Howdy everyone, welcome to August, and welcome to the Big Scary Show episode

346. It’s hot out there but the recent Texas Haunter’s Convention was even hotter. We

sent the Old Crone to Irving Texas to grab some interviews, teach a class, and have a

passel of fun. If you missed this year’s Texas Haunter’s Convention, be sure to make

your plans to attend in 2026. In the meantime, enjoy some interviews from this year’s

show.

Storm is ranting 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. The Old Crone

is talking about equipment failure. We are postponing the Gruesome Giveaway for

August until the nest show, so be on the lookout for that. And finally, we’re spinning

some spooky tunes to celebrate the return of the ‘unofficial’ haunt season.

The Roundtable of Terror discusses the impact TikTok has had on society and the haunt

industry. We invite a trio of TikTokers to have a seat and discuss how they use it to

promote their haunts and their spooky side projects. Whether you’ve been using TikTok

for years, or think TikTok is just the sound a wristwatch makes, (and for you kids under

age 30, a wristwatch is a clock-like bracelet that you wear on your wrist that you

occasionally have to wind and makes a ticking sound), you can’t deny that this social

media platform can absolutely be useful for your haunt. 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 346. (And go watch some haunt videos on TikTok.)

Featured music:

Sam Haynes - All Hallows

Mystary - Room No. 07

Sinister Sonics - Zombos Midnight Midway

Verse 13 - It Beckons

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As we saunter through July and towards August, building, hiring, actor training,

permitting and inspections are in full swing. Make no mistake, the hot weather isn’t

slowing down haunters from preparing to put on a great season for their customers. Just

stay hydrated and be sure to check out the Big Scary Show episode 345 for the latest

news, information, music, and more.

Storm is ranting about Jaws in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim is a break this week,

Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News. The Old Crone is talking about delegating. Do we have a Gruesome Giveaway winner for July?

Quite possibly. And finally, we’re spinning some rockin’ tunes to celebrate the return of

the ‘unofficial’ haunt season.

The Roundtable of Terror concludes its actor trilogy by discussing keeping your haunt

actors safe. Each year, too many actors are injured either by acting in an unsafe

manner or by customers, or even unsafe sets. We had such a lively discussion last

episode that we brought back the same trio of actor trainers from the last roundtable to

continue our discussion on acting tips and techniques designed to keep you safe and

spooky this haunt season. If you’re a haunt actor, take notes because some of the

information discussed may help you this 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 345. (And remember…safety is sexy)

Featured music:

Isaac Rother & the Phantoms - Like a Wolfman

Ghoultown - Where Voodoo Sleeps

The Rhythm Coffin - Yeah Yeah

Gorgeous Frankenstein - Made in Hell

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Welcome to July. The weather is hot, the bugs are plentiful, and builds are in full swing.

The Big Scary Show (g)hosts hope everyone had a safe and exciting 4th of July holiday

and everyone kept all their fingers and toes. For those keeping score, there are no more

major holidays between now and Halloween so haunt season begins…now! All haunt

owners may now officially panic; but before you do, be sure to check out the Big Scary

Show episode 344 for the latest news, information, music, and more.

Storm is ranting 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. The Old Crone

is talking about how to keep safe during the summer build season. Do we have a

Gruesome Giveaway for July? Quite possibly. And finally, we’re spinning some spooky

tunes to celebrate the return of the ‘unofficial’ haunt season.

The Roundtable of Terror discusses training actors. Good actors can make or break

your haunt so we bring in a trio of actor trainers to take a seat and talk about the best

methods to make sure your actors are properly trained and know what they’re doing. A

lot of good information and advice is doled out in this episode so if you’re a haunt

owner, manager, or actor, you don’t want to miss this one. 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 344. (And stay cool. It’s HOT out there)

Featured music: (Featuring Robert Frankenberg - AKA: Dr Frankenfingers)

Dark Lotus

Ice Giants

Hungry Shade

Vampyre

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As we continue through June, haunts are busy building, renovating, cleaning up their

trails, and everything else to get ready for the Fall. Haunters are a hardy breed, working

though the heat, humidity, bugs, snakes, chupacabras, and other hazards to get the

best scares for their customers. The weather may be hot, but the Big Scary Show is

bringing you some cool stuff this episode. Take a break from your builds, grab a cold

beverage, and pop your ear buds in to get all the latest news, information, and

segments that you need to know.

Storm is back and ranting about killer cicadas 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. The Old Crone is talking about audition ideas for haunts. Do we have a

Gruesome Giveaway winner for June? Stay tuned to find out. Vysther returns with a

segment on the Prince of Darkness himself. And finally, we’re spinning some rockin’

tunes to get you in the Fall mood while you sweat it out on your builds.

The Roundtable of Terror discusses hiring and retaining actors. Are you having trouble

finding good actors and keeping them? What happens when you can’t find good help?

How do you stop new actors from walking out after the first weekend? We bring in a trio

of haunt owners to discuss this issue. There are some interesting suggestions and

advice given that might help you retain quality staff for years to come. If you’re a haunt

owner, you don’t want to miss this one. 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 343. (And be sure to stay cool and hydrated)

Featured music:

Doyle - Abominator

Lita Ford - Devil in my Head

Wednesday 13 - Calling All Corpses

GWAR - The Road Behind

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Episode 342

Welcome to June. The temperatures are rising, the humidity is rising, and the bug

populations are rising. This means hot times ahead for haunters who are in full build

and hiring seasons. Please stay hydrated while you work, and let the Big Scary Show

Episode 342 keep things cool with all the news, information, and music you need to

keep going. After all, October is only 4 months away.

Storm is off this episode so we’re bringing you a ‘Best of Haunt Minute’. Meathook Jim is talking

to Bud Stross of the Dent Schoolhouse in Between the Corpses, Badger brings you the latest

in Deadline News. The Old Crone interviews Tim Stedman of Dark Chord Audio

Productions about how AI works for music.

We have a new Gruesome Giveaway for June so be sure to listen carefully and enter the

contest. Finally, we’re spinning some spooky tunes (courtesy of Shadows Symphony) to get you

in the Fall mood while you sweat it out on your builds.

With June being Pride Month, the Roundtable of Terror brings in Paul Lanner from

Haunters Against Hate and Joe Ripple from Scares That Care to discuss their upcoming

events, Haunters Against Hate: The Event 3 (Season of the Witch) and Scares That

Care presents: Killer Pride. They’re both conventions that celebrate our spooky

LGBTQ+ brothers and sisters and provides a safe weekend filled with love, allies, and

haunting fun. Whether you belong to the LGBTQ+ community or not, all are welcome to

come join the fun and fellowship that these events will no doubt provide. 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 342. (And please take a break and drink some water)

Featured music: (Featuring Shadows Symphony)

The Dead are Watching

The Haunting of the Crowley House

Fairvale Funeral Parlor

Beneath the Dark

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New BIG SCARY SHOW - Episode 341 - MHC IS COMING!

Episode 341

It’s almost June. The weather is warming up, the humidity is starting to rise, and

haunted house owners are busy hiring and working on their attractions for the Fall.

We’ve officially passed the halfway point to October and there’s a lot of work to be done.

Let the Big Scary Show Episode 341 keep you entertained and informed as you work on

your builds and make those building inspectors happy. (Remember, safety is sexy) After

all, it’s less than 5 months until the spooky season is upon us. Are you ready to panic

yet?

Storm is ranting 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. The Old Crone

talks about making your emergency plans, and Vysther is back with his reflections on 13

years of podcasting. Do we have a Gruesome Giveaway for May? Stay tuned to find

out. Finally, we’re spinning some rockin’ tunes to get you in the mood while you sweat it

out on your builds.

The Roundtable of Terror talks about the Midwest Haunters Convention coming soon to

Chicago. Of course we had to bring back our old friend Kris Zahrobsky from Transworld

to discuss all things MHC. We discuss the pre-show tours, the show floor, the classes

and educational tracks, and of course…the costume ball and other after hours events.

We also reminisce about MHC’s of the past. This is one of the best conventions out

there and a great way to fire up your actors and get them prepared for the upcoming

season. Get registered now or you’ll be kicking yourself if you miss it.

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

SCARY SHOW Episode 341. (And please stay hydrated)

Featured music:

Bloody Jug Band - If You Want Blood

The Gladezmen - Big ‘Ol Monster

Rev D-Ray & The Shockers - Zombie Cowboys

The Tremors - Demon Boogie Fever

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As we enter the month of May, haunts around the country are starting their hiring and

building seasons. There are also a few Halfway to Halloween events still going on so

look out for them. It could be your last chance to see your favorite haunt before the Fall.

In the meantime, we sent Badger to the East Coast Haunters Convention in

Philadelphia a couple weeks ago and he’s returned with a LOT of interviews and

coverage from their sophomore event. If you missed it, you’ll feel like you’re there. If you

want to attend next year, they’ve already announced the dates for 2026. Visit the ECHC

website for that information and plan to be there next year.

Storm is ranting about the most important question on the internet at the moment in a

Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim is talking to Julie Ibarra from the Haunted Hydro, on Between the Corpses,

Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News. And the Old Crone talks about using AI.

We have a brand new Gruesome Giveaway for May so listen carefully and enter the

contest since we didn’t have a winner last month. Finally, we’re spinning some spooky

tunes to get you in the mood while you start hiring and building your haunts.

The Roundtable of Terror tackles a rather difficult subject…abuse in the haunt

workplace, and not just from customers. There's a documentary coming out this October

that discusses untold behind-the-scenes stories in the haunted house industry. We sit down

with the filmmaker to find out why there was a need for a documentary like this. But

thankfully it's not all disturbing, there are also positive stories of what makes this industry so

special from those who work in it. However, there may be some subject matter that could be

difficult for some to hear. Consider yourself warned.

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

SCARY SHOW Episode 340. (Only 5 months until October)

Featured music:

Sinister Symphony - The Doll House

Tommy Creep - More Zombie than Zombie

Virgil - Night Sins

Audio Zombie - Mine Shaft

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Episode 339

The warm weather is finally starting to show up and the (g)hosts are excited. It’s been a

long cold winter, and everyone’s itching to get out and start working on their haunts.

This weekend is the East Coast Haunters Convention in Philadelphia and Midwest

Haunters Convention in Chicago is happening in a little over a month. And don’t forget

the various Halfway to Halloween events coming up fast. Make no mistake, this is a

busy time of year to be a haunter and the Big Scary Show is here to make sure you

keep up with all the spooky stuff going on.

Storm is ranting 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 talks about haunt owner wellness. Do we have a Gruesome Giveaway winner for

April? Stay tuned to find out. Finally, we’re spinning some rockin’ tunes to get you

moving while you start your builds.

And speaking of builds, the Roundtable of Terror gets into a big discussion about haunt

safety. As a haunted attraction owner, are you up to date on the latest safety features

and fire codes for your haunt? We bring in a trio of haunt owners who know a little bit

about safety, fire, and CHAOS training to discuss keeping your haunts safe and to make

your local fire marshal happy. If you own a haunt, this Roundtable is for you.

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

SCARY SHOW Episode 339. (We’re making safety sexy again)

Featured music:

Army of Darkness - Crawl

Coffin Caddies - Zombies Ate my Neighbors

The Graveyard Boulevard - Meet Me at the Grave

Supersuckers - Sleepy Vampire

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Episode 338

On Friday the 13th of April, 2012, the Big Scary Show debuted its first episode and the world of Halloween, Haunted Houses, and Horror has never been the same. Who could have guessed that 13 years later the (g)hosts would still be cranking out the latest news, information, music, convention coverage, interviews, rants, and so much more?

We’ve traveled thousands of miles, attended many many conventions and tradeshows, visited some of the greatest haunted attractions in the country, and have had a blast doing it. And don’t worry, we have no intentions of slowing down. In fact, we’re just getting started and Episode 338 is here to prove it.

Storm is ranting about Dire Wolves in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim is talking to Nikki Hook from the Ohio Haunters Association in Between the Corpses, Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News. And the Old Crone talks about job applications. We also have a brand-new Gruesome Giveaway for the month of April. Finally, we’re spinning some spooky tunes, (courtesy of Jerry Vayne), to celebrate our anniversary

Shockingly, the Roundtable of Terror is all about the Big Scary Show being up and running for 13 years. We call in some old friends of the show to discuss all things relating to the show and the haunt industry in general. We promise it doesn’t turn into a big praise fest, rather we explore some interesting topics and possibly go down some interesting rabbit holes. This is one Roundtable you don’t want to miss.

We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to……..the BIG SCARY SHOW Episode 338. (And thank you to all our fans for 13 spooky years)

Featured music: (Featuring Jerry Vayne)

The Headless Man (w/ Tim Tantrum)

Death’s Goodbye

Patient Zero

When Hinges Creak

#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

Episode 338

On Friday the 13th of April, 2012, the Big Scary Show debuted its first episode and the

world of Halloween, Haunted Houses, and Horror has never been the same. Who could

have guessed that 13 years later the (g)hosts would still be cranking out the latest

news, information, music, convention coverage, interviews, rants, and so much more?

We’ve traveled thousands of miles, attended many many conventions and tradeshows,

visited some of the greatest haunted attractions in the country, and have had a blast

doing it. And don’t worry, we have no intentions of slowing down. In fact, we’re just

getting started and Episode 338 is here to prove it.

Storm is ranting about Dire Wolves in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim is talking to Nikki

Hook from the Ohio Haunters Association in Between the Corpses, Badger brings you

the latest in Deadline News. And the Old Crone talks about job applications. We also

have a brand-new Gruesome Giveaway for the month of April. Finally, we’re spinning

some spooky tunes, (courtesy of Jerry Vayne), to celebrate our anniversary.

Shockingly, the Roundtable of Terror is all about the Big Scary Show being up and

running for 13 years. We call in some old friends of the show to discuss all things

relating to the show and the haunt industry in general. We promise it doesn’t turn into a

big praise fest, rather we explore some interesting topics and possibly go down some

interesting rabbit holes. This is one Roundtable you don’t want to miss.

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

SCARY SHOW Episode 338. (And thank you to all our fans for 13 spooky years)

Featured music: (Featuring Jerry Vayne)

The Headless Man (w/ Tim Tantrum)

Death’s Goodbye

Patient Zero

When Hinges Creak

#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror