Big Scary Show

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 348It’s almost time for the ‘ber months’ to begin and the Big Scary Show (g)hosts are veryexcited that Spooky Season is almost here. There are Code Orange alerts happeningalmost daily from retailers across the country as we eagerly anticipate the greatestseason of all. Unfortunately we still have a couple more weeks of summer to getthrough but hopefully the Big Scary Show episode 348 will help make the time go byfaster as we bring you some extensive coverage of Midsummer Scream direct fromLong Beach, California If you missed the biggest Halloween show of the year a coupleweeks ago, don’t worry. There’s plenty of cool interviews that Badger will be bringingyou straight from the floor of the Long Beach Convention Center, so sit back, relax, andenjoy.Storm is ranting about job fairs in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim is talking a break , as this is a LOOONG Show, Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News. The Old Crone is talking about negative comments coming from your staff. We might have a Gruesome Giveaway winner for August. And finally, we’re spinning some rockin’ tunes to get you in the mood for Spooky Season.The Roundtable of Terror revisits the cultural phenomenon that was the SyFy Channel's’Face Off’. Now that the show is streaming on Nexflix and Peacock, we bring in a pair offormer contestants. Micah Ebbe from seasons 10-11 and Rick Prince from season 5 totalk about their experiences, share what it was like behind the scenes, and find out whatGlen Hetrick was REALLY like. You know you enjoyed watching it, so come relive somegreat memories from a fun reality show. All this and so much more.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to……..the BIGSCARY SHOW Episode 348. (And keep an eye out for falling leaves)Featured music:The Jimmy Psycho Experiment - The Munsters Theme (Demo Lounge Version)Calabrese - Damned to the NightThe Skeleton Beats - SuccubusSpookhauS - I want 2B Your Vampire#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

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

Howdy everyone, welcome to August, and welcome to the Big Scary Show episode346. It’s hot out there but the recent Texas Haunter’s Convention was even hotter. Wesent the Old Crone to Irving Texas to grab some interviews, teach a class, and have apassel of fun. If you missed this year’s Texas Haunter’s Convention, be sure to makeyour plans to attend in 2026. In the meantime, enjoy some interviews from this year’sshow.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. The Old Croneis talking about equipment failure. We are postponing the Gruesome Giveaway forAugust until the nest show, so be on the lookout for that. And finally, we’re spinningsome spooky tunes to celebrate the return of the ‘unofficial’ haunt season.The Roundtable of Terror discusses the impact TikTok has had on society and the hauntindustry. We invite a trio of TikTokers to have a seat and discuss how they use it topromote their haunts and their spooky side projects. Whether you’ve been using TikTokfor years, or think TikTok is just the sound a wristwatch makes, (and for you kids underage 30, a wristwatch is a clock-like bracelet that you wear on your wrist that youoccasionally have to wind and makes a ticking sound), you can’t deny that this socialmedia platform can absolutely be useful for your haunt. All this and so much more.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to……..the BIGSCARY SHOW Episode 346. (And go watch some haunt videos on TikTok.)Featured music:Sam Haynes - All HallowsMystary - Room No. 07Sinister Sonics - Zombos Midnight MidwayVerse 13 - It Beckons#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

Welcome to July. The weather is hot, the bugs are plentiful, and builds are in full swing.The Big Scary Show (g)hosts hope everyone had a safe and exciting 4th of July holidayand everyone kept all their fingers and toes. For those keeping score, there are no moremajor holidays between now and Halloween so haunt season begins…now! All hauntowners may now officially panic; but before you do, be sure to check out the Big ScaryShow episode 344 for the latest news, information, music, and more.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. The Old Croneis talking about how to keep safe during the summer build season. Do we have aGruesome Giveaway for July? Quite possibly. And finally, we’re spinning some spookytunes to celebrate the return of the ‘unofficial’ haunt season.The Roundtable of Terror discusses training actors. Good actors can make or breakyour haunt so we bring in a trio of actor trainers to take a seat and talk about the bestmethods to make sure your actors are properly trained and know what they’re doing. Alot of good information and advice is doled out in this episode so if you’re a hauntowner, manager, or actor, you don’t want to miss this one. All this and so much more.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to……..the BIGSCARY SHOW Episode 344. (And stay cool. It’s HOT out there)Featured music: (Featuring Robert Frankenberg - AKA: Dr Frankenfingers)Dark LotusIce GiantsHungry ShadeVampyre#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

As we continue through June, haunts are busy building, renovating, cleaning up theirtrails, and everything else to get ready for the Fall. Haunters are a hardy breed, workingthough the heat, humidity, bugs, snakes, chupacabras, and other hazards to get thebest scares for their customers. The weather may be hot, but the Big Scary Show isbringing you some cool stuff this episode. Take a break from your builds, grab a coldbeverage, and pop your ear buds in to get all the latest news, information, andsegments that you need to know.Storm is back and ranting about killer cicadas in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim istalking to a very special guest in Between the Corpses, Badger brings you the latest inDeadline News. The Old Crone is talking about audition ideas for haunts. Do we have aGruesome Giveaway winner for June? Stay tuned to find out. Vysther returns with asegment on the Prince of Darkness himself. And finally, we’re spinning some rockin’tunes to get you in the Fall mood while you sweat it out on your builds.The Roundtable of Terror discusses hiring and retaining actors. Are you having troublefinding good actors and keeping them? What happens when you can’t find good help?How do you stop new actors from walking out after the first weekend? We bring in a trioof haunt owners to discuss this issue. There are some interesting suggestions andadvice given that might help you retain quality staff for years to come. If you’re a hauntowner, you don’t want to miss this one. All this and so much more.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to……..the BIGSCARY SHOW Episode 343. (And be sure to stay cool and hydrated)Featured music:Doyle - AbominatorLita Ford - Devil in my HeadWednesday 13 - Calling All CorpsesGWAR - The Road Behind#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

Episode 342Welcome to June. The temperatures are rising, the humidity is rising, and the bugpopulations are rising. This means hot times ahead for haunters who are in full buildand hiring seasons. Please stay hydrated while you work, and let the Big Scary ShowEpisode 342 keep things cool with all the news, information, and music you need tokeep going. After all, October is only 4 months away.Storm is off this episode so we’re bringing you a ‘Best of Haunt Minute’. Meathook Jim is talking to Bud Stross of the Dent Schoolhouse in Between the Corpses, Badger brings you the latestin Deadline News. The Old Crone interviews Tim Stedman of Dark Chord AudioProductions about how AI works for music.We have a new Gruesome Giveaway for June so be sure to listen carefully and enter the contest. Finally, we’re spinning some spooky tunes (courtesy of Shadows Symphony) to get you in the Fall mood while you sweat it out on your builds.With June being Pride Month, the Roundtable of Terror brings in Paul Lanner fromHaunters Against Hate and Joe Ripple from Scares That Care to discuss their upcomingevents, Haunters Against Hate: The Event 3 (Season of the Witch) and Scares ThatCare presents: Killer Pride. They’re both conventions that celebrate our spookyLGBTQ+ brothers and sisters and provides a safe weekend filled with love, allies, andhaunting fun. Whether you belong to the LGBTQ+ community or not, all are welcome tocome join the fun and fellowship that these events will no doubt provide. All this and somuch more.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to……..the BIGSCARY SHOW Episode 342. (And please take a break and drink some water)Featured music: (Featuring Shadows Symphony)The Dead are WatchingThe Haunting of the Crowley HouseFairvale Funeral ParlorBeneath the Dark#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

New BIG SCARY SHOW - Episode 341 - MHC IS COMING!Episode 341It’s almost June. The weather is warming up, the humidity is starting to rise, andhaunted house owners are busy hiring and working on their attractions for the Fall.We’ve officially passed the halfway point to October and there’s a lot of work to be done.Let the Big Scary Show Episode 341 keep you entertained and informed as you work onyour builds and make those building inspectors happy. (Remember, safety is sexy) Afterall, it’s less than 5 months until the spooky season is upon us. Are you ready to panicyet?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. The Old Cronetalks about making your emergency plans, and Vysther is back with his reflections on 13years of podcasting. Do we have a Gruesome Giveaway for May? Stay tuned to findout. Finally, we’re spinning some rockin’ tunes to get you in the mood while you sweat itout on your builds.The Roundtable of Terror talks about the Midwest Haunters Convention coming soon toChicago. Of course we had to bring back our old friend Kris Zahrobsky from Transworldto discuss all things MHC. We discuss the pre-show tours, the show floor, the classesand educational tracks, and of course…the costume ball and other after hours events.We also reminisce about MHC’s of the past. This is one of the best conventions outthere and a great way to fire up your actors and get them prepared for the upcomingseason. Get registered now or you’ll be kicking yourself if you miss it.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to……..the BIGSCARY SHOW Episode 341. (And please stay hydrated)Featured music:Bloody Jug Band - If You Want BloodThe Gladezmen - Big ‘Ol MonsterRev D-Ray & The Shockers - Zombie CowboysThe Tremors - Demon Boogie Fever#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

As we enter the month of May, haunts around the country are starting their hiring andbuilding seasons. There are also a few Halfway to Halloween events still going on solook out for them. It could be your last chance to see your favorite haunt before the Fall.In the meantime, we sent Badger to the East Coast Haunters Convention inPhiladelphia a couple weeks ago and he’s returned with a LOT of interviews andcoverage from their sophomore event. If you missed it, you’ll feel like you’re there. If youwant to attend next year, they’ve already announced the dates for 2026. Visit the ECHCwebsite for that information and plan to be there next year.Storm is ranting about the most important question on the internet at the moment in aHaunt Minute. Meathook Jim is talking to Julie Ibarra from the Haunted Hydro, on Between the Corpses,Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News. And the Old Crone talks about using AI.We have a brand new Gruesome Giveaway for May so listen carefully and enter thecontest since we didn’t have a winner last month. Finally, we’re spinning some spookytunes to get you in the mood while you start hiring and building your haunts.The Roundtable of Terror tackles a rather difficult subject…abuse in the hauntworkplace, and not just from customers. There's a documentary coming out this Octoberthat discusses untold behind-the-scenes stories in the haunted house industry. We sit downwith the filmmaker to find out why there was a need for a documentary like this. Butthankfully it's not all disturbing, there are also positive stories of what makes this industry sospecial from those who work in it. However, there may be some subject matter that could bedifficult for some to hear. Consider yourself warned.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to……..the BIGSCARY SHOW Episode 340. (Only 5 months until October)Featured music:Sinister Symphony - The Doll HouseTommy Creep - More Zombie than ZombieVirgil - Night SinsAudio Zombie - Mine Shaft#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

Episode 339The warm weather is finally starting to show up and the (g)hosts are excited. It’s been along cold winter, and everyone’s itching to get out and start working on their haunts.This weekend is the East Coast Haunters Convention in Philadelphia and MidwestHaunters Convention in Chicago is happening in a little over a month. And don’t forgetthe various Halfway to Halloween events coming up fast. Make no mistake, this is abusy time of year to be a haunter and the Big Scary Show is here to make sure youkeep up with all the spooky stuff going on.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 talks about haunt owner wellness. Do we have a Gruesome Giveaway winner forApril? Stay tuned to find out. Finally, we’re spinning some rockin’ tunes to get youmoving while you start your builds.And speaking of builds, the Roundtable of Terror gets into a big discussion about hauntsafety. As a haunted attraction owner, are you up to date on the latest safety featuresand fire codes for your haunt? We bring in a trio of haunt owners who know a little bitabout safety, fire, and CHAOS training to discuss keeping your haunts safe and to makeyour local fire marshal happy. If you own a haunt, this Roundtable is for you.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to……..the BIGSCARY SHOW Episode 339. (We’re making safety sexy again)Featured music:Army of Darkness - CrawlCoffin Caddies - Zombies Ate my NeighborsThe Graveyard Boulevard - Meet Me at the GraveSupersuckers - Sleepy Vampire#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

Episode 338On Friday the 13th of April, 2012, the Big Scary Show debuted its first episode and the world of Halloween, Haunted Houses, and Horror has never been the same. Who could have guessed that 13 years later the (g)hosts would still be cranking out the latest news, information, music, convention coverage, interviews, rants, and so much more?We’ve traveled thousands of miles, attended many many conventions and tradeshows, visited some of the greatest haunted attractions in the country, and have had a blast doing it. And don’t worry, we have no intentions of slowing down. In fact, we’re just getting started and Episode 338 is here to prove it.Storm is ranting about Dire Wolves in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim is talking to Nikki Hook from the Ohio Haunters Association in Between the Corpses, Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News. And the Old Crone talks about job applications. We also have a brand-new Gruesome Giveaway for the month of April. Finally, we’re spinning some spooky tunes, (courtesy of Jerry Vayne), to celebrate our anniversaryShockingly, the Roundtable of Terror is all about the Big Scary Show being up and running for 13 years. We call in some old friends of the show to discuss all things relating to the show and the haunt industry in general. We promise it doesn’t turn into a big praise fest, rather we explore some interesting topics and possibly go down some interesting rabbit holes. This is one Roundtable you don’t want to miss.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to……..the BIG SCARY SHOW Episode 338. (And thank you to all our fans for 13 spooky years)Featured music: (Featuring Jerry Vayne)The Headless Man (w/ Tim Tantrum)Death’s GoodbyePatient ZeroWhen Hinges Creak#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

Episode 337Spring has sprung, and the Big Scary Show (g)hosts are excited. It’s time to clean outthose crypts, throw out those old body parts, and start making plans for warmerweather. After all, it’s one more season closer to Fall. We start to wind down ourextensive coverage of Transworld by airing the remaining interviews Badger and the OldCrone got in St Louis. There are interviews with even more vendors and attendees whoall agree that Transworld 2025 was one for the ages. Even though we’ve hardlymanaged to rest up, we notice that there seems to be some sort of spooky rumblings tothe east, perhaps from southeastern Pennsylvania. Could that be…is it…oh my…theEast Coast Haunters Convention is less than a month away. There’s no time to unpack,we need to get ready to hit the road to the City of Brotherly Love.Storm is under the weather so we’re bringing you a ‘best of’ Haunt Minute. MeathookJim may be back with another Between the Corpses, Badger brings you the latest inDeadline News. And the Old Crone talks about being a manager vs being a leader.Finally, we’re spinning some rockin' tunes to welcome in the warmer weather.The Roundtable of Terror is all about Transworld’s East Coast Haunters Convention,happening at the end of April in Philadelphia. We invite Kris Zahrobsky from Transworldto have a seat and discuss all things East Coast, from the pre-show tour, to vendors, toclasses and seminars, and more. Make no mistake, this show is going to be HUGE andif you were on the fence about attending, this conversation should make you rush totheir website and register. It’s going to be an EPIC event.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to……..the BIGSCARY SHOW Episode 337. (Hope to see you in Philly)Featured music:The Independents - The Walking DeadToxic Zombie - Stranger ThingsSilent Horror - Evil DeadRitual of Odds - Nightmare on Elm Street#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

Episode 336It was a whirlwind of a weekend, but Transworld 2025 is in the books. Badger and theOld Crone had a great time talking to attendees, vendors, and so much more. Onceagain, we have too many interviews to fit into one show so the Big Scary Show episode336 will be part one of our coverage. If you missed the show, you’ll feel like you werethere with all the conversations we’re bringing you.Storm is ranting about haunts bringing back fears from the 1980’s in a Haunt Minute.Meathook Jim is back with another Between the Corpses, Badger brings you the latestin Deadline News. And the Old Crone has a very special interview with a certainattendee at Transworld. We might have a Gruesome Giveaway winner for March, andfinally, we’re spinning some spooky tunes in honor of Transworld 2025.There is no Roundtable of Terror this episode as we simply have too many interviews toget through. We do however, hope you’ll check out our Roundtable of Terror sponsor,Hauntpay. It will be back next episode with a very special guest. All this, and so muchmore.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to……..the BIGSCARY SHOW Episode 336. (And rest up, because the East Coast HauntersConvention is just around the corner)Featured music: (Featuring: Verse 13)Embrace the Black RoseEmpty CoffinThe Asylum SpeaksIt Beckons#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

Episode 335By the time this show drops, Transword will be in full swing. Haunters from across the world will have descended upon St Louis, Missouri to see all the latest props, animatronics, lights, makeup kits, escape rooms, Christmas ideas, and much, much more. Badger and the Old Crone are there talking to everyone that will speak to them. If you couldn't make it this year, be sure to check out the next couple of shows as we’ll be providing plenty of Transworld coverage. But what’s going on with this episode of the Big Scary Show? Well, fear not, for Episode 335 is packed with all the news, information, music and segments that you’ve come to expect from the 4 (g)hosts. So let’s get started.Storm is ranting in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim is back with some explanations on Between the Corpses, Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News and several interviews from the floor of the 150th Oddities and Curiosities Expo in Charlotte. The Old Crone discusses learning new haunt skills, we have a brand-new Gruesome Giveaway for March, and finally, we’re spinning some rockin’ tunes to celebrate Transworld 2025.The Roundtable of Terror talks horror-cons. We bring in organizers from several horror-cons to talk about how they’re put together, what’s involved with handling celebrities, strange stories, and a whole lot more. If you have one coming to your town, please go support them. There are horror cons put on all over the country nearly every weekend of the year and attendees are a prime demographic for your haunted attraction. All this, and so much more.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to……..the BIG SCARY SHOW Episode 335.Featured music:Wednesday 13 - Till Death do us PartyMichael Graves - Beware13 Pagan Holiday 13 - She’s DeadThe Independents - Bloody Night, Bloody Knife#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror