Episode 363

This episode of the Big Scary Show will be dropping while Transworld is in full swing.

Badger and the Old Crone are in St Louis at the largest tradeshow of the year gathering

all the latest information and interviews from some of the world’s best prop makers,

animatronic creators, costumers, makeup artists, static prop makers, mask-makers, and

so much more. The next couple of episodes will be chock full of interviews, shoutouts,

and more. But for now, Episode 363 will be bringing you all the latest news, information,

and music as we wait to hear back from our (g)hosts attending the show.

Storm is ranting in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim is still on a brief hiatus from the show

to work on some secret stuff. Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News, and the

Old Crone discusses the differences between a business plan and a business proposal.

Finally, we’re spinning some rockin’ tunes as you head home from Transworld.

The Roundtable of Terror sits down with the man, the myth, the legend, David Bertolino

to discuss his latest book, “Behind the Screams at Spookyworld.” We discuss his recent

documentary ‘Spooktacular,’ his career, his game-changing haunted attraction, the

Lifetime Achievement Awards that he’s been handing out to Horror movie celebrities,

and more. It’s a fascinating conversation with a fascinating person and you will NOT

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 Episode 363. (And safe travels to those returning home from

Transworld)

Featured Music:

Calabrese - Ghostwolves

Coffin Caddies - Zombies Ate My Neighbors

Ghoultown - Where Voodoo Sleeps

Grave Robber - Nightbreed

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By the time you hear this, we will be less than 2 weeks until Transworld, the biggest

Halloween tradeshow of the year, as it descends upon St Louis, Missouri. Thousands of

haunters from all corners of the earth will be selling, buying, taking classes, networking,

socializing, and many other things. If you’re attending the show, please visit the Big

Scary Show at booth 2934 (or find us lurking around the show floor) as the Old Crone

and Badger conduct interviews, record shoutouts, and register haunters for our Box of

Mystery Giveaway. Whether you’re starting to pack, finalizing your travel plans, or still in

full panic mode, let the Big Scary Show Episode 362 calm you down, inform and

entertain you.

Storm is ranting in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim is still on a brief hiatus from the show

to work on some secret stuff. Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News, and the

Old Crone discusses the dangers of ‘going big or going home’. Vysther is back with a

segment he simply calls ‘Blackmore.’ There’s no Gruesome Giveaway this month as

we’re giving away an incredible prize box at Transworld, and finally, we’re spinning

some spooky tunes to get you in the mood as Transworld draws ever closer.

The Roundtable of Terror invites three members of the Haunted Attraction Association’s

Board of Directors to have a seat and discuss what the HAA is doing at Transworld and

beyond. From the State of the Industry Address, to the HAA Live Auction (which has

moved back to its regular Friday afternoon time). From the O-Scares Awards to CHAOS

Safety Training, The Haunted Attraction Association has a HUGE presence at

Transworld and they invite you to come by their booth (2031) to get more information

and to find out why YOU should join. All this, and so much more.

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

SCARY SHOW Episode 362. (Hope you’re packing some comfortable shoes.)

Featured Music:

Sinister Symphonies UK - The Dollhouse

Michael Hedstrom - Hall of Portraits

Sam Haynes - Dead and Buried (Lo-Fi version)

Redcrow Design - Body Freezer

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As we move into the month of March, we look forward to the days becoming longer,

temperatures may start warming up (slowly), and we continue our preparations to attend

Transworld. In just a few short weeks, Badger and the Old Crone are making the trek to

St Louis to cover the biggest Halloween Tradeshow of the year. If you’re vending at the

show this year, it’s time to kick things into high gear and try not to panic. One way to

stay focused is to tune into the Big Scary Show Episode 361 and hopefully we can keep

you informed and entertained while you finish those last-second props, animatronics,

and more.

Storm is ranting in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim is still on a brief hiatus from the show

to work on some secret stuff. Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News, plus

several interviews from the Charlotte Oddities and Curiosities Expo, and the Old Crone

interviews Josh Danley with Scream Works Florida. Do we have a Gruesome Giveaway

winner for February? Stay tuned to find out. Vysther is back with some Godzilla news.

And finally, we’re spinning some rockin’ tunes to fire you up as Transworld draws near.

The Roundtable of Terror brings you its annual Transworld Survival Guide when we

bring in first-time attendees and pair them up with veteran TW goers and vendors to

answer any and all questions they may have. What should you wear? How many

classes should you attend? What exactly happens on the mezzanine after dark? If you

listen carefully, you just might find out. It’s the one Roundtable that every Transworld

attendee should listen to. All this, and so much more.

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

SCARY SHOW Episode 361. (And come visit us at Transworld - booth 2934)

Featured Music:

DieMonsterDie - Lucky Number 666

Murderland - 13 Jack ‘O Lanterns

PsychoCharger - Route 666

The B-Movie Monsters - 10-31

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As we continue to hibernate and attempt to stay warm, many of us are dreaming of the

day when the weather starts to warm up and we can get working on those haunts. Right

now it just seems too darn cold to want to do anything, but fear not, for there are those

hardy souls who are hard at work budgeting, planning, designing, and doing behind the

scenes work in order to get their haunts ready for this fall. We salute you, hardy souls.

Storm is ranting in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim is taking a brief hiatus from the show

to work on some secret stuff. Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News, and the

Old Crone is discussing social media influencing haunt guests with que line actor

Joseph Bodkin. We have a new Gruesome Giveaway for February so be sure to listen

carefully and enter. And finally, we’re spinning some spooky tunes to chill your blood to

match the outdoors.

The Roundtable of Terror begins its countdown to Transworld, the biggest Halloween

tradeshow of the year, which is happening in just a few short weeks. There’s so much

news about the show being released nowadays that sometimes it's hard to keep up.

Therefore, we bring in Kris Zahrobsky from Transworld to bring us all up to date and

make sense of it all. We cover everything you need to know about Transworld 2026 and

why YOU should head to St Louis in March and be a part of all the spooky fun. All this,

and so much more.

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

SCARY SHOW Episode 360. (And go visit a holiday-themed haunt soon.)

Featured music: (Featuring Dr Frankenfingers)

Vampyre

Ice Giants

An Unholy Citadel

Arenea

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Some people actually like winter. The sight of the falling show triggers some beautiful

memories and is peaceful and pleasant to look at. Unfortunately, it’s also cold, blustery,

icy, and can cause a lot of headaches trying to get around. So instead of venturing out

into the cold, why not throw another log on the fire, pour yourself a hot toddy, and relax

to the dulcet tones of The Big Scary Show Episode 259, as we inform and entertain you

while we all try to get though the next couple months before the weather turns warmer.

Storm is ranting in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim continues his discussion on cryptids.

Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News, and the Old Crone is talking about

making the most of your winter downtime. Do we have a Gruesome Giveaway for

January? Stay tuned. Vysther returns with a tribute to the late Bob Burns and more. And

finally, we’re spinning some rockin’ tunes to get the blood flowing to stay warm.

The Roundtable of Terror is all about love. Specifically, Valentine’s Day haunted

attractions. That big holiday is coming up in just a couple weeks and a lot of haunts are

opening their doors to unsuspecting couples, no doubt to seal their doom for all eternity.

We bring in several haunt owners to discuss why this is a fun and unorthodox way to

celebrate the holiday and why YOU should go visit one. Whether you have a date or

not, the monsters inside won’t care if you're single. They just love the taste of human

flesh and delight in taking your souls. All this, and so much more.

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

SCARY SHOW Episode 359.. (Stay warm everyone)

Featured music:

Twisted in Graves - I wish my Girlfriend was a Zombie

Toxic Zombie - Stranger Things

Black Cat attack - Sunday Sacrifice

Here Come the Mummies - Creepin’

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Episode 358

As we say goodbye to the holiday season and settle into the long cold winter, take

solace in the fact that many haunters are not lounging at home huddled under blankets

trying to keep warm. Nope, they’re hard at work preparing for their Friday the 13th and

Valentine's Day haunts that will be opening in a few short weeks. Others are trying to

finish up those props, animatronics, and other items to show off at Transworld in St

Louis in just a couple months. The Big Scary Show (g)hosts are also hard at work

making sure you’re up to date on all the latest haunt news, information, and goings-on

in the industry, so pour yourself another hot cup of coffee (or tea), throw another log on

the fire, and enjoy Episode 358 of the Big Scary Show. That should keep you warm.

Storm is ranting about “What could POSSIBLY go wrong?” promotions in a Haunt

Minute. Meathook Jim continues his discussion on cryptids. Badger brings you the latest

in Deadline News, and the Old Crone is talking to David Cowger from Unknown Origin

FX. We have a brand-new Gruesome Giveaway for January so listen closely and be

sure to enter, and finally, we’re spinning some spooky tunes to keep the spirit of

Halloween alive during these long cold nights.

The Roundtable of Terror discusses the 2025 Home Haunter Awards. Did you visit an

amazing home haunt or drive past one during last season? Do you own a cool home

haunt and want more people to see the results of your hard work? Do you wish there

was a way to promote that awesome home haunt? We bring in the organizers of the

Home Haunter Awards Show to talk about what it takes to have an award winning home

haunt and why it’s important to recognize all that hard work and dedication. Nominations

for this year’s awards show are still being accepted for a couple more weeks so be sure

to get your submissions in ASAP. All this, and so much more.

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

SCARY SHOW Episode 358. (And be sure to stay warm)

Featured music:

Midnight Syndicate - Slight Miscalculation

Sinister Sonics - Zombos Midnight Midway

Gathering of Darkness - Darkness Falls

Verse 13 - The Souls That Wander

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Episode 357

And just like that, 2025 passes into history and we stand at the cusp of a brand new

year. You know what they say…”New year, new me” bla bla bla. We all know those

resolutions are going to be broken within a few weeks so let’s just concentrate on

making this year nice and spooky. After all, Valentine’s Day haunts will be firing up in

about a month, Transworld is only about 12 weeks away, and there’s already so much

to do. So let The Big Scary Show Episode 357 kick off your new year by keeping you

informed and entertained as we count down towards the next haunt season. After all,

it’s only 9 ½ short months away. (Are you panicking yet?)

Storm is ranting about Halloween cookies in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim is talking

about Cryptids. Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News, and the Old Crone is

talking about scheduling wisely in 2026. We may have a belated December Gruesome

Giveaway winner so stay tuned to find out who it might be, and finally, we’re spinning

some rockin’ tunes to warm the blood on these cold winter nights

The Roundtable of Terror looks back at 2025 with the (g)hosts sitting down and recalling

some of the things that made the past year unforgettable. Some were good, some were

fair, and others…not so good. But no matter, the (g)host all share their stories and make

some resolutions that they will no doubt break by February. Let’s relive some of the

moments that made 2025 what it was. All this, and so much more.

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

SCARY SHOW Episode 357. (Let’s make 2026 the spookiest year yet)

Featured music:

PsychoCharger - No One Loves the Creature

Jerry Vayne - When Hinges Creak

Crispy Bess - Ormondium

Neil Zaza - Danse Macabre

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Episode 356

Christmas is literally just a few days away and the Big Scary Show (g)hosts are busy

putting the finishing touches on their decorating, buying last minute gifts, and getting

into the holiday spirit. Nothing like some festive spirits to please the Halloween fan in all

of us, as long as those spirits don’t try to haunt us. As we wind down the year, we get a

little thoughtful and reflective and certainly send our best wishes for a happy and safe

holiday season to each and every one of our listeners. Let The Big Scary show Episode

356 be a part of your holiday traditions this year.

Storm is ranting in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim is a Christmas sabbatical for

Between the Corpses. Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News, and the Old

Crone is talking about the Crones of Winter. The December Gruesome Giveaway is

being extended until the 22nd to give everyone who wants to enter time to do so, and

finally, we’re spinning some holiday tunes (courtesy of Midnight Syndicate) to help get

you in the holiday spirit.

The Roundtable of Terror invites the originators of the traveling haunt actor, the original

Scab 5, to have a seat and talk about their long and storied careers. Over the past 30

years they have frightened, terrified, and entertained audiences all over the world and

probably caused more wet pants than you can count. If you enjoy watching good queue

line actors do their thing, or work as a freelance haunt actor, you can thank these five

haunters for paving the way. You do NOT want to miss their stories and conversations.

All this, and so much more.

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

SCARY SHOW Episode 356. (And ‘Happy Holidays’ from the (g)hosts to all of you)

Featured music: (Featuring Midnight Syndicate)

Up on the Housetop

Night of the Krampus

Parade of the Tin Soldiers

Christmas at Midnight

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Hard to believe it’s already December. Where has the time gone? It seems like only

yesterday that we were attending Transworld, East Coast Haunter’s Convention,

Midsummer Scream, and all the other conventions and tradeshows that we covered as

we prepared for spooky season. October came and went in a flash, and suddenly, it’s

almost the end of the year. To all of those who’ve followed us throughout the year, we

thank you. It’s been quite the year for the Big Scary Show and the (g)hosts can’t wait to

see what 2026 has to offer.

Storm is ranting about how AI just might be a form of demonic possession in a Haunt

Minute. Meathook Jim is taking the weekend off to got to Galaxy Con. Badger

brings you the latest in Deadline News, and the Old Crone is talking about winterizing

your haunt. We have a Gruesome Giveaway for December so be sure to enter for a

chance to win a great prize. And finally, we’re spinning some appropriate tunes to get

you in the holiday spirit.

The Roundtable of Terror invites the owners from Portals of Fear to have a seat and

discuss their award-winning first year in operation. So how does one become an

‘award-winning’ haunt? You might just find out after this roundtable. Other haunts take

notice, these guys are gunning to become a major player in the haunt scene. And THAT

is a great gift to haunted house fans who enjoy all things spooky. All this, and so much

more.

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

SCARY SHOW Episode 355. (And stay off that naughty list)

Featured music:

Wednesday 13 - Buried by Christmas

Grave Robber - Grandma Got Half Eaten by a Zombie

Twisted Sister - I’ll be Home for Christmas

Showy Shaw - Krampus

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The leaves are falling, the weather is turning colder, and there are unmistakable signs

that another big holiday is coming up. Thanksgiving is the time where we give thanks for

everything we have. Isn't it nice to know that we can all be thankful for things like

Halloween? The (g)hosts hope each and every one of you enjoys spending time with

friends and family enjoying food, fellowship, and football. And be sure to tune into the

Big Scary Show Episode 354 before that tryptophan-induced food coma sets in.

Storm is ranting about rage bait traps in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim is talking to a

very special guest in Between the Corpses. Badger brings you the latest in Deadline

News, and the Old Crone is talking about transitions. Do we have a Gruesome

Giveaway for November? Stay tuned to find out. And finally, we’re spinning some rockin’

tunes to keep your blood pumping and to keep you warm in these rapidly cooling days.

The Roundtable of Terror discusses the mythos behind the scariest of the holiday

creatures, the Krampus. Who is this horned, anthropomorphic figure from Alpine folklore

who punishes the naughty children? Is it a truly horrific monster bent on devouring the

wicked? Is it merely to frighten children into being good? And why are Krampus-themed

events popping up all around the US? We bring in several guests who put on events

centered around Krampus to get their take on this legendary holiday creature. It’s a

fascinating conversation you better not miss or the Krampus might just come after YOU.

All this, and so much more.

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

SCARY SHOW Episode 354. (And don’t eat too much turkey)

Featured music:

The Phantom A.D. - Like a Wolfman

Baron Misuraca - As We Embrace

Crispy Bess - Ormondium

Dirty Dead - Meet Me at the Morgue

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