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The Penny Section Podcast

The Penny Section

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The Penny Section podcast is where two cinephile friends Lopo(skeptic) & Bam (enthusiast) talk about movies (old and new) in review, anticipation, reverence and distaste. Colorful language (esp. Jamaican bad words), snark and feeling are the common vehicles used to color their experience with the subjects discussed. May talk about other things too. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennysection/support
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Guide to Bamboozling Men 31:01

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CONTENT WARNING: At the time of the recording & release of this episode, we were not aware of the director’s history of transphobic remarks. Thank you to the listeners who brought this to our attention. We apologize for this oversight on our part and wanted to make sure you had this knowledge when choosing whether or not to engage with this content…
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Very Special Nibs 29:55

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Penny & Midge discuss the life and creations of artist Edward Gorey. His iconic pen and ink style and often spooky subject matter have made him a beloved favorite of many goths and weirdos, but his life outside his work was almost as intriguing. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdar…
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Big Top Tombstone 26:40

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Penny & Midge learn about Showmen's Rest, the name given to cemetery sections dedicated to providing an eternal resting place for circus performers, and the tragic train crash that claimed the lives of the first people buried there. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Get your Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars…
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Delightfully Dark & Whimsical 35:22

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Penny & Midge talk about another mutual & formative favorite: Pushing Daisies. This Spoiler Free ep is a love letter to the blend of cute, vintage, and macabre aesthetics and storylines that make this series a favorite of many spooky vintage nerds. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zim…
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Raving Lunatic & Sad Boy 43:01

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Penny & Midge discuss the life (and many tragedies) of legendary horror writer Edgar Allan Poe. From a boyhood marked by sickness and abandonment to his own mysterious death, we explore the man behind the iconic poems and stories that still thrill us today. Follow the ghouls on instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by…
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Horse-Drawn Dark Ride 29:52

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Penny & Midge hop on the serpentine sluiceway and cruise through the history of dark rides! Even if you aren't familiar with the term, you've probably ridden on one of these amusement park favorites - find out what makes a dark ride, how they were first powered, and when black lights got involved. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod…
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Just Rippin’ 27:49

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Penny and Midge discuss one of history's most infamous criminals, Jack the Ripper. How did the first ever media frenzy surrounding a crime like this impact the people of the time and even how we view the case today? Note: this episode is mostly non-gory and does not focus on the details of the murders. Follow the ghouls on instagram at @ghoulsnight…
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A Crazy Victorian Christmas 32:57

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Penny & Midge are celebrating Christmas the Victorian way - with a reading of the 1908 Christmas ghost story, "The Kit-Bag" by Algernon Blackwood. The video version of this episode is also available to watch now on the Midge Munster youtube channel! Merry Christmas, ghouls! Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In me…
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Intense Toxic Sapphic Energy 35:03

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Penny & Midge discuss the iconic gothic aesthetic of a mutual favorite movie: Guillermo Del Toros' Crimson Peak. This movie has everything: a haunted AND haunting house, the biggest sleeves you've ever seen, and Feral Women. (We had some ghosts in our recording this week - please excuse some intermittent crackles!) Follow the ghouls on Instagram at…
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The One-Two Punch of Divine & Frank n Furter ft. Peaches Christ 57:22

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Penny & Midge are joined by the legendary drag queen, filmmaker, event producer, and cult leader Peaches Christ to talk about queerness in horror, the allure of cult films, and the power of making what you want to see in the world. Find all things Peaches Christ here. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch Co…
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Dying: The Most Important Occasion 24:38

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Penny & Midge continue to explore Victorian mourning customs with a look at post-mortem photography. From online myths to its place in modern death positive culture, learn more about this unique death practice. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Get "Those Crazy Victorians" merch and more in the Ghouls Night In shop! Cover art by A…
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Spooky Yards of the Midwest 42:22

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Penny & Midge invite you to pull up a chair and hang out for a casual Halloween chitchat. From formative Halloween memories to favorite yard displays to our best spooky season experiences this year, we're talking (and laughing) about a little bit of everything in honor of our favorite holiday. Happy Halloween! Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @gho…
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Loose Nuts from Strangers 29:50

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Penny & Midge explore the history of trick or treating! Find out what wassailing, Guy Fawkes, and some rich guy's Uncle Jerry have to do with the classic Halloween tradition. Plus: what's America's favorite trick or treating candy?? Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop for merch at the Ghouls Night In shop! Cover art by Alex Zim…
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Classic Scottish Cabbage Pranks 30:02

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Penny & Midge visit the days of Halloween past to learn about why tricks, pranks, and even violence were connected to the holiday for many years. What were the first Halloween pranks? What happens on Devil Night? And what's the new Halloween trick that we're starting RIGHT NOW. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Get your Those Craz…
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The Original Femme Fatale 26:53

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Penny & Midge explore the famously poisionous plant belladonna AKA deadly nightshade. This toxic lady had many uses over the years, from medicine to cosmetics, despite being incredibly deadly. Find out how she strikes and the unexpected ways belladonna could actually save your life. Follow the ghouls on Instagram @ghoulsnightinpod New merch! Get Th…
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Entry Level Dream Warriors 37:45

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Penny & Midge delve in the mysterious nighttime world of dreams and nightmares. Why do we dream? Are nightmares useful or just crappy? How can you do battle with your bad dreams? All this and more in this dubious science hallway of an episode. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Check out our new "Those Crazy Victorians" merch in th…
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Unc00l Uncle Move 44:34

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Penny & Midge discuss a cult horror favorite from the Y2K era: Thir13en Ghosts! Midge dives into the untold stories of the spooky specters trapped in this mysterious house, the production history, and why you should give this flick another chance. LIVE SHOW! Next week, Ghouls Night In will be recording our 100th episode LIVE on Midge's youtube chan…
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Mr. Toot-Toot Fan Club 33:12

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Penny & Midge explore the history of blow mold decorations, from the super popular blow mold you may not realize is one to the wide variety of molds that have filled the Halloween aisles from the 1950s through today. Plus a brief tangent on inefficient categorization systems. Follow the ghouls on instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In …
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A Lotta Boat For Your Buck 39:32

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Penny & Midge set metaphorical sail on a historic ship that may be one of the most haunted places on the planet: The Queen Mary! The ghouls toured the ship during their visit to Long Beach & are sharing the history of the ship, some of the spookiest ghost stories we heard from our guide (what up Bill), and whether we had any paranormal experiences …
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Floor Parties & Puppet Sluts 45:52

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Penny and Midge chat about their experience attending Midsummer Scream 2023! This spooky summer camp weekend was packed with haunts, drag, shopping, celebrities, and more - hear about all the fun & answers to listener questions. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop for Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars…
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Justice for Jaws 30:03

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Penny & Midge are exploring the truth about one of nature's most feared creatures: sharks! Have sharks earned their ferocious reputation, or do they get a bad rap? Learn about what all sharks have in common and the impact of pop culture in this deep "dive." Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop for Ghouls Night In merch! Cover ar…
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Counterfeit Mummy Powder 31:21

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Penny & Midge look into the many internet claims about the Victorians and Egyptian mummies. Were Victorians actually eating mummies? What was mummy powder made of? What's an unwrapping party? The answers may (or may not...) surprise you. *Penny and Midge will be attending Midsummer Scream 7/28-30 - see you there! Come say hi & grab a sticker!* Foll…
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Halloween Lending Library 58:19

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Penny & Midge dish on the start of Halloween hunting season with first impressions on the big box store offerings, how to combat shopping panic and FOMO, tips for bringing a spooky vibe on a budget, plus a weird amount of references to Christmas. Don't cancel us! Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover …
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There’s Something About Mary 35:31

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Penny and Midge salute the mother of horror and OG bisexual goth queen: Mary Shelley! Explore her dark, fascinating, and often tragic life from her nontraditional upbringing to scary story competitions with Lord Byron and beyond. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars…
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Horny Gay Genderf***ery Ensues 31:10

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Penny and Midge talk about a classic of cult queer cinema: The Rocky Horror Picture Show! Travel with the ghouls back to the 1970s to learn about making the Ideal Man and how this send-up of schlocky sci-fi films went from the stage to the screen to midnight movie fame. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch!…
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Unbury Your Gays 34:29

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Penny and Midge welcome Pride month with a look at queer representation in horror throughout history. From the homophobic restrictions of the Hays Code and the problematic tropes it birthed to some positive strides made in recent years, it's a rainbow whirlwind of queer horror. Follow the ghouls at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop for Ghouls Night In merch! …
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Very Spooky Steps 39:10

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Penny & Midge discuss what is commonly honored as the most impactful horror movie of all time: The Exorcist! Get into the true story that inspired the movie, how the Hays Code impacted the horror genre, and the dangerous happenings on set - was this film cursed or just an example of unsafe filming practices?? Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghou…
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Use Code Houdini10 33:16

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Penny and Midge explore the life and work of Harry Houdini! From daring escapes to his campaign to debunk fradulent psychics (and a special appearance by a sea monster), this man lived a life of drama that didn't stop at his death. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Check out Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars…
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All Rise for Monster Mash (ft. Spooky Little Halloween) 45:27

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Penny and Midge welcome a THIRD GHOUL to their lair: Miranda from Spooky Little Halloween and By Pumpkin's Light is here to talk about the history of Halloween music! Contrary to popular belief, it didn't start with Monster Mash...we go way back before returning to that graveyard smash. Find Miranda at Spooky Little Halloween Follow the ghouls on I…
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Return the Slab 32:49

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Penny & Midge dive into another childhood favorite: Courage the Cowardly Dog! Learn about the origins behind this quirky cartoon, its spookiest characters, plus some conspiracy theories about potential dark inspirations. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop for Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars…
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