In anticipation of the TV series coming out and in memory of Anne Rice we decided to re-read The Vampire Chronicles Interview with the Vampire earlier this year. We were heading to New Orleans and felt this would be the perfect Virtual Book Club pick.  Be sure to follow our Instagram account for Book Club announcements. So why not re-watch the 1994 movie too?  Well as you know, the book is not only different but usually always better in most cases.  Anne Rice 1976 novel solidified her stance...

CHEERS TO SEASON 3!!!  ( Trigger Warning! Spiritual  Oppression and Suicide is mentioned in this episode, if you or someone you know are experiencing this please reach out to the links below and know you are loved) In todays episode we are interviewing our dear friend Paul Roberts of Ghost Watch Paranormal. We are chatting up about How Paul got skin in the paranormal game! His Haunted Dolls! Creating Mirrors for “Mirror Scrying” something, honestly we are too chicken to do! 😸 And all the...

*NOPE! Have you seen it?  If not...  There will be Spoilers! You have been WARNED! haha   We’re just going for it, no fancy intro or music.  This is just us chatting up the movie and discussing what it meant to us. Enjoy, as we tell you our thoughts on Jordan Peele's latest film. Cocktail selection Four Roses Gentleman Jack Do you like your bourbon or whiskey NEAT or ON THE ROCKS? liquor.com The Flick Chicks Next Best Picture Podcast Sanity at the Movies screenrant.com Check out what...

This past Spring  we spent a few days in Charleston, South Carolina.  Have you been? Well if you haven’t, you need to add it to your travel list.  Charleston is full of blissful charm but its DARK HISTORY resonates. Of the three haunting tours we took Ghost Tour Charleston hosted by Adam and found on Airbnb was our FAVORITE! Adam leads you through downtown Charleston telling spooky stories you can fact check.  That was a highlight of his tour but his true talent is his STORY TELLING.  His...

Trigger Warning. Episode does mention Suicide in regards to movie story line. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255 It’s a Wonderful Life starring Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed was not a box office hit.  So how did it become a family tradition over the holiday season? Tamantha’s family has watched this movie annually beginning it Christmas Eve night before bed and finishing it Christmas morning.  If you haven’t watched this film in a while or not at all it’s a bright light...

We’re well into the month of December and are smitten with ANGEL Toppers on Christmas Trees.  How did this tradition start?  Join us as we have a brief discussion about a few facts and theories about angels. Bourbon Pear Spritzer (artfullyallisacom) Ginger Sage Simple Syrup Equal parts sugar water w/5 cubes frozen ginger (found at Trader Joe’s) 4-5 Sage Leaves Combine all ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat, until simmering.  Be sure to continually who’s until the sugar is...

We were invited to do a paranormal investigation with our friend Louise and her friends.  We rented the Kellogg house on a Saturday night from 8pm -12am. This is a conversation about our experience as beginner investigators.  What TO DO and what NOT to do, and YES we had some ACTIVITY. Santa Ana Heritage Museum OC the Kellogg house. Mr. Kellogg built this Queen Ann era Victorian for his second wife as a wedding gift.  Find out what happened to Sybil because we could not find this story on...

Basically, Stephen King vs Stanley Kubrick and although the movie is a horror feat we are siding with Stephen here.  We’re going to have some spoilers if you haven’t read the book but THEY’RE worth hearing.  Who’s character was done DIRTY?  Why did the film adaptation differ so much?  You may be surprised just like we were. Did we like the REDRUM cocktail? REDRUM COCKTAIL 2oz Dark Rum 1/2oz Honey Jack 1/4 oz Luxardo liqueur Orange and Cinnamon Stick Zest Luxardo Cherries Muddle cherries in...

Slight trigger warning.  Rape is briefly mentioned in this episode. In reference to Kirk Douglas and Natalie Woods sister’s book. Have you ever sailed the Seven Seas?  Or seen a live SEA MONSTER? Krakens derive from Greek Mythology and have us mystified.  We venture into the depths of the deep dark abyss ocean telling tales and the fascination with the KRAKEN SEA MONSTER. Having just finished reading 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne written in 1870 Tamantha is fascinated by...

It’s VETERAN’s Day and we’d like to thank our fellow Veterans for their service.  With a special thank you to Brad Pitt for playing a veteran everyone should have as a friend, Cliff Booth World War II Veteran which makes this episode fitting to air today. We do love a good QT film and Once Upon A Time in HOLLYWOOD 2019 did not disappoint.  Oh to be hippies.  Just kidding those F*kn Hippies are not OK! This movie is filled with fun quotes and nostalgic scenes.  Seriously though, this pop...

Come with us on a historic tour of the Howe-Waffle House located in Santa Ana, California.  “Still a cool Santa Ana landmark, just without the waffles.”- Tami M. Zyrsago. Is it haunted? You can be the judge of that since that’s not what they’re selling, even if you caught that YOST Theater episode of Ghost Adventures you may be surprised to know it did not add up. We enjoy a very Victorian flavor in our Rhubarb Bellini’s. 4 oz St Germain Liquor 2 1/2 oz Rhurbard Syrup (T* made it) 4 oz...

We are excited to discuss our thoughts on the Newest EPIC Sci Fi movie DUNE. SPOILER ALERT! We chat about our late night out to the movies and why this book is IMPORTANT. All the while reminiscing about the book, the 1985 film and give you our womanly perspective. Frank Herbert’s book to David Lynch and now Denis Villeneuve! As we sip on Campari Tonics. Campari Tonic 1 part Campari 1 parts Tonic Water Add Campari to glass, fill with ice and top with Tonic Water. Garnish w/dried orange...

We are enamored with the Conjuring Universe movie franchise and the couple behind the movies.  Being raised Catholic our faith crosses paths with delight in what these movies bring to life. With jump scares, superstition and Jesus winning. Our conversation visits some fun facts about Ed and Lorraine Warren.  But how exactly did Tamantha get a hold of some Vatican Holy Water? Oh and she just happened to attend the Annabell 2 movie premiere as a guest of Stephanie Sigman?  Total name drop....

One two...we’re coming for you... Are you a 1980’s teenager like us?   We were only 10 years old when the Nightmare franchise began and didn’t watch Wes Craven’s film till 3 years later.  It probably was on HBO or something our Grandma Gay had subscribed to on cable. Anyway, here we are discussing Freddy the monster icon that he is.  1980’s horror and where Roni met Robert Englund out of character.  Oh, and are you familiar with Josh Gates Tonight?  T* is a new fan girl of his. We feel like...

⚠️ Trigger Warning  this episode mentions Child Abuse and Suicide. Welcome BACK!!! We are kicking off Season 2 with personal Ghost Stories from our past and our moms house in Detroit MI. For the first time on Frolicking Chronicles we are live AND in color! Be sure to check our YouTube channel for our full podcast video. Hot Damn!!! Enjoy this Haunted Mansion inspired Cocktail Empress Leota 1 1/2 oz Empress Purple Gin 1/2 Lemon 1/4 Orange 1/2 oz Honey Syrup Top w/ Soda Water Garnish w/...

Who really is the monster in this story? We visit and discuss the frantic tale of Frankenstein or the Modern Prometheus written by English author Mary Shelley in 1818. We’re engrossed with revisiting Classic Monsters.  After our Valentine’s Episode #20 titled My Darling Dracula aired  a friend requested that we feature Frankenstein  next.  We were happy to oblige. This horrific tale written by Mary Shelley (original author of Sci-Fi) that pits science and religion against each other.  Her...

We’re heading back in time to talk about Roni’s Ireland day trip and the Cranberries concert at Wembley Stadium in 1999.  How do you spend a night, day and mornin’ in Dublin, Ireland?  You definitely don’t want to miss you your ferry. Haunted Castles, Mystical fairies, butterflies, mermaids and the Headless Horseman enchant us in this episode.  Not necessarily in that order, but they all have Ireland in common. It doesn’t get any easier than a green beer or freshly popped can of Guinness...

We are thrilled to finally discuss the Stranger Things Drive-Into experience in Los Angeles.  As Roni went in Jan 2021 and waited patiently for T to go this past Saturday night. First up, TIP ALERTS if you are planning to attend.  It is running through April 2021. Second, we’re giving you a SPOILER WARNING while we discuss the effortless Rum and Coke or Cuba Libre cocktails. Let the countdown begin because its no holds barred.  We are spilling the tea on our splurgy family night out to...

Erin Go Bragh! We’re celebrating our affections for Ireland and our beloved St. Patrick.  Roni tells us of her 15+ year annual open house celebration while we sip on an awe-inspiring green drink. We skipped the Guinness and took it back to T’s Waikiki club days with the infamous Midori Sour. Midori Sour (Three Ingredient) 2oz Midori Liquere 1oz Fresh Lime Juice 1 Raw Egg White (yes we drank it) Shake all ingredients well, to get a nice froth and pour into your favorite cocktail glass....

Oh how we LOVE Hollywood!  Having grown up not far from La-La Land we have so many fond memories of our beloved movie making town.  In this episode we’re focusing on the The Hollywood Roosevelt, the now TCL Chinese Theaters aka Grauman’s Chinese Theatere and our Oscar party nights.  All while sipping Roni’s cocktail of choice a DIRTY MARTINI! Extra dirty please. DIRTY MARTINI 2 1/2 oz Gin or Vodka 1/2 oz Dry Vermouth 1/2 oz Olive Brine Garnish 2-4 Green Olives Add Gin or Vodka, Dry...

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a twin?  Or wanted to ask twins a specific question?  Welp, in this episode we’re giving you some hard truths about our psychic abilities, our secret language and a couple of our favorite twin stories.  Oh and it’s MARDI GRAS so we’re enjoying ourselves a HURRICANE cocktail. Hurricane 1oz Dark Rum 1oz Light Run 1oz Grenandine (Pomegranite juice reduced w/sugar) 1oz Passionfruit juice (also reduced w/sugar) 1/2 a Lime Juice Shake over ice and pour...

It’s almost Valentine’s Day and we’re falling for Dracula.  Say what? Dracula the book written in 1897 by Irish Author Bram Stoker is a Gothic Horror fave.  Although, maybe not for all the reasons one might romanticize.  Our current obsession is a TRUE LOVE story of FRIENDSHIP, LOYALTY and LOVE. Vampire Bite Shots by tipsybartender.com 1 part Coconut Rum, Peach Schnapps and Vodka Shake over ice and strain into shot glass. Splash of grenadine for the finish. Do not be fooled by Hollywood...

Happy Mardi Gras!!! We are heading back to NOLA virtually, though our original plan was to be celebrating Tamantha's son Trents 21st Birthday in the French Quarter! Travel plans revised due to Covid. We get into our beloved Louisiana and explore "Dark Tourism" and its popularity among the masses. We are having the conversation about the darkness behind Historic Plantations... We remember all the ones we have visited giving little snipets of what we enjoyed about each one. Focusing on the...

Haunted San Pedro! We re-visit our connection to Pt. Fermin.  Our families ghostly experiences in the WWII military office/house. The infamous Lighthouse parties... Remembering our friends who lived in the Pt. Fermin Lighthouse, actually the last residents of the lighthouse, Lisa and Julian Jimenez. While hashing up The US Coast Guard’s tumultuous relationship with this Victorian beauty.   We also chat up about *Sunken City, Angels Gate’s “Emerald Light”, The ghost of the USS Iowa and Pt....

Our little sister's Birthday Twin, Edgar Allan Poe has always been a Macabre staple... Born January 19th, 1809. Yet, we never took the time to really get to know him. In this episode, we learn how the Baltimore Ravens got their name. How Edgar has been perceived as an alcoholic, gambler, womanizer. When actually... quite possibly was none of the above. A literary genius, that had enormous tragedy and struggles. A complex man who every Horror and Macabre fan admires. There are some fantastic...