EP 456 Figures You Associate With Halloween

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Charles and Will kick off Spookfest by revealing Sam died in a hurricane and Matt quit the show, leaving them to host alone.

The episode begins with Charles and Will introducing themselves as the sole hosts for this Spookfest installment, joking that Sam died in Hurricane Milton while reloading in Florida and Matt quit the show after 11 years. They set a lighthearted, irreverent tone, avoiding political topics. Will starts his list with George A. Romero, praising his zombie film legacy and critiquing The Walking Dead. Charles counters with Jack Skellington, expressing frustration over the character's popularity despite his dislike for The Nightmare Before Christmas. Will's number four is Rob Zombie, noting his horror aesthetic and sharing a personal story about watching his films with a affected cousin. Charles chooses Beetlejuice, highlighting Michael Keaton's limited screen time. Will's number three is Simon from Session 9, referencing a real abandoned asylum he visited. Charles picks the Misfits, explaining their Halloween vibe through music and style. Will's number two is a neighbor who gave out full-size candy bars but had a disliked Dalmatian. Charles's number one is Heidi Klum for her elaborate annual costumes. Will's top pick is his dad, who created immersive Halloween displays with crime scene tape and spider pulleys. The episode concludes with a 'fun butt list' from listeners, including jokes about Jason Voorhees and The Simpsons.

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A loose Halloween list that turns personal memories into the joke.

Top 5 of Death opens Spookfest season with Charles and Will, who are a couple days late for tragic reasons, and settles into a loose Halloween list that feels more like a conversation than a formal ranking.

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For Spookfest season on October 9th, when you want Halloween talk that wanders through movies, memories, and side stories.

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