By Pumpkin's Light

Gather ‘round by pumpkin’s light to listen to this Halloween 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.

#81 - Halloweeniacs 04/15/2026

#81 - Halloweeniacs In this episode, we welcome Mike and Matt — part of the team behind Halloweeniacs, a podcast celebrating all things spooky on the 13th and 31st of each month. The guys share their childhood Halloween memories, discuss whether year-round Halloween culture is diluting the season's magic or making it better, and reveal their October traditions. We dive into how they connected to create Halloweeniacs, their famous "Reese's or a Rock" rating scale, and the most controversial "Rock" ratings they've ever given. We’ve also got a special edition of our Lightning Round to wrap things up. /episode/index/show/e6a23fd2-c30b-4252-8720-7294abf7335d/id/40880635

#80 - Culliver Crantz 04/01/2026

#80 - Culliver Crantz Welcome award-winning author Culliver Crantz to the lair to discuss his middle-grade horror series, “FrightVision,” where each book connects to a larger mysterious experiment. Culliver shares his childhood Halloween memories, reveals the truth behind his origin story involving "cursed screws," and explains how spooky stories hook reluctant readers — including his work with young writers through FrightStorming workshops and “Exhibit A,” a collection of over 60 kid-authored tales. With the final FrightVision book releasing April 14, 2026, Culliver teases what's in store and reveals which of his own monsters he'd be most terrified to face in real life. /episode/index/show/e6a23fd2-c30b-4252-8720-7294abf7335d/id/40675945

#79 - Claire Dunlap 03/18/2026

#79 - Claire Dunlap Claire Dunlap, event producer behind Spooky Swap Meet and co-producer of Midsummer Scream, joins Mike and Miranda in the lair to share how Spooky Swap Meet was born during the pandemic, why Heritage Square Museum's Victorian manors are the perfect setting, and how she creates inclusive events for families and haunt fans alike. They also discuss Claire’s childhood Halloween obsession, life as a self-described "decor hoarder," and favorite moments from the year-round Halloween community. /episode/index/show/e6a23fd2-c30b-4252-8720-7294abf7335d/id/40522230

#78 - John Brhel | Spooky Shake Studios 03/04/2026

#78 - John Brhel | Spooky Shake Studios Today, Mike and Miranda welcome John Brhel, the artist behind Spooky Shake Studios, to the lair to discuss how he turned his year-round Halloween obsession into a thriving business creating spooky-cute art that celebrates all things October 31st. John shares childhood Halloween memories from New York, reveals how he makes every day feel like Halloween, and the surreal experience of having Jennifer Love Hewitt tattoo his artwork on her arm. /episode/index/show/e6a23fd2-c30b-4252-8720-7294abf7335d/id/40309290

#77 - Julia Halina Hadas | Witchcraft Cocktails 02/18/2026

#77 - Julia Halina Hadas | Witchcraft Cocktails In this episode, we welcome Julia Halina Hadas, the magical mixologist behind Witchcraft Cocktails, to discuss how she blends her witchcraft practice with craft cocktail expertise. Julia shares her journey from San Francisco bartender to author, explaining how she transforms recipes into spells and why ingredients like herbs, crystals, and intention matter. We also dive into her latest book, Mystical Mocktails, her Halloween memories and traditions, and how she celebrates spooky season as a practicing witch. /episode/index/show/e6a23fd2-c30b-4252-8720-7294abf7335d/id/40145710

#76 Jason McKittrick 02/04/2026

#76 Jason McKittrick Jason McKittrick, the artist behind The Cryptocurium and co-creator of the beloved Order of the Thinned Veil, joins Mike and Miranda in the lair to talk about Halloween, horror, and the art of handmade monsters. Jason shares stories from his childhood Halloweens, his love of vintage autumnal nostalgia, and the eerie inspirations behind his “handmade horrors,” including his longtime fascination with Lovecraftian creatures. From sculpting rituals to a decade of creative chemistry with Sam Heimer — and even a peek inside his paranormal podcast Other Dangers — this episode is a celebration of spooky art and the magic of keeping Halloween alive all year long. /episode/index/show/e6a23fd2-c30b-4252-8720-7294abf7335d/id/39980555

#75 - Spooky Professor 01/21/2026

#75 - Spooky Professor Meet the wildly creative Spooky Professor, a professional cosplayer known for bringing iconic horror characters, and her own original creations, to life at SoCal’s biggest Halloween and horror events. From childhood Halloween memories and dream costumes to the painstaking process behind transformations like Poe and Gilly Anne Phibian, she shares what fuels her love of spooky cosplay. It’s a fun, fang-filled look at Halloween, horror, and the art of becoming someone (or something) else for the night. /episode/index/show/e6a23fd2-c30b-4252-8720-7294abf7335d/id/39795150

#74 - Ben Farthing 01/07/2026

#74 - Ben Farthing Meet Ben Farthing, a horror author whose love of Halloween and storytelling began in childhood and now fuels a body of work steeped in liminal spaces, nightmares, and eerie imagination. He joins the lair to explore his earliest Halloween memories, the traditions he keeps today, the writers and weird tales that shaped him, and the inspirations behind his viral books — including The 31st Trick-or-Treater and the “I Found Horror” series. /episode/index/show/e6a23fd2-c30b-4252-8720-7294abf7335d/id/39624000

#73 - Juli Draney 12/17/2025

#73 - Juli Draney Composer and pianist Juli Draney joins the lair to explore the childhood Halloween memories and musical inspirations that eventually led her to create the whimsical world of Henry’s Halloween. She shares how her early love of costumes, traditions, and storytelling shaped both the original book and its evolution into a full rock opera ballet that blends classical, metal, funk, and dance into a magical, immersive experience. /episode/index/show/e6a23fd2-c30b-4252-8720-7294abf7335d/id/39421545

#72 - Christopher Cox | October Rds 12/03/2025

#72 - Christopher Cox | October Rds Halloween fine artist Christopher Cox explores the childhood memories, handmade costumes, and year-round traditions that shaped his lifelong love of the holiday. He also talks about the story behind his intricate sculpted creations and his brand October Rds, offering a look into his creative process, inspirations, and the magic that fuels his witchy, whimsical work. /episode/index/show/e6a23fd2-c30b-4252-8720-7294abf7335d/id/39247690

#71 - Spooky Cat Press 11/19/2025

#71 - Spooky Cat Press 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. /episode/index/show/e6a23fd2-c30b-4252-8720-7294abf7335d/id/39090535

#70 - Halloween Hangover, Vol. 3 11/05/2025

#70 - Halloween Hangover, Vol. 3 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! /episode/index/show/e6a23fd2-c30b-4252-8720-7294abf7335d/id/38904780

#69 - Jake Hagen 10/29/2025

#69 - Jake Hagen 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. /episode/index/show/e6a23fd2-c30b-4252-8720-7294abf7335d/id/38817675

#68 - Halloween Music Roundtable Discussion 10/22/2025

#68 - Halloween Music Roundtable Discussion 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. /episode/index/show/e6a23fd2-c30b-4252-8720-7294abf7335d/id/38737405

#67 - Sarah Nicklin 10/15/2025

#67 - Sarah Nicklin 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. /episode/index/show/e6a23fd2-c30b-4252-8720-7294abf7335d/id/38587120

#66 - Halloween Horror Movie Roundtable 10/08/2025

#66 - Halloween Horror Movie Roundtable 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. /episode/index/show/e6a23fd2-c30b-4252-8720-7294abf7335d/id/38472915

#65 - Geo Rutherford 10/01/2025

#65 - Geo Rutherford 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. /episode/index/show/e6a23fd2-c30b-4252-8720-7294abf7335d/id/38417500

#64 - Baker | Hauntcast 09/24/2025

#64 - Baker | Hauntcast 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. /episode/index/show/e6a23fd2-c30b-4252-8720-7294abf7335d/id/38335500

#63 - AJ LoCascio 09/10/2025

#63 - AJ LoCascio 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. /episode/index/show/e6a23fd2-c30b-4252-8720-7294abf7335d/id/38144090

#62 - Lori Castellon | Ghoul At Heart 08/27/2025

#62 - Lori Castellon | Ghoul At Heart 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. /episode/index/show/e6a23fd2-c30b-4252-8720-7294abf7335d/id/37974625

#61 - Midsummer Scream Tips & Tricks 08/13/2025

#61 - Midsummer Scream Tips & Tricks Another Midsummer Scream is here, and Mike and Miranda have gathered their spooky crew to share their best tips and tricks for the world’s largest Halloween and horror convention. Hear why our guests started attending, what their hidden gem is, and what they’re looking forward to most for 2025. /episode/index/show/e6a23fd2-c30b-4252-8720-7294abf7335d/id/37770750

#60 - Jorene | Shivers of Delight 07/30/2025

#60 - Jorene | Shivers of Delight Ready to get into collecting Halloween artwork? Mike and Miranda welcome Jorene from Shivers of Delight into the lair. As a longtime art collector and Halloween lover, Jorene shares her favorite holiday memories, her tips for collecting, and the exciting new project she’s launching this summer. /episode/index/show/e6a23fd2-c30b-4252-8720-7294abf7335d/id/37604165

#59 - Doug Welker | Spooky Villages 07/16/2025

#59 - Doug Welker | Spooky Villages Dive into the world of Halloween village collections with Doug Welker from SpookyVillages.com. In this conversation, Doug shares how 90s Halloween cartoons fueled his early love of the holiday, how he got into collection Lemax and Department 56 pieces, and his best tips for newbies just starting their collections. /episode/index/show/e6a23fd2-c30b-4252-8720-7294abf7335d/id/37410380

#58 - Mandy | Mandy's Morgue of Horror 07/02/2025

#58 - Mandy | Mandy's Morgue of Horror If you’ve loved horror movies since childhood, you’ll love today’s guest. Meet Mandy from Mandy’s Morgue of Horror! She joins us to discuss how her love of Halloween has evolved from childhood to adulthood, how her dad instilled a love of horror in her from a young age, and the horror movies she’s most excited to see this year. /episode/index/show/e6a23fd2-c30b-4252-8720-7294abf7335d/id/37254340

#57 - Laura Lee | The Halloween Collector 06/18/2025

#57 - Laura Lee | The Halloween Collector Artist and decor collector Laura Lee joins Mike and Miranda in the lair to talk about her childhood Halloweens in New England, how she approaches her all-out decorating ideas each year, and why she decided to expand her artwork to Halloween motifs. /episode/index/show/e6a23fd2-c30b-4252-8720-7294abf7335d/id/37051880

#56 - Melissa España | Splash of Spooky 06/04/2025

#56 - Melissa España | Splash of Spooky Need just a splash of spooky in your every day? Then you’ll love meeting Melissa España! Since 2020, her website has been a resource for all things fall and Halloween. In this episode, she shares why she started it during the pandemic, the fun Halloween tradition she created for her son, and why Chicago might be the spookiest city of all. /episode/index/show/e6a23fd2-c30b-4252-8720-7294abf7335d/id/36844565

#55 - Corrine Phillips 05/21/2025

#55 - Corrine Phillips Writer, artist, and self-proclaimed autumn person Corrine Phillips enters the lair today to talk about her unique familial connection to Halloween, why “The Halloween Tree” is her favorite spooky piece of literature, and how October’s natural world inspires her creativity. /episode/index/show/e6a23fd2-c30b-4252-8720-7294abf7335d/id/36653000

#54 - Ali Walden | Me and Annabel Lee 05/07/2025

#54 - Ali Walden | Me and Annabel Lee If you love Halloween parties, goth-it-yourself projects, and Edgar Allan Poe…meet Ali Walden from Me and Annable Lee. This blog, started in 2016, is a hub for all these things and more. Ali shares her idyllic childhood Halloween memories, what drew her to Poe’s work, and what she has in store for 2025. /episode/index/show/e6a23fd2-c30b-4252-8720-7294abf7335d/id/36449995

#53 - Julia McCue | Horsefeathers 04/23/2025

#53 - Julia McCue | Horsefeathers In today’s episode, we take a trip to Sleepy Hollow Country — home of Julia McCue. Julia shares how she strives to make her family-owned restaurant, Horsefeathers, a Halloween destination, her favorite spooky spots to visit in the Hudson River Valley, and what her ideal October 31st looks like. /episode/index/show/e6a23fd2-c30b-4252-8720-7294abf7335d/id/36256875

#52 - Jeff DePaoli | Wicked New England 04/09/2025

#52 - Jeff DePaoli | Wicked New England Looking for the best way to celebrate halfway to Halloween? Then you’re going to want to check out Jeff DePaoli’s new event, Wicked New England. Mike and Miranda dive into everything about this Salem-based celebration, where Jeff’s love of Halloween originated, and lots of 90s Halloween nostalgia. /episode/index/show/e6a23fd2-c30b-4252-8720-7294abf7335d/id/36048385

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