Knee Deep in Spooky Season

It’s officially spooky season, and we’re bringing the chills, laughs, and queer chaos straight to your ear holes! In this “minisode”, Cady and Sharilyn get real about their complicated relationships with horror, swap hilarious Halloween stories, and dig into why spooky season feels so special.From haunted house trauma to legendary costumes (hello, Big Naturals Gandalf!), this episode is part nostalgia trip, part queer nerd-out, and part cultural commentary. We’ll talk about what makes gothic horror so alluring, how true crime can shift from exploitative to empowering, and why D&D is the ultimate way to reconnect with your inner child.What you’ll hear in this episode:📚 The Five by Hallie Rubenhold — reframing Jack the Ripper’s victims through a feminist lens.🧛 Vampire girlies unite: a heated round of F/Marry/Block featuring Edward Cullen, Damon Salvatore, and Matthew de Clermont.🎲 Sharilyn’s first-ever campaign as Dungeon Master, and how D&D can be both healing and hilarious.🎥 Childhood spooky movie trauma (Bride of Chucky, Darkness Falls, The Ring… yikes).👗 Costume history: from bounty hunter fails to Sally Slater from Haunted Mansion.🍬 Candy, witches, vampires, and polycule group costumes - spooky hypotheticals galore.Whether you’re here for the laughs, the lore, or the Halloween vibes, this episode will have you cackling and cringing in all the right ways.👉 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!And don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe so you never miss a ride in the passenger seat.Follow Us:Instagram: @KneeDeepPodcastTikTok: @KneeDeepPodcastCady: @ageofsexplorationSharilyn: @queerwomenspoetrycollectiveSupport Us on Patreon:Help us keep the conversation going by supporting us on Patreon! 🖤 Send Us Your Questions or Comments:We love hearing from you! Got a question or a topic you’d like us to cover? Email us at [email protected] for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review!