It's Always Halloween - Lucé Tomlin-Brenner

Latest Episodes:

LIVE from Midsummer Scream: The History of Haunted Attractions Aug 05, 2022

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Pete and I had the joy of performing live at Midsummer Scream, the largest horror/haunt/Halloween convention in the country, this past weekend. Regardless of your attendance, you can listen to it here now!

Where did the idea of a haunted attraction come from? In this episode, we time travel across 4,000 years exploring the origins of the modern-day Halloween haunted house. Plus we take some EEEEKmails from the Patreon Ghoul Gang about their favorite haunts across the country.

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Summerween Updates Jul 15, 2022

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Happy Summerween, Lanterns!

Join us at Midsummer Scream in Long Beach July 29 - 31! Tix are on sale now.

Do you have a Halloween query or memory you want to share? Call the All Hallows Hotline at (802) 532-Dead! Or you can write an eeeekmail to itsalwayshalloweenpodcast@gmail.com

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Small Frights: Homemade Haunted Houses Jun 03, 2022

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On today's episode we take a call about the joy of orchards and read an EEEEKmail from a professional home haunter! We also hear an incredible memory from Halloween night 1982.

Mentioned on the episode:

Pride Month Tricks & Treats

Possum Positivity

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Small Frights: Pumpkin People May 27, 2022

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On today's episode, a call from the All Hallows Hotline about Halloween costumes allowing one Lantern to push back against gender expectations makes Lucé tear up. And it keeps getting cuter from there! We take letters from Columbia and Nova Scotia and revel in the fascinating and comforting memories shared. No matter where we celebrate Halloween these sharing these experiences brings us closer together!

Get your zine materials in by June 1st!

Get 25% off your tickets to Midsummer Summer Scream with our special discount code: IAHMSS22

Mentioned in the episode:

Pumpkin People

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Small Frights: Skull Voice May 20, 2022

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On today's episode we dive into a huge trick-or-treat bag full of memories including childhood crafting, Halloween TV specials, and how religious views impacted celebrations. And don't forget, you have two weeks to get your zine materials in!

Get 25% off your tickets to Midsummer Summer Scream with our special discount code: IAHMSS22

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Watch: Boo! To You Too Winnie the Pooh

Buy the VHS: Boo! To You Too Winnie the Pooh

Here's Why We Hate the Sound of Our Own Voices - CNN

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Small Frights: Superstitions May 13, 2022

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On today's episode we read two letters gushing with witchy love and take a call about the 2008 Recession! What does that have to do with Halloween, you'll have to listen to find out!

Mentioned on the episode:

SoCal Lantern Movie Party Meetup 5/14

The Surprising Origins of 9 Common Superstitions

Why Do People Knock on Wood for Luck?

National Retail Federation Halloween Data

The Halloween Industrial Complex

Why is Halloween Recession Proof

Breakdown of the Great Recession

Do you have a Halloween query or memory you want to share? Call the All Hallows Hotline at (802) 532-Dead! Or you can write an eeeekmail to itsalwayshalloweenpodcast@gmail.com

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Small Frights: Halloween Smells Apr 29, 2022

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On today's episode we get a screamingly fun call about homemade haunted houses and costumes. We also discuss simplified decor and Sleepy Hollow. What's that wafting this way? Or just the sweet smell of year round Halloween appreciation!

Mentioned:

War on Books

Sleepy Hollow Exhibit

Do you have a Halloween query or memory you want to share? Call the All Hallows Hotline at (802) 532-Dead! Or you can write an eeeekmail to itsalwayshalloweenpodcast@gmail.com

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Small Frights: Swingset Ghost Apr 08, 2022

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On this episode we read a freaky EEEEKmail about a haunted swing set, send out some Birthdayween wishes, get an unexpected movie recommendation, and learn about a cute family tradition you will all want to adopt for your own household!

Mentioned on this episode:

Folk Horror Month on Patreon

Vintage Autumn Playlist

Darby O'Gill and the Little People

Do you have a Halloween query or memory you want to share? Call the All Hallows Hotline at (802) 532-Dead! Or you can write an eeeekmail to itsalwayshalloweenpodcast@gmail.com

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It's Always Easter Apr 01, 2022

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On today's episode we hop into the mythology of Ostara and break open some hard truths about our favorite holiday. We also answer a couple questions from the All Bunnies hotline and hopefully settle a feud for a concerned Basket. Sources for today's episode: History of Easter - History.com Ostara and the Hare: Not Ancient, but Not As Modern As Some Skeptics Think - Library of Congress What's the Meaning of Easter Baskets? - Scientific American The Imperial Eggs Do you have a Halloween query or memory you want to share? Call the All Hallows Hotline at (802) 532-Dead! Or you can write an eeeekmail to itsalwayshalloweenpodcast@gmail.com Join the Local Lantern Society Support It's Always Halloween with a One Time Donation Subscribe to It's Always Halloween on Patreon Follow It's Always Halloween on Instagram Shop the It's Always Halloween RedBubble store

Hallozines with Joe Carlough Mar 25, 2022

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Today we welcome special guest, and fellow Lantern, Joe Carlough from Displaced Snail Publications. We discuss zine-making and how Halloween infused us with the DIY spirit as children. We also answer a few EEEEKmails and announce an exciting new creative partnership!

Mentioned in this episode:

DSP Classic Ghosties - Victorian Ghost Stories

Gina and Joe Talk About: Halloween Horror

Gina and Joe Talk About: Queer Horror

Hollow Knight

Old Dark House (band)

The Old Dark House (1932) (complete film)

Do you have a Halloween query or memory you want to share? Call the All Hallows Hotline at (802) 532-Dead! Or you can write an eeeekmail to itsalwayshalloweenpodcast@gmail.com

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