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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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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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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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.

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

Featured music:

Audio Zombie - Rainbow Flavored Nightmares

Gathering of Darkness - Souls of Black

Virgil Franklin - They Taste Funny

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Pro Wrestling & Haunting. What do they have in common? Probably more than you think.

The Roundtable of Terror is a 6 way cage match, with Madd Maxx Morrison, Kongo Kong and Donnie Hoover, fka Shank Dorsey on one team vs Meathook Jim, Badger and Storm. This might just open your eyes to the many similarities the two industries share.

Badger brings us the latest Deadline News, Storm rants about Gorilla Glue Girl, in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim takes you to Morocco in Between the Corpses, while the Haunt-stumentalist Jerry Vayne cues up a trio of spook tunes.

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

Featured Music:

Michael Graves and Gotham Road - Season of the Witch

The Memphis Morticians - Halloween Socks

Michael Hedstrom - The House on the Hill

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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As the icy grip of winter tightens its hold, we found a way to warm you up, as the (g)hosts offer a chair at the Roundtable of Terror to the Voice From Hell, Mr Dick Terhune. He gets in depth with marketing and how to market your haunt during the pandemic. we also learn a bit more about how his evilness became the voice he is today. if you pay attention to this ROT, make sure you enter this month’s Gruesome Giveaway.

Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News, while Storm rants about a “haunted” house in South Carolina, with an unexpected surprise for some adventuresome teens.

Meathook Jim travels to the country of Peru, in Between the Corpses, while the Haunt-strumentalist Jerry Vayne spins you 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:

Little Miss Stakes – Drag Queen Dracula

Memphis Morticians – Halloween Socks

Michael Hedstrom – Hall of Portraits

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

It's the final show of 2020, and as we say goodbye to one crazy year, the Big Scary Show is looking ahead to 2021 and the first haunt convention of the year. HAuNTcon was scheduled to be in Dallas in January, but is now going to be a virtual show. What's a virtual show you may ask? Stay tuned.

Storm is ranting in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim is talking Between the Corpses. Badger is reading Deadline News. And Jerry Vayne brings you five holiday tunes from Midnight Syndicate. Vysther is taking this episode off.

The Roundtable of Terror invites Samantha Grimaldi from HAuNTcon to sit down and discuss all the things they're doing to hold a virtual convention January 19-21st. All the classes, seminars, vendors, and more that you would expect are all going to be there, just in cyberspace. How can you participate? Stay tuned to find out. All this and much, much more as we close out 2020. From all of us at the Big Scary Show, we wish each and every one of our listeners a very happy and safe holiday season, no matter how you choose to celebrate.

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

Featured music: (Midnight Syndicate)

Parade of the Tin Soldiers

God Rest ye Merry Gentlemen

Little Helpers

Up on the Housetop

Christmas at Midnight

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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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As we continue to wrap up Halloween 2020 and rush headlong into the holiday season, the Big Scary Show would like to remind you that we're here for you, every week of the year, keeping you informed and entertained with all things going on in the world of Halloween.

Storm is ranting again in a Haunt Minute, Meathook Jim has traveled to yet another place for Between the Corpses, Badger reads the latest in Deadline News, and Jerry Vayne brings you some rockin' tunes to keep you moving while you finish up your breakdowns, (or perhaps building up for your Christmas haunts?) It's Vysther's anniversary so we gave him the night off.

Attention: haunt owners: Did you notice that people going through your haunt were more...aggressive than in years past? We did, so we've brought in haunt owners and managers from around the US to our Roundtable of Terror to talk about the dreaded Karens and Chads, and all the other difficult customers that seemed to be everywhere this season and how they handled them. If you have a good story about a bad customer, let us know.

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

Featured Music:

Grave Robber - Nightbreed (A Big Scary Show Exclusive)

Michael Hedstrom - The House on the Hill

PsychoCharger - I Eat the Dead

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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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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 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 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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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.

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

THE BIG SCARY SHOW

Featured Music:

The Rhythm Coffin:

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

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

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

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

As we continue to get ready for the season; building in the heat, humidity and mosquitoes, some of us might question why we continue to do this year after year. Some do it for the money, some for the love of Halloween, and some do it for other reasons, including helping those in need. Many haunts out there are doing some amazing things for their communities and not making a dime off of their efforts. We sit down at the Roundtable of Terror with charity haunt owners from Florida, Ohio, and British Columbia and talk about how their home and professional haunts are making a difference in their local areas.

Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News, as well as an exclusive interview with Ari Lehman from the original Friday the 13th movie (which is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year). Storm rants about updating horror icons. Meathook Jim discusses funeral practices in Mexico. The Haunt-Strumetalist Jerry Vayne spins a trio of spooky tunes to keep you in the mood. And Vysther continues his countdown of 'The Horror of it All'. We even have a Gruesome Giveaway for the month of August so listen closely and enter.

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

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Featured Music: First Jason - Jason Never Dies

First Jason - Witch Camp

The Gladezmen - Big Ol' Monster

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

As we enter into July and anxiously keep our fingers crossed about haunt season 2020, the Big Scary Show is keeping you up to date on everything.

Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News, Storm rants about haunts canceling their seasons this year in a Haunt Minute, Meathook Jim talks about burial practices in Germany, and Jerry Vayne brings us a trio of tunes to keep you mind on Halloween as you keep building, painting, clearing out, and readying your haunts for Fall.

Vysther continues his countdown with part 3 of "The Horror of it All", and there's a brand new Gruesome Giveaway for July. Let's see if YOU can be a winner this month.

The Roundtable of Terror talks with three new haunt owners going into their second year of ownership in what looks to be a very interesting season. If you've ever considered opening a haunted attraction, this would be a good Roundtable to tune into. 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:

Charred walls of the Dammed - Avoid the Light

Shadow Symphony - Waiting in the Air

Sinister Symphonies - The Doll House

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.

And Now you can find us on many more podcast outlets, Including Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, and even on Amazon Alexa

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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.

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 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 Indutries’ 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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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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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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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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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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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 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

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 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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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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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 310

Transworld is finally here. By the time you tune into Episode 310, the Big Scary Show will be in St Louis for the biggest trade show of the year. Badger, The Old Crone, and Wicked Wendy will all be vending, walking the floor, and talking to everyone they can. However, before we hit the road to St Louis, Badger spent a weekend at the Oddities and Curiosities Expo in Charlotte, and talked to several odd and curious vendors.. If you get a chance, be sure to visit one of the O&C Expos if they come to a town near you.

Storm is ranting about Leap Day and trailers in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim discusses Death Row in Asia in Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline news. The Old Crone talks about selecting a realtor to help find a location for your haunt. We have a brand new Gruesome Giveaway for the month of March. And finally, we’re spinning some spooky tunes to put you in the mood for Transworld.

Since everyone is in St Louis, The Roundtable of Terror decided to forego having any guests as most everyone is busy making their final preparations. Because of that, we’ve brought back our soon-to-be-famous game show, the 13 Questions of Doom. Storm is in charge this week as he doles out the questions, judges the answers from the (g)hosts, and awards points accordingly. Will there be a new champion crowned in this show? 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. (And please visit us at booth 2136)

Featured music: Throne of Anguish - Cathedral’s Shadow Dr. Frankenfingers - An Unholy Citadel Audio Zombie -Rainbow Flavored Nightmares Sinister Symphony - The Hellfire Club

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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 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 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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Episode 306

Even though the holiday season is over, there’s no time to sit on our laurels and relax. Valentine’s Day Haunts and HAuNTcon are less than a month away. Horror cons are happening almost every weekend, and of course, Transworld is going on in less than 8 weeks. But before you enter panic mode, sit back, relax a bit, and let the Big Scary Show Episode 306 inform and entertain you. There’s plenty of time to panic later.

Storm is ranting about aliens in Miami in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim discusses the firing squad in Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline news. The Old Crone interviews a haunt that took a year off but still stayed active on social media. There’s a brand new Gruesome Giveaway for the month of January, and of course we’re spinning some spooky tunes to welcome in the new year.

The Roundtable of Terror welcomes back industry icon Allen Hopps of Dark Hour Haunted House and Stiltbeast Studios to discuss his new educational project, Haunter Class. Allen and Dark Hour’s media director Robert Alcala discuss what it is, how it's set up, and how anyone can learn from it. Allen also talks about what it's like being a new haunt owner, and drops some VERY interesting news regarding his upcoming booth at Transworld, You definitely need to stick around and find out what that is.

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: Shadow’s Symphony - Beneath the Dark Music for Haunts - Storming Vampire Castle Audio Zombie - Apparition Verse 13 - The Souls that Wander

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Episode 305

As we say goodbye to the year 2023 and prepare to welcome in 2024, the Big Scary Show (g)hosts are in a reflective mood. This time of year things tend to slow down and it gives us time to think about the year that was, and what are our goals for the upcoming year. Will there be conventions and tradeshows to attend? Will there be haunted houses to visit? What about new and exciting haunt products to see and experience? The (g)hosts hope to bring you all that and so much more in the coming year.

Storm is ranting about compassion animals in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim discusses lethal injection in Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline news. The Old Crone talks about haunts working with their local chambers of commerce and tourist bureaus, and of course we’re spinning some rockin’ tunes to welcome in the new year.

Due to the holidays and guests spending time with family and friends, the Roundtable of Terror decides to take things a little easy this episode. The (g)hosts gather around the table to discuss the past year and make some new year's resolutions for 2024. No doubt there will be some interesting plans made and we’ll have to see how many of them will be kept. Also, why is the roundtable lined up with shot glasses? 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. (and happy new year everyone)

Featured music: (Neil Zaza)

Fugue in G Minor

Funeral March Op:35

Carnival of the Animals

Danse Macabre

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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 303

As we move towards the end of the year, haunts around the country are preparing for Christmas and Krampus events so get out there and support your local haunts. The Big Scary Show (g)hosts are pulling out the decorations, dusting off the strings of lights, and chopping a Yule log to celebrate. We hope to keep you in the holiday spirit with Episode 303 of the Big Scary Show.

Storm is ranting about convention after parties in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim discusses the electric chair in Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline news. The Old Crone talks about how to determine the success of your haunt. We have a Gruesome Giveaway for December, Dick Terhune is back with the Marketing Morgue, and we’re spinning some rockin’ tunes to keep you in the spooky spirit.

The Roundtable of Terror invites Craig Hines of Dark Imaginings to come have a seat and discuss several topics. We talk about his custom changing portraits, the importance of updating your website (did you know your website might not be ADA compliant?), and his new publishing company. It’s a fun discussion and we hope you support this fine sponsor of the show. 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: The Graveyard Boulevard - Pay to Get In, Pray to Get Out The Pine Box Boys - I Kept Her Heart Wednesday 13 - Look What the Bats Dragged In Creature Feature - American Gothic

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Episode 302

It’s almost time for that very special holiday, where that big hairy guy visits all the children of the world to give them their just rewards. Of course we’re talking about the Krampus, the christmas demon who metes out punishment to all the naughty children. Krampusnacht is December 5th and the Big Scary Show is celebrating the fact that the Krampus has gained a permanent foothold in American Culture, especially in the haunt industry. In addition, IAAPA was going on this past week in Orlando and the Big Scary Show was there talking to vendors and seeing all the cool new things you’ll see at amusement parks and attractions next year.

Storm is ranting about in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim discusses in Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline news and brings you interviews from IAAPA. The Old Crone visits with paranormal investigators at a haunted attraction in an actual mortuary. Do we have a Gruesome Giveaway for November? Stay tuned to find out. And finally we’re spinning some rockin’ tunes to help you cope with any lingering post-Halloween depression.

The Roundtable of Terror features none other than Der Krampus itself. We bring in a trio of guests who run Krampus societies and events throughout this time of year. Hopefully there’s something Krampus-related coming to a town or haunted attraction near you this season. If so, get out and support them. 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 - Krampus Michael Hedstrom - Hall of Portraits Redcrow Designs - Body Freezer Verse 13 - Blighted

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.

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

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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