Big Scary Show

Episode 356

Christmas is literally just a few days away and the Big Scary Show (g)hosts are busy

putting the finishing touches on their decorating, buying last minute gifts, and getting

into the holiday spirit. Nothing like some festive spirits to please the Halloween fan in all

of us, as long as those spirits don’t try to haunt us. As we wind down the year, we get a

little thoughtful and reflective and certainly send our best wishes for a happy and safe

holiday season to each and every one of our listeners. Let The Big Scary show Episode

356 be a part of your holiday traditions this year.

Storm is ranting in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim is a Christmas sabbatical for

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

Crone is talking about the Crones of Winter. The December Gruesome Giveaway is

being extended until the 22nd to give everyone who wants to enter time to do so, and

finally, we’re spinning some holiday tunes (courtesy of Midnight Syndicate) to help get

you in the holiday spirit.

The Roundtable of Terror invites the originators of the traveling haunt actor, the original

Scab 5, to have a seat and talk about their long and storied careers. Over the past 30

years they have frightened, terrified, and entertained audiences all over the world and

probably caused more wet pants than you can count. If you enjoy watching good queue

line actors do their thing, or work as a freelance haunt actor, you can thank these five

haunters for paving the way. You do NOT want to miss their stories and conversations.

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 356. (And ‘Happy Holidays’ from the (g)hosts to all of you)

Featured music: (Featuring Midnight Syndicate)

Up on the Housetop

Night of the Krampus

Parade of the Tin Soldiers

Christmas at Midnight

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Hard to believe it’s already December. Where has the time gone? It seems like only

yesterday that we were attending Transworld, East Coast Haunter’s Convention,

Midsummer Scream, and all the other conventions and tradeshows that we covered as

we prepared for spooky season. October came and went in a flash, and suddenly, it’s

almost the end of the year. To all of those who’ve followed us throughout the year, we

thank you. It’s been quite the year for the Big Scary Show and the (g)hosts can’t wait to

see what 2026 has to offer.

Storm is ranting about how AI just might be a form of demonic possession in a Haunt

Minute. Meathook Jim is taking the weekend off to got to Galaxy Con. Badger

brings you the latest in Deadline News, and the Old Crone is talking about winterizing

your haunt. We have a Gruesome Giveaway for December so be sure to enter for a

chance to win a great prize. And finally, we’re spinning some appropriate tunes to get

you in the holiday spirit.

The Roundtable of Terror invites the owners from Portals of Fear to have a seat and

discuss their award-winning first year in operation. So how does one become an

‘award-winning’ haunt? You might just find out after this roundtable. Other haunts take

notice, these guys are gunning to become a major player in the haunt scene. And THAT

is a great gift to haunted house fans who enjoy all things spooky. 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 355. (And stay off that naughty list)

Featured music:

Wednesday 13 - Buried by Christmas

Grave Robber - Grandma Got Half Eaten by a Zombie

Twisted Sister - I’ll be Home for Christmas

Showy Shaw - Krampus

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The leaves are falling, the weather is turning colder, and there are unmistakable signs

that another big holiday is coming up. Thanksgiving is the time where we give thanks for

everything we have. Isn't it nice to know that we can all be thankful for things like

Halloween? The (g)hosts hope each and every one of you enjoys spending time with

friends and family enjoying food, fellowship, and football. And be sure to tune into the

Big Scary Show Episode 354 before that tryptophan-induced food coma sets in.

Storm is ranting about rage bait traps 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 is talking about transitions. Do we have a Gruesome

Giveaway for November? Stay tuned to find out. And finally, we’re spinning some rockin’

tunes to keep your blood pumping and to keep you warm in these rapidly cooling days.

The Roundtable of Terror discusses the mythos behind the scariest of the holiday

creatures, the Krampus. Who is this horned, anthropomorphic figure from Alpine folklore

who punishes the naughty children? Is it a truly horrific monster bent on devouring the

wicked? Is it merely to frighten children into being good? And why are Krampus-themed

events popping up all around the US? We bring in several guests who put on events

centered around Krampus to get their take on this legendary holiday creature. It’s a

fascinating conversation you better not miss or the Krampus might just come after YOU.

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 354. (And don’t eat too much turkey)

Featured music:

The Phantom A.D. - Like a Wolfman

Baron Misuraca - As We Embrace

Crispy Bess - Ormondium

Dirty Dead - Meet Me at the Morgue

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And just like that…Halloween has come and gone. It was a busy October and so many

things were accomplished. There were haunted houses to visit, screams to create,

pumpkins to carve, decorations to make, candy to hand out, and so many more things

that make October special. Luckily there are still a few haunts keeping their doors open

this week and next before some of them begin gearing up for Holiday Season and

Krampus events. But just because the spooky season is over doesn’t mean the Big

Scary Show is going away. Be sure to stick around and see what the (g)hosts are

planning beyond the Halloween season.

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 is talking about blackout events. We have a new Gruesome Giveaway for

November, and finally, we’re spinning some spooky tunes as we mourn the end of the

year's greatest month.

The Roundtable of Terror goes into the mythology and folklore behind Samhain, Dia De

Los Muertos, and Halloween. So many of us celebrate the holiday but do we really

know what it’s all about? The origins of these holidays go back quite a long way. We

invite some special guests to sit down and go into the meanings and symbolism behind

our favorite holiday(s). It’s a fascinating conversation 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 353. (And Happy Halloween everyone!)

Featured music: (Featuring Sam Haynes)

Haunts

Catacombs

Shadows

Nightshade

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Episode 352

We hope you’re enjoying October and all it has to offer. Cooler weather, falling leaves,

haunted houses, hayrides, pumpkin patches, corn mazes, bonfires, and so much more.

How can you not love this time of year? The 4 (g)hosts are certainly busy taking

advantage of everything they can because before you know it, it will all be over and we’ll

have to deal with all that ‘other’ holiday stuff coming up. So get out there and enjoy the

spooky season while you can.

Storm is ranting in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim is bringing you interviews from his trip to the Scarefest Weekend in Lexington, KY. Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News, and the Old Crone is talking about the frustrations in dealing with social media after you move your

haunt to a new location. Do we have a Gruesome Giveaway winner for October? Stay

tuned to find out. Vysther returns with his musings on Halloween 2025, and finally, we’re

spinning some rockin’ tunes to keep you moving as we count down towards October

31st.

The Roundtable of Terror discusses the psychology of fear, especially as it relates to

haunted house acting. We invite Tim Scott from Von Grimm Productions to sit down and

talk about the psychology behind what makes us scared. We chat about some really

interesting topics relating to fear, horror, haunt acting, and what the heck is ‘fun fear’?

It’s an interesting conversation 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 352. (And Happy Halloween everyone!)

Featured music:

Psychocharger - Tonight is Halloween

Wednesday 13 - Halloween 1313

13 Pagan Holiday 13 - Long Shadows Fall on Halloween

The B-Movie Monsters - 10-31

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Episode 351

After 11 long months, it’s finally the most glorious month of the year. Haunt season is in

full swing and everyone is getting into the spooky mood. The (g)hosts are celebrating in

their own special ways, Badger is traveling to as many haunts as possible, Meathook

Jim is preparing to cover the Scarefest Weekend in Kentucky (listen to our last Big

Scary News for more details). Storm is looking for spooky places to take his niece for a

visit and the Old Crone is firing up Banshee Manor in a new location. This is absolutely

the best month of the year, so get out there and celebrate.

Storm is ranting about the Conjuring House 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 is talking about when life throws you a curveball

when trying to get your haunt ready for the season. Do we have a Gruesome Giveaway

for October? Absolutely. Finally, we’re spinning some spooky tunes to celebrate the

return of the month of Halloween.

The Roundtable of Terror sits down with horror veteran Mick Strawn. He’s worked as a

production designer on some of the biggest horror franchises ever like Nightmare on

Elm Street, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Blade, and many others. We take a break from

talking haunts to enjoy some fun stories and interesting conversation from someone

who has almost done it all in Hollywood. 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 351. (Now go support your local haunts)

Featured music:

Midnight Syndicate - Fallen Grandeur

Sam Haynes - Dead and Buried

Gathering of Darkness - Darkness Falls

Jerry Vayne - Patient Zero

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The autumnal equinox for the Northern Hemisphere happened on September 22nd, and

Fall is officially here. October may be a few days away, but as far as we’re concerned

haunt season is already in full swing. Every weekend, more and more haunted

attractions are opening their doors and welcoming potential victims to their haunted

houses, trails, and hayrides and the Big Scary Show (g)hosts are filling up their

calendars. With plans to visit pro haunts, home haunts, pumpkin patches, corn mazes,

fall festivals, conventions, and more, there IS no other time of the year quite like Fall.

Storm is ranting about popular cryptids in a Haunt Minute. He also got out to Cryptid

Fest and brings us some interviews. (No word if he got to interview a chupacabra).

Meathook Jim is still on hiatus due to health issues,, Badger brings

you the latest in Deadline News, and the Old Crone is talking about makeup room

etiquette and safety. Do we have a Gruesome Giveaway for September? Tune in to find

out. Finally, we’re spinning some rockin’ tunes to celebrate the return of Autumn.

The Roundtable of Terror invites back a giant in the haunt industry. The one and only

David Bertolino sits down with the (g)hosts to discuss his upcoming documentary

'Spooktacular’ about the life of Spookyworld Haunted Attraction. He also discusses his

new books and travel guide, lifetime achievement awards, and more. It’s a fascinating

conversation from one of the true legends in the industry. 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 350. (And enjoy those local haunts)

Featured music: (featuring The Rhythm Coffin)

Tombstoned

Coffin Creep

Yeah Yeah

Balladstein

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Listen. Do you hear that? That faint scream and growl of a chainsaw? Make no mistake,

haunt season has started. A handful of haunted attractions have already opened their

doors and fear is starting to rise. Over the next few weeks more and more haunts will

creak open their gates, welcoming visitors to their doom. It is truly the most wonderful

time of the year and the Big Scary Show is celebrating with you. Our (g)hosts are

excited about the upcoming season and are preparing to share the scares with you. As

we always say, get out there and support your local haunts.

Storm is ranting about radioactive shrimp in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim has been sick, so no

Between the Corpses this week, Badger brings you the latest in Deadline

News as well as some bonus Midsummer Scream interviews from Long Beach

California. The Old Crone is talking about how queue line actors can also be your first

line of security. We do have a Gruesome Giveaway for September, so listen carefully

and be sure to enter. Vysther is back with his thoughts on 50 years of the movie ‘Jaws’.

And finally, we’re spinning some spooky tunes to welcome back haunt season.

The Roundtable of Terror discusses the 2025 Haunt Industry Report with our guest Alex

Linebrink of HauntPay. Each year his staff works hard to gather data regarding haunted

attractions and gets the report out just before the season starts. How does your haunt

compare to others? How were ticket sales? Are VIP and Skip the Line passes worth the

extra cost? How is AI being used in haunt marketing? Find out the answers to these and

many other questions during this very informative Roundtable. 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 349. (Now, get out there and see all the new scary stuff that’s

waiting for you)

Featured music:

Grave Tone Productions - The Final Hour

Eerie Von - Nightmare

Jerry Vayne - Voodoo Doll

Badjack Productions - Sanctuary of the Dammed

Episode 348

It’s almost time for the ‘ber months’ to begin and the Big Scary Show (g)hosts are very

excited that Spooky Season is almost here. There are Code Orange alerts happening

almost daily from retailers across the country as we eagerly anticipate the greatest

season of all. Unfortunately we still have a couple more weeks of summer to get

through but hopefully the Big Scary Show episode 348 will help make the time go by

faster as we bring you some extensive coverage of Midsummer Scream direct from

Long Beach, California If you missed the biggest Halloween show of the year a couple

weeks ago, don’t worry. There’s plenty of cool interviews that Badger will be bringing

you straight from the floor of the Long Beach Convention Center, so sit back, relax, and

enjoy.

Storm is ranting about job fairs in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim is talking a break , as this is a LOOONG Show, Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News. The Old Crone is talking about negative comments coming from your staff. We might have a Gruesome Giveaway winner for August. And finally, we’re spinning some rockin’ tunes to get you in the mood for Spooky Season.

The Roundtable of Terror revisits the cultural phenomenon that was the SyFy Channel's

’Face Off’. Now that the show is streaming on Nexflix and Peacock, we bring in a pair of

former contestants. Micah Ebbe from seasons 10-11 and Rick Prince from season 5 to

talk about their experiences, share what it was like behind the scenes, and find out what

Glen Hetrick was REALLY like. You know you enjoyed watching it, so come relive some

great memories from a fun reality show. 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 348. (And keep an eye out for falling leaves)

Featured music:

The Jimmy Psycho Experiment - The Munsters Theme (Demo Lounge Version)

Calabrese - Damned to the Night

The Skeleton Beats - Succubus

SpookhauS - I want 2B Your Vampire

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Episode 347

Buckle up everyone, the Big Scary Show Episode 347 is going to be a wild ride. It’s not

only build, hiring, and actor training season, but there’s a LOT of conventions happening

across the country. Badger just wrapped up trips to Creepycon in Knoxville, TN and

Haunters Against Hate: The Event in Louisville, KY and brings you interviews from their

respective show floors. When this show drops, he’ll be in Long Beach, CA at

Midsummer Scream covering the event and gathering even more interviews. We sure

hope he’s getting frequent flyer miles. In the meantime, sit back and enjoy coverage

from these shows.

Storm is still on assignment, so we’re bringing you a ‘best of’ Haunt Minute. Meathook

Jim is talking to Damien Reaper in Between the Corpses, Badger brings you the

latest in Deadline News. The Old Crone is revisiting AI, with uses and pitfalls.

We have the Gruesome Giveaway for August. And finally, we’re

spinning some spooky tunes (courtesy of Midnight Syndicate). Why? Just because…

The Roundtable of Terror invites our good friends Ed Douglas and Gavin Goszka of the

aforementioned Midnight Syndicate to discuss some BIG news that they are

announcing. They’ve been working on some super-secret projects that they’re finally

revealing to all their fans. Also, could there be some new music coming out soon? I

guess you’ll just have to 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 Episode 347. (And book your flights to Vegas soon.)

Featured music: (Featuring Midnight Syndicate)

Creatures of Darkness (Radio Edit)

Fellowship of the House

Awakening

It Lives

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