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September 23, 2023 BIg Scary Show - Episode 298 - LET THE HAUNT SEASON BEGIN!
Finally...After months of patiently waiting, it’s here. Haunt season 2023 is kicking off with haunted attractions opening all over the country. The Big Scary Show is practically giddy with anticipation at the thought of crisp, cool fall nights, the smell of bonfires, and going to visit some of our favorite haunted attractions. What are some of YOUR favorites?Storm is ranting about weird candy in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim discusses navy discipline in another installment of Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline news, and the Old Crone talks about the trouble with tweens. We might have a Gruesome Giveaway winner for September, and we’re spinning you some rockin’ tunes to celebrate the opening of haunt season. We have a special feature, as the Voice From Hell is back with another Marketing Morgue!The Roundtable of Terror discusses haunted houses that put on special events that allow those who normally wouldn’t visit a haunt a chance to do so. We bring in several haunt owners to discuss their ADA compliant, non-sensory, and kid-friendly nights. There’s a lot of heartwarming stories that we’re sure you’ll enjoy hearing about. 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 support your local haunts)Featured music: 13 Pagan Holiday 13 - She’s Dead Black Cat Attack - Sunday Sacrifice Vegas Rhythm Kings - Crazy Cadavers Jet Noir - Let Us Prey#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror
2 hr 2 min
September 10, 2023 BIG SCARY SHOW - Episode 297 - RIGHT ON THE EDGE OF HAUNT SEASON!
Even though it’s finally September, it's still hot out there, but don’t let that deter from the fact that many haunts open their doors in about a week. Some may already be open! Be sure to get out there, support those haunts, and let them know how happy you are that they’re back and scaring people.Storm is ranting about Skeletons on a Plane in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim discusses military punishments in another installment of Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline news, and the Old Crone interviews the organizer of the Eureka Springs Witches Escape in her ‘Ask The Old Crone’ segment. Vysther returns with part 1 of his 20 years as a home haunter, there’s a new September Gruesome Giveaway, and we’re spinning you some spooky tunes to celebrate the unofficial opening of haunt season.The Roundtable of Terror discusses hiring actors and retaining actors at your haunt. Many haunts are still hiring so this is still a timely subject. Where do you find them? How do you keep them? And how do you know that everyone you hire is reputable? We bring in a haunt owner and an expert in background checks to discuss ways they’ve handled this very important issue. Also, if you belong to the HAA, there may be something extra special just for you so be sure to tune in. 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 support your local haunts)Featured music: Chris Thomas (Music for Haunts) - Creepy Town Jerry Vayne - Cirque Du Macabre Sam Haynes - All Hallows Mystary - Room No 07#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror
1 hr 42 min
August 26, 2023 Big Scary Show - Episode 296. Midsummer Scream Part 2
As we continue to edge closer to the 2023 halloween season, the (g)hosts at the Big Scary Show are busy getting ready. Badger is bringing you part 2 of his coverage at Midsummer Scream in Long Beach, California before he starts traveling and training actors at haunts around the country. The Old Crone is no doubt setting up Banshee Manor for the season. Meathook Jim and Storm are also anxiously awaiting the cooler weather and the opening of haunts.Storm is ranting about haunted drive-thrus in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim discusses slave punishments in yet another installment of Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline news, and the Old Crone discusses how fear is subjective in ‘Ask The Old Crone’. There may be a winner of the August Gruesome Giveaway. We’re also playing you some rockin’ tunes to keep you going as you try and finish those projects and scenes before October.The Roundtable of Terror brings in the one and only David Bertolino from Spooky World Haunted Theme Park in Massachusetts. He’s the subject of a new documentary that’s coming out soon called 'Spooktacular,' and he and his producer sit down and talk about the history of the haunt and a whole lot more. It’s a discussion from one of the true legends in this industry and you don’t want to miss this conversation. All this, and so much more on Episode 296 of the Big Scary show.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOW. (And please stay hydrated)Featured music: Halloween - Her Ghost Comes Out to Play 13 Pagan Holiday 13 - Long Shadows Fall on Halloween Razing Hell - Terror Television Silent Horror - Evil Dead#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror
2 hr 38 min
August 12, 2023 Big Scary Show - Episode 295 - Midsummer Scream Part 1
It’s August and that means the haunt season starts next month. The (g)hosts at the Big Scary Show are getting excited for all the upcoming spooky and scary stuff the 2023 season has to offer. Badger has already begun his season with a trip to the west coast to attend Midsummer Scream in Long Beach, California. While we bring you a LOT of interviews from the show floor this episode, there was just too much to cram into one show, so consider episode 295 to be part one of our coverage.Storm is ranting about Stuffies, in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim discusses slavery in yet another installment of Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline news, and the Old Crone discusses sales tax in ‘Ask The Old Crone’. We’re also playing you some spooky tunes to keep you going as well as bringing you a new Gruesome Giveaway for August. Be sure to listen carefully for your chance to win. Dick Terhune is back with another slab from the Marketing Morgue, and as a bonus, we bring you the first ever edition of Tater’s Hot Take. What can that be about? Stay tuned.The Roundtable of Terror invites two of our favorite guests, Ed Douglas and Gavin Goszka from Midnight Syndicate to have a seat at the table and discuss their upcoming NEW album and other things. If you love all things Midnight Syndicate, you do NOT want to miss this Roundtable. All this, and so much more on Episode 295 of the Big Scary show.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOW. (And please stay hydrated)Featured music: (Midnight Syndicate) Fortune’s Folly (Selected by Ed Douglas) Slight Miscalculation, Fellowship of the House (Selected by Gavin Goszka), Noctem Aeternus#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror
3 hr 9 min
July 29, 2023 Big Scary Show - Episode 294 - Douglas Tait
As July begins to wind down, we are one more month closer to October and the Big Scary Show Episode 294 continues to bring you all the latest news, information, and music you need as you kick things into high gear. After all, it’s less than 100 days until Halloween.Storm is ranting about lighting accessories for your 12-foot skeleton in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim talks about the Penalties for Piracy in yet another installment of Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline news, and the Old Crone discusses beating the heat this time of year. We’re also playing you some rockin’ tunes to keep you going as we head into August.The Roundtable of Terror invites actor and director Douglas Tait to join us and talk about his 30-year career in the film industry. Who else do you know has appeared on-screen as Jason Voorhees AND Michael Myers? He’s also been in the Hellboy, Annabelle, Star Trek, and Star Wars franchises, and more. And as a bonus, he’s a HUGE fan of haunted houses. Be sure to catch him and buy an autograph at a convention or haunted attraction this year. All this, and so much more on Episode 294 of the Big Scary show.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOW. (And please stay hydrated)Featured music: (The Rhythm Coffin) Yeah Yeah. Tombstoned The Monster Mash Coffin Creep #bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror
1 hr 45 min
July 15, 2023 Big Scary Show - Episode 293 - Haunted Attraction Assocation
As July settles in and brings the heat with it, the Big Scary Show Episode 293 is keeping things tolerable with all the cool news, information, and music you need as you get into building and hiring season. We can all get through this together, just hang on for a couple more months until Fall gets here.Storm is ranting about the invasion of the rock snakes in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim talks about Hangings (behind closed doors) in another installment of Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline news, and the Old Crone discusses making lists and remembering to write things down. Do we have a brand new Gruesome Giveaway winner for the month of July? Tune in to find out.The Roundtable of Terror invites Brent Wilson, Vice President of the Haunted Attraction Association to have a seat and discuss all things concerning the HAA and the implementation of their new 3-year plan. They have a new survey going on that can help determine the future of the industry. If you want to have a say in what direction the Haunted Attraction Association goes, fill out the new survey and let your voice be heard. If you’ve also wondered what the HAA can do for you, you’ll want to tune in. All this, and so much more on Episode 293 of the Big Scary show.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOW. (And please stay hydrated)Featured music: Here Come the Mummies - Creepin’ The Zombie Surfers - Transylvania Surf I Kept Her Heart - The Pine box Boys Neal Zaza - Danse Macabre#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror
1 hr 40 min
July 01, 2023 Big Scary Show - Episode 292 - Retro Haunts
It’s July, which means it’s almost August, which means it’s basically September, which means haunt season is almost here, right?. While It’s not time to start panicking just yet, be sure to tune into the Big Scary Show Episode 292 and relax for a bit until the real panic starts to set in.Storm is ranting about killer whales in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim talks about Hangings (the drop) in another installment of Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline news, plus he brings you an interview with horror legend Felissa Rose. And the Old Crone discusses rebranding your haunt, (should the need arise). We have a brand new Gruesome Giveaway for the month of July, so be sure to listen carefully and enter for your chance to win.The Roundtable of Terror is heading back in time and discusses going retro with a trio of haunt owners from New York, Tennessee, and California who are bringing back the 80s and 90s with their haunts this season. Will there be bowls of grapes and spaghetti for you to feel? What about black plastic walls? And where do plastic Don Post masks fit into all this? Tune in to find out. It’s a fun and 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. (And please stay hydrated)Featured music: (Feat: Virgil Franklin) A Bump in the Night Between Two Worlds Blood on the Sawdust. Redneck Romp #bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror
2 hr 1 min
June 17, 2023 Big Scary Show - Episode 291 - FrankenCon and Staff Management
The Big Scary Show Episode 291 will continue to keep you informed and entertained as you continue to work on those haunts. After all, the season starts in about 3 months. Badger attended Frankencon in Knoxville, TN last week and brings us some cool interviews from haunt owners, movie directors, con owners, and maybe even a Ghostbuster. The conversations are definitely worth checking out.Storm is ranting about bugs in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim talks about escaping the hangman in another installment of Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline news, and the Old Crone discusses hiring and retaining staff. We might have a Gruesome Giveaway winner for the month of June. Find out who it is.The Roundtable of Terror discusses actor and staff management. Once you have your staff in place, how do you keep them organized? We have Matt and Sara from Haunt Scheduler and Justin from Sithon who probably have the answers to all your questions. Are you still using phone banks to communicate with staff? Punch cards? Whiteboards? Time to join the 21st century and manage everyone more efficiently. 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: Calabrese - Damned to the Night Fright Barker and Sons - Backburner Gal Michael Graves & Gotham Road - Seasons of the Witch The Rhythm Coffin - Coffin Creep#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror
2 hr 31 min
June 04, 2023 Big Scary Show - Episode 290 - Let The Summer Season Begin
Episode 290 It’s June. The unofficial start of summer. The weather will soon be hot, people will start hitting the road for vacations, beaches will be packed, and haunters will still be working on their builds getting permits, and recruiting new staff for when the weather finally turns cooler. Hopefully the Big Scary Show Episode 290 will keep you informed and entertained as you continue to work. After all, the haunt season starts in only 15 weeks. (Are you panicking yet?) Storm is ranting about bad advice in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim talks about the hangman in another installment of Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline news, and the Old Crone discusses customer service. We also have a Gruesome Giveaway for the month of June, so enter for your chance to win. The Roundtable of Terror takes a break to bring you yet another episode of the haunt industries’ soon to be famous game show, the 13 Questions of Doom, hosted by Storm. Does Meathook Jim successfully defend his title? Does the Old Crone pull off the upset? Will Badger learn the difference between ‘Chopping Mall’ and ‘Dead Alive’? Tune in and enjoy all the action. 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: Sam Haynes - HAunTS Music for Haunts - Storming Vampire Castle Shadow Symphony - Wailing in the Air Tommy Creep - More Zombie Than Zombie #bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror
1 hr 42 min
May 20, 2023 Big Scary Show - Episode 289 - Charity Home Haunters
As we move through the month of May and the ever increasing temperatures, Let the Big Scary Show Episode 289 keep you cool with all the latest news, information, and segments to help pass the time as we head deeper into the build and hiring season. There are haunts out there still putting out events in May and June, so get out and support your local haunts.Storm may be ranting about the Haunted Mansion Movie In a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim talks about hulks in another installment of Between the Corpses (No, not the big green guy). Badger reads the latest in Deadline news, and the Old Crone reflects on her 50th episode of ‘Ask the Old Crone’. Also, the Voice From Hell, Dick Terhune returns with his Marketing Morgue. And do we have a Gruesome Giveaway for the month of May? Stay tuned to find out. .The Roundtable of Terror invites several home haunters to have a seat and discuss their home haunts. What makes their home haunts so special is that each owner works with a local charity to give back to the community. One of the owners is just starting out and looking for a local charity to work with, and a lot of good advice is doled out. If you’ve ever wanted your home haunt or yard display to partner with a charity but didn’t know how to do it, stick around and take a listen.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOW.Featured music: Crispy Bess - Ormondium Grave Tone Productions - Walking Corpse The Graveyard Boulevard - Nightmerica Virus Cycle - Dead Hate The Living#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror
2 hr 20 min

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