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

Episode 337

Spring has sprung, and the Big Scary Show (g)hosts are excited. It’s time to clean out

those crypts, throw out those old body parts, and start making plans for warmer

weather. After all, it’s one more season closer to Fall. We start to wind down our

extensive coverage of Transworld by airing the remaining interviews Badger and the Old

Crone got in St Louis. There are interviews with even more vendors and attendees who

all agree that Transworld 2025 was one for the ages. Even though we’ve hardly

managed to rest up, we notice that there seems to be some sort of spooky rumblings to

the east, perhaps from southeastern Pennsylvania. Could that be…is it…oh my…the

East Coast Haunters Convention is less than a month away. There’s no time to unpack,

we need to get ready to hit the road to the City of Brotherly Love.

Storm is under the weather so we’re bringing you a ‘best of’ Haunt Minute. Meathook

Jim may be back with another Between the Corpses, Badger brings you the latest in

Deadline News. And the Old Crone talks about being a manager vs being a leader.

Finally, we’re spinning some rockin' tunes to welcome in the warmer weather.

The Roundtable of Terror is all about Transworld’s East Coast Haunters Convention,

happening at the end of April in Philadelphia. We invite Kris Zahrobsky from Transworld

to have a seat and discuss all things East Coast, from the pre-show tour, to vendors, to

classes and seminars, and more. Make no mistake, this show is going to be HUGE and

if you were on the fence about attending, this conversation should make you rush to

their website and register. It’s going to be an EPIC event.

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

SCARY SHOW Episode 337. (Hope to see you in Philly)

Featured music:

The Independents - The Walking Dead

Toxic Zombie - Stranger Things

Silent Horror - Evil Dead

Ritual of Odds - Nightmare on Elm Street

#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

Episode 336

It was a whirlwind of a weekend, but Transworld 2025 is in the books. Badger and the

Old Crone had a great time talking to attendees, vendors, and so much more. Once

again, we have too many interviews to fit into one show so the Big Scary Show episode

336 will be part one of our coverage. If you missed the show, you’ll feel like you were

there with all the conversations we’re bringing you.

Storm is ranting about haunts bringing back fears from the 1980’s in a Haunt Minute.

Meathook Jim is back with another Between the Corpses, Badger brings you the latest

in Deadline News. And the Old Crone has a very special interview with a certain

attendee at Transworld. We might have a Gruesome Giveaway winner for March, and

finally, we’re spinning some spooky tunes in honor of Transworld 2025.

There is no Roundtable of Terror this episode as we simply have too many interviews to

get through. We do however, hope you’ll check out our Roundtable of Terror sponsor,

Hauntpay. It will be back next episode with a very special guest. 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 336. (And rest up, because the East Coast Haunters

Convention is just around the corner)

Featured music: (Featuring: Verse 13)

Embrace the Black Rose

Empty Coffin

The Asylum Speaks

It Beckons

#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

Episode 335

By the time this show drops, Transword will be in full swing. Haunters from across the world will have descended upon St Louis, Missouri to see all the latest props, animatronics, lights, makeup kits, escape rooms, Christmas ideas, and much, much more. Badger and the Old Crone are there talking to everyone that will speak to them. If you couldn't make it this year, be sure to check out the next couple of shows as we’ll be providing plenty of Transworld coverage. But what’s going on with this episode of the Big Scary Show? Well, fear not, for Episode 335 is packed with all the news, information, music and segments that you’ve come to expect from the 4 (g)hosts. So let’s get started.

Storm is ranting in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim is back with some explanations on Between the Corpses, Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News and several interviews from the floor of the 150th Oddities and Curiosities Expo in Charlotte. The Old Crone discusses learning new haunt skills, we have a brand-new Gruesome Giveaway for March, and finally, we’re spinning some rockin’ tunes to celebrate Transworld 2025.

The Roundtable of Terror talks horror-cons. We bring in organizers from several horror-cons to talk about how they’re put together, what’s involved with handling celebrities, strange stories, and a whole lot more. If you have one coming to your town, please go support them. There are horror cons put on all over the country nearly every weekend of the year and attendees are a prime demographic for your 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 335.

Featured music:

Wednesday 13 - Till Death do us Party

Michael Graves - Beware

13 Pagan Holiday 13 - She’s Dead

The Independents - Bloody Night, Bloody Knife

#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

Episode 334

Make no mistake, this is a busy time of the year for those who work in this industry. As

some haunters are putting the finishing touches on their travel plans for Transworld,

other haunters are opening for Valentine’s day events. And for those putting on

Valentine’s, St Patrick’s Day, or other holiday-themed haunts, how are you getting

customers to your door? Perhaps listening to the Big Scary Show Episode 334 can give

you some pointers and help get you some new business.

Storm is ranting in a Haunt Minute. There’s no Between the Corpses this week as

Meathoook Jim is still recovering from illness. Badger brings you the latest in Deadline

News. And the Old Crone is discussing Post-Transworld Syndrome. Do we have a

Gruesome Giveaway winner for February? Stay tuned to find out. And finally, we’re

spinning some spooky tunes to curdle your blood in time for Transworld.

The Roundtable of Terror discusses marketing and branding your haunt. We bring in

Tyler Barnett and Laura Kilpatrick from Fearworm to give reasons why you need to up

your game when it comes to marketing your haunt. Are you still relying on radio and TV

ads? Facebook? And what the heck is a Bluesky anyway? Find out what works and

what doesn't in 2025. It’s an interesting discussion and if you’re not careful, you just

might learn something. 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 334. (T-minus 2 weeks to Transworld)

Featured music:

Gein - Shilling Shockers Theme

Sinister Symphonies - The Hellfire Club

Mystary - Room Number 07

Prelude to a Nightmare = Prelude to a Nightmare

Episode 334

Make no mistake, this is a busy time of the year for those who work in this industry. As

some haunters are putting the finishing touches on their travel plans for Transworld,

other haunters are opening for Valentine’s day events. And for those putting on

Valentine’s, St Patrick’s Day, or other holiday-themed haunts, how are you getting

customers to your door? Perhaps listening to the Big Scary Show Episode 334 can give

you some pointers and help get you some new business.

Storm is ranting in a Haunt Minute. There’s no Between the Corpses this week as

Meathoook Jim is still recovering from illness. Badger brings you the latest in Deadline

News. And the Old Crone is discussing Post-Transworld Syndrome. Do we have a

Gruesome Giveaway winner for February? Stay tuned to find out. And finally, we’re

spinning some spooky tunes to curdle your blood in time for Transworld.

The Roundtable of Terror discusses marketing and branding your haunt. We bring in

Tyler Barnett and Laura Kilpatrick from Fearworm to give reasons why you need to up

your game when it comes to marketing your haunt. Are you still relying on radio and TV

ads? Facebook? And what the heck is a Bluesky anyway? Find out what works and

what doesn't in 2025. It’s an interesting discussion and if you’re not careful, you just

might learn something. 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 334. (T-minus 2 weeks to Transworld)

Featured music:

Gein - Shilling Shockers Theme

Sinister Symphonies - The Hellfire Club

Mystary - Room Number 07

Prelude to a Nightmare = Prelude to a Nightmare

#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

Episode 333

Now don’t panic, but Transworld’s Halloween and Attractions Show in St Louis is

happening in less than one month. Ok, maybe you can panic just a little. As vendors

rush to complete their new items to display and attendees hurry to complete their travel

plans, this can be a stressful time for any haunter. Perhaps listening to Episode 333 of

the Big Scary Show will calm you down and give you a chance to relax. Nah, it’s

actually time to panic. AAAAAHHHHHH!

Storm is ranting in a Haunt Minute. There’s no Between the Corpses this week as

Meathoook Jim is still recovering from illness. Badger brings you the latest in Deadline

News. And the Old Crone is interviewing Dan Barner of Prolific Marketing about his

upcoming webinar. We have a brand new Gruesome Giveaway for February, and finally,

we’re spinning some rockin’ tunes to get your blood pumping and to keep the cold

weather away.

The Roundtable of Terror brings you our annual ‘Transworld Survival Guide’. We take

veterans of Transworld and pair them up with first-time attendees to answer questions

and offer up sage advice on how to survive 4 days in St Louis at the biggest Halloween

tradeshow of the year. It’s filled with plenty of good tips, tricks, and words of wisdom

designed to help you get through it unscathed. Even if you’ve been attending for

decades, you might just learn something new. 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 333. (Which is halfway to Episode 666…muahahahaaa)

Featured music:

The Skeleton Beats - Succubus

Valentine Wolf - Black Black Kisses

Calabrese - Ghostwolves

PsychoCharger - Channel 13 (Featuring Unkle Pigors of Toxic Toons)

#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

Episode 332

As we deal with winter storms pummeling the country, the Big Scary Show (g)hosts are hunkered down and trying to stay warm. They’re firing up their wood stoves, shoveling off driveways, and counting down the days until the temps start warming up just a bit. If you’re feeling the need to hibernate or crawl under some blankets for a couple months, why not let the Big Scary Show episode 332 keep you company while they entertain, inform, and keep you up to date. So grab yourself a hot beverage, grab your ear buds, and let’s wait out the cold weather together.

Storm is ranting in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim unfortunately MIA, as family needs take precedence. He does say he has read all your is mails, and he is excited to get this new segment going, and he will respond to each and everyone of you personally

Between the Corpses. Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News. And the Old Crone is talking about ways to award your haunt employees. We may have a brand new Gruesome Giveaway winner for January, and finally, we’re spinning some spooky tunes to scare the cold weather away.

The Roundtable of Terror talks about haunt reviewers. We invite several teams from The Scare Factor to have a seat and talk about what they do, how they benefit the industry, and how they can influence customers to visit, (or not visit) your haunt. Are they a valuable resource? Do their reviews help you decide what haunts to attend? Do you even pay attention to what reviewers say? It’s an 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 332. (And our thoughts are with those out in LA)

Featured music:

Sam Haynes – Shadows

Gathering of Darkness – Darkness Falls

Bad Jack Productions – Sanctuary of the Damned

Eerie Von – Nightmare

#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror