Big Scary Show

Episode 363This episode of the Big Scary Show will be dropping while Transworld is in full swing.Badger and the Old Crone are in St Louis at the largest tradeshow of the year gatheringall the latest information and interviews from some of the world’s best prop makers,animatronic creators, costumers, makeup artists, static prop makers, mask-makers, andso much more. The next couple of episodes will be chock full of interviews, shoutouts,and more. But for now, Episode 363 will be bringing you all the latest news, information,and music as we wait to hear back from our (g)hosts attending the show.Storm is ranting in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim is still on a brief hiatus from the showto work on some secret stuff. Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News, and theOld Crone discusses the differences between a business plan and a business proposal.Finally, we’re spinning some rockin’ tunes as you head home from Transworld.The Roundtable of Terror sits down with the man, the myth, the legend, David Bertolinoto discuss his latest book, “Behind the Screams at Spookyworld.” We discuss his recentdocumentary ‘Spooktacular,’ his career, his game-changing haunted attraction, theLifetime Achievement Awards that he’s been handing out to Horror movie celebrities,and more. It’s a fascinating conversation with a fascinating person and you will NOTwant to miss this conversation. All this, and so much more.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to……..the BIGSCARY SHOW Episode 363. (And safe travels to those returning home fromTransworld)Featured Music:Calabrese - GhostwolvesCoffin Caddies - Zombies Ate My NeighborsGhoultown - Where Voodoo SleepsGrave Robber - Nightbreed#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

By the time you hear this, we will be less than 2 weeks until Transworld, the biggestHalloween tradeshow of the year, as it descends upon St Louis, Missouri. Thousands ofhaunters from all corners of the earth will be selling, buying, taking classes, networking,socializing, and many other things. If you’re attending the show, please visit the BigScary Show at booth 2934 (or find us lurking around the show floor) as the Old Croneand Badger conduct interviews, record shoutouts, and register haunters for our Box ofMystery Giveaway. Whether you’re starting to pack, finalizing your travel plans, or still infull panic mode, let the Big Scary Show Episode 362 calm you down, inform andentertain you.Storm is ranting in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim is still on a brief hiatus from the showto work on some secret stuff. Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News, and theOld Crone discusses the dangers of ‘going big or going home’. Vysther is back with asegment he simply calls ‘Blackmore.’ There’s no Gruesome Giveaway this month aswe’re giving away an incredible prize box at Transworld, and finally, we’re spinningsome spooky tunes to get you in the mood as Transworld draws ever closer.The Roundtable of Terror invites three members of the Haunted Attraction Association’sBoard of Directors to have a seat and discuss what the HAA is doing at Transworld andbeyond. From the State of the Industry Address, to the HAA Live Auction (which hasmoved back to its regular Friday afternoon time). From the O-Scares Awards to CHAOSSafety Training, The Haunted Attraction Association has a HUGE presence atTransworld and they invite you to come by their booth (2031) to get more informationand to find out why YOU should join. All this, and so much more.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to……..the BIGSCARY SHOW Episode 362. (Hope you’re packing some comfortable shoes.)Featured Music:Sinister Symphonies UK - The DollhouseMichael Hedstrom - Hall of PortraitsSam Haynes - Dead and Buried (Lo-Fi version)Redcrow Design - Body Freezer#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

As we move into the month of March, we look forward to the days becoming longer,temperatures may start warming up (slowly), and we continue our preparations to attendTransworld. In just a few short weeks, Badger and the Old Crone are making the trek toSt Louis to cover the biggest Halloween Tradeshow of the year. If you’re vending at theshow this year, it’s time to kick things into high gear and try not to panic. One way tostay focused is to tune into the Big Scary Show Episode 361 and hopefully we can keepyou informed and entertained while you finish those last-second props, animatronics,and more.Storm is ranting in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim is still on a brief hiatus from the showto work on some secret stuff. Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News, plusseveral interviews from the Charlotte Oddities and Curiosities Expo, and the Old Croneinterviews Josh Danley with Scream Works Florida. Do we have a Gruesome Giveawaywinner for February? Stay tuned to find out. Vysther is back with some Godzilla news.And finally, we’re spinning some rockin’ tunes to fire you up as Transworld draws near.The Roundtable of Terror brings you its annual Transworld Survival Guide when webring in first-time attendees and pair them up with veteran TW goers and vendors toanswer any and all questions they may have. What should you wear? How manyclasses should you attend? What exactly happens on the mezzanine after dark? If youlisten carefully, you just might find out. It’s the one Roundtable that every Transworldattendee should listen to. All this, and so much more.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to……..the BIGSCARY SHOW Episode 361. (And come visit us at Transworld - booth 2934)Featured Music:DieMonsterDie - Lucky Number 666Murderland - 13 Jack ‘O LanternsPsychoCharger - Route 666The B-Movie Monsters - 10-31#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

As we continue to hibernate and attempt to stay warm, many of us are dreaming of theday when the weather starts to warm up and we can get working on those haunts. Rightnow it just seems too darn cold to want to do anything, but fear not, for there are thosehardy souls who are hard at work budgeting, planning, designing, and doing behind thescenes work in order to get their haunts ready for this fall. We salute you, hardy souls.Storm is ranting in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim is taking a brief hiatus from the showto work on some secret stuff. Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News, and theOld Crone is discussing social media influencing haunt guests with que line actorJoseph Bodkin. We have a new Gruesome Giveaway for February so be sure to listencarefully and enter. And finally, we’re spinning some spooky tunes to chill your blood tomatch the outdoors.The Roundtable of Terror begins its countdown to Transworld, the biggest Halloweentradeshow of the year, which is happening in just a few short weeks. There’s so muchnews about the show being released nowadays that sometimes it's hard to keep up.Therefore, we bring in Kris Zahrobsky from Transworld to bring us all up to date andmake sense of it all. We cover everything you need to know about Transworld 2026 andwhy YOU should head to St Louis in March and be a part of all the spooky fun. All this,and so much more.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to……..the BIGSCARY SHOW Episode 360. (And go visit a holiday-themed haunt soon.)Featured music: (Featuring Dr Frankenfingers)VampyreIce GiantsAn Unholy CitadelArenea#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

Some people actually like winter. The sight of the falling show triggers some beautifulmemories and is peaceful and pleasant to look at. Unfortunately, it’s also cold, blustery,icy, and can cause a lot of headaches trying to get around. So instead of venturing outinto the cold, why not throw another log on the fire, pour yourself a hot toddy, and relaxto the dulcet tones of The Big Scary Show Episode 259, as we inform and entertain youwhile we all try to get though the next couple months before the weather turns warmer.Storm is ranting in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim continues his discussion on cryptids.Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News, and the Old Crone is talking aboutmaking the most of your winter downtime. Do we have a Gruesome Giveaway forJanuary? Stay tuned. Vysther returns with a tribute to the late Bob Burns and more. Andfinally, we’re spinning some rockin’ tunes to get the blood flowing to stay warm.The Roundtable of Terror is all about love. Specifically, Valentine’s Day hauntedattractions. That big holiday is coming up in just a couple weeks and a lot of haunts areopening their doors to unsuspecting couples, no doubt to seal their doom for all eternity.We bring in several haunt owners to discuss why this is a fun and unorthodox way tocelebrate the holiday and why YOU should go visit one. Whether you have a date ornot, the monsters inside won’t care if you're single. They just love the taste of humanflesh and delight in taking your souls. All this, and so much more.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to……..the BIGSCARY SHOW Episode 359.. (Stay warm everyone)Featured music:Twisted in Graves - I wish my Girlfriend was a ZombieToxic Zombie - Stranger ThingsBlack Cat attack - Sunday SacrificeHere Come the Mummies - Creepin’#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

Episode 358As we say goodbye to the holiday season and settle into the long cold winter, takesolace in the fact that many haunters are not lounging at home huddled under blanketstrying to keep warm. Nope, they’re hard at work preparing for their Friday the 13th andValentine's Day haunts that will be opening in a few short weeks. Others are trying tofinish up those props, animatronics, and other items to show off at Transworld in StLouis in just a couple months. The Big Scary Show (g)hosts are also hard at workmaking sure you’re up to date on all the latest haunt news, information, and goings-onin the industry, so pour yourself another hot cup of coffee (or tea), throw another log onthe fire, and enjoy Episode 358 of the Big Scary Show. That should keep you warm.Storm is ranting about “What could POSSIBLY go wrong?” promotions in a HauntMinute. Meathook Jim continues his discussion on cryptids. Badger brings you the latestin Deadline News, and the Old Crone is talking to David Cowger from Unknown OriginFX. We have a brand-new Gruesome Giveaway for January so listen closely and besure to enter, and finally, we’re spinning some spooky tunes to keep the spirit ofHalloween alive during these long cold nights.The Roundtable of Terror discusses the 2025 Home Haunter Awards. Did you visit anamazing home haunt or drive past one during last season? Do you own a cool homehaunt and want more people to see the results of your hard work? Do you wish therewas a way to promote that awesome home haunt? We bring in the organizers of theHome Haunter Awards Show to talk about what it takes to have an award winning homehaunt and why it’s important to recognize all that hard work and dedication. Nominationsfor this year’s awards show are still being accepted for a couple more weeks so be sureto get your submissions in ASAP. All this, and so much more.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to……..the BIGSCARY SHOW Episode 358. (And be sure to stay warm)Featured music:Midnight Syndicate - Slight MiscalculationSinister Sonics - Zombos Midnight MidwayGathering of Darkness - Darkness FallsVerse 13 - The Souls That Wander#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

Episode 357And just like that, 2025 passes into history and we stand at the cusp of a brand newyear. You know what they say…”New year, new me” bla bla bla. We all know thoseresolutions are going to be broken within a few weeks so let’s just concentrate onmaking this year nice and spooky. After all, Valentine’s Day haunts will be firing up inabout a month, Transworld is only about 12 weeks away, and there’s already so muchto do. So let The Big Scary Show Episode 357 kick off your new year by keeping youinformed and entertained as we count down towards the next haunt season. After all,it’s only 9 ½ short months away. (Are you panicking yet?)Storm is ranting about Halloween cookies in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim is talkingabout Cryptids. Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News, and the Old Crone istalking about scheduling wisely in 2026. We may have a belated December GruesomeGiveaway winner so stay tuned to find out who it might be, and finally, we’re spinningsome rockin’ tunes to warm the blood on these cold winter nightsThe Roundtable of Terror looks back at 2025 with the (g)hosts sitting down and recallingsome of the things that made the past year unforgettable. Some were good, some werefair, and others…not so good. But no matter, the (g)host all share their stories and makesome resolutions that they will no doubt break by February. Let’s relive some of themoments that made 2025 what it was. All this, and so much more.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to……..the BIGSCARY SHOW Episode 357. (Let’s make 2026 the spookiest year yet)Featured music:PsychoCharger - No One Loves the CreatureJerry Vayne - When Hinges CreakCrispy Bess - OrmondiumNeil Zaza - Danse Macabre#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

Episode 356Christmas is literally just a few days away and the Big Scary Show (g)hosts are busyputting the finishing touches on their decorating, buying last minute gifts, and gettinginto the holiday spirit. Nothing like some festive spirits to please the Halloween fan in allof us, as long as those spirits don’t try to haunt us. As we wind down the year, we get alittle thoughtful and reflective and certainly send our best wishes for a happy and safeholiday season to each and every one of our listeners. Let The Big Scary show Episode356 be a part of your holiday traditions this year.Storm is ranting in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim is a Christmas sabbatical for Between the Corpses. Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News, and the OldCrone is talking about the Crones of Winter. The December Gruesome Giveaway isbeing extended until the 22nd to give everyone who wants to enter time to do so, andfinally, we’re spinning some holiday tunes (courtesy of Midnight Syndicate) to help getyou in the holiday spirit.The Roundtable of Terror invites the originators of the traveling haunt actor, the originalScab 5, to have a seat and talk about their long and storied careers. Over the past 30years they have frightened, terrified, and entertained audiences all over the world andprobably caused more wet pants than you can count. If you enjoy watching good queueline actors do their thing, or work as a freelance haunt actor, you can thank these fivehaunters for paving the way. You do NOT want to miss their stories and conversations.All this, and so much more.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to……..the BIGSCARY SHOW Episode 356. (And ‘Happy Holidays’ from the (g)hosts to all of you)Featured music: (Featuring Midnight Syndicate)Up on the HousetopNight of the KrampusParade of the Tin SoldiersChristmas at Midnight#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

Hard to believe it’s already December. Where has the time gone? It seems like onlyyesterday that we were attending Transworld, East Coast Haunter’s Convention,Midsummer Scream, and all the other conventions and tradeshows that we covered aswe prepared for spooky season. October came and went in a flash, and suddenly, it’salmost the end of the year. To all of those who’ve followed us throughout the year, wethank you. It’s been quite the year for the Big Scary Show and the (g)hosts can’t wait tosee what 2026 has to offer.Storm is ranting about how AI just might be a form of demonic possession in a HauntMinute. Meathook Jim is taking the weekend off to got to Galaxy Con. Badgerbrings you the latest in Deadline News, and the Old Crone is talking about winterizingyour haunt. We have a Gruesome Giveaway for December so be sure to enter for achance to win a great prize. And finally, we’re spinning some appropriate tunes to getyou in the holiday spirit.The Roundtable of Terror invites the owners from Portals of Fear to have a seat anddiscuss their award-winning first year in operation. So how does one become an‘award-winning’ haunt? You might just find out after this roundtable. Other haunts takenotice, these guys are gunning to become a major player in the haunt scene. And THATis a great gift to haunted house fans who enjoy all things spooky. All this, and so muchmore.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to……..the BIGSCARY SHOW Episode 355. (And stay off that naughty list)Featured music:Wednesday 13 - Buried by ChristmasGrave Robber - Grandma Got Half Eaten by a ZombieTwisted Sister - I’ll be Home for ChristmasShowy Shaw - Krampus#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

The leaves are falling, the weather is turning colder, and there are unmistakable signsthat another big holiday is coming up. Thanksgiving is the time where we give thanks foreverything we have. Isn't it nice to know that we can all be thankful for things likeHalloween? The (g)hosts hope each and every one of you enjoys spending time withfriends and family enjoying food, fellowship, and football. And be sure to tune into theBig Scary Show Episode 354 before that tryptophan-induced food coma sets in.Storm is ranting about rage bait traps in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim is talking to avery special guest in Between the Corpses. Badger brings you the latest in DeadlineNews, and the Old Crone is talking about transitions. Do we have a GruesomeGiveaway for November? Stay tuned to find out. And finally, we’re spinning some rockin’tunes to keep your blood pumping and to keep you warm in these rapidly cooling days.The Roundtable of Terror discusses the mythos behind the scariest of the holidaycreatures, the Krampus. Who is this horned, anthropomorphic figure from Alpine folklorewho punishes the naughty children? Is it a truly horrific monster bent on devouring thewicked? Is it merely to frighten children into being good? And why are Krampus-themedevents popping up all around the US? We bring in several guests who put on eventscentered around Krampus to get their take on this legendary holiday creature. It’s afascinating conversation you better not miss or the Krampus might just come after YOU.All this, and so much more.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to……..the BIGSCARY SHOW Episode 354. (And don’t eat too much turkey)Featured music:The Phantom A.D. - Like a WolfmanBaron Misuraca - As We EmbraceCrispy Bess - OrmondiumDirty Dead - Meet Me at the Morgue#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror