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Latest episodes

Halloween Recommendations 2026

October 14, 2026 · 59 min

Join us this spooky season for a Halloween special as Lauren and Mary share some of their recommendations. Want some suggestions for what to read, what to watch, and even what to play this Halloween? Then we have some spine-tingling…
The Gothic Villain

September 28, 2026 · 1 hr 7 min

What is a Gothic villain? In this deep dive episode Lauren takes us through the historical foundations of the archetype - from feudal lords to Niccolo Machiavelli, and from Shakespeare's Iago to Milton's Shakespeare - and then explores…
EcoGothic - Part 2 (Ghoul Friends)

September 23, 2026 · 1 hr 9 min

In this new episode of Ghoul Friends we continue to explore the Ecogothic. This is the second instalment of our two part conversation with Dr Kathleen Hudson where we discuss the developments of Ecogothic in culture, the Gothic and…
EcoGothic Part 1 (GhoulFriends)

September 17, 2026 · 1 hr 2 min

What is the Ecogothic? That's what we explore in the first episode of Ghoul Friends - and this week Ghoul Guides Lauren and Mary are joined by Dr Kathleen Hudson to define the Ecogothic and discuss its development in culture and the…
Review - Colours of Evil: Black (2026)

September 10, 2026 · 25 min

In this review episode, Mary discusses the recent Netflix crime thriller Colors of Evil: Black. Join us as we dive into the dark world of this Polish serial killer film, talk about some of the settings that make this gorgeously Gothic, and…

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Łopi and Vjesci: Poland’s Kashubian Vampires

September 1, 2026 · 59 min

Sink your teeth into our new deep dive episode all about vampires, and specifically the vampires of Kashubian folklore in Poland!Join Mary and Lauren as we unearth the specifics of the Łopi and Vjesci, vampiric figures from Poland’s…
So, You Don't Like Horror: Summer 2026

August 24, 2026 · 1 hr 20 min

In this bumper episode of So, You Don’t Like Horror? Mary and Lauren discuss some of the recent spring and summer horror film releases - including chiming in the discourse around summer smash hit 'Obsession' . If, like Lauren, you’re a…
Women in Translation Month

August 24, 2026 · 40 min

Note: Due to some strangeness with the audio files not syncing, we've had to use the audio taken directly from the video version - apologies for any talking over each other, ums, and interrupting. To celebrate Women in Translation month…
Widows Bay (2026)

August 10, 2026 · 34 min

In this review episode, Lauren talks us through the recent Apple TV series Widow's Bay. Join us and find out more about the show that all the cool kids are watching – from Guillermo del Toro to your local Ghoul Guides. And if you want to…
New England Gothic

August 10, 2026 · 1 hr 11 min

REUPLOAD - the issue with unsynchronised tracks is now fixed, thanks for your patience! In this episode, we take a deep dive into the world of New England Gothic. Join us as we discuss the colonial and religious foundations of the genre…
Joanna Southcott and the Panacea Society

July 12, 2026 · 1 hr 17 min

In this episode, we dive in the prophetical world of the apocalypse and millenarianism as Lauren tells Mary all about the bizarre world of Joanna Southcott and her followers. Was Joanna really a prophet of the Lord? What is the Panacea…
Review: The Psychic

July 11, 2026 · 28 min

In this review episode, Mary tells Lauren all about her recent theatre trip to see The Psychic, the new ghostly offering from Andy Nyman and Jeremy Dyson. Join us as we delve into the previous spooky works by the masters of macabre…

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About the show

The Ghoul Guides Association, or GGA if you will, is a show where Dr Lauren Nixon and Dr Mary Going discuss all things Gothic (or more accurately, why all things are Gothic.) Join the Ghoul Guides as they explore the history of various topics across history and pop culture, and their intersections with the weird and wonderful world of the Gothic.