Happy Fourth of July!

In this special episode of The Halloween Podcast, we’re celebrating America’s birthday with a darker twist. From Founding Fathers dying on the same date to battlefield anniversaries, explosive traditions, strange presidential coincidences, and the eerie history hiding behind the fireworks, this episode looks at the spooky side of Independence Day.

We’ll talk about why July 4 became the date Americans remember, the presidents who died on the holiday, the supernatural roots of fireworks, and the moments in history that make the Fourth feel more haunted than most people realize.

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What if Summerween existed long before Gravity Falls ever gave it a name? This week on The Halloween Podcast, Lyle and Meghan explore the evolution of spooky summer fun by comparing vintage Halloween-inspired products with today's growing collection of Summerween merchandise.

Lyle takes a nostalgic journey through the history of forgotten favorites like Goosebumps beach towels, Goosebumps Fan Club merchandise, camp horror books, Little Tikes Scream Beams flashlights, and the classic Super Nintendo game Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts. Meanwhile, Meghan highlights some of her favorite modern Summerween creations from talented Etsy artists, showing how today's makers have transformed the idea of spooky summer into its own thriving celebration. Whether you're looking back at the '90s or decorating for Summerween today, this episode is filled with nostalgia, creativity, and plenty of Halloween spirit.

Links discussed in this episode:

Meghan's Summerween Picks

• Happy Summerween Ghost Mug https://www.etsy.com/listing/4509373997/happy-summerween-ghost-mug-cute
• Spooky Cute Springoween Lunch Bag https://www.etsy.com/listing/1685931379/spooky-cute-halloween-springoween-lunch
• Summerween Creature Keychain https://www.etsy.com/listing/4513754642/summerween-keychain-cute-creature
• Monster Ice Cream One-Piece Swimsuit https://www.etsy.com/listing/1051989035/monster-ice-cream-spooky-one-piece
• Hallowtiki Ghost Ceramic Tiki Mug https://www.etsy.com/listing/4457260587/hallowtiki-ghost-ceramic-tiki-mug-2nd
• Spooky Fruit Summerween Decorations https://www.etsy.com/listing/1890607426/spooky-fruit-summerween-decorations-3d

A special thank you to these talented Etsy creators for inspiring this week's episode. If you love their work, be sure to visit their shops and support small businesses that are helping keep the spirit of Summerween alive!

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For this special Summerween edition of Haunted Thursday, we travel to one of Utah's most infamous haunted locations: St. Anne's Retreat in Logan Canyon. Originally established as Hatch Camp in the 1920s before becoming a Catholic retreat, the property is now known for stories of a ghostly nun, shadowy apparitions, eerie voices, and unexplained encounters around its abandoned swimming pool. In this episode, we uncover the documented history of the retreat, separate fact from folklore, explore the origins of the haunting legends, revisit the infamous 1993 incident that brought national attention to the property, and examine why St. Anne's Retreat continues to captivate visitors nearly a century after it was first built.

This episode also includes a brief clip from the KSL TV report, "St Ann's Retreat - Hatch Camp - Nunnery - Is Up for Sale 2025." You can watch the full report here:
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Summerween is here!

In this special episode of The Halloween Podcast, we’re looking at the history of Summerween, the growing love for Halloween in the summer, and how a fictional holiday from Gravity Falls became part of real pop culture. We talk about where the idea came from, why fans connected with it, and how the desire for Halloween outside of October has turned into real events, merchandise, social media trends, and summer celebrations across the country.

We’ll also look at the bigger picture of Halloween in the summer, from horror movies, campfire stories, haunted attractions, and spooky summer nostalgia to the way fans now use Summerween as an excuse to bring pumpkins, costumes, candy, and creepy fun into the hottest months of the year.

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In this episode of The Halloween Podcast, we're heading to Gravity Falls for Season 1, Episode 12, “Summerween,” the episode that introduced the idea of Halloween in the summer.

We talk about our memories of Gravity Falls, the impact the show has had on pop culture, and why Summerween has become such a fun part of Halloween fandom. Then we go through the episode play by play, breaking down the jack-o-melons, summer trick-or-treating, costumes, candy, monsters, and all the Summerween goodness that makes this episode feel like Halloween came early.

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There are now just 131 days until Halloween!

In this week's Halloween Weekly Update, we're covering the return of a beloved Halloween haunt in Alabama after more than 20 years, Disney's Oogie Boogie Bash selling out on Halloween night despite slower overall ticket sales, and the growing popularity of Summerween events across Tennessee.

We'll also take a trip Around the Crypt with the latest on Stranger Things 5 coming to Halloween Horror Nights, Spirit Halloween's mysterious Camp Harbor Lake theme, and Code Orange sightings at retailers across the country. Plus, we remember Daveigh Chase, look back at the release of Jaws in This Week in Halloween History, read a listener review, welcome a new member to the Pumpkin Room, and ask this week's community question.

Links discussed in this episode:

Alabama Adventure Halloween Haunt: https://www.al.com/life/2026/06/alabama-amusement-park-bringing-back-pg-13-halloween-haunt-after-20-years.html

Oogie Boogie Bash: https://www.disneytouristblog.com/halloween-night-sold-out-for-2026-oogie-boogie-bash-party-despite-slower-ticket-sales/

Summerween in Tennessee: https://www.tennessean.com/story/entertainment/things-to-do/2026/06/19/summerween-events-in-tennessee-bring-halloween-to-june/90508404007/

Stranger Things 5 at Halloween Horror Nights: https://www.insideuniversal.net/2026/06/stranger-things-returns-to-halloween-horror-nights-2026-at-universal-orlando-and-universal-studios-hollywood/

Cracker Barrel Halloween: https://shop.crackerbarrel.com/collections/halloween

Kohl's Halloween: https://www.kohls.com/catalog/halloween.jsp

Dollar Tree Halloween: https://www.dollartree.com/halloween

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Halloween and music go hand in hand. Whether you're decorating the house, carving pumpkins, hosting a party, or heading out for a night of trick-or-treating, there are certain songs that instantly put you in the Halloween spirit.

In this episode of The Halloween Podcast, we're counting down our picks for the Top 5 Halloween Songs. We'll explore the stories behind these iconic tracks, the albums they came from, their chart success, and the impact they had on the artists who recorded them. Along the way, we'll uncover surprising facts, music video history, horror movie connections, and the reasons these songs have become Halloween classics.

So turn up the volume and join us as we celebrate the music that has become the soundtrack of Halloween for generations.

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For the first Haunted Thursday, we visit one of America’s most famous haunted locations: the Whaley House in Old Town San Diego. Built in 1857 on land tied to the execution of Yankee Jim Robinson, the house has become known for reports of heavy footsteps, apparitions, strange sounds, mysterious scents, and other unexplained experiences. In this episode, we look at the documented history, the Whaley family tragedies, the claims made by visitors and staff, the skeptical explanations, and why this house is still talked about more than 165 years later.

This episode also includes a short clip from the Travel Channel video “Regis Philbin Gets Answers After GHOST Sighting - The Dead Files,” where Regis Philbin discusses his reported experience at the Whaley House:
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Welcome to Sounds of Halloween Part 2: Halloween Music.

What makes a song feel like Halloween? Is it monsters and ghosts in the lyrics, creepy sound effects, or something deeper hidden within the music itself?

In this episode, we explore the fascinating history of Halloween music and the sounds that have become part of the season. From novelty classics like Monster Mash and Ghostbusters to the enduring popularity of Thriller, we look at how certain songs became Halloween traditions even when they were never written specifically for the holiday.

We'll also dive into the legend of the "Devil's Interval," the supernatural folklore surrounding blues music, the rise of monster-themed novelty records in the 1950s and 1960s, and the horror movie soundtracks that forever changed the way we hear fear. Along the way, we'll uncover why certain notes, instruments, and musical techniques create feelings of suspense, mystery, and unease.

Whether you're building the perfect Halloween playlist, decorating for the season, or simply curious about why some sounds make your skin crawl, this episode explores the ever-changing soundtrack of Halloween.

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Keywords: Halloween music, Halloween songs, Monster Mash, Thriller, Ghostbusters, horror movie soundtracks, Halloween playlist, spooky music, scary music, Halloween history, horror films, John Carpenter, Michael Jackson, classic Halloween songs, Halloween traditions.

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Welcome to the Halloween Weekly Update for June 8–14, 2026!

There are now just 138 days until Halloween, and spooky season continues to gain momentum. This week, we're covering Spirit Halloween's plans to hire more than 52,000 seasonal employees, the growing popularity of Halfway to Halloween events, new details for Disney's Oogie Boogie Bash, and the latest updates on Halloween: The Game.

We also discuss Code Orange sightings at Cracker Barrel, Kohl's, and Dollar Tree, look at the latest Spirit Halloween and Halloween Horror Nights developments, and talk about rumors surrounding the possible return of McDonald's Boo Buckets for the 2026 Halloween season.

Plus, in This Week in Halloween History, we look back at June 13, 1980, when Friday the 13th first arrived in theaters.

Links discussed in this episode:

Spirit Halloween Hiring Announcement: https://www.spirithalloween.com

Halfway to Halloween: https://www.doublemhauntedhayrides.com

Disneyland Halloween & Oogie Boogie Bash: https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/halloween-and-fall-celebrations-at-disneyland/

Halloween: The Game: https://halloweengame.com

Cracker Barrel Halloween Collection: https://shop.crackerbarrel.com

Kohl's Halloween Shop: https://www.kohls.com

Dollar Tree Halloween: https://www.dollartree.com

Halloween Horror Nights: https://www.universalorlando.com/hhn

Spirit Halloween: https://www.spirithalloween.com

McDonald's Boo Buckets (Rumors & Speculation): Previous Boo Bucket Coverage: https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Food/mcdonalds-new-halloween-boo-buckets-back-limited-time/story?id=126246418

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What was Halloween really like in the 1970s? In this episode of The Halloween Podcast, we're taking a trip back to a decade of Ben Cooper costumes, pillowcases full of candy, neighborhood trick-or-treating, homemade haunted houses, and some of the most memorable Halloween traditions of all time.

We'll explore the rise of licensed costumes, the growing popularity of horror films like Halloween, Carrie, and The Exorcist, and how changing attitudes about safety began shaping the holiday. We'll also look at Halloween on television, from It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown to late-night monster movies, and discuss how the growth of TV advertising helped turn Halloween into an increasingly marketable season. Along the way, we'll revisit school parties, community celebrations, classic decorations, and the sights and sounds that made Halloween in the 1970s so special.

Whether you lived through the decade or just wish you had, join us as we explore a Halloween era caught between old traditions and the modern Halloween we know today.

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