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It’s Ladies Night on the Big Scary Show, but unlike most horror movies it will be the women of the Haunted Attraction Industry that will be making a killing, and the stage is the Midwest Haunter’s Convention. Jerry will get you in touch with your feminine side with a selection of female bands to rock your world. Badger brings you more interviews from the show floor and some in-depth coverage from behind the scenes during the body painting for the costume ball. Storm documents his travels to Columbus with some ramblings and then rants about your career choice in haunts if you are a stick in the mud in Haunt Minute. The Unknown Scare Actor has you explore another phobia in Facing your Fears, and gets some face to face time with folks at the convention. The Roundtable of Terror breaks through the glass ceiling of the casket with guests Rebecca Rose and Michele Arroyo. They address owning and operating haunts, the challenges and struggles they have faced with sexism in the industry, and what ways the

We have filed away all the brochures, washed off the body paint, and paid up the bar tab from the crew traveling out to Columbus for the Midwest Haunter’s Convention. Now get ready as Creepy Collection is bringing you a Deadline News Special Edition packed with big coverage right from the show floor. The Roundtable of Terror brings together three of the biggest names in music for the haunted attraction industry. Ed Douglas, Virgil Franklin, and Jerry Vayne share how they make the music that brings haunts to life. The Unknown Scare Actor brings you a MHC inspired Face Your Fears, and Storm rants about heads on spikes in the Haunt Minute. Badger brings you the latest Deadline News with a special announcement on MHC 2013, and Jerry is inspired by the roundtable for the music selection this week. You also never know who will pop in with antics from the pre-show bus tour and the convention weekend. Brace yourself because Creepy Collection is allowing this special edition to show you where we hid the body at

The Big Scary Show is going to Midwest Haunter’s Convention so you don’t have too!! We have emptied the studios to travel by plane, bus, and car. The Roundtable of Terror is likely happening at this very moment with a few haunters gathered around to discuss a trending topic over a beverage or three, and great sound bites will be had all weekend. Did you think we were going to give you a break from having to look over your shoulder? Of course not! While the guys are out in Columbus you get a brand new episode! Badger digs up some Hollywood icons that stand a head above the rest with interviews with Angus Scrimm, The Tall Man himself, actor Chris Sarandon, and David “Darth Vader” Prowse. A fresh Deadline News segment comes at you along with Storm ranting about new zombie origins in the Haunt Minute. Jerry is serving up some kicking music to keep you scary, and the Unknown Scare Actor has pulled together a ton of fun shout outs to get you off guard before you Face Your Fears. We hid the b

Did you glance up and suddenly see something in the rear view mirror? It’s only the Big Scary Show lurking in the back seat as you make your way to a convention or your workshop. The show starts off by having Storm parallel park into the Garage of Evil before ranting in Haunt Minute about the appeal of a piece of fiberglass over the wonders of nature and science. Badger and the Unknown Scare Actor take time to sit down with the organizers of the Midwest Haunterís Convention to get you all the last minute details on the big event. Deadline News comes screaming at you as Badger has the details on the big stories of the week. The steel cage gets lowered over the Round Table of Terror as we bring in Allen Hopps, Bud Stross, and Amber Johnson to address the age old haunted attraction debate of masks vs. make up. The conversation is so intense that the technical difficulties from Las Vegas will not keep the Haunt Rocker from being a part of it. Jerry also has several creepy new songs that were sent his way an

Coverage of the 2012 HauntCon show was so extensive; Thorn Web Designs is bringing you a Deadline News Special Edition. Badger and the Unknown Scare Actor collected interviews and commentary from the show floor while The Haunt Rocker and Storm held down the fort at the studios to add some flair and music that only the Big Scary Show can provide. Headlining this special report: Quan Gan of Darklight : Precision Lighting Systems Chris Markgraf of Froggy’s Fog A conversation with Granny RJ Haddy of SyFyís Face Off Season 2 Savana Jade Wehunt from AMC’s The Walking Dead Nick and Brian Wolfe of Evil Twin FX Craig Hines of Dark Imaginings Turn the lights down and the speakers up because Thorn Web Designs is allowing this special edition to show you where we hid the body at HauntCon 2012. Featured music: Dark Lullaby by Prelude to a Nightmare The Haunting of the Crowley House by Shadowís Symphony Guardians of the Night by Virgil

Coming off the heels for the busiest convention weekend for the Haunt industry has not slowed down production of the third episode of the monstrously growing Big Scary Show. First off Badger speaks to Ricou Browning about his career and how he brought to life an iconic movie monster. Then Badger takes a few min with Stacy Saman to talk about her art and Gothic Gourds. Deadline News is packed with late breaking info right off the floor of HauntCon. The Roundtable of Terror welcomes special guest Charles Terry from Haunterís Digest to give us a complete breakdown of Apps and how they can help bring the way your haunt entertains customers to the next level. Jerry Vayne has been getting new music submissions at vayne@bigscaryshow.com and some new dark compositions are featured on the show. The Unknown Scare Actor uses his trip to HauntCon for inspiration while channeling the fears of procrastination and Ohio drivers. Meanwhile Storm redefines reality with a wild rant in the Haunt Minute. Listen carefully for a sp

Episode II What’s this? Something is creeping around in the shadows of the room, it’s big, it’s scary, it can only be the second episode of the frightening new Big Scary Show. Badger has ventured up north to the Canadian Haunted Attractions Conference and speaks to a true Voice From Hell. Stories have been coming in strong at news@bigscaryshow.com so get ready for the Deadline News to keep you informed on Big Scary Happenings. The Roundtable of Terror is having you update your bucket list, as the crew casts away concern about the missing guest and takes on a conversation about the best haunted attractions around the country and what makes them a must see. Jerry Vayne picks some dark tunes for your enjoyment, and then brings new meaning to De-Composing with the premiere of his new segment. The Unknown Scare Actor wants you to Face Your Fears with some feedback on a new direction to his breakdowns of phobias. Storm will rant about fresh air and zombies in the Haunt Minute, while we shake the c

Big Scary Show Episode I Something new has unearthed itself to bring you a frightfully exciting pod cast reaching out across the dark and fearsome landscape of the haunt and horror community. The first episode features Badger bringing to life Frankenhooker’s Patty Mullen with other frights from the Mad Monster Party and the Unknown Scare-Actor has you Face your Fears. The Round Table of Terror takes on Conventions for the debut of this core element of the show. The comments and ideas spill out so much that the allotted time gets tossed into an open grave along with the audio of a key member. Meanwhile Jerry Vayne has come up with some music selection for the show that will help fuel you nightmares and inspires your dark side and Storm rants about traveling as Haunt Minute finds a spot in the show. Finally get ready to be up close and uncomfortable as you meet the crew who bring the scary to this big show. We hid the body, but you will become an accomplice just by listening to this premier episode of the

Episode 267 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 a

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……..

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 equip

Episode 264 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

Episode 263 As we enter head deeper into the heart of build season and the warm weather of late spring, the Big Scary Show is heating up with all the latest news, music, and information you need to hear. We have Kris from the Midwest Haunters Convention who talks all things MHC. If this interview doesn’t convince you to go, nothing will. Storm rants about cursed Indian artifacts in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim discusses Anglo-Saxon tortures and executions in Between the Corpses. Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News. The Old Crone talks about background checks. Is there a Gruesome Giveaway winner for the month of May? We’ll see. And to top it off, we spin some spooky tunes to keep you going as you work on your haunts. The Roundtable of Terror invites a trio of haunt wives from Michigan, Alabama, and Texas to talk about working alongside their spouses on their haunts. It’s not an easy job, but they talk about the hard work and rewards of being married to this industry. Some did it willingly, some&#

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 ma

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

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

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

New BIG SCARY SHOW – Episode 258 – ODDITIES and CURIOSITIES EXPO Episode 258 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 Th

Episode 257 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

Episode 256 Here it is, February, and the Roundtable of Terror is all about sliders.  No , not the small burgers you get at place like White Castle, we are talking about a unique group of actors that “slide” up when you least expect it.  Slider Jesus, Pongo Joe, Sparrow and T join us to talk about the history, skills and experience of being a slider. Badger brings us the latest in Deadline News and a new Gruesome Giveaway, Storm rants about the Mexican Cartel workers, or are they just Haunters on a smoke break?   Meathook talks about the martyrs of the Roman arena, in Between the Corpses, while the Old Crone brings you more wisdom for the Haunt Industry.  all this topped off by the Haunt-strumentalist spinning the spooky tunes. We hid the body, but you will become an accomplice, just by listening to …………… THE BIG SCARY SHOW! Featured Music: The Recently Deceased – It Walks the Rhythm Coffin – Halloween is Like Christmas to Me The Skeleton Beats – Suc