The Halloween Haunt

Latest Episodes:

“At Old Man Eckert’s” by Ambrose Bierce Oct 17, 2017

Show notes

http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.archive.org/download/HalloweenHaunt/_atOldManEckerts_ByAmbroseBierce.mp3

A story of a house that is…haunted? A gateway to another, horrible dimension? Something nice like that. Join the Facebook party, and the Twitter freakfest @HalloweenHaunt. Find more stories by Bierce and more at TheHalloweenHaunt.com.

Classic Reader will allow you to read along, if you like.

Music:

“Remains from the Past” by Grigor Iliev (from Soundclick.com)

“Something Wicked This Way Comes” by Sam Haynes from “Something Wicked–Halloween and Horror Music for Halloween 2016”

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Dark Shadows Oct 13, 2017

Show notes

http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.archive.org/download/HalloweenHaunt/DarkShadows.mp3

The original supernatural soap is the subject du jour. Thank you to everyone who gives to the Haunt at TheHalloweenHaunt.com, scroll down and look to the left. Follow us on Twitter @HalloweenHaunt, and like us on Facebook.

Wikipedia will tell you much about Dark Shadows, as will MeTV, and Tor.com.

Music:

“Shadows in the Moonlight” by Sam Haynes from “Something Wicked–Halloween and Horror Music for Halloween 2016”

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Top Halloween Candy 2017 Oct 10, 2017

Show notes

http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.archive.org/download/HalloweenHaunt/TopHalloweenCandy2017.mp3

What’s your favorite? You may be surprised about others’ favorites. Join the Halloween Haunt on Facebook and on Twitter @HalloweenHaunt. More Halloween treats can be found at TheHalloweenHaunt.com.

Look for your state on Influenster. I don’t want to spoil the results, so I’ll just tell you that I found info on the candies on Wikipedia. Mental Floss has tidbits about Kit Kat.

Find more Halloween treat information at TrickorTreat.TheHalloweenHaunt.com.

Music includes:

“Nevermore” by Sam Haynes from “Something Wicked–Halloween and Horror Music for Halloween 2016”

“Tea Roots,” “Tenebrous Brothers Carnival – Act One,” and “Waltz of the Carnies,” “The Builder,” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com)

Music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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“Haunted” and “The Raven’s Tomb” by Walter de la Mare Oct 07, 2017

Show notes

http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.archive.org/download/HalloweenHaunt/_haunted_And_theRavensTomb_ByWalterDeLaMare.mp3

Our first poems from Walter de la Mare are clearly spooky, just look at the titles. Much more poetry, stories and other Halloween frightfulness at TheHalloweenHaunt.com. That’s also where you can help keep the Halloween Haunt online. Find other angles of the Haunt on Twitter @HalloweenHaunt and on our Facebook page.

Read along if you’d like, “The Haunted” and “The Raven’s Tomb”. Much more poetry can be found at Public-Domain-Poetry.com.

Music:

Nocturne by Ekho

“Quinn’s Song: A New Man” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com)

“The Pyre” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com)

Music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
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The Mystery of Roanoke Island Oct 04, 2017

Show notes

http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.archive.org/download/HalloweenHaunt/TheMysteryOfRoanokeIsland.mp3

Back before there was a United States, one of the early settlements was Roanoke Island. It didn’t go well. But what happened to the people? Justin in California suggested this on the Halloween Haunt Facebook page. I give you Halloween news on Twitter @HalloweenHaunt. If you would like to give to the Haunt, scroll down TheHalloweenHaunt.com and look to the left. Thank you. That’s also where you’ll find every episode.

Wikipedia has a wealth of knowledge about Roanoke Island, John White, Virginia Dare, and much more. National Geographic looks into evidence that we’ve found evidence of the colony.

Music:

“Edge of Night” by Sam Haynes from “Something Wicked–Halloween and Horror Music for Halloween 2016”

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Halloween Destinations Oct 01, 2017

Show notes

http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.archive.org/download/HalloweenHaunt/HalloweenDestinations.mp3

October is a terrific time to explore the world of Halloween–in the world. You’ll find much Halloween fun at TheHalloweenHaunt.com. Thank you for the Halloween gifts, you’ll find the link on the left if you scroll down. Join the Haunt on Facebook and Twitter @HalloweenHaunt. Mark suggested this topic on Facebook, by the way.

Learn more about the destinations from the Travel Channel, and the Travel Channel, and Fodors, and Travel + Leisure, and EscapeHere.

Music:

“Fade to Black” by Sam Haynes from “Something Wicked–Halloween and Horror Music for Halloween 2016”

“Thrills and Chills” by Sam Haynes from “Horror and Halloween” (Find all of Sam’s currently available music here)

“Night Terrors by Sam Haynes from “Something Wicked–Halloween and Horror Music for Halloween 2016”

“Folk Round” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com)

“Together” by Tony Longworth from “Tinsel and Fire”
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“Gold Rush” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com)

“Iron Horse” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com)

“Supernatural” by Sam Haynes from “Something Wicked–Halloween and Horror Music for Halloween 2016”

Music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Disney’s Haunted Mansions Oct 29, 2016

Show notes

http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.archive.org/download/HalloweenHaunt/DisneysHauntedMansions.mp3

They are some of the most popular attractions at the Disney Parks. And they’re haunted. Learn more about the houses and find every episode at TheHalloweenHaunt.com. Make sure you like the Haunt on Facebook, and you follow us on Twitter @HalloweenHaunt and on Google+.

Learn more about Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion from the LA Times. Interesting facts about the mansions are at Ray Keim’s Haunted Dimensions and Mental_Floss. And Wikipedia will tell you all about the Haunted Mansions, the Phantom Manor in Paris, and Mystic Manor in Tokyo.

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Two from Emily Dickinson Oct 26, 2016

Show notes

http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.archive.org/download/HalloweenHaunt/TwoFromEmilyDickinson.mp3

We return to the lovely belle of Amherst, Emily Dickinson. First we present “The Soul has Bandaged Moments” and then “I Heard a Fly Buzz.” Stay in the know with the Haunt on Twitter @HalloweenHaunt, on our Facebook page, and on Google+. Hear more poems and stories perfect for the season at TheHalloweenHaunt.com.

Music:

“Measured Paces” by Kevin McLeod (from Incompetech.com)

“Together” by Tony Longworth from “Tinsel and Fire”
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“Hollow” by Tony Longworth from “Aberration (Original Soundtrack)”
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Haints, Boo Hags and Plat Eyes Oct 23, 2016

Show notes

http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.archive.org/download/HalloweenHaunt/HaintsBooHagsAndPlatEyes.mp3

Travel with me to a corner of the American south for some unique individuals. More ghosts and other creatures will be found at TheHalloweenHaunt.com. Other creeps hang out on our Facebook page, on Twitter @HalloweenHaunt, and on Google+.

Learn more about these unique beings at this site from Ketchikan, Alaska, oddly enough; and Travels with Persephone; Charleston Currents; and of course Wikipedia. Learn about haint blue from Hidden Charleston.

Music:

“Final Count,” “River Valley Breakdown” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com)

“Let the Suffering Begin”by Tony Longworth from the album “From The Outside Looking In”
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“Nerves” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com)

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Celebrity House Haunts Oct 20, 2016

Show notes

http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.archive.org/download/HalloweenHaunt/CelebrityHouseHaunts.mp3

Trick-or-trea–haven’t I seen you on TV? Celebrities love Halloween, too. The Halloween Haunt is on Twitter @HalloweenHaunt, on Facebook, and on Google+. Find every single episode at TheHalloweenHaunt.com.

Pictures and more from Mr. Van Dyke’s house in 2010, 2011 and 2012, courtesy of Disney Travel Babble. IAmNotAStalker.com (sure) has more pictures from 2011, as does the MidnightintheGardenofEvil blog…

Music includes:

“Alchemists Tower” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com)

“Theme for an Evil Witch” by Gyügyei “Grifion” Gábor (from MacJams.com)

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