The Halloween Podcast

This holiday season, The Halloween Podcast presents a chilling Christmas horror tale set in the quiet mountain town of Red Elk—where Christmas nights are silent for a reason. When Evan Merritt returns home for the holidays after years away, he expects family tension, old memories, and forced cheer. What he doesn’t expect are the howls echoing from the snowy ridge above town… or the discovery of a forgotten tradition meant to keep something terrible at bay. As a silver bell resurfaces, secrets come to light, and voices begin calling from the darkness, Evan learns that some Christmas traditions exist for survival—and some bargains don’t stay buried. Home for the Howlin’ Days is a dark, atmospheric holiday horror story about family, folklore, and what happens when the hills remember your name. So lock your doors, turn down the lights, and listen closely…Because if you hear someone calling from the woods tonight,it might not be who you think. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Christmas might be known for warmth, nostalgia, and twinkling lights—but if you listen closely, there’s always something a little strange hiding beneath the tinsel. In this 2025 Christmas special of The Halloween Podcast, Lyle Perez and Meghan Cunningham sit down to share their favorite Christmas memories, from childhood traditions to the moments that still feel magical years later. Along the way, they dive into their favorite holiday movies, unforgettable Christmas commercials, and the seasonal pop culture that shaped their love for the holidays. But this is The Halloween Podcast, after all—so don’t be surprised when a little Halloween sneaks its way into the conversation. From eerie winter vibes to the darker edges of holiday nostalgia, this episode blends Christmas comfort with just enough spooky flavor to feel right at home. So grab a cup of hot chocolate, turn down the lights, and join us for a holiday conversation that’s cozy, nostalgic, and just a little bit creepy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Happy Thanksgiving! Meghan takes the lead in this episode as we serve up a holiday special stuffed with history, tradition, and a hearty helping of SPOOKY! So, kick back, relax, and have a listen as you enjoy that 2nd slice of pie. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

He’s Here for Seconds — A Thanksgiving Horror Comedy When a noisy family favorite passes away right before the holiday, the Parkers expect a quieter Thanksgiving. But grief has a strange way of sticking around… and some relatives refuse to miss dinner, no matter what. In this special Thanksgiving episode, The Halloween Podcast Presents a creepy, darkly funny look at family traditions, holiday stress, and the one guest who won’t take “no” for an answer. So grab a plate, pull up a chair, and whatever you do—do not leave an empty seat at the table. [email protected]’t forget to leave a review and tell us what you think! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this fun and spooky episode of The Halloween Podcast, I’m joined by my new cohost, Meghan, for her very first "real" show! Together, we dive into a brand-new game called “Find the Real Dark Record”—where only one of three eerie stories is true. We test our Halloween knowledge, share some of our favorite Halloween memories, and explore strange but real Halloween facts that make this holiday one of a kind. It’s laughs, lore, and plenty of spooky surprises as we welcome Meghan to the show and kick off a new era of The Halloween Podcast! Email: [email protected] www.TheHalloweenPodcast.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Keywords: The Halloween Podcast, Find the Real Dark Record, Halloween memories, spooky stories, fun Halloween facts, Lyle Perez, Meghan, podcast cohost, Halloween games, paranormal mysteries Hashtags: #TheHalloweenPodcast #Halloween #SpookySeason #DarkRecord #HauntedHistory #Podcast #HalloweenTrivia #HalloweenMemories Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this special episode of The Halloween Podcast, we're joined by author Norman Woolworth to discuss his latest novel, The Bolden Cylinder, part of the Bruneau Abellard series. We dive into the mysteries behind a vintage Edison cylinder found in a New Orleans antique piece, the unsolved missing-person case it ties to, and how the city’s rich musical past—particularly the legend of Buddy Bolden—fueled the story. We talk history, jazz, intrigue, and how one artefact can connect decades of Florida crime, R&B culture, and Southern ghosts of the past. Email: [email protected]: www.facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Norman Woolworth: https://www.normanwoolworth.com/ Keywords: Norman Woolworth interview, The Bolden Cylinder, Buddy Bolden history, New Orleans antiques mystery, historical fiction jazz investigation, author interview podcast, The Dark RecordHashtags: #NormanWoolworth #BoldenCylinder #JazzMystery #DarkRecord #HalloweenPodcast #AuthorInterview Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the 1930s, a Mississippi bluesman named Robert Johnson changed American music forever—and left behind one of its darkest legends. According to folklore, Johnson met the Devil at a crossroads and traded his soul for unmatched musical talent. His songs spoke of hellhounds and restless spirits, and his life ended mysteriously at just 27. In this special episode, recorded with guest Norman Woolworth, we explore the real man behind the myth, the eerie coincidences in his story, and how one haunting deal shaped the soul of the blues. Email: [email protected]: www.facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Keywords: Robert Johnson crossroads, blues devil legend, Delta blues history, 27 Club origins, Mississippi folklore, Robert Johnson death mystery, The Dark RecordHashtags: #RobertJohnson #Crossroads #BluesLegend #DarkRecord #HalloweenPodcast #DealWithTheDevil Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

For centuries, sailors have told stories of a ghostly ship doomed to sail the seas forever—the Flying Dutchman. Sightings of the phantom vessel have been reported around the world, often seen as an omen of disaster. Blurring the line between myth and maritime mystery, its legend endures to this day. In this episode, we chart the eerie tale of the Flying Dutchman. Email: [email protected]: www.facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Keywords: Flying Dutchman legend, ghost ship sightings, maritime folklore, sea omen stories, phantom ship myth, sailor ghost stories, The Dark RecordHashtags: #FlyingDutchman #GhostShip #UnsolvedMystery #DarkRecord #HalloweenPodcast #Legend Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In 1977, several teenagers in Dover, Massachusetts, reported seeing a pale, hairless creature with glowing eyes and long fingers. The sightings spanned just two nights but ignited decades of speculation, from alien encounters to cryptid sightings. No explanation was ever found. In this episode, we explore the enduring mystery of the Dover Demon. Email: [email protected]: www.facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Keywords: Dover Demon, Massachusetts cryptid, alien creature sighting 1977, cryptid encounters, glowing eyes entity, unexplained creature, The Dark RecordHashtags: #DoverDemon #Cryptid #DarkRecord #HalloweenPodcast #UnsolvedMystery #Paranormal Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A small wine cabinet purchased at an estate sale in 2001 became infamous after its owner claimed it was haunted by a malicious spirit from Jewish folklore—a dybbuk. Strange odors, terrifying nightmares, and unexplained events followed those who possessed it. Whether cursed artifact or clever hoax, the Dybbuk Box became a modern legend. In this episode, we open the case of the Dybbuk Box. Email: [email protected]: www.facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Keywords: Dybbuk Box, haunted object, cursed wine cabinet, Jewish folklore spirit, paranormal artifact, modern haunting legend, The Dark RecordHashtags: #DybbukBox #HauntedObject #DarkRecord #HalloweenPodcast #CursedItem #ParanormalMystery Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In 1994, a woman named Gloria Ramirez was rushed to a California emergency room. As doctors and nurses tried to save her life, many were suddenly overcome by nausea, dizziness, and fainting. Dubbed the “Toxic Lady,” Gloria’s case baffled medical experts and sparked government investigations. In this episode, we explore the chilling mystery of Gloria Ramirez. Email: [email protected]: www.facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Keywords: Gloria Ramirez, Toxic Lady, Riverside Hospital mystery, chemical exposure case, unexplained ER incident, toxic woman case, The Dark RecordHashtags: #GloriaRamirez #ToxicWoman #UnsolvedMystery #DarkRecord #HalloweenPodcast #MedicalMystery Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In 1587, more than 100 English settlers vanished from Roanoke Island, leaving behind only a single cryptic clue carved into a tree: “CROATOAN.” The lost colony became one of America’s oldest and most enduring mysteries, spawning centuries of theories—from disease and war to witchcraft and the supernatural. In this episode, we revisit the chilling legend of the Haunted Roanoke Colony and the unanswered questions it left behind. Email: [email protected]: www.facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Keywords: Roanoke Colony disappearance, Lost Colony mystery, CROATOAN carving, early American mystery, haunted history, colonial ghost story, The Dark RecordHashtags: #RoanokeColony #LostColony #DarkRecord #HalloweenPodcast #UnsolvedMystery #HauntedHistory Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

For decades, conspiracy theorists have claimed that a mysterious object orbits Earth—a possible alien satellite known as the Black Knight. Radar signals, strange recordings, and alleged NASA photos have fueled speculation of extraterrestrial surveillance. Is it space junk, a misidentified object, or something far stranger? In this episode, we explore the legend of the Black Knight Satellite. Email: [email protected]: www.facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Keywords: Black Knight Satellite, alien satellite conspiracy, NASA space mystery, orbiting object legend, extraterrestrial theories, UFO conspiracy, The Dark RecordHashtags: #BlackKnightSatellite #UFO #UnsolvedMystery #DarkRecord #HalloweenPodcast #ConspiracyTheory Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of The Halloween Podcast, Lyle and Meghan sit down with bestselling author Alyson Richman to talk about her haunting new novel, The Missing Pages. Set inside Harvard’s Widener Library, the book reimagines the story of Harry Elkins Widener—a real-life Titanic passenger and rare book collector—who lingers as a ghost among his treasured collection. We explore the real history behind Harry’s tragic death, the campus lore surrounding Widener Library, and how Alyson blended love, grief, and the supernatural into a powerful ghost story. Plus, we dig into Titanic legends, the quiet eeriness of libraries at night, and what Harry himself might say if he could read the book written about him. Alyson Richman Links: https://www.alysonrichman.com/ Insta: https://www.instagram.com/alysonrichman/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/thelostwife Buy Her Book on Amazon Email: [email protected]: www.facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In life, Captain John Edward was a respected seafarer. In death, he became a legend. For more than a century, sailors have claimed to encounter his restless spirit—an apparition said to wander the decks of an abandoned ship, warning of danger on the open sea. Some say he protects sailors from disaster. Others believe his appearance is a bad omen. In this special episode, we tell the haunting story of the ghost of Captain John Edward. Email: [email protected]: www.facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Keywords: Ghost of Captain John Edward, maritime ghost story, haunted ship legend, sea omen folklore, ghost sightings at sea, nautical hauntings, The Dark RecordHashtags: #GhostStory #CaptainJohnEdward #DarkRecord #HalloweenPodcast #HauntedShip #MaritimeMystery Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

For decades, conspiracy theorists have claimed that a mysterious object orbits Earth—a possible alien satellite known as the Black Knight. Radar signals, strange recordings, and alleged NASA photos have fueled speculation of extraterrestrial surveillance. Is it space junk, a misidentified object, or something far stranger? In this episode, we explore the legend of the Black Knight Satellite. Email: [email protected]: www.facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Keywords: Black Knight Satellite, alien satellite conspiracy, NASA space mystery, orbiting object legend, extraterrestrial theories, UFO conspiracy, The Dark RecordHashtags: #BlackKnightSatellite #UFO #UnsolvedMystery #DarkRecord #HalloweenPodcast #ConspiracyTheory Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On April 2, 1978, a massive, unexplained explosion shook Bell Island in Newfoundland, Canada. Windows shattered, power lines melted, and shockwaves were felt miles away—but no crater or cause was ever found. Theories have ranged from natural phenomena to secret weapons tests. In this episode, we explore the mystery behind the Bell Island Boom. Email: [email protected]: www.facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Keywords: Bell Island Boom, Newfoundland explosion, mystery boom 1978, unexplained shockwave, government weapons test theory, Canadian mystery, The Dark RecordHashtags: #BellIslandBoom #UnsolvedMystery #DarkRecord #HalloweenPodcast #ExplosiveMystery #Conspiracy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.