Big Scary Show

Episode 278

As we continue through December and start winding down the year, the Big Scary Show is here preparing to celebrate the holidays. The (g)hosts are all busy dealing with family, friends, and how to get those stupid Christmas lights to stop blinking all at once.

Storm brings you a classic Haunt Minute about holiday shortages. Meathook Jim discusses English witch hunts in Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline news, and the Old Crone discusses using Christmas clearance items for your haunt. In addition, we just might have a Gruesome Giveaway winner for the month of December. We also bring you some spooky tunes, (courtesy of Midnight Syndicate) to get you in the holiday mood, and Meathook Jim presents a special reading of ‘Twas the Fright Before Christmas’

Speaking of Midnight Syndicate, The Roundtable of Terror invites Ed Douglas and Gavin Goszka to have a seat and discuss their VERY busy year. From celebrating their 25th anniversary, to putting on a brand new show at Cedar Point in Sandusky Ohio, to re-releasing more classic music on vinyl, Midnight Syndicate is showing no signs of slowing down and hint that there’s a lot more to come in 2023 and beyond, You definitely want to tune in and listen. All this, plus so much more.

We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOW. Happy holidays everyone.

Featured music: (Midnight Syndicate)

Up on the Housetop

Parade of the Tin Soldiers

Little Helpers

Christmas at Midnight

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As we head into the holiday season, the Big Scary Show is here helping you cope with post-Halloween Depression. The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions, (or IAAPA), was recently held in Orlando Florida and because there’s a large Halloween presence at the show, we sent Badger down to cover it. Even though he was completely blown away by the size of it, he still managed to bring back several interviews with Halloween-related vendors, some familiar, some not. You don’t want to miss it.

(Storm is ranting in a Haunt Minute). Meathook Jim discusses European witch hunts in Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline news The Old Crone discusses holiday gift ideas for your favorite haunter, and we have a new Gruesome Giveaway for the month of December. We also bring you some rockin’ tunes to get you fired up for Krampusnacht and the holiday season.

The Roundtable of Terror introduces you to a couple of our new sponsors, Spectral Illusions and VFX Creates. We go into great detail with the owners about what they do and how their products can benefit your haunted attraction. We are very thankful for all our sponsors, and hope you will continue to support them, for without them, we are nothing. All this, plus so much more.

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

Featured music: The Rhythm Coffin - Yeah Yeah

Zombie Surf - Transylvania Surf

Twisted Sister (w/Lita Ford) - I’ll Be Home for Christmas

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Episode 276

Halloween may be a distant memory but that doesn’t mean the scares have gone away. It’s almost time for Christmas haunts, many featuring that old Yuletide Devil, Der Krampus. Krampusnacht is Coming up on December 5th and the (g)hosts are getting into the holiday spirit by talking about him.

Storm is ranting in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim is back with Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline news, plus bonus interviews from the likes of Tyler Mane, Bill Moseley, Dee Wallace, and SC Horror. The Old Crone returns, and we may have a Gruesome Giveaway winner for the month of November. We also bring you some tunes to get you fired up for Krampusnacht.

Speaking of Krampusnacht, The Roundtable of Terror brings together several individuals from across the country to discuss various Krampus related organizations and conventions they’re putting on. Perhaps there’s a Krampuslauf coming to a town near you? If so, we hope you’ll check it out. All this, plus so much more.

We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOW. (You’re not allowed to have PHD)

Featured music: Snowy Shaw - Krampus

Michael Gaither - The Krampus Comes out Tonight

Midnight Syndicate - Krampus

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Halloween 2022 may have passed into the ether, but don’t let the Post Halloween Depression (PHD) kick in just yet, for the Big Scary Show Episode 275 has a lot of great things to keep you in the Halloween spirit. There’s still time to see a couple haunts and get spooky before we put the final nail in the coffin on 2022

Storm is ranting about those unique Spirit Halloween costumes in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim discusses Torture Chambers in Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline news, plus interviews from Butch Patrick, Daniel Roebuck, The Western Kentucky Ghostbusters, CJ Graham, Dave Sheridan, Ron Fazio, The American Horrorplex, Wicked World Scaregrounds, and the Organizer of the Scarefest. The Old Crone helps you make the adjustment from haunter to ‘normal’ person (whatever ‘normal’ means), we have a new Gruesome Giveaway for the month of November, and bring you some spooky tunes to keep you in the Halloween mood.

The Roundtable of Terror brings together the four (g)hosts to talk about what they did during the past season. From running haunts, to watching the latest scary movies, to taking a trip down memory lane about Halloweens of years past, we have a fun conversation that we hope you’ll enjoy. All this, plus so much more.

We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOW. (You’re not allowed to have PHD)

Featured music: The Jimmy Psycho Experiment - Theme from ‘The Munsters’ Virgil Franklin / Marc Straight - The Haunted Chris Thomas - A Lonely Hell

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Halloween is almost here and the (g)hosts are so excited that they’re pulling out all the stops and making Episode 274 our 2022 Halloween Spooktacular! We’re bringing you plenty of spooky, music, news, interviews, and so much more as we celebrate the greatest of holidays.

Storm is ranting about trick or treat bags in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim brings you a special Halloween themed Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline news, plus he went to Tiny Terror Con in Hickory NC and brings you interviews with some modern horror icons including the first Jason, the lost Leatherface, and Pepper. As a bonus, he talks with Jen from the Legendary Haunt Tour and discusses how you can close out the haunt season by visiting some really cool haunts in Nashville, TN. The Old Crone is back and reads us a special ghost story just in time for Halloween. In addition, we just might have a winner of the Gruesome Giveaway for the month of October. Who won? Stay tuned. We also bring you FIVE, count them, five rocking tunes that all celebrate the season.

The Roundtable of Terror discusses one of the most iconic images of Halloween; witches. We sit down with several modern-day witches and have a conversation about what it’s like being a witch in today’s society and how they celebrate All Hallow’s Eve. Did anyone ride in on a broom? Where do you get eye of newt anyway? And was anyone turned into a frog? Stick around to find out. All this, plus so much more.

We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOW. (Happy Halloween)

Featured music: PsychoCharger - Tonight is Halloween, Wednesday 13 - Halloween 13-13, Halloween - Her Ghost Comes Out to Play, Ragdolls - Halloween Night, Van Helsing’s Curse - Halloween

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Episode 273

Haunt season is here and the (g)hosts are so excited to finally be out and about enjoying the cooler temps, the changing leaves, and of course...haunted houses. Let The Big Scary Show Episode 273 keep you company as you head out to all your local attractions.

Storm is ranting about real estate in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim talks pillories in Between the Corpses. Badger brings you the latest in Deadline news, plus interviews from the 13th Acre and Haunted Pyramids. As a bonus, he meets up with the ‘Creeper’s Cousin’ from the Jeepers Creepers films. Let's hope he makes it out alive. The Old Crone is back talking about what it takes to put on a mobile haunt with members of her staff.. In addition, we have a very special Gruesome Giveaway for the month of October. It’s your chance to win a great prize from Screamline Studios, PLUS a very special ‘mystery’ prize. What is it? Be sure to enter and you could find out.

The Roundtable of Terror is all about Meathook Jim and his team from TRUTH Paranormal as they conduct their investigation of the Conjuring House in Rhode Island. What happens? Do they find anything? Are you a believer? Tune in to find out. 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 support your local haunts)

Featured music: (Neil Zaza) Funeral March Opus 35

Danse Macabre

Carnival of the Animals

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Episode 272

HOORAY! The haunt season is finally here and everyone is super excited! Let the Big Scary Show’s Episode 272 help you celebrate with some interviews, conversations, and music while you head out to your favorite haunts.

Storm is ranting about McDonalds in a haunt minute. Meathook Jim talks branding in yet another installment of Between the Corpses. Badger brings you the latest in Deadline news plus a few interviews from CreepyCon that we weren’t able to get on the last show. The Old Crone is back with ‘Ask the Old Crone’ talking about the importance of dress rehearsals. In addition, we just might have a Gruesome Giveaway winner for the month of September. Find out who it could be.

The Roundtable of Terror brings back Alex Linebrink from #Hauntpay to talk about the state of the industry for the 2022 season. He discusses some interesting trends and where the industry may be headed in the future. He also invites haunters to participate in next year's survey. Stay tuned to find out how, as you don’t want to miss this fascinating conversation All this, plus so much more.

We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOW. (And support your local haunts)

Featured music: The Rhythm Coffin - Tombstoned

Vegas Rhythm Kings - Crazy Cadavers

REv D-Ray & the Shockers - Zombie Cowboys

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Episode 271

September is here and everyone is getting excited for the start of haunt season, but there’s still a lot to do. Let the Big Scary Show Episode 271 keep you occupied as you make your final preparations for opening night. Badger is bringing you coverage from Creepycon in Knoxville, TN. There’s interviews from several Tennessee haunts and vendors. Perhaps they can entice you to visit this season? Who knows?

Storm is ranting in a haunt minute. Meathook Jim has yet another installment of Between the Corpses. Badger brings you the latest in Deadline news, and the Old Crone is back with ‘Ask the Old Crone’. Plus we have a new Gruesome Giveaway for the month of September just in time for haunt season. Be sure to listen carefully and enter. You can’t win, if you don’t play.

Speaking of playing, the Roundtable of Terror features the Haunt Industries’ soon to be famous game show, The 13 Questions of Doom, featuring your host; Storm. The action is fast and furious and who knows who’s going to win? Stay tuned to find out. All this, plus so much more.

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

Featured music: (Featuring Midnight Syndicate) A Terror Unleashed

Unexpected Shadows

Shadows (The Haunt Rocker Remix) w/ Jerry Vayne

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Episode 271

September is here and everyone is getting excited for the start of haunt season, but there’s still a lot to do. Let the Big Scary Show Episode 271 keep you occupied as you make your final preparations for opening night. Badger is bringing you coverage from Creepycon in Knoxville, TN. There’s interviews from several Tennessee haunts and vendors. Perhaps they can entice you to visit this season? Who knows?

Storm is ranting in a haunt minute. Meathook Jim has yet another installment of Between the Corpses. Badger brings you the latest in Deadline news, and the Old Crone is back with ‘Ask the Old Crone’. Plus we have a new Gruesome Giveaway for the month of September just in time for haunt season. Be sure to listen carefully and enter. You can’t win, if you don’t play.

Speaking of playing, the Roundtable of Terror features the Haunt Indutries’ soon to be famous game show, The 13 Questions of Doom, featuring your host; Storm. The action is fast and furious and who knows who’s going to win? Stay tuned to find out. All this, plus so much more.

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

Featured music: (Featuring Midnight Syndicate)

A Terror Unleashed

Unexpected Shadows

Shadows (The Haunt Rocker Remix) w/ Jerry Vayne

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Episode 270

September is upon us, which as we all know kicks off the unofficial start to haunt season, and everyone is getting excited. Badger winds down the summer with part 2 of his coverage from Midsummer Scream in Long Beach, CA. There’s great interviews from Daniel Roebuck from the upcoming ‘Munsters’ movie, Creep it Real OC, the Decayed Brigade, Halloween Obsessed, Lakeside Trail of Terror, and Santa Ana Haunts.

Storm is ranting in a haunt minute. Meathook Jim is talking about water torture in Between the Corpses. Badger brings you the latest in Deadline news, and the Old Crone is back with a couple opening a new professional haunt this year. Is there a winner of the Gruesome Giveaway for the month of August? Stay tuned to find out.

The Roundtable of Terror has an international flair as we talk to the Global Scare Network about what they do and how they benefit the haunt industry. We have representatives from the USA, Scotland, and Australia on the line and the conversation is rather interesting. Be sure to tune in and learn how other countries celebrate the season.

We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOW. (And stay hydrated)

Featured music: Calabrese - Ghostwolves

Here Come the Mummies - Creepin’

Razing Hell - Terror Television

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