Big Scary Show

Halloween is nearly upon us and the (g)hosts are brimming with excitement at the

prospects of decorating, dressing in costume, and anxiously awaiting trick-or-treaters.

This truly is the greatest time of the year and everyone we know is super excited. One

way you can celebrate the season is by tuning into the Big Scary Show Episode 378

and making us a part of your Halloween preparations.

Storm is ranting about preteens at haunts in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim is bringing a

new short horror story to Between the Corpses. Badger brings you the latest in Deadline

News. And the Old Crone is talking about her first Halloween as a non-haunt owner. Do

we have a Gruesome Giveaway for October? Stay tuned to find out. Finally, we’re

spinning some Halloween-themed tunes to celebrate the greatest of holidays.

As we celebrate Halloween 2026, the Roundtable of Terror sets the way-back machine

to a few decades ago when Gen X’ers prowled the streets on October 31st. We invite a

pair of Gen-X influencers to join our Gen-X (g)hosts to reminisce about how our

generation used to celebrate the holiday. It’s a trip down memory lane as we fondly

remember highly flammable costumes, plastic masks that could literally suffocate you,

and did anyone ever actually find a razor blade in their Chunky Candy Bar? If you

Gen-Z and Gen Alphas don’t believe the tales your parents tell you about how they did

Halloween, then you need to tune in and 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 Episode 378. (And HAPPY HALLOWEEN!)

Featured Music:

PsychoCharger - Tonight is Halloween

13 Pagan Holiday 13 - Long Shadows Fall on Halloween

The B-Movie Monsters - 10-31

Wednesday 13 - Trick or Treat (We’re Going to Kill You)

It’s FINALLY October, the most wonderful month of the year, and all of the (g)hosts are

hoping that each and every one of you will get a chance to experience all the things that

make this time of year so special. From leaf watching, to baking, to pulling out that fall

wardrobe, to watching scary movies, this truly is the best time of the year. Oh, and don’t

forget haunted houses. So whether your haunt is opening this weekend, or you’ve been

open for a while, we hope you’ll tune into the Big Scary Show Episode 377 for all the

latest news, music, information, and more as we continue to celebrate the best season

of the year.

Storm is ranting about movies in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim is bringing a new short

horror story to Between the Corpses. Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News as

well as a special interview with the one and only Victoria Price. And the Old Crone is

talking about her visit to Pittsburgh to guest act at Portals of Fear haunted attraction. (Or

is it Portals of Hell, sometimes it’s hard to remember). We have a very special

Gruesome Giveaway for October so we hope you’ll stay tuned to find out how to enter

and possibly win a great prize from Screamline Studios. Finally, we’re spinning some

rockin’ tunes to celebrate all things spooky.

Speaking of haunted houses, the Roundtable of Terror is talking about the 2026 Haunt

Industry Report put out by Hauntpay. We invite Alex Linebrink to have a seat to discuss

the results of his survey he sent out to haunt owners and more regarding this haunt

season. We crunch the numbers on projected attendance, pricing, and find out how

many haunted attractions are planning to hold an event during the off-season. (The

percentage might surprise you) If you like numbers, statistics, charts and graphs, this is

a great Roundtable to tune into. 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 377. (And go enjoy your local haunts)

It’s officially Fall and haunt season is finally here as more and more haunted attractions

are opening up every weekend. We’re in the final stretch for haunt owners to finish up

their projects in anticipation of opening their doors to the unsuspecting public. The

weather is definitely changing for the better. The air is slightly cooler, trees are starting

to change color and a few leaves have been spotted falling from the trees. Pretty soon

it will start to look like Fall is supposed to and we’ll all be spending time visiting haunted

attractions and taking advantage of all the spooky things the season has to offer. But

before we hit the glorious month of Octoberr, grab your earbuds, sit back and tune into

the Big Scary Show Episode 376 as we celebrate the end of summer and welcome the

best season of the year.

Storm is ranting in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim is bringing a new short horror story to

Between the Corpses. Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News. And the Old

Crone is talking about how to deal with difficult guests without breaking character.

Vysther returns with an all new and redesigned Haunted Vista regarding 20 years of

home haunting. Do we have a winner for the September Gruesome Giveaway? Stay

tuned to find out. Finally, we’re spinning some spooky tunes to celebrate the return of

Spooky Season.

The Roundtable of Terror is talking about Transworld’s Legendary Haunt Tour 2026,

coming to North Carolina to visit three legendary haunts. We invite our friend Kris

Zahrobsky from Transworld to sit down and discuss all the amazing things that are in

store for those making the trip to finish up their haunt season. As a bonus, we have

some very special guests joining us to elaborate more on some of the haunts that you’ll

be visiting November 5-7th. If you’re even remotely thinking about closing out this year’s

spooky season by attending the tour, this is one Roundtable 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 Episode 376. (And go support your local haunts)

Featured Music: (Featuring Virgil Franklin)

So it Begins

Redneck Romp

A Bump in the Night

They Taste Funny

Welcome to September and haunted houses are already opening up. Badger of course

has already visited a couple but the rest of the (g)hosts are giddy with anticipation of

cooler temperatures, leaves changing, visiting pumpkin patches, and of course, haunted

houses. We’re pretty much in full Halloween mode at this point and are breaking out the

seasonal decorations even though it’s still pretty hot outside. We simply couldn’t wait.

So in the meantime; sit back, grab your headphones, and enjoy the Big Scary Show

Episode 375 as we celebrate the return of haunted attractions opening their doors to

unsuspecting victims.

Storm is ranting about Dolly Parton and corn mazes in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim is

bringing a new short horror story to Between the Corpses. Badger brings you the latest

in Deadline News. And the Old Crone brings you information about Stay4Halloween, a

new and very important project we are excited to be a part of. There’s a BRAND NEW

Gruesome Giveaway for September, (and you know the prize is going to be good since

haunt season is here, so listen closely and enter). Finally, we’re spinning some rockin'

tunes to celebrate the return of Spooky Season 2026.

The Roundtable of Terror brings Dave Ferrier of http://Fearschool.com to have a seat and

discuss the results of a survey he sent out to haunt actors, management, and others

over the summer. The results were somewhat surprising, and led us into discussions of

actor safety, training, and some darker issues which most people simply chalk off to

‘well, that’s just haunt life’. It’s a fascinating discussion that you need to hear, especially

if you work for, or own a haunted attraction. All this and so much more.

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

SCARY SHOW Episode 375. (Are you excited for haunt season yet?)

Featured Music:

The Phantom AD - Like a Wolfman

Fright Barker & Sons - Backburner Gal

The Tremors - Demon Boogie Fever

Gorgeous Frankenstein - Made in Hell

#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

It’s practically September, which means it’s Halloween Eve. Have you noticed any

crunchy leaves lying in the road? The faint whiff of pumpkin spice emanating from the

doors of local coffee shops? Spirit Halloween stores popping up nearby? Grocery stores

teasing the return of Monster Cereals? Make no mistake, spooky season is this close to

being here and the (g)hosts of the Big Scary Show are here to make sure you’re aware

of it. By the time you hear this, there will already be a handful of haunted attractions

open, plus Halloween celebrations happening in those large theme parks in Orlando

and Anaheim and perhaps others. So sit back, grab your headphones, and enjoy the

Big Scary Show Episode 374 as Fall decides when it’s finally going to show up.

Storm is ranting about haunted house renovations in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim is

bringing a new short horror story to Between the Corpses. Badger brings you the latest

in Deadline News and a few more interviews from Midsummer Scream. And the Old

Crone is asking the question; “Why are you still a cash-only haunt in 2026?”. Finally,

we’re spinning some spooky tunes off Midnight Syndicate’s new album as we celebrate

the release of their 16th studio album ‘Plankett’s Grove’.

Speaking of Midnight Syndicate, the Roundtable of Terror invites our friends Edward

Douglas and Gavin Gozska of Midnight Syndicate to take a seat and discuss their new

album. We go into how it was conceived, the music writing process, and how this album

is different from their previous releases. 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 374. (Are you excited for haunt season yet?)

Featured Music: (Featuring Midnight Syndicate)

Sylvan Respite

Bleak Provenance

Shanty in the Pines

The Woods are Watching

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As we suffer through the tail end of summer, we do what many people do this time of

year…hit the road. But there’s no vacation for the (g)hosts. We send Badger to

Creepycon in Knoxville, TN and Midsummer Scream in Long Beach, CA, and the Old

Crone hits the road for Harrisonville, MO to attend Kreepfest. There are so many

interviews, you’ll feel like you attended ALL the shows. There’s a lot to cover in this

episode, so get comfortable, grab a beverage, and tune in to Episode 373 of the Big

Scary Show as we count down to the opening of haunt season in just a few weeks..

Storm is ranting in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim is bringing a new short horror story to

Between the Corpses. Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News. And the Old

Crone is interviewing several attendees of Kreepfest. There might just be a Gruesome

Giveaway winner for the month of August. Finally, we’re spinning some rockin’ tunes as

we celebrate being one more month closer to haunt season.

The Roundtable of Terror invites haunt consultant Scott Swenson to bring us up to date

on all he’s been up to. We discuss his creating Halloween events at non-haunt places

like zoos, about farms ramping up their Halloween events, Keeping multi-generations

entertained at haunts, (even if they're ‘family-friendly’), and teases the return of the Vault

of Souls in Tampa. It’s a fun and interesting conversation that you’d be foolish 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 373.

Featured Music: (Featuring Neil Zaza)

Danse Macabre

Carnival of the Animals

Fugue in G Minor

Funeral March - Opus 35

#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

Welcome to August.

The Dog Days of Summer are definitely here. So why not go to

Texas and partake in the Texas Haunter’s Convention. That’s just what we did when the

Old Crone went to the Lone Star State and brought back a bunch of hot interviews. But

despite all the heat (and humidity), we can see the light at the end of the tunnel. Can

you believe there are haunts opening this month? Are you in panic mode yet? Why

don’t you take another swing of water, pop in those earbuds and tune into the Big Scary

Show, Episode 372 for all the latest news, interviews, commentary, and information you

need before it’s too late.

Storm is ranting about scavenger hunts in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim is bringing a

new short horror story to Between the Corpses. Badger brings you the latest in Deadline

News. And the Old Crone is interviewing Jalah Gray from ScreamTV as well as

reporting from the floor of the Texas Haunter’s Convention. We have a brand new

Gruesome Giveaway for the month of August so listen closely for your chance to win a

great prize from Screamline Studios. Finally, we’re spinning some spooky tunes,

(courtesy of Jerry Vayne), as we celebrate being one more month closer to haunt

season.

The Roundtable of Terror invites the one and only Ed Gannon, owner of the Chambers

of Terror in Salem Massachusetts to discuss the possibility of his haunt closing down

due to circumstances beyond his control and what he’s doing to prevent it from

happening. Do you know someone in a similar situation? It’s a bit of a rough subject to

discuss but it could happen to any haunt owner that doesn’t outright own their building

or land, so be sure to tune in. 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 372. (We’re in the home stretch for spooky season now!)

Featured Music: (Featuring Jerry Vayne)

Blackmoon Asylum

Mind Control

A New Kind of Treatment

Empty Inside

As we move through July and towards August, we can take solace in the fact that cooler

weather is somewhere in the future. As haunters continue to build, hire, and train, the

Big Scary Show is busy preparing for the upcoming season. After all, October is only 3

months away. So take another break from the heat and humidity, grab a cold beverage,

and take a listen to Episode 371 of the Big Scary Show.

Storm is ranting about killer bison in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim is bringing a new

short horror story to Between the Corpses. Badger brings you the latest in Deadline

News as well as several interviews from FrankenCon in Knoxville that didn’t make the

last show. And the Old Crone says that now is not too early to be selling tickets. Do we

have a winner for the Gruesome Giveaway for the month of July? Stay tuned to find

out. Finally, we’re spinning some rocking tunes as we look to celebrate being one more

month closer to October.

The Roundtable of Terror tackles a bit of a sensitive topic, background checks and

working with minors. In this day and age you can’t be too safe or careful, and one state

has decided to crack down on certain issues that could radically change how haunters

hire staff. We bring in a couple of guests to discuss how this may affect haunters

nationwide very soon. If you own a haunt, you need to listen in. 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 371. (And thank goodness for air conditioning)

Featured Music:

Dirty Dead - Meet Me at the Morgue

Jet Noir - Let Us Prey

Ragdolls - Beautiful Homicide

The Recently Deceased - It Walks

#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

It’s July and the heat is settling in, so please stay hydrated and as cool as possible.

Take a break from your builds, go sit in the shade or AC, and catch the latest news,

music, and interviews on Episode 370 of the Big Scary Show. We promise it will make

you feel cooler and energize you in order to get back to those builds.

Storm is ranting in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim is bringing a new short horror story to

Between the Corpses. Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News as well as several

interviews from FrankenCon in Knoxville, TN. And the Old Crone is talking to Scott

Baney of Scared City Productions about the upcoming Hiyah Nation Horror Show in

Paragould, Arkansas. We have a brand new Gruesome Giveaway for the month of July

so listen carefully for your chance to win a great prize. Finally, we’re spinning some

spooky tunes as we look to celebrate being one more month closer to October.

The Roundtable of Terror invites Tyler and Nora Proffet from The Scare Factor to join us

on the road to discuss what it’s like traveling to so many haunts both during the season

and during off-season. If you’ve ever wanted to just take off on a long road trip to visit

haunted attractions, Tyler and Nora have some great advice and tips for doing so. And

as a bonus; we discuss Monster Bash 2026 coming this November. It’s a fascinating

conversion you will 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 Episode 370. (And please avoid that heatstroke)

Featured Music:

Red Crow Designs - Body Freezer

Grave Tone Productions - The Final Hour

Sam Haynes - Catacombs

Shadows Symphony - Beneath the Dark

#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

The weather is getting hotter, and so are haunt builders as they continue to get their

attractions ready for spooky season. The (g)hosts know it’s hot, but in a couple of

months, the weather will break (hopefully) and temperatures will start to cool off as the

Fall season approaches. In the meantime, grab some more water, apply that sunscreen,

and tune in to the Big Scary Show, Episode 369 for all the latest news, music, and of

course, cool conversations. (See what I did there?)

Storm is ranting about how NOT to use a mummy in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim is

bringing a new short horror story to Between the Corpses. Badger brings you the latest

in Deadline News as well as an interview with Alex Berland from Haunt Dolls about a

very special giveaway they’re doing on Instagram. And the Old Crone discusses visiting

haunts as a guest and not as a haunt owner. Do we have a Gruesome Giveaway for the

month of June? Stay tuned to find out. Finally, we’re spinning some rockin’ tunes as the

weather continues to heat up.

The Roundtable of Terror discusses a fast-growing section of the industry…the midway.

You no longer have to stand in line holding a cold hot dog, watching queue line actors

work their trade while patiently waiting for your group to go inside a haunt. Midways

provide plenty of entertainment, food, and drink options for customers and are a great

source of extra income. We invite several haunt owners who run successful midways to

sit at the table and discuss what they do to make their midways entertaining, spooky,

and fun. Whether you’ve had one for decades, or simply contemplating adding one to

your haunt, this is a must-listen to 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 Episode 369. (And stay hydrated)

Featured Music:

Razing Hell - Terror Television

Vegas Rhythm Kings - Crazy Cadavers

Psycho Charger - Route 666

Gargantua - Black Lagoon

#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

Welcome to June. Only four short months before October and about 3 ½ months before

haunt season begins. Haunters are busy working on their builds, designing new scenes,

or spending this weekend in Chicago at the Midwest Haunter’s Convention. The

(g)hosts are envious and wish they could be there, so if you’re attending MHC, be sure

to send us pictures. If you’re busy working on those new areas for your haunt, be sure

to take a break, grab some water, pop in those earbuds, and tune in to the Big Scary

Show, Episode 368 for all the latest.

Storm is ranting about a 7ft puppet giving the local police nightmares in a Haunt Minute.

Meathook Jim is bringing a new short horror story to Between the Corpses. Badger

brings you the latest in Deadline News. And the Old Crone has an interview with

Blanchard Williams of Deceased Farms regarding a new safety feature he’s designing.

We have a brand-new Gruesome Giveaway for the month of June. (Remember, we

didn’t have a winner last month so be sure to enter this month for a chance to win a

great prize.) Finally, we’re spinning some spooky tunes as you work on your builds.

The Roundtable of Terror invites the man, the myth, the legend, Allen Hopps to discuss

his brand new project, the North American Cryptid Museum which will be located at

Dark Hour Haunted House in Plano, Texas. We discuss all the different cryptids that will

be featured, some special things that will be going on when you visit, and whether or not

his Mothman figure is built similarly to the one in Point Pleasant (If you know, you

know). If you enjoy learning about cryptids and local legends, then you might want to

make plans to visit. The North American Cryptid Museum opens for business on June

6th.

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

SCARY SHOW Episode 368. (And stay hydrated)

Featured Music:

Audio Zombie - Apparition

Donte Tomasseli - Dark Night of the Soul

Jerry Vayne - Cirque du Macabre

Sam Haynes - Dead and Buried

The weather is finally heating up and no doubt so are your builds. We’ve passed the

halfway point to Halloween, and many haunters are gearing up for the Midwest

Haunters Convention in Chicago and planning a few Summerween events. Meathook

Jim and Badger have both survived and returned from the Ohio Haunters Convention in

Mansfield and are bringing you lots of interviews from the show floor. It was certainly

one of the creepiest places to ever hold a convention and they’ve already announced

that they're returning in 2027 (so start making your plans).

Storm is ranting in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim is bringing a new short horror story to

Between the Corpses. Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News. And the Old

Crone is sharing tips on turning those scaredy-cats into haunt fans. Do we have a

Gruesome Giveaway for the month of May? Stay tuned to find out. Finally, we’re

spinning some rockin’ tunes to celebrate the coming of Summerween events.

The Roundtable of Terror discusses an unsung hero of the haunt industry. Foam. Yes,

that lump of material that so many haunters use to build tombstones, props, facades,

and more. Its versatility makes it a favorite among home and professional haunters, but

are you utilizing it to its full potential? We bring in some guests who use foam quite a bit

to find out new ways to dress up your displays, creepify your crypts, and horrify your

haunts. It’s an interesting conversation, so take a listen and you just might find a new

way to turn a humble block of foam into something that scares your customers.

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

SCARY SHOW Episode 367.

Featured Music: (Featuring Wednesday 13)

Get Your Grave On

GimmeGimme Bloodshed

Calling All Corpses

Carol Anne…They’re Here

#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

As we celebrate the beginning of May, we officially move past the halfway point to

Halloween. In less than six months we’ll be enjoying the haunt season and all it has to

offer. Don’t think the (g)hosts aren’t aware of this and are already making plans for

spooky season. The day this show goes up, Meathook Jim and Badger will be at the

Ohio Haunters Convention in Mansfield and are hopefully gathering lots of interviews

and participating in other spooky stuff. Also, Badger was at the East Coast Haunters

Convention a couple weeks ago in Philadelphia and brings you plenty of interesting

interviews with haunt owners, vendors, and more. If you missed it, you’ll feel like you

were there. There’s a lot going on this episode so stay tuned.

Storm is ranting about AI obsessing over goblins in a Haunt Minute (yes, really).

Meathook Jim is bringing a new short horror story to Between the Corpses. Badger

brings you the latest in Deadline News. And the Old Crone is talking human resources

with the company Dreadful Damsels. We have a brand new Gruesome Giveaway for the

month of May so listen carefully for your chance to win. Finally, we’re spinning some

spooky tunes to celebrate halfway to Halloween

The Roundtable of Terror invites a former guest back for a followup. Dr Susan

Weidmann of Appalachian State University has spent the past couple years doing

research on Haunted Attractions and we discuss her findings on how haunted

attractions tell stories and how to give the customer the best bang for their buck. She

hopes to begin presenting the data at tradeshows and conventions in the very near

future. It’s an interesting conversation that we hope you’ll enjoy.

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

SCARY SHOW Episode 366.

Featured Music:

Shadows Symphony - Fairvale Funeral Parlor

Jerry Vayne - Empty Inside

Gathering of Darkness - Souls of Black

Chris Thomas - A Lonely Hell

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Fourteen years ago on Friday the 13th of April 2014, the Big Scary Show hit the

internet, and the haunt industry has never been the same. It’s hard to believe that the

Big Scary Show has been entertaining, informing, interviewing, and covering the

Haunted Attraction Industry for so very long, watching it grow, evolve, adapt, and

become scarier and spookier each year. What started almost as a whim, has become

one of THE definitive voices in the industry and we’re showing no signs of slowing

down. There’s just too many haunted houses, conventions, haunt owners, staff,

animatronic builders, prop makers, and so much more that we've yet to cover, so stand

back, because we’re just getting started.

Storm is ranting about glowing gnomes in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim is back and

bringing a new segment of Between the Corpses featuring short horror stories. Badger

brings you the latest in Deadline News, plus an interview with Eddie from Woods of

Terror. And the Old Crone has a special interview with a couple who are debuting their

new product this year. We’re also featuring the second part of our Transworld coverage

because we had too many interviews to get them all on the last show. Do we have a

winner for the April Gruesome Giveaway? Stay tuned to find out. Finally, we’re spinning

some rockin’ tunes as you travel to and from Philadelphia for the East Coast Haunters

Convention.

The Roundtable of Terror celebrates our 14th anniversary with a laid-back conversation

featuring some close friends. We discuss what it’s like having been out there for 14

continuous years and all the great people we’ve met along our journey. Come relive

some of the memories of the past 14 years.

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

SCARY SHOW Episode 365. (And if you’re at the East Coast Haunters Convention,

look for Badger lurking about)

Featured Music: (Featuring The Rhythm Coffin)

Monster Mash (Featuring Davey Suicide and Calico of Beasto Blanco)

Balladstein

Coffin Creep

Tombstoned

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And just like that, Transworld 2026 is in the books. From the moment the doors opened,

Badger and the Old Crone were busy interviewing vendors, HAA members, and more to

get all the latest info on this year’s new products. Hopefully everyone has made it home

safe and sound and recovered from all the shenanigans. And if you weren’t fortunate

enough to make it to St Louis, you’ll feel like you’re there by listening to Episode 364 of

the Big Scary Show. We have a LOT of interviews coming up from some well-known

and maybe not-so-well known vendors. There’s so much content that this is only part

one, so stay tuned to our next show as well.

Storm is ranting in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim is prepping for a new Between the Corpses, tune in next show .

Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News, and the Old Crone has a special

interview with Allen Hopps. The Gruesome Giveaway is back for April so listen carefully

for your chance to win. Finally, we’re spinning some spooky tunes courtesy of Midnight

Syndicate as you recover from possible post-Transworld depression.

The Roundtable of Terror is taking a break this episode to make sure we can fit most

(but not all) of our Transworld coverage in this show. Stay tuned to Transworld

coverage, part II on our next episode as we also celebrate our 14th anniversary with a

roundtable featuring some close friends.

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

SCARY SHOW Episode 363. (And a big ‘thank you’ to the Transworld staff for all their

hard work)

Featured Music: (Featuring Midnight syndicate)

Unexpected Cargo

Black Woods

Endgame (Featuring Destini Beard)

Freakshow

#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

Episode 363

This episode of the Big Scary Show will be dropping while Transworld is in full swing.

Badger and the Old Crone are in St Louis at the largest tradeshow of the year gathering

all the latest information and interviews from some of the world’s best prop makers,

animatronic creators, costumers, makeup artists, static prop makers, mask-makers, and

so much more. The next couple of episodes will be chock full of interviews, shoutouts,

and more. But for now, Episode 363 will be bringing you all the latest news, information,

and music as we wait to hear back from our (g)hosts attending the show.

Storm is ranting in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim is still on a brief hiatus from the show

to work on some secret stuff. Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News, and the

Old Crone discusses the differences between a business plan and a business proposal.

Finally, we’re spinning some rockin’ tunes as you head home from Transworld.

The Roundtable of Terror sits down with the man, the myth, the legend, David Bertolino

to discuss his latest book, “Behind the Screams at Spookyworld.” We discuss his recent

documentary ‘Spooktacular,’ his career, his game-changing haunted attraction, the

Lifetime Achievement Awards that he’s been handing out to Horror movie celebrities,

and more. It’s a fascinating conversation with a fascinating person and you will NOT

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 Episode 363. (And safe travels to those returning home from

Transworld)

Featured Music:

Calabrese - Ghostwolves

Coffin Caddies - Zombies Ate My Neighbors

Ghoultown - Where Voodoo Sleeps

Grave Robber - Nightbreed

#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

By the time you hear this, we will be less than 2 weeks until Transworld, the biggest

Halloween tradeshow of the year, as it descends upon St Louis, Missouri. Thousands of

haunters from all corners of the earth will be selling, buying, taking classes, networking,

socializing, and many other things. If you’re attending the show, please visit the Big

Scary Show at booth 2934 (or find us lurking around the show floor) as the Old Crone

and Badger conduct interviews, record shoutouts, and register haunters for our Box of

Mystery Giveaway. Whether you’re starting to pack, finalizing your travel plans, or still in

full panic mode, let the Big Scary Show Episode 362 calm you down, inform and

entertain you.

Storm is ranting in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim is still on a brief hiatus from the show

to work on some secret stuff. Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News, and the

Old Crone discusses the dangers of ‘going big or going home’. Vysther is back with a

segment he simply calls ‘Blackmore.’ There’s no Gruesome Giveaway this month as

we’re giving away an incredible prize box at Transworld, and finally, we’re spinning

some spooky tunes to get you in the mood as Transworld draws ever closer.

The Roundtable of Terror invites three members of the Haunted Attraction Association’s

Board of Directors to have a seat and discuss what the HAA is doing at Transworld and

beyond. From the State of the Industry Address, to the HAA Live Auction (which has

moved back to its regular Friday afternoon time). From the O-Scares Awards to CHAOS

Safety Training, The Haunted Attraction Association has a HUGE presence at

Transworld and they invite you to come by their booth (2031) to get more information

and to find out why YOU should join. 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 362. (Hope you’re packing some comfortable shoes.)

Featured Music:

Sinister Symphonies UK - The Dollhouse

Michael Hedstrom - Hall of Portraits

Sam Haynes - Dead and Buried (Lo-Fi version)

Redcrow Design - Body Freezer

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As we move into the month of March, we look forward to the days becoming longer,

temperatures may start warming up (slowly), and we continue our preparations to attend

Transworld. In just a few short weeks, Badger and the Old Crone are making the trek to

St Louis to cover the biggest Halloween Tradeshow of the year. If you’re vending at the

show this year, it’s time to kick things into high gear and try not to panic. One way to

stay focused is to tune into the Big Scary Show Episode 361 and hopefully we can keep

you informed and entertained while you finish those last-second props, animatronics,

and more.

Storm is ranting in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim is still on a brief hiatus from the show

to work on some secret stuff. Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News, plus

several interviews from the Charlotte Oddities and Curiosities Expo, and the Old Crone

interviews Josh Danley with Scream Works Florida. Do we have a Gruesome Giveaway

winner for February? Stay tuned to find out. Vysther is back with some Godzilla news.

And finally, we’re spinning some rockin’ tunes to fire you up as Transworld draws near.

The Roundtable of Terror brings you its annual Transworld Survival Guide when we

bring in first-time attendees and pair them up with veteran TW goers and vendors to

answer any and all questions they may have. What should you wear? How many

classes should you attend? What exactly happens on the mezzanine after dark? If you

listen carefully, you just might find out. It’s the one Roundtable that every Transworld

attendee should listen to. 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 361. (And come visit us at Transworld - booth 2934)

Featured Music:

DieMonsterDie - Lucky Number 666

Murderland - 13 Jack ‘O Lanterns

PsychoCharger - Route 666

The B-Movie Monsters - 10-31

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As we continue to hibernate and attempt to stay warm, many of us are dreaming of the

day when the weather starts to warm up and we can get working on those haunts. Right

now it just seems too darn cold to want to do anything, but fear not, for there are those

hardy souls who are hard at work budgeting, planning, designing, and doing behind the

scenes work in order to get their haunts ready for this fall. We salute you, hardy souls.

Storm is ranting in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim is taking a brief hiatus from the show

to work on some secret stuff. Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News, and the

Old Crone is discussing social media influencing haunt guests with que line actor

Joseph Bodkin. We have a new Gruesome Giveaway for February so be sure to listen

carefully and enter. And finally, we’re spinning some spooky tunes to chill your blood to

match the outdoors.

The Roundtable of Terror begins its countdown to Transworld, the biggest Halloween

tradeshow of the year, which is happening in just a few short weeks. There’s so much

news about the show being released nowadays that sometimes it's hard to keep up.

Therefore, we bring in Kris Zahrobsky from Transworld to bring us all up to date and

make sense of it all. We cover everything you need to know about Transworld 2026 and

why YOU should head to St Louis in March and be a part of all the spooky fun. 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 360. (And go visit a holiday-themed haunt soon.)

Featured music: (Featuring Dr Frankenfingers)

Vampyre

Ice Giants

An Unholy Citadel

Arenea

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Some people actually like winter. The sight of the falling show triggers some beautiful

memories and is peaceful and pleasant to look at. Unfortunately, it’s also cold, blustery,

icy, and can cause a lot of headaches trying to get around. So instead of venturing out

into the cold, why not throw another log on the fire, pour yourself a hot toddy, and relax

to the dulcet tones of The Big Scary Show Episode 259, as we inform and entertain you

while we all try to get though the next couple months before the weather turns warmer.

Storm is ranting in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim continues his discussion on cryptids.

Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News, and the Old Crone is talking about

making the most of your winter downtime. Do we have a Gruesome Giveaway for

January? Stay tuned. Vysther returns with a tribute to the late Bob Burns and more. And

finally, we’re spinning some rockin’ tunes to get the blood flowing to stay warm.

The Roundtable of Terror is all about love. Specifically, Valentine’s Day haunted

attractions. That big holiday is coming up in just a couple weeks and a lot of haunts are

opening their doors to unsuspecting couples, no doubt to seal their doom for all eternity.

We bring in several haunt owners to discuss why this is a fun and unorthodox way to

celebrate the holiday and why YOU should go visit one. Whether you have a date or

not, the monsters inside won’t care if you're single. They just love the taste of human

flesh and delight in taking your souls. 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 359.. (Stay warm everyone)

Featured music:

Twisted in Graves - I wish my Girlfriend was a Zombie

Toxic Zombie - Stranger Things

Black Cat attack - Sunday Sacrifice

Here Come the Mummies - Creepin’

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