Episode 250 As 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 ...
Nov 20, 2021•2 hr 9 min•Season 9Ep. 250
Episode 249 Well, 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 Hallowe...
Nov 06, 2021•1 hr 52 min•Season 9Ep. 249
Episode 248 Well, 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 f...
Oct 23, 2021•2 hr 19 min•Season 9Ep. 248
Episode 247 It’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 Hau...
Oct 09, 2021•1 hr 26 min•Season 9Ep. 247
Episode 246 It’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. Ther...
Sep 25, 2021•2 hr 26 min•Season 9Ep. 246
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...
Sep 11, 2021•2 hr 25 min•Season 9Ep. 245
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. T...
Aug 28, 2021•1 hr 52 min•Season 9Ep. 244
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 bloo...
Aug 14, 2021•2 hr 7 min•Season 9Ep. 243
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 Betw...
Jul 31, 2021•1 hr 49 min•Season 9Ep. 242
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, S...
Jul 17, 2021•2 hr 8 min•Season 9Ep. 241
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 new...
Jul 03, 2021•1 hr 39 min•Season 9Ep. 240
Episode 239 Well, 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 ind...
Jun 19, 2021•1 hr 58 min•Season 9Ep. 239
Episode 238 As 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 Wre...
Jun 05, 2021•2 hr 14 min•Season 9Ep. 238
Episode 237 Finally! 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 Cha...
May 22, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Season 9Ep. 237
Episode 236 Here 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 ...
May 08, 2021•1 hr 51 min•Season 9Ep. 236
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 trave...
Apr 24, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Season 9Ep. 235
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 Betwee...
Apr 10, 2021•2 hr 9 min•Season 9Ep. 234
Episode 233 With 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 t...
Mar 27, 2021•2 hr 22 min•Season 9Ep. 233
Episode 232 As 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 f...
Mar 13, 2021•1 hr 54 min•Season 9Ep. 232
Episode 231 While 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-Stru...
Feb 27, 2021•1 hr 43 min•Season 9Ep. 231
Pro Wrestling & Haunting. What do they have in common? Probably more than you think. The Roundtable of Terror is a 6 way cage match, with Madd Maxx Morrison, Kongo Kong and Donnie Hoover, fka Shank Dorsey on one team vs Meathook Jim, Badger and Storm. This might just open your eyes to the many similarities the two industries share. Badger brings us the latest Deadline News, Storm rants about Gorilla Glue Girl, in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim takes you to Morocco in Between the Corpses, while...
Feb 13, 2021•2 hr•Season 9Ep. 230
As we settle into the depths of winter, the Big Scary Show is trying to keep you warm by bringing you all the latest goings-on in the Halloween industry. It's going to be a long cold winter so start a fire, get comfortable on that sofa, pull a blanket over you, and tune in to the latest episode of the Big Scary Show while you wait for warmer weather. Storm will be ranting about props vs weapons in a Haunt Minute, Meathook Jim will once again be traveling, this time to Australia in Between the Co...
Jan 30, 2021•1 hr 52 min•Season 9Ep. 229
As the icy grip of winter tightens its hold, we found a way to warm you up, as the (g)hosts offer a chair at the Roundtable of Terror to the Voice From Hell, Mr Dick Terhune. He gets in depth with marketing and how to market your haunt during the pandemic. we also learn a bit more about how his evilness became the voice he is today. if you pay attention to this ROT, make sure you enter this month’s Gruesome Giveaway. Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News, while Storm rants about a “haunt...
Jan 16, 2021•1 hr 39 min•Season 9Ep. 228
You made it! It's 2021 and you survived what's probably been the worst year in modern history for many reasons. For those who lost family and friends, we offer our sincere condolences. Thankfully, there's a light at the end of the proverbial tunnel and the Big Scary Show is hoping to guide you along as we all make our way into a (hopefully) better year. After all, it's only 10 months until October. Storm will be ranting as always in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim brings us a new Between the Corpse...
Jan 03, 2021•2 hr 19 min•Season 9Ep. 227
It's the final show of 2020, and as we say goodbye to one crazy year, the Big Scary Show is looking ahead to 2021 and the first haunt convention of the year. HAuNTcon was scheduled to be in Dallas in January, but is now going to be a virtual show. What's a virtual show you may ask? Stay tuned. Storm is ranting in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim is talking Between the Corpses. Badger is reading Deadline News. And Jerry Vayne brings you five holiday tunes from Midnight Syndicate. Vysther is taking th...
Dec 20, 2020•1 hr 20 min•Season 8Ep. 226
It's December and that means it's time for the big holiday, KRAMPUSNACHT (what holiday did you think we were talking about?) Yes, Krampus is out and about and looking for all the naughty children to punish. so the 4 (g)hosts are in hiding so they don't get whipped or carried off. Safe and sound in their own lairs, they bring you this Krampus-themed episode of the show. Storm is ranting about something timely and very un-Krampuslike in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim travels to Switzerland for his B...
Dec 06, 2020•2 hr 47 min•Season 8Ep. 225
As we continue to wrap up Halloween 2020 and rush headlong into the holiday season, the Big Scary Show would like to remind you that we're here for you, every week of the year, keeping you informed and entertained with all things going on in the world of Halloween. Storm is ranting again in a Haunt Minute, Meathook Jim has traveled to yet another place for Between the Corpses, Badger reads the latest in Deadline News, and Jerry Vayne brings you some rockin' tunes to keep you moving while you fin...
Nov 21, 2020•2 hr 12 min•Season 8Ep. 224
Episode 223 Well, October and Halloween have passed us by but the Big Scary Show will still be here to help you get over your PHD (Post Halloween Depression). The 4 (g)hosts sit down at the Roundtable of Terror with several haunt owners from Virginia, Kentucky, and Utah to talk about their seasons and the adjustments they had to make in order to keep their haunts open and everyone safe (and scared). It's a very interesting conversation you don't want to miss, especially if you own or manage a ha...
Nov 07, 2020•2 hr 3 min•Season 8Ep. 223
Halloween is almost upon us, and what a strange year it has been. But strange goes hand in hand with the season, so we welcome the weird. We offer up chairs at our freshly polished Roundtable of Terror to Rebecca and John, as they offer up sacrifices to the (g)Hosts in the form of a fascinating chat regarding the Halloween Capital of the World. Do you think you know where it is? listen on, you might be surprised... Badger brings us an interview from Hillside Horror, as well as the latest in Dead...
Oct 25, 2020•2 hr 17 min•Season 8Ep. 222
Episode 221 It's October...and that means it's haunt season! The haunted attractions that are open this year are welcoming everyone craving the latest and scariest things. So what are haunts doing behind the scenes to keep everyone safe while still being scary? Stick around. Storm is ranting again in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim is talking between the Corpses. Badger is reading the latest in Deadline News. And the Haunt-Strumentalist Jerry Vayne spins some creepy tunes courtesy of Sam Haynes. Vy...
Oct 11, 2020•2 hr 35 min•Season 8Ep. 221
