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Episode 318 As temperatures continue to heat up, so does the Big Scary Show. Episode 318 is filled with hot music, news, conversation, and more. Now take a break from building, go get in the shade, grab a bottle of water, and put on those headphonesStorm is ranting about antiquing in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim discusses war crimes from WWI in Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline news. And the Old Crone discusses marketing vs advertising. Badger has an interview with ghoulish rock and roller ‘The Phantom’ from Isaac Rother & the Phantoms, and finally, we’re spinning some hot tunes (including two from Isaac Rother & the Phantoms) to keep your blood pumping while you work on your haunts.The Roundtable of Terror brings in a true legend in the industry as Ed Edmunds from Distortions Unlimited sits down at our table to talk about his long and storied career. He goes into the history of the company, brings us some great stories, and discusses Monster Days coming to Greeley, Colorado this August. It’s a great conversation that you do not want to miss. All this, and so much more.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOW. (And please stay hydrated)Featured music: Isaac Rother & the Phantoms - Like a Wolfman Issac Rother & the Phantoms - Haunted Castle Ghoultown - Where Voodoo Sleeps Gorgeous Frankenstein - Made in Hell#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

Episode 317 The Midwest Haunters Convention has wrapped up, and it’s the unofficial start of build season, (although we know you’ve been working on yours for a long time). The (g)hosts are enjoying all the pics and videos from Chicago. As the weather starts to heat up and you continue to hire staff and work on your builds, let the Big Scary Show Episode 317 keep you entertained and informed with all the cool news, segments, rants, music, and more.Storm is ranting about product competition for yard haunters in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim discusses concentration camps in Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline news. And the Old Crone reminds you to check your haunt’s insurance policy. Do we have a Gruesome Giveaway winner for June? Stay tuned to find out. And finally, we’re spinning some spooky tunes from Midnight Syndicate to help motivate you as we slowly move towards fall.The Roundtable of Terror brings in Doug Shelden to discuss some breaking news he announced last week. As of now, all of his events are being rebranded under the main HAuNTcon name. HAuNTcon will be bringing shows to Orlando and Atlanta next year, He also discusses the return of the film festival AND a new paranormal aspect to the shows. There’s a lot of history attached to this name and we’re looking forward to seeing where he takes it into the future. (Did you notice we didn’t use the terms trade show or convention? There’s a reason for this.) All this, and so much more.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOW. (And please stay hydrated)Featured music: (Midnight Syndicate) Creatures of Darkness (Radio Edit) Vampyre Axe Giant Haunted Nursery#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

Episode 316 Welcome to June, and let the summer begin. Thankfully, there’s only one more season to get through before we hit Fall. The weather may be heating up, but the Big Scary Show is always hot, bringing you all the latest news, information, and topics you need to keep up-to-date with everything in the haunt industry. So grab a cold beverage and enjoy Episode 316 of the Big Scary Show.before the heat becomes oppressive.Storm is ranting about Brachs Candy in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim discusses lynching in Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline news. The Old Crone gives an update on the search for a new location for her haunt. Do we have a Gruesome Giveaway for June? Stay tuned to find out. The Voice From Hell, Dick Terhune is back with another Marketing Morgue segment.. Vysther returns with a discussion on Black Sabbath’s Tony Martin era, and finally, we’re spinning some rockin’ tunes to help you cope with the ever-increasing heat.The Roundtable of Terror discusses haunter’s groups on social media. We bring in admins of groups from Illinois, Ohio, North Carolina, and New York to discuss how their members work together to make their local haunt scene that much stronger. It’s an interesting conversation that may convince you to join a local group and talk shop with other haunters. All this, and so much more.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to……..the BIG SCARY SHOW. (And stay hydrated)Featured music: The Pine Box boys – Child of Calamity The Rhythm Coffin – Tombstoned Toxic Zombie – Strange Things Ritual of Odds – Nightmare on Elm Street#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

Episode 315 As we’ve passed the halfway point to Halloween, we’re moving into the proverbial second semester of the year. MHC is only a few short weeks away, and then we'll be pulling all-nighters through the summer months as we count down to the Fall. We’ll be giving it the old college try as Episode 315 keeps you informed and entertained as you study ways to make your haunt more scary this season.Storm is ranting about strange lights in the sky in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim talks about prison conditions in Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline news. The Old Crone discusses the 40th anniversary of the Six Flags Great Adventure Haunted Castle fire and its effects on the industry. Sadly, the Gruesome Giveaway gets an ‘F’ for the month of May (because no one entered the contest). And finally, we’re spinning some rockin’ tunes as we mark the halfway point to Halloween.The Roundtable of Terror goes back to school as we invite Doctor Susan Weidmann of Appalachian State University to have a seat and discuss her research on haunted attractions. She’s conducting what could be the first large-scale research project on haunt-tourism in the United States and she’s looking for haunt owners, managers, and designers to interview for her study. It’s an interesting conversation that could have some very interesting ramifications for the haunt industry in the next few years. All this, and so much more.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOW.Featured music: Sam Haynes - All Hallows Throne of Anguish - Cathedral’s Shadow Grave Tone Productions - The Final Hour Dante Tomaselli - Dark Night of the Soul#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

Episode 314 This past week, haunters from all over the country descended into the City of Brotherly Love to attend the inaugural East Coast Haunters Convention. The numbers were most impressive and exceeded almost everyone’s expectations. Badger was only there for one day, but managed to bring back a full show’s worth of interviews. We talk to some old friends and some new people who've never been on our show. If you missed the event, stop kicking yourself, tune in to the Big Scary Show Episode 314, and you’ll feel like you were there. And be sure to make your plans to be in Philadelphia for ECHC 2025 returning next April.Storm is ranting about the popularity of 12-foot skeletons in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim talks about blood money in Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline news. The Old Crone discusses why it’s time to set up your schedules. We might have a Gruesome Giveaway for the month of May. Dick Terhune is back with his Marketing Morgue. Vysther returns with a segment called ‘View From the Bar’ as he celebrates 10 years of being on the Big Scary Show. And finally, we’re spinning some rockin’ tunes as we mark the halfway point to Halloween.The Roundtable of Terror talks about a vital part of many haunted attractions; the hayride. We invite Randy Bates from the Bates Motel and Haunted Hayride, Jim Schopf from Field of Screams, and Kyle McMann from Frightland to have a seat and talk about how their hayrides have grown and evolved over the years. Does your haunt have a hayride? Are you thinking of adding one? You don’t want to miss this fascinating and informative conversation from some of the heavy hitters in the industry. All this, and so much more.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOW. (And a big “Thank you” to Jen, Rich, and the rest of the Transworld staff for making the East Coast Haunters Convention a spooky success).)Featured music: Black Cat Attack - Sunday Sacrifice Gladezmen - Big ‘ol Monster Murderland - 13 Jack ‘O Lanterns Vegas Rhythm Kings - Crazy Cadavers

Episode 313 This past week was quite memorable for the Big Scary Show. Not only did we celebrate our 12th anniversary on April 13th, but we sent Badger to Owensboro, Ky to cover Fear Expo. He returned with some great interviews and some breaking news regarding the return of an old convention to the ‘West Coast’. Wonder what it could be? Tune in to Episode 313 to find out.Storm is ranting about putting haunt concepts on TV in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim talks about chain gangs in Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline news. The Old Crone discusses how to negotiate a contract for your haunt.. Do we have a Gruesome Giveaway for the month of April? Stay tuned to find out. Vysther returns with a segment called ‘View From the Bar’ as he celebrates our anniversary, and we’re bringing the spooky tunes (Courtesy of Midnight Syndicate) to keep you in the haunting mood as we approach the halfway point to Halloween.The Roundtable of Terror goes a little off-topic as we bring in our old friend Kelly Collins, formerly of MHC and the Scare-A-Torium haunted attraction, to have a seat and discuss his latest project, the Buckeye Lake Pirate Fest in Ohio. You’ll be shiverin’ in your timbers and begging to walk the plank to get out to Buckeye Lake to attend this event in May. It’s going to be a lot of fun and you might even see someone from the show attending in full pirate garb. As a bonus, there’s a tie-in to a nearby haunt that’s open that evening. All this, and so much more.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOW. (And to all our friends, fans, and sponsors who’ve supported us over the past 12 years, we thank you so very much.)Featured music: (Midnight Syndicate) Fortune’s Folly,Winged Fury, Fellowship of the House,Vampyre #bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

Episode 312 We tried to pack Transworld 2024 into one single show but we simply had too much information and material to fit it all in. Therefore the Big Scary Show Episode 312 brings you Part 2 of our extensive coverage of Transworld 2024. You’ll still feel as if you were there as we bring you interviews from some of our favorite vendors and introduce you to some brand new ones. We hope you enjoy all the action from the show floor in St Louis.Storm is ranting about the eclipse in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim talks about state sponsored torture in Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline news. The Old Crone shares her experience with the Fire Marshal (Dun, Dun, DUUUNNN) and asks haunters at Transworld one very important question. We have a new Gruesome Giveaway for the month of April, and we’re spinning some spooky tunes, courtesy of Jerry Vayne.The Roundtable of Terror invites Kris Zahrobsky of Transworld to have a seat and discuss the inaugural East Coast Haunters Convention coming to Philadelphia in just a few short weeks. We discuss what it takes to put on a show like this and the expectations of a new show that’s already generating a lot of buzz in the industry. If you were on the fence about attending this convention, perhaps this conversation will sway you to register.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOW. (And special thanks to Jen, Rich, and the entire Transworld crew)Featured music: (Jerry Vayne) When Hinges Creak,Mind Control ,Blackmoon Asylum,Voodoo Doll #bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

Episode 311 What an event! Transworld 2024 will no doubt go down as one of the biggest shows in its history. There was SO much going on that we still don’t know how Badger and Jonna the Old Crone managed to spend all 4 days running up and down the aisles, interviewing vendors, and giving away our Box of Mystery to one lucky winner. (BTW: Congratulations to Tara from R Acres of Terror haunted attraction in Illinois for being our Box of Mystery winner.) There’s SO much material that we have, we can only bring you Part 1 of all our Transworld coverage. More coming on the next show.Storm is ranting about big box store Halloween props in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim Talks about the fate of drug offenders in Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline news. The Old Crone talks with consultant Scott Swenson. Do we have a Gruesome Giveaway for the month of March? Stick around to find out. And finally, we’re spinning some rockin’ tunes as we start to move into build seasonThere is no Roundtable of Terror due to the sheer number of Transworld interviews and coverage. It will return for the next show, but please remember that HauntPay is the proud sponsor of the Roundtable of Terror. Be sure to visit them and tell Alex and his staff how much you appreciate them.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOW. (And special thanks to Jen, Rich, and the entire Transworld crew for all they do)Featured music: Lita Ford - Devil in my Head Wednesday 13 - Trick or Treat GWAR - The Road Behind Charred Walls of the Damned - Avoid the Light#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

Episode 310 Transworld is finally here. By the time you tune into Episode 310, the Big Scary Show will be in St Louis for the biggest trade show of the year. Badger, The Old Crone, and Wicked Wendy will all be vending, walking the floor, and talking to everyone they can. However, before we hit the road to St Louis, Badger spent a weekend at the Oddities and Curiosities Expo in Charlotte, and talked to several odd and curious vendors.. If you get a chance, be sure to visit one of the O&C Expos if they come to a town near you.Storm is ranting about Leap Day and trailers in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim discusses Death Row in Asia in Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline news. The Old Crone talks about selecting a realtor to help find a location for your haunt. We have a brand new Gruesome Giveaway for the month of March. And finally, we’re spinning some spooky tunes to put you in the mood for Transworld.Since everyone is in St Louis, The Roundtable of Terror decided to forego having any guests as most everyone is busy making their final preparations. Because of that, we’ve brought back our soon-to-be-famous game show, the 13 Questions of Doom. Storm is in charge this week as he doles out the questions, judges the answers from the (g)hosts, and awards points accordingly. Will there be a new champion crowned in this show? Stay tuned to find out. All this, and so much more.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOW. (And please visit us at booth 2136)Featured music: Throne of Anguish - Cathedral’s Shadow Dr. Frankenfingers - An Unholy Citadel Audio Zombie -Rainbow Flavored Nightmares Sinister Symphony - The Hellfire Club#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

Episode 309 The haunt convention season has officially begun with HAuNTcon opening its doors after a long hiatus in Daytona Beach Florida earlier this month. The Big Scary Show sent Badger down there to talk to vendors and attendees to get their thoughts about the return of HAuNTcon as a free-standing event. He brings back some great interviews with vendors and staff and learned that HAuNTcon 2025 will be in Orlando next January so start making your plans.Storm is ranting about haunted hotels in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim discusses ‘a view from death row’ in Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline news. The Old Crone talks about focusing on your goals at Transworld. Dick Terhune returns with another Marketing Morgue segment. Is there a Gruesome Giveaway winner for the month of February? Tune in to find out, and we’re spinning some rockin’ tunes to put you in the mood for Transworld.With Transworld literally a couple weeks away, the Roundtable of Terror brings back its annual Transworld Survival Guide. We invite first-time attendees and vendors to join us, and pair them with some long-time veterans of the tradeshow to discuss what to expect. What shoes should you wear? How many black t-shirts should you pack? And who actually brings catalogs these days? If this is your first-time attending the biggest tradeshow of the year, you don’t want 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 BIG SCARY SHOW. (See you in St Louis)Featured music: PsychoCharger - Channel 13 (With Uncle Pigors) Radio Cult - Saturday Night Double Feature Zombie Surfers - Transylvania Surf Crispy Bess - Ormondium#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

Episode 308 The haunt industry is buzzing with excitement as everyone is making preparations to head out to St Louis in a few short weeks for the biggest trade show of the year. The Big Scary Show will once again be covering the event, albeit at a new location. Find us at booth 2136 to record a shoutout, register for the Box of Mystery Giveaway, or tell us about what new things your haunt is doing in 2024. And be sure to tune in to Big Scary Show Episode 308 to get you in the haunting mood.Storm is ranting about AI in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim discusses “Death Row USA” in Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline news. The Old Crone has an interview with Sithon. Is there a Gruesome Giveaway for the month of February? Of course there is. And, we’re spinning some spooky tunes to put you in the mood for Transworld.The Roundtable of Terror welcomes the owner of HellsGate Haunted Attraction, John LaFlamboy, to discuss his Emmy award for his Documentary “Feed the Beast - 25 Years of Statesville Haunted Prison”. We discuss the making of the documentary, his work on other films, Hellsgate Haunted Attraction, what the Zombie Army is doing at Transworld, and what’s going on with ‘Days of the Living Days’. It’s a fun conversation you don't want to miss. All this, and so much more.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOW. (See you at Transworld)Featured music: Chris Thomas - A Lonely Hell Gathering of Darkness - Darkness Falls Prelude to a Nightmare - Prelude to a Nightmare Shadows Symphony - The Dead are Watching#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

Episode 307 It may be cold outside, but things are heating up as the haunt industry begins to prepare for the Transworld trade show coming to St Louis in just a few short weeks. Don’t let the ice and show get you down. Rather, curl up to the fire, grab a hot beverage, and let the Big Scary Show Episode 307 entertain and inform you.Storm is ranting about human sacrifices and sports teams in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim discusses hangings and the judicial system in Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline news. The Old Crone reminds you about bookkeeping deadlines haunt owners need to remember, Is there a Gruesome Giveaway for the month of January? Stick around and find out. And of course we’re spinning some hot tunes to get your blood pumping and keep you warm during these cold winter months.The Roundtable of Terror welcomes back the Voice From Hell, Dick Terhune, to discuss the best ways to promote and advertise your haunt in 2024. Is advertising on the radio dead? What about TV? Billboards? How about social media? And don’t get us started on AI. With all the new technology out there, what’s a haunt owner to do to maximize his advertising budget? Also, will Dick be teaching at any conventions this year? Stick around and find out. All this, and so much more.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOW. (and happy new year everyone)Featured music: Baron Misuraca - As We Embrace 13 Pagan Holiday 13 - She’s Dead Army of Walking Corpses - Crawl The Independents - Bloody Night, Bloody Knife#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

Episode 306 Even though the holiday season is over, there’s no time to sit on our laurels and relax. Valentine’s Day Haunts and HAuNTcon are less than a month away. Horror cons are happening almost every weekend, and of course, Transworld is going on in less than 8 weeks. But before you enter panic mode, sit back, relax a bit, and let the Big Scary Show Episode 306 inform and entertain you. There’s plenty of time to panic later.Storm is ranting about aliens in Miami in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim discusses the firing squad in Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline news. The Old Crone interviews a haunt that took a year off but still stayed active on social media. There’s a brand new Gruesome Giveaway for the month of January, and of course we’re spinning some spooky tunes to welcome in the new year.The Roundtable of Terror welcomes back industry icon Allen Hopps of Dark Hour Haunted House and Stiltbeast Studios to discuss his new educational project, Haunter Class. Allen and Dark Hour’s media director Robert Alcala discuss what it is, how it's set up, and how anyone can learn from it. Allen also talks about what it's like being a new haunt owner, and drops some VERY interesting news regarding his upcoming booth at Transworld, You definitely need to stick around and find out what that is.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOW. (and happy new year everyone)Featured music: Shadow’s Symphony - Beneath the Dark Music for Haunts - Storming Vampire Castle Audio Zombie - Apparition Verse 13 - The Souls that Wander#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

Episode 305 As we say goodbye to the year 2023 and prepare to welcome in 2024, the Big Scary Show (g)hosts are in a reflective mood. This time of year things tend to slow down and it gives us time to think about the year that was, and what are our goals for the upcoming year. Will there be conventions and tradeshows to attend? Will there be haunted houses to visit? What about new and exciting haunt products to see and experience? The (g)hosts hope to bring you all that and so much more in the coming year.Storm is ranting about compassion animals in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim discusses lethal injection in Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline news. The Old Crone talks about haunts working with their local chambers of commerce and tourist bureaus, and of course we’re spinning some rockin’ tunes to welcome in the new year.Due to the holidays and guests spending time with family and friends, the Roundtable of Terror decides to take things a little easy this episode. The (g)hosts gather around the table to discuss the past year and make some new year's resolutions for 2024. No doubt there will be some interesting plans made and we’ll have to see how many of them will be kept. Also, why is the roundtable lined up with shot glasses? Stay tuned to find out. All this, and so much more.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOW. (and happy new year everyone)Featured music: (Neil Zaza) Fugue in G Minor Funeral March Op:35 Carnival of the Animals Danse Macabre#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

Episode 304 The Holidays are almost here and the Big Scary Show (g)hosts are getting excited. We’re mulling some wine, preparing the Christmas goose, and finishing up our shopping. Hopefully, this season isn’t causing you undue stress. If so, then we suggest pulling up a comfy chair by the fire, grabbing a hot toddy, relaxing for a while, and let episode 304 of the Big Scary Show calm you, inform you, and entertain you.Storm is ranting about Krampus getting into extreme sports in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim discusses the gas chamber in Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline news and brings you an interview from Hacker House’s Krampus event. The Old Crone talks about your end of the year checklist. Do we have a Gruesome Giveaway for December? Stay tuned to find out. Vyshter returns for his take on the new Godzilla movie, and of course we’re spinning some special holiday tunes to keep you in the spooky spirit.The Roundtable of Terror invites Alex Linebrink from HauntPay to discuss the results of their State of the Industry survey that they ran earlier this year. The numbers have been crunched and the results are quite interesting. Did haunts make more money? Did more haunts open off-season events? What were the biggest sources of revenue at haunts? How does YOUR haunt stack up against others? Take a listen and find out. All this, and so much more.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOW.Featured music: (Midnight Syndicate) Up on the Housetop Parade of the Tin Soldiers God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Christmas at Midnight#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

Episode 303As we move towards the end of the year, haunts around the country are preparing for Christmas and Krampus events so get out there and support your local haunts. The Big Scary Show (g)hosts are pulling out the decorations, dusting off the strings of lights, and chopping a Yule log to celebrate. We hope to keep you in the holiday spirit with Episode 303 of the Big Scary Show.Storm is ranting about convention after parties in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim discusses the electric chair in Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline news. The Old Crone talks about how to determine the success of your haunt. We have a Gruesome Giveaway for December, Dick Terhune is back with the Marketing Morgue, and we’re spinning some rockin’ tunes to keep you in the spooky spirit.The Roundtable of Terror invites Craig Hines of Dark Imaginings to come have a seat and discuss several topics. We talk about his custom changing portraits, the importance of updating your website (did you know your website might not be ADA compliant?), and his new publishing company. It’s a fun discussion and we hope you support this fine sponsor of the show. All this, and so much more.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOW.Featured music: The Graveyard Boulevard - Pay to Get In, Pray to Get Out The Pine Box Boys - I Kept Her Heart Wednesday 13 - Look What the Bats Dragged In Creature Feature - American Gothic#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

Episode 302 It’s almost time for that very special holiday, where that big hairy guy visits all the children of the world to give them their just rewards. Of course we’re talking about the Krampus, the christmas demon who metes out punishment to all the naughty children. Krampusnacht is December 5th and the Big Scary Show is celebrating the fact that the Krampus has gained a permanent foothold in American Culture, especially in the haunt industry. In addition, IAAPA was going on this past week in Orlando and the Big Scary Show was there talking to vendors and seeing all the cool new things you’ll see at amusement parks and attractions next year.Storm is ranting about in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim discusses in Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline news and brings you interviews from IAAPA. The Old Crone visits with paranormal investigators at a haunted attraction in an actual mortuary. Do we have a Gruesome Giveaway for November? Stay tuned to find out. And finally we’re spinning some rockin’ tunes to help you cope with any lingering post-Halloween depression.The Roundtable of Terror features none other than Der Krampus itself. We bring in a trio of guests who run Krampus societies and events throughout this time of year. Hopefully there’s something Krampus-related coming to a town or haunted attraction near you this season. If so, get out and support them. All this, and so much more.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOW.Featured music: Midnight Syndicate - Krampus Michael Hedstrom - Hall of Portraits Redcrow Designs - Body Freezer Verse 13 - Blighted

Halloween may be over, but that doesn’t mean we have to stop enjoying all that the season has to offer. There are still haunted attractions going on this weekend and even a couple are open next weekend. Before long we’ll start talking about Krampus and Christmas haunts. The Haunted Attraction industry is truly more than just the month of October.Storm is ranting about trunk or treating in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim discusses the guillotine in overdrive in Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline news. The Old Crone talks about assessing how successful your season was. The Haunt-strumetallist Jerry Vayne brings us coverage from a pair of haunts in Colorado Springs. We have a Gruesome Giveaway for November. And we’re spinning some spooky tunes to help you cope with any post-Halloween depression.The Roundtable of Terror recalls all the things that the (g)hosts did during the previous haunt season. There were haunts to visit (and run), displays to admire, horror movies to watch, and everything else October has to offer. Feel free to let us know how YOUR season went. (There were some technical difficulties during recording so we apologize in advance.) All this, and so much more.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOW.Featured music: Audio Zombie - Rainbow Flavored Nightmare Jerry Vayne - Blackmoon Asylum Chris Thomas - A Lonely Hell Sam Haynes - HAunTS#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

Episode 300 It’s our 300th episode and (g)hosts are SO excited about reaching this milestone and are ready to celebrate. There are haunts to go through, scary movies to see, pumpkins to carve, decorations to hang, and many more things to do.. Due to our schedule, this will be our final show before Halloween, so get out there and support ALL the haunts while you still can.Storm is ranting about using dead bodies as Halloween props in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim discusses the innovations of the guillotine in Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline news and brings you interviews from a pair of haunts in Upstate South Carolina. The Old Crone reads us a Halloween ghost story. The Haunt-strumetallist Jerry Vayne brings us coverage from the Oddities and Curiosities Expo in Denver, CO. Vysther is back with Part 3 of his retrospective of 20 years as a home haunter. Do we have a Gruesome Giveaway winner for October? Stay tuned to find out. And we’re spinning you some rockin’ Halloween tunes to celebrate haunt season. (Can you guess the theme?)The Roundtable of Terror celebrates the history of Halloween and traditions with some very special guests: Lisa Morton, Beth Koch, and Neil Gimon. They discuss Halloween’s origins, how horror and haunted houses have evolved over the years, and share some fond memories from our youth. It’s a fun conversation and might even bring back memories of your childhood Halloween celebrations. All this, and so much more.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOW. (And “HAPPY HALLOWEEN”)Featured music: Psychocharger - Tonight is Halloween Wednesday 13 - Halloween 13-13 Ragdolls - Halloween Night The B-Movie Monsters - 10-31 *Bonus Track: Van Helsing’s Curse - Halloween#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

Episode 299 It’s the first full weekend of October, and the haunt season is getting into full swing. There’s a LOT of haunts opening up and ready to scare the pants and bodily fluids out of their patrons this weekend. The members of the Big Scary Show are just so excited to get out there and start visiting local and national haunts. But even though many haunts are opening up this weekend, many have been open for weeks, so get out there and support ALL the haunts.Storm is ranting about burning haunts and spider doughnuts in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim discusses forerunners of the guillotine in Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline news, and the Old Crone talks about how young is too young to go through a haunt. The Haunt-Strumetallist Jerry Vayne returns to the show with a 2-part report from The Ritual Haunted Attraction in Englewood, Colorado, and Vysther is back with Part 2 of his retrospective of 20 years as a home haunter. We do have a Gruesome Giveaway for October, and we’re spinning you some spooky tunes to celebrate haunt season.The Roundtable of Terror discusses haunted houses that are unfortunately shutting down and closing its doors after this season. We invite haunt owners from Illinois, Arkansas, and North Carolina to talk about why they’re closing, what they plan to do next, and if they’re going to stay connected to the industry. It’s a bittersweet Roundtable but they do get one last chance to go out on a high note. So get out there and see them before it's too late. All this, and so much more.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOW. (And please support ALL the haunts)Featured music: Midnight Syndicate / Destini Beard - Endgame (Cold Embrace) Jerry Vayne - Blackmoon Asylum Gathering of Darkness - Souls of Black Shadow Symphony - Fairvale Funeral Parlor#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

Finally...After months of patiently waiting, it’s here. Haunt season 2023 is kicking off with haunted attractions opening all over the country. The Big Scary Show is practically giddy with anticipation at the thought of crisp, cool fall nights, the smell of bonfires, and going to visit some of our favorite haunted attractions. What are some of YOUR favorites?Storm is ranting about weird candy in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim discusses navy discipline in another installment of Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline news, and the Old Crone talks about the trouble with tweens. We might have a Gruesome Giveaway winner for September, and we’re spinning you some rockin’ tunes to celebrate the opening of haunt season. We have a special feature, as the Voice From Hell is back with another Marketing Morgue!The Roundtable of Terror discusses haunted houses that put on special events that allow those who normally wouldn’t visit a haunt a chance to do so. We bring in several haunt owners to discuss their ADA compliant, non-sensory, and kid-friendly nights. There’s a lot of heartwarming stories that we’re sure you’ll enjoy hearing about. All this, and so much more.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOW. (And please support your local haunts)Featured music: 13 Pagan Holiday 13 - She’s Dead Black Cat Attack - Sunday Sacrifice Vegas Rhythm Kings - Crazy Cadavers Jet Noir - Let Us Prey#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

Even though it’s finally September, it's still hot out there, but don’t let that deter from the fact that many haunts open their doors in about a week. Some may already be open! Be sure to get out there, support those haunts, and let them know how happy you are that they’re back and scaring people.Storm is ranting about Skeletons on a Plane in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim discusses military punishments in another installment of Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline news, and the Old Crone interviews the organizer of the Eureka Springs Witches Escape in her ‘Ask The Old Crone’ segment. Vysther returns with part 1 of his 20 years as a home haunter, there’s a new September Gruesome Giveaway, and we’re spinning you some spooky tunes to celebrate the unofficial opening of haunt season.The Roundtable of Terror discusses hiring actors and retaining actors at your haunt. Many haunts are still hiring so this is still a timely subject. Where do you find them? How do you keep them? And how do you know that everyone you hire is reputable? We bring in a haunt owner and an expert in background checks to discuss ways they’ve handled this very important issue. Also, if you belong to the HAA, there may be something extra special just for you so be sure to tune in. All this, and so much more.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOW. (And please support your local haunts)Featured music: Chris Thomas (Music for Haunts) - Creepy Town Jerry Vayne - Cirque Du Macabre Sam Haynes - All Hallows Mystary - Room No 07#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

As we continue to edge closer to the 2023 halloween season, the (g)hosts at the Big Scary Show are busy getting ready. Badger is bringing you part 2 of his coverage at Midsummer Scream in Long Beach, California before he starts traveling and training actors at haunts around the country. The Old Crone is no doubt setting up Banshee Manor for the season. Meathook Jim and Storm are also anxiously awaiting the cooler weather and the opening of haunts.Storm is ranting about haunted drive-thrus in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim discusses slave punishments in yet another installment of Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline news, and the Old Crone discusses how fear is subjective in ‘Ask The Old Crone’. There may be a winner of the August Gruesome Giveaway. We’re also playing you some rockin’ tunes to keep you going as you try and finish those projects and scenes before October.The Roundtable of Terror brings in the one and only David Bertolino from Spooky World Haunted Theme Park in Massachusetts. He’s the subject of a new documentary that’s coming out soon called 'Spooktacular,' and he and his producer sit down and talk about the history of the haunt and a whole lot more. It’s a discussion from one of the true legends in this industry and you don’t want to miss this conversation. All this, and so much more on Episode 296 of the Big Scary show.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOW. (And please stay hydrated)Featured music: Halloween - Her Ghost Comes Out to Play 13 Pagan Holiday 13 - Long Shadows Fall on Halloween Razing Hell - Terror Television Silent Horror - Evil Dead#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

It’s August and that means the haunt season starts next month. The (g)hosts at the Big Scary Show are getting excited for all the upcoming spooky and scary stuff the 2023 season has to offer. Badger has already begun his season with a trip to the west coast to attend Midsummer Scream in Long Beach, California. While we bring you a LOT of interviews from the show floor this episode, there was just too much to cram into one show, so consider episode 295 to be part one of our coverage.Storm is ranting about Stuffies, in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim discusses slavery in yet another installment of Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline news, and the Old Crone discusses sales tax in ‘Ask The Old Crone’. We’re also playing you some spooky tunes to keep you going as well as bringing you a new Gruesome Giveaway for August. Be sure to listen carefully for your chance to win. Dick Terhune is back with another slab from the Marketing Morgue, and as a bonus, we bring you the first ever edition of Tater’s Hot Take. What can that be about? Stay tuned.The Roundtable of Terror invites two of our favorite guests, Ed Douglas and Gavin Goszka from Midnight Syndicate to have a seat at the table and discuss their upcoming NEW album and other things. If you love all things Midnight Syndicate, you do NOT want to miss this Roundtable. All this, and so much more on Episode 295 of the Big Scary show.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOW. (And please stay hydrated)Featured music: (Midnight Syndicate) Fortune’s Folly (Selected by Ed Douglas) Slight Miscalculation, Fellowship of the House (Selected by Gavin Goszka), Noctem Aeternus#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

As July begins to wind down, we are one more month closer to October and the Big Scary Show Episode 294 continues to bring you all the latest news, information, and music you need as you kick things into high gear. After all, it’s less than 100 days until Halloween.Storm is ranting about lighting accessories for your 12-foot skeleton in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim talks about the Penalties for Piracy in yet another installment of Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline news, and the Old Crone discusses beating the heat this time of year. We’re also playing you some rockin’ tunes to keep you going as we head into August.The Roundtable of Terror invites actor and director Douglas Tait to join us and talk about his 30-year career in the film industry. Who else do you know has appeared on-screen as Jason Voorhees AND Michael Myers? He’s also been in the Hellboy, Annabelle, Star Trek, and Star Wars franchises, and more. And as a bonus, he’s a HUGE fan of haunted houses. Be sure to catch him and buy an autograph at a convention or haunted attraction this year. All this, and so much more on Episode 294 of the Big Scary show.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOW. (And please stay hydrated)Featured music: (The Rhythm Coffin) Yeah Yeah. Tombstoned The Monster Mash Coffin Creep #bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

As July settles in and brings the heat with it, the Big Scary Show Episode 293 is keeping things tolerable with all the cool news, information, and music you need as you get into building and hiring season. We can all get through this together, just hang on for a couple more months until Fall gets here.Storm is ranting about the invasion of the rock snakes in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim talks about Hangings (behind closed doors) in another installment of Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline news, and the Old Crone discusses making lists and remembering to write things down. Do we have a brand new Gruesome Giveaway winner for the month of July? Tune in to find out.The Roundtable of Terror invites Brent Wilson, Vice President of the Haunted Attraction Association to have a seat and discuss all things concerning the HAA and the implementation of their new 3-year plan. They have a new survey going on that can help determine the future of the industry. If you want to have a say in what direction the Haunted Attraction Association goes, fill out the new survey and let your voice be heard. If you’ve also wondered what the HAA can do for you, you’ll want to tune in. All this, and so much more on Episode 293 of the Big Scary show.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOW. (And please stay hydrated)Featured music: Here Come the Mummies - Creepin’ The Zombie Surfers - Transylvania Surf I Kept Her Heart - The Pine box Boys Neal Zaza - Danse Macabre#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

It’s July, which means it’s almost August, which means it’s basically September, which means haunt season is almost here, right?. While It’s not time to start panicking just yet, be sure to tune into the Big Scary Show Episode 292 and relax for a bit until the real panic starts to set in.Storm is ranting about killer whales in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim talks about Hangings (the drop) in another installment of Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline news, plus he brings you an interview with horror legend Felissa Rose. And the Old Crone discusses rebranding your haunt, (should the need arise). We have a brand new Gruesome Giveaway for the month of July, so be sure to listen carefully and enter for your chance to win.The Roundtable of Terror is heading back in time and discusses going retro with a trio of haunt owners from New York, Tennessee, and California who are bringing back the 80s and 90s with their haunts this season. Will there be bowls of grapes and spaghetti for you to feel? What about black plastic walls? And where do plastic Don Post masks fit into all this? Tune in to find out. It’s a fun and fascinating conversation you do not want to miss. All this, and so much more.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOW. (And please stay hydrated)Featured music: (Feat: Virgil Franklin) A Bump in the Night Between Two Worlds Blood on the Sawdust. Redneck Romp #bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

The Big Scary Show Episode 291 will continue to keep you informed and entertained as you continue to work on those haunts. After all, the season starts in about 3 months. Badger attended Frankencon in Knoxville, TN last week and brings us some cool interviews from haunt owners, movie directors, con owners, and maybe even a Ghostbuster. The conversations are definitely worth checking out.Storm is ranting about bugs in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim talks about escaping the hangman in another installment of Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline news, and the Old Crone discusses hiring and retaining staff. We might have a Gruesome Giveaway winner for the month of June. Find out who it is.The Roundtable of Terror discusses actor and staff management. Once you have your staff in place, how do you keep them organized? We have Matt and Sara from Haunt Scheduler and Justin from Sithon who probably have the answers to all your questions. Are you still using phone banks to communicate with staff? Punch cards? Whiteboards? Time to join the 21st century and manage everyone more efficiently. All this, and so much more.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOW.Featured music: Calabrese - Damned to the Night Fright Barker and Sons - Backburner Gal Michael Graves & Gotham Road - Seasons of the Witch The Rhythm Coffin - Coffin Creep#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

Episode 290 It’s June. The unofficial start of summer. The weather will soon be hot, people will start hitting the road for vacations, beaches will be packed, and haunters will still be working on their builds getting permits, and recruiting new staff for when the weather finally turns cooler. Hopefully the Big Scary Show Episode 290 will keep you informed and entertained as you continue to work. After all, the haunt season starts in only 15 weeks. (Are you panicking yet?) Storm is ranting about bad advice in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim talks about the hangman in another installment of Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline news, and the Old Crone discusses customer service. We also have a Gruesome Giveaway for the month of June, so enter for your chance to win. The Roundtable of Terror takes a break to bring you yet another episode of the haunt industries’ soon to be famous game show, the 13 Questions of Doom, hosted by Storm. Does Meathook Jim successfully defend his title? Does the Old Crone pull off the upset? Will Badger learn the difference between ‘Chopping Mall’ and ‘Dead Alive’? Tune in and enjoy all the action. All this, and so much more. We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to……...................... the BIG SCARY SHOW!Featured music: Sam Haynes - HAunTS Music for Haunts - Storming Vampire Castle Shadow Symphony - Wailing in the Air Tommy Creep - More Zombie Than Zombie #bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

As we move through the month of May and the ever increasing temperatures, Let the Big Scary Show Episode 289 keep you cool with all the latest news, information, and segments to help pass the time as we head deeper into the build and hiring season. There are haunts out there still putting out events in May and June, so get out and support your local haunts.Storm may be ranting about the Haunted Mansion Movie In a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim talks about hulks in another installment of Between the Corpses (No, not the big green guy). Badger reads the latest in Deadline news, and the Old Crone reflects on her 50th episode of ‘Ask the Old Crone’. Also, the Voice From Hell, Dick Terhune returns with his Marketing Morgue. And do we have a Gruesome Giveaway for the month of May? Stay tuned to find out. .The Roundtable of Terror invites several home haunters to have a seat and discuss their home haunts. What makes their home haunts so special is that each owner works with a local charity to give back to the community. One of the owners is just starting out and looking for a local charity to work with, and a lot of good advice is doled out. If you’ve ever wanted your home haunt or yard display to partner with a charity but didn’t know how to do it, stick around and take a listen.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOW.Featured music: Crispy Bess - Ormondium Grave Tone Productions - Walking Corpse The Graveyard Boulevard - Nightmerica Virus Cycle - Dead Hate The Living#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

Episode 288 We’ve finally rounded the corner. It may only be the month of May, but we're now less than six months away from haunt season. Haunted attractions around the country are running ‘Halfway to Halloween’ events almost every weekend this month. Meathook Jim and Badger even went to different haunts this past weekend to get a tease about the upcoming season. So get out there and support your local haunts. If you’re an owner and haven’t started to panic yet, let the Big Scary Show Episode 288 keep you calm and entertained as you kick your build season up a notch..Storm is ranting about haunt season ending early in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim talks about being in solitary confinement in another installment of Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline news, and the Old Crone talks about expanding your business. We even have a brand new Gruesome Giveaway for the month of May. Be sure to listen carefully and enter for your chance to win a great prize from Screamline Studios.The Roundtable of Terror invites the one and only Leonard Pickel to have a seat and discuss his long and storied career. We talk about how he got started in the industry, how he designs haunts, the return of HAuNTcon (coming to Orlando in 2024) and so much more. It’s a fascinating conversation with a genuine legend in the industry. All this, plus so much more.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOW.Featured music: Midnight Syndicate - Into the Valley of Shadows Michael Hedstrom - Hall of Portraits Sam Haynes - Catacombs Verse 13 - Blighted#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

Hang on folks, this is going to be one wild ride. This month marks our 11th anniversary of being on the air and we’re celebrating by bringing you a MONSTER show clocking in at well over 3 hours. We start off with an extensive interview with Kris Zahrobsky of Transworld to discuss all things Midwest Haunters Convention. Are you heading to Chicago in June for MHC? If not, you need to listen and make your plans. And it only gets better after that.Storm is ranting about AI in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim talks about asylums in another installment of Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline news, plus the interview with Kris from MHC, and the Old Crone brings you coverage from the Oddities and Curiosities Expo in Tulsa, OK. In addition, there's the return of an old Special Correspondent for our 11th anniversary who has a lot to say, and we might even top things off with a winner of our April Gruesome Giveaway.The Roundtable of Terror invites original (g)host Jerry Vayne, Jimmy Psycho from Psychocharger, and the legendary Virgil Franklin, (Master of the Ethermuse), to have a seat and talk music, 11 years of the Big Scary Show, and lots of other fun stuff. It’s one Roundtable you do not want to miss. All this, plus so much more.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOW.Featured music: Psychocharger - Tonight is Halloween Jerry Vayne w/ Tim Tantrum - The Headless Man Scarlett Overdrive (Featuring Hannah Mount and Jerry Vayne) - Into the Darkness Virgil - They Taste Funny#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

It’s finally getting warmer. The flowers are starting to bloom, the trees are spreading pollen everywhere, and the allergies are flaring up. Before you reach for that Benadryl, be sure to tune into the latest Big Scary Show, Episode 286, and let’s say goodbye to the cold weather with a hot show. We have some great coverage from Fear Expo, which happened in Owensboro, Ky a couple weeks ago. Check out all the interviews from some well-known vendors, some up and coming vendors, and one very special vendor with a connection to the show. This month also marks our 11th anniversary of being on the air and we’re celebrating all month.Storm is ranting about Halfway to Halloween events in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim talks about being clapped in irons in another installment of Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline news, plus he brings you a LOT of interviews from his weekend at Fear Expo, and the Old Crone sends us a new segment discussing using recording software to enhance your haunt soundscapes.. We spin some spooky tunes to keep you in the Halloween mood, and Dick Terhune returns for a brand new Marketing Morgue. In addition, there's a very special Gruesome Giveaway for our 11th anniversary. Be sure to enter for a chance to win a great prize courtesy of Screamline Studios.The Roundtable of Terror discusses designing effective soundscapes for your haunts. We invite several sound engineers to have a seat and discuss creative ways ambient sound and music can make your attractions extra spooky. Equipment, technical specs, copyrights, and more are all covered in this fascinating discussion. If you want to improve your haunt using sound, you definitely want to tune in. All this, plus so much more.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOW.Featured music:Shadow Symphony - Beneath the DarkVirgil - Lair of the Unknown Gathering of Darkness - Darkness Falls Dante Tomaselli - Dark night of the Soul#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

We’ve survived the change to Daylight Savings time, the sun is out longer, and the weather is ever so slowly beginning to change. Make no mistake about it, Spring is finally starting to bring us out from under the long cold blanket of winter. Hopefully you’re well on your way planning and working on your haunts for this season. After all, we’re almost halfway to Halloween. Let the Big Scary Show episode 285 keep your mood bright and cheerful as you plan out all those new changes designed to scare and entertain your customers.Storm is ranting again in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim brings you another installment of Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline news, and the Old Crone sends us a new segment before hitting the high seas for a little well-deserved vacation. We bring you some rocking tunes to keep you in the Halloween mood, and we’re introducing a NEW SEGMENT this episode. Ladies and Gentlemen, The Big Scary Show is proud to debut the brand new Marketing Morgue with none other than the Voice From Hell...Mr Dick Terhune! Be sure to stick around for that.The Roundtable of Terror discusses lighting for your haunts. We invite a trio of lighting experts to have a seat and discuss the right (and wrong) ways to illuminate your attractions to give you maximum scares and thrills. Whether you have an indoor haunt, outdoor trail, or combination of the two, grab a pad and pen and take notes, as this Roundtable gets technical in places. It’s a fascinating and entertaining discussion. All this, plus so much more.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOW.Featured music: Doyle - Abominator The Pine Box Boys - Child of Calamity Black Cat Attack - Sunday Sacrifice Dali Van Goh - The Demon#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

March is finally here. As we slowly start to thaw out from the chill of winter and signs of spring are becoming more evident, let the Big Scary Show Episode 284 keep you entertained and informed while you start working on your builds. After all, it’s only 7 more months until October.Storm rants about haunts for hippies in a Haunt Minute (yes, really). Meathook Jim talks about jails in Between the Corpses, Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News, plus several interviews from the Oddities and Curiosities Expo in Charlotte, and The Old Crone discusses business structures. We play some spooky tunes to keep you in the Halloween spirit, and we have a Gruesome Giveaway for March. Listen and enter. You could be a winner.The Roundtable of Terror is all about Dark Rides. What constitutes a dark ride? Where are they located? Are they still being built? We bring in Drew Hunter from Sally Dark Rides to discuss the history and types of dark rides, and how Sally is keeping the industry moving forward into the 21st century. If you remember seeing or riding dark rides at your local fair or amusement park as a kid, be sure to stick around for this very interesting conversation.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOW.Featured music:Red Crow Designs - Body Freezer Sam Haynes - Catacombs (Remix) Sinister Symphonies - The Hellfire Club Virgil - By the Fullness of the Moon#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

As we continue to hunker down during the cold temperatures of February, let the Big Scary Show Episode 283 keep you warm as we continue our coverage of Transworld from earlier this month. Badger brings you interviews from the tradeshow floor while the Old Crone snuck over to the Christmas and Interactive shows. If you didn’t make the trip to St Louis, you’ll feel like you were there.Storm rants about Japanese mystery spheres in a Haunt Minute, Meathook Jim talks about dungeons in Between the Corpses, Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News, and The Old Crone discusses eminent domains. We play some hot tunes to get your blood flowing, and we just might have a Gruesome Giveaway winner for February. Who is it? Stay tuned.The Roundtable of Terror is all about marketing and advertising as it’s not too early to start getting your plans together for bringing in new customers this Fall. We invite Laura and Tyler from Fearworm as well as the original Voice From Hell, Dick Terhune, to have a seat and share their thoughts and methods for marketing and advertising your haunt. It’s a lively conversation that you do not want to miss. All this and so much more.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOW. (Stay warm out there)Featured music:Calabrese - The Dead Don’t Rise DieMonsterDie - The Dead Shall Inherit the Earth Shriek - Back From the Dead The Independents - Walking Dead#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

February may be cold, but St Louis was HOT as Transworld 2023 has come and gone. Vendors were selling, people were buying, classes and seminars were being taught, and the after-hours events were simply off the charts. If you couldn’t make the show this year you missed a good one. So rather than wallow in misery, let the Big Scary Show Episode 282 bring you multiple interviews to make you feel like you were there.Storm is ranting about balloons in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim brings you info on the stifling of science in another installment of Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline news, and the Old Crone names the winners of the Oscare Awards, (including one very familiar award recipient). We also bring you some spooky tunes to keep you in the Halloween mood.There’s no Roundtable of Terror this episode due to all the interviews, but don’t worry; it will return next show. We DO have a new Gruesome Giveaway for the month of February (Sponsored by Screamline Studios) so be sure to listen carefully and enter. All this, plus so much more.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOW. (Now where’s that bottle of aspirin?)Featured music: Midnight Syndicate - Creatures of Darkness Jerry Vayne - Voodoo Doll Verse 13 - Blighted Dr Frankenfingers - An Unholy Citadel#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

Transworld is almost here and we’re making our final preparations to head to St Louis.. Hopefully you’ll find the time to come by booth 1444 and say hi to the Old Crone, Wicked Wendy, and Badger as they cover the biggest trade show in the industry. Let episode 281 of the Big Scary Show be your companion as you make the journey to the show.Storm is ranting about DNA testing in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim brings you info on the Knights Templar in another installment of Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline news, and the Old Crone brings you tips on taking your staff to Transworld. We also bring you some rocking tunes to keep you in the Halloween mood. (Can you guess the theme?)The Roundtable of Terror invites Spencer Terry, president of the Haunted Attraction Association, to have a seat, and we discuss what the HAA is doing at Transworld and beyond. There’s some important information regarding their 3-year-plan, the changes to the Board of Directors, and some very important information if your haunt is CHAOS certified. If you’re on the fence about becoming an HAA member, this Roundtable may convince you as to why becoming a member could benefit your haunt. All this, plus so much more.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOW. (And we’ll see you in St Louis.)Featured music: Valentine Wolf - Black Black Kisses Solitude Black - I, Vampire Baron Misuraca - As we Embrace SpookhauS - I Wan 2B Your Vampire#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

Transworld is almost here and vendors are making final preparations to head to St Louis to show off their new products and services. Whether you’re finishing your molds, painting props, or tweaking animatronics, let episode 280 of the Big Scary Show be your companion and keep you entertained while you work on meeting those deadlines.Storm is ranting about Universal bringing a year-round attraction to Las Vegas, in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim discusses the Papal Inquisition for Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline news, and the Old Crone talks about letting your mind see what your eye doesn't. We bring you the first Gruesome Giveaway for 2023, and spin some spooky tunes to get you in the haunting mood.The Roundtable of Terror features our annual Transworld Survival Guide. We bring in a pair of first-time attendees and pair them up with a pair of long-time vendors to discuss the dos and don’ts of attending such a large trade show. There’s a lot of good information being shared by all, and no doubt you’ll find the discussion useful whether you’re a first timer or an annual attendee. All this, plus so much more.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOW. (And don’t forget to pack those comfortable shoes.)Featured music: Bad Jack Productions - Sanctuary of the Damned Throne of Anguish - Cathedral’s Shadow Jerry Vayne - A New Kind of Treatment Redcrow Design - Body Freezer#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

As we stand at the beginning of 2023, the Big Scary Show would like to take the time to thank all of you who took the time to listen to the show, be interviewed, enter our giveaways, and talk to us at shows during 2022. You’re all awesome and we hope you’ll continue to stick around in 2023 and beyond. We’ll do our best to keep bringing you the latest goings-on in the haunt, Halloween, and horror industries.Storm brings us a classic Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim discusses the Salem witch trials for Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline news, and the Old Crone discusses her favorite DIY YouTube channel for props. In addition, we spin some rockin’ spooky tunes to kick off the new year.The Roundtable of Terror is all about Fear Expo as we invite organizer Doug Sheldon to sit down with us and discuss everything going on with this second-year tradeshow happening in Owensboro, Ky March 23-26th. Now is the perfect time to use some of that holiday money and make plans to attend. There might even be a special class taught by someone from a particular haunt podcast. Who could it be? Tune in to find out. All this, plus so much more.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOW. Happy new year everyone.Featured music: PsychoCharger - Route 666. Ghoultown - Where Voodoo Sleeps The Graveyard Boulevard - Meet Me at the Grave SuperSuckers - Sleepy Vampire#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

Episode 278 As we continue through December and start winding down the year, the Big Scary Show is here preparing to celebrate the holidays. The (g)hosts are all busy dealing with family, friends, and how to get those stupid Christmas lights to stop blinking all at once.Storm brings you a classic Haunt Minute about holiday shortages. Meathook Jim discusses English witch hunts in Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline news, and the Old Crone discusses using Christmas clearance items for your haunt. In addition, we just might have a Gruesome Giveaway winner for the month of December. We also bring you some spooky tunes, (courtesy of Midnight Syndicate) to get you in the holiday mood, and Meathook Jim presents a special reading of ‘Twas the Fright Before Christmas’Speaking of Midnight Syndicate, The Roundtable of Terror invites Ed Douglas and Gavin Goszka to have a seat and discuss their VERY busy year. From celebrating their 25th anniversary, to putting on a brand new show at Cedar Point in Sandusky Ohio, to re-releasing more classic music on vinyl, Midnight Syndicate is showing no signs of slowing down and hint that there’s a lot more to come in 2023 and beyond, You definitely want to tune in and listen. All this, plus so much more.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOW. Happy holidays everyone.Featured music: (Midnight Syndicate) Up on the HousetopParade of the Tin Soldiers Little HelpersChristmas at Midnight #bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

As we head into the holiday season, the Big Scary Show is here helping you cope with post-Halloween Depression. The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions, (or IAAPA), was recently held in Orlando Florida and because there’s a large Halloween presence at the show, we sent Badger down to cover it. Even though he was completely blown away by the size of it, he still managed to bring back several interviews with Halloween-related vendors, some familiar, some not. You don’t want to miss it.(Storm is ranting in a Haunt Minute). Meathook Jim discusses European witch hunts in Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline news The Old Crone discusses holiday gift ideas for your favorite haunter, and we have a new Gruesome Giveaway for the month of December. We also bring you some rockin’ tunes to get you fired up for Krampusnacht and the holiday season.The Roundtable of Terror introduces you to a couple of our new sponsors, Spectral Illusions and VFX Creates. We go into great detail with the owners about what they do and how their products can benefit your haunted attraction. We are very thankful for all our sponsors, and hope you will continue to support them, for without them, we are nothing. All this, plus so much more.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOW.Featured music: The Rhythm Coffin - Yeah Yeah Zombie Surf - Transylvania Surf Twisted Sister (w/Lita Ford) - I’ll Be Home for Christmas#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

Episode 276 Halloween may be a distant memory but that doesn’t mean the scares have gone away. It’s almost time for Christmas haunts, many featuring that old Yuletide Devil, Der Krampus. Krampusnacht is Coming up on December 5th and the (g)hosts are getting into the holiday spirit by talking about him.Storm is ranting in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim is back with Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline news, plus bonus interviews from the likes of Tyler Mane, Bill Moseley, Dee Wallace, and SC Horror. The Old Crone returns, and we may have a Gruesome Giveaway winner for the month of November. We also bring you some tunes to get you fired up for Krampusnacht.Speaking of Krampusnacht, The Roundtable of Terror brings together several individuals from across the country to discuss various Krampus related organizations and conventions they’re putting on. Perhaps there’s a Krampuslauf coming to a town near you? If so, we hope you’ll check it out. All this, plus so much more.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOW. (You’re not allowed to have PHD)Featured music: Snowy Shaw - KrampusMichael Gaither - The Krampus Comes out Tonight Midnight Syndicate - Krampus#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

Halloween 2022 may have passed into the ether, but don’t let the Post Halloween Depression (PHD) kick in just yet, for the Big Scary Show Episode 275 has a lot of great things to keep you in the Halloween spirit. There’s still time to see a couple haunts and get spooky before we put the final nail in the coffin on 2022Storm is ranting about those unique Spirit Halloween costumes in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim discusses Torture Chambers in Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline news, plus interviews from Butch Patrick, Daniel Roebuck, The Western Kentucky Ghostbusters, CJ Graham, Dave Sheridan, Ron Fazio, The American Horrorplex, Wicked World Scaregrounds, and the Organizer of the Scarefest. The Old Crone helps you make the adjustment from haunter to ‘normal’ person (whatever ‘normal’ means), we have a new Gruesome Giveaway for the month of November, and bring you some spooky tunes to keep you in the Halloween mood.The Roundtable of Terror brings together the four (g)hosts to talk about what they did during the past season. From running haunts, to watching the latest scary movies, to taking a trip down memory lane about Halloweens of years past, we have a fun conversation that we hope you’ll enjoy. All this, plus so much more.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOW. (You’re not allowed to have PHD)Featured music: The Jimmy Psycho Experiment - Theme from ‘The Munsters’ Virgil Franklin / Marc Straight - The Haunted Chris Thomas - A Lonely Hell#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

Halloween is almost here and the (g)hosts are so excited that they’re pulling out all the stops and making Episode 274 our 2022 Halloween Spooktacular! We’re bringing you plenty of spooky, music, news, interviews, and so much more as we celebrate the greatest of holidays.Storm is ranting about trick or treat bags in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim brings you a special Halloween themed Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline news, plus he went to Tiny Terror Con in Hickory NC and brings you interviews with some modern horror icons including the first Jason, the lost Leatherface, and Pepper. As a bonus, he talks with Jen from the Legendary Haunt Tour and discusses how you can close out the haunt season by visiting some really cool haunts in Nashville, TN. The Old Crone is back and reads us a special ghost story just in time for Halloween. In addition, we just might have a winner of the Gruesome Giveaway for the month of October. Who won? Stay tuned. We also bring you FIVE, count them, five rocking tunes that all celebrate the season.The Roundtable of Terror discusses one of the most iconic images of Halloween; witches. We sit down with several modern-day witches and have a conversation about what it’s like being a witch in today’s society and how they celebrate All Hallow’s Eve. Did anyone ride in on a broom? Where do you get eye of newt anyway? And was anyone turned into a frog? Stick around to find out. All this, plus so much more.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOW. (Happy Halloween)Featured music: PsychoCharger - Tonight is Halloween, Wednesday 13 - Halloween 13-13, Halloween - Her Ghost Comes Out to Play, Ragdolls - Halloween Night, Van Helsing’s Curse - Halloween#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

Episode 273 Haunt season is here and the (g)hosts are so excited to finally be out and about enjoying the cooler temps, the changing leaves, and of course...haunted houses. Let The Big Scary Show Episode 273 keep you company as you head out to all your local attractions.Storm is ranting about real estate in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim talks pillories in Between the Corpses. Badger brings you the latest in Deadline news, plus interviews from the 13th Acre and Haunted Pyramids. As a bonus, he meets up with the ‘Creeper’s Cousin’ from the Jeepers Creepers films. Let's hope he makes it out alive. The Old Crone is back talking about what it takes to put on a mobile haunt with members of her staff.. In addition, we have a very special Gruesome Giveaway for the month of October. It’s your chance to win a great prize from Screamline Studios, PLUS a very special ‘mystery’ prize. What is it? Be sure to enter and you could find out.The Roundtable of Terror is all about Meathook Jim and his team from TRUTH Paranormal as they conduct their investigation of the Conjuring House in Rhode Island. What happens? Do they find anything? Are you a believer? Tune in to find out. All this and so much more.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOW. (And support your local haunts)Featured music: (Neil Zaza) Funeral March Opus 35 Danse Macabre Carnival of the Animals#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

Episode 272 HOORAY! The haunt season is finally here and everyone is super excited! Let the Big Scary Show’s Episode 272 help you celebrate with some interviews, conversations, and music while you head out to your favorite haunts.Storm is ranting about McDonalds in a haunt minute. Meathook Jim talks branding in yet another installment of Between the Corpses. Badger brings you the latest in Deadline news plus a few interviews from CreepyCon that we weren’t able to get on the last show. The Old Crone is back with ‘Ask the Old Crone’ talking about the importance of dress rehearsals. In addition, we just might have a Gruesome Giveaway winner for the month of September. Find out who it could be.The Roundtable of Terror brings back Alex Linebrink from #Hauntpay to talk about the state of the industry for the 2022 season. He discusses some interesting trends and where the industry may be headed in the future. He also invites haunters to participate in next year's survey. Stay tuned to find out how, as you don’t want to miss this fascinating conversation All this, plus so much more.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOW. (And support your local haunts)Featured music: The Rhythm Coffin - Tombstoned Vegas Rhythm Kings - Crazy Cadavers REv D-Ray & the Shockers - Zombie Cowboys#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

Episode 271September is here and everyone is getting excited for the start of haunt season, but there’s still a lot to do. Let the Big Scary Show Episode 271 keep you occupied as you make your final preparations for opening night. Badger is bringing you coverage from Creepycon in Knoxville, TN. There’s interviews from several Tennessee haunts and vendors. Perhaps they can entice you to visit this season? Who knows?Storm is ranting in a haunt minute. Meathook Jim has yet another installment of Between the Corpses. Badger brings you the latest in Deadline news, and the Old Crone is back with ‘Ask the Old Crone’. Plus we have a new Gruesome Giveaway for the month of September just in time for haunt season. Be sure to listen carefully and enter. You can’t win, if you don’t play.Speaking of playing, the Roundtable of Terror features the Haunt Industries’ soon to be famous game show, The 13 Questions of Doom, featuring your host; Storm. The action is fast and furious and who knows who’s going to win? Stay tuned to find out. All this, plus so much more.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to……..the BIG SCARY SHOW.Featured music: (Featuring Midnight Syndicate) A Terror UnleashedUnexpected ShadowsShadows (The Haunt Rocker Remix) w/ Jerry Vayne#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

Episode 271 September is here and everyone is getting excited for the start of haunt season, but there’s still a lot to do. Let the Big Scary Show Episode 271 keep you occupied as you make your final preparations for opening night. Badger is bringing you coverage from Creepycon in Knoxville, TN. There’s interviews from several Tennessee haunts and vendors. Perhaps they can entice you to visit this season? Who knows?Storm is ranting in a haunt minute. Meathook Jim has yet another installment of Between the Corpses. Badger brings you the latest in Deadline news, and the Old Crone is back with ‘Ask the Old Crone’. Plus we have a new Gruesome Giveaway for the month of September just in time for haunt season. Be sure to listen carefully and enter. You can’t win, if you don’t play.Speaking of playing, the Roundtable of Terror features the Haunt Indutries’ soon to be famous game show, The 13 Questions of Doom, featuring your host; Storm. The action is fast and furious and who knows who’s going to win? Stay tuned to find out. All this, plus so much more.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOW.Featured music: (Featuring Midnight Syndicate)A Terror Unleashed Unexpected Shadows Shadows (The Haunt Rocker Remix) w/ Jerry Vayne#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

Episode 270September is upon us, which as we all know kicks off the unofficial start to haunt season, and everyone is getting excited. Badger winds down the summer with part 2 of his coverage from Midsummer Scream in Long Beach, CA. There’s great interviews from Daniel Roebuck from the upcoming ‘Munsters’ movie, Creep it Real OC, the Decayed Brigade, Halloween Obsessed, Lakeside Trail of Terror, and Santa Ana Haunts.Storm is ranting in a haunt minute. Meathook Jim is talking about water torture in Between the Corpses. Badger brings you the latest in Deadline news, and the Old Crone is back with a couple opening a new professional haunt this year. Is there a winner of the Gruesome Giveaway for the month of August? Stay tuned to find out.The Roundtable of Terror has an international flair as we talk to the Global Scare Network about what they do and how they benefit the haunt industry. We have representatives from the USA, Scotland, and Australia on the line and the conversation is rather interesting. Be sure to tune in and learn how other countries celebrate the season.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOW. (And stay hydrated)Featured music: Calabrese - Ghostwolves Here Come the Mummies - Creepin’ Razing Hell - Terror Television#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror