Episode Overview Halloween is more than candy and costumes — it’s a night steeped in thousands of years of ritual, folklore, and the mysterious veil between the living and the dead. Adam Berry takes listeners from the ancient Celtic fires of Samhain to the haunted basements of modern-day haunted houses, uncovering why we celebrate fear — and how the ghosts of the past still join in the fun.
ACT 1 — Between the Living and the Dead
Discover how Halloween began as Samhain, a festival marking the shift from summer to winter.
Explore the surprising roots of trick-or-treating and why early jack-o’-lanterns were carved from turnips, not pumpkins.
ACT 2 — Things That Go Bump in the Night
Adam shares personal memories of childhood Halloween magic.
A deeply personal story from Provincetown’s UU Church, where an All Hallows’ Eve séance blurs the line between the living and the dead.
Why Halloween night remains the most active time for paranormal investigation
ACT 3 — Don’t Look Behind You
Trace the origins of haunted attractions — from Marie Tussaud’s Chamber of Horrors to Disney’s Haunted Mansion.
Learn how Walt Disney’s imagination helped shape the modern haunted house industry.
Explore why being scared feels so good.
ACT 4 — A Haunted House Full of Real Ghosts
Adam sits down with Scott Simmons, creator of Scarehouse in Pittsburgh — one of America’s top haunted attractions.
Discover how the paranormal enhances the experience for both creators and guests.
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