JustHauntedHouseThings Podcast

Send us a textHi y’all!! It’s been a hot minute, but WE ARE BACK, and we couldn’t think of a better way to kick off the new year.We’re starting 2026 with a bang (and possibly a spit-take) with our latest episode featuring our good friend Russ, better known in the haunt world as DIAPER DUDE.This episode is pure chaos in the best way. Packed with outrageous stories, nonstop laughs, and the kind of unhinged haunt energy we live for. If you’ve missed us, trust us… this one makes the wait worth it.We laughed until it hurt, and we hope you do too.Happy New Year, haunters and as always, happy haunting 🎃👻🖤 JustHauntedHouseThingsSupport the show

Send us a textIn this electrifying episode, we welcome our brand-new haunt friend, Drew. A passionate, hilarious, and experienced scare actor with stories that will have you wanting more! We dive into  The emotional and physical toll of being a haunterHow to keep the creative fire burning. The Wild, unforgettable behind-the-scenes tales from Drew’s haunting career. This episode is packed with both heart and chaos, with laugh-out-loud moments and raw truth from the front lines of fear. Whether you’re a veteran haunter or new to the scene, this one’s for you.As always, thanks for tuning in and happy haunting! 🎃👻👻🎃Support the show

Send us a textIn this spine-chilling episode of Justhauntedhousethings Podcast, we sit down with our good friend, @alexaish, a scare actor turned animatronic technician, who takes us on an unforgettable journey through Japan's scariest haunt, and HHN Japan, and then some! 🎃Join us as Alexa shares her unique experiences visiting Japan's haunted attractions and shares the fascinating differences between North American haunts and their Japanese counterparts. From mind-blowing scare tactics to cultural insights, this episode is packed with Alexa's incredible storytelling and, of course, our usual meandering antics!As always, thanks for tuning in and happy haunting! 👻Support the show

Send us a textIn this episode of Justhauntedhousethings, we’re diving into a game we call Haunt Roulette, which our good friend Alexa created and we have played before! We use this as a tool to help spark our creativity as we build a haunted house using some of the weirdest themes, characters, and props you can imagine. What horrors will we conjure when we randomly mix these elements? Tune in to find out!It’s an unpredictable journey into the heart of haunted house design conception and proof that fear can come from the most unexpected places. As we say, ANYTHING can be scary if you know how to tap into the world of fear. 👻 Special shout out to our BRONZE member Becc! thank you so much Becc for your contribution to the show <3You too can be a BRONZE member by signing up at https://buymeacoffee.com/jhht and get a shout out in a future episode 🧡 🧡 🧡 Thanks for listening, and as always, happy haunting! 👻👻Support the show

Send us a textIn this episode, we sit down with our new friend Hayley, who has spent the past 7 years working in the haunted attractions industry. She opens up about what it’s like to be a scare actor, from her humble beginnings to, how she entered the world of theme park haunts. Whether you aspire to join the haunt industry, or love hearing the inside scoop on what it takes to bring a scare to life, this episode is packed with wonderful stories and insights! Join us for a deep dive into the haunting world and hear about what Hayley brings to the industry!As always, thanks for listening, and happy haunting! 🎃🎃👻👻Support the show

Send us a textJoin Courtney & Breann as they step into the eerie world of haunted attractions in horror movies. In this episode, they explore the thrills, chills, and spine-tingling details that make these haunted settings so unforgettable, all while looking at them through the unique lens of a haunter. What makes a haunted house in a film truly terrifying? How do filmmakers capture that perfect blend of atmosphere and fear? Tune in as they discuss what it means to experience these haunted spaces from both sides of the screen.Plus, expect the usual blend of banter, meandering musings, and deep dives into everything creepy, strange, and delightfully unsettling. 🎃👻✨Thanks for listening and Happy Haunting! Support the show

Send us a textWelcome back, JustHauntedHouseThings family! 👻In this episode, we’re diving into the spooky chaos of the 2024 haunt season and what we’re crossing our fingers for next year. Expect tales of logistical nightmares, and some wild, off-the-wall chatter. It's a thrilling, laugh-filled ride you won’t want to miss!So grab your favourite snack, settle in, and join us for ridiculous meanderings that only we can deliver!Thanks for listening, and as always... happy haunting! 🎃👀Support the show

Send us a textIn this episode, Courtney and Breann speak with the team over at Dark Night Halloween World. Mort horrifies us, and makes everyone uncomfortable while Aiden and Chell provide much-needed relief and tell us all about what you expect to see at Dark Night!******This episode was recorded in August; unfortunately, the venue Dark Night ran out of decided to cut ties. We wish the team over at Dark Night all the best and hope to see what they do next in their next endeavours.*** Thanks for listening <3 Support the show

Send us a textIn this episode, Breann & Courtney get real about how they have been handling life with burnout & grief along for the ride. They discuss the future of the podcast, and what things will look like going forward. Thanks for listening  & for your patience. <3 <3 Support the show

Send us a textHi Haunters! We have been living under ROCKS! Sorry for the delay on this one, but it is a fun one! We recorded this over a year ago, but we talk with our good friend Matt Shaw about his former scare actor days and he gives some tips and tricks on characterization and some of the ins and outs of being the face of an event! We hope you enjoy this one, and we will be hitting you all up with more episodes soon! Thanks for listening! Support the show

Send us a textIn this episode, we talk about how Courtney attended Transworld's Halloween and Attractions show in 2022. We talk about the experience and all of the ins and outs of the show! This episode is VERY late but better late than never. This episode was recorded back in April, and a lot has happened since then. We will update you all once we can! Thanks to those who have patiently waited for this episode and those who continue to listen to our episodes! Thanks for your support and Happy Haunting! Support the show

Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss where the heck we've been!We talk about work-life balance and bad travel stories. Life has been chaotic, but you will get to know us a little more intimately in this episode. We hope you've missed us as much as we've missed you. As always, thanks for listening! Support the show

Send us a textIn today's episode, we speak with the Diaper Dude, Russ! Russ tells us all about how he pushes the envelope of scaring, and how to level up your character by making your guests feel uncomfortable in a very unique way. This episode is NOT for the faint of heart. We hope you enjoy this one as much as we did. We laughed so hard our faces hurt! You can see Russ's shenanigans on his youtube page. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQzUgOE5JC7d9jBE8U5SFg/featured Thanks for listening! Support the show

Send us a textIn this episode, we celebrate women in horror month by talking with legendary haunt actors Shar Mayer & Reyna. They tell us stories of their times with immersive scary theatre, some tips on how to navigate difficult guests in those environments, and lots of haunt stories! Follow Shar on Instagram @sharmayerFollow Reyna on Instagram @chainsawqueen13   Thanks for listening! Support the show

Send us a textIn this episode, we speak with Bad Cookie Pictures about their newest projects, and they tell us a tidbit of how haunted houses came to be and the tragic story of Six Flags, Haunted Castle. **Content warning - death, & fire, and fire safety. You can find more about Bad Cookie Pictures at badcookiepictures.comAs well as on Instagram @badcookiepictures Thanks for listening! Support the show

Send us a textIn today's episode, we do share our GLOWING review of @cougarcreekhouseofhorrors XMAS OF CHAOS!  We also dive into the origins of Krampus, Santa's elves, and hint at our plans for the future!With this being our last episode for the year & for this season of the podcast, we want to thank all of you who have listened to our podcast and shared it with your friends. We appreciated it more than you will ever know.Thanks for listening!! Courtney & Breann <3 <3 JustHauntedHouseThings podcast is a proud member of the Murdoch Podcast Network. Check out other podcasts on the Murdoch Podcast NetworkOrbax and Pepper Do A podcast https://orbaxandpepper.libsyn.com/Whiskey Geeks http://thewhiskeygeeks.com/ Support the show

Send us a textIn today's episode; we discuss how to handle the Halloween hangover, aka post-season blues, and how to prepare for your next haunt season and some more tips for your life during haunt season. We speak on our dreams for our future within the haunt industry and share a bit more about who we are and our backgrounds. If you would like to be on a future episode of the podcast shoot us a message on our Instagram.  @justhauntedhousethings You can follow our shenanigans on TikTok @jhht_podcast Thanks for listening! Courtney & Breann <3 <3 Support the show

Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss our Halloween shenanigans with our good friends Alexa & Becc! We debrief on the few events we managed to get to, play the "create a haunt" game, and tell some wild haunt stories. As per usual there is meandering, but what else is a podcast but meandering among friends?! You can follow Becc on Instagram: @makeupbybeccjYou can follow Alexa on Instagram: @alexaish You can follow US on Instagram: @justhauntedhousethings Thanks for listening!! Support the show

Send us a textIn today's episode, we talk with Shar Mayer, the legendary scare actor who has legitimately done IT ALL. From home haunts to extreme experiences, she's the most versatile and varied performer we have ever met. Shar gives advice for haunters old, and new, and of course, we meander about some other things we all love! You can check out Shar on Instagram @sharmayer You can check out more of our shenanigans on Instagram @justhauntedhousethings Thanks for listening! Support the show

Send us a textToday's episode is PART 2 of our conversation with Jon Schnitzer. The Director of Haunters: The Art of The Scare. In this episode we talk about our planned Halloween activities, we gush about Gigi Saul Gurrero and other meandering tidbits. Follow Jon's adventures & projects on Instagram: @jon_schnitzerFollow us on Instagram @justhauntedhousethings Thanks for listening!!Support the show