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Holidays After Dark
Holidays After Dark
98 episodes
14 hours ago
Holidays After Dark is a year round podcast which explores the strange, unusual, and dark sides of the holidays while also paying tribute to the lighthearted festivities we all know and love!
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Holidays After Dark is a year round podcast which explores the strange, unusual, and dark sides of the holidays while also paying tribute to the lighthearted festivities we all know and love!
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Episodes (20/98)
Holidays After Dark
Christmas 2025 Part Four: The White Elephant in the Room

In this episode, Kristin explores the history of the often emotion-evoking tradition of White Elephant gift exchanges at Christmas time and some of the controversial items they've included.

Buy some merch: https://holidaysafterdark-shop.fourthwall.com/ and https://www.etsy.com/shop/HolidaysAfterDark

Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com. 

Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast 

Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark 

Buy a Simulockrum Lock Picking Game here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TemporalTravels?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1520054429&from_page=listing

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.  

Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

Thank you to Pete Byrnes for composing the theme song!

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3 days ago
16 minutes 53 seconds

Holidays After Dark
Christmas 2025 Part Three: Naughty & Nice with CJ and Gerry

In this episode, CJ from the Rose Suchak Ladder Podcast and Gerry D. from Totally Rad Christmas join Kristin and debate their naughty and nice lists for the holiday season!


Listen to Rose Suchak Ladder here.

Listen to Totally Rad Chistmas here.

Buy some merch: https://holidaysafterdark-shop.fourthwall.com/ and https://www.etsy.com/shop/HolidaysAfterDark

Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com. 

Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast 

Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark 

Buy a Simulockrum Lock Picking Game here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TemporalTravels?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1520054429&from_page=listing

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.  

Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

Thank you to Pete Byrnes for composing the theme song!

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1 week ago
1 hour 29 minutes 40 seconds

Holidays After Dark
Christmas 2025 Part Two: Decking the Halls with Brian Herald

In this episode, Kristin interviews Brian Herald, who is the co-host of the wildly successful Deck the Hallmark Podcast! They discuss Brian's feelings about holidays, how he got into the world of Hallmark podcasting, and how their new novel "Oh, Christmas Tree" came to be.


Listen to Deck the Hallmark and buy their new book here.

Buy some merch: https://holidaysafterdark-shop.fourthwall.com/ and https://www.etsy.com/shop/HolidaysAfterDark

Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com. 

Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast 

Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark 

Buy a Simulockrum Lock Picking Game here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TemporalTravels?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1520054429&from_page=listing

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.  

Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

Thank you to Pete Byrnes for composing the theme song!

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3 weeks ago
56 minutes 47 seconds

Holidays After Dark
Christmas 2025 Part One: Cindy Lou, Who?

In this episode, Kristin recaps her recent Halloween-filled trip to Los Angeles and reviews Taylor Momsen's new Christmas album "Pretty Reckless Christmas".


Buy some merch: https://holidaysafterdark-shop.fourthwall.com/ and https://www.etsy.com/shop/HolidaysAfterDark

Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com. 

Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast 

Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark 

Buy a Simulockrum Lock Picking Game here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TemporalTravels?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1520054429&from_page=listing

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.  

Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

Thank you to Pete Byrnes for composing the theme song!

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1 month ago
18 minutes 50 seconds

Holidays After Dark
Halloween 2025 Part Four: My Favorite Things

In this episode, Kristin shares some of her favorite Halloween tricks and treats, including movies, snacks, and more!


Click here for the pumpkin muffin recipe!

Buy some merch: https://holidaysafterdark-shop.fourthwall.com/ and https://www.etsy.com/shop/HolidaysAfterDark

Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com. 

Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast 

Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark 

Buy a Simulockrum Lock Picking Game here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TemporalTravels?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1520054429&from_page=listing

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.  

Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

Thank you to Pete Byrnes for composing the theme song!

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1 month ago
20 minutes 52 seconds

Holidays After Dark
Ghosts, Chicken Wings, and Castles: An Interview with Farand Wasiak

In this episode, Kristin chats with her friend, fellow Digital Forensics Examiner, and podcast host Farand Wasiak all about his passion for Halloween and Christmas, his international spooky travels, and unveils a ghostly encounter that Farand had while living at Forstmann Castle.


Check out Farand on the IACIS podcast here!

Buy some merch: https://holidaysafterdark shop.fourthwall.com/ and https://www.etsy.com/shop/HolidaysAfterDark

Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com. 

Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast 

Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark 

Buy a Simulockrum Lock Picking Game here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TemporalTravels?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1520054429&from_page=listing

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.  

Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

Thank you to Pete Byrnes for composing the theme song!

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1 month ago
1 hour 2 minutes 10 seconds

Holidays After Dark
Halloween 2025 Part Three: The World of Tim Burton

In this Halloween episode, Holidays After Dark examines the career of Director, Producer, Writer, and Artist Tim Burton. Some of his notable films and accomplishments are also discussed.


Buy some merch: https://holidaysafterdark-shop.fourthwall.com/ and https://www.etsy.com/shop/HolidaysAfterDark

Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com. 

Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast 

Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark 

Buy a Simulockrum Lock Picking Game here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TemporalTravels?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1520054429&from_page=listing

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.  

Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

Thank you to Pete Byrnes for composing the theme song!


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2 months ago
18 minutes 31 seconds

Holidays After Dark
Halloween 2025 Part Two: History of Horror

In this episode, Holidays After Dark continues the Halloween celebrations and explores the history of the horror movie genre. Kristin also unravels the effects that these fear-inducing films have had on popular culture.


Buy some merch: https://holidaysafterdark-shop.fourthwall.com/ and https://www.etsy.com/shop/HolidaysAfterDark

Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com. 

Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast 

Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark 

Buy a Simulockrum Lock Picking Game here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TemporalTravels?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1520054429&from_page=listing

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.  

Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

Thank you to Pete Byrnes for composing the theme song!

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2 months ago
20 minutes 8 seconds

Holidays After Dark
Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas: Alonso Duralde Returns

In this episode, Author, Film Critic, and Podcaster Alonso Duralde returns to the show once again to discuss his upcoming book "Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas: Revised and Updated Edition". Kristin and Alonso also play a fun game of Christmas Would You Rather.


Buy the “Have Yourself A Movie Little Christmas: Updated and Revised” book here!

Buy some merch: https://holidaysafterdark-shop.fourthwall.com/ and https://www.etsy.com/shop/HolidaysAfterDark

Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com. 

Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast 

Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark 

Buy a Simulockrum Lock Picking Game here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TemporalTravels?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1520054429&from_page=listing

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.  

Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

Thank you to Pete Byrnes for composing the theme song!

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3 months ago
50 minutes 18 seconds

Holidays After Dark
Halloween 2025 Part One: Unmasked

In this episode, Holidays After Dark uncovers the history behind Halloween costume masks. The origins of Michael Myers' mask in the iconic Halloween movie franchise is also discussed.


Buy some merch: https://holidaysafterdark-shop.fourthwall.com/ and https://www.etsy.com/shop/HolidaysAfterDark

Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com. 

Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast 

Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark 

Buy a Simulockrum Lock Picking Game here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TemporalTravels?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1520054429&from_page=listing

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.  

Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

Thank you to Pete Byrnes for composing the theme song!

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3 months ago
19 minutes 23 seconds

Holidays After Dark
Christmas in July 2025: Haunted Holidays

In this episode, Holidays After Dark explores the Victorian tradition of telling ghost stories during Christmas time and uncovers how books like A Christmas Carol helped the practice seep into popular culture all throughout the world.


Buy some merch: https://holidaysafterdark-shop.fourthwall.com/ and https://www.etsy.com/shop/HolidaysAfterDark

Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com. 

Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast 

Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark 

Buy a Simulockrum Lock Picking Game here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TemporalTravels?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1520054429&from_page=listing

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.  

Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

Thank you to Pete Byrnes for composing the theme song!

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4 months ago
17 minutes 16 seconds

Holidays After Dark
Christmas in July 2025: A Conversation with the Christmas Aficionado

In this episode, Kristin chats with Joe Fulton, who is the creator of the Christmas Aficionado Youtube Channel and The Christmas Summit Podcast, all about his holiday-loving origin story, his fascinating journey through content creation, and so much more!


Watch the Christmas Aficionado here.

Buy some merch: https://holidaysafterdark-shop.fourthwall.com/ and https://www.etsy.com/shop/HolidaysAfterDark

Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com. 

Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast 

Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark 

Buy a Simulockrum Lock Picking Game here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TemporalTravels?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1520054429&from_page=listing

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.  

Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

Thank you to Pete Byrnes for composing the theme song!

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5 months ago
1 hour 5 minutes 43 seconds

Holidays After Dark
Christmas in July 2025: Trick or Treat Takeover

In this episode, Holidays After Dark will discuss how a newer holiday, Summerween, rivals Christmas in July for the most passionate out-of-season celebration! The origins of Summerween are discussed, followed by an exploration of how countries around the world recognize Christmas in the middle of summer.

Buy some merch: https://holidaysafterdark-shop.fourthwall.com/ and https://www.etsy.com/shop/HolidaysAfterDark

Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com. 

Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast 

Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark 

Buy a Simulockrum Lock Picking Game here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TemporalTravels?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1520054429&from_page=listing

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.  

Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

Thank you to Pete Byrnes for composing the theme song!

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5 months ago
17 minutes 17 seconds

Holidays After Dark
Summer Solstice 2025: Let's Get Stonehenged

In this episode, Holidays After Dark explores the wonders of Stonehenge and investigates its mysterious creation and significance during the Summer Solstice.


Buy some merch: https://holidaysafterdark-shop.fourthwall.com/ and https://www.etsy.com/shop/HolidaysAfterDark

Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com. 

Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast 

Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark 

Buy a Simulockrum Lock Picking Game here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TemporalTravels?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1520054429&from_page=listing

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.  

Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

Thank you to Pete Byrnes for composing the theme song!

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6 months ago
17 minutes 35 seconds

Holidays After Dark
National Gingerbread Day 2025: Sugar, Spice, and Everything Nice?

In this episode, Holidays After Dark explores the extensive history of Gingerbread, speculates on how National Gingerbread Day came to be, and ties the treat to Hansel and Gretel and beyond!


Buy some merch: https://holidaysafterdark-shop.fourthwall.com/ and https://www.etsy.com/shop/HolidaysAfterDark

Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com. 

Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast 

Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark 

Buy a Simulockrum Lock Picking Game here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TemporalTravels?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1520054429&from_page=listing

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.  

Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

Thank you to Pete Byrnes for composing the theme song!

 


 


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6 months ago
16 minutes 20 seconds

Holidays After Dark
National Missing Children's Day 2025: Never Stop Searching

In this episode, Kristin uncovers the mission behind National Missing Children's Day and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. The infamous cases of the abductions of Adam Walsh and Etan Patz are also explored.


Get more info about NCMEC here.

Buy some merch: https://holidaysafterdark-shop.fourthwall.com/and https://www.etsy.com/shop/HolidaysAfterDark

Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com. 

Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast 

Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark 

Buy a Simulockrum Lock Picking Game here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TemporalTravels?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1520054429&from_page=listing

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.  

Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

Thank you to Pete Byrnes for composing the theme song!

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7 months ago
18 minutes 56 seconds

Holidays After Dark
Star Wars Day 2025: May the 4th Be With You

In this episode, Holidays After Dark explores the pop culture phenomenon "Star Wars Day" and the history behind its famous slogan "May the 4th be with you".


Buy some merch: https://holidaysafterdark-shop.fourthwall.com/ and https://www.etsy.com/shop/HolidaysAfterDark

Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com. 

Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast 

Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark 

Buy a Simulockrum Lock Picking Game here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TemporalTravels?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1520054429&from_page=listing

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.  

Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

Thank you to Pete Byrnes for composing the theme song!

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7 months ago
17 minutes 28 seconds

Holidays After Dark
Holidays Unfiltered: A Conversation with CJ

For the 80th episode of Holidays After Dark, Kristin sits down with the host of The Rose Suchak Ladder podcast, CJ, to chat about the complexities of holidays, our mutual love for Christmas, and how tattoos and mental health can play a role in all of this.


Listen to The Rose Suchak Ladder podcast here.

Buy some merch: https://holidaysafterdark-shop.fourthwall.com/and https://www.etsy.com/shop/HolidaysAfterDark

Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com. 

Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast 

Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark 

Buy a Simulockrum Lock Picking Game here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TemporalTravels?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1520054429&from_page=listing

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.  

Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

Thank you to Pete Byrnes for composing the theme song!

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8 months ago
59 minutes 33 seconds

Holidays After Dark
Easter 2025: Spooks and Sweets

In this episode, Holidays After Dark explores a witchy Swedish Easter tradition and uncovers the complex history behind two Easter candy classics...Peeps and Jelly Beans!


Buy some merch: https://holidaysafterdark-shop.fourthwall.com/and https://www.etsy.com/shop/HolidaysAfterDark

Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com. 

Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast 

Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark 

Buy a Simulockrum Lock Picking Game here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TemporalTravels?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1520054429&from_page=listing

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.  

Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

Thank you to Pete Byrnes for composing the theme song!

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8 months ago
19 minutes 30 seconds

Holidays After Dark
Spring 2025: Don't Waffle on Listening!

In this episode, Kristin recaps her recent trip to Nashville, recognizes the start of Spring, and explores the unexpected history behind International Waffle Day!


Buy some merch: https://holidaysafterdark-shop.fourthwall.com/and https://www.etsy.com/shop/HolidaysAfterDark

Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com. 

Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast 

Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark 

Buy a Simulockrum Lock Picking Game here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TemporalTravels?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1520054429&from_page=listing

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.  

Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

Thank you to Pete Byrnes for composing the theme song!

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8 months ago
15 minutes 24 seconds

Holidays After Dark
Holidays After Dark is a year round podcast which explores the strange, unusual, and dark sides of the holidays while also paying tribute to the lighthearted festivities we all know and love!