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Lyle Perez
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The Halloween Podcast Host
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Lyle Perez is the creator and host of The Halloween Podcast, a show dedicated to exploring the history, folklore, and nostalgia of Halloween. Based in Savannah, Tennessee, Lyle is also a real estate agent, coin shop owner, and lifelong collector with a passion for uncovering spooky stories and hidden treasures. When he’s not behind the mic, he’s writing eerie tales, performing in local theater, or sharing his love for Halloween year-round. His mission is simple: to keep the spirit of Halloween alive, one story at a time.
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May 31, 2026 ∙ 3 min
How Long Have We Been Carving Pumpkins? The Newspapers Tell a Different Story
Every Halloween, millions of people carve pumpkins without giving much thought to where the tradition came from. We scoop out the insides, cut a face into the shell, drop a candle inside, and place it on the porch. It’s one of the most recognizable symbols of Halloween. But while digging through old newspaper archives recently, I started wondering just how far back this tradition really goes. Most modern articles will tell you that jack-o’-lanterns originated from Irish folklore and the...
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May 26, 2026 ∙ 4 min
The Berenstein Bears Mandela Effect Explained Through Old Newspapers
The Mandela Effect has always fascinated me because it sits in this strange space between psychology, nostalgia, and mystery. Out of all the examples people talk about, one of the biggest has always been The Berenstain Bears. A huge number of people clearly remember the books being called the “Berenstein Bears” instead of the “Berenstain Bears.” Not just a few people either. Millions of people seem absolutely convinced that the spelling used to end in “-stein.” Over the years people have come...
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May 25, 2026 ∙ 2 min
When Treehouse of Horror Was “Too Edgy” for TV
I recently came across this old newspaper clipping talking about The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror, and honestly, it felt like finding a little piece of Halloween history. The article is from the early 1990s and discusses concerns that the Halloween episodes may have become “too edgy” for younger viewers. Reading that now almost feels strange considering what modern television looks like, but at the time those episodes really did feel different from normal cartoons. They were darker, weirder,...
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