#71 - Spooky Cat Press
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Sandi and Terrence, the husband/wife duo behind Spooky Cat Press, join us in the lair to talk about their lifelong love of Halloween and how it continues to shape their family and creative lives. From the origins of their iconic designs to the creative process behind their expanding product line — and even their dreams for future spooky goods — this episode is a celebration of art, nostalgia, and Halloween magic.
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#70 - Halloween Hangover, Vol. 3
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Halloween is still lingering in the By Pumpkin’s Light lair. Join Mike and Miranda for their annual Halloween Hangover episode as they swap stories from their 2025 season — the best haunts, the biggest surprises, favorite costumes, and maybe a few post-Halloween confessions. October might be fading, but the spooky spirit never does!
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#69 - Jake Hagen
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To close out October, Mike and Miranda sit down with Jake Hagen — better known online as @halloweenology and one of the standout competitors from Food Network’s Halloween Baking Championship. From his earliest Halloween memories to his spooky life in Los Angeles and behind-the-scenes stories from the show, Jake shares how his love for Halloween and baking collide in the sweetest possible way.
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#68 - Halloween Music Roundtable Discussion
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Composer George Streicher and musician Sean Keller join Mike and Miranda in the lair to dive into the sounds of the season with a roundtable all about Halloween music. From childhood soundtrack memories to must-have playlist staples, hidden gems, and even the songs we’d stake through the heart forever, we explore what makes a track feel truly spooky — and which tunes deserve a place on your ultimate Halloween playlist.
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#67 - Sarah Nicklin
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Actress and indie horror icon Sarah Nicklin, currently starring in V/H/S/Halloween, joins the lair to talk all things spooky! From her favorite Halloween memories and dream costumes to her experience joining the V/H/S franchise and slaying monsters in the “Home Haunt” segment, Sarah shares what keeps her coming back to horror and why Halloween will always have her heart.
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#66 - Halloween Horror Movie Roundtable
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What makes a horror movie perfect for Halloween night? In this roundtable discussion, Mike and Miranda are joined by Matt Woods and Mandy of Mandy’s Morgue of Horror to share favorite picks, hidden gems, and the films that capture the true spirit of October — from classics like Halloween and Beetlejuice to hidden gems like The Midnight Hour and beyond.
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#65 - Geo Rutherford
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Um, yes, hello! It’s Spooky Lake Month, and to kick off another October TikTok sensation, Geo Rutherford joins Mike and Miranda in the lair to talk about her unique way of celebrating. Geo also shares more about how she celebrated Halloween as a kid, what her Octobers are like now, and gives us a preview of what’s next for her, creatively.
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#64 - Baker | Hauntcast
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This week, Mike and Miranda welcome fellow podcaster Baker, G/Host of Hauntcast, into the lair. Baker shares a bit about his love of monsters as a kid, which was the gateway to becoming a home haunter and, eventually, a podcaster sharing his passion with his community.
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#63 - AJ LoCascio
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If you’ve run across The Spoops in your social feeds this spooky season, here’s your chance to meet their creator! AJ LoCascio joins the lair to talk about how his love of 90s Halloween specials led to a life-long love of October 31st and the accidental creation of his characters, The Spoops, which are now featured in a best-selling children’s book.
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#62 - Lori Castellon | Ghoul At Heart
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Ghoul at Heart’s Lori Castellon drops by the lair to chat about her new book, “Scare-cuterie,” out now! She also shares how her childhood love of Halloween inspired her to transform an everyday cooking blog into a spooky one, how she celebrates Halloween, and her all-time favorite recipes she’s ever shared.
info_outlineWe’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 Sanderson Sisters and gives us a first peek at his plans for Halloween 2025.