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By Pumpkin's Light
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Gather 'round by pumpkin's light to listen to this Halloween podcast from All Hallows Geek and Spooky Little Halloween. In each episode, Mike and Miranda introduce you to content creators, small business owners, and industry professionals dedicated to creating Halloween magic all year long.
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#89 - Josh Spero and TT Hernandez of Hall-Lore-Ween
3d ago01:14:35Tap to summarizeJosh Spero and TT Hernandez, the creative duo behind the Hall-Lore-Ween series, join us to discuss their passion for Halloween and how they're carrying the torch of beloved spooky book series like Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark and Goosebumps. We explore their childhood Halloween memories, their Halloween aesthetic as adults, and how they collaborate across Josh's lightly eerie storytelling and TT's illustrations. Plus, they reveal the lore behind Jack-O (the iconic three-eyed jack-o'-lantern host) and tease what's coming in book three and beyond.
Transcribe →#88 Rick West | Midsummer Scream
2w ago01:26:51Tap to summarizeRick West, co-founder and creative director of Midsummer Scream, joins us to discuss his lifelong passion for Halloween and the haunt community. Rick shares his earliest Halloween memories, what sparked his dedication to documenting the themed entertainment and haunt scene through Theme Park Adventure, and how he celebrates spooky season by visiting dozens of attractions across the country. We also dive into this year's Midsummer Scream and the intricate planning behind the Hall of Shadows—the convention's centerpiece, featuring over a dozen mini-haunts and displays.
Transcribe →#87 Jenn Vasquez | Vamp Jenn's Corner
Jul 800:59:22Tap to summarizeJenn Vasquez, the vampire enthusiast and goth Mexicana behind Vamp Jenn's Corner, joins the lair to share her deeper connection to Halloween and the dark, macabre world she explores through her writing. Jenn talks about her childhood Halloween memories, how her love for gothic literature shaped her relationship with October 31st, and her year-round traditions that keep the spooky spirit alive. We dive into the intersection of her Mexican heritage and goth identity, discuss why representation matters in alternative and supernatural narratives, and explore her mission to uncover LA's hidden dark gems and celebrate the unorthodox. Plus, Jenn shares her fascination with vampires, her dream interview subject, the music that gets her into the perfect spooky headspace, as well as her top recommendations for a truly darkly inclined LA weekend.
Transcribe →Afterglow: Chelsea Celaya
Jul 100:34:09Tap to summarizeChelsea Celaya returns to celebrate In the Secret Spider Garden, her hand-illustrated children's picture book that was published this spring. We dive into the story behind the 32-page hardcover featuring four magical spiders tending to a whimsical garden, each nurturing a different childhood gift. Chelsea shares why she chose to hand-illustrate with watercolors and acrylic markers, the symbolism behind her spider characters, and how the poetry and visuals worked together. We also discuss Be Kind to Spiders Week, plus why she included real spider facts and research in the book and the self-publishing journey.
Transcribe →#86 - Ellen Gee | Autumn Brilliance Magazine
Jun 2401:03:55Tap to summarizeArtist, publisher, and event planner Ellen Gee shares her lifelong dedication to Halloween and how it manifests in everything she creates. We explore her childhood goth identity, what Halloween truly means to her soul, and how she celebrates year-round. Ellen digs into the creation of Autumn Brilliance Magazine — her passion project showcasing handmade Halloween art — and reveals how she curates the magazine's content and discovers new artists. Plus, she shares the story behind bringing Monsters and Merriment, Nashville's beloved Halloween art show, back to life.
Transcribe →#85 - Chelsea Selby | Witch Baby Soap
Jun 1001:08:40Tap to summarizeNo description available
Transcribe →Afterglow: Jason McKittrick + Sam Heimer
Jun 300:21:40Tap to summarizeIn our first Afterglow episode, we welcome back Jason McKittrick and Sam Heimer to celebrate year 10 of The Order of the Thinned Veil, their decade-long collaboration that treats Halloween as a year-round lifestyle, not just a day in October. Jason and Sam take us back to the beginning of their project, sharing how an idea between friends evolved into an annual membership experience beloved by the Halloween community, and we dive into how their creative partnership has grown over the last 10 years, how they approach world-building through their original pieces, and what's changed most since year one.
Transcribe →#84 - Brandon Redenius | Black Mast
May 2700:49:01Tap to summarizeBrandon Redenius, founder of Black Mast, a merch company mixing the glamorous and gothic with camp and drag, joins the lair to share childhood Halloween memories from Northern California, his favorite spooky season activities, and how his love for Disney villains and pirates inspired the Black Mast name and aesthetic. He also shares what sets his bold, spooky, campy designs apart, his collaborative process creating merch for drag icons like Bianca Del Rio, and why he's passionate about slow fashion over fast-fashion giants. Plus, Brandon reveals his favorite part about connecting with fans at events like Midsummer Scream and his dream collaboration.
Transcribe →#83 - Sean Keller
May 1301:11:57Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we welcome writer, actor, musician, and producer Sean Keller to discuss his lifelong love of Halloween and the creative projects that keep him in the spooky realm year-round. Sean shares childhood Halloween memories, reveals how he and his wife, Chelsea Stardust, plan their killer couple's costumes, and dives into his work writing horror for companies like Blumhouse and Hulu, getting original songs placed in films like Halloween Kills and Halloween Ends, and penning Slashed! The Musical—an 80s slasher musical. We also explore the origin story behind The Killer Sounds of Halloween, his four-album series of original Halloween songs by fake bands, and how he inhabits alter egos like The Quickies, Krimson Ghost, and Dullboi to create music that feels instantly authentic and familiar.
Transcribe →#82 - Matthew & Paul | Ghouldaddies
Apr 2901:08:48Tap to summarizeIf you haven't heard of the Ghouldaddies yet, you're about to become a fan. Matthew & Paul, the LA-based duo taking the spooky corner of the Internet by storm, join Mike and Miranda to chat about their love of Halloween and horror, how they built their brand, and some of the incredible opportunities it's brought their way — from Knott's Scary Farm ambassadorships to horror movie premieres. Plus, they're sharing their must-visit SoCal spots and what they're most excited about this Halloween season.
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