Cabin Black Bear Scare, Weekly Spooky & Halloween Traditions

Recorded in September 2021 after a two-week break, Henrique Couto returns from a cabin vacation and HorrorHound Weekend in Cincinnati. His quiet getaway included kayaking, campfires and late-night movies—until distant dogs and a deep sound in the woods convinced him and Rachel that a black bear might be nearby. They calmly put out the fire and went inside; the animal was never seen or confirmed.The cabin story makes room for the gentler side of the trip: tiny frogs, dragonflies, fish, turtles and a stream-fed wetland explored by kayak. Back home, Henrique marks his 35th birthday and shows off a Dr. Stone shirt featuring Senku that Michelle gave him. Michelle, meanwhile, describes the 2021 paperwork she was assembling for her home-inspection business, including insurance documentation and a New Jersey application.Another milestone belongs to Weekly Spooky, which had reached 100 episodes with a two-part collection of new stories. Henrique praises Michelle’s compact horror contribution, Normal Shit, and compares its campfire-story economy with her earlier writing. He also reflects on introducing convention visitors to an anthology podcast they could sample in any order as its seasonal audience began growing again.The final stretch is a spirited tour of Halloween traditions. Henrique compares Ohio’s shifting Beggars Night schedule with Mischief Night, then describes fog at the front door, generous bowls of candy, familiar scary movies and a jack-o’-lantern pizza. The hosts discuss Shudder’s Ghoul Log, Joe Bob Briggs, Elvira’s anniversary marathon, Trick ’r Treat and scary stories from online communities. Wildlife theories, platform schedules, business status and event details are all preserved as personal memories from 2021, not present-day guidance.LinksEmail the hosts: [email protected]