Good Good Things – Issue 34
Hell yes, Spooky Season has begun so I will lean heavily into Halloween-based goodies in this issue to get us in the proper mood. Here are some ghoul ghoul things…
The Office Halloween Specials Supercut
Always good to check in with Dwight and the crew, especially on Halloween.
The Most Popular Halloween Costume the Year You Were Born
1972 – Don Corleone! How awesome would it be seeing a bunch of little marble-mouth Marlon Brandos running around your neighborhood. Find out what costume was popular when you were born on Mental Floss.
Halloween has definitely evolved over the years, from scary clowns and haunting paper masks in the 1920s and ‘30s to cartoon characters and celebrities in the 2020s. The most common costume from the year you were born not only reflects the fashion trends of the time, but also the pop culture moments that took over screens.
If you enjoyed the image of little pumpkinheaded rascals above, there are many more on the Public Domain Image Archive website. They are free to use, just make sure you credit the site and check the rights usage on each image page.
“Blue Planet III” Trailer!
Sir David Attenborough is so back!
Blue Planet III is the third series to carry the Blue Planet name. The first, 2001’s The Blue Planet, won multiple Emmy and BAFTA TV awards for its music and cinematography, while the second, 2017’s Blue Planet II, was the most watched programme that year. Both explored the world’s oceans, showing marine ecosystems and wildlife, with Blue Planet III scheduled to show the same.
New Halloween Costumes on Letterman
Little trick-or-treaters Lindsay Lohan and Lacey Chabert visit Dave’s house on Halloween. In related costume news, little Macaulay Culkin once walked through Dave’s front door dressed up as the “piping-hot half” of a McDonald’s McDLT burger. See many more years of Halloween Costumes on Letterman.
What’s that? You don’t know what a McDLT is? Here ya go:
Jordan Peele Ranks His Top Horror Movies
I’m too scared to watch most of these classics but I enjoyed watching Jordan Peele, a new master of the genre, break them all down. “Let The Right One In” (2008) was the last horror movie I watched. It was a good one to go out on.
Banned Books Week
Explore the 150 most frequently challenged books since the Office for Intellectual Freedom began tracking censorship data.
Since 1982, Banned Books Week has enlightened the public about attempts to censor books in libraries, schools, and bookstores. The 2026 event is an opportunity to inform communities about the escalation in censorship and the importance of the right to read. This year’s theme is “Let Books Be. Protect the Freedom to Read.” ALA offers free downloads, resources, events, and more to support Banned Books Week activities.
Give
Why “Iris” by the Goo Goo Dolls Is a Perfect Song
“Iris” is indeed the perfect song and I really enjoyed hearing two fans give it well-deserved props in this fun and informative episode of Bandsplain. One nitpick, host Yasi Salek mentions the line “made to be broken” and does not mention it’s a reference to Soul Asylum’s 2nd album, “Made to Be Broken” (1986).
Whitmer Thomas (‘Terminal Crew of Dudes,’ ‘Weapons’) joins Yasi to break down “Iris,” the Goo Goo Dolls hit that became one of the defining songs of the late ’90s. They discuss the song’s origins on the ‘City of Angels’ soundtrack, the band’s punk beginnings, John Rzeznik’s singular and deeply inspiring (to Whitmer) hairstyle, and that iconic, rain-drenched performance of “Iris” in their hometown of Buffalo that somehow made a perfect song even more perfect.
Me on Amoeba Records “What’s in My Bag”
(I pull out my first record) “This is the 1998 Dizzy Up the Girl LP by the Goo Goo Dolls. It contains the greatest song of all time, Iris..” (I talk for 25 straight minutes)
Amoeba: “Anything else?”
Me (pulling out 6 more copies of Dizzy Up the Girl): “yes”
Here’s a lovely version with Daryl Hall taking it up a notch…
The Tim Heidecker Podcast #0001
Watch on YouTube now. This is a must if you are “about that” and looking to “scale up.”
Podcast host Tim Heidecker gets a bigger budget and a bigger studio to explore the worlds of AI, fitness, standup comedy, Scottish wrestling and more with returning guests Jeremy Levick, Rajat Suresh and the legend himself Sean Coleman.
Philly in the Making | A Nation of Artists at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
Get inspired. Go Philly!
Philly in the Making follows seven Philadelphia artists working in painting, textiles, glass, metalwork, ceramics, and woodworking as they reflect on notions of identity, craft, inspiration, and the communities that shape their work. The artists featured in the film include María Albornoz, Dan Cutrone, shanina dionna, Warren Holzman, Larissa Huff, Richie Wilde Lopez, and Cynthia Zhou.
Bob’s Burgers – The Kids’ Halloween Costumes, Every Season
“Feeling dandy and pooping candy.”
Halloween Candy Alternatives and Top-Tier Kids Costumes
What do you do when you run out of candy on Halloween? Chip and Jeff have the answers! They also tell you what kids’ costumes they’d pay to see on Halloween night.
New Junk Miles Halloween episode will be dropping on October 15th!
Treat Yourself to Some Halloween Pants
Follow Mr. Joshua on Bluesky to see the weirdest little guys and best little goblins this holiday season.
Quick Hits
- Orifice the Awebot
- Top 20 Horror Movies Ranked by Worldwide Box Office
- The Best Horror Books of 2026
- Book Recs Based on Your Favorite Scary Movie
- New Documentary Spotlights Philly’s Legendary “Black Cowboys” on Fletcher Street
- So Many Amazing Control Rooms
- Is having a No 1 record even relevant anymore?
- The Best Rakes, According to Garden and Lawn Care Professionals
- Do Cats Really Love Us?
- Margaret Hamilton, trailblazer whose software powered Apollo 11 moon landing, dies at 90
Grandpa Joe from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory Has Something to Say About This Massachusetts Lesbian Bar Situation
Julie Klausner rules. Read here >
Hi, it’s me, Grandpa Joe from the 1971 film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. I used my family’s food budget to sign up for high-speed internet, and I just learned about this controversy surrounding a lesbian bar in Western Massachusetts. I don’t really know what lesbians are.
“The One About Matthew Perry”
Started tearing up about one minute in to the trailer. Watch on Netflix, October 27.
Told through intimate testimonies from close family and friends, The One About Matthew Perry reveals the real Matthew Perry—generous, funny, vulnerable, larger than life—and the battles he fought to become the man behind the icon.
Your Moment of Zen: Bike Builds
Nic Vieri is a master bike mechanic who creates serene videos documenting the assembly of gravel bikes with cinematic closeups and soothing music. I know nothing at all about bikes but it is so satisfying to watch someone who is really good at their job do precision work.
The Genesis Croix de Fer has been around since before “gravel bikes” were really a thing. Long before every brand had a gravel bike in its range, Genesis was building a steel bike with wider tyre clearance, disc brakes and the versatility to ride almost anywhere.
Nic Vieri – Bike Mechanic video channel >
“The Horror Show,” – A New Exhibition at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
“Sir, please, can you take off that mask? And we do NOT allow chainsaws in the building.”
Read all about it at Smithsonian Magazine >
Comprising 200 years of eerie storytelling and a century of cinema, “The Horror Show” bridges the gap between cinema and experience, honoring horror’s enormous cultural impact and enduring popularity. On view through July 25, 2027, The Horror Show explores and celebrates horror cinema, highlighting select tropes and themes, all centered around the question: Why do horror films matter so deeply to so many?
Very Good New Videos
Very Good Classic Ghost Videos
Hallowed Thoughts!
No “Fun-Size” nonsense here, stop by our house on Halloween and you’ll get a FULL SIZE box of raisins.
— Jeff 💀 (@gojeffgo.com) October 25, 2023 at 7:06 PM
I was once Mr. “Welcome Back” Kotter for Halloween as a kid. No photos exist so I put together this pretty faithful recreation.
— Jeff 💀 (@gojeffgo.com) October 26, 2023 at 8:27 PM
least popular halloween candy
– Almond Soy
– Bit-O-Hummus
– Milky Wayne
– Reese’s Wheezes
– Diet Twix
– Sickers
– Starborscht
– Nestlé Conch
– Senior Mints
– Tootsie Nana
– Grittles
– York Peppermint Pâté— Jeff 💀 (@gojeffgo.com) October 15, 2023 at 8:34 PM
I realize halloween is over but I just want to say “trunk ot treat” is stupid and a bad idea and this has nothing to do with the neighborhood teens locking me in my trunk.
— Jeff 💀 (@gojeffgo.com) November 4, 2024 at 6:07 PM
Halloween Season: when people who watch a lot of horror movies year round, tell us they’re going to watch a lot of horror movies this month.
— Jeff 💀 (@gojeffgo.com) October 2, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Maybe stop bitching about your own little problems for a second and help me find out where my wife hid the goddamn Halloween candy.
— Jeff 💀 (@gojeffgo.com) October 14, 2023 at 7:53 PM
one of my favorite Halloween day photos
— Jeff 💀 (@gojeffgo.com) October 21, 2024 at 8:31 PM
I’m tired of sewing but my kids’ Slow Horses halloween costumes are almost done.
— Jeff 💀 (@gojeffgo.com) October 5, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Not exactly sure why I didn’t get selected for jury duty, but it was nice to wear my homemade Batman costume out in public again.
— Jeff 💀 (@gojeffgo.com) March 7, 2025 at 10:18 PM
good couples costume ideas
— Jeff 💀 (@gojeffgo.com) October 20, 2024 at 8:56 PM
Best Unintentional Photo Bomb
I love Dan Clyne.
As Adam Amin is calling playoff baseball I feel the need to call out the time a South African tourist took a photo with him that I ruined so bad he came up and got my number to send it to me
— Dan Clyne (@danclyne.bsky.social) October 3, 2026 at 11:52 PM
Least Popular Knock-Off Halloween Candy
You: “What? Another Halloween video from Chip and Jeff?”
Sorry, yes, the self promotion machine has gone rogue. Watch this one though, we chat about the least popular knock-off Halloween candy and it is short and very silly.
“URGH! A MUSIC WAR” Screening + Presentation
On Tuesday, October 13, @revolutionspermovie presents “URGH! A MUSIC WAR” (1981) with a presentation by The Professors Of Urgh: @chakifunkwizard & @chrisslusarenko (the hosts of A Very Opinionated Look At Urgh! podcast) with @wprb’s @jonsolomon!
The screening will feature a presentation by The Professors Of Urgh!, Chaki & Chris Slusarenko, who have amassed over 55 episodes about the wheres, whys, and hows of the epic 80s concert film, URGH! A MUSIC WAR, coming to light. Speaking with guests such as Lesley Woods of Au Pairs, Hugo Burnham of Gang Of Four, Stan Ridgway of Wall Of Voodoo & Steve Bartek of Oingo Boingo, they have gotten the history of this film and its artists firsthand.
Watch the film for free on Youtube and see more of The Best Free Indie, Alternative, and Punk Music Documentaries.
No Words
Enjoy some live performances of majestic instrumental music. Kicking things off with my all-time favorite wordless jam.
Celebrating Two Months of Hazelnut in Our Family
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Bluesky
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This historic image is the Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima of MAGA idiocy
— James Urbaniak (@jamesurbaniak.bsky.social) October 1, 2026 at 10:05 AM
When I tell my husband I’m going to do something, I’m going to do it. No need to remind me every six months.
— Candy Elliott (@sixfootcandy.bsky.social) October 1, 2026 at 12:31 PM
Every single person who has interviewed me knows that this is me.
— The Great Pumpkinsquatch – Scott Kelley Ernest 🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️ (@mxscottkernest.bsky.social) September 29, 2026 at 10:46 PM
Me when my parents rented DEEP IMPACT from Blockbuster
— Mina Kimes (@minakimes.bsky.social) October 5, 2026 at 6:38 PM
Just biding my time until I’m old enough to be the sassy old porch lady in a horror movie.
— Kendra Alvey 👻 (@kendragarden.bsky.social) October 3, 2026 at 11:49 AM
Doing the lord’s work (I caused a drought)
— Ryan Burkett (@ryanburkett.bsky.social) September 28, 2026 at 8:16 PM
A gift from the underworld! A spooky season greeting to kick off this October with a computer image graphic by the ghost of my deceased graphic design career, MyMetalHand. Happy Halloween from the other side (north central Florida)! #cheeseballs #halloween
— Jeff T. Owens (@jtotheartist.bsky.social) October 1, 2026 at 10:53 AM
I give up. I’m moving into a cave.
— Jeff Sharlet (@jeffsharlet.bsky.social) September 29, 2026 at 7:43 AM
Just Tom DeLonge soaking it in as all of Petco Park loudly sings along to one of his songs
— Casey Drottar (@caseydrottar.bsky.social) October 7, 2026 at 12:45 AM
The best part of Halloween is when Michael Myers very safely looks in both directions before pulling into an intersection.
— SCAREk LawHELLRAISER (@rowdybowden.bsky.social) July 28, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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