My Spooky Gay Family

110: She‘s Never Flushed a Toilet Because She‘s a Psychopath (Poltergeist 1982)

Hey kids! Did you ever notice how polarizing ghost stories can be? Some people believe in them, some people don't, and some people think the stories are bizarre tales of incompetent parents ruining their children and having torrid affairs. Find out who felt that way and who didn't this week as we discuss the 1982 "classique nouveau" haunting story, "Poltergeist".

109: The Dick-Eaters of Kessel

Hello, spoopy folks! We are so excited to pop by and wish you a very happy Thanksgiving, and we are ALSO happy to continue our age-old tradition of celebrating by inviting Bob over to torture him with a true crime story! We have gotten into some crazy stories here at My Spooky Gay Family on Thanksgiving, but we have never gotten quite this... shocking. This week we are discussing the infamous Master Butcher himself, the German cannibal Armin Meiwes. Enjoy!

***PLEASE NOTE*** - This episode contains descriptions of violence and mutilation that some listeners may find disturbing or upsetting. Listener discretion is advised.

108: Pep, the Cat Murdering Dog (Eastern State Penitentiary)

Hey kids! This week we're going paranormal historical, and discussing one of the most haunted places in the United States. We are doing a deep dive into the history and hauntings of Eastern State Penitentiary- everything from its conception, famous prisoners, and infamous ghost stories, to our own personal experiences at Terror Behind the Walls... and beyond! Enjoy!

107: The Silence of the Beagle (I Know What You Did Last Summer)

Welcome back, friends! This week we're very passionately delving into one of the most iconic 90s slashers to follow the success of Kevin Williamson's hit "Scream". We're very lovingly discussing the beloved slasher, "I Know What You Did Last Summer"! We discuss everything from Pissi's fear of relinquishing control, to just how spooky Christmas is, from turkey dumplings, to whether or not Julie is a big whiny baby. Get into it!

106: Gerklak Wuz Here (The Bermuda Triangle)

Hello, kids! Thanks so much for your patience while we worked out a technical issue! This week we're discussing a popular phenomenon that has intrigued many people for many years, one that has even garnered attention from the likes of the Addams family! We're discussing the perplexing topic of the Bermuda Triangle! We cover everything from ocean farts to aliens, all the way down to more local "triangles", so enjoy, and let us know about your local triangles!

105: You‘re Only As Sick as Your Secrets (Cassandra Peterson, Elvira: Mistress of the Dark and Sam Irvin)

Happy Halloween, ghouls! We are officially at the end of the 13 Weeks of Halloween, and we at My Spooky Gay Family thought that the only way to celebrate was with a HUGE episode... so we are happy to share a very special interview with the Queen of Halloween, the star, heart, and legs behind Elvira, the Mistress of the Dark herself, Cassandra Peterson! In this episode, we chat with Cassandra about her new memoir, "Yours Cruelly, Elvira: Memoirs of the Mistress of the Dark". We chat about everything from coming out as queer, to living in a haunted house, to sharing a treehouse with a gun fanatic. It was a joy to chat with this amazing horror icon, and an interview you won't want to miss.

And as a very special added bonus, we went a step further and invited Sam Irvin, the director of Elvira's sophomore film, "Elvira's Haunted Hills", to stop by and chat about his career, his experience working with two of the biggest names in horror musical comedy, and what makes this movie the perfect cult classic to catch this Halloween as it's re-released on blu-ray!

Enjoy this Halloween episode, kids! These conversations were so much fun, and definitely two for the books.

104: Our Spooky Gay Trip to Blairsden (with Johnny and Tyler of That‘s Spooky!)

Happy 13th week of the 13 Weeks of Halloween, spoopy folks! We couldn't help but feel that this week deserved an extra special celebration since we've finally reached the reason for the season. As we all prepare for Halloween, it seems the only way to set the mood for All Hallows Eve is to turn off the lights, grab a spot by the fire, and listen to a very spooky story... so we're gonna give you one! On this episode we invite Johnny and Tyler from the podcast That's Spooky! to join us for a discussion about a true ghost story that actually happened to the Spooky Gay siblings many years ago. We've never told this story on the podcast, and we may have even prepared an extra special rendition for you. So lock your doors, grab a flashlight, and get ready to get spooky!

103: WHY DON‘T THEY HAVE TWO DIFFERENT NAMES (Halloween Kills)

Hello, kids! This week we're diving into one of the seemingly most divisive movies we've encountered here at My Spooky Gay Family in a while. Many people hated it vehemently, many loved it unconditionally, but everyone has had an opinion about the 2021 sequel to 2018's Halloween, Halloween Kills. Did we like it? Did we hate it? Which John was our favorite? You'll just have to listen to find out!

****SPOILER ALERT****: This episode contains spoilers about crucial plot points, character developments, and scenes from Halloween Kills. Please don't listen before watching the movie! - Glenn

102: They‘re Creepy and They‘re Kooky (The Addams Family 1991)

Hello ghouls! As we get nearer to Halloween, we're all looking for creepy movies that stir up that familiar chilly feeling with a dash of nostalgia, a big old helping of comedy, and an armful of lovably eccentric characters... what better example is there than Barry Sonnenfeld's 1991 classic movie about a spooky homecoming, "The Addams Family"??? We get into the nitty gritty of why we love these all together ookie folks, and why character actors save the world. Enjoy!

101: Go Find the Cupcake (Witchy Ways to Celebrate Samhain with Patty Kiernan)

There is a chill in the air, we're all getting ready to brave the winter, and the season is getting spooky! We all love Halloween, but how do the witchy folks celebrate this time of year? We're going to find out this week when Sam and Pissi are joined by druid practicioner, witchy guru, and friend of the pod Patty Kiernan! We chat about everything Samhain, easy ways to celebrate, and druid resources for interested listeners.

For those interested, you can learn more about ADF (Ár nDraíocht Féin) at http://www.adf.org.