90s Halloween: More Fun or Just Less Supervised?
Lisa didn’t grow up celebrating Halloween. James was the kid with a pillowcase and a plan. In this episode we unpack why Halloween feels so good, the psychology of “fun fear,” what it’s like to grow up outside the party, and how that past shows up in our parenting now. Plus: a rapid-fire horror movie showdown (Candyman, Scream, Blair Witch, Sixth Sense) and what actually scares us as adults.
Chapters
0:00 Welcome, Halloween Confessions
1:32 Why Halloween Feels So Good
4:17 The Psychology of Fun Fear
9:30 Growing Up Outside the Party
12:45 Parenting, Traditions, and Letting Go
17:45 Was Halloween Freer in the 90s
20:50 Adult Halloween Economy and Costs
25:10 This-or-That: Horror Movie Showdown
31:10 What Actually Scares Us
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