The Dark Carousel Podcast

The Dark Carousel Podcast
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The Dark Carousel Podcast is a raw, emotional journey into the world of haunted attractions and the people who bring fear to life. Hosted by Arthur and Steve, it dives deep into the stories behind the masks, where trauma, passion, and art collide. Each guest shares not just haunt tales, but personal struggles, triumphs, and transformations. It’s about more than scares, it' about healing through horror, finding identity in performance, and building a family out of fear. This isn’t just entertainment, it' a passion, a legacy, and a tribute to the misfits who make the monsters come alive.

  1. -14 h

    Built on Passion, Driven by Purpose (Sparky )

    For four years, Sparky has poured everything he has into the world of haunting. What started as a passion became an obsession, and that obsession became a legacy. From the legendary halls of Spooky World to the twisted nightmares of Fright Kingdom, Sparky has dedicated countless hours to perfecting his craft, creating unforgettable scares, and becoming a character that audiences never forget. Behind the makeup, the costumes, and the screams is a haunter driven by pure passion and an unwavering love for Halloween. Join us as we dive into the story behind the monster, the sacrifices made along the way, and the journey that continues to push him forward. This is more than a haunt career. This is a way of life. The nightmare continues. 🎠 This Carousel Will Never Stop Spinning. 🎠

    51 min

  2. -4 j

    The Journey Behind the Characters : part 1 ( Landen and David )

    The Journey Begins | Part 1 Before there was Skar. Before there was Jingles. There were simply two people who discovered a passion that would change their lives forever. In Part 1 of this special two-part conversation, we sit down with Landen Gessner and David Amador to learn who they are beyond the costumes. We explore how they first found the haunt industry, what inspired them to become scare actors, the experiences that shaped them, and why haunting became more than just a hobby. From their first nights in a haunted attraction to the friendships, challenges, and unforgettable memories they’ve built along the way, this episode is about the foundation of their journey. Before you know the characters… Get to know the people. Welcome to the beginning of their story. https://www.instagram.com/loi_jingles_the_jester?igsh=MWsydXAzaTZ6ZWE2OA==

    1 h 27 min

  3. 19 juin

    What Haunting Gave Me (Azazel Gacy)

    Sometimes all it takes is one question. When we sat down with Azazel, we expected to talk about haunting, characters, scares, and the road that brought him from Savannah, Georgia into the haunt world. We got all of that. What we didn’t expect was a moment that hit every one of us right in the chest. One question. One answer. And suddenly the conversation became something much bigger. This episode dives into the passion behind the paint, the friendships built along the way, the struggles, the victories, and the reason so many of us keep coming back to this crazy world year after year. It’s about entertaining people, creating memories, and finding a place where you truly belong. Whether you’ve been haunting for decades or you’ve never stepped behind a mask, Azazel’s story is a reminder that passion isn’t something you find overnight. It’s something you fight for, build, and carry with you through every chapter of your life. This was more than a conversation about a character. This was a conversation about heart. Sometimes the mask tells a story. Sometimes the person underneath tells an even better one. 🎠 This Carousel Will Never Stop Spinning.

    59 min

  4. 15 juin

    The World of Macabre Intentions

    Some stories begin with a plan. Others begin with an accident. What started as an unexpected creative spark eventually grew into Macabre Intentions, one of the haunt industry’s most recognizable names in custom costume and character design. Founded by Joseph Goratowski, Macabre Intentions wasn’t born from a master blueprint or years of business strategy. It grew organically through passion, experimentation, and a relentless drive to create something unforgettable. From post-apocalyptic wastelands and industrial nightmares to cyberpunk horrors and cinematic creatures, Joseph’s work blurs the line between costume and living nightmare. Every creation tells a story. Every monster feels as though it existed long before the lights came on and will continue roaming long after they go dark. In this episode of The Dark Carousel Podcast, we dive into the accidental beginnings of Macabre Intentions, the sacrifices behind the art, the evolution of a creator, and what it truly means to dedicate your life to building monsters that leave a lasting impression. Because sometimes the greatest creations aren’t planned. Sometimes they happen by accident. And sometimes accidents become legends. 🎠 This Carousel Will Never Stop Spinning.

    1 h 12 min

  5. 10 juin

    Panthemerman: The Ghost With The Most

    Step into a world where Halloween never really ends. In this episode of The Dark Carousel Podcast, we sit down with Panthemerman, the performer behind one of the most recognizable Beetlejuice characters in the haunt community. From his love of classic horror to the memories that first sparked his passion for Halloween, we dive into the story behind the character and the person who brings him to life. We talk about the nostalgia of the Halloween seasons that shaped us, the excitement of becoming someone else for a night, and the dedication it takes to create unforgettable experiences for guests. For Panthemerman, haunting isn’t just about costumes and makeup. It’s about keeping the spirit of Halloween alive and sharing that passion with everyone who walks through the doors. Whether you’re a lifelong haunter, a horror fan, or someone who still remembers the magic of Halloween as a kid, this is a conversation filled with creativity, passion, and a deep love for the season that never truly leaves us. 🏚️ Laurel’s House of Horror This carousel will never stop spinning. 🎠 https://laurelhaunt.com

    56 min

  6. 26 mai

    Riddlez Behind the Paint

    This episode features Riddlez from Laurel House of Horror, but this conversation goes far beyond makeup, costumes, and scares. Behind the paint is a real person with real emotions, real struggles, real passion, and a story worth hearing. We talk about character creation, fear, performance, haunt culture, and the emotional side of becoming someone else every night for the sake of making people feel something. Because haunting isn’t just about being scary. It’s about expression. It’s about identity. It’s about taking the pain, the chaos, the anxiety, the trauma, and the passion and turning it into art. Don’t hold the pain. Express the pain. This episode dives into the reality that so many haunters understand but rarely say out loud. Sometimes the mask doesn’t hide who you are. Sometimes it finally reveals it. Welcome to the Dark Carousel Podcast. This carousel never stops spinning.

    56 min

  7. 20 mai

    Silent. Brutal. Relentless. (Slashes & Scratches)

    This week, the Dark Carousel Podcast steps directly into the nightmare world of Slashez & Scratches from Frightmare Farms in Palermo, NY. From terrifying character creation and scare acting psychology to social media horror culture and the passion that fuels haunting season after season, this episode dives deep into the minds behind two of the most intense horror characters we’ve ever featured. We talk movement, makeup, fear, performance, TikTok horror, haunt culture, and what it truly means to dedicate yourself to becoming the thing people fear in the dark. This isn’t just another haunt interview.

    1 h

  8. 12 mai

    Born to Wear the Horns (Dave From Horrorprop.shop)

    Step inside the madness with the newest episode of the Dark Carousel Podcast as Arthur and Steve sit down with the mastermind behind Horror Prop Shop, Dave. From viral magnetic horns and nightmare-fuel creations to the chaos of running one of the most recognizable brands in the haunt industry, this episode pulls back the curtain on the world most people never get to see. Dave opens up about the passion, pressure, setbacks, and insanity that come with building a haunt brand from the ground up. The conversation dives into convention stories, behind-the-scenes failures, wild customer interactions, the evolution of Horror Prop Shop, and what keeps him creating in an industry fueled by obsession and creativity. This isn’t just a conversation about props. It’s about dedication, identity, and why haunt culture becomes more than a hobby for the people who live it. Dark humor, real stories, and pure haunt energy from beginning to end. This carousel will never stop spinning.

    1 h 6 min
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The Dark Carousel Podcast is a raw, emotional journey into the world of haunted attractions and the people who bring fear to life. Hosted by Arthur and Steve, it dives deep into the stories behind the masks, where trauma, passion, and art collide. Each guest shares not just haunt tales, but personal struggles, triumphs, and transformations. It’s about more than scares, it' about healing through horror, finding identity in performance, and building a family out of fear. This isn’t just entertainment, it' a passion, a legacy, and a tribute to the misfits who make the monsters come alive.

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  • Création
    The Dark Carousel Podcast
  • Années d’activité
    2022 - 2026
  • Épisodes
    111
  • Classification
    Contenu explicite
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    © The Dark Carousel Podcast
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    The Dark Carousel Podcast

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