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And just like that, it’s over. The decorations are being taken down, the leftover candy

has been eaten, the haunts are shutting their doors, and the monsters are laying low

until next season. But before you start to suffer from post-Halloween Depression, let the

Big Scary Show remind you that we’re here all year long to keep your Halloween fix

going. After all, we’re only a month away from Krampus and Christmas haunted houses,

right?

Storm is ranting in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim starts a new chapter in Between the

Corpses. Badger brings you the latest in Deadline news and brings you a pair of late

season interviews from a couple of haunted attractions. The Old Crone discusses touch

haunts. Jerry Vayne is back and talking to the owners of The Ritual Haunted House in

Colorado, and finally, we’re spinning some spooky tunes to help you deal with the end of

the season.

The Roundtable of Terror sits down with Alex from Hauntpay to discuss the state of the

haunt industry for the 2024 season. He’s been collecting data from haunt owners for

months about how they operate their haunts and now he’s here to discuss his findings.

It’s interesting and informative and may influence how you run your haunted attraction

next year. You don’t want to miss it. 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:

Michael Hedstrom - Hall of Portraits

Jerry Vayne - Empty Inside

Sinister Sonics - Zombo’s Midnight Midway

Verse 13 - Blighted

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Episode 327

It’s Halloween, the most wonderful day of the year and the (g)hosts are ready to

celebrate. We’re setting up our final decorations, getting candy ready for trick or

treaters, and looking forward to seeing all the spooky fun that goes on tonight. But even

though the season is winding down, the Big Scary Show is always here to talk about

Halloween, haunted houses, and horror. So don’t be sad that tomorrow is November

and people will turn their thoughts towards that other holiday coming soon, just enjoy

tonight, for it's finally All Hallow’s Eve,

Storm is ranting about Halloween music in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim winds up his

talks on torture and executions in Between the Corpses. Badger brings you the latest in

Deadline news, and The Old Crone reads us a spooky original story. Vysther is back and

giving us some Halloween reminiscences. We’re bringing you some special Halloween

messages from the (g)hosts. And finally, we’re spinning some rockin’ tunes to help you

celebrate the greatest day of the year.

Being Halloween, the Roundtable of Terror always tries to bring you the very best

possible discussions for this special holiday and somehow we manage to do so yet

again. The (g)hosts sit down with none other than Victoria Price, daughter of the

legendary Vincent Price to discuss his long and storied career and what it was like

having a famous horror icon as a father. It is a VERY fun and interesting conversation

that you absolutely 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. (And Happy Halloween)

Featured music:

PsychoCharger - Tonight is Halloween

Ragdolls - Halloween Night

13 Pagan Holiday 13 - Long Shadows Fall on Halloween

Wednesday 13 - Halloween 13-13

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Haunt season 2024 is in full swing and the sounds of fear are in the air. Haunted houses

are terrifying customers, clowns are running rampant, and the smell of chainsaw

exhaust is in the air. What a glorious time to be alive. Whether you’re heading down the

street to see your favorite yard display, going across town to visit a local haunt, or

traveling across the country to see the biggest and scariest attractions in the country, let

the Big Scary Show, episode 326 keep you informed and entertained as we enjoy the

month of October.

Storm is ranting about home haunts coming alive and attacking people in a Haunt

Minute. Meathook Jim continues to discuss Ethnic Cleansing in Between the Corpses.

Badger reads the latest in Deadline News, as well as bringing us interviews from haunts

in NC and Virginia. The Old Crone goes on a ghost hunt, and we’re spinning some

spooky tunes courtesy of Midnight Syndicate.

The Roundtable of T error hates to bring it up, but the season is all too short, and we’re

talking about the end of the haunt season. We bring in Kris Zahrobsky from Transworld

to discuss the Legendary Haunt T our, a great way to celebrate the end of haunt season.

Come party with fellow haunters as they tour some legendary haunts in Ohio, (plus a

special trip to a legendary fruit farm). This is the perfect way to close out the 2024

season. 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 324. (and support your local haunts)

Featured music: (Midnight Syndicate)

Carnival of Carnage

Nocturn Aeternus

Winged Fury

Black Woods

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After all this time, October has finally gotten here and the (g)hosts of the Big Scary Show are absolutely giddy with excitement. Haunts are open and spooky season is in full force. But sadly, we must tarnish that giddiness with a bit of empathy for the victims of Hurricane Helene and the damage it’s caused to haunts in FL, GA, NC, and TN. We know many of them will recover, but sadly, some have already announced that they will not be opening this year. Please take a moment this season to remember that not everyone is able to get out and support their local attractions. That being said, let the Big Scary Show Episode 325 get your blood pumping as we welcome the best time of the year.

Storm is ranting about haunt deliveries in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim continues to discuss Ethnic Cleansing in Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline News, and The Old Crone has an exclusive interview with our very own marketing weasel Storm about some last-minute ways to promote your haunt. She also brings us an interview from Trepidation Haunted Attraction in Missouri. We have a very special Gruesome Giveaway for October, and finally, we’re spinning some rockin’ tunes to celebrate the arrival of the best month of the year.

The Roundtable of Terror brings the CHAOS as we sit down with Jim Werner and Brett Moliter from the Haunted Attraction Association to discuss CHAOS safety certifications. How it can benefit your haunt, how your insurance company and inspectors might like it, and how you can get certified at the Legendary Haunt Tour next month. We also discuss why you should consider joining the HAA. 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 324. (and support your local haunts)

Featured music: Psychocarger - No One Loves the Creature Razing Hell - Terror Television Gorgeous Frankenstein - Made in Hell Neil Zaza - Funeral March - Opus 35 www.bigscaryshow.com and on all streaming platforms.

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Episode 324

It’s finally here!. After so many months of patiently waiting, haunts around the country are opening this weekend and every weekend for the foreseeable future. Let’s celebrate by getting out there and supporting your local haunted attractions, hayrides, trails, theme parks, and more. Be sure to appreciate all the hard work done by everyone to make their places filled with scary fun.

Storm is ranting about out of control Halloween licensing in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim continues to discuss Ethnic Cleansing in Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline News, and The Old Crone talks about contact lens safety. We might have a Gruesome Giveaway winner for September. And finally, we’re spinning some spooky tunes to celebrate the arrival of haunt season.

The Roundtable of Terror discusses haunts in some big, old, historic, (and haunted) places. We bring in guests who run haunted attractions at the Ohio State Reformatory and Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum and discuss what it takes to put on a haunted attraction in places like these. There’s also a lot of events going on at these places all year, not just during the haunt season. 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 324. (and let the haunt season...begin)

Featured music: Scarlette Overdrive - Into the Darkness Sinister Sonics - Zombos Midnight Midway The Night Keep - The Macabre Waltz Verse 13 - It Beckons

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Episode 323

It’s finally September, and the (g)hosts of the Big Scary Show are welcoming the official beginning of Halloween season. (Hey, we don’t make the rules) We celebrate it all year long of course, but it just feels like it’s finally here. The air may be a tad cooler, the leaves may start to have just a pinch of color, and haunted attractions are going to be opening in full force over the next few weeks. There’s a lot to do, so let’s get started.

Storm is ranting about Yeti Caskets in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim discusses Ethnic Cleansing in Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline News, and has some interviews from various cons he’s attended that didn’t make it onto the show the first time due to time constraints. The Old Crone talks about participating in community events. We might have a brand-new Gruesome Giveaway for September. And finally, we’re spinning some rockin’ tunes to celebrate the arrival of spooky season.

The Roundtable of Terror celebrates all those haunters that would rather build their own props and decorations rather than buying them. We bring in some experts of the DIY scene to talk about creating your own stuff from scratch. Now is the time to get those spooky projects started before October gets here, so get to work. 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 323.

Featured music: Calabrese - Damned to the Night Doyle - Abominator First Jason - Jason Never Dies Fright Barker & Sons - Backburner Gal

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Episode 322

It’s been a busy summer for the Big Scary Show, but Fall is just around the corner. In fact, this could be the last show before spooky season begins. But before it starts, we still have a lot to do. Badger has been on the road covering as many shows and events that he can. He recently traveled to Knoxville, TN for CreepyCon 2024 and brings us back a mess of cool interviews with an emphasis on Eastern Tennessee haunts. If you’re going to be passing through Tennessee in October, there are some great haunts to visit.

Storm is ranting about abandoned coffee in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim discusses the Nuremberg Trials in Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline News, and The Old Crone talks about things to do in October when you’re not haunting. We might have a brand-new winner of the Gruesome Giveaway for August. And finally, we’re spinning some spooky tunes to get you in the haunting mood.

The Roundtable of Terror invites our old friend Scott Swenson of Scott Swenson Creative Development to have a seat to talk about all the things haunt consulting. We chat about all the projects Scott is working on, the importance of haunt consulting, and how they can help any and all haunts. It’s a fun and interesting 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, Episode 322.

Featured music: (Chris Thomas: Music for Haunts [get well soon[) A Lonely Hell ,Creepy Town, Church of Torment, The Descent

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Episode 321

It’s no secret that Midsummer Scream is the largest Halloween convention in the US. This year, over 50,000 fans descended on Long Beach California to partake in all things macabre, dark, and spooky. The Big Scary Show sent Badger to the west coast to cover this huge event and he brings back a LOT of great content. If you weren’t able to attend Midsummer Scream 2024, you’ll feel like you were there with all the interviews we’re bringing you on Episode 321 of the Big Scary Show.

Storm is ranting about the Olympics in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim discusses War Crimes in Asia in Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline News, and The Old Crone talks about casting the right actor for the right part.. We have a brand-new Gruesome Giveaway for August. And finally, we’re spinning some spooky tunes to get you in the haunting mood.

The Roundtable of Terror discusses the unsung heroes of the haunted attraction industry, makeup artists. Without them, haunts would definitely be less scary and interesting. We invite several makeup artists to have a seat and discuss the finer points of turning people into hideous monsters. If you are, or ever wanted to work as a makeup artist, you need to give this roundtable a listen. 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 special thank you to the Midsummer Scream staff for allowing us to come cover the show)

Featured music: (Jerry Vayne) Death’s Goodbye A New Kind of Treatment Mind Control Cirque Du Macabre

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Episode 320

As summer continues to drag on, haunts around the country are hiring and training new actors to work this upcoming season. Builds are continuing, inspections are being conducted, and permits are (hopefully) being issued. It’s time to crank things into high gear as haunt season begins in earnest in less than 8 weeks. Let the Big Scary Show Episode 320 be your guide and provide you with relief from the doldrums of summer.

Storm is ranting about Summerween parties in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim discusses WWII War Crimes in Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline News. In addition, Badger attended the Nashville Horror Con last weekend and brings us some great interviews. Do we have a Gruesome Giveaway winner for July? Stay tuned to find out. And finally, we’re spinning some rockin’ tunes to get your blood pumping.

The Roundtable of Terror discusses Haunt Acting. We bring in veteran actors from around the country to have a seat and discuss what makes a good actor. There are some great stories,tips, and advice for both new and veteran actors. 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 stay hydrated)

Featured music: Baron Misuraca - As we Embrace Creature Feature - American Gothic Dirty Dead - Meet Me at the Morgue Here Come the Mummies - Creepin’

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Episode 319

Welcome to July. We’re only 3 months away from October and hopefully cooler weather will be here soon (Ha!). As temperatures continue to heat up, please stay safe and hydrated while working on your builds. Take a break, get into the AC, and let the Big Scary Show, Episode 319 inform and entertain while we all suffer through this miserable heat.

Storm is ranting about Tractor Supply and how they have won Halloween in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim discusses the Gulag in Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline news and brings you an interview with Matt from the Nashville Horror Con happening July 20-21st. The Old Crone discusses staying safe during build season. We have a new Gruesome Giveaway from July, and finally, we’re spinning some spooky tunes to chill your blood and remind you that haunt season begins in about 10 weeks.(insert scream here)

The Roundtable of Terror discusses a true Hollywood legend who left his mark on not only the horror industry, but the Sci-Fi and Fantasy genres as well. We’re talking about the one and only Forrest J Ackerman. If you don’t know who that is, you absolutely need to tune in and listen. Without Forrest J Ackerman, we might not have cosplayers, graphic novels, movie memorabilia and horror collectibles, and possibly the fan convention industry itself. We bring in Uncle Forry’s caregiver and one of his best friends, Joe Moe to discuss the life of this truly fascinating individual. 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 stay hydrated)

Featured music: Gathering of Darkness - Souls of Black Audio Zombie - Mine Shaft Bad Jack Productions - Sanctuary of the Damned Sam Haynes - Catacombs

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