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It’s officially Fall and haunt season is finally here as more and more haunted attractions

are opening up every weekend. We’re in the final stretch for haunt owners to finish up

their projects in anticipation of opening their doors to the unsuspecting public. The

weather is definitely changing for the better. The air is slightly cooler, trees are starting

to change color and a few leaves have been spotted falling from the trees. Pretty soon

it will start to look like Fall is supposed to and we’ll all be spending time visiting haunted

attractions and taking advantage of all the spooky things the season has to offer. But

before we hit the glorious month of Octoberr, grab your earbuds, sit back and tune into

the Big Scary Show Episode 376 as we celebrate the end of summer and welcome the

best season of the year.

Storm is ranting in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim is bringing a new short horror story to

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

Crone is talking about how to deal with difficult guests without breaking character.

Vysther returns with an all new and redesigned Haunted Vista regarding 20 years of

home haunting. Do we have a winner for the September Gruesome Giveaway? Stay

tuned to find out. Finally, we’re spinning some spooky tunes to celebrate the return of

Spooky Season.

The Roundtable of Terror is talking about Transworld’s Legendary Haunt Tour 2026,

coming to North Carolina to visit three legendary haunts. We invite our friend Kris

Zahrobsky from Transworld to sit down and discuss all the amazing things that are in

store for those making the trip to finish up their haunt season. As a bonus, we have

some very special guests joining us to elaborate more on some of the haunts that you’ll

be visiting November 5-7th. If you’re even remotely thinking about closing out this year’s

spooky season by attending the tour, this is one Roundtable you do NOT 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 Episode 376. (And go support your local haunts)

Featured Music: (Featuring Virgil Franklin)

So it Begins

Redneck Romp

A Bump in the Night

They Taste Funny

Welcome to September and haunted houses are already opening up. Badger of course

has already visited a couple but the rest of the (g)hosts are giddy with anticipation of

cooler temperatures, leaves changing, visiting pumpkin patches, and of course, haunted

houses. We’re pretty much in full Halloween mode at this point and are breaking out the

seasonal decorations even though it’s still pretty hot outside. We simply couldn’t wait.

So in the meantime; sit back, grab your headphones, and enjoy the Big Scary Show

Episode 375 as we celebrate the return of haunted attractions opening their doors to

unsuspecting victims.

Storm is ranting about Dolly Parton and corn mazes in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim is

bringing a new short horror story to Between the Corpses. Badger brings you the latest

in Deadline News. And the Old Crone brings you information about Stay4Halloween, a

new and very important project we are excited to be a part of. There’s a BRAND NEW

Gruesome Giveaway for September, (and you know the prize is going to be good since

haunt season is here, so listen closely and enter). Finally, we’re spinning some rockin'

tunes to celebrate the return of Spooky Season 2026.

The Roundtable of Terror brings Dave Ferrier of Fearschool.com to have a seat and

discuss the results of a survey he sent out to haunt actors, management, and others

over the summer. The results were somewhat surprising, and led us into discussions of

actor safety, training, and some darker issues which most people simply chalk off to

‘well, that’s just haunt life’. It’s a fascinating discussion that you need to hear, especially

if you work for, or own a haunted attraction. 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 375. (Are you excited for haunt season yet?)

Featured Music:

The Phantom AD - Like a Wolfman

Fright Barker & Sons - Backburner Gal

The Tremors - Demon Boogie Fever

Gorgeous Frankenstein - Made in Hell

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It’s practically September, which means it’s Halloween Eve. Have you noticed any

crunchy leaves lying in the road? The faint whiff of pumpkin spice emanating from the

doors of local coffee shops? Spirit Halloween stores popping up nearby? Grocery stores

teasing the return of Monster Cereals? Make no mistake, spooky season is this close to

being here and the (g)hosts of the Big Scary Show are here to make sure you’re aware

of it. By the time you hear this, there will already be a handful of haunted attractions

open, plus Halloween celebrations happening in those large theme parks in Orlando

and Anaheim and perhaps others. So sit back, grab your headphones, and enjoy the

Big Scary Show Episode 374 as Fall decides when it’s finally going to show up.

Storm is ranting about haunted house renovations in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim is

bringing a new short horror story to Between the Corpses. Badger brings you the latest

in Deadline News and a few more interviews from Midsummer Scream. And the Old

Crone is asking the question; “Why are you still a cash-only haunt in 2026?”. Finally,

we’re spinning some spooky tunes off Midnight Syndicate’s new album as we celebrate

the release of their 16th studio album ‘Plankett’s Grove’.

Speaking of Midnight Syndicate, the Roundtable of Terror invites our friends Edward

Douglas and Gavin Gozska of Midnight Syndicate to take a seat and discuss their new

album. We go into how it was conceived, the music writing process, and how this album

is different from their previous releases. 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 374. (Are you excited for haunt season yet?)

Featured Music: (Featuring Midnight Syndicate)

Sylvan Respite

Bleak Provenance

Shanty in the Pines

The Woods are Watching

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As we suffer through the tail end of summer, we do what many people do this time of

year…hit the road. But there’s no vacation for the (g)hosts. We send Badger to

Creepycon in Knoxville, TN and Midsummer Scream in Long Beach, CA, and the Old

Crone hits the road for Harrisonville, MO to attend Kreepfest. There are so many

interviews, you’ll feel like you attended ALL the shows. There’s a lot to cover in this

episode, so get comfortable, grab a beverage, and tune in to Episode 373 of the Big

Scary Show as we count down to the opening of haunt season in just a few weeks..

Storm is ranting in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim is bringing a new short horror story to

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

Crone is interviewing several attendees of Kreepfest. There might just be a Gruesome

Giveaway winner for the month of August. Finally, we’re spinning some rockin’ tunes as

we celebrate being one more month closer to haunt season.

The Roundtable of Terror invites haunt consultant Scott Swenson to bring us up to date

on all he’s been up to. We discuss his creating Halloween events at non-haunt places

like zoos, about farms ramping up their Halloween events, Keeping multi-generations

entertained at haunts, (even if they're ‘family-friendly’), and teases the return of the Vault

of Souls in Tampa. It’s a fun and interesting conversation that you’d be foolish 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 Episode 373.

Featured Music: (Featuring Neil Zaza)

Danse Macabre

Carnival of the Animals

Fugue in G Minor

Funeral March - Opus 35

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Welcome to August.

The Dog Days of Summer are definitely here. So why not go to

Texas and partake in the Texas Haunter’s Convention. That’s just what we did when the

Old Crone went to the Lone Star State and brought back a bunch of hot interviews. But

despite all the heat (and humidity), we can see the light at the end of the tunnel. Can

you believe there are haunts opening this month? Are you in panic mode yet? Why

don’t you take another swing of water, pop in those earbuds and tune into the Big Scary

Show, Episode 372 for all the latest news, interviews, commentary, and information you

need before it’s too late.

Storm is ranting about scavenger hunts in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim is bringing a

new short horror story to Between the Corpses. Badger brings you the latest in Deadline

News. And the Old Crone is interviewing Jalah Gray from ScreamTV as well as

reporting from the floor of the Texas Haunter’s Convention. We have a brand new

Gruesome Giveaway for the month of August so listen closely for your chance to win a

great prize from Screamline Studios. Finally, we’re spinning some spooky tunes,

(courtesy of Jerry Vayne), as we celebrate being one more month closer to haunt

season.

The Roundtable of Terror invites the one and only Ed Gannon, owner of the Chambers

of Terror in Salem Massachusetts to discuss the possibility of his haunt closing down

due to circumstances beyond his control and what he’s doing to prevent it from

happening. Do you know someone in a similar situation? It’s a bit of a rough subject to

discuss but it could happen to any haunt owner that doesn’t outright own their building

or land, so be sure to tune in. 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 372. (We’re in the home stretch for spooky season now!)

Featured Music: (Featuring Jerry Vayne)

Blackmoon Asylum

Mind Control

A New Kind of Treatment

Empty Inside

As we move through July and towards August, we can take solace in the fact that cooler

weather is somewhere in the future. As haunters continue to build, hire, and train, the

Big Scary Show is busy preparing for the upcoming season. After all, October is only 3

months away. So take another break from the heat and humidity, grab a cold beverage,

and take a listen to Episode 371 of the Big Scary Show.

Storm is ranting about killer bison in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim is bringing a new

short horror story to Between the Corpses. Badger brings you the latest in Deadline

News as well as several interviews from FrankenCon in Knoxville that didn’t make the

last show. And the Old Crone says that now is not too early to be selling tickets. Do we

have a winner for the Gruesome Giveaway for the month of July? Stay tuned to find

out. Finally, we’re spinning some rocking tunes as we look to celebrate being one more

month closer to October.

The Roundtable of Terror tackles a bit of a sensitive topic, background checks and

working with minors. In this day and age you can’t be too safe or careful, and one state

has decided to crack down on certain issues that could radically change how haunters

hire staff. We bring in a couple of guests to discuss how this may affect haunters

nationwide very soon. If you own a haunt, you need to listen in. 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 371. (And thank goodness for air conditioning)

Featured Music:

Dirty Dead - Meet Me at the Morgue

Jet Noir - Let Us Prey

Ragdolls - Beautiful Homicide

The Recently Deceased - It Walks

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It’s July and the heat is settling in, so please stay hydrated and as cool as possible.

Take a break from your builds, go sit in the shade or AC, and catch the latest news,

music, and interviews on Episode 370 of the Big Scary Show. We promise it will make

you feel cooler and energize you in order to get back to those builds.

Storm is ranting in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim is bringing a new short horror story to

Between the Corpses. Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News as well as several

interviews from FrankenCon in Knoxville, TN. And the Old Crone is talking to Scott

Baney of Scared City Productions about the upcoming Hiyah Nation Horror Show in

Paragould, Arkansas. We have a brand new Gruesome Giveaway for the month of July

so listen carefully for your chance to win a great prize. Finally, we’re spinning some

spooky tunes as we look to celebrate being one more month closer to October.

The Roundtable of Terror invites Tyler and Nora Proffet from The Scare Factor to join us

on the road to discuss what it’s like traveling to so many haunts both during the season

and during off-season. If you’ve ever wanted to just take off on a long road trip to visit

haunted attractions, Tyler and Nora have some great advice and tips for doing so. And

as a bonus; we discuss Monster Bash 2026 coming this November. It’s a fascinating

conversion you will not 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 Episode 370. (And please avoid that heatstroke)

Featured Music:

Red Crow Designs - Body Freezer

Grave Tone Productions - The Final Hour

Sam Haynes - Catacombs

Shadows Symphony - Beneath the Dark

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The weather is getting hotter, and so are haunt builders as they continue to get their

attractions ready for spooky season. The (g)hosts know it’s hot, but in a couple of

months, the weather will break (hopefully) and temperatures will start to cool off as the

Fall season approaches. In the meantime, grab some more water, apply that sunscreen,

and tune in to the Big Scary Show, Episode 369 for all the latest news, music, and of

course, cool conversations. (See what I did there?)

Storm is ranting about how NOT to use a mummy in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim is

bringing a new short horror story to Between the Corpses. Badger brings you the latest

in Deadline News as well as an interview with Alex Berland from Haunt Dolls about a

very special giveaway they’re doing on Instagram. And the Old Crone discusses visiting

haunts as a guest and not as a haunt owner. Do we have a Gruesome Giveaway for the

month of June? Stay tuned to find out. Finally, we’re spinning some rockin’ tunes as the

weather continues to heat up.

The Roundtable of Terror discusses a fast-growing section of the industry…the midway.

You no longer have to stand in line holding a cold hot dog, watching queue line actors

work their trade while patiently waiting for your group to go inside a haunt. Midways

provide plenty of entertainment, food, and drink options for customers and are a great

source of extra income. We invite several haunt owners who run successful midways to

sit at the table and discuss what they do to make their midways entertaining, spooky,

and fun. Whether you’ve had one for decades, or simply contemplating adding one to

your haunt, this is a must-listen to 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 369. (And stay hydrated)

Featured Music:

Razing Hell - Terror Television

Vegas Rhythm Kings - Crazy Cadavers

Psycho Charger - Route 666

Gargantua - Black Lagoon

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Welcome to June. Only four short months before October and about 3 ½ months before

haunt season begins. Haunters are busy working on their builds, designing new scenes,

or spending this weekend in Chicago at the Midwest Haunter’s Convention. The

(g)hosts are envious and wish they could be there, so if you’re attending MHC, be sure

to send us pictures. If you’re busy working on those new areas for your haunt, be sure

to take a break, grab some water, pop in those earbuds, and tune in to the Big Scary

Show, Episode 368 for all the latest.

Storm is ranting about a 7ft puppet giving the local police nightmares in a Haunt Minute.

Meathook Jim is bringing a new short horror story to Between the Corpses. Badger

brings you the latest in Deadline News. And the Old Crone has an interview with

Blanchard Williams of Deceased Farms regarding a new safety feature he’s designing.

We have a brand-new Gruesome Giveaway for the month of June. (Remember, we

didn’t have a winner last month so be sure to enter this month for a chance to win a

great prize.) Finally, we’re spinning some spooky tunes as you work on your builds.

The Roundtable of Terror invites the man, the myth, the legend, Allen Hopps to discuss

his brand new project, the North American Cryptid Museum which will be located at

Dark Hour Haunted House in Plano, Texas. We discuss all the different cryptids that will

be featured, some special things that will be going on when you visit, and whether or not

his Mothman figure is built similarly to the one in Point Pleasant (If you know, you

know). If you enjoy learning about cryptids and local legends, then you might want to

make plans to visit. The North American Cryptid Museum opens for business on June

6th.

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

SCARY SHOW Episode 368. (And stay hydrated)

Featured Music:

Audio Zombie - Apparition

Donte Tomasseli - Dark Night of the Soul

Jerry Vayne - Cirque du Macabre

Sam Haynes - Dead and Buried

The weather is finally heating up and no doubt so are your builds. We’ve passed the

halfway point to Halloween, and many haunters are gearing up for the Midwest

Haunters Convention in Chicago and planning a few Summerween events. Meathook

Jim and Badger have both survived and returned from the Ohio Haunters Convention in

Mansfield and are bringing you lots of interviews from the show floor. It was certainly

one of the creepiest places to ever hold a convention and they’ve already announced

that they're returning in 2027 (so start making your plans).

Storm is ranting in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim is bringing a new short horror story to

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

Crone is sharing tips on turning those scaredy-cats into haunt fans. Do we have a

Gruesome Giveaway for the month of May? Stay tuned to find out. Finally, we’re

spinning some rockin’ tunes to celebrate the coming of Summerween events.

The Roundtable of Terror discusses an unsung hero of the haunt industry. Foam. Yes,

that lump of material that so many haunters use to build tombstones, props, facades,

and more. Its versatility makes it a favorite among home and professional haunters, but

are you utilizing it to its full potential? We bring in some guests who use foam quite a bit

to find out new ways to dress up your displays, creepify your crypts, and horrify your

haunts. It’s an interesting conversation, so take a listen and you just might find a new

way to turn a humble block of foam into something that scares your customers.

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

SCARY SHOW Episode 367.

Featured Music: (Featuring Wednesday 13)

Get Your Grave On

GimmeGimme Bloodshed

Calling All Corpses

Carol Anne…They’re Here

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