Haunt After Hours

Haunt After Hours

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Haunt After Hours episodes

  • Preparing for Opening Night

    keywords:

    haunt industry, opening night, haunt actors, bizarre laws, haunt preparation, Silent Night Deadly Night, haunt tips, Halloween, spooky stories, haunt experiences

    summary:

    In this episode of Haunt After Hours, the Big Ant discuss bizarre laws around the US and the crew discuss preparation for opening night. Haunters in training guest host and share the experiences as haunt actors. A young haunt actor, Corinne, who shares her journey and character development. Nannie Jannie shares her new found interest in black holes. The episode concludes with a humorous and critical review of the film Silent Night, Deadly Night 3, highlighting its shortcomings and lack of connection to the previous films.


    Takeaways:

    • The haunt industry is filled with unique and bizarre laws.
    • Opening night preparation is crucial for a successful haunt season.
    • Actors need to be well-prepared and rehearsed for opening night.
    • Creating synergy among actors and staff enhances the haunt experience.
    • Bizarre laws can add humor and interest to discussions about the haunt industry.
    • Interviews with haunt actors provide insight into their experiences and challenges.
    • The importance of safety and emergency protocols in the haunt industry.
    • Communication and clear roles are essential for a smooth opening night.
    • The review of Silent Night, Deadly Night 3 highlights the importance of maintaining character consistency in sequels.
    • Engaging with the audience and offering discounts can improve customer satisfaction.
      • Behind the Scenes of the Haunt Industry
      • Bizarre Laws and Haunt Tales


        • Sound Bites:

        • "Hey everyone, welcome back to Haunt After Hours"
        • "Just scream it out! Hallelujah!"
        • "I made a lot of money doing that!"


          • Chapters:

          00:00Holiday Preparations and Podcast Setup

          00:01Boo of the Week: Unusual Laws Across States

          16:08Interview with Corinne: Haunt Actor Experience

          20:22Nostalgic Conversations: Payphones and Childhood Memories

          22:32The Mystery of Black Holes: Paranormal or Scientific?25:43The Haunt Industry: Preparing for Opening Night

          34:23Chaos and Control: Managing a Haunt Experience

          49:42Preparing for Opening Night

          55:38Managing Customer Expectations

          59:31Reviewing Silent Night, Deadly Night

          301:21:34Reflections and Future Reviews

          1 hr 23 min
        • Season 3 Episode 4- Building The Haunt Family

          In this episode of Haunt After Hours, the crew discuss the importance of relationships within the haunt industry, share quirky laws and humorous anecdotes, and delve into HR horror stories. They emphasize the significance of building a strong haunt family to enhance morale and performance during haunt seasons. In this engaging conversation, the speakers delve into the complexities of parenting, sharing humorous anecdotes and personal experiences. They transition into a movie review of 'Silent Night, Deadly Night 2', discussing its plot and their thoughts on its content. The conversation then shifts to health issues faced by one of the speakers, highlighting the challenges of managing personal health while running a business. Finally, they explore intriguing topics such as black holes and dimensions, questioning scientific claims and sharing personal experiences with paranormal phenomena.takeaways

          • Building relationships in the haunt industry is crucial.
          • Quirky laws can be both amusing and informative.
          • Humorous anecdotes can lighten the mood during discussions.
          • Maintaining communication with vendors is essential for customer satisfaction.
          • The haunt family dynamic can significantly impact performance.
          • HR horror stories highlight the challenges in managing cast members.
          • Engaging in off-season activities can strengthen team bonds.
          • Personal stories can create a relatable atmosphere for listeners.
          • Understanding the importance of customer service in the vendor-client relationship.
          • The haunt industry is filled with unique characters and experiences. Parenting can be unexpectedly challenging and humorous.
          • Children's behavior can be influenced by their environment and upbringing.
          • Movie reviews can spark interesting discussions about content and themes.
          • Health issues can arise unexpectedly and impact daily life.
          • Personal stories can provide insight into broader themes of resilience.
          • Exploring black holes raises questions about science and reality.
          • The concept of dimensions can lead to fascinating discussions about existence.
          • Humor can be a coping mechanism in difficult situations.
          • Sharing personal experiences can create a sense of community.
          • Engaging with paranormal topics can lead to intriguing conversations.
            • The Haunt Family: Building Relationships in the Industry
            • Quirky Laws and Boo Stories from the Haunt World
              • "I highly recommend it."
              • "Five stars."
              • "Do it for the Haunt!"

                • 00:00Introduction to Haunt After Hours

                05:03Humorous Anecdotes and Personal Stories

                12:09Vendor Challenges and Customer Expectations

                25:40Communication in the Haunt Industry

                36:13Communication and Customer Expectations

                46:56The Importance of Relationships in Haunting

                55:51Silent Night, Deadly Night 2 Review

                01:12:42Health Issues and Personal Struggles

                01:21:49The Science of Black Holes and Dimensions

                01:34:09Theories on Parallel Universes and Time Travel

                1 hr 39 min
              • Season 3 Episode 3

                In this Episode:
                Devin from Nightmares on the Rogue shares with us his Christmas haunt venture.
                Big Ant shares some funny laws around the U.S. and phones Sober Dave to confirm one crazy law was implemented because of his kin.
                Zach fills in for Nannie Jannie and we discuss his character - The Hatman's eerie history.
                Director Gary gives a thorough but fun review of Silent Night, Deadly Night.

                1 hr 5 min
              • Season 3 Episode 2

                In this episode of Haunt After Hours Big Ant shares unusual laws. Heartless Heather shares an exciting television opportunity for haunters. We discuss Christmas haunt point of views.Director Gary reviews a "Sam Elliot horror classic".
                Nannie Jannie is asking for help from listeners to share paranormal experiences

                57 min
              • The Return of Haunt After Hours

                The crew of Haunt After Hours is back after a long hiatus. This is a fun catch up episode- letting people know where we've been and where we're going.


                Big Ant shares a few unusual laws implemented around the globe.

                Heartless Heather shares current news and events happening in the haunt industry - this weeks spooky spotlight is a sad loss of the industry.

                Nannie Jannie shares a paranormal story about an imaginary friend. Did you have an imaginary friend as a child? Do your children have imaginary friends now?

                Where's Director Gary? He'll be back soon!

                All this and more on Haunt After Hours, the podcast that focuses on the hard work, chaos and fun that goes on behind the scenes of the haunt industry.

                1 hr 1 min
              • MIDWEST HAUNTERS CONVENTION 2022

                This week Heather, Janice, and Tony spend a few days at MIDWEST HAUNTERS CONVENTION 2022.

                Hear about fun behind the scenes stories.

                Janice talks about the fun of the convention. 

                Tony gives us a weird list of Illinois laws.

                Gary's Horror History is, The Taking of Deborah Logan. 

                Heather talks about the phenomenon of loved ones who've pasted-away that visit those who are about to die.

                1 hr 10 min
              • Catching up!

                Car accidents. Surgeries. A dry docked ship. Oh my! Haunt After Hours fills in the blanks of our 3 week hiatus. 

                1 hr 37 min

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              What do haunters do when they aren't haunting? Prep for the haunt of course! This podcast will cover all things related to haunt production and pay tribute to the hours and hours of work, chaos and…