Usher in the start of Spooky Season on this edition of Octoberpod AM classic horror podcast with haunting tales from Halloweens past. Your guest horror host, Ari Shey awakens the spirits of the "witching season" on a walking tour of spooky locations, spinning spine-chilling yarns along the way.          First up: explore nightmare nostalgia in an abandoned church basement with the tale of a Halloween party interrupted by the zombie apocalypse. Then, experience the uncanny liminal spaces at a candy shop in a dead mall, while listening to the tale of the Candy Corn Fairy. Plus:  The Headless Horseman, Frankenstein at the county morgue, The House on Haunted Hill, Karloff & Corman, and monster cereals! Featuring encore guest contributions by:  Ari Shey, Amy Koto, Jane Nightshade, Nikki Young (Serial Napper), John Eiger, Karyn Raynor (Chick Lit), Actually Olga, Amber Jourdan, and Whitney Zahar.                  Grab your treat bag because we're handing out zombies, a church basement Halloween party, urban legends, a vengeful fairy, a game of "spin the bottle" gone horribly wrong, mad doctors, body snatchers, witches, sandwiches straight out of a morgue refrigerator, a satanic cult, a headless Hessian, and endless bowls of Boo Berry & Count Chocula!  Better pick up every stitch, because we're greeting the Season of the Witch on this edition of Octoberpod AM: the spooky season retro horror podcast for bold individualists! // PROMOS Cabin 187 by Dan B. Fierce Family Plot Doom Generation // ABOUT THIS SHOW Octoberpod AM is a retro horror podcast for fans of classic Halloween stories and spooky season nostalgia. This atmospheric classic horror podcast for listeners who love vintage Halloween nostalgia and spooky folklore. In this episode, you will find: * Halloween folklore and urban legends * Retro Halloween nostalgia * Monster cereal Halloween nostalgia * Halloween ghost stories and urban legends for horror fans * Scary stories to listen to on Halloween * Haunted places, urban legends, witches, liminal horror, dead malls, abandoned places, zombies and monsters // FOLLOW Find more true, true-ish & classic horror / paranormal content by following us on social media! Bluesky:  @octoberpod.bsky.social // Twitter: @OctoberpodVHS // YouTube: Octoberpod Home Video // Instagram: @OctoberpodVHS // TikTok:  @octoberpod // Or follow us on the worldwide web at OctoberpodVHS.com // NO AI PLEDGE Octoberpod was conceived and performed in its entirety by real human creators … and it always will be. No AI was used to write, narrate, compose music, or generate promotional imagery/video for this episode.

We’re opening the Lament Configuration and diving headfirst into Clive Barker’s iconic Hellraiser (1987)! In the first episode of our journey through the Hellraiser franchise, we explore the inspirations behind this groundbreaking horror classic, the incredible mythology and lore surrounding its characters, and the unsung heroes and villains who helped bring this twisted world to life. We’ll dig into the film’s unforgettable practical effects and SFX, the creation of the Cenobites, fascinating behind-the-scenes stories and trivia, the movie’s troubled and unconventional production, and plenty more. From Frank and Julia to Kirsty, the Engineer and, of course, Pinhead and the Cenobites, there’s far more to Hellraiser than meets the eye. The box is open. We have such sights to show you. For more of my content - https://linktr.ee/FirstClassHorror

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VELCOME to the 2025 "Out ov the Coffin" HALLOWEEN SPECIAL! A ghoul-guided tour through the crypts of Halloween-obsessed Goth, post-punk, deathrock, darkwave, metal, and horror, w/ current, and classic...

Greetings, ghouls and goblins! Welcome to the TWIG Halloween special for 2025! Mike “The Birdman” joins fellow forces of dorkness, Henrique Couto from https://www.weeklyspooky.com/ and the angriest and most eldrich among us, James Rolfe of https://cinemassacre.com/ This year, we step out of the video stores of yesteryear and gather around the campfire and share tales of Halloween's long past and the traditions associated with them. Hen. Mike and James share personal stories of scary and wholesome times. Take a seat, share some candied loot from your pillow case and join the terrible trio as they bring to you some relatable tales of simpler times. Check out the Henrique’s podcast https://www.weeklyspooky.com/Check out James’ new book GNOME CAVE https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FRS8FM3J/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0 Show Notes: Your Geekmasters: Mike "The Birdman" - https://bsky.app/profile/birdmanguelph.bsky.social Alex "The Producer" - https://bsky.app/profile/dethphasetwig.bsky.social Ken Reels - https://bsky.app/profile/kenreels.com Aaron Pollyea Feedback for the show?: Email: feedback@thisweekingeek.net Twitter: https://twitter.com/thisweekingeek Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thisweekingeek.net Subscribe to our feed: https://www.spreaker.com/show/3571037/episodes/feed iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-geek/id215643675 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Lit2bzebJXMTIv7j7fkqq Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id2162049 Website: https://www.thisweekingeek.net October 31, 2025

In this very special episode, we sit down with Spookyworld founder and creator David Bertolino for an incredible journey through the history of one of the most influential names in the Halloween and haunt industry. David shares the story of how Spookyworld began, how it evolved from a passion project into the world’s first horror theme park, and the challenges, risks, and triumphs that came with creating such a groundbreaking attraction. He opens up about the highs and lows of running a massive Halloween event, the importance of adapting when things don’t go to plan, and how he stayed committed to his vision through decades of change. We dive into David’s fascinating life beyond Spookyworld, including his family’s legendary costume, joke shop, and Halloween superstore, his time working with Rubie’s Costume Company, and the many incredible friendships and relationships he built throughout the Halloween industry. David also discusses his brand-new book, documenting the full history of Spookyworld — a stunning collection filled with behind-the-scenes stories, rare photos, memories, and the incredible journey behind one of the most iconic haunt attractions ever created. We talk about the upcoming documentary exploring his life and the creation of Spookyworld, his current work promoting the book at haunt conventions, and his exciting plans for a second book that will serve as a travel guide to the best Halloween, horror, and theme park experiences across America. David is truly one of the kindest and most passionate people in the industry, with a lifetime of stories, experiences, and connections with some of the biggest names in horror, Halloween, and entertainment. Whether you love haunted attractions, theme parks, Halloween history, or the behind-the-scenes stories of how legendary experiences are created, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. A must-listen for every Halloween and haunt fan. For more of my content - https://linktr.ee/FirstClassHorror?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=04af526b-0a7f-4e5e-986a-e11c75365cfd

In this episode the crew sat down to discuss The Blob (1958) & Beware! The Blob (1972)! Show Notes: Your Geekmasters: Mike "The Birdman" - https://bsky.app/profile/birdmanguelph.bsky.social Alex "The Producer" - https://bsky.app/profile/dethphasetwig.bsky.social Ken Reels - https://bsky.app/profile/kenreels.com Aaron Pollyea Feedback for the show?: Email: mailto:feedback@thisweekingeek.net Twitter: https://twitter.com/thisweekingeek Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thisweekingeek.net Subscribe to our feed: https://www.spreaker.com/show/3571037/episodes/feed iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-geek/id215643675 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Lit2bzebJXMTIv7j7fkqq Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id2162049 Website: https://www.thisweekingeek.net October 12, 2025