Big Scary Show

Big Scary Show
Big Scary Show Podcast

Something has unearthed itself to bring you a frightfully exciting podcast, reaching out across the dark and fearsome landscape of the haunt and horror community

  1. Big Scary Show - Epsiode 324 - WELCOME TO HAUNT SEASON!

    3 DAYS AGO

    Big Scary Show - Epsiode 324 - WELCOME TO HAUNT SEASON!

    Episode 324 It’s finally here!. After so many months of patiently waiting, haunts around the country are opening this weekend and every weekend for the foreseeable future. Let’s celebrate by getting out there and supporting your local haunted attractions, hayrides, trails, theme parks, and more. Be sure to appreciate all the hard work done by everyone to make their places filled with scary fun. Storm is ranting about out of control Halloween licensing in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim continues to discuss Ethnic Cleansing in Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline News, and The Old Crone talks about contact lens safety. We might have a Gruesome Giveaway winner for September. And finally, we’re spinning some spooky tunes to celebrate the arrival of haunt season. The Roundtable of Terror discusses haunts in some big, old, historic, (and haunted) places. We bring in guests who run haunted attractions at the Ohio State Reformatory and Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum and discuss what it takes to put on a haunted attraction in places like these. There’s also a lot of events going on at these places all year, not just during the haunt 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 324. (and let the haunt season...begin) Featured music: Scarlette Overdrive - Into the Darkness Sinister Sonics - Zombos Midnight Midway The Night Keep - The Macabre Waltz Verse 13 - It Beckons www.bigscaryshow.com and on all streaming platforms. #bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

    1h 58m
  2. BIG SCARY SHOW - Episode 323 - DO IT YOURSELF

    7 SEPT

    BIG SCARY SHOW - Episode 323 - DO IT YOURSELF

    Episode 323 It’s finally September, and the (g)hosts of the Big Scary Show are welcoming the official beginning of Halloween season. (Hey, we don’t make the rules) We celebrate it all year long of course, but it just feels like it’s finally here. The air may be a tad cooler, the leaves may start to have just a pinch of color, and haunted attractions are going to be opening in full force over the next few weeks. There’s a lot to do, so let’s get started. Storm is ranting about Yeti Caskets in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim discusses Ethnic Cleansing in Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline News, and has some interviews from various cons he’s attended that didn’t make it onto the show the first time due to time constraints. The Old Crone talks about participating in community events. We might have a brand-new Gruesome Giveaway for September. And finally, we’re spinning some rockin’ tunes to celebrate the arrival of spooky season. The Roundtable of Terror celebrates all those haunters that would rather build their own props and decorations rather than buying them. We bring in some experts of the DIY scene to talk about creating your own stuff from scratch. Now is the time to get those spooky projects started before October gets here, so get to work. 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 323. Featured music: Calabrese - Damned to the Night Doyle - Abominator First Jason - Jason Never Dies Fright Barker & Sons - Backburner Gal www.bigscaryshow.com and on all streaming platforms. #bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

    2h 38m
  3. BIG SCARY SHOW - EPISODE 322 - CREEPYCON

    24 AUG

    BIG SCARY SHOW - EPISODE 322 - CREEPYCON

    Episode 322 It’s been a busy summer for the Big Scary Show, but Fall is just around the corner. In fact, this could be the last show before spooky season begins. But before it starts, we still have a lot to do. Badger has been on the road covering as many shows and events that he can. He recently traveled to Knoxville, TN for CreepyCon 2024 and brings us back a mess of cool interviews with an emphasis on Eastern Tennessee haunts. If you’re going to be passing through Tennessee in October, there are some great haunts to visit. Storm is ranting about abandoned coffee in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim discusses the Nuremberg Trials in Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline News, and The Old Crone talks about things to do in October when you’re not haunting. We might have a brand-new winner of the Gruesome Giveaway for August. And finally, we’re spinning some spooky tunes to get you in the haunting mood. The Roundtable of Terror invites our old friend Scott Swenson of Scott Swenson Creative Development to have a seat to talk about all the things haunt consulting. We chat about all the projects Scott is working on, the importance of haunt consulting, and how they can help any and all haunts. It’s a fun and interesting conversation you don’t 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 322. Featured music: (Chris Thomas: Music for Haunts [get well soon[) A Lonely Hell ,Creepy Town, Church of Torment, The Descent www.bigscaryshow.com and on all streaming platforms. #bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

    3h 4m
  4. Big Scary Show - Episode 321 - Midsummer Scream and Makeup Artists

    10 AUG

    Big Scary Show - Episode 321 - Midsummer Scream and Makeup Artists

    Episode 321 It’s no secret that Midsummer Scream is the largest Halloween convention in the US. This year, over 50,000 fans descended on Long Beach California to partake in all things macabre, dark, and spooky. The Big Scary Show sent Badger to the west coast to cover this huge event and he brings back a LOT of great content. If you weren’t able to attend Midsummer Scream 2024, you’ll feel like you were there with all the interviews we’re bringing you on Episode 321 of the Big Scary Show. Storm is ranting about the Olympics in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim discusses War Crimes in Asia in Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline News, and The Old Crone talks about casting the right actor for the right part.. We have a brand-new Gruesome Giveaway for August. And finally, we’re spinning some spooky tunes to get you in the haunting mood. The Roundtable of Terror discusses the unsung heroes of the haunted attraction industry, makeup artists. Without them, haunts would definitely be less scary and interesting. We invite several makeup artists to have a seat and discuss the finer points of turning people into hideous monsters. If you are, or ever wanted to work as a makeup artist, you need to give this roundtable 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 SHOW. (And a special thank you to the Midsummer Scream staff for allowing us to come cover the show) Featured music: (Jerry Vayne) Death’s Goodbye A New Kind of Treatment Mind Control Cirque Du Macabre www.bigscaryshow.com and on all streaming platforms. #bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

    3h 46m
  5. BIG SCARY SHOW - Episode 320  HAUNT ACTING

    28 JUL

    BIG SCARY SHOW - Episode 320 HAUNT ACTING

    Episode 320 As summer continues to drag on, haunts around the country are hiring and training new actors to work this upcoming season. Builds are continuing, inspections are being conducted, and permits are (hopefully) being issued. It’s time to crank things into high gear as haunt season begins in earnest in less than 8 weeks. Let the Big Scary Show Episode 320 be your guide and provide you with relief from the doldrums of summer. Storm is ranting about Summerween parties in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim discusses WWII War Crimes in Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline News. In addition, Badger attended the Nashville Horror Con last weekend and brings us some great interviews. Do we have a Gruesome Giveaway winner for July? Stay tuned to find out. And finally, we’re spinning some rockin’ tunes to get your blood pumping. The Roundtable of Terror discusses Haunt Acting. We bring in veteran actors from around the country to have a seat and discuss what makes a good actor. There are some great stories,tips, and advice for both new and veteran actors. 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 please stay hydrated) Featured music: Baron Misuraca - As we Embrace Creature Feature - American Gothic Dirty Dead - Meet Me at the Morgue Here Come the Mummies - Creepin’ www.bigscaryshow.com and on all streaming platforms. #bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

    3h 23m
  6. Big Scary Show - Episode 319 - FORREST J ACKERMAN!

    13 JUL

    Big Scary Show - Episode 319 - FORREST J ACKERMAN!

    Episode 319 Welcome to July. We’re only 3 months away from October and hopefully cooler weather will be here soon (Ha!). As temperatures continue to heat up, please stay safe and hydrated while working on your builds. Take a break, get into the AC, and let the Big Scary Show, Episode 319 inform and entertain while we all suffer through this miserable heat. Storm is ranting about Tractor Supply and how they have won Halloween in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim discusses the Gulag in Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline news and brings you an interview with Matt from the Nashville Horror Con happening July 20-21st. The Old Crone discusses staying safe during build season. We have a new Gruesome Giveaway from July, and finally, we’re spinning some spooky tunes to chill your blood and remind you that haunt season begins in about 10 weeks.(insert scream here) The Roundtable of Terror discusses a true Hollywood legend who left his mark on not only the horror industry, but the Sci-Fi and Fantasy genres as well. We’re talking about the one and only Forrest J Ackerman. If you don’t know who that is, you absolutely need to tune in and listen. Without Forrest J Ackerman, we might not have cosplayers, graphic novels, movie memorabilia and horror collectibles, and possibly the fan convention industry itself. We bring in Uncle Forry’s caregiver and one of his best friends, Joe Moe to discuss the life of this truly fascinating individual. 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 please stay hydrated) Featured music: Gathering of Darkness - Souls of Black Audio Zombie - Mine Shaft Bad Jack Productions - Sanctuary of the Damned Sam Haynes - Catacombs #bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

    1h 52m
  7. Big Scary Show - Episode 318 - DISTORTIONS UNLIMITED

    29 JUN

    Big Scary Show - Episode 318 - DISTORTIONS UNLIMITED

    Episode 318 As temperatures continue to heat up, so does the Big Scary Show. Episode 318 is filled with hot music, news, conversation, and more. Now take a break from building, go get in the shade, grab a bottle of water, and put on those headphones Storm is ranting about antiquing in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim discusses war crimes from WWI in Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline news. And the Old Crone discusses marketing vs advertising. Badger has an interview with ghoulish rock and roller ‘The Phantom’ from Isaac Rother & the Phantoms, and finally, we’re spinning some hot tunes (including two from Isaac Rother & the Phantoms) to keep your blood pumping while you work on your haunts. The Roundtable of Terror brings in a true legend in the industry as Ed Edmunds from Distortions Unlimited sits down at our table to talk about his long and storied career. He goes into the history of the company, brings us some great stories, and discusses Monster Days coming to Greeley, Colorado this August. It’s a great conversation that you do not want to miss. All this, and so much more. We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOW. (And please stay hydrated) Featured music: Isaac Rother & the Phantoms - Like a Wolfman Issac Rother & the Phantoms - Haunted Castle Ghoultown - Where Voodoo Sleeps Gorgeous Frankenstein - Made in Hell #bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

    2h 9m
  8. Big Scary Show - Episode 317 - HAUNTCON

    15 JUN

    Big Scary Show - Episode 317 - HAUNTCON

    Episode 317 The Midwest Haunters Convention has wrapped up, and it’s the unofficial start of build season, (although we know you’ve been working on yours for a long time). The (g)hosts are enjoying all the pics and videos from Chicago. As the weather starts to heat up and you continue to hire staff and work on your builds, let the Big Scary Show Episode 317 keep you entertained and informed with all the cool news, segments, rants, music, and more. Storm is ranting about product competition for yard haunters in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim discusses concentration camps in Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline news. And the Old Crone reminds you to check your haunt’s insurance policy. Do we have a Gruesome Giveaway winner for June? Stay tuned to find out. And finally, we’re spinning some spooky tunes from Midnight Syndicate to help motivate you as we slowly move towards fall. The Roundtable of Terror brings in Doug Shelden to discuss some breaking news he announced last week. As of now, all of his events are being rebranded under the main HAuNTcon name. HAuNTcon will be bringing shows to Orlando and Atlanta next year, He also discusses the return of the film festival AND a new paranormal aspect to the shows. There’s a lot of history attached to this name and we’re looking forward to seeing where he takes it into the future. (Did you notice we didn’t use the terms trade show or convention? There’s a reason for this.) 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 please stay hydrated) Featured music: (Midnight Syndicate) Creatures of Darkness (Radio Edit) Vampyre Axe Giant Haunted Nursery #bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

    1h 37m

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