As the nights grow longer and shadows creep across the land, one name still sends a chill through the centuries—Dracula. But before he became the immortal count of gothic legend, there was a real man behind the myth: Vlad the Impaler, a 15th-century prince whose brutal rule inspired Bram Stoker’s timeless tale of blood and fear. Tonight, Shawn, Susie and Craig will sink their teeth into the history behind Halloween’s most iconic monster—exploring how folklore, fear, and fact intertwined to gi...
All content for Basket Traffic is the property of Basket Traffic Productions and is served directly from their servers
with no modification, redirects, or rehosting. The podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Podjoint in any way.
As the nights grow longer and shadows creep across the land, one name still sends a chill through the centuries—Dracula. But before he became the immortal count of gothic legend, there was a real man behind the myth: Vlad the Impaler, a 15th-century prince whose brutal rule inspired Bram Stoker’s timeless tale of blood and fear. Tonight, Shawn, Susie and Craig will sink their teeth into the history behind Halloween’s most iconic monster—exploring how folklore, fear, and fact intertwined to gi...
Halloween: From Celtic Tradition to Disney Reinvention (Part 1)
Basket Traffic
11 minutes
1 month ago
Halloween: From Celtic Tradition to Disney Reinvention (Part 1)
Every October 31st, we carve pumpkins, wear costumes, and wander into the night—but where did it all begin? From ancient Celtic rituals honoring the dead to medieval superstitions and modern candy-filled traditions, Halloween has transformed over centuries into the celebration we know today. Join Craig as he explores how Samhain became All Hallows’ Eve, and how fear, faith, and fun blended into one hauntingly fascinating holiday. So light your jack-o’-lantern, grab some candy, and step with u...
Basket Traffic
As the nights grow longer and shadows creep across the land, one name still sends a chill through the centuries—Dracula. But before he became the immortal count of gothic legend, there was a real man behind the myth: Vlad the Impaler, a 15th-century prince whose brutal rule inspired Bram Stoker’s timeless tale of blood and fear. Tonight, Shawn, Susie and Craig will sink their teeth into the history behind Halloween’s most iconic monster—exploring how folklore, fear, and fact intertwined to gi...
