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The Halloween Haunt

A short audio program celebrating our creepiest holiday. Hosted by the Halloween Haunter. History, customs, traditions, as well as spooky stories and poems. Available on all podcast apps.

Latest Episodes:

“A Wireless Message” by Ambrose Bierce Oct 17, 2015

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

Another spooky tale from the great Ambrose Bierce. Tell me your spooky story at TheHalloweenHaunt.com. Join the Halloween party on Facebook, on Twitter @HalloweenHaunt, and Google+.

Read along with me at AmbroseBierce.org.

Music:

“Anxiety” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com)

“Sinister Lullaby” by Sam Haynes from “Spine Chillers–Horror music for Halloween”

“Death Comes Creeping In” by Sam Haynes from “Spine Chillers–Horror music for Halloween”

“The Gargoyle” by Sean Timms from “The Gargoyle and Other Stories: The Orchestral Music of Sean Timms”
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The Loch Ness Monster Oct 13, 2015

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

A real-life monster, a large water animal, or–something else? Or nothing else? Bruno on Facebook suggested it. Talk about it on Twitter @HalloweenHaunt and Google+. And, of course, on TheHalloweenHaunt.com.

Learn more about the monster on Wikipedia, Nova from PBS, and Nessie’s own site. The Telegraph details Google’s efforts.

Music:

“Long Note Four” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com)

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About “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” by Washington Irving Oct 10, 2015

Show notes

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

A classic from the early days of the U.S, with a keen headless guy. Find all of the episodes on TheHalloweenHaunt.com. Find us on Facebook, Twitter @HalloweenHaunt, and Google+.

Wikipedia has much more about Washington Irving, The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent., and the story itself, “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.”

Historical Digression has more about the story.

Hear more about The Headless Horseman in the Halloween Haunt.

Music:

“Duel with the Battlegod” by Gyügyei “Grifion” Gábor (from MacJams.com)

“Unnatural Situation” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com)

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“Because I Could Not Stop for Death” by Emily Dickinson Oct 07, 2015

Show notes

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

It’s hard to believe, but I have never featured this great poet in the Haunt. I remedy this with a lovely ditty about heading into the afterlife. See you on Twitter @HalloweenHaunt, on Facebook, and Google+. Tell me what poems and stories you want to hear at TheHalloweenHaunt.com.

Read along and find more poetry at Poets.org.

Music:

“Nervous” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com)

“Two Souls in the Darkness” by Tony Longworth from “Dead In Love original soundtrack”
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Irish Halloween Traditions Oct 04, 2015

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

Many of our favorite Halloween traditions come from Ireland, but not all made it over here. I talk more about traditions at TheHalloweenHaunt.com. Join us on Facebook, on Twitter @HalloweenHaunt, and Google+.

Learn more about Halloween in Ireland at Ireland-Information.com, IrishCentral, and GoIreland.About.com.

Music:

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

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Haunted Institutes of Higher Learning Oct 01, 2015

Show notes

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

Spookie Pumpkin on Twitter suggested a tour of some haunted campuses. It was a good suggestion. You can find me on Twitter @HalloweenHaunt, and also on Facebook, and Google+. Find all the episodes at TheHalloweenHaunt.com.

Learn more about UGA Athens, CSU Channel Islands, Drew University, and Ohio University (the other) Athens.

Music:

“Quinn’s Song: The Dance Begins”, “Classic Horror 2”, and “Midnight Meeting” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com)

“House of Evil” by Audionautix (audionautix.com)

“Spirit Box” by Sam Haynes from “Welcome to the Horror Show”

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The Slender Man Oct 29, 2014

Show notes

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

One of the oldest legends…or one of the newest? Could he be real? Tell me what you think at TheHalloweenHaunt.com. Join us all year on Facebook, Twitter @HalloweenHaunt and Google+.

Wikipedia has much on the Slender Man. KnowYourMeme speculates on precursors. The Slender Man has his own wiki. The CreepyPasta wiki has a Slender Man section.

Music:

“Not as it Seems” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com)

“Slow Ticking Clock” by Kevin Macleod (freepd.com)

“Hellfire Club” by Tony Longworth from “Halloween Home Haunts (Original Soundtrack)”
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“Aftermath” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com)

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“Dead Man’s Hate” by Robert E. Howard Oct 26, 2014

Show notes

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

A strictly scary poem by the master of fantasy, Robert E. Howard. The Halloween Haunt is on Google+, Facebook and on Twitter @HalloweenHaunt. Find more haunting poetry and prose at TheHalloweenHaunt.com.

Read the poem for yourself (scroll down a bit).

Music:

“Shadows” by Sam Haynes from the album “Welcome to the Horror Show Music for Halloween 2013”

“Movement Proposition” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com)

“Hex (soundtrack mix)” by Sam Haynes from “Spine Chillers–Horror music for Halloween”

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Halloween in Japan Oct 23, 2014

Show notes

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

Travel with the Halloween Haunt to Japan and see how they celebrate. Tell us your Japanese Halloween experiences at TheHalloweenHaunt.com. Also join us on Twitter @HalloweenHaunt, Google+ and on Facebook.

Learn more from a personal view of Halloween in Japan from JapanFinds.com, another from Tofugu.com, and from TheStar.com.my

Music:

“From a Peace to an Inn Fight” by Gyügyei “Grifion” Gábor (from MacJams.com)

“Final Count” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com)

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Gargoyles Oct 20, 2014

Show notes

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

Kort on Twitter (@Vosboss00) wanted to know the history of those scary guardians of skyscrapers, and so did I. Join the social media craze with the Halloween Haunt on Facebook, Google+ and Twitter @HalloweenHaunt. All of the episodes are at TheHalloweenHaunt.com.

Wikipedia has much information, as does AuthenticIreland.com

Music:

“Requiem” by Roger Subirana (from SoundClick.com)

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