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You might remember we sat down with Japes a few times in the past. For example Episode 59, Episode 46 and Episode 43 if you're curious. You migh also remember that, on Episode 65, we discussed toxic actors and repeatedly said we wishes we could have Japes on this subject. 

Well, our Japes prayers have been answered as the actor guru sat down with us to discuss toxic actors and everything we said wrong.

To that end, he started with correcting the term "toxic actors" saying he prefers "cancerous actors" for reasons he explains very convincingly. We also went through several stories where he was forced to deal with toxic actors including the infamous "Star Trek Nerd!!!!" incident.

Really, this is just one episode you have to listen to to believe and it's definitely one that you do not want to miss!

For more on Japes, check out his Facebook page here and definitely see about recruting him for your haunt!

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This week on Haunt Weekly we are continuing our women in haunting series (it's been far, far too long) and sitting down with Sylvia Vicchiullo, the cast managager for A Petrified Forest in central Florida. 

In this interview we learn a great deal about Sylvia and her history with haunting. We discuss how she go into the industry and what were some of the lessons she had to learn coming into the industry.

To that end, Sylvia's story is a very interesting one. Her first role in haunting was, effectively, a management role. The haunt needed a cast manager and, due to her theater background, she was picked for the job.

Though she quickly fell in love with the industry, there were a few speedbumps along the way.

Definitely, this is one episode you do not want to miss!

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This week on Haunt Weekly, we're kicking off interview month as we sit down with Matt Scott of Von Grimm Productions.

Matt is a virtual wizard when it comes to masks and makeup effects for the haunt industry. He places an emphasis on creating high-quality looks that are both fast and affordable, meeting both of the needs that the industry has.

In this interview, we talke a great deal about not only Scott's business but also his philosophy when it comes to creating makeup and mask designs. This philosophy focuses heavily on what the actor will be doing, how long they'll be visible and under what conditions.

Basically, since money and time are two precious commodities when it comes to haunt makeup, it's important not to waste them on actors and spots that don't need them.

But, don't take my word for that. Let Matt explain it to you much better in this interview!

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This week on Haunt Weekly it's another episode divisible by four and that means it is time to do the news!

And it's a busy month for haunted attraction news as we have the first haunt announced for Universal's Halloween Horror Nights, an upcoming documentary about haunt life and several stories about haunts needing help to open their doors.

So while it may be the deepest part of the off season, there is no off season for haunt news and this episode proves that point nicely!

This Week's Episode Includes:

Conference RemindersShout Out for Haunt Chat LiveUniversal Announces First Theme for Halloween Horror NightsGorillaz to Use Pop Up Haunts to Promote Latest AlbumSpookers is a Documentary About a New Zealand HauntReal Housewives of Sydney Visit a HauntKings Island Opens Up a Hybrid Haunt/Roller CoasterPlanned Albany Haunted House Faces Community PushbackIowa Haunt Needs Lumber and VolunteersKansas Haunt Launches Fundraiser to Reopen Its DoorsWorld Championship of Room Escapes Held in Budapest

All in all, this is one jam-packed episode that you do not want to miss!

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The idea for this week's episode comes from one of our listeners and man is it a great one (Thank you Maximus Christian Bryant!). So good, it may well become a miniseries. 

Basically, as New Orleans residents, we've been to nearly every haunt along the gulf coast. However, due to time and geograpny, there are many, many haunts across the country we've not been able to go to even though we've heard a great deal about.

So, we're making a list and checking it, well, just once once. But it's by no means a complete list. It's limited to U.S. haunts and, even then, it's only a fraction of the names that came up. 

So, take a trip with us as we sit down and go over the haunts we haven't been to but would really love to. (Note: This list is in absolutey no particular order than what came up in conversation. Definitely NOT a top 10 list or anything like that!)

This week's episode includes:

Conference RemindersRaven's Grin InnTerror Behind the WallsKnotts's Scary FarmThe ScarehouseErebusNetherworldHeadless HorsemanHells GateVault of SoulsDent School House

All in all, this is one episode of haunts that we can't wait to check out some day, as soon as they invent the teleporter!

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This week on Haunt Weekly we are back with Dwayne Sanburn of the 13th Gate Haunted House in Baton Rogue, Louisiana but this time we're not talking haunts, we're talking room escapes, specifically the 13th Gate Escape.

That's right, this week is all about Dwayne's push into room escapes and both the lessons he learned in the process.

The 13th Gate was one of the first haunted attractions to open a room escape agame and one of the first in the entire gulf coast region. Known for their intricate detail and complex storylines, the 13th Gate has long set a high bar for room escapes but, as Dwayne explains, it wasn't an easy road.

So, if you're a haunter thinking about opening a room escape, this is a must-listen episode. Get a sneak peek at what's in store for you as you embark on your adventure!

As we wrap up this episode, we talk about another venture the 13th Gate has become involved in, the Apocalypse World Tour, which brings some off-season revenue to his haunt. 

Thank you Dwayne for the time and hope to have you back on soon!

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This week on Haunt Weekly, we sit down with a legend in the industry, Dwayne Sanburn of the 13th Gate Haunted House, Necropolis 13, 13th Gate Room Escapes and Midnight Productions.

In this episode we sit down with Dwayne and discuss his haunt history including how he got started in the business, how he opened his first haunt and the path to having one fo the haunts that is consistently listed on top ten haunted attraction lists across the country.

What we learn is that Dwayne's path to haunt success was not a linear one, it was a journey that involved a lot of hard work, more than a dash of inspiration and suffering through a few setbacks as well.

So take a moment and spend the hour with us as we talk with Dwayne about his haunted attraction(s) and set the stage for our conversation next week about his room escape ventures. 

Hope you enjoy!

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Haunt Weekly is back with another news episode and boy do we have a doozy for you!

Most of the news this week is actually really good with some excellent ideas on how to get some year-round business/attention for your attraction and some positive outcomes for really frustrating stories for haunted houses.

Plus we get to profile two charities we missed last week (thank you all for the suggestions) and we have much, much more going on.

So, sit a spell and join us as we cover the last four weeks of haunted attraction news!

This week's episode includes:

Conference RemindersCharity Profile: Don't Be a MonsterCharity Profile: Scares That CareSeveral Haunts Were Open for St. Patrick's DayAssault Case Dropped Against Haunted House WorkerAnother Man Pleaded Guilty to Assaulting Haunted Attraction WorkersReign of Terror Haunted House Opens for One Night for CharityDes Moines Haunted Attraction to Help with Renovating Abandoned Paint FactoryThe Haunted Sawmill to Reopen in 2017, Remain a Charity HauntMonte Cristo Homestead in Australia Holds Movie Night for Film Shot ThereDaily Mail Shares Secrets from Haunted Attraction Employees

All in all, this is one episode you do not want to miss!

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Charity has always been at the core of haunting. From the first haunted attractions that supported the Jaycees to modern megahaunts, the haunt community has always made giving back a priority.

But while there are many great charities that you can support with an attraction, what about charities and charitable events that also support Halloween and haunting? 

We decided to do a roundup of charities that are Halloween-themed and offer ways that you and your haunt can support them.

This week's episode includes:

Conference RemindersSpirit of ChildrenTrick or Treat for UNICEF'Ween DreamHalloween Candy Buyback ProgramTeal Pumpkin ProjectOther PossibilitiesClosing

All of this make for one charitable episode of Haunt Weekly and an episde you do not want to miss!

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This week on Haunt Weekly, we're taking a trip down embarassing memory lane.

We've never claimed to be perfect here, heck, we never claim to be experts. Just passionate people who have been doing this for a lot longer than sanity should allow.

And since we are mere mortals we've made a LOT of mistakes. We could probably fill half a dozen episodes like this one but we wanted to sit down and discuss some of our biggest screw ups, blunders and mistakes.

So put on your headset and walk with us as we walk the halls of failures past. It should be fun, if not at least somewhat educational.

This week's episode includes:

Conference RemindersA Bit of Our HistorySwinging Head Gag of FailureThe Long, Straight Hallway of DoomThe Hairpin Turn of StupidityThe Pressure Pads of UselessnessThe Drop Ceiling of Not ScaringThe Hole in the Wall of Suck

All in all, this is an episode you don't want to miss, especially if you want a laugh at our expense!

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