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We’ve survived the change to Daylight Savings time, the sun is out longer, and the weather is ever so slowly beginning to change. Make no mistake about it, Spring is finally starting to bring us out from under the long cold blanket of winter. Hopefully you’re well on your way planning and working on your haunts for this season. After all, we’re almost halfway to Halloween. Let the Big Scary Show episode 285 keep your mood bright and cheerful as you plan out all those new changes designed to scare and entertain your customers.Storm is ranting again in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim brings you another installment of Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline news, and the Old Crone sends us a new segment before hitting the high seas for a little well-deserved vacation. We bring you some rocking tunes to keep you in the Halloween mood, and we’re introducing a NEW SEGMENT this episode. Ladies and Gentlemen, The Big Scary Show is proud to debut the brand new Marketing Morgue with none other than the Voice From Hell...Mr Dick Terhune! Be sure to stick around for that.The Roundtable of Terror discusses lighting for your haunts. We invite a trio of lighting experts to have a seat and discuss the right (and wrong) ways to illuminate your attractions to give you maximum scares and thrills. Whether you have an indoor haunt, outdoor trail, or combination of the two, grab a pad and pen and take notes, as this Roundtable gets technical in places. It’s a fascinating and entertaining discussion. 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: Doyle - Abominator The Pine Box Boys - Child of Calamity Black Cat Attack - Sunday Sacrifice Dali Van Goh - The Demon#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

March is finally here. As we slowly start to thaw out from the chill of winter and signs of spring are becoming more evident, let the Big Scary Show Episode 284 keep you entertained and informed while you start working on your builds. After all, it’s only 7 more months until October.

Storm rants about haunts for hippies in a Haunt Minute (yes, really). Meathook Jim talks about jails in Between the Corpses, Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News, plus several interviews from the Oddities and Curiosities Expo in Charlotte, and The Old Crone discusses business structures. We play some spooky tunes to keep you in the Halloween spirit, and we have a Gruesome Giveaway for March. Listen and enter. You could be a winner.

The Roundtable of Terror is all about Dark Rides. What constitutes a dark ride? Where are they located? Are they still being built? We bring in Drew Hunter from Sally Dark Rides to discuss the history and types of dark rides, and how Sally is keeping the industry moving forward into the 21st century. If you remember seeing or riding dark rides at your local fair or amusement park as a kid, be sure to stick around for this very interesting conversation.

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

Featured music:

Red Crow Designs - Body Freezer Sam Haynes - Catacombs (Remix) Sinister Symphonies - The Hellfire Club Virgil - By the Fullness of the Moon

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As we continue to hunker down during the cold temperatures of February, let the Big Scary Show Episode 283 keep you warm as we continue our coverage of Transworld from earlier this month. Badger brings you interviews from the tradeshow floor while the Old Crone snuck over to the Christmas and Interactive shows. If you didn’t make the trip to St Louis, you’ll feel like you were there.

Storm rants about Japanese mystery spheres in a Haunt Minute, Meathook Jim talks about dungeons in Between the Corpses, Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News, and The Old Crone discusses eminent domains. We play some hot tunes to get your blood flowing, and we just might have a Gruesome Giveaway winner for February. Who is it? Stay tuned.

The Roundtable of Terror is all about marketing and advertising as it’s not too early to start getting your plans together for bringing in new customers this Fall. We invite Laura and Tyler from Fearworm as well as the original Voice From Hell, Dick Terhune, to have a seat and share their thoughts and methods for marketing and advertising your haunt. It’s a lively conversation that you do not want to miss. All this and so much more.

We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOW. (Stay warm out there)

Featured music:

Calabrese - The Dead Don’t Rise

DieMonsterDie - The Dead Shall Inherit the Earth

Shriek - Back From the Dead

The Independents - Walking Dead

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As we continue to hunker down during the cold temperatures of February, let the Big Scary Show Episode 283 keep you warm as we continue our coverage of Transworld from earlier this month. Badger brings you interviews from the tradeshow floor while the Old Crone snuck over to the Christmas and Interactive shows. If you didn’t make the trip to St Louis, you’ll feel like you were there.

Storm rants about Japanese mystery spheres in a Haunt Minute, Meathook Jim talks about dungeons in Between the Corpses, Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News, and The Old Crone discusses eminent domains. We play some hot tunes to get your blood flowing, and we just might have a Gruesome Giveaway winner for February. Who is it? Stay tuned.

The Roundtable of Terror is all about marketing and advertising as it’s not too early to start getting your plans together for bringing in new customers this Fall. We invite Laura and Tyler from Fearworm as well as the original Voice From Hell, Dick Terhune, to have a seat and share their thoughts and methods for marketing and advertising your haunt. It’s a lively conversation that you do not want to miss. All this and so much more.

We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOW. (Stay warm out there)

Featured music:

Calabrese - The Dead Don’t Rise

DieMonsterDie - The Dead Shall Inherit the Earth

Shriek - Back From the Dead

The Independents - Walking Dead

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February may be cold, but St Louis was HOT as Transworld 2023 has come and gone. Vendors were selling, people were buying, classes and seminars were being taught, and the after-hours events were simply off the charts. If you couldn’t make the show this year you missed a good one. So rather than wallow in misery, let the Big Scary Show Episode 282 bring you multiple interviews to make you feel like you were there.

Storm is ranting about balloons in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim brings you info on the stifling of science in another installment of Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline news, and the Old Crone names the winners of the Oscare Awards, (including one very familiar award recipient). We also bring you some spooky tunes to keep you in the Halloween mood.

There’s no Roundtable of Terror this episode due to all the interviews, but don’t worry; it will return next show. We DO have a new Gruesome Giveaway for the month of February (Sponsored by Screamline Studios) so be sure to listen carefully and enter. All this, plus so much more.

We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOW. (Now where’s that bottle of aspirin?)

Featured music: Midnight Syndicate - Creatures of Darkness

Jerry Vayne - Voodoo Doll

Verse 13 - Blighted

Dr Frankenfingers - An Unholy Citadel

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Transworld is almost here and we’re making our final preparations to head to St Louis.. Hopefully you’ll find the time to come by booth 1444 and say hi to the Old Crone, Wicked Wendy, and Badger as they cover the biggest trade show in the industry. Let episode 281 of the Big Scary Show be your companion as you make the journey to the show.

Storm is ranting about DNA testing in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim brings you info on the Knights Templar in another installment of Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline news, and the Old Crone brings you tips on taking your staff to Transworld. We also bring you some rocking tunes to keep you in the Halloween mood. (Can you guess the theme?)

The Roundtable of Terror invites Spencer Terry, president of the Haunted Attraction Association, to have a seat, and we discuss what the HAA is doing at Transworld and beyond. There’s some important information regarding their 3-year-plan, the changes to the Board of Directors, and some very important information if your haunt is CHAOS certified. If you’re on the fence about becoming an HAA member, this Roundtable may convince you as to why becoming a member could benefit your haunt. All this, plus so much more.

We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOW. (And we’ll see you in St Louis.)

Featured music: Valentine Wolf - Black Black Kisses

Solitude Black - I, Vampire

Baron Misuraca - As we Embrace

SpookhauS - I Wan 2B Your Vampire

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Transworld is almost here and vendors are making final preparations to head to St Louis to show off their new products and services. Whether you’re finishing your molds, painting props, or tweaking animatronics, let episode 280 of the Big Scary Show be your companion and keep you entertained while you work on meeting those deadlines.

Storm is ranting about Universal bringing a year-round attraction to Las Vegas, in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim discusses the Papal Inquisition for Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline news, and the Old Crone talks about letting your mind see what your eye doesn't. We bring you the first Gruesome Giveaway for 2023, and spin some spooky tunes to get you in the haunting mood.

The Roundtable of Terror features our annual Transworld Survival Guide. We bring in a pair of first-time attendees and pair them up with a pair of long-time vendors to discuss the dos and don’ts of attending such a large trade show. There’s a lot of good information being shared by all, and no doubt you’ll find the discussion useful whether you’re a first timer or an annual attendee. All this, plus so much more.

We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOW. (And don’t forget to pack those comfortable shoes.)

Featured music:

Bad Jack Productions - Sanctuary of the Damned

Throne of Anguish - Cathedral’s Shadow

Jerry Vayne - A New Kind of Treatment

Redcrow Design - Body Freezer

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Transworld is almost here and vendors are making final preparations to head to St Louis to show off their new products and services. Whether you’re finishing your molds, painting props, or tweaking animatronics, let episode 280 of the Big Scary Show be your companion and keep you entertained while you work on meeting those deadlines.

Storm is ranting about Universal bringing a year-round attraction to Las Vegas, in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim discusses the Papal Inquisition for Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline news, and the Old Crone talks about letting your mind see what your eye doesn't. We bring you the first Gruesome Giveaway for 2023, and spin some spooky tunes to get you in the haunting mood.

The Roundtable of Terror features our annual Transworld Survival Guide. We bring in a pair of first-time attendees and pair them up with a pair of long-time vendors to discuss the dos and don’ts of attending such a large trade show. There’s a lot of good information being shared by all, and no doubt you’ll find the discussion useful whether you’re a first timer or an annual attendee. All this, plus so much more.

We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOW. (And don’t forget to pack those comfortable shoes.)

Featured music:

Bad Jack Productions - Sanctuary of the Damned

Throne of Anguish - Cathedral’s Shadow

Jerry Vayne - A New Kind of Treatment

Redcrow Design - Body Freezer

#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

As we stand at the beginning of 2023, the Big Scary Show would like to take the time to thank all of you who took the time to listen to the show, be interviewed, enter our giveaways, and talk to us at shows during 2022. You’re all awesome and we hope you’ll continue to stick around in 2023 and beyond. We’ll do our best to keep bringing you the latest goings-on in the haunt, Halloween, and horror industries.

Storm brings us a classic Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim discusses the Salem witch trials for Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline news, and the Old Crone discusses her favorite DIY YouTube channel for props. In addition, we spin some rockin’ spooky tunes to kick off the new year.

The Roundtable of Terror is all about Fear Expo as we invite organizer Doug Sheldon to sit down with us and discuss everything going on with this second-year tradeshow happening in Owensboro, Ky March 23-26th. Now is the perfect time to use some of that holiday money and make plans to attend. There might even be a special class taught by someone from a particular haunt podcast. Who could it be? Tune in to find out. All this, plus so much more.

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

Featured music: PsychoCharger - Route 666. Ghoultown - Where Voodoo Sleeps The Graveyard Boulevard - Meet Me at the Grave SuperSuckers - Sleepy Vampire

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Episode 278

As we continue through December and start winding down the year, the Big Scary Show is here preparing to celebrate the holidays. The (g)hosts are all busy dealing with family, friends, and how to get those stupid Christmas lights to stop blinking all at once.

Storm brings you a classic Haunt Minute about holiday shortages. Meathook Jim discusses English witch hunts in Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline news, and the Old Crone discusses using Christmas clearance items for your haunt. In addition, we just might have a Gruesome Giveaway winner for the month of December. We also bring you some spooky tunes, (courtesy of Midnight Syndicate) to get you in the holiday mood, and Meathook Jim presents a special reading of ‘Twas the Fright Before Christmas’

Speaking of Midnight Syndicate, The Roundtable of Terror invites Ed Douglas and Gavin Goszka to have a seat and discuss their VERY busy year. From celebrating their 25th anniversary, to putting on a brand new show at Cedar Point in Sandusky Ohio, to re-releasing more classic music on vinyl, Midnight Syndicate is showing no signs of slowing down and hint that there’s a lot more to come in 2023 and beyond, You definitely want to tune in and listen. All this, plus so much more.

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

Featured music: (Midnight Syndicate)

Up on the Housetop

Parade of the Tin Soldiers

Little Helpers

Christmas at Midnight

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