EPISODE 19: A VIRGIN LIGHTS THE CANDLE

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Hocus Pocus first cast its spell upon movie audiences nearly thirty years ago and since then has built a steady fanbase that spans across multiple generations. In this Halloween edition of the pod, Karen, Janet, and special guest, Emily Richmond, look back at the whys and wherefore of the film’s cult following.

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Things We’re Into Lately:

Julie and the Phantoms - Kenny Ortega scores another hit, and Karen is obsessed. Obsessed.

Money Heist - Sticking it to The Man! In red jumpsuits and Salvador Dali masks!

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Emily Richmond is a writer and performer living in New Orleans. Click here to listen to her story, “Check Yourself.”

You can follow Emily’s adventures on Instagram at nola_solo.

HOCUS POCUS first cast its spell upon movie audiences nearly thirty years ago and since then has built a steady fanbase that spans across multiple generations. In this Halloween edition of the pod, Karen, Janet, and special guest, Emily Richmond, look back at the whys and wherefore of the film's cult following.

Karen Wang