There’ll be scary ghost stories and tales of the glories of Christmases long, long ago in this episode. Meet Jeff Belanger, a fellow podcaster, adventurer, killer storyteller, and author of “The Fright Before Christmas: Surviving Krampus and Other Yuletide Monsters.” Jeff tells us a few holiday monster tales while talking about how his love of all …

If it’s weird, spooky, unusual, scary, macabre, or haunted, you’ll find Alex Matsuo talking about it. Mike and Miranda get to know the creator of The Spooky Stuff, hear about fun Halloween traditions she enjoyed as a kid living in a military town, and the moment following the death of a loved one that led to her interest in the paranormal.…

We’re REAL professional over here! Mike and Miranda might seem like they have it together when it comes to podcasting, but there have been plenty of blooper moments since starting By Pumpkin’s Light. Sit back, relax, and enjoy these slips and flubs sure to haunt our hosts for the rest of their podcasting days……

We aren’t ready to let Halloween go just yet in the By Pumpkin’s Light lair. Join Mike and Miranda for a guest-less episode where they share the highlights of their 2024 Halloween season…Oleh By Pumpkin's Light

We’re closing out October with a King Size episode with a killer creative guest: Brandon Hardy. He shares how his love of Halloween started — building haunted houses in his childhood garage — and how that eventually led him to becoming an artist working on Broadway. Brandon also shares some behind-the-scenes stories on making his iconic flying Sand…

Don’t let trick-or-treating become a thing of the past! It’s a rallying cry we hear often in the Halloween community…but is trick-or-treating dying? (And is trunk-or-treat killing it?) We’ve invited Danielle Gonzalez from Verona Black and Lindsay Keating from Cabinet of Curious Clay and Darksome Art and Craft Market back for a roundtable discussion…

Looking to plan a trip to Salem during spooky season? Start now! Alyse Grimm from ThingsToDoInSalem.com joins us today to talk about all things Witch City, from how she started her resource website by chance to her favorite hidden gems around town. She also shares her favorite way to spend Halloween night in Salem.…

Have we hit the ceiling when it comes to Code Orange season? And…did it happen TOO early this year? We’ve invited Sam Stair from Halloween Happy and Lauren Kula from The Punkin Shop back into the lair to share their thoughts in this first-ever roundtable discussion episode.Oleh By Pumpkin's Light

We’re kicking off October with Halloween royalty today! Lisa Morton — author, screenwriter, and Halloween expert — joins Mike and Miranda to talk about growing up loving Halloween in the 1960s, shares her favorite misconceptions about the holiday, and even gives us a hint at a new project she’s hoping to start.…

There’s no way you love “Hocus Pocus” as much as today’s guest, Wil Cuthbert. Better known as Spooky Wil to the online Halloween community, Wil joins Mike and Miranda to share what Halloween looks like in the UK, how his online shop, October 31st, got started, and all the details on his newest “Hocus Pocus” fan project, The Sanderson Witch Museum.…

Wondering how to make this year the best Halloween ever? We’re betting today’s guests can help! Devin Przygoda and Andrew Noles are the Halloween lovin’ duo behind the blog Your Best Halloween Ever. Get to know them by learning about their own best Halloween nights as kids, what’s ahead in year 7 of their blog, and see who wins our first-ever dueli…

Today we’re chatting with the ghoul behind your favorite spooky cute brand—Kimmy Perez of SpooksieBoo! We hear how SpooksieBoo got started, how Kimmy grew her business and took on the event world, and get a sneak peek of some of the exciting projects she’s working on right now.Oleh By Pumpkin's Light

Are you one of the October children? Then allow us to put author, horror lover, and Halloween enthusiast Patrick Tumblety on your radar. As the creator of the serial podcast, The October Children, he loves sharing spooky stories. We chat about this project, how horror can help us deal with personal trauma, and Patrick’s new novel, “Come Out and Pla…

She puts the cleaver in June Cleaver. Say hello to Kaci Hansen, aka The Homicidal Homemaker, who loves putting a Halloween and horror spin on recipes. Learn how what started as fun content to share on MySpace (yes, MySpace!) grew to The Homicidal Homemaker website, columns in Fangoria, and even the chance to create exclusive Blu-ray extras for new …

Special episode: this week, we’re welcoming back one of our most popular guests, Philip Hernandez of Haunted Attraction Network, for a preview of the 2024 haunt season! Join us for a chat about 2023 haunt season highlights, the new direction Phil sees haunters taking in 2024 and beyond, and how super early Code Oranges impact the entire industry fo…

Halloween Art & Travel might be THE most unique spooky podcast out there you aren’t listening to…yet! Get to know the host, Kristen Stafford, in today’s conversation as we explore how her love of Halloween collecting started, the coolest spooky places she’s visited, and a peek at a top secret project she told us about first.…

In this episode, we take a field trip to Dudleytown with artist Yosiell Lorenzo. He shares a bit about his mom instilling a love of horror movies in him from a young age, which led to his love of Halloween, the origins of Dudleytown, and why he’s always chasing after New England feels in his artwork.…

Welcome back to the lair! Today we’re kicking off summerween with Lauren Kula of The Punkin Shop. In this episode, she shares who inspired the name of her store, tales from her childhood with a Halloween-lovin’ dad, and how she differentiates her brand so well. We also have a VERY serious discussion about Halloween cookies.…

You’ll be hard pressed to find two guys who love horror and Halloween more than Stephen and Lance, the duo behind Toxic Coffin. In this episode, we talk about the influence of horror on their obsession with Halloween, the best horror movies of 2024 (so far), and why launching Toxic Coffin during a pandemic turned out to be perfect timing.…

Looking for some early Halloween DIY inspiration? Today’s guests have TONS for you! Meet Jaimie and Jay, the husband and wife duo behind the highly popular YouTube channel, Wicked Makers. They chat about balancing spooky season with content creation, their biggest DIY wins as Wicked Makers, the projects that didn’t make the cut, and give us a peek …

Do you bleed orange and black? Jeff C. Carter does! The author and podcaster enters the By Pumpkin’s Light lair to talk about the best Halloween costume he’s ever pulled off (it’s epic!), how he got started writing fiction about Halloween, and gives the best defense of candy corn you’ll ever hear.Oleh By Pumpkin's Light

Meet the ghoul behind one of Miranda’s favorite small businesses, Danielle Gonzalez of Verona Black. In this episode, Danielle shares stories about her foray into home haunt acting, what makes Sleepy Hollow such a special place, and where the idea for her signature split jack-o-lantern bags came from.…

If you’re looking for new music for your old and tired Halloween playlist, you’re going to love today’s guest! Meet George Streicher, the composer and Halloween lover behind “Music of the Macabre.” We dig into how George’s childhood Halloweens influenced recording this passion project, his obsession with LA haunts, and if we’ll be getting “Music of…

In today’s episode, we chat with one of Mike’s favorite artists, Michelle Prebich of Bat in Your Belfry. She shares some of her favorite Halloween costumes she’s ever worn, how she celebrates Halloween as an adult, and talks about her unique art style.Oleh By Pumpkin's Light

Cheers to a new year with the duo behind the Sips & Spirits podcast, Chelsea and Erick Celaya! We discuss their favorite Halloween memories from childhood, how they are passing traditions on to their own kiddos, and even play a new game, inspired by a Sips & Spirits staple.Oleh By Pumpkin's Light

As they close out 2023, Mike and Miranda share their favorite episodes and answer listener questions. They cover everything often asked of guests from favorite Halloween memories from childhood to what they’re each most proud of accomplishing with the podcast since its launch.Oleh By Pumpkin's Light

Just in time for the holidays, meet Jordan Seibert, the artist and creator behind Skelly Paper Co. We hear more about how her gift wrap shop came to be, her early days as a lover of Halloween, and the best thing she did during the 2023 spooky season.Oleh By Pumpkin's Light

If there is a Renaissance woman of the Halloween community, it’s Lindsay Keating. In this episode, she shares not only the details on her virtual and in-person event, Darksome Art & Craft Market; she also tells us the story behind how Cabinet of Curious Clay came to be and her path to becoming a Halloween lover.…

This week we’re introducing you to one of Halloween’s finest, Billy Polard, the musician behind The Ghost In You and author of the Bone Boy and Ghost Girl children’s book series. In this conversation, we chat about everything from his secret to still trick-or-treating as an adult, the best Halloween find in his dumpster dives, and the latest book i…

It might be Nov. 1, but Halloween is never really over in the By Pumpkin’s Light lair. Join Mike and Miranda for a special nearly two hour guest-less episode where they share the highlights of their 2023 Halloween season, tell stories about their own Halloween history, and the origin stories of All Hallows Geek and Spooky Little Halloween.…

Not ready to let the Halloween season go? Then you need to put Preserve Halloween Festival on your calendar! We chat with event founder Greg Hallows about his own website and podcast, Preserve Halloween, how he turned it into a post-season event in mid-November, and what you can look forward to at this year’s fest in Irving, TX.…

Meet Drew Rausch, a spooky artist with a unique beginning with his love of Halloween. In this episode, we listen to Drew’s incredible first brush with spooky season, how his art has evolved over the years, and even get some inside information on how he turned his art into a home haunt.Oleh By Pumpkin's Light

Love Halloween music? Then let us introduce you to two of our faves! Nancy and Robert founded their horror rock band, Nancy Nightmare and the Wizard, back in 2015. We chat about the current state of the band, their new EP releasing Friday, Oct. 13, and their favorite Halloween memories.Oleh By Pumpkin's Light

We’re kicking off October with a guest requested by you! James Bryan is the Halloween lover behind That Halloween Bro, and in today’s episode we chat about how his parents instilled a love of Halloween in him as a kid, hear all about his history of throwing epic Halloween parties, and get the inside scoop on where all those clever ideas for Reels c…

Calling all witches! Meet Laura Wong, the witch behind Lady Moon Co, a business she started from her love of “Practical Magic” and wanting accessible occult goods in the world. Mike and Miranda chat with Laura about her favorite Halloween tradition, how Lady Moon Co came to be, and even a little geeking out over 90s music.…

Spend some time with your best ghoulfriends in this week’s episode! Penny Snark and Midge Munster from Ghouls Night In stop by to share their favorite Halloween memories, how Ghouls Night In got started, and how they’re celebrating two years and 100 episodes!Oleh By Pumpkin's Light

Keep it creepy all Halloween season! This week’s guests, Megan and Kevin Valantine, run Creep It Real OC, a Halloween event hosted in Orange County, CA, in mid-September annually. We dive into everything they have planned for 2023, get a sneak peek at their holiday event, Creep It Real Festive, and hear our favorite Halloween costume stories to dat…

If you’ve ever wanted to go behind the scenes of the professional haunt world, this episode is for you! Mike and Miranda sit down with former haunter and industry expert Philip Hernandez, owner of Haunted Attraction Network, to chat about why haunts would still exist without Halloween, the coolest haunts around the world, and new scares Philip is e…

Always counting down to Halloween? So is artist Matthew Woods. Better known as @hallowwoods on Instagram, Matt is the creator of a 13-month, October-to-October calendar made for Halloween lovers and haunts his favorite New York City bars in the off-season. Get to know him, his artwork, and even a bit of family history that has shaped this Halloween…

Go behind the scenes of our favorite Halloween convention! We’ve both been attending Midsummer Scream for years, so today we’re talking with co-founder David Markland to learn how it gets put together, sneak peeks of this year’s line-up, and even a bit about David’s personal love of Halloween.Oleh By Pumpkin's Light

Love ghosts? Enjoy learning about Victorian mourning customs? Want to explore haunted restaurants and bars around the world? Boy, do we have the woman for you! In this week’s episode, meet Amanda R. Woomer, the spooky renaissance woman who does all this and more—and we do our best to cover it all in today’s episode.…

Ever wondered if a horror movie is worth the watch? We can almost guarantee this guest has already watched AND reviewed it on his popular TikTok, Haunting Season. This week we dig deep into horror movies with Josh Bragg, discuss how horror and Halloween overlap, and learn what life looks like as a content creator of 10+ years.…

Let’s talk Halloween music! Mike and Miranda chat with Clay Roe, the man behind their favorite Halloween radio station on the Internet—Dead Air. Learn how the station got started, what type of music you’ll find there all year long, and what makes a good Halloween song…because there's more out there than “Thriller” and “Ghostbusters”!…

Calling all spirits! This episode is for you. Meet Patrick Keller, the mortal behind a killer paranormal podcast, The Big Séance. Patrick shares what Halloween was like for a kid in rural America, how he got into the paranormal world, and what tools Miranda should buy to communicate with her ghost. 👻…

She’s the OG of Halloween content creation! Mike and Miranda sit down with Sam, aka Halloween Happy, to talk about how she fell in love with October 31st as a kid and her life in Salem these days. You might even hear a few behind-the-scenes creator stories along the way from all three!Oleh By Pumpkin's Light

Meet the man behind our logo! Get to know Philadelphia artist Sam Heimer, and hear why Halloween holds a special place in his heart. (It’s not like most!) Mike and Miranda discuss Sam’s Halloween subscription project, Order of the Thinned Veil, and his Instagram account that rates pumpkin beers.Oleh By Pumpkin's Light

In the inaugural episode of By Pumpkin’s Light, spooky never sleeps! DeepKutz (Amanda Warner) and Lil' Punkin (Evan Bogart) of the Halloween supergroup LVCRFT join us to share their origins, discuss their notable songs (have you HEARD “Pumpkin Spice Everything”?), and give us a sneak peek at their plans for 2023.…

Gather ‘round by pumpkin’s light to listen to this new podcast from All Hallows Geek and Spooky Little Halloween. In each episode, Mike and Miranda introduce you to content creators, small business owners, and industry professionals dedicated to creating Halloween magic all year long. About the hosts: Mike is the Southern California-based content c…