Dino Drac’s Envelope of Evil VIII!
They’re baaaack! Dinosaur Dracula’s ENVELOPES OF EVIL have returned! This is my eighth time putting together these macabre mailers, full of creepy collectibles that no self-respecting ghoul should be without.
The price is $40, and that includes shipping to anywhere in the United States, in a sturdy, large envelope that is so unbendable, even Giles Corey would be impressed. Included are several higher-end haunted knickknacks that would surely cost quite a bit more if purchased separately!
For the record, this NOT the Funpack, but just something extra I do during the Halloween season. The August Funpack launches later this month, but brother, that one is practically sold out already. If eerie ephemera from Castle (Dinosaur) Dracula is what you seek, this might be the best way to get it!
These are obviously in limited supply, and once they’re gone, they’re gone forever. Zip to the bottom to order one, or keep reading to learn about everything trapped inside the eighth Envelope of Evil! Read More…
Halloween at the Pharmacy in 1990!
With this post comes two very good pieces of news. One, the Purple Stuff Podcast is now back on schedule, with its official “July” show actually dropping in July. (July 31st, but July all the same!)
More importantly, as of today, we’ve now entered the podcast’s HALLOWEEN SEASON. Get set for several months of spooky shows and macabre mayhem, starting with this:
Hear me out, because this’ll take a minute to explain. People’s Drug was a Mid-Atlantic pharmacy chain that neither Jay nor I had any exposure to, but I got my hands on some old October newspaper circulars of theirs, and like many pharmacies in the ‘80s and ‘90s, that place was HALLOWEEN CENTRAL.
On the latest episode of The Purple Stuff Podcast, we’re diving deep into the 1990 People’s Drug Halloween circular, which was absolutely loaded with nostalgia bombs. Everything from costumes to horror movies to that old ghost-shaped Snickers candy bucket. If you’re anywhere near our age, trust me, this will HIT.
Click here to listen to this month’s show!
…which you can also find on Spotify, Apple, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.
But wait, there’s more! We’ve also scanned all of the Halloween-related pages from that circular, so you can ogle them along with us! Just you try to look at those colorful pages and not feel something. It isn’t possible!
This episode might not have an obvious hook for Pavlovian engagement, but we’re really proud of it, and if you’re into Halloween memories that aren’t at all surface level, I think you’re gonna dig it. It’ll make the summer feel like autumn, I promise ya!
…but wait AGAIN, because there’s STILL more!
For those of you who subscribe to the Purple Stuff Podcast over on Patreon, we’ve ALSO just dropped this month’s bonus show, where we’re looking at ANOTHER old People’s Drug Halloween circular!
On the bonus show, we’re tackling the *1989* version of their Halloween circular, which has a whole different assortment of haunted bric-a-brac. Between the main and bonus shows, you’ve got over two full hours of petrifying Purple Stuff!
Thanks, everyone! Enjoy the show(s), and get set for three straight months of Halloween hijinks. For maximum impact, light a pumpkin candle and find your rattiest blanket before listening. Thunderstorms optional, but encouraged.
Dino Drac’s July Funpack is here!
Dino Drac’s July Funpack is here, and actually, if you’re a subscriber, it’s already on its way to you! Many have already been delivered! (Better to ship early and post late than the other way around!)
Subscriptions are currently maxed out, but I have just a few extras that I can offer on an individual basis. The Funpacks are $25, and that (somehow) includes shipping to anywhere in the United States. Zip to the bottom if interested, and cross your fingers that I have any left!
This summery box is the last one before the Funpacks embark on their annual three-month all-spooky sojourn. The Halloween boxes ARE COMING, but for now, let’s enjoy these last rays of plastic sunshine. Here’s what’s inside: Read More…
1988 TV Broadcast of Halloween III!
According to social media, the Halloween season officially began on July 5th! That’s probably a stretch for some, but we’ll take any excuse to gab about Halloween III: Season of the Witch for an hour.
The latest Purple Stuff Podcast is finally here, and this one is SO up our alley. With an assist from our pal Lincoln, we’re diving into a November 1988 television broadcast of Halloween III, exactly as it aired on our beloved local station, WPIX!
We’ll tell you about our favorite parts of the film, get into some trivia, compare the TV edit to the theatrical cut, and even discuss some of the old commercials that aired during the broadcast! It’s a terrifying tour de force!
Click here to listen to this month’s show!
…which you can also find on Spotify, Apple, and wherever else you listen to podcasts!
I can’t speak for Jay, but this episode is so special to me. Halloween III, on WPIX, in the late ‘80s? UNBELIEVABLE!
As a reminder, the Purple Stuff Podcast is also on Patreon, where you can grab an exclusive bonus show every month, and gain immediate access to our immense back catalog of nearly 100 bonus episodes! If you’ve only ever listened to our free shows, there’s SO much waiting for you in there!
Oh, and you can watch that video to get a sense of what it felt like to watch Halloween III on WPIX, and see all of the commercials we talk about on the show. Thanks again to Lincoln for donating his wonderful find, and we hope y’all enjoy hearing us dish about one of greatest threequels ever!