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Listen on Apple PodcastsWelcome 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 #bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror
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 #bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror
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 #bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror
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 #bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror
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 #bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror
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’ #bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror
Episode 358 As we say goodbye to the holiday season and settle into the long cold winter, take solace in the fact that many haunters are not lounging at home huddled under blankets trying to keep warm. Nope, they’re hard at work preparing for their Friday the 13th and Valentine's Day haunts that will be opening in a few short weeks. Others are trying to finish up those props, animatronics, and other items to show off at Transworld in St Louis in just a couple months. The Big Scary Show (g)hosts are also hard at work making sure you’re up to date on all the latest haunt news, information, and goings-on in the industry, so pour yourself another hot cup of coffee (or tea), throw another log on the fire, and enjoy Episode 358 of the Big Scary Show. That should keep you warm. Storm is ranting about “What could POSSIBLY go wrong?” promotions 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 to David Cowger from Unknown Origin FX. We have a brand-new Gruesome Giveaway for January so listen closely and be sure to enter, and finally, we’re spinning some spooky tunes to keep the spirit of Halloween alive during these long cold nights. The Roundtable of Terror discusses the 2025 Home Haunter Awards. Did you visit an amazing home haunt or drive past one during last season? Do you own a cool home haunt and want more people to see the results of your hard work? Do you wish there was a way to promote that awesome home haunt? We bring in the organizers of the Home Haunter Awards Show to talk about what it takes to have an award winning home haunt and why it’s important to recognize all that hard work and dedication. Nominations for this year’s awards show are still being accepted for a couple more weeks so be sure to get your submissions in ASAP. 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 358. (And be sure to stay warm) Featured music: Midnight Syndicate - Slight Miscalculation Sinister Sonics - Zombos Midnight Midway Gathering of Darkness - Darkness Falls Verse 13 - The Souls That Wander #bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror
Episode 357 And just like that, 2025 passes into history and we stand at the cusp of a brand new year. You know what they say…”New year, new me” bla bla bla. We all know those resolutions are going to be broken within a few weeks so let’s just concentrate on making this year nice and spooky. After all, Valentine’s Day haunts will be firing up in about a month, Transworld is only about 12 weeks away, and there’s already so much to do. So let The Big Scary Show Episode 357 kick off your new year by keeping you informed and entertained as we count down towards the next haunt season. After all, it’s only 9 ½ short months away. (Are you panicking yet?) Storm is ranting about Halloween cookies in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim is talking about Cryptids. Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News, and the Old Crone is talking about scheduling wisely in 2026. We may have a belated December Gruesome Giveaway winner so stay tuned to find out who it might be, and finally, we’re spinning some rockin’ tunes to warm the blood on these cold winter nights The Roundtable of Terror looks back at 2025 with the (g)hosts sitting down and recalling some of the things that made the past year unforgettable. Some were good, some were fair, and others…not so good. But no matter, the (g)host all share their stories and make some resolutions that they will no doubt break by February. Let’s relive some of the moments that made 2025 what it was. 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 357. (Let’s make 2026 the spookiest year yet) Featured music: PsychoCharger - No One Loves the Creature Jerry Vayne - When Hinges Creak Crispy Bess - Ormondium Neil Zaza - Danse Macabre #bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror
Episode 356 Christmas is literally just a few days away and the Big Scary Show (g)hosts are busy putting the finishing touches on their decorating, buying last minute gifts, and getting into the holiday spirit. Nothing like some festive spirits to please the Halloween fan in all of us, as long as those spirits don’t try to haunt us. As we wind down the year, we get a little thoughtful and reflective and certainly send our best wishes for a happy and safe holiday season to each and every one of our listeners. Let The Big Scary show Episode 356 be a part of your holiday traditions this year. Storm is ranting in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim is a Christmas sabbatical for Between the Corpses. Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News, and the Old Crone is talking about the Crones of Winter. The December Gruesome Giveaway is being extended until the 22nd to give everyone who wants to enter time to do so, and finally, we’re spinning some holiday tunes (courtesy of Midnight Syndicate) to help get you in the holiday spirit. The Roundtable of Terror invites the originators of the traveling haunt actor, the original Scab 5, to have a seat and talk about their long and storied careers. Over the past 30 years they have frightened, terrified, and entertained audiences all over the world and probably caused more wet pants than you can count. If you enjoy watching good queue line actors do their thing, or work as a freelance haunt actor, you can thank these five haunters for paving the way. You do NOT want to miss their stories and conversations. 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 356. (And ‘Happy Holidays’ from the (g)hosts to all of you) Featured music: (Featuring Midnight Syndicate) Up on the Housetop Night of the Krampus Parade of the Tin Soldiers Christmas at Midnight #bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror
Hard to believe it’s already December. Where has the time gone? It seems like only yesterday that we were attending Transworld, East Coast Haunter’s Convention, Midsummer Scream, and all the other conventions and tradeshows that we covered as we prepared for spooky season. October came and went in a flash, and suddenly, it’s almost the end of the year. To all of those who’ve followed us throughout the year, we thank you. It’s been quite the year for the Big Scary Show and the (g)hosts can’t wait to see what 2026 has to offer. Storm is ranting about how AI just might be a form of demonic possession in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim is taking the weekend off to got to Galaxy Con. Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News, and the Old Crone is talking about winterizing your haunt. We have a Gruesome Giveaway for December so be sure to enter for a chance to win a great prize. And finally, we’re spinning some appropriate tunes to get you in the holiday spirit. The Roundtable of Terror invites the owners from Portals of Fear to have a seat and discuss their award-winning first year in operation. So how does one become an ‘award-winning’ haunt? You might just find out after this roundtable. Other haunts take notice, these guys are gunning to become a major player in the haunt scene. And THAT is a great gift to haunted house fans who enjoy all things spooky. 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 355. (And stay off that naughty list) Featured music: Wednesday 13 - Buried by Christmas Grave Robber - Grandma Got Half Eaten by a Zombie Twisted Sister - I’ll be Home for Christmas Showy Shaw - Krampus #bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror
The leaves are falling, the weather is turning colder, and there are unmistakable signs that another big holiday is coming up. Thanksgiving is the time where we give thanks for everything we have. Isn't it nice to know that we can all be thankful for things like Halloween? The (g)hosts hope each and every one of you enjoys spending time with friends and family enjoying food, fellowship, and football. And be sure to tune into the Big Scary Show Episode 354 before that tryptophan-induced food coma sets in. Storm is ranting about rage bait traps in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim is talking to a very special guest in Between the Corpses. Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News, and the Old Crone is talking about transitions. Do we have a Gruesome Giveaway for November? Stay tuned to find out. And finally, we’re spinning some rockin’ tunes to keep your blood pumping and to keep you warm in these rapidly cooling days. The Roundtable of Terror discusses the mythos behind the scariest of the holiday creatures, the Krampus. Who is this horned, anthropomorphic figure from Alpine folklore who punishes the naughty children? Is it a truly horrific monster bent on devouring the wicked? Is it merely to frighten children into being good? And why are Krampus-themed events popping up all around the US? We bring in several guests who put on events centered around Krampus to get their take on this legendary holiday creature. It’s a fascinating conversation you better not miss or the Krampus might just come after YOU. 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 354. (And don’t eat too much turkey) Featured music: The Phantom A.D. - Like a Wolfman Baron Misuraca - As We Embrace Crispy Bess - Ormondium Dirty Dead - Meet Me at the Morgue #bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror
And just like that…Halloween has come and gone. It was a busy October and so many things were accomplished. There were haunted houses to visit, screams to create, pumpkins to carve, decorations to make, candy to hand out, and so many more things that make October special. Luckily there are still a few haunts keeping their doors open this week and next before some of them begin gearing up for Holiday Season and Krampus events. But just because the spooky season is over doesn’t mean the Big Scary Show is going away. Be sure to stick around and see what the (g)hosts are planning beyond the Halloween season. Storm is ranting in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim is talking to a very special guest in Between the Corpses. Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News, and the Old Crone is talking about blackout events. We have a new Gruesome Giveaway for November, and finally, we’re spinning some spooky tunes as we mourn the end of the year's greatest month. The Roundtable of Terror goes into the mythology and folklore behind Samhain, Dia De Los Muertos, and Halloween. So many of us celebrate the holiday but do we really know what it’s all about? The origins of these holidays go back quite a long way. We invite some special guests to sit down and go into the meanings and symbolism behind our favorite holiday(s). It’s a fascinating conversation 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 353. (And Happy Halloween everyone!) Featured music: (Featuring Sam Haynes) Haunts Catacombs Shadows Nightshade #bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror