The Halloween Podcast

Lyle Perez

Welcome to The Halloween Podcast, where your hosts Lyle Perez and Meghan Cunningham delve into the eerie, the unexplained, and the downright spooky. Join us as we explore the chilling corners of Halloween, delve into spine-tingling ghost stories, and uncover the secrets of haunted houses. Each episode brings you a mix of fascinating folklore, paranormal phenomena, and interviews with special guests who share their own creepy encounters. Whether it's the legend of the Jack-o-lantern, classic Halloween nostalgia, tales from haunted hotels, or the history of the mysterious traditions that make Halloween so enchanting , The Halloween Podcast is you!

  1. Top Five Summerween Merch! | MiniSode

    22h ago

    Top Five Summerween Merch! | MiniSode

    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! Follow The Halloween Podcast: Website: https://www.TheHalloweenPodcast.com Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Haunt Line: 731-400-0472 Support the show and join the Pumpkin Room: https://www.Patreon.com/TheHalloweenPod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    30 min
  2. St. Anne's Retreat | Haunted Thursday

    1d ago

    St. Anne's Retreat | Haunted Thursday

    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: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkB8KW1qypA Have you visited St. Anne's Retreat or had a paranormal experience of your own? Call the Halloween Podcast Haunt Line at 731-400-0472 and leave us a message. Your story may be featured in a future Haunted Thursday episode. For a full list of the historical sources used in this investigation, visit TheHalloweenPodcast.com. Contact us: Website: TheHalloweenPodcast.com Email: Info@TheHalloweenPodcast.com Facebook: Facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Instagram: Instagram.com/TheHalloweenPodcast YouTube: YouTube.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Patreon: Patreon.com/TheHalloweenPod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    36 min

  3. 2d ago

    Summerween History Special | Ep. 104

    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. Follow The Halloween Podcast: Website: https://www.TheHalloweenPodcast.com Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Haunt Line: 731-400-0472 Support the show and join the Pumpkin Room: https://www.Patreon.com/TheHalloweenPod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    52 min
  4. Summerween (Gravity Falls SE01 Ep12) Review | Ep. 103

    3d ago

    Summerween (Gravity Falls SE01 Ep12) Review | Ep. 103

    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. Follow The Halloween Podcast: Website: https://www.TheHalloweenPodcast.com Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Haunt Line: 731-400-0472 Support the show and join the Pumpkin Room: https://www.Patreon.com/TheHalloweenPod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    49 min
  5. Halloween Weekly Update: Stranger Things 5, Summerween & Oogie Boogie Bash News (June 15–21, 2026)

    4d ago

    Halloween Weekly Update: Stranger Things 5, Summerween & Oogie Boogie Bash News (June 15–21, 2026)

    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 Follow The Halloween Podcast: Website: https://www.TheHalloweenPodcast.com Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Haunt Line: 731-400-0472 Support the show and join the Pumpkin Room: https://www.Patreon.com/TheHalloweenPod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    49 min
  6. Halloween Songs: Our Top 5 | MiniSode

    Jun 19

    Halloween Songs: Our Top 5 | MiniSode

    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. Website: https://www.TheHalloweenPodcast.com Email: Info@TheHalloweenPodcast.com Haunt Line: 731-400-0472 Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/TheHalloweenPodcast ️ YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Have a Halloween memory, ghost story, or favorite Halloween song? Call the Haunt Line at 731-400-0472 and you might be featured in a future episode. #Halloween #HalloweenPodcast #HalloweenMusic #MonsterMash #Thriller #Ghostbusters #HalloweenPlaylist #HalloweenSongs #SpookySeason #Halloween365 #KeepHalloweenAlive Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    25 min
  7. The Whaley House | Haunted Thursday

    Jun 18

    The Whaley House | Haunted Thursday

    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: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3sFfhaQi_U Have you visited the Whaley House or had a paranormal experience of your own? Call the Halloween Podcast Haunt Line at 731-400-0472 and leave us a message. Your story may be featured in a future Haunted Thursday episode. Contact us: Website: TheHalloweenPodcast.com Email: Info@TheHalloweenPodcast.com Facebook: Facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Instagram: Instagram.com/TheHalloweenPodcast YouTube: YouTube.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Patreon: Patreon.com/TheHalloweenPod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    34 min
  8. Sounds of Halloween Part 2: Halloween Music | Ep. 102

    Jun 17

    Sounds of Halloween Part 2: Halloween Music | Ep. 102

    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. Website: https://www.TheHalloweenPodcast.com Patreon: https://www.Patreon.com/TheHalloweenPod Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/TheHalloweenPodcast YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Email: Info@TheHalloweenPodcast.com 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    35 min
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Welcome to The Halloween Podcast, where your hosts Lyle Perez and Meghan Cunningham delve into the eerie, the unexplained, and the downright spooky. Join us as we explore the chilling corners of Halloween, delve into spine-tingling ghost stories, and uncover the secrets of haunted houses. Each episode brings you a mix of fascinating folklore, paranormal phenomena, and interviews with special guests who share their own creepy encounters. Whether it's the legend of the Jack-o-lantern, classic Halloween nostalgia, tales from haunted hotels, or the history of the mysterious traditions that make Halloween so enchanting , The Halloween Podcast is you!

Information

  • Creator
    Lyle Perez
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    311
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Lyle Perez
  • Show Website
    The Halloween Podcast

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