I realize that Halloween is still a ways off, but because I can't wait for it to get here,

and because I'm currently packing for our move back to Michigan,

I thought that playing a rewind episode of my Halloween special from 2020 seemed appropriate.

Now I'll be back on Monday with an all new episode, so in the meantime,

have a great weekend, and I hope you enjoy this rewind of episode 100.

Yes, welcome to the show once again, everybody. I am your host, Nick Ryan.

For as long as I can remember, I have loved Halloween. As I've mentioned before,

I grew up in Michigan, and there's something very special about this region of the country,

especially in the fall. Now, don't get me wrong, I've lived in many other states and in other

countries, and they all have their own beauty and charm. But for me, there is something about the

north woods that holds a certain energy and vibe when autumn comes to call. Perhaps it's the

changing colors of the leaves, the smell of apples being churned in decider in the nearby mills,

or even the lingering chill in the air that comes to rest upon the local pumpkin patches,

and corn mazes. It's an experience that I hope many of you can relate to, because for me,

it's on my short list of my most favorite things in this strange and beautiful world.

For many, Halloween is a celebration of the loved ones that have been lost. It is a time to embrace

our fear of the unknown, and it's a reminder of the holidays that are soon to follow.

It's a time of the year that holds a great deal of significance in many cultures,

from multitude of reasons. So, rather than me sitting here spouting off facts about the history

of Halloween, I urge you to take the time and research it for yourself. I think you just

might be pleasantly surprised at what you learn about this amazing holiday. Instead,

I'd like to take some time tonight to share a few stories with you. Some will be from our very

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