Jeff Belanger

Fright Before Christmas

The Fright Before Christmas with Jeff Belanger at Off Cabot

Remember the famous Christmas song which goes, “There’ll be scary ghost stories and tales of the glories of Christmases long, long ago…”? So what happened to the scary stories? Jeff Belanger brings the spooky back to the yuletide time of year with this eerie holiday show. From the origins of the holiday to the monsters and ghosts that lurk in its shadows, Jeff will take you on a multi-media journey of this haunting holiday! Based on his “Creepy Christmas” PBS special and his best-selling book The Fright Before Christmas, this night may just save the holidays from ruin! This program is NOT for young children. Tickets can be purchased through Off Cabot. Buy both the September 28th “Wicked Strange New England” and December 11th “Fright Before Christmas” shows and save!

True Crime: Myths, Legends, & More Podcast
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Why We Need Monsters: Jeff Belanger on Krampus & the Dark Side of the Holidays

Join us for a thrilling holiday episode as we dive into the chilling tales from Jeff Belanger’s book The Fright Before Christmas! Discover the dark side of holiday folklore, eerie traditions from around the world, and the ghostly stories that haunt the season. Plus, Jeff shares behind-the-scenes insights from his work with Ghost Adventures and his lifelong passion for exploring the unexplained. Don’t miss this festive mix of myths, legends, and the paranormal! You can watch the interview below.

The Political Orphanage with Andrew Heaton
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The Political Orphanage Podcast: The Original War on Christmas with Jeff Belanger

The Political Orphanage host Andrew Heaton talks with historian and journalist Jeff Belanger– the author of The Fright Before Christmas: Surviving Krampus and Other Yuletide Monsters. Jeff joins to discuss the history of Christmas, and why we put trees in our living room to celebrate Jesus. You can listen to the interview here: https://politicalorphanage.libsyn.com/the-original-war-on-christmas

By Pumpkins Light Podcast
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By Pumpkins Light Podcast – The Fright Before Christmas with Jeff Belanger

By Pumpkins Light Podcast Episode 47. There’ll be scary ghost stories and tales of the glories of Christmases long, long ago in this episode. Meet Jeff Belanger, a fellow podcaster, adventurer, killer storyteller, and author of “The Fright Before Christmas: Surviving Krampus and Other Yuletide Monsters.” Jeff tells us a few holiday monster tales while talking about how his love of all things spooky led to a career of exploring the unexplained. You can listen to the episode here: https://www.bypumpkinslight.com/episode-47-jeff-belanger/

Evan Dawson from the show Connections on WXXI, Rochester, New York's NPR station interviews Jeff Belanger.
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Why are we still interested in centuries-old myths?

WXXI News, Rochester, New York’s NPR station asked the question: Why are we still interested in centuries-old myths? Host Evan Dawson interviews Jeff about Krampus, The Fright Before Christmas, and other holiday myths and legends on his Connections program. You can hear the interview here: https://www.wxxinews.org/show/connections/2024-12-12/why-are-we-interested-in-centuries-old-myths

Jeff Belanger on The Pike FM in Worcester, Massachusetts.
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Jeff Belanger Talks ‘The Fright Before Christmas’ & Spooky Holiday History on The Pike FM

Mike Hsu from The Pike FM in Worcester, Massachusetts, interviews author, adventurer, and self-proclaimed certified weirdo, Jeff Belanger! 🎄👻 Jeff dives into his latest book, The Fright Before Christmas, exploring the spooky, dark history of the holiday season. From ghostly traditions to eerie folklore, Jeff shares fascinating insights and stories. He also discusses his upcoming live appearances, where you can experience his storytelling magic in person this holiday season. Don’t miss this entertaining and unique take on Christmas! You can hear the interview below:

Local RAYdio interview with Jeff Belanger.
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Jeff Belanger with Ray in the Morning on RAYDIO

Author and New England Legends Co-host Jeff Belanger stops by to talk with Ray Auger on Local Raydio to discuss his show at the Singh Performance Center in Whitinsville on Saturday December 7th. Get your tickets here… https://www.openskycs.org/news-events/events/valleycast-hosts-the-fright-before-christmas-with-jeff-belanger-/ You can listen to the interview here: https://soundcloud.com/localraydio/ray-in-the-morning-jeff-belanger

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