*Bonus* Dia de los Muertos
In this bonus episode, Lisa and I discuss The Day of the Dead, which is a Halloween-esue holiday celebrated in Mexico, as well as Central and Southern America. We discuss…
In this bonus episode, Lisa and I discuss The Day of the Dead, which is a Halloween-esue holiday celebrated in Mexico, as well as Central and Southern America. We discuss…
The Haunted History of Halloween Halloween is clearly one of my favorite holidays. It is also one of the most complex holidays to trace the origins of! Luckily I have…
In this bonus episode, Roger and I take a look at how the zombie has changes in pop culture, from the single captive, mesmerized by the voodoo priest, to the…
The Creepy History of the Common Corridor Why do dark corridors fill us with a sense of unease? Why was The Shining so successful at creating an escalating sense of…
Just like every superhero has an origin story, so do all the super toys you remember as a kid. In this bonus episode, we discuss how Lizzy McGee's 'Landlord' game…
Classic Toys Whether it's your Big Wheel, Crayola crayons, a Barbie doll, or your G.I. Joes, nothing conjures up your childhood like seeing your favorite toy again. Toy historian Tim…
Creating a Neon Sign *Bonus* - Creating a Neon Sign The actual process of crafting a neon sign was a lost art for decades. The only record of their creation…
The Art of Neon Signs What is not to love about neon signs? These buzzing beauties have become synonymous with the open road. From their invention in the 30's, to…