THE LEFTOVER PIZZA HAUNTING SEASON STARTS NOW!

This morning, a delightful chill crept into the air, awakening my Autumnal soul with visions of grinning jack-o'-lanterns, mountains of candy corn, crunchy fallen leaves, and the smells of a thousand seasonably appropriate candles; the urge to hum a monstrous tune was irresistible - as if my inner werewolf was howling at the moon…. So what if it’s still hot enough to melt a witch by noon? There’s candy in orange and black boxes on store shelves! Folks, what I’m trying to say is the official Leftover Pizza Halloween Celebration is kicking off, and it's shaping up to be so spirited it may require an exorcist!

We've conjured up a few brand new Leftover Pizza Podcast episodes to start things off right – our first spine-chillers of 2024, for those who haven’t been keeping track – we’ve just unleashed Kid Friendly Horror Part 2! Last year's episode was such a hit that we decided to bring the topic back from the dead. Once you’re done there, check out the very first LEFTOVER PIZZA VIDEO episode! This will be a monthly series where you will join us, dear listener, at Leftover Pizza’s very own video rental shop, where together we’ll watch and review it’s extensive back catalog.  For our inaugural episode, we invited Louie from the Haunted Hangover to check out the…. interesting… Monster Mash: The Movie from 1995! We’ve also got one more bonus episode in us for August so stay tuned!

Next up, sink your fangs into this year's seasonal journal – Halloween Highlights! Think of it as a time capsule for the 2024 Halloween season, but without the risk of accidentally unleashing an ancient curse when you open it. Expect bite-sized entries and updates of spooky findings and happenings that might not be meaty enough for a full article, but together create a delightful chronicle of the season.

What other treats are lurking on the site? How about a nostalgic journey through a collection of vintage Halloween trick-or-treat bags? And because no Halloween is complete without a sugar rush (or three), I've gathered and reviewed as many of this season's Halloween Junk Food offerings as I’ve been able to find. The list will be updated as I find more, so check back frequently. My pancreas may never forgive me, but my taste buds are singing like a choir of banshees!

All that to start and it’s only just the beginning! We've got more shows, articles, goodies and surprises lined up for this season than ever before so you'll just have to stick around to see what materializes!

Lastly, a reminder, ghouls and goblins, Halloween is best enjoyed with an open mind and a sense of fun. The spooky season is precious, fleeting, and meant to be savored like a perfectly aged potion (or that forgotten candy bar from last year's trick-or-treat haul.) Embrace your inner child, let your imagination run wild, and remember – in the grand scheme of things, we're all just bags of bones trying to have a good time.

Happy haunting! May your nights be spooky, your candy be plentiful and your costumes itch-free.