Is Halloween Gay? Unpacking Live on Tape

It is spooky season again, and you know what that means, time to talk about why Halloween is basically the gayest holiday of all.

In the latest episode of Unpacking Live on Tape, I sit down with Joseph Federico, the Marketing Maven, and our special guest, Señor Scary, to explore the queer history of Halloween. We dig into how drag queens, disco parties, and Castro street parades in the 70s and 80s helped reclaim Halloween for adults, and especially for the LGBTQ+ community. We share first costumes, cozy fall rituals, and the way Halloween gives people permission to try on a self, even if it is only for one magical night.

For me this topic is personal. I grew up in Chile, where Halloween was not a thing when I was a kid. I watched it on TV and wished I could be part of it. Now I hand out candy on my porch and talk about why this night matters to our community. It is funny, heartfelt, and a little spooky, which is exactly how I like it.

Watch the episode above or open it on YouTube, then come back and tell me your favorite Halloween memory or tradition. Do you still dress up, throw parties, hand out candy, or binge horror movies? I want to hear it.

If you want to lean into the vibe, peek at our Hunkyween Collection!

Your turn: what makes Halloween feel queer to you, and what rituals keep that spark alive? Drop a comment and let us know.