The Halloween Podcast

12/11/2025

Meghan and I are working on some really cool holiday-themed episodes right now, and we can’t wait to share them with you!

And for the spooky folks out there…
I’m currently writing a brand-new holiday horror story titled Home for the Howlin’ Days — a creepy Christmas tale about family, winter legends, and something lurking in the snowy woods. ❄️👀

Stay tuned… things are about to get festive and frightening!

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving! Meghan takes the lead in this episode as we serve up a holiday special stuffed with history, tradition, and a hearty helping of SPOOKY! So, kick back, relax, and have a listen as you enjoy that 2nd slice of pie.
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The Halloween Podcast Thanksgiving Holiday Special is available now wherever you listen to podcasts! 🎧

https://open.spotify.com/episode/26orbAxBm70zpjbPMlsr7y?si=M8NslK3MSWedHORPgd8UOw

# HolidaySpecial

11/26/2025

🦃👻 New Thanksgiving Special Alert! 👻🦃

Check your feed! I have a brand new episode of The Halloween Podcast Presents ready for you just in time for the holiday. It is a Thanksgiving horror comedy called “He’s Here for Seconds” about a family trying to get through the holiday after losing their loudest relative… only to find out that some parts of family are a lot harder to get rid of than others.

If you need something spooky and funny to listen to while you cook, travel, or hide from your own Uncle Marty, this one is for you.

If you enjoy the story, please leave a review and let me know what you think. It really helps the show and I am thankful for every single one. 🧡🕯️

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2HTlfzr6eDGVhu94biAjze?si=MP-qxt3ZQwakgi_kkfiUlg

11/19/2025

Lyle is still away but never fear, we have some fun episode plans in the works for you!
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11/12/2025

Lyle wanted to share some personal news with everyone. His father is currently in the hospital undergoing cancer treatment. Sadly, he’s become too weak for his next round of chemotherapy and now weighs only 85 pounds.

Because of this, Lyle will be making an emergency trip to see his father and be with family. The Halloween Podcast will be on hold for at least one more week—possibly two—while he focuses on what matters most.

Thank you all for your understanding, support, and continued kindness during this difficult time. Please keep Lyle’s dad in your thoughts and prayers.

11/08/2025

We've got some fun and nostalgic episodes coming up next week. Stay tuned wherever you listen to podcasts! Can you guess the sitcom we'll be watching? 👻🎃🎧

11/06/2025

We're taking some time to record and catch our breath after the marathon that was The Dark Record. We'll be back next week with some brand-new episodes! Thanks for your patience. Stay tuned and watch this space. 👻🐈‍⬛️🎃🎧

11/04/2025

Watch this space for some exciting new episodes! In the meantime, do you have any traditions around telling ghost stories? If so, we want to hear about them in the comments!
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11/03/2025

Next weekend I, Lyle, will be at Corinth Comic Con in Corinth, MS. I’ll be there handing out podcast merch and talking to fans of the show. If you’re in the area, come say hi!

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween!

After an incredible run, The Dark Record series has officially come to a close. It’s been one of the most rewarding projects I’ve ever worked on, and I want to thank everyone who listened, shared, and joined me for that journey through history’s strangest mysteries. But as one chapter ends, another begins…

I’ve been searching for a cohost for The Halloween Podcast for quite some time. Over the years, people reached out, but no one ever quite felt like the right fit. That all changed when I got a message from Meghan. From our very first conversation, we clicked right away — her passion for storytelling, history, and Halloween made it clear she was exactly what I was looking for in a cohost.

Together, we’re kicking off a brand-new era of The Halloween Podcast with our first (non The Dark Record related) episode: “Find the Real Dark Record.” In this one, we play a game where two stories are fake and one is real — and you get to play along and see if you can spot the truth. We also share some of our favorite Halloween memories and a few fun Halloween facts to get you in the spooky spirit.

Don’t worry — I’ll still be doing solo episodes for those who enjoy the narration-style shows. That just means there’s going to be even more awesome Halloween content for you wonderful listeners.

Thank you all for being part of this journey. Your support has helped this show grow more than I ever imagined. Meghan and I can’t wait to share what’s coming next. 🎃👻

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4TWB9U7k9QpBM11EYcciF6?si=oxS2hgdUTfujuyZv2Jvwqw

The Halloween Podcast · Episode

10/31/2025

Episode 93: The Bolden Cylinder with author, Norman Woolworth

In this special episode of The Halloween Podcast, Meghan and I are joined by author Norman Woolworth to discuss his latest novel, The Bolden Cylinder, part of the Bruneau Abellard series. We dive into the mysteries behind a vintage Edison cylinder found in a New Orleans antique piece, the unsolved missing-person case it ties to, and how the city’s rich musical past—particularly the legend of Buddy Bolden—fueled the story. We talk history, jazz, intrigue, and how one artefact can connect decades of Florida crime, R&B culture, and Southern ghosts of the past.

Episode 93 of The Halloween Podcast is out now. 🎧
👉 Listen on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you get your podcasts.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5tr56UlCXx9PnkNaKjb4Tl?si=dOZEbQhDQzmg23PLf5gEAA