Welcome to Paraween, presented by the ParaPods Network! This Halloween, Amanda’s been host-snatched—spirited away to the And That’s Why We Drink feed for some haunting hijinks. In her chair this week sits Jethro Gilligan Toth, co-host of Box of Oddities, joining Trevin for a truly bone-chilling petty crime deep dive.
Together, they unravel the bizarre rise of the 12-foot Home Depot Skeleton — from its spooky origins and DIY folklore roots, to the crime wave of skeleton thefts that swept the suburbs. You’ll hear about Skellynappers, HOA horror stories, out-of-season skeleton displays, and neighbors turned vigilantes. It’s a tale of Halloween capitalism, petty vandalism, and the unbreakable spirit of spooky season.
But between all the bones and bad behavior, Trevin and Jethro find something even stranger — friendship. From bragging about their wives to bonding over their shared fascination with death, the two discover they might just be soulmates from the same crypt.
And stay tuned for a special treat: Trevin closes the episode with The Spirit Halloween Theme Song by comedian Nick Lutsko — because no Halloween story is complete without a musical séance.
🦴 Topics include:
The real story behind the 12-foot Home Depot Skeleton
Medieval “Dance of Death” art
The origins of Jack-o’-lanterns
Skelly thefts and viral skeleton crime stories
HOA feuds and year-round skeleton displays
How a giant skeleton became a modern Halloween icon
👻 Perfect for fans of: Box of Oddities, And That’s Why We Drink, The Dollop, and anyone who thinks true crime should be less murdery and more skeleton-y.
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Thank you to Nick Lutsko for allowing us to use the Spirit Halloween Theme Song, from his album, Songs on the Computer. Find more information on Nick Lutsko at linktr.ee/nicklutsko and find his music wherever you stream music.
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