As we head into the holiday season, the Big Scary Show is here helping you cope with post-Halloween Depression. The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions, (or IAAPA), was recently held in Orlando Florida and because there’s a large Halloween presence at the show, we sent Badger down to cover it. Even though he was completely blown away by the size of it, he still managed to bring back several interviews with Halloween-related vendors, some familiar, some not. You don’t want to miss it.(Storm is ranting in a Haunt Minute). Meathook Jim discusses European witch hunts in Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline news The Old Crone discusses holiday gift ideas for your favorite haunter, and we have a new Gruesome Giveaway for the month of December. We also bring you some rockin’ tunes to get you fired up for Krampusnacht and the holiday season.The Roundtable of Terror introduces you to a couple of our new sponsors, Spectral Illusions and VFX Creates. We go into great detail with the owners about what they do and how their products can benefit your haunted attraction. We are very thankful for all our sponsors, and hope you will continue to support them, for without them, we are nothing. 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: The Rhythm Coffin - Yeah Yeah Zombie Surf - Transylvania Surf Twisted Sister (w/Lita Ford) - I’ll Be Home for Christmas#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

Episode 276 Halloween may be a distant memory but that doesn’t mean the scares have gone away. It’s almost time for Christmas haunts, many featuring that old Yuletide Devil, Der Krampus. Krampusnacht is Coming up on December 5th and the (g)hosts are getting into the holiday spirit by talking about him.Storm is ranting in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim is back with Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline news, plus bonus interviews from the likes of Tyler Mane, Bill Moseley, Dee Wallace, and SC Horror. The Old Crone returns, and we may have a Gruesome Giveaway winner for the month of November. We also bring you some tunes to get you fired up for Krampusnacht.Speaking of Krampusnacht, The Roundtable of Terror brings together several individuals from across the country to discuss various Krampus related organizations and conventions they’re putting on. Perhaps there’s a Krampuslauf coming to a town near you? If so, we hope you’ll check it 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. (You’re not allowed to have PHD)Featured music: Snowy Shaw - KrampusMichael Gaither - The Krampus Comes out Tonight Midnight Syndicate - Krampus#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

Halloween 2022 may have passed into the ether, but don’t let the Post Halloween Depression (PHD) kick in just yet, for the Big Scary Show Episode 275 has a lot of great things to keep you in the Halloween spirit. There’s still time to see a couple haunts and get spooky before we put the final nail in the coffin on 2022Storm is ranting about those unique Spirit Halloween costumes in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim discusses Torture Chambers in Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline news, plus interviews from Butch Patrick, Daniel Roebuck, The Western Kentucky Ghostbusters, CJ Graham, Dave Sheridan, Ron Fazio, The American Horrorplex, Wicked World Scaregrounds, and the Organizer of the Scarefest. The Old Crone helps you make the adjustment from haunter to ‘normal’ person (whatever ‘normal’ means), we have a new Gruesome Giveaway for the month of November, and bring you some spooky tunes to keep you in the Halloween mood.The Roundtable of Terror brings together the four (g)hosts to talk about what they did during the past season. From running haunts, to watching the latest scary movies, to taking a trip down memory lane about Halloweens of years past, we have a fun conversation that we hope you’ll enjoy. All this, plus so much more.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOW. (You’re not allowed to have PHD)Featured music: The Jimmy Psycho Experiment - Theme from ‘The Munsters’ Virgil Franklin / Marc Straight - The Haunted Chris Thomas - A Lonely Hell#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

Halloween is almost here and the (g)hosts are so excited that they’re pulling out all the stops and making Episode 274 our 2022 Halloween Spooktacular! We’re bringing you plenty of spooky, music, news, interviews, and so much more as we celebrate the greatest of holidays.Storm is ranting about trick or treat bags in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim brings you a special Halloween themed Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline news, plus he went to Tiny Terror Con in Hickory NC and brings you interviews with some modern horror icons including the first Jason, the lost Leatherface, and Pepper. As a bonus, he talks with Jen from the Legendary Haunt Tour and discusses how you can close out the haunt season by visiting some really cool haunts in Nashville, TN. The Old Crone is back and reads us a special ghost story just in time for Halloween. In addition, we just might have a winner of the Gruesome Giveaway for the month of October. Who won? Stay tuned. We also bring you FIVE, count them, five rocking tunes that all celebrate the season.The Roundtable of Terror discusses one of the most iconic images of Halloween; witches. We sit down with several modern-day witches and have a conversation about what it’s like being a witch in today’s society and how they celebrate All Hallow’s Eve. Did anyone ride in on a broom? Where do you get eye of newt anyway? And was anyone turned into a frog? Stick around 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 Halloween)Featured music: PsychoCharger - Tonight is Halloween, Wednesday 13 - Halloween 13-13, Halloween - Her Ghost Comes Out to Play, Ragdolls - Halloween Night, Van Helsing’s Curse - Halloween#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

Episode 273 Haunt season is here and the (g)hosts are so excited to finally be out and about enjoying the cooler temps, the changing leaves, and of course...haunted houses. Let The Big Scary Show Episode 273 keep you company as you head out to all your local attractions.Storm is ranting about real estate in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim talks pillories in Between the Corpses. Badger brings you the latest in Deadline news, plus interviews from the 13th Acre and Haunted Pyramids. As a bonus, he meets up with the ‘Creeper’s Cousin’ from the Jeepers Creepers films. Let's hope he makes it out alive. The Old Crone is back talking about what it takes to put on a mobile haunt with members of her staff.. In addition, we have a very special Gruesome Giveaway for the month of October. It’s your chance to win a great prize from Screamline Studios, PLUS a very special ‘mystery’ prize. What is it? Be sure to enter and you could find out.The Roundtable of Terror is all about Meathook Jim and his team from TRUTH Paranormal as they conduct their investigation of the Conjuring House in Rhode Island. What happens? Do they find anything? Are you a believer? Tune in 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 support your local haunts)Featured music: (Neil Zaza) Funeral March Opus 35 Danse Macabre Carnival of the Animals#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

Episode 272 HOORAY! The haunt season is finally here and everyone is super excited! Let the Big Scary Show’s Episode 272 help you celebrate with some interviews, conversations, and music while you head out to your favorite haunts.Storm is ranting about McDonalds in a haunt minute. Meathook Jim talks branding in yet another installment of Between the Corpses. Badger brings you the latest in Deadline news plus a few interviews from CreepyCon that we weren’t able to get on the last show. The Old Crone is back with ‘Ask the Old Crone’ talking about the importance of dress rehearsals. In addition, we just might have a Gruesome Giveaway winner for the month of September. Find out who it could be.The Roundtable of Terror brings back Alex Linebrink from #Hauntpay to talk about the state of the industry for the 2022 season. He discusses some interesting trends and where the industry may be headed in the future. He also invites haunters to participate in next year's survey. Stay tuned to find out how, as you don’t want to miss this fascinating conversation 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 support your local haunts)Featured music: The Rhythm Coffin - Tombstoned Vegas Rhythm Kings - Crazy Cadavers REv D-Ray & the Shockers - Zombie Cowboys#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

Episode 271September 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 Industries’ 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 UnleashedUnexpected ShadowsShadows (The Haunt Rocker Remix) w/ Jerry Vayne#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

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#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

Episode 270September is upon us, which as we all know kicks off the unofficial start to haunt season, and everyone is getting excited. Badger winds down the summer with part 2 of his coverage from Midsummer Scream in Long Beach, CA. There’s great interviews from Daniel Roebuck from the upcoming ‘Munsters’ movie, Creep it Real OC, the Decayed Brigade, Halloween Obsessed, Lakeside Trail of Terror, and Santa Ana Haunts.Storm is ranting in a haunt minute. Meathook Jim is talking about water torture in Between the Corpses. Badger brings you the latest in Deadline news, and the Old Crone is back with a couple opening a new professional haunt this year. Is there a winner of the Gruesome Giveaway for the month of August? Stay tuned to find out.The Roundtable of Terror has an international flair as we talk to the Global Scare Network about what they do and how they benefit the haunt industry. We have representatives from the USA, Scotland, and Australia on the line and the conversation is rather interesting. Be sure to tune in and learn how other countries celebrate the season.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOW. (And stay hydrated)Featured music: Calabrese - Ghostwolves Here Come the Mummies - Creepin’ Razing Hell - Terror Television#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

It’s August, Fall is just around the corner, and Badger just returned from the West Coast after covering Midsummer Scream in Long Beach, CA. There was SO much going on, that this will only be part 1 of our coverage. Unable to make the show? Don’t worry, you’ll feel like you were there with all the interviews we’re bringing you..Storm is ranting about cookie cutters(?) in a haunt minute. Meathook Jim is talking about medieval torture devices in Between the Corpses. Badger brings you the latest in Deadline news, and the Old Crone is back with advice about how to avoid the haunt flu. There’s a new Gruesome Giveaway for the month of August and remember, you can’t win if you don’t enter.The Roundtable of Terror discusses a pair of pretty cool events happening in NC and MO this Fall and how they’re connected with a couple of haunted attractions. You’ll want to make sure you stick around for that.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOW. (And stay hydrated)Featured music: Chris Thomas - Creepy TownMystary - Room No 07 Sam Haynes - Nightshade#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

Yes, we know it’s hot out there, but it’s finally August and that means there’s only one more month until September which starts the haunt season for many of us. So bear with it just a little while longer and may we suggest grabbing a cold beverage and tuning into Episode 268 of the Big Scary Show to get you in the mood for Fall.Storm is ranting about Halloween disasters in a Haunt Minute, Meathook Jim discusses burning as a form of torture in Between the Corpses, and Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News. The Old Crone headed down to the Texas Haunters Convention a couple weeks ago and brought back some interviews with Matthew from the Texas Haunters Convention, The Chamber of Haunters, and more.The Roundtable of Terror discusses how haunts can cross-promote and work together. We invite representatives from Louisville Halloween and the Ohio Haunters Association to take a seat at the table to discuss how everyone benefits when there’s no feuding between haunts. Save the feuds for professional wrestling.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOW. (And stay hydrated)Featured music: 13 Pagan Holiday 13 - She’s Dead Little Miss Stakes - Drag Queen Dracula PsychoCharger - Route 666#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

HAH: The Event 2 happened recently in Lexington, Kentucky and the Big Scary Show was there talking to everyone while supporting a good cause. There’s interviews with the likes of Ricky Vitus, The Dead Speak, Wicked World Scaregrounds, The American Horrorplex, Haunt Weekly, Paul Lanner, even Super-Special Correspondent Tater is there with some breaking news from Froggys Fog, and a whole lot more. We support all the fine work Haunters Against Hate does and they let us know what's in store for 2023.Storm will be ranting about the battle of the 12-foot lawn monsters in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim discusses the horrors of the Gibbett in Between the Corpses. Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News. The Old Crone talks about ADA guidelines for your haunt. We spin a trio of spooky tunes to keep you going. There might be a new Gruesome Giveaway winner for July (Sponsored by Screamline Studios), and a whole lot more.The Roundtable of Terror (sponsored by HauntPay) brings back two of the actor trainers from the last show to further discuss ways to train your actors for the upcoming season. Much was discussed and we hope you’ll learn a lot...we did.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOW. (And stay hydrated)Featured music: Jerry Vayne & Tim Tantrum - The Headless Man ‘08 Eerie Von - Nightmare Michael Hedstrom - Hall of Portraits#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

Episode 266The heat is on! Not just because it’s July, but because it’s only 3 months until October. Before you start to panic, take a deep breath, drink some water, and tune into another episode of the Big Scary Show.Storm will be ranting about Shaquille O’Neal in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim discusses being drawn and quartered in Between the Corpses. Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News, plus an interview with DJ Qualls from ‘Supernatural’. The Old Crone talks about using SEO to make your haunt successful. We spin some rockin’ tunes to keep you going, and there’s a new Gruesome Giveaway for July (Sponsored by Screamline Studios)The Roundtable of Terror (sponsored by HauntPay) brings in a trio of actor trainers to discuss ways to hire, retain, and train your actors for the upcoming season. There was so much information and we ran short of time, so we may have to bring them back for part 2 in the near future.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOW. (And stay hydrated)Featured music: Baron Misuraca - As We Embrace Radio Cult - Saturday Night Double Feature SpookhauS - I Want 2B Your Vampire#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

Episode 265 It’s HOT outside, but the Big Scary Show is back and bringing you some cool interviews, news, and information to keep you occupied and entertained while you toil away at work, relax in the sun, or plan out the new parts of your haunt.Storm rants about AI technology in a Haunt Minute, Meathook Jim discusses the Festival of Death, Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News, and The Old Crone speaks with a videographer about how he shoots inside haunted attractions. And speaking of haunted attractions, Badger brings you interviews with three different haunted attractions in NC that were recorded at the recent Carolina Fear Fest.. We might also have a Gruesome Giveaway winner for the month of June. Stick around and find out.The Roundtable of Terror discusses how to film inside your haunted attraction. We speak with a trio of photographers about the best ways to promote your haunt, tips and tricks for making it look spooky and amazing, and how you don’t need thousands of dollars worth of equipment to get great results. It’s a fun and interesting conversation you don’t want to miss.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOW. (And stay hydrated)Featured music: Gathering of Darkness - Darkness Falls Grave Tone - The Final Hour Prelude to a Nightmare - Prelude to a Nightmare#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

Welcome to June and the weather is heating up. Haunted house structures are going up, conventions are happening, and we’re only 4 months away from October. Where does the time go? Before you panic, let the Big Scary Show keep you focused as you work on your builds. We have a jam-packed episode filled with lots of cool and creepy stuff.Badger visits his old hometown of Raleigh, NC and attends the Carolina Fear Fest. He brings back a bunch of interviews with vendors, celebrities, bands, and some charity events that are happening soon. Storm rants about sequels in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim talks about the Bog People in Between the Corpses. Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News. The Old Crone is back and talking about security for your haunt.. In addition, Badger brings you a brand new Gruesome Giveaway for the month of June so listen carefully and enter to win a great prize from Screamline Studios.The Roundtable of terror tackles Storm’s favorite topic...Cryptids. We invite a pair of experts on the subject to talk about monsters, bring up local lore, and how you can utilize cryptids in your haunted attraction. This is one of the most fascinating conversations we’ve had and we hope you’ll stick around for that. All this, and so much more. (And stay hydrated if you’re working outside).We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOWFeatured music: Creature Feature - American GothicWednesday 13 - Come Out and Plague Dirty Dead - Meet Me at the Morgue#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

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

As we enter head into mid-spring and deeper into the heart of build season, the Big Scary Show is doing its part by keeping you up to date on all the latest news, information and everything to keep you entertained as you start laying out the plans for your haunts.Storm rants about seagulls and aliens in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim discusses Chinese tortures and executions in Between the Corpses. Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News. The Old Crone talks recruiting. There’s a Gruesome Giveaway question for the month of May. We spin some rockin’ tunes to keep you going as you work on your shows. And to top it off, Meathook Jim brings you a pair of interviews from the Oddities and Curiosities Expo in Columbus, Ohio.The Roundtable of Terror invites the next generation of haunt owners to discuss what it’s like being a younger haunter. The guests range in age from 32 all the way down to 17. They discuss not only the trials and tribulations of being a young haunt owner, but also the correct ways to market to their demographic. You might want to tune in and find out their secrets. All this, and much much more.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOWFeatured music: Coffin Caddies - Zombies Ate my Neighbors Dali Van Gogh - The Demon Army of Walking Corpses - Crawl#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

Episode 261 As we enter our second decade of podcasting all the news and information regarding the haunt industry, we kick things off with several board members from the Haunted Attraction Association to discuss all things haunt related. They have some interesting things to say about what’s going on now and in the future with the haunt industry.Storm rants about what NOT to do in a haunt if you get scared, in a Haunt Minute.. Meathook Jim discusses Druids in Between the Corpses. Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News. The Old Crone talks to makeup artists at Transworld. There’s a Gruesome Giveaway winner for April, (who could it be?) We spin some spooky tunes to keep you in a haunting mood. And to top it off, we bring you an exclusive interview with actor Santiago Cirilo from The Walking Dead .The Roundtable of Terror invites HAA President Spencer Terry, Vice President Cody Bailey, and former President Brett Hays to have a seat and discuss the importance of the Association and how it can benefit not only the big haunts, but smaller haunts, home haunters, and even thouse who don’t own a haunt. Whether you are (or are not) a member of the HAA, you’ll want to tune in and find out what’s going on in the industry.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOWFeatured music: Shadow Symphony - Beneath the Dark Audio Zombie - Apparition Music for Haunts - Storming Vampire Castle#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

Episode 260 Can you believe it's been 10 years since the Big Scary Show put out its first podcast covering the haunt, Halloween, and horror industry? A lot has changed over the past decade. Those first shows were rough and we really didn’t know what we were doing. We still don’t claim to know what we’re doing, but hopefully the show sounds a bit better. We're celebrating the occasion with the second part of our coverage of Transworld from St Louis. We’re bringing you a lot of interviews with vendors and a lot of industry professionals send us best wishes.Storm rants about lumberjack werewolves in a Haunt Minute (yes really). Meathook Jim discusses Vikings in Between the Corpses. Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News. The Old Crone talks to a few award winners at the Oscares at Transworld. There’s a Gruesome Giveaway for April. We spin some rockin’ tunes to keep you in the mood. And Vysther makes a surprise return with what may be his final edition of the Haunted Vista. You don’t want to miss it.The Roundtable returns with the (g)hosts discussing 10 years on the air. Lots of stories, memories, and just how far we’ve come. If you’ve been with us from the beginning, you may remember some fun moments we’ve had. What are some of YOUR favorite moments? Drop us a line and let us know.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOWFeatured music: The Graveyard Boulevard - Meet Me at the Grave The Supersuckers - Sleepy Vampire The Pine Box Boys - Mr. Skeleton#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

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 SHOWFeatured music: Midnight Syndicate - Carnival of CarnageShadow Symphony - Wailing in the Air Midnight Syndicate - Haverghast Asylum#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

As we head into the final days before the biggest trade show in the haunt industry, the Big Scary Show is preparing for Transworld by packing our bags, making sure the booth is in good shape, and bringing you another full show to enjoy as you hit the road for St Louis. Badger was recently at the Oddities and Curiosities Expo in Charlotte and brings you interviews with several vendors and the organizer of the event. It’s traveling across the US throughout 2022 so be sure and catch it if it comes to a town near you.Storm is ranting as usual in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim brings us another edition of Between the Corpses, Badger has all the latest in Deadline News. The Old Crone is back with another segment of Ask the Old Crone. There’s a new Gruesome Giveaway for March, and a few more surprises in store.Instead of the Roundtable of Terror this episode, we bring back the haunt industries’ soon-to-be-famous game show The 13 Questions of Doom. Storm hosts the show and the Old Crone debuts as a contestant. Who wins? Stay tuned. All this and so much more.One more thing, don’t forget to visit us at Transworld (Booth 2410) and say hi, record a shout-out, or talk to us about your haunt and/or haunt related products.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOWFeatured music: Doyle - Abominator Lita Ford - Devil in my Head Wednesday 13 - What the Night Brings#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

As we slide into March, haunters' thoughts are turning towards St Louis and Transworld. The Biggest trade show in the industry is just a couple short weeks away, so as you frantically work on your final booth displays and product lines give us a listen and let us keep you informed and entertained before you go completely nuts.Storm is under the weather so we gave him the show off, but we bring back a classic Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim returns with another episode of Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline News, and brings you an interview with Daniel from the Haunted Farm. The Old Crone talks about using available resources to make and keep your haunt successful. There's also some great tunes to keep you in the haunt mood and maybe, just maybe, we’ll have a Gruesome Giveaway winner for February.The Roundtable of Terror sits down with five (yes five) first-time Transworld attendees as we present our annual Transworld survival guide. What do you need to bring, what are must-sees, and what do you need to do in order to have a successful experience? 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 SHOWFeatured music:T-Virus - Kill Her TonightThe Independents - Walking DeadThe Night Keep - The Macabre Waltz#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

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

Episode 255 ‘Tis the season of love and the Big Scary Show is feeling it as we’d love to have you listen to this current episode and get your haunted attraction fix as we countdown towards Transworld.Storm is ranting about local laws in a Haunt Minute, Meathook Jim discusses torture techniques in ancient Greece, Badger bring you the latest in Deadline News, The Old Crone is back talking about branding (and not the type involving red-hot pokers) and we bring you more spooky tunes to keep you in the haunting spirit.Speaking of the season of love, the (g)hosts invite haunt owners from Alabama, Michigan, and New Jersey to have a seat at the Roundtable of Terror, and have a conversation regarding their Valentine’s Day events. How difficult is it to put on such an event and why is going to a haunted attraction the perfect Valentine's Day date? Tune in to find out. So grab your significant other, dim the lights, cozy up to the fire, and enjoy Episode 255 of the Big Scary Show.We hid the body, but you will become an accomplice just by listening to........The BIG SCARY SHOWFeatured Music: Michael Hedstrom - The House on the Hill PTAN - Prelude to a Nightmare Verse 13 - The Asylum Speaks#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

It's mid-January and while a lot of people aren't even thinking about Halloween, now is the time for haunt owners to start planning their marketing campaign for 2022. Marketing guru and the Voice From Hell, Dick Terhune joins the (g)hosts at the Roundtable of Terror for a conversation about marketing strategy, and how demographics play a huge role. They also discuss A Christmas Carol ( in January???).Badger is back with the latest in Deadline News, Storm rants about haunted Christmas gifts, in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim continues the history of torture and execution, in Between the Corpses, while The Old Crone returns with a segment on designing a logo. All of this is tied together by the Haunt-strumentalist spinning a trio of spooky tunes.We hid the body, but you will become an accomplice, just by listening to............... THE BIG SCARY SHOWFeatured Music:Demented Are Go - Welcome Back to Insanity HallDIEMONSTERDIE - Lucky Number 666Dr. Frankenfingers - An Unholy Citadel

It's a New Year and the Big Scary Show will be turning 10 Years Old soon, but before that milestone, we still have plenty of content for our listeners. The Roundtable of Terror focuses not only on Home Haunters, but the upcoming Home Haunter Awards and the Canadian Home Haunter Awards, as Chris Ainsworth, Christopher Pressley, and Troy Crivellone explain the upcoming awards show, and how you don't have to be from a specific country to submit your haunt to the judges.Badger brings us the latest Deadline News, Storm rants about Alpha Con, in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim has a brand new subject for Between the Corpses, involving Torture and Execution, and the Old Crone is back with some suggestions regarding inspirations for your Haunt. The Haunt-strumentalist brings 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:Black Cat Attack - Sunday SacrificeThe Independents - Bloody Night, Bloody KnifeCalabrese - Ghostwolves

Episode 252 As we wind down our final show of the year, we start to look back at how the year 2021 treated the haunt industry. To say it was...interesting would certainly be an understatement. If only someone had taken data from the past couple seasons and used it to come up with a general state of the haunt industry. What? Someone did that? And they also happen to be a sponsor of the Big Scary Show? How convenient.Storm will be ranting about haunters taking advantage of supply chain economics in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim counts down some of his favorite haunt-themed adult beverages of 2021 in Between the Corpses. Badger will be reading the latest in Deadline News. We have a trio of spooky Christmas tunes to keep you in the holiday spirit. The Old Crone is back talking about making plans for the new year. And do we have a Gruesome Giveaway winner for December? Stay tuned to find out.The Roundtable of Terror welcomes Alex Linebrink of HauntPay to have a seat and discuss all the new things HauntPay is offering to clients, as well as their newly-released ‘State of the Industry’ report. Some of the things they found were quite surprising and may change the way some haunters run their events. If you own a haunted attraction, you definitely should give this 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 SHOWFeatured music: (Midnight Syndicate) Krampus Up on the Housetop Parade of the Tin Soldiers#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

Episode 251 Well, we’ve moved into the heart of the holiday season and we’re all anxiously awaiting the arrival of that big guy who visits once a year to bring us holiday surprises. Of course we’re talking about Der Krampus. Who did you think we meant? The Big Scary Show (g)hosts have hopefully all been good this year so that during Krampunacht, none of them will get carried away and punished. The haunt industry has embraced Krampus as part of their off season haunt events and it’s definitely becoming a bigger part of the holiday season. The Big Scary Show brings you all things Krampus for Episode 251. (Hope you haven’t been too naughty).Storm rants about branding Der Krampus including getting him corporate sponsorship in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim will once again drink his way Between the Corpses with some spooky adult beverages. Badger will be reading the latest Deadline News, including some upcoming Krampus related events. The Old Crone returns to talk about planning for 2022. There’s a new Gruesome Giveaway for the month of December, plus a trio of spooky holiday related tunes to get you into the holiday spirit.The Roundtable of Terror features all things Krampus with our friend Allen Hopps of Dark Hour Haunted House in Plano, Texas. His knowledge of Der Krampus is extensive, and we talk about how Krampus has integrated itself into American culture and how haunts are taking advantage of it. Fun fact: Did you know Der Krampus was almost killed by Hitler? Confused? Tune in and find out how.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOWFeatured music: (Midnight Syndicate) Little Helpers God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Christmas at Midnight

Episode 250As much as we hate to admit it, Halloween season 2021 is dead and buried. But don’t start suffering from Post Halloween Depression just yet, because the Big Scary Show is here to help get you through these hard times. Remember, there’s always Christmas and Krampus haunts coming soon.Storm will be ranting about clickbait and chupacabras in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim will be drinking his way through some haunt-themed beers in Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline News. And Jerry Vayne will be spinning a few rocking tunes to ward off PHD. We also hear from the Old Crone on how to repurpose holiday decorations for your haunt.Speaking of the Old Crone, the Roundtable of Terror welcomes her to join the other (g)hosts to discuss what they did during the Halloween season. Who worked a haunt? Who went trick or treating? Who did other spooky things? Stay tuned and 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 SHOWFeatured music: Coffin Caddies – Zombies ate my NeighborsCreep-A-Zoids – Dead by DawnGrave Tones – The Final Hour#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

Episode 249Well, the 2021 Halloween season is over, but the Big Scary Show works year round, to keep you informed and entertained during the off season, After a bounce back from the debacle that was 2020, we got a lot of reports of attendance records this year.Speaking of keeping Halloween going, our guest at the Roundtable of Terror is Gregory Hallows ( yes, it’s his legal name) and he is trying to keep Halloween alive with the Halloween Preservation Society, and his upcoming Preserve Halloween Festival, Nov. 19-21 in Irving(Dallas) Texas.Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News, Storm rants, in a Haunt Minute, while Meathook Jim is still reviewing spooky beers, in Between the Corpses. The Old Crone is back, while Jerry Vayne spins his trio of Spooky Tunes.We hid the body, but you will become an accomplice, just by listening to…………….THE BIG SCARY SHOW!Featured Music:The Skeleton Beats – SuccubusThe Tremors – Demon Boogie FeverToxic Zombie – Stranger Things

Episode 248Well, here it is. The week of Halloween. All of the hard work has been leading up to this. Haunts are having banner years and the Big Scary Show is here to give you what you want for Halloween. Badger brings us a trio of interviews with haunts in the woods, as he talks with Boogerwoods, Midway Wicked Woods, and SpookyWoods.The Roundtable of Terror is all about scare-acting and the science of FEAR, with our guest Ken Leary. The (g)hosts might even learn a thing or two regarding our favorite subject of fear.Badger brings us the latest in Deadline News, Storm rants about Halloween Party Poopers, in a Haunt Minute, Meathook Jim is back with a trio of Halloween themed beers, In Between the Corpses. We a Gruesome Giveaway winner, and we have another visit from the Old Crone, while Jerry spins a trio of Halloween Tunes.We hid the body, and you will become an accomplice, just by listening to….THE BIG SCARY SHOW – Halloween Episode!Featured Music:13 Pagan Holiday 13 – Long Shadows Fall on HalloweenAlice Cooper – Keepin’ Halloween AliveKing Diamond – Halloween

Episode 247It’s finally October...And the Big Scary Show celebrates the best month of the year with an all-new show filled with stuff to get you in the haunting mood. We’ve been waiting 11 long months for October to come back around so make the best of it and pack in as much spookiness as you can.Storm is ranting about haunt shortages in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim Returns to talk about more Halloween-themed craft beers in Between the Corpses, Badger reads the latest in Deadline News. The Hauntstrumetallist Jerry Vayne spins a trio of tunes by Midnight Syndicate (including 2 EXCLUSIVE tracks). To round things out we get yet another visit by the Old Crone. Plus, there’s a new Gruesome Giveaway for October so listen closely because you can’t win if you don’t enter.The Roundtable of Terror is all about Halloweentown. Not necessarily the Disney movie, but the real-life Halloweentown AKA: St Helens, Oregon. We speak to Crystal King about how the town reacted to being chosen as the location for the movie and the month-long celebration they put on every October. If you get a chance, get out there and enjoy all the fun. All this and so much more as we welcome back the greatest month of the year.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOWFeatured music: (Midnight Syndicate) Building the Carnival (exclusive) Carnival of Carnage (exclusive) Serenade#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

Episode 246It’s here! After 11 long months, Haunt Season 2021 is officially upon us and we’re so excited that the Big Scary Show is bringing you some great stuff to celebrate.Storm is ranting about ghosts and real estate in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim begins an ALL NEW theme for Between the Corpses, focusing on Halloween themed craft beers. Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News, as well as a few interviews from CreepyCon, including R A Mihailoff, Josiah Hex, and Pumkin the Clown. There's a trio of rockin’ tunes to kick off haunt season, The Old Crone is back talking about actor training, and there just may be a winner for the September Gruesome Giveaway.. Who is it? Stay tuned.While professional haunts are opening up all over the country, the Roundtable of Terror decides to bring in some folks who know a bit about those ‘other’ haunted houses out there. We have paranormal investigators from TN, FL and RI take a seat at our table to discuss and share stories about what’s lurking in haunted places and how they collect evidence to answer the question...do ghosts and spirits exist? This is a Roundtable not to be missed.We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOWFeatured music: Lita Ford - Devil in my Head Little Miss Stakes - Drag Queen Dracula Michale Graves and Gotham Road - Seasons of the Witch#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

Haunt Season Begins!Here it is , September, and haunts around the country are starting to open their doors for a frightfully good time for all!. Badger brings us a slew of interviews from CreepyCon, in Knoxville, TN, including Blake best, Jennifer Jonesy, J Michael Roddy, Pumpkin Clown, Screamville, Frightworks, Terror Manor, Twisted Garden Studios, and the upcoming Scarefest in Lexington, KY.The Roundtable of Terror is a conversation of all things Halloween, as Badger, Storm, Meathook Jim and the Old Crone have a lively conversation, while Meathook Jim is till being cryptic about appearances, and the possibility of a new subject for Between the Corpses.Badger brings us the latest Deadline News, Storm rants, in a Haunt Minute, Meathook Jim travels to Barbados in Between the Corpses, and Jerry Vayne spins us the spooky tunes.We hid the Body, but you will become an accomplice, just by listening to……THE BIG SCARY SHOW!Featured Music:Prelude to a Nightmare- Prelude to a NightmareShadows Symphony – Beneath the Dark (BSS exclusive)Sinister Symphonies – The Doll House#roundtableofterror #bigscaryshow

Ep244 It’s almost September and we’re counting down the days until haunt season opens. The Big Scary Show has been with you since the end of last season with everything you needed to know and now it’s almost time to get spooky again.Storm rants about Halloween and AirBnb’s in a haunt minute. Meathook Jim takes us to Korea in Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline News. There’s a trio of spooky tunes from Midnight Syndicate to keep you motivated while working in those haunts. The Old Crone is bringing part 2 of her interviews from the NW Arkansas Comic Con so there’s no ‘Ask the Old Crone’ segment this week but it will return next week. Plus there’s an announcement about the Gruesome Giveaway you will want to hear.The Roundtable of Terror welcomes back two haunt owners who were not open in 2020 but are back for the 2021 season. Ed Gannon and Chris Ainsworth discuss why they decided to close last year and the changes their haunts have made in order to make them safer (and scarier) than before. We can’t wait to hear how their results will pay off. 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: (Midnight Syndicate)Haverghast Asylum Fallen Grandeur I Won’t Tell#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

It’s August and it’s HOT! I think most of us are longing for the fall when leaves start changing colors, temperatures start dropping, and haunts start opening. We only have a few more weeks to go, so let the Big Scary Show keep you company while we wait it out. We promise that fall will soon be here.Storm is ranting about the Olympics in a Haunt Minute, Meathook Jim travels to Japan in Between the Corpses, Badger reads Deadline News, and there are some spooky tunes to be shared to get your blood pumping while you work on those builds. There’s no ‘Ask the Old Crone’ segment this week because we sent her to the NW Arkansas Comic Con and she brings us back some great interviews you don’t want to miss. We also have a new Gruesome Giveaway for the month of August. If you win, you’ll get a great prize from Screamline Studios, just in time for haunt season.The Roundtable of Terror sits down with Doug Sheldon of Fear Expo and show sponsor Patrick Voss from VFX to discuss this new trade show coming to Owensboro Kentucky in January. We discuss all the ins and outs of hosting a new show and what you can expect if you attend. It’s not too early to start making those plans. And why Owensboro, Kentucky? Tune in to find out.We hid the body, but you will become an accomplice, just by listening to.......The BIG SCARY SHOW!!Featured Music: (Grave Robber)Nightbreed Army of the DeadGrandma Got Half Eaten by a Zombie#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

It’s finally the first week of August and (gasp) haunted attractions will be opening up next month. Time to start getting excited as there’s only one more full month of waiting. In the meantime, are you making plans to visit multiple haunts this season? What do you do when planning a long trip to visit haunts? Have no idea where to begin? The Big Scary Show can help.Storm rants about the motherload of Halloween candy, in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim talks about Islamic funeral practices in Between the Corpses. Badger reads Deadline News. The Haunt-strumetallist Jerry Vayne spins a trio of dark spooky tunes to drive away the heat. And the Old Crone discusses the importance of having a good backstory for your haunt.Speaking of long road trips, We invite Nick and Beverly Pappas to the Roundtable of Terror to discuss the GREATEST ROAD TRIP EVER, visiting lots of haunts in many different states over a period of many weeks. They’re planning to spend 6 weeks on the road this fall seeing some of the greatest haunts in the country and we find out how they plan their routes, how they prepare, and some great tips in case you want to do the same thing. It’s a discussion you don’t want to miss. All this, and so much more.We hid the body, but you will become an accomplice, just by listening to.......The BIG SCARY SHOW!!#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

Mid-July! the heat is up and haunts are in full swing during build season, but we are going to talk about the important ( and sometimes overlooked) subject of actor training, which lead us to…..THE ROUNDTABLE OF TERROR!The freshly polished, Amish made table is surrounded by a trio of Chicago haunters, including Japes Palles, Brad “Doogie” Sauper, and Jillian Luce. It’s a lively conversation, that covers many different aspects of haunt actor training.Badger brings us the latest Deadline News, Storm rants about build time and big happenings, in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim takes Between the Corpses to Iceland, while the Haunt-strumentalist spins a trio of spooky tunes. Rounding out the show is our new segment, Ask the Old Crone, with Jonna Summers.We hid the body, but you will become an accomplice, just by listening to…….The BIG SCARY SHOW!!Featured Music:Dr. Frankenfingers – An Unholy CitadelFirst Jason – Jason Never DiesThe Jimmy Psycho Experiment – Munsters Demo Lounge Version Theme

Episode 240 As we move into July and the hot weather, the Big Scary Show is doing its best to keep things cool while we patiently wait for Fall. Build season is in full swing and haunts are starting to hire for September and October. Thankfully, there’s only one more season to get through.Speaking of hot weather, Storm is ranting about how it actually can make you a better actor in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim heads to the hot country of Botswana Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest news hot off the presses, and the Haunt-strumentalist plays some of the hottest tunes to get you moving during your builds. There’s a Gruesome Giveaway for July, plus we get another visit from the Old Crone.Ironically, the Roundtable of Terror is all about the Old Crone as we welcome her (real name Johnna Summers) to have a seat and talk about her life and her haunt, Banshee Manor in Arkansas. She plans to be with us for a long time and we couldn’t be more thrilled. Be sure to stay tuned for her new segment on this show.We hid the body, but you’ll be an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOWFeatured music: The Rhythm Coffin - Monster Mash (With Davey Suicide and Calico of Beasto Blanco) Van Helsing’s Curse - Halloween Wednesday 13 - Halloween 13-13www.bigscaryshow.com#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

Episode 239Well, Haunters…here we are, the middle of June, most restrictions have been lifted, and build season is well under way. We would like to offer up moment of silence for a fallen haunter who impacted many people in the industry with his talents and outgoing personality. R.I.P. Steve Guild, you will be missed…The Roundtable of Terror is all about The Haunted Attraction Association and the 3 year plan, Newly elected President Spencer Terry joins us for a chat about the future of the industry, and the aforementioned 3 year plan.Badger brings us the latest in Deadline News, Storm rants about time travel, in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim is traveling to Romania in Between the Corpses, while the Haunt-strumentalist Jerry Vayne spins a trio of spooky tunes. Our new segment, Ask the Old Crone is back and she’s talking location, location, location. Vysther has returned from the netherworld with his Haunted Vista.We hid the body, but you will become an accomplice, just by listening to……THE BIG SCARY SHOW!Featured Music:Creature Feature – American GothicRagdolls- Halloween NightSolitude Black – October Symphony

Episode 238As we slowly slide into the summer months, the country is opening up again. Build season is in full swing now, and Brood X reaches it peak this week, followed by the zombie cicadas ( seriously, look it up). Badger wraps up his coverage of Transworld 2021, interviewing CFX Masks, Scareit Badges, Zombie Skin, Hallucinations Creations, Grave FX and Screaming Banshee Studios.The Roundtable of Terror is all about Podcasting, as the we invite Haunt Weekly, Haunt Scene, Haunting U. and WrestleHorror to pull up a chair and discuss their podcasts and how each has a special niche in the industry.Badger brings us the latest in Deadline News, Storm rants about the Queen Mary sinking, in a Haunt Minute, Meathook Jim travels to Russia in Between the Corpses and Jonna Summers debuts a new segment called Ask the Old Crone. The Haunt-strumentalist, Jerry Vayne spins us a trio of spooky tunes, including an unreleased Midnight Syndicate track that was created for the live show.We hid the body, but you will become an accomplice, just by listening to……..THE BIG SCARY SHOW!Featured Music:Midnight Syndicate – Creatures of Darkness ( radio edit)The B Movie Monsters – 10-31Transylvania Transport Co. – Suture Island

Episode 237Finally! The world is trying to get back to normal, and Transworld is back! Badger braves the trip to St. Louis to attend the trade show, which took over the ENTIRE America’s Center this year, and he brought us back interviews with Allen Hopps, Brian Demski, The Voice from Hell himself, Dick Terhune, Ed Douglas of Midnight Syndicate, Maximus Bryant of the Ohio Haunters Association, John LaFlamboy with the Zombie Army, and one of the original ( and still) sponsors of the show, Von Charon Productions. Badger also gets an update on Steve Koci, and how you can send him best wishes.Badger also brings us the latest Deadline News, Storm has an interesting piece on the Scream-bulance in Japan, while Meathook Jim travels to the land of llamas, Peru on Between the Corpses. Finally, rounding out the show, The Haunt-strumentalist, Jerry Vayne, spins a quartet of Spooky Tunes, including an exclusive live track from Midnight Syndicate.We hid the body, but you will become an accomplice, just by listening to……THE BIG SCARY SHOW!Featured Music:Midnight Syndicate – Into the Valley of Shadows (Live Exclusive). Dirty Dead – Meet Meat the Morgue T-Virus – Kill Her Tonight Toxic Zombie – Stranger Things

Episode 236Here it is, the beginning of May. Things are slowly starting to recover from the pandemic, and right now, Transworld is in full swing. Even though Badger is on the show floor as I type this, we still were able to get the Roundtable of Terror recorded and it's all about scenic design, as we offer up chairs to Kim and Rebecca from Exit 13 Haunted House, and Steve Guild of FrightFarm.Badger brings us the latest Deadline New, Storm rants about forced perspective and tiny Presidents, in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim's Between the Corpses checks out funeral traditions in Madagascar, and the Haunt-strumentalist, Jerry Vayne spins a trio of spooky tunes, including a brand new track for an upcoming album.We hid the body, but you will become an accomplice, just by listening to....THE BIG SCARY SHOW!Featured Music:Jerry Vayne - Twisted Tea Party ( NEW!)- Blackmoon Asylum- Cirque Du Macabre

Can you believe it’s been 9 years since the Big Scary Show debuted? 235 episodes later, here we are. It’s been an amazing run, meeting great haunters, celebrities, and so much more. The 4 (g)hosts would like to thank each and every one of you that has taken the time to make us a part of your haunt schedule. Whether you’ve listened to us for 1 episode or 235, our listeners mean everything to us and without you. We are nothing.Storm rants about angry animals, in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim travels to Sweden, Between the Corpses, Badger reads the latest in Deadline News, and the Haunt-Strumentalist Jerry Vayne spins a trio of tunes worthy of our anniversary show.The four (g)hosts sit down at the Roundtable of Table to talk about the past 9 years, and especially the challenges we’ve had for the past year. It’s a shorter than usual Roundtable as we’re gearing up for Transworld and there’s so much to prepare. Here’s to many more years.We hid the body, but YOU will become an accomplice just by listening to........THE BIG SCARY SHOW!!!.Featured music: Eerie Von - Nightmare The Gladezmen - Big Ol Monster Lucifer Fulci - The Dead Girl Master#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterrorwww.bigscaryshow.com

It’s only a few short weeks away, Transworld’s Halloween and Attractions Trade Show, and we have your survival guide as we sit down at the Roundtable of Terror with Jeremy Dalessandro, Daron Thomas, Brian Foreman and Maximus Bryant to talk about the show, how to get most out of the show, where to find more food options, and how survive standing days on end on a poured concrete floor.Badger brings us the latest Deadline News, Storm rants, in a Haunt Minute, Meathook Jim goes to Jamaica in Between the Corpses, Jerry Vayne spins us the spooky tunes. Rumor also has it that Vysther is back with the Haunted Vista.We hid the body, but you will become an accomplice, just by listening to…….THE BIG SCARY SHOW!Featured Music:Coffin Caddies – Zombies Ate My NeighborsMusic for Haunting – Storming Vampire CastleSam Haynes – Shadows

Episode 233With the month of March, it is usually the start of the Spring Haunt Trade Shows and Conventions, and after a total lock down in 2020, people are really REALLY ready to get back to the in person feel of the shows. Joining us on the Roundtable of Terror are three convention organizers ready to welcome the fans back, with safety precautions of course. Mark Norwood of Metrotham Con, Stephanie Freas of Carolina Fear Fest, and Paul Lanner of Haunters Against Hate, The Event, all join us to discuss the previous year, see what the future holds, and they way they are working to give the fans a fantastic, but safe, show.After years of trying, Badger finally has an interview with the organizer of the Rondo Awards, David Colton. If you don’t know what the Rondo Awards are, keep listening.Badger also brings us the latest in Deadline News, Storm rants about real estate, in a Haunt Minute, Meathook Jim travels to the Pacific island of Fiji, in Between the Copses, while the Hauntstrumentalist 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:Gathering of Darkness – Darkness FallsGrave Robber – Army of the DeadGravetone Productions – Death Awaits

Episode 232As winter slowly starts coming to an end, the Big Scary Show is looking forward to the return of spring. Warmer weather, flowers blooming, and haunters start thinking about one thing: “What is Midnight Syndicate going to put out this year?” Well, we’re not 100% sure about that last part, but we DO know what’s happening with our favorite musical haunt duo.Storm is ranting about a new film featuring two words that should NEVER be used in the same sentence. Meathook Jim is discussing funeral practices in Thailand. Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News. Jerry Vayne is spinning the haunted tunes to welcome in spring and chase away those winter blues. Vysther has this episode off, and there’s a brand new Gruesome Giveaway for the month of March. Be sure to listen and enter.We invite the masters of macabre music back to the Roundtable of Terror as Ed Douglas and Gavin Gozska of Midnight Syndicate announce some brand new music for 2021 as well as a few special things they have going on. We also delve into their past as they’ve now been together for 25 years, and find out their origins and so much more. You do NOT want to miss this Roundtable.We hid the body……..but you will become an accessory just by listening to: the BIG SCARY SHOW!Featured music: Midnight Syndicate - Awakening Midnight Syndicate - Noctem AeternusMidnight Syndicate - Sleep#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

Episode 231While 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 NightmaresGathering of Darkness - Souls of BlackVirgil Franklin - They Taste Funny#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror