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Episode 322

It’s been a busy summer for the Big Scary Show, but Fall is just around the corner. In fact, this could be the last show before spooky season begins. But before it starts, we still have a lot to do. Badger has been on the road covering as many shows and events that he can. He recently traveled to Knoxville, TN for CreepyCon 2024 and brings us back a mess of cool interviews with an emphasis on Eastern Tennessee haunts. If you’re going to be passing through Tennessee in October, there are some great haunts to visit.

Storm is ranting about abandoned coffee in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim discusses the Nuremberg Trials in Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline News, and The Old Crone talks about things to do in October when you’re not haunting. We might have a brand-new winner of the Gruesome Giveaway for August. And finally, we’re spinning some spooky tunes to get you in the haunting mood.

The Roundtable of Terror invites our old friend Scott Swenson of Scott Swenson Creative Development to have a seat to talk about all the things haunt consulting. We chat about all the projects Scott is working on, the importance of haunt consulting, and how they can help any and all haunts. It’s a fun and interesting 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, Episode 322.

Featured music: (Chris Thomas: Music for Haunts [get well soon[) A Lonely Hell ,Creepy Town, Church of Torment, The Descent

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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

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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

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Episode 324

It’s finally here!. After so many months of patiently waiting, haunts around the country are opening this weekend and every weekend for the foreseeable future. Let’s celebrate by getting out there and supporting your local haunted attractions, hayrides, trails, theme parks, and more. Be sure to appreciate all the hard work done by everyone to make their places filled with scary fun.

Storm is ranting about out of control Halloween licensing in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim continues to discuss Ethnic Cleansing in Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline News, and The Old Crone talks about contact lens safety. We might have a Gruesome Giveaway winner for September. And finally, we’re spinning some spooky tunes to celebrate the arrival of haunt season.

The Roundtable of Terror discusses haunts in some big, old, historic, (and haunted) places. We bring in guests who run haunted attractions at the Ohio State Reformatory and Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum and discuss what it takes to put on a haunted attraction in places like these. There’s also a lot of events going on at these places all year, not just during the haunt season. 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 324. (and let the haunt season...begin)

Featured music: Scarlette Overdrive - Into the Darkness Sinister Sonics - Zombos Midnight Midway The Night Keep - The Macabre Waltz Verse 13 - It Beckons

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As we head into the final days before the biggest trade show in the haunt industry, the Big Scary Show is preparing for Transworld by packing our bags, making sure the booth is in good shape, and bringing you another full show to enjoy as you hit the road for St Louis. Badger was recently at the Oddities and Curiosities Expo in Charlotte and brings you interviews with several vendors and the organizer of the event. It’s traveling across the US throughout 2022 so be sure and catch it if it comes to a town near you.

Storm is ranting as usual in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim brings us another edition of Between the Corpses, Badger has all the latest in Deadline News. The Old Crone is back with another segment of Ask the Old Crone. There’s a new Gruesome Giveaway for March, and a few more surprises in store.

Instead of the Roundtable of Terror this episode, we bring back the haunt industries’ soon-to-be-famous game show The 13 Questions of Doom. Storm hosts the show and the Old Crone debuts as a contestant. Who wins? Stay tuned. All this and so much more.

One more thing, don’t forget to visit us at Transworld (Booth 2410) and say hi, record a shout-out, or talk to us about your haunt and/or haunt related products.

We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOW

Featured music: Doyle - Abominator

Lita Ford - Devil in my Head

Wednesday 13 - What the Night Brings

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We are well into the holiday season and the Big Scary Show (g)hosts are getting ready

by decorating, stringing up lights, and visiting haunted houses that are putting on

holiday events. Hopefully you’re enjoying all the magic and spookiness that the season

has to offer. Let the Big Scary Show episode 330 keep you company as you trim your

black trees, bake ginger-dead cookies, and take the severed feet out of your stockings

to hang by that raging fire. (Do you smell burning flesh?)

Storm is ranting about gingerbread haunted houses in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim

interviews a very special guest on Between the Corpses. Badger brings you the latest in

Deadline news. The Old Crone is interviewing Brian Wilkins of Haunted Entertainment

Training. We might have a winner of the December Gruesome Giveaway, and finally,

we’re spinning some spooky holiday tunes courtesy of Midnight Syndicate to get you in

the holiday ‘spirit’.

The Roundtable of Terror invites none other than Ben Armstrong from the legendary

Netherworld Haunted House to have a seat and talk about his long and storied career.

We discuss his early days, (did you know he used to be a late-night horror host?) how

he manages to put on such an amazing haunt year after year, and his thoughts on the

industry. There are some amazing stories and fascinating conversations that you simply

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 Episode 330. (And please support your local holiday haunted houses

this month)

Featured music: (Midnight Syndicate)

Up on the Housetop

Night of the Krampus

The Parade of the Tin Soldiers

Christmas at Midnight

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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

As we continue to hunker down and ride out the pandemic, as well as dealing with nationwide protests and rioting, is there ANY good news that a haunter can look forward to? The answer is absolutely “YES”. Last weekend the Salt Lake Fear Factory in Salt Lake City, UT ran it’s ‘Halfway to Halloween event and many people in the industry are waiting to find out how it went. Owners Heidi and Rob Dunfield and manager Spencer Terry sit down with the 4 (g)hosts at the Roundtable of Terror to discuss what went right and what…didn’t If you’re a haunt owner, you NEED to listen to this very important conversation.

It's a New Year and the Big Scary Show will be turning 10 Years Old soon, but before that milestone, we still have plenty of content for our listeners. The Roundtable of Terror focuses not only on Home Haunters, but the upcoming Home Haunter Awards and the Canadian Home Haunter Awards, as Chris Ainsworth, Christopher Pressley, and Troy Crivellone explain the upcoming awards show, and how you don't have to be from a specific country to submit your haunt to the judges.

Badger brings us the latest Deadline News, Storm rants about Alpha Con, in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim has a brand new subject for Between the Corpses, involving Torture and Execution, and the Old Crone is back with some suggestions regarding inspirations for your Haunt. The Haunt-strumentalist brings us a trio of spooky tunes.

We Hid the Body, but you will become an accomplice, just by listening to...............

THE BIG SCARY SHOW!

Featured Music:

Black Cat Attack - Sunday Sacrifice

The Independents - Bloody Night, Bloody Knife

Calabrese - Ghostwolves

Episode 247

It’s finally October...And the Big Scary Show celebrates the best month of the year with an all-new show filled with stuff to get you in the haunting mood. We’ve been waiting 11 long months for October to come back around so make the best of it and pack in as much spookiness as you can.

Storm is ranting about haunt shortages in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim Returns to talk about more Halloween-themed craft beers in Between the Corpses, Badger reads the latest in Deadline News. The Hauntstrumetallist Jerry Vayne spins a trio of tunes by Midnight Syndicate (including 2 EXCLUSIVE tracks). To round things out we get yet another visit by the Old Crone. Plus, there’s a new Gruesome Giveaway for October so listen closely because you can’t win if you don’t enter.

The Roundtable of Terror is all about Halloweentown. Not necessarily the Disney movie, but the real-life Halloweentown AKA: St Helens, Oregon. We speak to Crystal King about how the town reacted to being chosen as the location for the movie and the month-long celebration they put on every October. If you get a chance, get out there and enjoy all the fun. All this and so much more as we welcome back the greatest month of the year.

We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOW

Featured music: (Midnight Syndicate)

Building the Carnival (exclusive)

Carnival of Carnage (exclusive)

Serenade

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After all this time, October has finally gotten here and the (g)hosts of the Big Scary Show are absolutely giddy with excitement. Haunts are open and spooky season is in full force. But sadly, we must tarnish that giddiness with a bit of empathy for the victims of Hurricane Helene and the damage it’s caused to haunts in FL, GA, NC, and TN. We know many of them will recover, but sadly, some have already announced that they will not be opening this year. Please take a moment this season to remember that not everyone is able to get out and support their local attractions. That being said, let the Big Scary Show Episode 325 get your blood pumping as we welcome the best time of the year.

Storm is ranting about haunt deliveries in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim continues to discuss Ethnic Cleansing in Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline News, and The Old Crone has an exclusive interview with our very own marketing weasel Storm about some last-minute ways to promote your haunt. She also brings us an interview from Trepidation Haunted Attraction in Missouri. We have a very special Gruesome Giveaway for October, and finally, we’re spinning some rockin’ tunes to celebrate the arrival of the best month of the year.

The Roundtable of Terror brings the CHAOS as we sit down with Jim Werner and Brett Moliter from the Haunted Attraction Association to discuss CHAOS safety certifications. How it can benefit your haunt, how your insurance company and inspectors might like it, and how you can get certified at the Legendary Haunt Tour next month. We also discuss why you should consider joining the HAA. 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 324. (and support your local haunts)

Featured music: Psychocarger - No One Loves the Creature Razing Hell - Terror Television Gorgeous Frankenstein - Made in Hell Neil Zaza - Funeral March - Opus 35 www.bigscaryshow.com and on all streaming platforms.

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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

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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

Here it is, the dog days of summer. Haunt season is just around the corner, and we believe it will be a very “interesting” season.

With haunts making preparations for the season, Storm dusted off everyone’s favorite Gameshow, The 13 Questions of Doom! This time, it’s the H.P. Lovecraft Edition, so play along at home and see how many questions you can get right.

Badger brings us the latest in Deadline News, Storm rants about haunt jealousy, in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim travels to the island nation of New Zealand, in Between the Corpses, while the Hauntstrumentalist spins a trio of spooky tunes. Vysther is back with part 6 of The Horror of it All.

We hid the body, and you will become an accomplice, just by listening to….

The Big Scary Show!

Featured music:

The Graveyard Boulevard – Nightmerica

The B Movie Monsters – Salems Lot

The Independents – Walking Dead

As we slide into March, haunters' thoughts are turning towards St Louis and Transworld. The Biggest trade show in the industry is just a couple short weeks away, so as you frantically work on your final booth displays and product lines give us a listen and let us keep you informed and entertained before you go completely nuts.

Storm is under the weather so we gave him the show off, but we bring back a classic Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim returns with another episode of Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline News, and brings you an interview with Daniel from the Haunted Farm. The Old Crone talks about using available resources to make and keep your haunt successful. There's also some great tunes to keep you in the haunt mood and maybe, just maybe, we’ll have a Gruesome Giveaway winner for February.

The Roundtable of Terror sits down with five (yes five) first-time Transworld attendees as we present our annual Transworld survival guide. What do you need to bring, what are must-sees, and what do you need to do in order to have a successful experience? 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

Featured music:

T-Virus - Kill Her Tonight

The Independents - Walking Dead

The Night Keep - The Macabre Waltz

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Episode 219

It's finally here! Haunt Season! After a long hot summer, haunted attractions are starting to open across the country. Many will not be opening, but the ones that are have been working hard to make things safe for everyone. Support you local haunts and follow their guidelines so we can all enjoy the season.

Storm will be ranting about gender reveal parties in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim is in Scandinavia talking about their burial practices for Between the Corpses. The Haunt-Strumetallist Jerry Vayne welcomes haunt season with three very spooky tunes. Badger reads the latest in Deadline News. We gave Vysther the week off so no segment from him this show. There's an extra-special Gruesome Giveaway this month, so listen carefully for your chance to win a great prize from Screamline Studios..

The Roundtable of Terror sits down with one of the up and coming stars of the horror film scene, David Howard Thornton from the 'Terrifier' movies. He has a LOT to say and has some great stories, including his encounters with the dreaded 'Karen.'

We hid the body, but you will become an accomplice just by listening to...the BIG SCARY SHOW!

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Featured Music The Rhythm Coffin - Monster Mash

Twisted in Graves - I wish my Girlfriend was a Zombie

The Tremors - Demon Boogie Fever

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 headphones

Storm 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

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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

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As Summer approaches, the (g)hosts are gathered around the Roundtable of Terror, deep in the dungeons of the Big Scary Show studio, where we have offered up seats to the three 20+ year veterans of the haunt industry. John Denley, Ricky Dick, and Cliff Martin join us to share stories, overcoming hardships, and doing what it takes to run a lasting haunted attraction.

Badger brings us the latest Deadline News, Storm rants on, in a Haunt Minute, Meathook Jim looks at Scottish Funeral Rites in Between the Corpses, The Hauntstrumentalist spins the spooky tunes, and Vysther is back with Part 2 of the Horror of it All.

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We hid the body, but you will become an accomplice, just by listening to…

The Big Scary Show!

As we settle into the depths of winter, the Big Scary Show is trying to keep you warm by bringing you all the latest goings-on in the Halloween industry. It's going to be a long cold winter so start a fire, get comfortable on that sofa, pull a blanket over you, and tune in to the latest episode of the Big Scary Show while you wait for warmer weather.

Storm will be ranting about props vs weapons in a Haunt Minute, Meathook Jim will once again be traveling, this time to Australia in Between the Corpses, Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News, and the Haunt-strumetallist Jerry Vayne warms you up with some spooky tunes. Vysther once again gets the week off and will someone kick off 2021 by winning the Gruesome Giveaway? Stay tuned.

The Roundtable of Terror discusses virtual conventions and tradeshows with Doug Shelden and Ed Roberts who are both doing virtual events this year. It’s a fascinating discussion about how vendors can continue to do business and shows can continue to function, even if they aren’t in-person. Will YOU be attending a virtual event this year? Don’t answer that until you’ve listened to this Roundtable. All that and so much more.

We hid the body, but you will become an accomplice just by listening to……..the BIG SCARY SHOW.

Featured Music:

Shadow's Symphony- Desolate Horror

Blood Drenched Walls

The Dead Are Watching

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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

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Episode 321

It’s no secret that Midsummer Scream is the largest Halloween convention in the US. This year, over 50,000 fans descended on Long Beach California to partake in all things macabre, dark, and spooky. The Big Scary Show sent Badger to the west coast to cover this huge event and he brings back a LOT of great content. If you weren’t able to attend Midsummer Scream 2024, you’ll feel like you were there with all the interviews we’re bringing you on Episode 321 of the Big Scary Show.

Storm is ranting about the Olympics in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim discusses War Crimes in Asia in Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline News, and The Old Crone talks about casting the right actor for the right part.. We have a brand-new Gruesome Giveaway for August. And finally, we’re spinning some spooky tunes to get you in the haunting mood.

The Roundtable of Terror discusses the unsung heroes of the haunted attraction industry, makeup artists. Without them, haunts would definitely be less scary and interesting. We invite several makeup artists to have a seat and discuss the finer points of turning people into hideous monsters. If you are, or ever wanted to work as a makeup artist, you need to give this roundtable a listen. 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 special thank you to the Midsummer Scream staff for allowing us to come cover the show)

Featured music: (Jerry Vayne) Death’s Goodbye A New Kind of Treatment Mind Control Cirque Du Macabre

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Episode 236

Here it is, the beginning of May. Things are slowly starting to recover from the pandemic, and right now, Transworld is in full swing. Even though Badger is on the show floor as I type this, we still were able to get the Roundtable of Terror recorded and it's all about scenic design, as we offer up chairs to Kim and Rebecca from Exit 13 Haunted House, and Steve Guild of FrightFarm.

Badger brings us the latest Deadline New, Storm rants about forced perspective and tiny Presidents, in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim's Between the Corpses checks out funeral traditions in Madagascar, and the Haunt-strumentalist, Jerry Vayne spins a trio of spooky tunes, including a brand new track for an upcoming album.

We hid the body, but you will become an accomplice, just by listening to....

THE BIG SCARY SHOW!

Featured Music:

Jerry Vayne - Twisted Tea Party ( NEW!)

- Blackmoon Asylum

- Cirque Du Macabre

Halloween is almost upon us, and what a strange year it has been. But strange goes hand in hand with the season, so we welcome the weird. We offer up chairs at our freshly polished Roundtable of Terror to Rebecca and John, as they offer up sacrifices to the (g)Hosts in the form of a fascinating chat regarding the Halloween Capital of the World. Do you think you know where it is? listen on, you might be surprised...

Badger brings us an interview from Hillside Horror, as well as the latest in Deadline News. Storm brings us a classic bit from 2015, as we as ranting on about candy delivery systems. Meathook Jim is back with expensive burial practices in Indonesia, while Vsyther's latest segment is on Halloween 2020 Thoughts and Ruminations. All of this while the Haunt-strumentalist Jerry Vayne spins 5 spooky tunes to get you in the holiday spirit.

We hid the body, but you will become an accomplice, just by listening to....

THE BIG SCARY SHOW

Featured Music:

Jerry Vayne - Empty Inside

Virgil- Night Sins

Midnight Syndicate - Born of the Night

Prelude to a Nightmare- Prelude to a Nightmare

Shadow's Symphony - the Dead are Watching

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Episode 270

September 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

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You made it! It's 2021 and you survived what's probably been the worst year in modern history for many reasons. For those who lost family and friends, we offer our sincere condolences. Thankfully, there's a light at the end of the proverbial tunnel and the Big Scary Show is hoping to guide you along as we all make our way into a (hopefully) better year. After all, it's only 10 months until October.

Storm will be ranting as always in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim brings us a new Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline News. Jerry Vayne rocks in the new year with some great music. And Vysther is back talking about the new Wonder Woman movie during his Halloween Vista segment. We gave the Gruesome Giveaway the week off so it could get ready for a great January giveaway next show.

The Roundtable of Terror reflects back on the year that was. Was it good for the (g)hosts? Was there optimism during the conversation? Did 2020 just weigh everyone down too much? Be sure to tune in and see what their thoughts are on the year that was, and their predictions for 2021 and beyond. There is plenty to get excited about this year, all things considered. Oh, and Happy New Year everyone!

We hid the body, but you will become an accomplice just for listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOW!

Featured Music:

Murderland – 13 Jack o’ Lanterns

Ragdolls – Halloween Night

Van Helsing’s Curse – Halloween

Episode 232

As winter slowly starts coming to an end, the Big Scary Show is looking forward to the return of spring. Warmer weather, flowers blooming, and haunters start thinking about one thing: “What is Midnight Syndicate going to put out this year?” Well, we’re not 100% sure about that last part, but we DO know what’s happening with our favorite musical haunt duo.

Storm is ranting about a new film featuring two words that should NEVER be used in the same sentence. Meathook Jim is discussing funeral practices in Thailand. Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News. Jerry Vayne is spinning the haunted tunes to welcome in spring and chase away those winter blues. Vysther has this episode off, and there’s a brand new Gruesome Giveaway for the month of March. Be sure to listen and enter.

We invite the masters of macabre music back to the Roundtable of Terror as Ed Douglas and Gavin Gozska of Midnight Syndicate announce some brand new music for 2021 as well as a few special things they have going on. We also delve into their past as they’ve now been together for 25 years, and find out their origins and so much more. You do NOT want to miss this Roundtable.

We hid the body……..but you will become an accessory just by listening to: the BIG SCARY SHOW!

Featured music:

Midnight Syndicate - Awakening

Midnight Syndicate - Noctem Aeternus

Midnight Syndicate - Sleep

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Episode 320

As summer continues to drag on, haunts around the country are hiring and training new actors to work this upcoming season. Builds are continuing, inspections are being conducted, and permits are (hopefully) being issued. It’s time to crank things into high gear as haunt season begins in earnest in less than 8 weeks. Let the Big Scary Show Episode 320 be your guide and provide you with relief from the doldrums of summer.

Storm is ranting about Summerween parties in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim discusses WWII War Crimes in Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline News. In addition, Badger attended the Nashville Horror Con last weekend and brings us some great interviews. Do we have a Gruesome Giveaway winner for July? Stay tuned to find out. And finally, we’re spinning some rockin’ tunes to get your blood pumping.

The Roundtable of Terror discusses Haunt Acting. We bring in veteran actors from around the country to have a seat and discuss what makes a good actor. There are some great stories,tips, and advice for both new and veteran actors. 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: Baron Misuraca - As we Embrace Creature Feature - American Gothic Dirty Dead - Meet Me at the Morgue Here Come the Mummies - Creepin’

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Episode 323

It’s finally September, and the (g)hosts of the Big Scary Show are welcoming the official beginning of Halloween season. (Hey, we don’t make the rules) We celebrate it all year long of course, but it just feels like it’s finally here. The air may be a tad cooler, the leaves may start to have just a pinch of color, and haunted attractions are going to be opening in full force over the next few weeks. There’s a lot to do, so let’s get started.

Storm is ranting about Yeti Caskets in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim discusses Ethnic Cleansing in Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline News, and has some interviews from various cons he’s attended that didn’t make it onto the show the first time due to time constraints. The Old Crone talks about participating in community events. We might have a brand-new Gruesome Giveaway for September. And finally, we’re spinning some rockin’ tunes to celebrate the arrival of spooky season.

The Roundtable of Terror celebrates all those haunters that would rather build their own props and decorations rather than buying them. We bring in some experts of the DIY scene to talk about creating your own stuff from scratch. Now is the time to get those spooky projects started before October gets here, so get to work. 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 323.

Featured music: Calabrese - Damned to the Night Doyle - Abominator First Jason - Jason Never Dies Fright Barker & Sons - Backburner Gal

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Episode 261

As we enter our second decade of podcasting all the news and information regarding the haunt industry, we kick things off with several board members from the Haunted Attraction Association to discuss all things haunt related. They have some interesting things to say about what’s going on now and in the future with the haunt industry.

Storm rants about what NOT to do in a haunt if you get scared, in a Haunt Minute.. Meathook Jim discusses Druids in Between the Corpses. Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News. The Old Crone talks to makeup artists at Transworld. There’s a Gruesome Giveaway winner for April, (who could it be?) We spin some spooky tunes to keep you in a haunting mood. And to top it off, we bring you an exclusive interview with actor Santiago Cirilo from The Walking Dead .

The Roundtable of Terror invites HAA President Spencer Terry, Vice President Cody Bailey, and former President Brett Hays to have a seat and discuss the importance of the Association and how it can benefit not only the big haunts, but smaller haunts, home haunters, and even thouse who don’t own a haunt. Whether you are (or are not) a member of the HAA, you’ll want to tune in and find out what’s going on in the industry.

We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOW

Featured music: Shadow Symphony - Beneath the Dark

Audio Zombie - Apparition

Music for Haunts - Storming Vampire Castle

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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 2022

Storm 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

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As you recover from your Thanksgiving-related food comas, it’s time to start stringing up

those lights and getting out decorations for that big holiday which is coming up sooner

than you think. Of course we’re talking about Krampusnacht. Yes indeed, it’s time for

our favorite horned creature to arise from his slumber and start punishing all the

naughty people out there. We sure hope the Krampus is ready for his annual onslaught

on those who deserve his punishment. Hopefully, the Big Scary Show (g)hosts won’t be

the recipients of being whipped with birch branches or get carried away to be devoured.

We’ll have to wait and see.

Storm is ranting in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim interviews a very special guest in

Between the Corpses. Badger brings you the latest in Deadline news. The Old Crone is

discussing letting little kids into your haunts, and finally, we’re spinning some rockin’

tunes to get you moving so you can work off all those extra Thanksgiving calories

It’s almost time for Krampusnacht; so for this Roundtable of T error the (g)hosts sit down

with several organizers of Krampus-related events to discuss the popularity of

Krampus-themed events which are happening more and more around the country.

Make no mistake, Krampus is here to stay, and our guests are here to spread the word

about all things Krampus. 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 329. (And please support those local holiday haunted houses

this month)

Featured music:

Here Come the Mummies - Creepin

Radio Cult - Saturday Night Double Feature

Virus Cycle - Dead Hate the Living

First Jason - Witch Camp

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It’s a brand-new year, and all we’re hearing is that ‘New year, new me’ garbage, and all

those resolutions that will no doubt be broken by February. You know what won’t be

broken? The Big Scary Show. We’re starting 2025 on a strong note and are committed

to keeping you informed and entertained as we countdown towards our 13th

anniversary and beyond.

Storm is ranting about the new year in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim is dealing with a

family emergency so there’s no Between the Corpses this week. Badger brings you the

latest in Deadline news and an interview from Spooky Bottom Haunted Trail in NC. The

Old Crone is offering some words of wisdom for the new year. We have a brand new

year’s worth of Gruesome Giveaways, starting with this episode, and finally, we’re

spinning some rockin’ tunes to welcome in the New Year.

The Roundtable of Terror features the (g)hosts sitting down to go over the year that

was. They discuss new conventions, haunted houses, horror movies, and a whole lot

more. What new and spooky stuff will this year bring? We’ll just have to wait and see. 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 331. (And remember, Transworld is happening next month.

EVERYBODY PANIC))

Featured music:

The Pine Box Boys - I Kept Her Heart

Little Miss Stakes - Drag Queen Dracula

Isaac Rother - Like a Wolfman

The Recently Deceased - It Walks

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HAH: The Event 2 happened recently in Lexington, Kentucky and the Big Scary Show was there talking to everyone while supporting a good cause. There’s interviews with the likes of Ricky Vitus, The Dead Speak, Wicked World Scaregrounds, The American Horrorplex, Haunt Weekly, Paul Lanner, even Super-Special Correspondent Tater is there with some breaking news from Froggys Fog, and a whole lot more. We support all the fine work Haunters Against Hate does and they let us know what's in store for 2023.

Storm will be ranting about the battle of the 12-foot lawn monsters in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim discusses the horrors of the Gibbett in Between the Corpses. Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News. The Old Crone talks about ADA guidelines for your haunt. We spin a trio of spooky tunes to keep you going. There might be a new Gruesome Giveaway winner for July (Sponsored by Screamline Studios), and a whole lot more.

The Roundtable of Terror (sponsored by HauntPay) brings back two of the actor trainers from the last show to further discuss ways to train your actors for the upcoming season. Much was discussed and we hope you’ll learn a lot...we did.

We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOW. (And stay hydrated)

Featured music: Jerry Vayne & Tim Tantrum - The Headless Man ‘08

Eerie Von - Nightmare

Michael Hedstrom - Hall of Portraits

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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

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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

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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 - Krampus

Michael Gaither - The Krampus Comes out Tonight

Midnight Syndicate - Krampus

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Episode 266

The heat is on! Not just because it’s July, but because it’s only 3 months until October. Before you start to panic, take a deep breath, drink some water, and tune into another episode of the Big Scary Show.

Storm will be ranting about Shaquille O’Neal in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim discusses being drawn and quartered in Between the Corpses. Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News, plus an interview with DJ Qualls from ‘Supernatural’. The Old Crone talks about using SEO to make your haunt successful. We spin some rockin’ tunes to keep you going, and there’s a new Gruesome Giveaway for July (Sponsored by Screamline Studios)

The Roundtable of Terror (sponsored by HauntPay) brings in a trio of actor trainers to discuss ways to hire, retain, and train your actors for the upcoming season. There was so much information and we ran short of time, so we may have to bring them back for part 2 in the near future.

We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOW. (And stay hydrated)

Featured music: Baron Misuraca - As We Embrace

Radio Cult - Saturday Night Double Feature

SpookhauS - I Want 2B Your Vampire

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Episode 319

Welcome to July. We’re only 3 months away from October and hopefully cooler weather will be here soon (Ha!). As temperatures continue to heat up, please stay safe and hydrated while working on your builds. Take a break, get into the AC, and let the Big Scary Show, Episode 319 inform and entertain while we all suffer through this miserable heat.

Storm is ranting about Tractor Supply and how they have won Halloween in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim discusses the Gulag in Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline news and brings you an interview with Matt from the Nashville Horror Con happening July 20-21st. The Old Crone discusses staying safe during build season. We have a new Gruesome Giveaway from July, and finally, we’re spinning some spooky tunes to chill your blood and remind you that haunt season begins in about 10 weeks.(insert scream here)

The Roundtable of Terror discusses a true Hollywood legend who left his mark on not only the horror industry, but the Sci-Fi and Fantasy genres as well. We’re talking about the one and only Forrest J Ackerman. If you don’t know who that is, you absolutely need to tune in and listen. Without Forrest J Ackerman, we might not have cosplayers, graphic novels, movie memorabilia and horror collectibles, and possibly the fan convention industry itself. We bring in Uncle Forry’s caregiver and one of his best friends, Joe Moe to discuss the life of this truly fascinating individual. 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: Gathering of Darkness - Souls of Black Audio Zombie - Mine Shaft Bad Jack Productions - Sanctuary of the Damned Sam Haynes - Catacombs

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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

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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

Episode 237

Finally! The world is trying to get back to normal, and Transworld is back! Badger braves the trip to St. Louis to attend the trade show, which took over the ENTIRE America’s Center this year, and he brought us back interviews with Allen Hopps, Brian Demski, The Voice from Hell himself, Dick Terhune, Ed Douglas of Midnight Syndicate, Maximus Bryant of the Ohio Haunters Association, John LaFlamboy with the Zombie Army, and one of the original ( and still) sponsors of the show, Von Charon Productions. Badger also gets an update on Steve Koci, and how you can send him best wishes.

Badger also brings us the latest Deadline News, Storm has an interesting piece on the Scream-bulance in Japan, while Meathook Jim travels to the land of llamas, Peru on Between the Corpses. Finally, rounding out the show, The Haunt-strumentalist, Jerry Vayne, spins a quartet of Spooky Tunes, including an exclusive live track from Midnight Syndicate.

We hid the body, but you will become an accomplice, just by listening to……

THE BIG SCARY SHOW!

Featured Music:

Midnight Syndicate – Into the Valley of Shadows (Live Exclusive). Dirty Dead – Meet Meat the Morgue T-Virus – Kill Her Tonight Toxic Zombie – Stranger Things

As we enter head into mid-spring and deeper into the heart of build season, the Big Scary Show is doing its part by keeping you up to date on all the latest news, information and everything to keep you entertained as you start laying out the plans for your haunts.

Storm rants about seagulls and aliens in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim discusses Chinese tortures and executions in Between the Corpses. Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News. The Old Crone talks recruiting. There’s a Gruesome Giveaway question for the month of May. We spin some rockin’ tunes to keep you going as you work on your shows. And to top it off, Meathook Jim brings you a pair of interviews from the Oddities and Curiosities Expo in Columbus, Ohio.

The Roundtable of Terror invites the next generation of haunt owners to discuss what it’s like being a younger haunter. The guests range in age from 32 all the way down to 17. They discuss not only the trials and tribulations of being a young haunt owner, but also the correct ways to market to their demographic. You might want to tune in and find out their secrets. All this, and much much more.

We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOW

Featured music: Coffin Caddies - Zombies Ate my Neighbors

Dali Van Gogh - The Demon

Army of Walking Corpses - Crawl

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It's December and that means it's time for the big holiday, KRAMPUSNACHT (what holiday did you think we were talking about?) Yes, Krampus is out and about and looking for all the naughty children to punish. so the 4 (g)hosts are in hiding so they don't get whipped or carried off. Safe and sound in their own lairs, they bring you this Krampus-themed episode of the show.

Storm is ranting about something timely and very un-Krampuslike in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim travels to Switzerland for his Between the Corpses segment. Badger brings you news of haunts putting on Krampus events this month in Deadline News, (plus giving you the December Gruesome Giveaway.) Jerry Vayne brings you all the Krampus-laden music you can handle. Vysther is back with his Haunted Vista, and we pay tribute to one of our very first major guests on the show who passed away last week.

The Roundtable of Terror is all about Krampus and other holiday creatures from European folklore as we welcome back Allen Hopps to join us for a conversation about creatures that probably scared the dickens out of your German and Austrian grandparents and great-grandparents. It's a fun and educational roundtable you won't want to miss. All this, and so much more.

We hid the body, but you will become an accomplice, just by listening to....T?HE BIG SCARY SHOW!

Featured music: Michael Gaither - The Krampus Comes Out Tonight Midnight Syndicate - Krampus Snowy Shaw - Krampus Snowy Shaw - Nachtgeist

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Episode 265

It’s HOT outside, but the Big Scary Show is back and bringing you some cool interviews, news, and information to keep you occupied and entertained while you toil away at work, relax in the sun, or plan out the new parts of your haunt.

Storm rants about AI technology in a Haunt Minute, Meathook Jim discusses the Festival of Death, Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News, and The Old Crone speaks with a videographer about how he shoots inside haunted attractions. And speaking of haunted attractions, Badger brings you interviews with three different haunted attractions in NC that were recorded at the recent Carolina Fear Fest.. We might also have a Gruesome Giveaway winner for the month of June. Stick around and find out.

The Roundtable of Terror discusses how to film inside your haunted attraction. We speak with a trio of photographers about the best ways to promote your haunt, tips and tricks for making it look spooky and amazing, and how you don’t need thousands of dollars worth of equipment to get great results. It’s a fun and interesting conversation you don’t want to miss.

We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOW. (And stay hydrated)

Featured music: Gathering of Darkness - Darkness Falls

Grave Tone - The Final Hour

Prelude to a Nightmare - Prelude to a Nightmare

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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 Housetop

Parade of the Tin Soldiers

Little Helpers

Christmas at Midnight

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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 season

There 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

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Episode 248

Well, here it is. The week of Halloween. All of the hard work has been leading up to this. Haunts are having banner years and the Big Scary Show is here to give you what you want for Halloween. Badger brings us a trio of interviews with haunts in the woods, as he talks with Boogerwoods, Midway Wicked Woods, and SpookyWoods.

The Roundtable of Terror is all about scare-acting and the science of FEAR, with our guest Ken Leary. The (g)hosts might even learn a thing or two regarding our favorite subject of fear.

Badger brings us the latest in Deadline News, Storm rants about Halloween Party Poopers, in a Haunt Minute, Meathook Jim is back with a trio of Halloween themed beers, In Between the Corpses. We a Gruesome Giveaway winner, and we have another visit from the Old Crone, while Jerry spins a trio of Halloween Tunes.

We hid the body, and you will become an accomplice, just by listening to….

THE BIG SCARY SHOW – Halloween Episode!

Featured Music:

13 Pagan Holiday 13 – Long Shadows Fall on Halloween

Alice Cooper – Keepin’ Halloween Alive

King Diamond – Halloween

Episode 246

It’s here! After 11 long months, Haunt Season 2021 is officially upon us and we’re so excited that the Big Scary Show is bringing you some great stuff to celebrate.

Storm is ranting about ghosts and real estate in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim begins an ALL NEW theme for Between the Corpses, focusing on Halloween themed craft beers. Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News, as well as a few interviews from CreepyCon, including R A Mihailoff, Josiah Hex, and Pumkin the Clown. There's a trio of rockin’ tunes to kick off haunt season, The Old Crone is back talking about actor training, and there just may be a winner for the September Gruesome Giveaway.. Who is it? Stay tuned.

While professional haunts are opening up all over the country, the Roundtable of Terror decides to bring in some folks who know a bit about those ‘other’ haunted houses out there. We have paranormal investigators from TN, FL and RI take a seat at our table to discuss and share stories about what’s lurking in haunted places and how they collect evidence to answer the question...do ghosts and spirits exist? This is a Roundtable not to be missed.

We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOW

Featured music: Lita Ford - Devil in my Head Little Miss Stakes - Drag Queen Dracula Michale Graves and Gotham Road - Seasons of the Witch

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Mid-July! the heat is up and haunts are in full swing during build season, but we are going to talk about the important ( and sometimes overlooked) subject of actor training, which lead us to…..THE ROUNDTABLE OF TERROR!

The freshly polished, Amish made table is surrounded by a trio of Chicago haunters, including Japes Palles, Brad “Doogie” Sauper, and Jillian Luce. It’s a lively conversation, that covers many different aspects of haunt actor training.

Badger brings us the latest Deadline News, Storm rants about build time and big happenings, in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim takes Between the Corpses to Iceland, while the Haunt-strumentalist spins a trio of spooky tunes. Rounding out the show is our new segment, Ask the Old Crone, with Jonna Summers.

We hid the body, but you will become an accomplice, just by listening to…….

The BIG SCARY SHOW!!

Featured Music:

Dr. Frankenfingers – An Unholy Citadel

First Jason – Jason Never Dies

The Jimmy Psycho Experiment – Munsters Demo Lounge Version Theme

Episode 215

As we move into the dog days of summer and try to keep social distancing and wearing masks, the Big Scary Show continues to bring you all the news, information and entertainment you've come to expect. Hang in there for a few more weeks and maybe, just maybe, the weather will start turning cooler and our minds will definitely be turning towards Halloween.

Storm will be ranting on about unsolved mysteries and more in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim shares with us burial practices in Romania. Badger brings you the latest information in Deadline News. The Haunt-Strumentalist Jerry Vayne spins a trio of rockin' tunes to keep you moving during build season. And Vyshter continues his countdown on 'The Horror of it All'.

Speaking of build season, the Roundtable of Terror talks to three home haunters about how they get ready for the Halloween season. It's an interesting conversation that even sends Meathook Jim strolling down memory lane. If you're already checking out the hardware and craft stores for Halloween decorations, then you'll want to listen in. All this, plus so much more.

We hid the body, but you will become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOW

Featured Music Calabrese - Ghostwolves

Gargantua - Black Lagoon

The Independents - Walking Dead

Episode 255

‘Tis the season of love and the Big Scary Show is feeling it as we’d love to have you listen to this current episode and get your haunted attraction fix as we countdown towards Transworld.

Storm is ranting about local laws in a Haunt Minute, Meathook Jim discusses torture techniques in ancient Greece, Badger bring you the latest in Deadline News, The Old Crone is back talking about branding (and not the type involving red-hot pokers) and we bring you more spooky tunes to keep you in the haunting spirit.

Speaking of the season of love, the (g)hosts invite haunt owners from Alabama, Michigan, and New Jersey to have a seat at the Roundtable of Terror, and have a conversation regarding their Valentine’s Day events. How difficult is it to put on such an event and why is going to a haunted attraction the perfect Valentine's Day date? Tune in to find out. So grab your significant other, dim the lights, cozy up to the fire, and enjoy Episode 255 of the Big Scary Show.

We hid the body, but you will become an accomplice just by listening to........The BIG SCARY SHOW

Featured Music: Michael Hedstrom - The House on the Hill

PTAN - Prelude to a Nightmare

Verse 13 - The Asylum Speaks

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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 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 Unleashed

Unexpected Shadows

Shadows (The Haunt Rocker Remix) w/ Jerry Vayne

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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

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Transworld 2022 is in the books. Four days of amazing props, lighting, costumes, escape rooms, masks, makeup, Christmas decorations, animatronics, and so much more. Badger, The Old Crone, Wicked Wendy, and Sylvia Vile all descended upon St Louis and talked to so many people that we can’t get it all in one show. There are LOTS of interviews from the show floor by vendors like: Boneyard Productions, Kreepsville 666, MadnessFX, Nick Wolfe, Poison Props, KayCellFX, ToxicFX, When Hinges Creak, Haunt Scheduler, Rich Bianco from Transworld, and more.

Storm is ranting about haunted ventriloquist dolls in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim discusses torture and execution methods from ancient Rome. Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News. The Old Crone gives you a ‘best of’ the Oscares awards from Transworld. There’s also a trio of spooky tunes, and we just might have a Gruesome Giveaway winner for the month of March (sponsored by Screamline Studios).

No Roundtable of Terror this show as we have too many interviews, but it will return next episode. 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 - Carnival of Carnage

Shadow Symphony - Wailing in the Air

Midnight Syndicate - Haverghast Asylum

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Can you believe it’s been 9 years since the Big Scary Show debuted? 235 episodes later, here we are. It’s been an amazing run, meeting great haunters, celebrities, and so much more. The 4 (g)hosts would like to thank each and every one of you that has taken the time to make us a part of your haunt schedule. Whether you’ve listened to us for 1 episode or 235, our listeners mean everything to us and without you. We are nothing.

Storm rants about angry animals, in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim travels to Sweden, Between the Corpses, Badger reads the latest in Deadline News, and the Haunt-Strumentalist Jerry Vayne spins a trio of tunes worthy of our anniversary show.

The four (g)hosts sit down at the Roundtable of Table to talk about the past 9 years, and especially the challenges we’ve had for the past year. It’s a shorter than usual Roundtable as we’re gearing up for Transworld and there’s so much to prepare. Here’s to many more years.

We hid the body, but YOU will become an accomplice just by listening to........THE BIG SCARY SHOW!!!.

Featured music:

Eerie Von - Nightmare

The Gladezmen - Big Ol Monster

Lucifer Fulci - The Dead Girl Master

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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

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Episode 221

It's October...and that means it's haunt season! The haunted attractions that are open this year are welcoming everyone craving the latest and scariest things. So what are haunts doing behind the scenes to keep everyone safe while still being scary? Stick around.

Storm is ranting again in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim is talking between the Corpses. Badger is reading the latest in Deadline News. And the Haunt-Strumentalist Jerry Vayne spins some creepy tunes courtesy of Sam Haynes. Vysther is back with the finale of his 'The Horror of it All' countdown, and there's an awesome Gruesome Giveaway for the month of October.

The Roundtable of Terror talks with several actors and staff of haunted houses in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Colorado to find out how the 2020 season is progressing and the steps they are taking to keep everyone safe. If you're on the fence about attending your local attractions, this informative and interesting Roundtable may help you decide.

We hid the body, but you'll be an accomplice just by listening to........ The BIG SCARY SHOW.

Featured Music

Sam Haynes - Nightshade , Catacombs, Dead and Buried

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Yes, we know it’s hot out there, but it’s finally August and that means there’s only one more month until September which starts the haunt season for many of us. So bear with it just a little while longer and may we suggest grabbing a cold beverage and tuning into Episode 268 of the Big Scary Show to get you in the mood for Fall.

Storm is ranting about Halloween disasters in a Haunt Minute, Meathook Jim discusses burning as a form of torture in Between the Corpses, and Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News. The Old Crone headed down to the Texas Haunters Convention a couple weeks ago and brought back some interviews with Matthew from the Texas Haunters Convention, The Chamber of Haunters, and more.

The Roundtable of Terror discusses how haunts can cross-promote and work together. We invite representatives from Louisville Halloween and the Ohio Haunters Association to take a seat at the table to discuss how everyone benefits when there’s no feuding between haunts. Save the feuds for professional wrestling.

We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOW. (And stay hydrated)

Featured music: 13 Pagan Holiday 13 - She’s Dead

Little Miss Stakes - Drag Queen Dracula

PsychoCharger - Route 666

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Episode 327

It’s Halloween, the most wonderful day of the year and the (g)hosts are ready to

celebrate. We’re setting up our final decorations, getting candy ready for trick or

treaters, and looking forward to seeing all the spooky fun that goes on tonight. But even

though the season is winding down, the Big Scary Show is always here to talk about

Halloween, haunted houses, and horror. So don’t be sad that tomorrow is November

and people will turn their thoughts towards that other holiday coming soon, just enjoy

tonight, for it's finally All Hallow’s Eve,

Storm is ranting about Halloween music in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim winds up his

talks on torture and executions in Between the Corpses. Badger brings you the latest in

Deadline news, and The Old Crone reads us a spooky original story. Vysther is back and

giving us some Halloween reminiscences. We’re bringing you some special Halloween

messages from the (g)hosts. And finally, we’re spinning some rockin’ tunes to help you

celebrate the greatest day of the year.

Being Halloween, the Roundtable of Terror always tries to bring you the very best

possible discussions for this special holiday and somehow we manage to do so yet

again. The (g)hosts sit down with none other than Victoria Price, daughter of the

legendary Vincent Price to discuss his long and storied career and what it was like

having a famous horror icon as a father. It is a VERY fun and interesting conversation

that you absolutely 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 Happy Halloween)

Featured music:

PsychoCharger - Tonight is Halloween

Ragdolls - Halloween Night

13 Pagan Holiday 13 - Long Shadows Fall on Halloween

Wednesday 13 - Halloween 13-13

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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

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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

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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

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Haunt Season Begins!

Here it is , September, and haunts around the country are starting to open their doors for a frightfully good time for all!. Badger brings us a slew of interviews from CreepyCon, in Knoxville, TN, including Blake best, Jennifer Jonesy, J Michael Roddy, Pumpkin Clown, Screamville, Frightworks, Terror Manor, Twisted Garden Studios, and the upcoming Scarefest in Lexington, KY.

The Roundtable of Terror is a conversation of all things Halloween, as Badger, Storm, Meathook Jim and the Old Crone have a lively conversation, while Meathook Jim is till being cryptic about appearances, and the possibility of a new subject for Between the Corpses.

Badger brings us the latest Deadline News, Storm rants, in a Haunt Minute, Meathook Jim travels to Barbados in Between the Corpses, and Jerry Vayne spins us the spooky tunes.

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Featured Music:

Prelude to a Nightmare- Prelude to a Nightmare

Shadows Symphony – Beneath the Dark (BSS exclusive)

Sinister Symphonies – The Doll House

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Episode 252

As we wind down our final show of the year, we start to look back at how the year 2021 treated the haunt industry. To say it was...interesting would certainly be an understatement. If only someone had taken data from the past couple seasons and used it to come up with a general state of the haunt industry. What? Someone did that? And they also happen to be a sponsor of the Big Scary Show? How convenient.

Storm will be ranting about haunters taking advantage of supply chain economics in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim counts down some of his favorite haunt-themed adult beverages of 2021 in Between the Corpses. Badger will be reading the latest in Deadline News. We have a trio of spooky Christmas tunes to keep you in the holiday spirit. The Old Crone is back talking about making plans for the new year. And do we have a Gruesome Giveaway winner for December? Stay tuned to find out.

The Roundtable of Terror welcomes Alex Linebrink of HauntPay to have a seat and discuss all the new things HauntPay is offering to clients, as well as their newly-released ‘State of the Industry’ report. Some of the things they found were quite surprising and may change the way some haunters run their events. If you own a haunted attraction, you definitely should give this a listen. All this, and so much more.

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Featured music: (Midnight Syndicate)

Krampus

Up on the Housetop

Parade of the Tin Soldiers

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It's mid-January and while a lot of people aren't even thinking about Halloween, now is the time for haunt owners to start planning their marketing campaign for 2022. Marketing guru and the Voice From Hell, Dick Terhune joins the (g)hosts at the Roundtable of Terror for a conversation about marketing strategy, and how demographics play a huge role. They also discuss A Christmas Carol ( in January???).

Badger is back with the latest in Deadline News, Storm rants about haunted Christmas gifts, in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim continues the history of torture and execution, in Between the Corpses, while The Old Crone returns with a segment on designing a logo. All of this is tied together by the Haunt-strumentalist spinning a trio of spooky tunes.

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Featured Music:

Demented Are Go - Welcome Back to Insanity Hall

DIEMONSTERDIE - Lucky Number 666

Dr. Frankenfingers - An Unholy Citadel

And just like that, it’s over. The decorations are being taken down, the leftover candy

has been eaten, the haunts are shutting their doors, and the monsters are laying low

until next season. But before you start to suffer from post-Halloween Depression, let the

Big Scary Show remind you that we’re here all year long to keep your Halloween fix

going. After all, we’re only a month away from Krampus and Christmas haunted houses,

right?

Storm is ranting in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim starts a new chapter in Between the

Corpses. Badger brings you the latest in Deadline news and brings you a pair of late

season interviews from a couple of haunted attractions. The Old Crone discusses touch

haunts. Jerry Vayne is back and talking to the owners of The Ritual Haunted House in

Colorado, and finally, we’re spinning some spooky tunes to help you deal with the end of

the season.

The Roundtable of Terror sits down with Alex from Hauntpay to discuss the state of the

haunt industry for the 2024 season. He’s been collecting data from haunt owners for

months about how they operate their haunts and now he’s here to discuss his findings.

It’s interesting and informative and may influence how you run your haunted attraction

next year. You don’t want to miss it. All this, and so much more.

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SCARY SHOW.

Featured music:

Michael Hedstrom - Hall of Portraits

Jerry Vayne - Empty Inside

Sinister Sonics - Zombo’s Midnight Midway

Verse 13 - Blighted

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Welcome to June and the weather is heating up. Haunted house structures are going up, conventions are happening, and we’re only 4 months away from October. Where does the time go? Before you panic, let the Big Scary Show keep you focused as you work on your builds. We have a jam-packed episode filled with lots of cool and creepy stuff.

Badger visits his old hometown of Raleigh, NC and attends the Carolina Fear Fest. He brings back a bunch of interviews with vendors, celebrities, bands, and some charity events that are happening soon. Storm rants about sequels in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim talks about the Bog People in Between the Corpses. Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News. The Old Crone is back and talking about security for your haunt.. In addition, Badger brings you a brand new Gruesome Giveaway for the month of June so listen carefully and enter to win a great prize from Screamline Studios.

The Roundtable of terror tackles Storm’s favorite topic...Cryptids. We invite a pair of experts on the subject to talk about monsters, bring up local lore, and how you can utilize cryptids in your haunted attraction. This is one of the most fascinating conversations we’ve had and we hope you’ll stick around for that. All this, and so much more. (And stay hydrated if you’re working outside).

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Featured music: Creature Feature - American Gothic

Wednesday 13 - Come Out and Plague

Dirty Dead - Meet Me at the Morgue

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Episode 240

As we move into July and the hot weather, the Big Scary Show is doing its best to keep things cool while we patiently wait for Fall. Build season is in full swing and haunts are starting to hire for September and October. Thankfully, there’s only one more season to get through.

Speaking of hot weather, Storm is ranting about how it actually can make you a better actor in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim heads to the hot country of Botswana Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest news hot off the presses, and the Haunt-strumentalist plays some of the hottest tunes to get you moving during your builds. There’s a Gruesome Giveaway for July, plus we get another visit from the Old Crone.

Ironically, the Roundtable of Terror is all about the Old Crone as we welcome her (real name Johnna Summers) to have a seat and talk about her life and her haunt, Banshee Manor in Arkansas. She plans to be with us for a long time and we couldn’t be more thrilled. Be sure to stay tuned for her new segment on this show.

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Featured music:

The Rhythm Coffin - Monster Mash (With Davey Suicide and Calico of Beasto Blanco)

Van Helsing’s Curse - Halloween

Wednesday 13 - Halloween 13-13

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Haunt Season is under way, as more haunts are opening up throughout September. But the (g)hosts, are surrounded by Paranormal Investigators and we chat about investigating a true “haunted” house and some amazing experiences and stories from Christopher Pressley, Ryan Olstad, and Heidi Pulskamp.

Badger might have a Gruesome Giveaway Winner, but first he has to get through Deadline News. Storm is going on about the CDC and Halloween Guideline, in a Haunt Minute. On Between the Corpses, Meathook Jim ventures to Ancient and Modern Egypt, and Vsyther is back with The Horror of it All, part 7. And we would be remiss to forget the Haunt-strumentalist as he spins a quartet of brand new spooky tunes from the Rhythm Coffin.

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Featured Music:

The Rhythm Coffin:

Yeah Yeah a Go Go, Tombstoned, Coffin Creep, Balladstein

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

Haunt season 2024 is in full swing and the sounds of fear are in the air. Haunted houses

are terrifying customers, clowns are running rampant, and the smell of chainsaw

exhaust is in the air. What a glorious time to be alive. Whether you’re heading down the

street to see your favorite yard display, going across town to visit a local haunt, or

traveling across the country to see the biggest and scariest attractions in the country, let

the Big Scary Show, episode 326 keep you informed and entertained as we enjoy the

month of October.

Storm is ranting about home haunts coming alive and attacking people in a Haunt

Minute. Meathook Jim continues to discuss Ethnic Cleansing in Between the Corpses.

Badger reads the latest in Deadline News, as well as bringing us interviews from haunts

in NC and Virginia. The Old Crone goes on a ghost hunt, and we’re spinning some

spooky tunes courtesy of Midnight Syndicate.

The Roundtable of T error hates to bring it up, but the season is all too short, and we’re

talking about the end of the haunt season. We bring in Kris Zahrobsky from Transworld

to discuss the Legendary Haunt T our, a great way to celebrate the end of haunt season.

Come party with fellow haunters as they tour some legendary haunts in Ohio, (plus a

special trip to a legendary fruit farm). This is the perfect way to close out the 2024

season. 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 324. (and support your local haunts)

Featured music: (Midnight Syndicate)

Carnival of Carnage

Nocturn Aeternus

Winged Fury

Black Woods

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Transworld 2022 is in the books. Four days of amazing props, lighting, costumes, escape rooms, masks, makeup, Christmas decorations, animatronics, and so much more. Badger, The Old Crone, Wicked Wendy, and Sylvia Vile all descended upon St Louis and talked to so many people that we can’t get it all in one show. There are LOTS of interviews from the show floor by vendors like: Boneyard Productions, Kreepsville 666, MadnessFX, Nick Wolfe, Poison Props, KayCellFX, ToxicFX, When Hinges Creak, Haunt Scheduler, Rich Bianco from Transworld, and more.

Storm is ranting about haunted ventriloquist dolls in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim discusses torture and execution methods from ancient Rome. Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News. The Old Crone gives you a ‘best of’ the Oscares awards from Transworld. There’s also a trio of spooky tunes, and we just might have a Gruesome Giveaway winner for the month of March (sponsored by Screamline Studios).

No Roundtable of Terror this show as we have too many interviews, but it will return next episode. All this, and so much more,

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Featured music: Midnight Syndicate - Carnival of Carnage

Shadow Symphony - Wailing in the Air

Midnight Syndicate - Haverghast Asylum

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Episode 231

While we hunker down and try to ride out this long cold winter, the Big Scary Show is keeping things warm with some of the hottest things going on in the haunted house industry, Grab a cup of coffee, tea, or hot toddy, settle into your favorite couch, cover yourself with a blanket and let the Big Scary Show keep you warm.

Storm is ranting as usual, in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim takes you someplace warm in Between the Corpses, Badger reads the latest in Deadline News, the Haunt-Strumetallist Jerry Vayne spins a trio of spooky tunes guaranteed to make your blood run cold, and Vysther returns with his take on ‘The Stand’.

The Roundtable of Terror brings us the 13th edition of the haunt industry's favorite game show, the 13 Questions of Doom, with very special guest contestant David Howard Thornton. How does he do against our reigning champion? Stay tuned and find out. All this plus much more.

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Featured music:

Audio Zombie - Rainbow Flavored Nightmares

Gathering of Darkness - Souls of Black

Virgil Franklin - They Taste Funny

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It’s August and it’s HOT! I think most of us are longing for the fall when leaves start changing colors, temperatures start dropping, and haunts start opening. We only have a few more weeks to go, so let the Big Scary Show keep you company while we wait it out. We promise that fall will soon be here.

Storm is ranting about the Olympics in a Haunt Minute, Meathook Jim travels to Japan in Between the Corpses, Badger reads Deadline News, and there are some spooky tunes to be shared to get your blood pumping while you work on those builds. There’s no ‘Ask the Old Crone’ segment this week because we sent her to the NW Arkansas Comic Con and she brings us back some great interviews you don’t want to miss. We also have a new Gruesome Giveaway for the month of August. If you win, you’ll get a great prize from Screamline Studios, just in time for haunt season.

The Roundtable of Terror sits down with Doug Sheldon of Fear Expo and show sponsor Patrick Voss from VFX to discuss this new trade show coming to Owensboro Kentucky in January. We discuss all the ins and outs of hosting a new show and what you can expect if you attend. It’s not too early to start making those plans. And why Owensboro, Kentucky? Tune in to find out.

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Featured Music: (Grave Robber)

Nightbreed

Army of the Dead

Grandma Got Half Eaten by a Zombie

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Episode 260

Can you believe it's been 10 years since the Big Scary Show put out its first podcast covering the haunt, Halloween, and horror industry? A lot has changed over the past decade. Those first shows were rough and we really didn’t know what we were doing. We still don’t claim to know what we’re doing, but hopefully the show sounds a bit better. We're celebrating the occasion with the second part of our coverage of Transworld from St Louis. We’re bringing you a lot of interviews with vendors and a lot of industry professionals send us best wishes.

Storm rants about lumberjack werewolves in a Haunt Minute (yes really). Meathook Jim discusses Vikings in Between the Corpses. Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News. The Old Crone talks to a few award winners at the Oscares at Transworld. There’s a Gruesome Giveaway for April. We spin some rockin’ tunes to keep you in the mood. And Vysther makes a surprise return with what may be his final edition of the Haunted Vista. You don’t want to miss it.

The Roundtable returns with the (g)hosts discussing 10 years on the air. Lots of stories, memories, and just how far we’ve come. If you’ve been with us from the beginning, you may remember some fun moments we’ve had. What are some of YOUR favorite moments? Drop us a line and let us know.

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Featured music: The Graveyard Boulevard - Meet Me at the Grave

The Supersuckers - Sleepy Vampire

The Pine Box Boys - Mr. Skeleton

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It’s finally the first week of August and (gasp) haunted attractions will be opening up next month. Time to start getting excited as there’s only one more full month of waiting. In the meantime, are you making plans to visit multiple haunts this season? What do you do when planning a long trip to visit haunts? Have no idea where to begin? The Big Scary Show can help.

Storm rants about the motherload of Halloween candy, in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim talks about Islamic funeral practices in Between the Corpses. Badger reads Deadline News. The Haunt-strumetallist Jerry Vayne spins a trio of dark spooky tunes to drive away the heat. And the Old Crone discusses the importance of having a good backstory for your haunt.

Speaking of long road trips, We invite Nick and Beverly Pappas to the Roundtable of Terror to discuss the GREATEST ROAD TRIP EVER, visiting lots of haunts in many different states over a period of many weeks. They’re planning to spend 6 weeks on the road this fall seeing some of the greatest haunts in the country and we find out how they plan their routes, how they prepare, and some great tips in case you want to do the same thing. It’s a discussion you don’t want to miss. All this, and so much more.

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It’s August, Fall is just around the corner, and Badger just returned from the West Coast after covering Midsummer Scream in Long Beach, CA. There was SO much going on, that this will only be part 1 of our coverage. Unable to make the show? Don’t worry, you’ll feel like you were there with all the interviews we’re bringing you..

Storm is ranting about cookie cutters(?) in a haunt minute. Meathook Jim is talking about medieval torture devices in Between the Corpses. Badger brings you the latest in Deadline news, and the Old Crone is back with advice about how to avoid the haunt flu. There’s a new Gruesome Giveaway for the month of August and remember, you can’t win if you don’t enter.

The Roundtable of Terror discusses a pair of pretty cool events happening in NC and MO this Fall and how they’re connected with a couple of haunted attractions. You’ll want to make sure you stick around for that.

We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOW. (And stay hydrated)

Featured music: Chris Thomas - Creepy Town

Mystary - Room No 07

Sam Haynes - Nightshade

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Episode 251

Well, we’ve moved into the heart of the holiday season and we’re all anxiously awaiting the arrival of that big guy who visits once a year to bring us holiday surprises. Of course we’re talking about Der Krampus. Who did you think we meant? The Big Scary Show (g)hosts have hopefully all been good this year so that during Krampunacht, none of them will get carried away and punished. The haunt industry has embraced Krampus as part of their off season haunt events and it’s definitely becoming a bigger part of the holiday season. The Big Scary Show brings you all things Krampus for Episode 251. (Hope you haven’t been too naughty).

Storm rants about branding Der Krampus including getting him corporate sponsorship in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim will once again drink his way Between the Corpses with some spooky adult beverages. Badger will be reading the latest Deadline News, including some upcoming Krampus related events. The Old Crone returns to talk about planning for 2022. There’s a new Gruesome Giveaway for the month of December, plus a trio of spooky holiday related tunes to get you into the holiday spirit.

The Roundtable of Terror features all things Krampus with our friend Allen Hopps of Dark Hour Haunted House in Plano, Texas. His knowledge of Der Krampus is extensive, and we talk about how Krampus has integrated itself into American culture and how haunts are taking advantage of it. Fun fact: Did you know Der Krampus was almost killed by Hitler? Confused? Tune in and find out how.

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Featured music: (Midnight Syndicate)

Little Helpers

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

Christmas at Midnight

Episode 239

Well, Haunters…here we are, the middle of June, most restrictions have been lifted, and build season is well under way. We would like to offer up moment of silence for a fallen haunter who impacted many people in the industry with his talents and outgoing personality. R.I.P. Steve Guild, you will be missed…

The Roundtable of Terror is all about The Haunted Attraction Association and the 3 year plan, Newly elected President Spencer Terry joins us for a chat about the future of the industry, and the aforementioned 3 year plan.

Badger brings us the latest in Deadline News, Storm rants about time travel, in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim is traveling to Romania in Between the Corpses, while the Haunt-strumentalist Jerry Vayne spins a trio of spooky tunes. Our new segment, Ask the Old Crone is back and she’s talking location, location, location. Vysther has returned from the netherworld with his Haunted Vista.

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Featured Music:

Creature Feature – American Gothic

Ragdolls- Halloween Night

Solitude Black – October Symphony

Episode 238

As we slowly slide into the summer months, the country is opening up again. Build season is in full swing now, and Brood X reaches it peak this week, followed by the zombie cicadas ( seriously, look it up). Badger wraps up his coverage of Transworld 2021, interviewing CFX Masks, Scareit Badges, Zombie Skin, Hallucinations Creations, Grave FX and Screaming Banshee Studios.

The Roundtable of Terror is all about Podcasting, as the we invite Haunt Weekly, Haunt Scene, Haunting U. and WrestleHorror to pull up a chair and discuss their podcasts and how each has a special niche in the industry.

Badger brings us the latest in Deadline News, Storm rants about the Queen Mary sinking, in a Haunt Minute, Meathook Jim travels to Russia in Between the Corpses and Jonna Summers debuts a new segment called Ask the Old Crone. The Haunt-strumentalist, Jerry Vayne spins us a trio of spooky tunes, including an unreleased Midnight Syndicate track that was created for the live show.

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Featured Music:

Midnight Syndicate – Creatures of Darkness ( radio edit)

The B Movie Monsters – 10-31

Transylvania Transport Co. – Suture Island

Episode 217

Here it is, the middle of August. Haunt season is just around corner, in spite of the global situation. Now is the time to start the audition and training process for a lot of haunts. The Roundtable of Terror offers up a trio of electric chairs to Japes Palles, Andy Arrasmith and Matt Clayton, as we discuss the training process, how it will possibly differ this year, and due to social distancing, the need for veteran actors to carry the season.

Badger sits down to talk with fellow consultant Scott Swenson about a new project he is involved in called Undead in the Water, but you have to listen to find out more about this intriguing concept.

Badger reads us the latest in Deadline News, Storm rants on about the mystery seeds from China, in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim's Between the Corpses is all about Funeral customs in Germany, and the Haunt-strumentalist Jerry Vayne spins us a trio of spooky tunes.

We Hid The Body, but you will become an accomplice, just by listening to......

THE BIG SCARY SHOW

Featured Music:

Dr Frankenfingers - An Unholy Citadel

Ven Helsing's Curse - Halloween

Wednesday 13 - What the Night Brings

Episode 223

Well, October and Halloween have passed us by but the Big Scary Show will still be here to help you get over your PHD (Post Halloween Depression). The 4 (g)hosts sit down at the Roundtable of Terror with several haunt owners from Virginia, Kentucky, and Utah to talk about their seasons and the adjustments they had to make in order to keep their haunts open and everyone safe (and scared). It's a very interesting conversation you don't want to miss, especially if you own or manage a haunt.

Storm rants on about haunted car washes, Meathook Jim discusses burial practices in Italy, Badger reads the news, and Jerry Vayne spins a trio of haunted tunes to keep the Halloween spirit alive. We gave Vysther the night off so he can recover from his holiday season. There's a Gruesome Giveaway for November, so be sure to listen carefully and enter the contest. All this and so much more!

We hid the body....but you will become an accomplice just by listening to THE BIG SCARY SHOW.

Featured Music Audio Zombie - The Living Dead

Van Helsing's Curse - Halloween

Wednesday 13 - Halloween 13-13

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