Episode 337 Spring has sprung, and the Big Scary Show (g)hosts are excited. It’s time to clean out those crypts, throw out those old body parts, and start making plans for warmer weather. After all, it’s one more season closer to Fall. We start to wind down our extensive coverage of Transworld by airing the remaining interviews Badger and the Old Crone got in St Louis. There are interviews with even more vendors and attendees who all agree that Transworld 2025 was one for the ages. Even though w...
Mar 29, 2025•2 hr 33 min•Season 12Ep. 337
Episode 336 It was a whirlwind of a weekend, but Transworld 2025 is in the books. Badger and the Old Crone had a great time talking to attendees, vendors, and so much more. Once again, we have too many interviews to fit into one show so the Big Scary Show episode 336 will be part one of our coverage. If you missed the show, you’ll feel like you were there with all the conversations we’re bringing you. Storm is ranting about haunts bringing back fears from the 1980’s in a Haunt Minute. Meathook J...
Mar 15, 2025•1 hr 49 min•Season 12Ep. 336
Episode 335 By the time this show drops, Transword will be in full swing. Haunters from across the world will have descended upon St Louis, Missouri to see all the latest props, animatronics, lights, makeup kits, escape rooms, Christmas ideas, and much, much more. Badger and the Old Crone are there talking to everyone that will speak to them. If you couldn't make it this year, be sure to check out the next couple of shows as we’ll be providing plenty of Transworld coverage. But what’s going on w...
Mar 01, 2025•2 hr 52 min•Season 12Ep. 335
Episode 334 Make no mistake, this is a busy time of the year for those who work in this industry. As some haunters are putting the finishing touches on their travel plans for Transworld, other haunters are opening for Valentine’s day events. And for those putting on Valentine’s, St Patrick’s Day, or other holiday-themed haunts, how are you getting customers to your door? Perhaps listening to the Big Scary Show Episode 334 can give you some pointers and help get you some new business. Storm is ra...
Feb 16, 2025•2 hr 1 min•Season 12Ep. 334
Episode 334 Make no mistake, this is a busy time of the year for those who work in this industry. As some haunters are putting the finishing touches on their travel plans for Transworld, other haunters are opening for Valentine’s day events. And for those putting on Valentine’s, St Patrick’s Day, or other holiday-themed haunts, how are you getting customers to your door? Perhaps listening to the Big Scary Show Episode 334 can give you some pointers and help get you some new business. Storm is ra...
Feb 16, 2025•2 hr 1 min
Episode 333 Now don’t panic, but Transworld’s Halloween and Attractions Show in St Louis is happening in less than one month. Ok, maybe you can panic just a little. As vendors rush to complete their new items to display and attendees hurry to complete their travel plans, this can be a stressful time for any haunter. Perhaps listening to Episode 333 of the Big Scary Show will calm you down and give you a chance to relax. Nah, it’s actually time to panic. AAAAAHHHHHH! Storm is ranting in a Haunt M...
Feb 01, 2025•1 hr 57 min•Season 12Ep. 333
Episode 332 As we deal with winter storms pummeling the country, the Big Scary Show (g)hosts are hunkered down and trying to stay warm. They’re firing up their wood stoves, shoveling off driveways, and counting down the days until the temps start warming up just a bit. If you’re feeling the need to hibernate or crawl under some blankets for a couple months, why not let the Big Scary Show episode 332 keep you company while they entertain, inform, and keep you up to date. So grab yourself a hot be...
Jan 16, 2025•2 hr 30 min•Season 12Ep. 332
It’s a brand-new year, and all we’re hearing is that ‘New year, new me’ garbage, and all those resolutions that will no doubt be broken by February. You know what won’t be broken? The Big Scary Show. We’re starting 2025 on a strong note and are committed to keeping you informed and entertained as we countdown towards our 13th anniversary and beyond. Storm is ranting about the new year in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim is dealing with a family emergency so there’s no Between the Corpses this week. ...
Jan 04, 2025•1 hr 47 min•Season 12Ep. 331
We are well into the holiday season and the Big Scary Show (g)hosts are getting ready by decorating, stringing up lights, and visiting haunted houses that are putting on holiday events. Hopefully you’re enjoying all the magic and spookiness that the season has to offer. Let the Big Scary Show episode 330 keep you company as you trim your black trees, bake ginger-dead cookies, and take the severed feet out of your stockings to hang by that raging fire. (Do you smell burning flesh?) Storm is ranti...
Dec 22, 2024•2 hr 55 min•Season 12Ep. 330
As you recover from your Thanksgiving-related food comas, it’s time to start stringing up those lights and getting out decorations for that big holiday which is coming up sooner than you think. Of course we’re talking about Krampusnacht. Yes indeed, it’s time for our favorite horned creature to arise from his slumber and start punishing all the naughty people out there. We sure hope the Krampus is ready for his annual onslaught on those who deserve his punishment. Hopefully, the Big Scary Show (...
Dec 01, 2024•2 hr 8 min•Season 12Ep. 329
And just like that, it’s over. The decorations are being taken down, the leftover candy has been eaten, the haunts are shutting their doors, and the monsters are laying low until next season. But before you start to suffer from post-Halloween Depression, let the Big Scary Show remind you that we’re here all year long to keep your Halloween fix going. After all, we’re only a month away from Krampus and Christmas haunted houses, right? Storm is ranting in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim starts a new ...
Nov 17, 2024•2 hr 30 min•Season 12Ep. 328
Episode 327 It’s Halloween, the most wonderful day of the year and the (g)hosts are ready to celebrate. We’re setting up our final decorations, getting candy ready for trick or treaters, and looking forward to seeing all the spooky fun that goes on tonight. But even though the season is winding down, the Big Scary Show is always here to talk about Halloween, haunted houses, and horror. So don’t be sad that tomorrow is November and people will turn their thoughts towards that other holiday coming...
Oct 31, 2024•2 hr 26 min•Season 12Ep. 327
Haunt season 2024 is in full swing and the sounds of fear are in the air. Haunted houses are terrifying customers, clowns are running rampant, and the smell of chainsaw exhaust is in the air. What a glorious time to be alive. Whether you’re heading down the street to see your favorite yard display, going across town to visit a local haunt, or traveling across the country to see the biggest and scariest attractions in the country, let the Big Scary Show, episode 326 keep you informed and entertai...
Oct 19, 2024•2 hr 10 min•Season 12Ep. 326
After all this time, October has finally gotten here and the (g)hosts of the Big Scary Show are absolutely giddy with excitement. Haunts are open and spooky season is in full force. But sadly, we must tarnish that giddiness with a bit of empathy for the victims of Hurricane Helene and the damage it’s caused to haunts in FL, GA, NC, and TN. We know many of them will recover, but sadly, some have already announced that they will not be opening this year. Please take a moment this season to remembe...
Oct 05, 2024•2 hr 20 min•Season 12Ep. 325
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...
Sep 21, 2024•1 hr 58 min•Season 12Ep. 324
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 H...
Sep 07, 2024•2 hr 38 min•Season 12Ep. 323
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 ...
Aug 24, 2024•3 hr 4 min•Season 12Ep. 322
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 ...
Aug 10, 2024•3 hr 46 min•Season 12Ep. 321
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. Mea...
Jul 28, 2024•3 hr 23 min•Season 12Ep. 320
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 Corp...
Jul 13, 2024•1 hr 52 min•Season 12Ep. 319
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 ghouli...
Jun 29, 2024•2 hr 9 min•Season 12Ep. 318
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 y...
Jun 15, 2024•1 hr 37 min•Season 12Ep. 317
Episode 316 Welcome to June, and let the summer begin. Thankfully, there’s only one more season to get through before we hit Fall. The weather may be heating up, but the Big Scary Show is always hot, bringing you all the latest news, information, and topics you need to keep up-to-date with everything in the haunt industry. So grab a cold beverage and enjoy Episode 316 of the Big Scary Show.before the heat becomes oppressive. Storm is ranting about Brachs Candy in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim dis...
Jun 01, 2024•2 hr 35 min•Season 12Ep. 316
Episode 315 As we’ve passed the halfway point to Halloween, we’re moving into the proverbial second semester of the year. MHC is only a few short weeks away, and then we'll be pulling all-nighters through the summer months as we count down to the Fall. We’ll be giving it the old college try as Episode 315 keeps you informed and entertained as you study ways to make your haunt more scary this season. Storm is ranting about strange lights in the sky in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim talks about pris...
May 18, 2024•1 hr 55 min•Season 12Ep. 315
Episode 314 This past week, haunters from all over the country descended into the City of Brotherly Love to attend the inaugural East Coast Haunters Convention. The numbers were most impressive and exceeded almost everyone’s expectations. Badger was only there for one day, but managed to bring back a full show’s worth of interviews. We talk to some old friends and some new people who've never been on our show. If you missed the event, stop kicking yourself, tune in to the Big Scary Show Episode ...
May 04, 2024•3 hr 35 min•Season 12Ep. 314
Episode 313 This past week was quite memorable for the Big Scary Show. Not only did we celebrate our 12th anniversary on April 13th, but we sent Badger to Owensboro, Ky to cover Fear Expo. He returned with some great interviews and some breaking news regarding the return of an old convention to the ‘West Coast’. Wonder what it could be? Tune in to Episode 313 to find out. Storm is ranting about putting haunt concepts on TV in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim talks about chain gangs in Between the Co...
Apr 18, 2024•3 hr 1 min•Season 12Ep. 313
Episode 312 We tried to pack Transworld 2024 into one single show but we simply had too much information and material to fit it all in. Therefore the Big Scary Show Episode 312 brings you Part 2 of our extensive coverage of Transworld 2024. You’ll still feel as if you were there as we bring you interviews from some of our favorite vendors and introduce you to some brand new ones. We hope you enjoy all the action from the show floor in St Louis. Storm is ranting about the eclipse in a Haunt Minut...
Apr 06, 2024•2 hr 48 min•Season 11Ep. 312
Episode 311 What an event! Transworld 2024 will no doubt go down as one of the biggest shows in its history. There was SO much going on that we still don’t know how Badger and Jonna the Old Crone managed to spend all 4 days running up and down the aisles, interviewing vendors, and giving away our Box of Mystery to one lucky winner. (BTW: Congratulations to Tara from R Acres of Terror haunted attraction in Illinois for being our Box of Mystery winner.) There’s SO much material that we have, we ca...
Mar 23, 2024•2 hr 14 min•Season 11Ep. 311
Episode 310 Transworld is finally here. By the time you tune into Episode 310, the Big Scary Show will be in St Louis for the biggest trade show of the year. Badger, The Old Crone, and Wicked Wendy will all be vending, walking the floor, and talking to everyone they can. However, before we hit the road to St Louis, Badger spent a weekend at the Oddities and Curiosities Expo in Charlotte, and talked to several odd and curious vendors.. If you get a chance, be sure to visit one of the O&C Expo...
Mar 09, 2024•2 hr 4 min•Season 11Ep. 310
Episode 309 The haunt convention season has officially begun with HAuNTcon opening its doors after a long hiatus in Daytona Beach Florida earlier this month. The Big Scary Show sent Badger down there to talk to vendors and attendees to get their thoughts about the return of HAuNTcon as a free-standing event. He brings back some great interviews with vendors and staff and learned that HAuNTcon 2025 will be in Orlando next January so start making your plans. Storm is ranting about haunted hotels i...
Feb 24, 2024•3 hr 16 min•Season 11Ep. 309
