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Some people actually like winter. The sight of the falling show triggers some beautiful memories and is peaceful and pleasant to look at. Unfortunately, it’s also cold, blustery, icy, and can cause a lot of headaches trying to get around. So instead of venturing out into the cold, why not throw another log on the fire, pour yourself a hot toddy, and relax to the dulcet tones of The Big Scary Show Episode 259, as we inform and entertain you while we all try to get though the next couple months before the weather turns warmer. Storm is ranting in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim continues his discussion on cryptids. Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News, and the Old Crone is talking about making the most of your winter downtime. Do we have a Gruesome Giveaway for January? Stay tuned. Vysther returns with a tribute to the late Bob Burns and more. And finally, we’re spinning some rockin’ tunes to get the blood flowing to stay warm. The Roundtable of Terror is all about love. Specifically, Valentine’s Day haunted attractions. That big holiday is coming up in just a couple weeks and a lot of haunts are opening their doors to unsuspecting couples, no doubt to seal their doom for all eternity. We bring in several haunt owners to discuss why this is a fun and unorthodox way to celebrate the holiday and why YOU should go visit one. Whether you have a date or not, the monsters inside won’t care if you're single. They just love the taste of human flesh and delight in taking your souls. All this, and so much more. We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to……..the BIG SCARY SHOW Episode 359.. (Stay warm everyone) Featured music: Twisted in Graves - I wish my Girlfriend was a Zombie Toxic Zombie - Stranger Things Black Cat attack - Sunday Sacrifice Here Come the Mummies - Creepin’ #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

Episode 352 We hope you’re enjoying October and all it has to offer. Cooler weather, falling leaves, haunted houses, hayrides, pumpkin patches, corn mazes, bonfires, and so much more. How can you not love this time of year? The 4 (g)hosts are certainly busy taking advantage of everything they can because before you know it, it will all be over and we’ll have to deal with all that ‘other’ holiday stuff coming up. So get out there and enjoy the spooky season while you can. Storm is ranting in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim is bringing you interviews from his trip to the Scarefest Weekend in Lexington, KY. Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News, and the Old Crone is talking about the frustrations in dealing with social media after you move your haunt to a new location. Do we have a Gruesome Giveaway winner for October? Stay tuned to find out. Vysther returns with his musings on Halloween 2025, and finally, we’re spinning some rockin’ tunes to keep you moving as we count down towards October 31st. The Roundtable of Terror discusses the psychology of fear, especially as it relates to haunted house acting. We invite Tim Scott from Von Grimm Productions to sit down and talk about the psychology behind what makes us scared. We chat about some really interesting topics relating to fear, horror, haunt acting, and what the heck is ‘fun fear’? It’s an interesting 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 352. (And Happy Halloween everyone!) Featured music: Psychocharger - Tonight is Halloween Wednesday 13 - Halloween 1313 13 Pagan Holiday 13 - Long Shadows Fall on Halloween The B-Movie Monsters - 10-31 #bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

Episode 351 After 11 long months, it’s finally the most glorious month of the year. Haunt season is in full swing and everyone is getting into the spooky mood. The (g)hosts are celebrating in their own special ways, Badger is traveling to as many haunts as possible, Meathook Jim is preparing to cover the Scarefest Weekend in Kentucky (listen to our last Big Scary News for more details). Storm is looking for spooky places to take his niece for a visit and the Old Crone is firing up Banshee Manor in a new location. This is absolutely the best month of the year, so get out there and celebrate. Storm is ranting about the Conjuring House 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 when life throws you a curveball when trying to get your haunt ready for the season. Do we have a Gruesome Giveaway for October? Absolutely. Finally, we’re spinning some spooky tunes to celebrate the return of the month of Halloween. The Roundtable of Terror sits down with horror veteran Mick Strawn. He’s worked as a production designer on some of the biggest horror franchises ever like Nightmare on Elm Street, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Blade, and many others. We take a break from talking haunts to enjoy some fun stories and interesting conversation from someone who has almost done it all in Hollywood. 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 351. (Now go support your local haunts) Featured music: Midnight Syndicate - Fallen Grandeur Sam Haynes - Dead and Buried Gathering of Darkness - Darkness Falls Jerry Vayne - Patient Zero #bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

The autumnal equinox for the Northern Hemisphere happened on September 22nd, and Fall is officially here. October may be a few days away, but as far as we’re concerned haunt season is already in full swing. Every weekend, more and more haunted attractions are opening their doors and welcoming potential victims to their haunted houses, trails, and hayrides and the Big Scary Show (g)hosts are filling up their calendars. With plans to visit pro haunts, home haunts, pumpkin patches, corn mazes, fall festivals, conventions, and more, there IS no other time of the year quite like Fall. Storm is ranting about popular cryptids in a Haunt Minute. He also got out to Cryptid Fest and brings us some interviews. (No word if he got to interview a chupacabra). Meathook Jim is still on hiatus due to health issues,, Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News, and the Old Crone is talking about makeup room etiquette and safety. Do we have a Gruesome Giveaway for September? Tune in to find out. Finally, we’re spinning some rockin’ tunes to celebrate the return of Autumn. The Roundtable of Terror invites back a giant in the haunt industry. The one and only David Bertolino sits down with the (g)hosts to discuss his upcoming documentary 'Spooktacular’ about the life of Spookyworld Haunted Attraction. He also discusses his new books and travel guide, lifetime achievement awards, and more. It’s a fascinating conversation from one of the true legends in the industry. All this and so much more. We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to……..the BIG SCARY SHOW Episode 350. (And enjoy those local haunts) Featured music: (featuring The Rhythm Coffin) Tombstoned Coffin Creep Yeah Yeah Balladstein #bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

Listen. Do you hear that? That faint scream and growl of a chainsaw? Make no mistake, haunt season has started. A handful of haunted attractions have already opened their doors and fear is starting to rise. Over the next few weeks more and more haunts will creak open their gates, welcoming visitors to their doom. It is truly the most wonderful time of the year and the Big Scary Show is celebrating with you. Our (g)hosts are excited about the upcoming season and are preparing to share the scares with you. As we always say, get out there and support your local haunts. Storm is ranting about radioactive shrimp in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim has been sick, so no Between the Corpses this week, Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News as well as some bonus Midsummer Scream interviews from Long Beach California. The Old Crone is talking about how queue line actors can also be your first line of security. We do have a Gruesome Giveaway for September, so listen carefully and be sure to enter. Vysther is back with his thoughts on 50 years of the movie ‘Jaws’. And finally, we’re spinning some spooky tunes to welcome back haunt season. The Roundtable of Terror discusses the 2025 Haunt Industry Report with our guest Alex Linebrink of HauntPay. Each year his staff works hard to gather data regarding haunted attractions and gets the report out just before the season starts. How does your haunt compare to others? How were ticket sales? Are VIP and Skip the Line passes worth the extra cost? How is AI being used in haunt marketing? Find out the answers to these and many other questions during this very informative Roundtable. 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 349. (Now, get out there and see all the new scary stuff that’s waiting for you) Featured music: Grave Tone Productions - The Final Hour Eerie Von - Nightmare Jerry Vayne - Voodoo Doll Badjack Productions - Sanctuary of the Dammed

Episode 348 It’s almost time for the ‘ber months’ to begin and the Big Scary Show (g)hosts are very excited that Spooky Season is almost here. There are Code Orange alerts happening almost daily from retailers across the country as we eagerly anticipate the greatest season of all. Unfortunately we still have a couple more weeks of summer to get through but hopefully the Big Scary Show episode 348 will help make the time go by faster as we bring you some extensive coverage of Midsummer Scream direct from Long Beach, California If you missed the biggest Halloween show of the year a couple weeks ago, don’t worry. There’s plenty of cool interviews that Badger will be bringing you straight from the floor of the Long Beach Convention Center, so sit back, relax, and enjoy. Storm is ranting about job fairs in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim is talking a break , as this is a LOOONG Show, Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News. The Old Crone is talking about negative comments coming from your staff. We might have a Gruesome Giveaway winner for August. And finally, we’re spinning some rockin’ tunes to get you in the mood for Spooky Season. The Roundtable of Terror revisits the cultural phenomenon that was the SyFy Channel's ’Face Off’. Now that the show is streaming on Nexflix and Peacock, we bring in a pair of former contestants. Micah Ebbe from seasons 10-11 and Rick Prince from season 5 to talk about their experiences, share what it was like behind the scenes, and find out what Glen Hetrick was REALLY like. You know you enjoyed watching it, so come relive some great memories from a fun reality show. All this and so much more. We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to……..the BIG SCARY SHOW Episode 348. (And keep an eye out for falling leaves) Featured music: The Jimmy Psycho Experiment - The Munsters Theme (Demo Lounge Version) Calabrese - Damned to the Night The Skeleton Beats - Succubus SpookhauS - I want 2B Your Vampire #bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

Episode 347 Buckle up everyone, the Big Scary Show Episode 347 is going to be a wild ride. It’s not only build, hiring, and actor training season, but there’s a LOT of conventions happening across the country. Badger just wrapped up trips to Creepycon in Knoxville, TN and Haunters Against Hate: The Event in Louisville, KY and brings you interviews from their respective show floors. When this show drops, he’ll be in Long Beach, CA at Midsummer Scream covering the event and gathering even more interviews. We sure hope he’s getting frequent flyer miles. In the meantime, sit back and enjoy coverage from these shows. Storm is still on assignment, so we’re bringing you a ‘best of’ Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim is talking to Damien Reaper in Between the Corpses, Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News. The Old Crone is revisiting AI, with uses and pitfalls. We have the Gruesome Giveaway for August. And finally, we’re spinning some spooky tunes (courtesy of Midnight Syndicate). Why? Just because… The Roundtable of Terror invites our good friends Ed Douglas and Gavin Goszka of the aforementioned Midnight Syndicate to discuss some BIG news that they are announcing. They’ve been working on some super-secret projects that they’re finally revealing to all their fans. Also, could there be some new music coming out soon? I guess you’ll just have to 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 Episode 347. (And book your flights to Vegas soon.) Featured music: (Featuring Midnight Syndicate) Creatures of Darkness (Radio Edit) Fellowship of the House Awakening It Lives #bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

Howdy everyone, welcome to August, and welcome to the Big Scary Show episode 346. It’s hot out there but the recent Texas Haunter’s Convention was even hotter. We sent the Old Crone to Irving Texas to grab some interviews, teach a class, and have a passel of fun. If you missed this year’s Texas Haunter’s Convention, be sure to make your plans to attend in 2026. In the meantime, enjoy some interviews from this year’s show. 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. The Old Crone is talking about equipment failure. We are postponing the Gruesome Giveaway for August until the nest show, so be on the lookout for that. And finally, we’re spinning some spooky tunes to celebrate the return of the ‘unofficial’ haunt season. The Roundtable of Terror discusses the impact TikTok has had on society and the haunt industry. We invite a trio of TikTokers to have a seat and discuss how they use it to promote their haunts and their spooky side projects. Whether you’ve been using TikTok for years, or think TikTok is just the sound a wristwatch makes, (and for you kids under age 30, a wristwatch is a clock-like bracelet that you wear on your wrist that you occasionally have to wind and makes a ticking sound), you can’t deny that this social media platform can absolutely be useful for your haunt. 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 346. (And go watch some haunt videos on TikTok.) Featured music: Sam Haynes - All Hallows Mystary - Room No. 07 Sinister Sonics - Zombos Midnight Midway Verse 13 - It Beckons #bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

As we saunter through July and towards August, building, hiring, actor training, permitting and inspections are in full swing. Make no mistake, the hot weather isn’t slowing down haunters from preparing to put on a great season for their customers. Just stay hydrated and be sure to check out the Big Scary Show episode 345 for the latest news, information, music, and more. Storm is ranting about Jaws in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim is a break this week, Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News. The Old Crone is talking about delegating. Do we have a Gruesome Giveaway winner for July? Quite possibly. And finally, we’re spinning some rockin’ tunes to celebrate the return of the ‘unofficial’ haunt season. The Roundtable of Terror concludes its actor trilogy by discussing keeping your haunt actors safe. Each year, too many actors are injured either by acting in an unsafe manner or by customers, or even unsafe sets. We had such a lively discussion last episode that we brought back the same trio of actor trainers from the last roundtable to continue our discussion on acting tips and techniques designed to keep you safe and spooky this haunt season. If you’re a haunt actor, take notes because some of the information discussed may help you this season. 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 345. (And remember…safety is sexy) Featured music: Isaac Rother & the Phantoms - Like a Wolfman Ghoultown - Where Voodoo Sleeps The Rhythm Coffin - Yeah Yeah Gorgeous Frankenstein - Made in Hell #bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror