Boys and Ghouls

The twelve previous Halloween episodes of the Boys and Ghouls podcast is the subject of this retrospective episode of the Boys and Ghouls podcast.   Listen in as Kat and Marshall review and remember their contributions to enriching the Halloween season.  Thrill, as the Boys and Ghouls duo expand a little on a lot of topics, give follow-ups, and recall what it took to get a quality Halloween episode in the can.   Not just remembering the topic of Halloween on old-time-radio, Kat and Marshall take their first look at Orson Wells’s chilling radio adaptation of “Dracula”.  Revisiting Halloween commercials, Kat and Marshall take a fresh look at the use of Dracula in these undead advertisements.  Since they originally covered “Saturday Night Live” Halloween sketches, a hard-to-find 1989 sketch has been unearthed, with James Woods as Dracula.  And, tuning back into the topic of Halloween episodes of prime time television, the Boys and Ghouls duo find a new pair of Halloween episodes to share, though neither feature any Draculas.   Join us on this trip through the twelve Halloweens that span the years that Boys and Ghouls has been out there for your enjoyment.  You don’t need to have listened to our twelve previous Halloween episode to enjoy this one… but it wouldn’t hurt.

Cats in horror is the topic of this long awaited episode of “Boys and Ghouls”.  Give it a listen, right meow, and curl up to Kat and Marshall’s discussion of the most memorable times a cat has brought its spooky energy to the screen.     This exchange of facts about felines on film is delivered in nine categories.  These include; black cats, our favorite real-life cat, the best animated cat, our preferred TV cats, cats out for revenge, cats in anthology horror, and more.   Along the way, we discuss both Edgar Allan Poe with his writing of “The Black Cat” and Stephen King for his writing of several notable spooky cats.  Plus, you might learn a little something when Kat Presents, “Katherine’s Cat Fact Corner”.  You may never look at cats the same again!   So, check it out.  This episode (our 90th) is more fun than a piece of dangling string.  It’s more amusing than getting into an empty cardboard box.  It’s more informative than seeing well in low light.  And it’s scarier than getting your fur wet!

The business of Halloween is booming so Kat and Marshall are taking a look at the billion dollar holiday at the end of October.   Listen in, as we discuss the fact, figures, and frights that keep this season in the black… while dripping red!  We celebrate the store displays, the soda stacks, the Spirit Halloween Store and its recent movie.  Kat shares the first Halloween in The White House and tells about her own experiences of having a birthday so close to Halloween.   Then, pump up the volume as we recall the ultimate impulse purchase, the spooky sounds albums.  Turn any front porch or garage into a haunted house with these creepy cassettes!   Plus, we look at the haunting history of the Morris Costume Company.  Started by the original Dr. Evil of the spook show circuit, this family business levitated to the top of their field by doing what they loved, providing frights and fantasy to generations of customers.

The documentary “American Movie” (1999) chronicles the struggles of a Wisconsin film maker to complete his black and white horror short-film, “Coven”.  For this episode of “Boys and Ghouls”, Kat and Marshall will look at both movies and bring you the story of Mark Borchardt; the midwestern man, doggedly determined to see his vision through to completion.   Through “American Movie” and “Coven” we get to know the other characters in Mark’s orbit; the grumpy, reluctant producer Uncle Bill and Mark’s woolly, steadfast friend, Mike Schank.  Together, with local talent and family members, they find a way to bring “Coven” to the big screen.   So, join us as we look at this often-funny and always inspiring story along with the un-compromised horror movie that resulted from it.

TV show Halloween episodes are the topic of this tuned-in episode of Boys and Ghouls.   Listen in, as Kat and Marshall visit a few fun reruns from the days of black and white classic television.  Then, we look at some more modern programs from the days when a network knew how to package and promote a whole October night with Halloween-themed episodes of their prime-time lineup.   Then, we switch over to the topic of horror icons as guest stars for a show’s Halloween episode.  We take a special look at the many tv show cameos of the ghoul of your dreams, Elvira.   Also, Marshall shares his experiences as a zombie-for-a-day, and Kat shares some Halloween treats from the local drug store.   It’s an episode you’d hate to miss!