Spirit Halloween

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This week, two stories about the strange power of the 1-800 number. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of 99% Invisible ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, ... Show More

In 1888, Willard Bundy created the first employee "time clock" — essentially a souped-up grandfather clock that could, for the first time, produce an accurate record of when workers arrived and left. Though Bundy’s aim was simple, his invention soon sparked a change in American l ... Show More

Every August, abandoned storefronts across America are filled with the spirit of Halloween, by way of the store, Spirit Halloween. Learn all about this wildly successful pop-up today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Every fall, with the same regularity as birds flying south, Spirit Halloween materializes in locations across the country. The superstore sells all manner of trappings for spooky season, including costumes, props and décor. It boasts about 1,400 pop-ups nationwide, and often take ... Show More

Hey, Boo!Maddie and Kenzie are obsessed with Halloween and all the creepy, the candy, and the costumes!Should dogs wear costumes and are all clowns terrifying? They'll address this and so much more as we get spooky, scared, and fill up on sugary treats! Learn more about your ad-c ... Show More

<p>Haunted houses are a big deal in the United States -- like Spirit stores, they seem to spring up every October -- but whence did they originate? When did people start paying to be scared?</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork ... Show More

Halloween season is officially upon us! The leaves are beginning drop, the air is crisp, and as the nights get colder we can see our breath in dark. It's tempting to get in the spooky spirit watching horror movies with friends, and even lighting a few candles to see what paranorm ... Show More

It’s Halloween week, the time we’ve waited for all year long! While children run door to door in laughter and masks, something watches from the shadows. On halloween night, not every face is friendly, and not every tradition is innocent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po ... Show More

<p dir="ltr">It's spooky season here at Beautiful/Anonymous, and we're kicking things off with a caller whose house became <em><strong>the</strong></em> Halloween House in his neighborhood. He and Gethard bond over their shared love of all things Halloween, but most especially go ... Show More

<p>What does it take to be the most popular house on your street on Halloween night? We hear from 3 Lanterns who share their tips for tempting the neighborhood with off-beat treats and decorations.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Mentioned on the episode:</p> <p><a href="https://www.patreon.c ... Show More

<p>Halloweenie is around the corner so we’re bringing you the spooky stories! Seeing ghosts, things falling off shelves, dreams, crazy photos &amp; MORE</p> <p>Early Episodes Here: https://anchor.fm/agahmil/subscribe Send questions, topics you&#39;d like to hear, advice you may ... Show More