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The Halloween Haunt

The Halloween Haunter

60 episodes

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.

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  1. Halloween Haunt Classic: Have a Halloween to Remember

    I apologize…circumstances prevented me from doing what I had hoped this year…. Please enjoy this Halloween wish from 2011…and try not to be too terrified…. Here is the original description…. You can find the other…

  2. Halloween Haunt Classic: Thomas Lovell Beddoes’ Poem, “The Phantom-Wooer”

    I apologize…circumstances prevented me from doing what I had hoped this year…. Please enjoy this representation of a classic gothic poem from long ago in the Haunt…. And check back for a few more classic…aka…

  3. Halloween Haunt Classic: Frankenstein’s “Monster”

    I apologize…circumstances prevented me from doing what I had hoped this year…. Please enjoy this telling of the origin of one of our oldest monsters…? From the second year of the Halloween Haunt…. And please check back…

  4. Halloween Haunt Classic: “The Bells,” A Poem By Edgar Allan Poe

    I apologize…circumstances prevented me from doing what I had hoped this year…. Please enjoy this representation of my first dramatic reading on this program…you’ll find I’m very…dramatic…. And please check back for a…

  5. Halloween Haunt Classic: Jack O’Lantern

    I apologize…circumstances prevented me from doing what I had hoped this year…. Please enjoy this telling of the history of Jack O’Lantern from the first year of the Haunt’s programs…. And check back for a few more…

  6. Top Costumes 2018

    http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.archive.org/download/HalloweenHaunt/TopCostumes2018.mp3 On Facebook, Aaron in Utah wanted to hear another list. Here are three (a magic number). You can also get in touch on…

  7. “The Listeners” by Walter de la Mare

    http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.archive.org/download/HalloweenHaunt/_theListeners_ByWalterDeLaMare.mp3 A haunting poem about those you can’t see but are always listening. No, not the Feds. Find the Haunt…

  8. The David Oman House in Beverly Hills, CA

    http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.archive.org/download/HalloweenHaunt/TheDavidOmanHouseInBeverlyHillsCa.mp3 Another haunted location, another episode not great for little ones. But hopefully great for you.…

  9. Waverly Hills Sanitorium

    http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.archive.org/download/HalloweenHaunt/WaverlyHillsSanitorium.mp3 When folks in Kentucky had certain health issues, they went to Waverly Hills. Poor folks. The staff was doing…

  10. Ambrose Bierce’s “A Cold Greeting”

    http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.archive.org/download/HalloweenHaunt/_aColdGreeting_ByAmbroseBierce.mp3 Friendship can be a strange thing. What happens when it seems that a friendship…dies? You can be my…

  11. Black Cats

    http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.archive.org/download/HalloweenHaunt/BlackCats.mp3 Few things say Halloween like black cats, although they are delightful any time of year. Thank you, Robin, for another…

  12. Classic Homemade Halloween Treats

    http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.archive.org/download/HalloweenHaunt/ClassicHomemadeHalloweenTreats.mp3 Bruno on Facebook had a hankering for the homemade Halloween eats and wanted to hear about them. I…

  13. “Haunted Houses” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

    http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.archive.org/download/HalloweenHaunt/_hauntedHouses_ByHenryWadsworthLongfellow.mp3 Did you know that Longfellow ruminated on the deceased?He did. Join the Haunt on Twitter…

  14. Golden Age Radio Horror

    http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.archive.org/download/HalloweenHaunt/GoldenAgeRadioHorror.mp3 Just like today, the Golden Age of radio took place at a scary time in the world. Radio was there to help…

  15. Urban Legends

    http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.archive.org/download/HalloweenHaunt/UrbanLegends.mp3 For Robin on Facebook, we discuss the stories which arise seemingly from nowhere. Follow us on Twitter @HalloweenHaunt.…

  16. Promo ’18–Dark Times in the Haunt…and Everywhere Else, Too

    http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.archive.org/download/Promo18--darkTimesInTheHauntandEverywhereElseToo.mp3 Escape from the dark–in the Halloween Haunt? In a manner of speaking. Join the Haunt on Twitter,…

  17. Haunted Hollywood

    http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.archive.org/download/HalloweenHaunt/HauntedHollywood.mp3 Hooray for haunts…and Hollywood has plenty. Learn about a few now. Scroll down, look to the left if you want to…

  18. More Emily Dickinson Fun

    http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.archive.org/download/HalloweenHaunt/MoreEmilyDickinsonFun.mp3 Two poems from the great Emily Dickinson. You might want to have something funny ready for when you’re done.…

  19. Tips for Safer Trick-or-Treating

    http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.archive.org/download/HalloweenHaunt/TipsForSaferTrick-or-treating.mp3 Make sure your special night is scary for the right reasons. Join the Halloween Haunt on Facebook and…

  20. Spiritualism

    http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.archive.org/download/HalloweenHaunt/Spiritualism.mp3 Some people take their ghosts very seriously. And they’re not afraid. Are you? More haunting information at…

  21. “At Old Man Eckert’s” by Ambrose Bierce

    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…

  22. Dark Shadows

    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…

  23. Top Halloween Candy 2017

    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…

  24. “Haunted” and “The Raven’s Tomb” by Walter de la Mare

    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…

  25. The Mystery of Roanoke Island

    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.…

  26. Halloween Destinations

    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…

  27. Disney’s Haunted Mansions

    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…

  28. Two from Emily Dickinson

    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…

  29. Haints, Boo Hags and Plat Eyes

    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…

  30. Celebrity House Haunts

    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…

  31. “Entrance and Exit” by Algernon Blackwood

    http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.archive.org/download/HalloweenHaunt/_entranceAndExit_ByAlgernonBlackwood.mp3 Another chilling story…this time from an author suggested by Amy on Facebook…. More stories at…

  32. The Dybbuk

    http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.archive.org/download/HalloweenHaunt/TheDybbuk.mp3 Uh-oh, another thing to look out for. Maybe a ghost, maybe a demon. Find us on Twitter @HalloweenHaunt, on Facebook, and…

  33. Random Halloween Facts 2016

    http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.archive.org/download/HalloweenHaunt/RandomHalloweenFacts2016.mp3 What can we expect from this Halloween season? A few clues are contained. Tell us how you will celebrate at…

  34. H. P. Lovecraft’s “The Ancient Track”

    http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.archive.org/download/HalloweenHaunt/H.P.Lovecrafts_theAncientTrack_.mp3 I bet you didn’t know the computer company was founded by a classic gothic author, did you? No?…

  35. The Charlie Charlie Challenge

    http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.archive.org/download/HalloweenHaunt/TheCharlieCharlieChallenge.mp3 Excuse me…do you have a pencil? Or two? Have you played? Tell us at TheHalloweenHaunt.com. Join us on…

  36. “The Creature from the Black Lagoon”

    http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.archive.org/download/HalloweenHaunt/_theCreatureFromTheBlackLagoon_.mp3 Who’s up for a swim? Just make sure there’s a net near you at all times. Thank you, Bruno on…

  37. The Bell Witch Cave

    http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.archive.org/download/HalloweenHaunt/TheBellWitchCave.mp3 A witch story and ghost story in one. Perfect. Find all the episodes at TheHalloweenHaunt.com. Make sure you join us…

  38. Shakespeare’s Three Witches from “Macbeth”

    http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.archive.org/download/HalloweenHaunt/ShakespearesThreeWitchesFrom_macbeth_.mp3 Witches as evil hags wasn’t a new idea at the time, but this play may be the reason that’s the…

  39. Ben Cooper Costumes

    http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.archive.org/download/HalloweenHaunt/BenCooperCostumes.mp3 Bruno suggested this on Facebook. So many have worn them; if you’re not familiar, you really should google them and…

  40. The Story of Interview with the Vampire

    http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.archive.org/download/HalloweenHaunt/TheStoryOfInterviewWithTheVampire.mp3 It reinvigorated our love of vampires, and has quite the backstory. Be socially active with us on…

  41. “A Wireless Message” by Ambrose Bierce

    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…

  42. The Loch Ness Monster

    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.…

  43. About “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” by Washington Irving

    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…

  44. “Because I Could Not Stop for Death” by Emily Dickinson

    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…

  45. Irish Halloween Traditions

    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…

  46. Haunted Institutes of Higher Learning

    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…

  47. The Slender Man

    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…

  48. “Dead Man’s Hate” by Robert E. Howard

    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+,…

  49. Halloween in Japan

    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…

  50. Gargoyles

    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…

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