Big Scary Show

The weather is getting hotter, and so are haunt builders as they continue to get theirattractions ready for spooky season. The (g)hosts know it’s hot, but in a couple ofmonths, the weather will break (hopefully) and temperatures will start to cool off as theFall season approaches. In the meantime, grab some more water, apply that sunscreen,and tune in to the Big Scary Show, Episode 369 for all the latest news, music, and ofcourse, cool conversations. (See what I did there?)Storm is ranting about how NOT to use a mummy in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim isbringing a new short horror story to Between the Corpses. Badger brings you the latestin Deadline News as well as an interview with Alex Berland from Haunt Dolls about avery special giveaway they’re doing on Instagram. And the Old Crone discusses visitinghaunts as a guest and not as a haunt owner. Do we have a Gruesome Giveaway for themonth of June? Stay tuned to find out. Finally, we’re spinning some rockin’ tunes as theweather continues to heat up.The Roundtable of Terror discusses a fast-growing section of the industry…the midway.You no longer have to stand in line holding a cold hot dog, watching queue line actorswork their trade while patiently waiting for your group to go inside a haunt. Midwaysprovide plenty of entertainment, food, and drink options for customers and are a greatsource of extra income. We invite several haunt owners who run successful midways tosit at the table and discuss what they do to make their midways entertaining, spooky,and fun. Whether you’ve had one for decades, or simply contemplating adding one toyour haunt, this is a must-listen to 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 369. (And stay hydrated)Featured Music:Razing Hell - Terror TelevisionVegas Rhythm Kings - Crazy CadaversPsycho Charger - Route 666Gargantua - Black Lagoon#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

And just like that…Halloween has come and gone. It was a busy October and so manythings were accomplished. There were haunted houses to visit, screams to create,pumpkins to carve, decorations to make, candy to hand out, and so many more thingsthat make October special. Luckily there are still a few haunts keeping their doors openthis week and next before some of them begin gearing up for Holiday Season andKrampus events. But just because the spooky season is over doesn’t mean the BigScary Show is going away. Be sure to stick around and see what the (g)hosts areplanning beyond the Halloween season.Storm is ranting in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim is talking to a very special guest inBetween the Corpses. Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News, and the OldCrone is talking about blackout events. We have a new Gruesome Giveaway forNovember, and finally, we’re spinning some spooky tunes as we mourn the end of theyear's greatest month.The Roundtable of Terror goes into the mythology and folklore behind Samhain, Dia DeLos Muertos, and Halloween. So many of us celebrate the holiday but do we reallyknow what it’s all about? The origins of these holidays go back quite a long way. Weinvite some special guests to sit down and go into the meanings and symbolism behindour favorite holiday(s). It’s a 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 BIGSCARY SHOW Episode 353. (And Happy Halloween everyone!)Featured music: (Featuring Sam Haynes)HauntsCatacombsShadowsNightshade#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

Episode 351After 11 long months, it’s finally the most glorious month of the year. Haunt season is infull swing and everyone is getting into the spooky mood. The (g)hosts are celebrating intheir own special ways, Badger is traveling to as many haunts as possible, MeathookJim is preparing to cover the Scarefest Weekend in Kentucky (listen to our last BigScary News for more details). Storm is looking for spooky places to take his niece for avisit and the Old Crone is firing up Banshee Manor in a new location. This is absolutelythe best month of the year, so get out there and celebrate.Storm is ranting about the Conjuring House in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim is talkingto a very special guest in Between the Corpses, Badger brings you the latest inDeadline News, and the Old Crone is talking about when life throws you a curveballwhen trying to get your haunt ready for the season. Do we have a Gruesome Giveawayfor October? Absolutely. Finally, we’re spinning some spooky tunes to celebrate thereturn of the month of Halloween.The Roundtable of Terror sits down with horror veteran Mick Strawn. He’s worked as aproduction designer on some of the biggest horror franchises ever like Nightmare onElm Street, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Blade, and many others. We take a break fromtalking haunts to enjoy some fun stories and interesting conversation from someonewho has almost done it all in Hollywood. All this and so much more.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to……..the BIGSCARY SHOW Episode 351. (Now go support your local haunts)Featured music:Midnight Syndicate - Fallen GrandeurSam Haynes - Dead and BuriedGathering of Darkness - Darkness FallsJerry Vayne - Patient Zero#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

Listen. Do you hear that? That faint scream and growl of a chainsaw? Make no mistake,haunt season has started. A handful of haunted attractions have already opened theirdoors and fear is starting to rise. Over the next few weeks more and more haunts willcreak open their gates, welcoming visitors to their doom. It is truly the most wonderfultime of the year and the Big Scary Show is celebrating with you. Our (g)hosts areexcited about the upcoming season and are preparing to share the scares with you. Aswe always say, get out there and support your local haunts.Storm is ranting about radioactive shrimp in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim has been sick, so no Between the Corpses this week, Badger brings you the latest in DeadlineNews as well as some bonus Midsummer Scream interviews from Long BeachCalifornia. The Old Crone is talking about how queue line actors can also be your firstline of security. We do have a Gruesome Giveaway for September, so listen carefullyand be sure to enter. Vysther is back with his thoughts on 50 years of the movie ‘Jaws’.And finally, we’re spinning some spooky tunes to welcome back haunt season.The Roundtable of Terror discusses the 2025 Haunt Industry Report with our guest AlexLinebrink of HauntPay. Each year his staff works hard to gather data regarding hauntedattractions and gets the report out just before the season starts. How does your hauntcompare to others? How were ticket sales? Are VIP and Skip the Line passes worth theextra cost? How is AI being used in haunt marketing? Find out the answers to these andmany other questions during this very informative Roundtable. All this and so muchmore.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to……..the BIGSCARY SHOW Episode 349. (Now, get out there and see all the new scary stuff that’swaiting for you)Featured music:Grave Tone Productions - The Final HourEerie Von - NightmareJerry Vayne - Voodoo DollBadjack Productions - Sanctuary of the Dammed

Episode 347Buckle up everyone, the Big Scary Show Episode 347 is going to be a wild ride. It’s notonly build, hiring, and actor training season, but there’s a LOT of conventions happeningacross the country. Badger just wrapped up trips to Creepycon in Knoxville, TN andHaunters Against Hate: The Event in Louisville, KY and brings you interviews from theirrespective show floors. When this show drops, he’ll be in Long Beach, CA atMidsummer Scream covering the event and gathering even more interviews. We surehope he’s getting frequent flyer miles. In the meantime, sit back and enjoy coveragefrom these shows.Storm is still on assignment, so we’re bringing you a ‘best of’ Haunt Minute. MeathookJim is talking to Damien Reaper in Between the Corpses, Badger brings you thelatest in Deadline News. The Old Crone is revisiting AI, with uses and pitfalls.We have the Gruesome Giveaway for August. And finally, we’respinning some spooky tunes (courtesy of Midnight Syndicate). Why? Just because…The Roundtable of Terror invites our good friends Ed Douglas and Gavin Goszka of theaforementioned Midnight Syndicate to discuss some BIG news that they areannouncing. They’ve been working on some super-secret projects that they’re finallyrevealing to all their fans. Also, could there be some new music coming out soon? Iguess you’ll just have to 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 BIGSCARY SHOW Episode 347. (And book your flights to Vegas soon.)Featured music: (Featuring Midnight Syndicate)Creatures of Darkness (Radio Edit)Fellowship of the HouseAwakeningIt Lives#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

As we saunter through July and towards August, building, hiring, actor training,permitting and inspections are in full swing. Make no mistake, the hot weather isn’tslowing down haunters from preparing to put on a great season for their customers. Juststay hydrated and be sure to check out the Big Scary Show episode 345 for the latestnews, information, music, and more.Storm is ranting about Jaws in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim is a break this week, Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News. The Old Crone is talking about delegating. Do we have a Gruesome Giveaway winner for July?Quite possibly. And finally, we’re spinning some rockin’ tunes to celebrate the return ofthe ‘unofficial’ haunt season.The Roundtable of Terror concludes its actor trilogy by discussing keeping your hauntactors safe. Each year, too many actors are injured either by acting in an unsafemanner or by customers, or even unsafe sets. We had such a lively discussion lastepisode that we brought back the same trio of actor trainers from the last roundtable tocontinue our discussion on acting tips and techniques designed to keep you safe andspooky this haunt season. If you’re a haunt actor, take notes because some of theinformation discussed may help you this season. All this and so much more.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to……..the BIGSCARY SHOW Episode 345. (And remember…safety is sexy)Featured music:Isaac Rother & the Phantoms - Like a WolfmanGhoultown - Where Voodoo SleepsThe Rhythm Coffin - Yeah YeahGorgeous Frankenstein - Made in Hell#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror