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Episode XLIII

‘Tis the season for such legends as Santa Claus, the Krampus, sugarplum fairies and a Friday the 13th. Will you get a stocking full of coal? We

The Roundtable of Terror, to commemorate this holiday season, discusses Christmas Haunts. Will you be visiting any?

The interviews in the show this month are an excellent companion to Friday, the 13th! We interview Kane Hodder, star of several Friday the 13th

In this episode’s Deadline News there’s important information about the 2014 Halloween Extreme convention, breaking news on the creation of the

We hid the body, but you will become an accomplice just by listening to the Big Scary Show!!!

As we sit here on Thanksgiving Day, either waiting to eat a dead bird or fighting that dreaded L-tryptophan coma, our thoughts go out to Donna Talkington, wife of Jimmy Talkington of Thornweb Designs, and a couple of family friends as they were involved in a serious car accident this past week. Best wishes from all of us for a speedy recovery.

This RoundTable of Terror we sit and talk with a few reviewers of haunts, Dennis Van Breukelen, Sabrina Ralston, and Paul Arfman. Let’s see what they have to say as our four (g)Hosts grill them for details!

In this episode’s Deadline News we congratulate our 1800th hundred like on Facebook! Without you, we are nothing! Keep spreading the word! Storm rants on in a Haunt Minute about Thanksgiving Day parades. Maybe he suffers from Globophobia (that fear of balloons!). How many votes for making it the Macy’s Halloween Day parade? The Haunt Rocker rocks on in his awesome way, continuing to offer the best in eerie music, and the Unknown Scare-Actor talks about Meleagrisphobia, the hated fear of turkeys. A new Gruesome Giveaway winner for November is announced, all the way from Spokane Valley, WA.

We hid the body, but you will become an accomplice just by listening to the Big Scary Show!!!

As we sit here on Thanksgiving Day, either waiting to eat a dead bird or fighting that dreaded L-tryptophan coma, our thoughts go out to Donna Talkington, wife of Jimmy Talkington of Thornweb Designs, and a couple of family friends as they were involved in a serious car accident this past week. Best wishes from all of us for a speedy recovery.

This RoundTable of Terror we sit and talk with a few reviewers of haunts, Dennis Van Breukelen, Sabrina Ralston, and Paul Arfman. Let’s see what they have to say as our four (g)Hosts grill them for details!

In this episode’s Deadline News we congratulate our 1800th hundred like on Facebook! Without you, we are nothing! Keep spreading the word! Storm rants on in a Haunt Minute about Thanksgiving Day parades. Maybe he suffers from Globophobia (that fear of balloons!). How many votes for making it the Macy’s Halloween Day parade? The Haunt Rocker rocks on in his awesome way, continuing to offer the best in eerie music, and the Unknown Scare-Actor talks about Meleagrisphobia, the hated fear of turkeys. A new Gruesome Giveaway winner for November is announced, all the way from Spokane Valley, WA.

We hid the body, but you will become an accomplice just by listening to the Big Scary Show!!!

Episode XLI

Sadly another haunt season has come to a close, leaving behind the bodies that died in fear. And as usual, our four (g)hosts have had time to rest before getting on the road again in preparation of 2014.

A rather resounding shock was heard in the haunt community when it was announced that TransWorld had purchased Midwest Haunter’s Convention. The Unknown Scare Actor, The Haunt Rocker,  and Badger spent time talking with Jen Braverman, owner of Transworld, and getting her take on the whole process. Be sure and listen to our other podcast, Big Scary News for the interview with Barry and Kelly, two owners of MHC for their input. Other interviews this show include, The Ghostbusters of New Hampshire, Actor James Tolkan, Roxy the Rancor, Zombie Romance, Forge Studios, and Geek Generation Podcast.

And to help us conclude this season, in the RoundTable of Terror, we talk with haunt actors Amanda Reevenge and Tater, on their experiences throughout their season, getting a unique look into their characters and personalities that make them both so popular.

Badger once more offers the current updates in this episode’s Deadline News including more information on the Transworld buyout of MHC. Storm rants on in a Haunt Minute about people that are afraid of birds. You must listen to it to understand! The Haunt Rocker continues to rock with our always favorite music, and the Unknown Scare Actor talks about Metathesiophobia, the ever present fear of change. A new Gruesome Giveaway for November is released. Do you know the answer? Let us know and you could win an awesome prize from Screamline Studios!

We hid the body, but you will become an accomplice just by listening to the Big Scary Show!!!

Episode XLI

Sadly another haunt season has come to a close, leaving behind the bodies that died in fear. And as usual, our four (g)hosts have had time to rest before getting on the road again in preparation of 2014.

A rather resounding shock was heard in the haunt community when it was announced that TransWorld had purchased Midwest Haunter’s Convention. The Unknown Scare Actor, The Haunt Rocker,  and Badger spent time talking with Jen Braverman, owner of Transworld, and getting her take on the whole process. Be sure and listen to our other podcast, Big Scary News for the interview with Barry and Kelly, two owners of MHC for their input. Other interviews this show include, The Ghostbusters of New Hampshire, Actor James Tolkan, Roxy the Rancor, Zombie Romance, Forge Studios, and Geek Generation Podcast.

And to help us conclude this season, in the RoundTable of Terror, we talk with haunt actors Amanda Reevenge and Tater, on their experiences throughout their season, getting a unique look into their characters and personalities that make them both so popular.

Badger once more offers the current updates in this episode’s Deadline News including more information on the Transworld buyout of MHC. Storm rants on in a Haunt Minute about people that are afraid of birds. You must listen to it to understand! The Haunt Rocker continues to rock with our always favorite music, and the Unknown Scare Actor talks about Metathesiophobia, the ever present fear of change. A new Gruesome Giveaway for November is released. Do you know the answer? Let us know and you could win an awesome prize from Screamline Studios!

We hid the body, but you will become an accomplice just by listening to the Big Scary Show!!!

Episode XL

As we enter into our favorite holiday of the year, We continue to find ourselves remembering the awesome talents of Brian Wolfe with a couple of remembrances from his friends and fans.

All that we have worked for all year long, is finally starting to come to a close here in the 2013 haunt season. The Haunt Rocker talks with Robert Bruce about the Haunted Hotel in San Diego, California. We also have interviews with Ryan Tunney of the Nightmare Factory in Havelock, NC as well as speaking with Wendy Smith, Store Manger of Spirit Halloween in Cincinnati, OH. Badger also spends some quality time with Don Coscarelli, Director of such movies as Phantasm, Bubba Hotep, and John Dies at the End.

And for all you book worms out there, we talk with authors Lesley Bannatyne and Sandy Schlosser in the Roundtable of Terror. Our g(H)osts talk with Lesley about her books on Halloween folklore and superstitions, uncovering some interesting information about our beloved holiday. They also speak with Sandy Schlosser, author of the Spooky Series, the 24-book series on states with spooky tales.

In the Deadline News segment of this episode, Badger gives the time and date of Brian Wolfe’s Celebration of Life. There is also some VERY interesting news from Clive Barker that all of you Hellraiser fans might find quite interesting!

Storm rants on in a Haunt Minute about wrap-ups from location managers, wanting to keep it to the K.I.S.S. principle.

The Haunt Rocker keeps it real with great music to fit the holiday. and the Unknown Scare Actor brings another fear to life with Samhainophobia.

We have our October Gruesome Giveaway winner and so much more!

Salem’s Lot by The ‘B’ Movie Monsters

Episode XL

As we enter into our favorite holiday of the year, We continue to find ourselves remembering the awesome talents of Brian Wolfe with a couple of remembrances from his friends and fans.

All that we have worked for all year long, is finally starting to come to a close here in the 2013 haunt season. The Haunt Rocker talks with Robert Bruce about the Haunted Hotel in San Diego, California. We also have interviews with Ryan Tunney of the Nightmare Factory in Havelock, NC as well as speaking with Wendy Smith, Store Manger of Spirit Halloween in Cincinnati, OH. Badger also spends some quality time with Don Coscarelli, Director of such movies as Phantasm, Bubba Hotep, and John Dies at the End.

And for all you book worms out there, we talk with authors Lesley Bannatyne and Sandy Schlosser in the Roundtable of Terror. Our g(H)osts talk with Lesley about her books on Halloween folklore and superstitions, uncovering some interesting information about our beloved holiday. They also speak with Sandy Schlosser, author of the Spooky Series, the 24-book series on states with spooky tales.

In the Deadline News segment of this episode, Badger gives the time and date of Brian Wolfe’s Celebration of Life. There is also some VERY interesting news from Clive Barker that all of you Hellraiser fans might find quite interesting!

Storm rants on in a Haunt Minute about wrap-ups from location managers, wanting to keep it to the K.I.S.S. principle.

The Haunt Rocker keeps it real with great music to fit the holiday. and the Unknown Scare Actor brings another fear to life with Samhainophobia.

We have our October Gruesome Giveaway winner and so much more!

Salem’s Lot by The ‘B’ Movie Monsters

Episode XXXIX

It’s a bittersweet week at the Big Scary Show, a new episode comes with the news of Brian Wolfe’s passing after a battle with cancer. We take time to remember his family, his struggles and accomplishments over the past 18 months, and keep in mind the positive impact he had on the industry and so many lives. We will re-air an interview with Brian from Halloween Extreme in May.

The show does continue with the purpose of our industry and what keeps us doing all the work day after day… Haunts!!! Jen Braverman stops by to talk about the Legendary Haunt Tour in Texas next month.

We have interviews with some of the haunts out there including; A Haunting Experience, Maze of Terror, Terror by the Creek, and Horror Fields. The Roundtable of Terror discusses Home Haunting, with three notable names in Home Haunting, Alan Shell of Backwoodz Oddities, Chris Trubela of Uncle Bucktooth’s All American Zombie Hunt and Gun Club, and we bring in Vic Bariteau who was one of the featured home haunters in the American Scream Documentary. The gHosts sit down with them to discuss the motivation and madness behind starting a home haunt, the challenges they face, and how they are shaping the industry.

Badger has packed the body bag full of the breaking stories for Deadline News. The Unknown Scare Actor remembers Brian and has you Face Your Fears with Carcinophobia.

Storm rants about your least favorite haunt patrons and loads them on a bus to the local store. Jerry Vayne has a big announcement, will it be a new album, a live tour, Jerry Vayne Halloween masks, or has that dream of a Haunt Mariachi Band finally come to life? (the new haircut would fit under the hat) Enjoy the great tunes Jerry has dug up and find out what the announcement is.

There is an October Gruesome Giveaway and tons more tricks and treats in this special October show.

We hid the body, but you will become an accomplice just by listening to the Big Scary Show!!!

Episode XXXIX featured music: The Descent by Chris Thomas/Music for Haunts

The Living Dead by Audio Zombie

All Hallows by Sam Haynes

Episode XXXIX

It’s a bittersweet week at the Big Scary Show, a new episode comes with the news of Brian Wolfe’s passing after a battle with cancer. We take time to remember his family, his struggles and accomplishments over the past 18 months, and keep in mind the positive impact he had on the industry and so many lives. We will re-air an interview with Brian from Halloween Extreme in May.

The show does continue with the purpose of our industry and what keeps us doing all the work day after day… Haunts!!! Jen Braverman stops by to talk about the Legendary Haunt Tour in Texas next month.

We have interviews with some of the haunts out there including; A Haunting Experience, Maze of Terror, Terror by the Creek, and Horror Fields. The Roundtable of Terror discusses Home Haunting, with three notable names in Home Haunting, Alan Shell of Backwoodz Oddities, Chris Trubela of Uncle Bucktooth’s All American Zombie Hunt and Gun Club, and we bring in Vic Bariteau who was one of the featured home haunters in the American Scream Documentary. The gHosts sit down with them to discuss the motivation and madness behind starting a home haunt, the challenges they face, and how they are shaping the industry.

Badger has packed the body bag full of the breaking stories for Deadline News. The Unknown Scare Actor remembers Brian and has you Face Your Fears with Carcinophobia.

Storm rants about your least favorite haunt patrons and loads them on a bus to the local store. Jerry Vayne has a big announcement, will it be a new album, a live tour, Jerry Vayne Halloween masks, or has that dream of a Haunt Mariachi Band finally come to life? (the new haircut would fit under the hat) Enjoy the great tunes Jerry has dug up and find out what the announcement is.

There is an October Gruesome Giveaway and tons more tricks and treats in this special October show.

We hid the body, but you will become an accomplice just by listening to the Big Scary Show!!!

Episode XXXIX featured music: The Descent by Chris Thomas/Music for Haunts

The Living Dead by Audio Zombie

All Hallows by Sam Haynes

Episode XXXVIII

October 2013 is finally here and the screams fill the night as we talk haunt with Frightmares on Buck Hill, The Hills Have Eyes haunted attraction with the Zimmermans,  and later with Jean Sockness of Nightmare Hollows ScreamPark.   Bob Connor from the Original Pumpkin Teeth drops by to talk how to make your gourd truly gruesome.

The Roundtable of Terror brings back Craig Hines to talk about his book Gateway of the Gods.   The gHosts go deep into concepts Craig discusses in his book, how he came to the research he’s done, and just talk about things the possibilities of what lies just beyond our understanding.

Badger has the biggest haunt stories in Deadline News.   Storm has an epic rant about National Haunted Attraction Day in Haunt Minute.   The Unknown Scare Actor has you Face Your Fears of the government and Jerry Vayne has some dark music to get your October blood pumping.   There is an October Gruesome Giveaway and tons more tricks and treats to get you through the next couple weeks of the haunt season.

We hid the body, but you will become an accomplice just by listening to the Big Scary Show!!!

Episode XXXVIII featured music:

Empty Coffin by Verse 13

Prelude to a Nightmare by Prelude to a Nightmare

The Final Hour by Gravetone Productions