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This week on Haunt Weekly, we're having to shift plans. We had wanted to talk about a topic but it turns out that, not only had we done it, we did it a year ago and with most of the same points.So, the new point that was added we decided to expand into a new episode and take a look at the future of escape rooms. Escape rooms, obviously, have had it rough during the pandemic. Many have been forced to close outright, others went all-virtual and some found ways to keep operating. But, with the pandemic winding down is the escape room boom going to continue or has the bubble already burst? We take a look at both sides of the argument in this episode.This Week's Episode Includes:IntroQuestion of the WeekHousekeeping Note on This Week's EpisodeA Brief History of Escape RoomsCaveats About the Conversation5 Arguments the Bubble Has Burst5 Arguments that it Has NotRevisit Question of the WeekConclusionsAll in all, this is one episode you do NOT want to miss!

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To many, haunting is just a silly hobby. To others, haunting is a business. However, very few people make the argument that haunting is important in a societal way. The argument is pretty straightforward: Art is important. Haunting is an art. Therefore haunting is important. However, haunting has ways that it is important beyond any other kind of art.So sit back as we explore this issue today and discuss why this weird business or silly little hobby actually matters a great deal. This Week's Episode Includes:IntroQuestion of the WeekNew Stuff in Our Store (https://www.hauntweeklystore.com/)How This Topic StartedWhy Art MattersWhy Haunting is ArtWhy Haunting is Especially ImportantRevisit Question of the WeekConclusionsAll in all, this is one episode you do NOT want to miss!

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This week on Haunt Weekly we're taking another look back at episode 77 (https://www.hauntweekly.com/77) where we talked about the possibility of crowdfunding your haunted attraction.However, crowdfunding was in a dark place then and our discussion about it came across as excessively negative. So, we wanted another crack at this topic where we could talk about the successes as well as the pitfalls. So, with that in mind, sit back and relax as we sit down and discuss the nuances of crowdfunding and why it may be right for your needs as well as reasons to be cautious with it.This Week's Episode Includes:IntroQuestion of the WeekHousekeeping NotesWhy We're Revisiting CrowdfundingWhy Crowdfunding is TemptingTrends of Successful CampaignsTips for a Successful CampaignFocus on the Crowd in CrowdfundingReasons to Be CautiousWhen to CrowdfundWhen Not to CrowdfundRevisit Question of the WeekConclusionsAll in all, this is one episode you do NOT want to miss!

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This week on Haunt Weekly we're finally getting caught up on the news. Fortunately, it's been a bit quiet these past few months. With so many other things dominating the news, haunted attractions haven't exactly been making headlines. That said, we still have a lot of haunt-related news to go through plus some things you as a haunter definitely need to be aware of. So, without further ado, here's a look at what's going on in the haunt industry. This Week's Episode Includes: Intro Question of the Week Housekeeping Notes Haunter's Hangout IncidentTransWorld PostponedHalloween Adventure Closes After 40 Years (https://nypost.com/2021/01/11/nycs-iconic-halloween-shop-to-close-permanently-after-nearly-40-years/)Snow White's Scary Adventure No Longer Scary (https://culturess.com/2020/12/22/goodbye-snow-whites-scary-adventures-snow-whites-enchanted-wish-comes-disneyland/)San Leandro Police Arrest Man for Gun Crimes, Clown Mask Makes News (https://www.ktvu.com/news/san-leandro-police-arrest-man-with-clown-mask-ar-15-in-car)Abandoned Acres Farm Named "Worst" Attraction in Michigan (https://travel.alot.com/themes/the-worst-attractions-in-each-state--17864?&s=42) Bam Mergera's Wife is Active Haunter and Aspiring Actress (https://www.distractify.com/p/bam-margera-wife)Ranch of Horror Sends in the Clowns (https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/turlock/ranch-of-horror-creepy-clown-valentines-gram/103-e3a049e7-e0c6-405a-935c-fcc22e28623f) One Haunt Sees Amazing Growth in 2020 (https://www.courier-tribune.com/story/news/2021/02/05/popularity-spooky-bottom-haunted-trail-explodes-amid-covid-19-pandemic/4401215001/) Virtually Ride a Different Haunted Mansion (https://insidethemagic.net/2021/02/virtual-phantom-manor-ro1/) Relive New Jersey's Brigantine Castle (https://catcountry1073.com/brigantine-castle-80s-commercial/) Revisit Question of the WeekConclusionsAll in all, this is one episode you do NOT want to miss!

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This week on Haunt Weekly we're finishing up our (current) interview run by sitting down the Teddy and Jared from the Code Yellow Podcast (https://www.codeyellow.info/).In this interview we first and foremost learn more about htem and their podcast(s) as well as their haunting history. But from there we dive into the themes of the past few episodes as we talk about building a better haunt community and making our space more welcoming for all.So sit back and relax and listen as we go through all things haunting with two people who know it best!This Week's Episode Includes: 1. IntroInterview with Code YellowConclusionsAll in all, this is one episode you do NOT want to miss! Special Guests: Jared Howell and Teddy Summers.

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This week on Haunt Weekly, we're tackling yet another difficult subject: Bullying.Bullying is a subject that has touched many haunters personally and it's also not an issue that magically goes away once someone hits a certain age.Fortunately, there's a great charity named Don't Be a Monster (https://www.dontbeamonster.org) that has been taking a powerful message about bullying to schools and, best of all, it's one that your haunted attraction can get involved with and help out.So, to learn more we sit down with Adleigh O'Neill from Don't Be a Monster to discuss all these things and much, much more!This Week's Episode Includes:IntroInterview with Adleigh O'NeillOutroAll in all, this is one episode you do NOT want to miss! Special Guest: Adleigh O'Neill.

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This week on Haunt Weekly, we're looking at virtual events and haunting. This includes why you might want to host virtual events and how you can do it successfully. Though we've talked about this in the past now it's time to get down to brass tacks. We discuss the reasons for such events, the tools you need to make it happen and the pitfalls you need to watch out for. So sit back and relax and we'll give you the need to know information for running your own virtual event. This Week's Episode Includes: Intro Winner from Question of the Week This Week's Question of the Week Check Out HauntWeeklyStore.com Why Host a Virtual Event Where to Have It How to Hold a Virtual Event Things You can Do Marketing Tips/Suggestions Pitfalls to Watch Out For Conclusions All in all, this is one episode you do NOT want to miss!

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This week on Haunt Weekly, we sit down with Paul Lanner, the founder and operator of Haunters Against Hate. Haunters Against Hate is a charity that promotes LGBTQ+ inclusion and acceptance within the haunt community. As events over recent years have illustrated, the haunt community has work and effort to put into this space. To that end, Haunters Against Hate has been raising money for LGBTQ+ causes all over the country since 2016 and has provided a great outlet for LGBTQ+ haunters are well as for haunts to show their support for the community. So sit back and relax as Paul explains not just what he does, but how haunts can help make their homes more welcoming. This Week's Episode Includes: Intro Interview with Paul LannerConclusions All, in all, this is one episode you do NOT want to miss! Special Guest: Paul Lanner.

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Building a haunt community is tough. Building a haunt community that is supportive, inclusive and productive is even more difficult. To help us understand the whys and hows of building a community, we're bringing on an expert: Patrick O'Keefe Patrick is a leading expert is community administration and management. He hosts the podcast Community Signal (https://www.communitysignal.com/) and wrote two books on the topic Managing Online Forums (https://www.managingonlineforums.com/) and Monetizing Online Forums (http://monetizingonlineforums.com/). So sit down and relax as Patrick gives us some expert advice on how to build, grow and sustain healthy haunt communities. This Week's Episode Inlcudes: Intro Interview with Patrick O'KeefeOutroAll in all, this is one episode you do NOT want to miss! Special Guest: Patrick O'Keefe.

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Many home haunters have dreams of going pro, however, Jeromy and Zachary Ball actually pulled it off and they did it in an unusual way. Rather than launching a haunted attraction from scratch, they've partnered with local businesses and establishments to provide them a haunted house during season. It's a strategy that has worked remarkably well and has been the latest chapter of their haunting lives. So, we sit down with Zachary to discuss their approach to haunting, their love for vintage Halloween decorations and the origins of their love for Halloween. Check out more of The Bloodshed Brothers at their YouTube Page (https://www.youtube.com/c/thebloodshedbrothers) and their Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/thebloodshedbrothers) This Week's Episode Includes: Intro Introducing the Guest Interview with Zachary Ball Outro All in all, this is one episode you do NOT want to miss!