Best The Lantern Bearers Podcasts (2024)

If you are looking for something charming to watch this autumn, look no further. Over the Garden Wall is an artistic treasure that should be seen by all. Take a step into the unknown with me as I review this holiday cult classic. Grab your traveling cape and your lantern, and we will walk these woods together.…

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Episode 36 - 10 Movie Lead Up to Halloween 54:20

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Ricky is back with a list of the best moves to watch throughout the month, leading up to The spookiest of nights. These 10 movies are chosen specifically to get you in the mood. Grab your popcorn and blanket, turn off the lights, and get ready to be Halloweenified, dear Denizens!!!By Joshua and Leah

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Episode 35 - Halloween Traditions Quick Facts 38:11

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Feeling more Halloweeny than usual, so for this Friday the 13th episode we are reviewing the origins and other fun facts about some of our beloved Halloween icons and traditions. Join us for this whirlwind of fast past facts.By Joshua and Leah

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Episode 34 - Review Elvira Mistress of the Dark 45:25

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In a previous episode we talked about the legendary Queen, now we review the cult classic movie that made her a house hold name. Join us as we discuss everything that made this 1980's film both magic, and tragic. We also talk about the failed Elvira TV Pilot and put our wishes out into the universe, for the future of our spooky Mistress. Instagram:…

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Episode 33 - Coastal Ghosts and Lighthouse Hauntings 1:12:46

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A popular vacation destination is always a beach or another shoreline of the ocean. However did you know that your tranquil retreat could also be a popular spot for ghosts, curses, and all other kinds of nautical mysteries? In this episode, Joshua and Leah explore the paranormal side of this mystical barrier between the land and the sea. Kevin MacL…

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Episode 32 - Halloween Episode Golden Girls Review 46:35

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Are you a fan of rattan furniture? Do you eat cheesecake out on the lanai? Join Joshua and Leah as they review the Halloween Episode of everyone's favorate princesses of the twilight years, the Golden Girls. Season 4 episode "Thank Boo for Being a Friend". Just please keep in mind that this episode of Halloween Nation Podcast is being released on A…

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Episode 31 - Elvira: Mistress and Queen 37:56

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Join Joshua and Leah as they discuss the history of Cassandra Peterson AKA Elvira, Mistress of the Dark. Find out what goes into creating a Halloween icon and a Queen of this dak holiday. Are you a fan of the Hostess with the Mostest? We hope so, because this entertainer has a lot more heart than you might realize.…

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Episode 30 - Creepy Christmas Vol. 2 29:10

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Join us, your Lantern Bearers, as we travel to the Alps mountains in Europe for this year's creepy holiday figures. From snow skiing gnomes to judgemental witches, its a fun listen for a dark winter's night, or any time of the year.By Joshua and Leah

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Episode 29 - Made for TV Holiday Movie: Halloween Edition 1:37:33

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Grab your hot pumpkin spice latte and your cozy blanket because this episode Joshua and Leah are pitching their ideas for Halloween holiday made for TV movies. You know the kind. It's seasonal romance with a spooky season twist. Enjoy this cinematic movie pitch experience. Music: "Ghostpocalypse; Dreamy Flashback; Sonata 17; Porch Swing Days - fast…

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Episode 28 - Festival of Phantoms 2023 42:17

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Happy Halloween all ye Denizens of the Dark. Join us for this years collections of spooky stories submitted by Lantern Bearers and Denizens of this beloved Nation of Night. Have fun playing in the spookiest of starry nights. Climb on a broomstick and fly across the moon with us.By Joshua and Leah

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Episode 27 - Your Unhallowed Confessions 1:02:48

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Yea, verily. Even we, the lovers of All Hallows Eve, love it not in all things. For we do now unburden our black souls unto you, and maketh our Unhallowed Confessions. Halloween is a broad scope. It's impossible for anyone to love every little thing that is presumed to come as a "package deal" when you say that you love Halloween. This episode we r…

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Episode 26 - It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown Review 31:08

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It may be nostalgic, but we need to talk. Joshua and Leah review what's magic and what's tragic about this beloved Halloween classic. It's our "It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown" review episode. Every Halloween podcast has to have at least one, or we lose our licence.

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Episode 25 - Halloween Playlist 2023 (Instrumental) 1:40:57

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This year the Denizens of the Dark have come together to make you an hauntingly beautiful instrumental playlist. We hope this will become the sound track to your Halloween season. This list is perfect for the background to your Halloween party, home decorating, costume making, or handing out trick or treat candy. Enjoy. Spotify Playlist search for …

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Episode 24 - Ghost Tours with Lola Botomy 53:39

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By Joshua and Leah

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Episode 23 - Creepy B-Movies 1:29:01

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Do you know about the "so bad they're good" genra of film? Horror is full of B-Movie gems, and in this episode we are talking with Denizen of the Dark, Ricky and his list of top 10 creepy cult classics. This is going to be a fun one so relax and enjoy the chaos.By Joshua and Leah

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Episode 22 - Bloody Mary and Other Sleepover Games 58:08

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It's a rite of passage. Who hasn't stared into a candle lit mirror and called on Bloody Mary or other such flirtations with spirits, demons, or cosmic beings? This episode, Joshua and Leah explore the world of spooky games to dare your friends to play at sleepovers. What are ya, chicken? Well, don't worry kids, even the adults are too scared to pla…

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Episode 21 - Halfway to Halloween With "Tombstone" Tony 43:17

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Ohhhhh, we're halfway there! Join us this episode for a colaboration with The Happy Halloween Podcast and it's host, Tony. Joshua and Tony trade Halloween trivia and learn some cool stuff along the way. Also, Leah tells another spooky story from Denizen of the Dark, Haunt Master Scott!By Joshua and Leah

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Episode 20 - Practical Magic Movie Review 57:42

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The movie that made us believe in magic, and spoke to the little witch in all of us. Joshua and Leah review this 1998 classic staring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman. While not technically a Halloween movie, Practical Magic gives all of the cozy autumn feels and casts a spell of black cats and boiling cauldrons in our imaginiations and hearts.…

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Episode 19 - Lantern Bearer Q&A 42:53

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Happy Friday the 13th, Denizens. Get to know your Lantern Bearers, Joshua and Leah, with these fan submitted questions. What was Joshua's favorite costume? What horror movie would Leah like to be in? What's the deal with tootsie rolls? The answers to these and more await you.By Joshua and Leah

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Episode 18 - Creepy Christmas Vol. 1 51:20

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Yuletide greetings, Denizens! Winter holidays have plenty of past traditions to chill your bones. Fire up the yule log and listen as Joshua and Leah hightlight some of these traditions. Have you seen the Wild Hunt thundering through the December skies, or heard the haunting song of the Mari Lwyd?By Joshua and Leah

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Episode 17 - Festival of Phantoms 2022 1:16:42

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True ghost encounters, Creepy Pastas, classic works of forgotten lore, good ol' spun yarns; Everything is on the table for this second annual Festival of Phantoms. Join Joshua and Leah and our legion of Lantern Bearers for a Halloween spooky story marathon. Happy Halloween everyone! "Reign Supreme", "The Path of the Goblin King v2", "Lightless Dawn…

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Episode 16 - Pop Quiz Show 40:55

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A fun Halloween role play where Joshua's knowledge of our beloved dark holiday is tested by a mysterious Fairy Game Show Host. Take a listen. Would you win the grand prize and be crowned Halloween Royalty? "Tenebrous Brothers Carnival - Act One" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creat…

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Episode 15 - The Halloween Capital 53:53

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There are many spooky towns and cities, but which one would earn the right to the title of Halloween Capital? Join us for a magical tour as we review some possible candidates for the best Halloween destinations, and the things that make them spooktacular! "Frost Waltz (Alternate)" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By …

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Episode 14 - Trick 'r Treat Movie Review 1:07:40

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Are you a friend of Trick or Treater Sam? This is a classic Halloween anthology and Joshua and Leah review it in full SPOILER detail. A Halloween movie made for adults. What could be better? "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Ossua…

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Episode 13 - Halloween Playlist 2022 1:22:44

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What better way to get into the Halloween mood than with a playlist? Join us as we create a list from traditional favorites, fan submissions, and personal picks. You can find our finished playlist on Spotify under the name "Halloween Nation Playlist 2022". We hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed putting it together.…

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Episode 12 - Candy Tampering Myths & Truths 42:28

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We've all heard about razorblades in apples, but is it true? Are strangers really trying to poison your kids, or is Halloween just taking the heat for murders and false news reports? We talk about this and other Trick or Treat tales. "Ossuary 6 - Air" "Division" "An Upsetting Theme" "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Cr…

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Episode 11 - Spiritualism and Ouija Boards 1:23:46

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This episode is all about talking to the dead! Who are the Fox Sisters and what do they have to do with the Victorian era movement known as Spiritualism? Where does the Ouija Boards come from, and how is it used? Find the answers to all of this and more. Also did we mention there is a new installment of Pumpkin Vine Theater? You don't want to miss …

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Episode 10 - UnHallowed Confessions 37:36

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Happy Friday the 13th! To celebrate, Joshua and Leah are opening up and confessing some Non-Halloween secrets.By Joshua and Leah

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Episode 9 - Pop Up Halloween Stores 26:59

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For many of us they are a magical wonderland full of creapy, spooky, darkly delightful things. Join Joshua and Leah as they take a brief moment to discuss Spirit Halloween and other seasonal pop-up stores. Instagram: halloween.nation Facebook: halloween nation pod Email: halloweennationpodcast@gmail.com Website: www.rocktopusnetwork.com/halloweenna…

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Episode 8 - The Black & White Party 1:06:33

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Grab your friends for a watch party of two classic ghost movies. Lady in White and The Woman in Black. Listen as Joshua and Leah review both these movies and more! Facebook: halloweennationpod Instagram: halloween.nation Email: halloweennationpodcast@gmail.com Website: www.rocktopusnetwork.com/halloweennation/…

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Episode 7 - Ghost Hunting 101 41:31

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We welcome Tifany Jorgensen, an experienced Ghost Hunter and Professor of Paranormal Investigation, as she takes us through some basics of this delightfully spooky hobbie.By Joshua and Leah

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Episode 6 - Festival of Phantoms 2021 36:06

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Festival of Phantoms is the Halloween Special episode of Halloween Nation Podcast. Grab a warm beverage and some trick or treat candy and enjoy these ghost stories and spooky poems. Happy Halloween, Wiotches!By Joshua and Leah

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Episode 5 - A Halloween Feast 45:23

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Join us on a quest to make a Halloween feast that could become a yearly tradition. Who's hungry? Also, raise your hand if you know what a "Dumb Supper" is. We'll discuss all of it in this episode.By Joshua and Leah

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Episode 4 - Jack of the Lantern 54:51

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Join us for some fun history and facts surrounding this iconic symbol of Halloween, the Jack o' Lantern. Listen to our first even Pumpkin Vine Theater as we perform the story of Stingy Jack.By Joshua and Leah

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Episode 3 - Lesley Bannatyne: Queen of Halloween 47:48

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We are honored to have one of the foremost experts on Halloween in the country as a guest for this episode. Lesley Pratt Bannatyne talks with us about the modern Halloween and the people who celebrate it. She has written 5 amazing books on Halloween. Check them all out today. iskullhalloween.com.By Joshua and Leah

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Episode 2 - 1993 The Year of Halloween 47:00

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In this episode we discuss the three influential Halloween movies that all came out in the year 1993, making it the year of Halloween, thus proclaimed by Joshua's neice. Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas Hocus Pocus The Halloween TreeBy Joshua and Leah

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Episode 1 - Introduction to the Nation 25:01

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Welcome fellow Denizens of the Dark! Listen in for the first episode of Halloween Nation, a podcast revolving around all things Halloween. Whether you'd get a tattoo to prove your Halloween love, or maybe you just think that candy corn is the bees knees, we're happy you're here. Join Joshua and Leah, your Lantern Bearers though the counter culture …

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S1E5: Why Go to the Library? 28:06

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In this episode, Peter and Walker discuss what going to the library was like before the digital age, and why it was valuable. They analyze modern research methods compared to the methods of a few generations ago. Peter shares insights into his first-hand experience with the Bodleian Library in Oxford.…

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S1E4: Christmas Special--Traditions and Trivia 23:08

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Tune in for the Lantern Bearers Christmas special. Peter and Walker discuss some interesting Christmas traditions that deserve a revival, and then try to stump each other with Christmas trivia.

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S1E3: How and Why to Control Media and Technology in Your Life 51:36

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In this episode of the Lantern Bearers, Walker and Peter discuss the enormous influence that modern technology and media have on our lives (and why it's not always good). They explain how technology becomes addictive and analyze the messages that are embedded in advertising, music, and film. They also provide some thoughtful tips for how to control…

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S1E2: The Top Selling Books and Movies of All Time and What Makes Them Popular 50:10

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In the second episode of The Lantern Bearers (formerly The Last Gentlemen), Peter and Walker list and analyze the top selling books of all time and the highest grossing films of all time. They also look at some studies that have been conducted on what makes a book or movie popular and discuss whether there's a correlation between popularity and "gr…

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S1E1: Pigs, Survivalists, and Starting Your Own Business 25:42

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The very first episode of The Lantern Bearers, a podcast of culture, social commentary, family, preparedness, and related subjects. In today's episode, Peter and Walker have two special guests: a Red Wattle pig and Ryan. Ryan runs a framing business with his brother, and Peter and Walker chat with him about what it's like to start and run your own …

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