Curdle Holler: a Halloween Podcast

Curdle Holler takes a premise that sounds like it should not work and turns it into something genuinely charming. You are dead. Congratulations. But instead of eternal rest, you end up in Curdle Holler, a small town populated entirely by Halloween characters where the afterlife is basically a quirky sitcom with skeletons, witches, and mummies running errands and dealing with community drama. Created by Will Malone and Rebekah Burchfield, the show follows Bonita and Chip, who run a gift shop in this fictional Halloween afterlife and keep getting pulled into the town’s escalating crises. Across 6 seasons and 43 episodes, the writing leans hard into clever one-liners and absurd situations, but there is a real warmth underneath the jokes. The voice acting is surprisingly strong for an independent production, with multiple characters brought to life convincingly. Episodes are structured as mini-series within each season, so there is an ongoing narrative to follow rather than standalone sketches. The most recent release was a two-part Christmas special in late 2025, proving that Curdle Holler does not limit itself strictly to October. The show carries a 4.4 rating on Apple Podcasts and a clean content rating, making it accessible to younger listeners too. Listeners consistently mention replaying the series multiple times, which tells you something about the quality of the comedy writing. It is the kind of show that rewards close attention because throwaway gags in early episodes pay off later. If you like your Halloween with a side of heart and humor rather than screams, Curdle Holler is a genuinely fun listen.