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BIG SCARY SHOW – EPISODE 315 – BACK TO SCHOOL?

Episode 315
As we’ve passed the halfway point to Halloween, we’re moving into the proverbial second semester of the year. MHC is only a few short weeks away, and then we’ll be pulling all-nighters through the summer months as we count down to the Fall. We’ll be giving it the old college try as Episode 315 keeps you informed and entertained as you study ways to make your haunt more scary this season.

Storm is ranting about strange lights in the sky in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim talks about prison conditions in Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline news. The Old Crone discusses the 40th anniversary of the Six Flags Great Adventure Haunted Castle fire and its effects on the industry. Sadly, the Gruesome Giveaway gets an ‘F’ for the month of May (because no one entered the contest). And finally, we’re spinning some rockin’ tunes as we mark the halfway point to Halloween.

The Roundtable of Terror goes back to school as we invite Doctor Susan Weidmann of Appalachian State University to have a seat and discuss her research on haunted attractions. She’s conducting what could be the first large-scale research project on haunt-tourism in the United States and she’s looking for haunt owners, managers, and designers to interview for her study. It’s an interesting conversation that could have some very interesting ramifications for the haunt industry in the next few years. All this, and so much more.

We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to……..the BIG SCARY SHOW.

Featured music:
Sam Haynes – All Hallows
Throne of Anguish – Cathedral’s Shadow Grave Tone Productions – The Final Hour Dante Tomaselli – Dark Night of the Soul

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BIG SCARY SHOW – Episode 314 – EHCH and HAYRIDES!

Episode 314
This past week, haunters from all over the country descended into the City of Brotherly Love to attend the inaugural East Coast Haunters Convention. The numbers were most impressive and exceeded almost everyone’s expectations. Badger was only there for one day, but managed to bring back a full show’s worth of interviews. We talk to some old friends and some new people who’ve never been on our show. If you missed the event, stop kicking yourself, tune in to the Big Scary Show Episode 314, and you’ll feel like you were there. And be sure to make your plans to be in Philadelphia for ECHC 2025 returning next April.

Storm is ranting about the popularity of 12-foot skeletons in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim talks about blood money in Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline news. The Old Crone discusses why it’s time to set up your schedules. We might have a Gruesome Giveaway for the month of May. Dick Terhune is back with his Marketing Morgue. Vysther returns with a segment called ‘View From the Bar’ as he celebrates 10 years of being on the Big Scary Show. And finally, we’re spinning some rockin’ tunes as we mark the halfway point to Halloween.

The Roundtable of Terror talks about a vital part of many haunted attractions; the hayride. We invite Randy Bates from the Bates Motel and Haunted Hayride, Jim Schopf from Field of Screams, and Kyle McMann from Frightland to have a seat and talk about how their hayrides have grown and evolved over the years. Does your haunt have a hayride? Are you thinking of adding one? You don’t want to miss this fascinating and informative conversation from some of the heavy hitters in the industry. All this, and so much more.

We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to……..the BIG SCARY SHOW. (And a big “Thank you” to Jen, Rich, and the rest of the Transworld staff for making the East Coast Haunters Convention a spooky success).)

Featured music:
Black Cat Attack – Sunday Sacrifice.                                                                        Gladezmen – Big ‘ol Monster                                                                                        Murderland – 13 Jack ‘O Lanterns                                                                                            Vegas Rhythm Kings – Crazy Cadavers

BIg Scary Show – Episode 312 – TRANSWORLD Part 2 and ECHC!

Episode 312
We tried to pack Transworld 2024 into one single show but we simply had too much information and material to fit it all in. Therefore the Big Scary Show Episode 312 brings you Part 2 of our extensive coverage of Transworld 2024. You’ll still feel as if you were there as we bring you interviews from some of our favorite vendors and introduce you to some brand new ones. We hope you enjoy all the action from the show floor in St Louis.

Storm is ranting about the eclipse in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim talks about state sponsored torture in Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline news. The Old Crone shares her experience with the Fire Marshal (Dun, Dun, DUUUNNN) and asks haunters at Transworld one very important question. We have a new Gruesome Giveaway for the month of April, and we’re spinning some spooky tunes, courtesy of Jerry Vayne.

The Roundtable of Terror invites Kris Zahrobsky of Transworld to have a seat and discuss the inaugural East Coast Haunters Convention coming to Philadelphia in just a few short weeks. We discuss what it takes to put on a show like this and the expectations of a new show that’s already generating a lot of buzz in the industry. If you were on the fence about attending this convention, perhaps this conversation will sway you to register.

We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to……..the BIG SCARY SHOW. (And special thanks to Jen, Rich, and the entire Transworld crew)

Featured music: (Jerry Vayne)                                                                                                  When Hinges Creak
Mind Control
Blackmoon Asylum                                                                                                                    Voodoo Doll
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Big Scary Show – Episode 311 – Transworld Part 1

Episode 311
What an event! Transworld 2024 will no doubt go down as one of the biggest shows in its history. There was SO much going on that we still don’t know how Badger and Jonna the Old Crone managed to spend all 4 days running up and down the aisles, interviewing vendors, and giving away our Box of Mystery to one lucky winner. (BTW: Congratulations to Tara from R Acres of Terror haunted attraction in Illinois for being our Box of Mystery winner.) There’s SO much material that we have, we can only bring you Part 1 of all our Transworld coverage. More coming on the next show.

Storm is ranting about big box store Halloween props in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim Talks about the fate of drug offenders in Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline news. The Old Crone talks with consultant Scott Swenson. Do we have a Gruesome Giveaway for the month of March? Stick around to find out. And finally, we’re spinning some rockin’ tunes as we start to move into build season

There is no Roundtable of Terror due to the sheer number of Transworld interviews and coverage. It will return for the next show, but please remember that HauntPay is the proud sponsor of the Roundtable of Terror. Be sure to visit them and tell Alex and his staff how much you appreciate them.

We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to……..the BIG SCARY SHOW. (And special thanks to Jen, Rich, and the entire Transworld crew for all they do)

Featured music:
Lita Ford – Devil in my Head
Wednesday 13 – Trick or Treat
GWAR – The Road Behind
Charred Walls of the Damned – Avoid the Light

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BIG SCARY SHOW – Episode 310 – Oddities and Curiosities Expo

Episode 310
Transworld is finally here. By the time you tune into Episode 310, the Big Scary Show will be in St Louis for the biggest trade show of the year. Badger, The Old Crone, and Wicked Wendy will all be vending, walking the floor, and talking to everyone they can. However, before we hit the road to St Louis, Badger spent a weekend at the Oddities and Curiosities Expo in Charlotte, and talked to several odd and curious vendors.. If you get a chance, be sure to visit one of the O&C Expos if they come to a town near you.

Storm is ranting about Leap Day and trailers in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim discusses Death Row in Asia in Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline news. The Old Crone talks about selecting a realtor to help find a location for your haunt. We have a brand new Gruesome Giveaway for the month of March. And finally, we’re spinning some spooky tunes to put you in the mood for Transworld.

Since everyone is in St Louis, The Roundtable of Terror decided to forego having any guests as most everyone is busy making their final preparations. Because of that, we’ve brought back our soon-to-be-famous game show, the 13 Questions of Doom. Storm is in charge this week as he doles out the questions, judges the answers from the (g)hosts, and awards points accordingly. Will there be a new champion crowned in this show? Stay tuned to find out. All this, and so much more.

We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to……..the BIG SCARY SHOW. (And please visit us at booth 2136)

Featured music:
Throne of Anguish – Cathedral’s Shadow
Dr. Frankenfingers – An Unholy Citadel
Audio Zombie -Rainbow Flavored Nightmares                                                              Sinister Symphony – The Hellfire Club

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BIG SCARY SHOW – Episode 309 – HAUNTCON & TRANSWORLD SURVIVAL GUIDE

Episode 309
The haunt convention season has officially begun with HAuNTcon opening its doors after a long hiatus in Daytona Beach Florida earlier this month. The Big Scary Show sent Badger down there to talk to vendors and attendees to get their thoughts about the return of HAuNTcon as a free-standing event. He brings back some great interviews with vendors and staff and learned that HAuNTcon 2025 will be in Orlando next January so start making your plans.

Storm is ranting about haunted hotels in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim discusses ‘a view from death row’ in Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline news. The Old Crone talks about focusing on your goals at Transworld. Dick Terhune returns with another Marketing Morgue segment. Is there a Gruesome Giveaway winner for the month of February? Tune in to find out, and we’re spinning some rockin’ tunes to put you in the mood for Transworld.

With Transworld literally a couple weeks away, the Roundtable of Terror brings back its annual Transworld Survival Guide. We invite first-time attendees and vendors to join us, and pair them with some long-time veterans of the tradeshow to discuss what to expect. What shoes should you wear? How many black t-shirts should you pack? And who actually brings catalogs these days? If this is your first-time attending the biggest tradeshow of the year, you don’t want to miss this conversation. All this, and so much more.

We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to……..the BIG SCARY SHOW. (See you in St Louis)

Featured music:
PsychoCharger – Channel 13 (With Uncle Pigors)                                                     Radio Cult – Saturday Night Double Feature                                                             Zombie Surfers – Transylvania Surf
Crispy Bess – Ormondium

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Big Scary Show – Episode 308 – John LaFlamboy & The Zombie Army

Episode 308
The haunt industry is buzzing with excitement as everyone is making preparations to head out to St Louis in a few short weeks for the biggest trade show of the year. The Big Scary Show will once again be covering the event, albeit at a new location. Find us at booth 2136 to record a shoutout, register for the Box of Mystery Giveaway, or tell us about what new things your haunt is doing in 2024. And be sure to tune in to Big Scary Show Episode 308 to get you in the haunting mood.

Storm is ranting about AI in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim discusses “Death Row USA” in Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline news. The Old Crone has an interview with Sithon. Is there a Gruesome Giveaway for the month of February? Of course there is. And, we’re spinning some spooky tunes to put you in the mood for Transworld.

The Roundtable of Terror welcomes the owner of HellsGate Haunted Attraction, John LaFlamboy, to discuss his Emmy award for his Documentary “Feed the Beast – 25 Years of Statesville Haunted Prison”. We discuss the making of the documentary, his work on other films, Hellsgate Haunted Attraction, what the Zombie Army is doing at Transworld, and what’s going on with ‘Days of the Living Days’. It’s a fun conversation you don’t want to miss. All this, and so much more.

We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to……..the BIG SCARY SHOW. (See you at Transworld)

Featured music:
Chris Thomas – A Lonely Hell
Gathering of Darkness – Darkness Falls
Prelude to a Nightmare – Prelude to a Nightmare Shadows Symphony – The Dead are Watching

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Big Scary Show – Episode 303 – DARK IMAGININGS

Episode 303
As we move towards the end of the year, haunts around the country are preparing for Christmas and Krampus events so get out there and support your local haunts. The Big Scary Show (g)hosts are pulling out the decorations, dusting off the strings of lights, and chopping a Yule log to celebrate. We hope to keep you in the holiday spirit with Episode 303 of the Big Scary Show.

Storm is ranting about convention after parties in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim discusses the electric chair in Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline news. The Old Crone talks about how to determine the success of your haunt. We have a Gruesome Giveaway for December, Dick Terhune is back with the Marketing Morgue, and we’re spinning some rockin’ tunes to keep you in the spooky spirit.

The Roundtable of Terror invites Craig Hines of Dark Imaginings to come have a seat and discuss several topics. We talk about his custom changing portraits, the importance of updating your website (did you know your website might not be ADA compliant?), and his new publishing company. It’s a fun discussion and we hope you support this fine sponsor of the show. All this, and so much more.

We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to……..the BIG SCARY SHOW.

Featured music:
The Graveyard Boulevard – Pay to Get In, Pray to Get Out                                        The Pine Box Boys – I Kept Her Heart
Wednesday 13 – Look What the Bats Dragged In
Creature Feature – American Gothic

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Big Scary Show – Episode 294 – Douglas Tait

Big Scary Show

Episode 294
As July begins to wind down, we are one more month closer to October and the Big Scary Show Episode 294 continues to bring you all the latest news, information, and music you need as you kick things into high gear. After all, it’s less than 100 days until Halloween.

Storm is ranting about lighting accessories for your 12-foot skeleton in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim talks about the Penalties for Piracy in yet another installment of Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline news, and the Old Crone discusses beating the heat this time of year. We’re also playing you some rockin’ tunes to keep you going as we head into August.

The Roundtable of Terror invites actor and director Douglas Tait to join us and talk about his 30-year career in the film industry. Who else do you know has appeared on-screen as Jason Voorhees AND Michael Myers? He’s also been in the Hellboy, Annabelle, Star Trek, and Star Wars franchises, and more. And as a bonus, he’s a HUGE fan of haunted houses. Be sure to catch him and buy an autograph at a convention or haunted attraction this year. All this, and so much more on Episode 294 of the Big Scary show.

We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to……..the BIG SCARY SHOW. (And please stay hydrated)

Featured music: (The Rhythm Coffin)                                                                                        Yeah Yeah
Tombstoned
The Monster Mash                                                                                                                         Coffin Creep

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Big Scary Show – Episode 291 – Frankencon and Staff Management

Episode 291
The Big Scary Show Episode 291 will continue to keep you informed and entertained as you continue to work on those haunts. After all, the season starts in about 3 months. Badger attended Frankencon in Knoxville, TN  last week and brings us some cool interviews from haunt owners, movie directors, con owners, and maybe even a Ghostbuster. The conversations are definitely worth checking out.

Storm is ranting about bugs in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim talks about escaping the hangman in another installment of Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline news, and the Old Crone discusses hiring and retaining staff. We might have a Gruesome Giveaway winner for the month of June. Find out who it is.

The Roundtable of Terror discusses actor and staff management. Once you have your staff in place, how do you keep them organized? We have Matt and Sara from Haunt Scheduler and Justin from Sithon who probably have the answers to all your questions. Are you still using phone banks to communicate with staff? Punch cards? Whiteboards? Time to join the 21st century and manage everyone more efficiently. All this, and so much more.

We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to……..the BIG SCARY SHOW.

Featured music:
Calabrese – Damned to the Night
Fright Barker and Sons – Backburner Gal
Michale Graves & Gotham Road – Seasons of the Witch                                           The Rhythm Coffin – Coffin Creep

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