StoryCorps Happy Halloween from Story-Corpse
Oct 21, 2025
The hosts embrace the Halloween spirit, inviting listeners to share their spooky memories. Juliet hilariously recalls her first Halloween in Brooklyn, mistaking trick-or-treaters for criminals. Kate shares the tale of convincing her husband to become a scare actor, emphasizing his comical struggles. Garrett recounts a playful yet tense costume prank while stationed in Iraq. Meanwhile, Fritzie and Bobby reminisce about their homemade Halloween as kids, showcasing the creativity of their parents. It’s a collection of laughter, nostalgia, and delightful Halloween tales.
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Call In Your Halloween Memory
- StoryCorps invites listeners to share Halloween memories via voicemail at 702-706-TALK this week.
- They encourage spookier stories to populate future episodes and the archive.
Seasonal Framing To Change Tone
- StoryCorps reframes its brand for a seasonal vibe, inviting listeners into a spooky-themed episode and archive imagery.
- The hosts use playful language and setting to connect ordinary lives with Halloween's eerie atmosphere.
First Halloween Mistaken For Danger
- Juliette Jagasothi, newly arrived from Sri Lanka in 1969, mistook trick-or-treaters for criminals and hid with her baby for an hour.
- Her husband later explained it was Halloween, and the experience became a memorable first American Halloween for their family.