Lunch & Learn Episode 1: Social Media Marketing Live Streamed: 07 June 2025 Recording Released: 07 June 2025 Hosts: Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed Guests: Reid Lavalee, Tom Bergeron & Robert Nulton We're kicking off a new series with the Chamber of Haunters called Lunch and Learn sessions to highlight different aspects of operating your haunt. Bring your lunch and learn with us. Episode 1 features Reid Lavalee and Tom Bergeron from Corpseology, a social media marketing firm. Listen in to...
Jun 07, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Episode 96-The Haunter's Toolbox-Part 2 Released 03 June 2025 Hosts: John Schelt, Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed In this episode of Haunting You Podcast, we delve into the second part of our Haunter's Toolbox series. Building upon the foundational episode 95, we explore a range of specialized tools that are essential for creating a haunted house, from electrical equipment to makeup supplies. Tune in to learn safety tips for handling electrical work, effective tools for constructing and maintaini...
Jun 04, 2025•50 min•Season 1Ep. 96
Episode 95-The Haunter's Toolbox-Part 1 Released 24 May 2025 Hosts: John Schelt, Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed Join hosts Keoni, John, and Leslie in the first installment of the Haunters Toolbox. With a mix of humor and practical advice, this episode is packed with recommendations for everything from basic toolkits and safety gear to practical equipment for construction your haunt. Whether you're a novice just starting out or a seasoned pro looking to expand your toolkit, you'll find valuable i...
May 24, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 95
Episode 94-East Coast Haunters Convention Recap Released 04 May 2025 Hosts: John Schelt, Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed Happy Star Wars Day! Dive into the discussion of this year's East Coast Haunters Convention held at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center. Discover a plethora of exciting new products, innovative ideas, and the camaraderie of fellow haunters. Expect fascinating insights into vendors' struggles and their creative responses amidst economic challenges. May the Fourth be with you. R...
May 04, 2025•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 94
Episode 93-Planning Halloween 25 Released 01 April 2025 Hosts: John Schelt, Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed Join the Haunting You podcast crew as they embark on an exciting journey to craft an unforgettable haunted experience for 2025. In this episode, they delve into the intricate planning required to build a professional-level haunt, exploring themes, backstories, and the spooky elements that will bring chills to their audience. With a nod to classic horror tropes and a dedication to top-notch ...
Apr 01, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 93
Episode 92-Hauntfest April Ghouls Preview with Roseann Harpold Released 02 March 2025 Hosts: Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed We're kicking off our coverage of convention season by catching up with Roseann Harpold of Hauntfest. Come hear about the plans she has for Hauntfest April Ghouls scheduled for April 4-6 in Athens, GA, and expansion plans for the rest of 2025. Resources mentioned during this episode: Hauntfest: https://www.hauntfest.net/ Hellzapoppin: https://hellzapoppin.com/home Big Scary...
Mar 03, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 92
Episode 91-Happy New Year with Robert Nulton Released 01 February 2025 Hosts: John Schelt, Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed Happy New Year! We're back with Robert Nulton, President of the Chamber of Haunters to celebrate the Chambers 5th anniversary and talk about the exciting changes in store for 2025. Resources mentioned during this episode: Hidden Screams Haunted Attraction: https://hiddenscreams.com/ Haunting U can be found at www.hauntingu.com . Sanguine Creek Estates: www.scehaunt.com Chambe...
Feb 01, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 91
Episode 90-A Haunters Christmas List Released 16 December 2024 Hosts: John Schelt, Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed Happy Holidays! Here we share a hearty list of haunter-friendly holiday gifts, ensuring you have the best ideas for the haunter in your life. Whether you're a haunter or just looking for some holiday cheer, this episode has something for everyone. Resources mentioned during this episode: Drill Bits: https://www.harborfreight.com/2-in-ph2-phillips-insert-bits-10-piece-62690.html?_br_p...
Dec 17, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 90
Episode 89.5-Wicked Review Released 15 December 2024 Hosts: John Schelt, Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed As we were recording Episode 90, Leslie and Keoni got sidetracked discussing the new Wicked movie for over 45 minutes..... Since it would have resulted in a 2.5 hour episode, we decided to break the Wicked discussion out as a separate Bonus episode so we don't bore the people who couldn't care less about musical theater topics and just want us to get back to Halloween. So if you're waiting on ...
Dec 16, 2024•53 min
Episode 89-Halloween 24 Recap Released 27 November 2024 Hosts: John Schelt, Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed The haunt season is over, most of the clean up is done, and we're getting ready for turkey. Escape from your relatives this Thanksgiving and spend an hour with us reflecting on the 2024 haunt season and looking ahead to 2025. Resources mentioned during this episode: Haunting U can be found at www.hauntingu.com . Sanguine Creek Estates: www.scehaunt.com Chamber of Haunters Website: https://c...
Nov 28, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Season 1Ep. 89
Episode 88-Campfire Stories 3 Released 31 October 2024 Hosts: John Schelt, Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed Happy Halloween! We are celebrating by reading four classic spooky stories and poems that are sure to fill you with thrills and chills. Get in the mood for tonight's festivities with a whole new set of Campfire Stories. Resources mentioned during this episode: Haunting U can be found at www.hauntingu.com . Sanguine Creek Estates: www.scehaunt.com Chamber of Haunters Website: https://chambero...
Oct 31, 2024•46 min•Season 1Ep. 88
Episode 87-Haunting Pitfalls Released 01 October 2024 Hosts: John Schelt, Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed As October rolls in, the team dives deep into the trials and tribulations of setting up home haunts. Discover how the team navigated through unexpected pitfalls, the creative solutions they employed, and how these experiences have shaped their haunting strategies today. Resources mentioned during this episode: Haunting U can be found at www.hauntingu.com . Sanguine Creek Estates: www.scehaunt...
Oct 01, 2024•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 87
Episode 86-Community Partnerships Released 15 September 2024 Hosts: John Schelt, Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed With just days before the first haunts open in the United States, the team shares their progress, challenges, and a few unexpected twists along the way. Listen in as they discuss the importance of community partnerships and how they’ve successfully collaborated with local organizations, food banks, and schools to give back while creating thrilling haunted experiences. From practical ti...
Sep 15, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 86
Episode 85-Ghostly How To's Released 01 September 2024 Hosts: John Schelt, Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed Join John, Keoni, and Leslie as they dive deep into the world of ghostly decorations, offering a treasure trove of ideas to bring your haunted estate to life. Whether you're a seasoned haunter or a Halloween newbie, this episode is packed with valuable insights and spooky fun. Resources mentioned during this episode: Spectral Illusions: https://www.spectralillusions.com/ HallowFX: https://ha...
Sep 01, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 85
Episode 84-SCE 24 Planning Phase Released 15 August 2024 Hosts: Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed With less than 100 days to go until Halloween, Keoni and Leslie jump into the Planning Phase for Sanguine Creek Estates 2024. Follow along our brainstorming session and see how you can apply it to your own haunt! Resources mentioned during this episode: Domestic Violence Hotline: https://www.thehotline.org/ Sexual Assault Hotline: https://rainn.org/about-national-sexual-assault-telephone-hotline Suicid...
Aug 15, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 84
Episode 83-We're Back Released 01 August 2024 Hosts: John Schelt, Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed Welcome back to the Haunted View Podcast! After months of chaos, our team reunites with a flurry of laughter and off-topic discussions. From moving across the country to thrilling travels and unexpected adventures, we catch up on life's latest twists and turns. Resources mentioned during this episode: Haunting U can be found at www.hauntingu.com . Sanguine Creek Estates: www.scehaunt.com Chamber of H...
Aug 01, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 83
Episode 82-Ghost House Plannin g24 Released 08 May 2024 Hosts: John Schelt, Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed Its time to shift away from convention season and start planning for Halloween. We welcome Annette Bergdahl, President of the Candlelighters in Fremont, CA to talk about their plans for the next Ghost House. Resources mentioned during this episode: Candlelighters: https://candlelighters.com/ News Article on 2022 Ghose House: https://abc7news.com/halloween-2022-fremont-candle-lighters-ghost-...
May 08, 2024•1 hr 30 min•Season 1Ep. 82
Episode 81-Live From Fear Expo 2024 Live Streamed 14 Apr 2024 Released 17 Apr 2024 Hosts: John Schelt, Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed This is a special audio recording of the live stream we did from booth 707 on the tradeshow floor of Fear Expo 2024. If you would like to see the video of the recording check out our YouTube page at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKfqyNLj9hA Resources mentioned during this episode: Fear Expo: https://fearexpolive.com/ CFX: https://www.compositeeffects.com/ Haunt...
Apr 17, 2024•1 hr 43 min•Season 1Ep. 81
Episode 80-Fear Expo 24 Preview Published 2 April 2024 Hosts: John Schelt, Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed Welcome back Doug Sheldon, Owner of Fear Expo, scheduled for April 12th-14th in Owensboro, Kentucky who offers valuable insight into the events lined up during the expo and the Ultimate Haunt Tour. Resources mentioned during this episode: Fear Expo: https://fearexpolive.com/ Ultimate Haunt Tour: https://ultimatehaunttour.com/ 2024 Convention Schedule: https://www.hauntingu.com/p/events-16094...
Apr 02, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 80
Episode 79-Hauntfest April Ghouls Preview with Roseann Harpold Published 1 March 2024 Hosts: John Schelt, Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed We're welcoming back Roseann Harpold, owner of Hauntfest with a preview of their upcoming festival April Ghouls, April 6-7 in Athens, GA. Whether you're a Halloween enthusiast, music lover, thrill-seeker, or simply a fan of captivating storytelling, this episode is a captivating deep-dive into the unforgettable world of April Ghouls. Tune in and discover how a ...
Mar 01, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 79
Episode 78-HauntCon Preview with Doug Sheldon Published 15 January 2024 Hosts: Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed Welcome to Convention Season! We're kicking off our convention season coverage with Doug Sheldon, new owner of HauntCon which will be the first show of the year. Come hear all the exciting things that they have planned for Daytona Beach Feb 9-11. Resources mentioned during this episode: HauntCon: https://hauntcon.com/ 2024 Convention Schedule: https://www.hauntingu.com/p/events-160942402...
Jan 15, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 78
Episode 77-Happy 2024 with Robert Nulton Published 01 January 2024 Hosts: Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed Happy New Year! We are back and excited to kick off 2024 with the President of the Chamber of Haunters, Robert Nulton who will fill us all in on the exciting initiatives that the Chamber has in store for this year. Resources mentioned during this episode: Haunting U can be found at www.hauntingu.com . Sanguine Creek Estates: www.scehaunt.com Chamber of Haunters Website: https://chamberofhaunt...
Jan 01, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 77
Episode 76-Campfire Stories 2 Published 31 October 2023 Hosts: John Schelt, Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed Happy Halloween! We're continuing the tradition we started last Halloween by sharing more of our favorite spooky stories. Enjoy the chills and thrills of Edgar Allen Poe, Alvin Schwartz, and Lu Xun. Resources mentioned during this episode: Haunting U can be found at www.hauntingu.com . Sanguine Creek Estates: www.scehaunt.com Chamber of Haunters Website: https://chamberofhaunters.com/ Sound...
Oct 31, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 75
Episode 75 - Great Halloween Fright Fight Published 28 October 2023 Hosts: John Schelt & Leslie Reed We are super excited to welcome the Executive Producers of the Great Halloween Fright Fight on the podcast to talk about Season 2 and how YOU could be featured on a future episode. Check out Felicia Aaron-White and Brady Connell on the Haunting U Podcast and be sure to catch the final episode of The Great Halloween Fright Fight featuring Judge Taniya Nayak at 10 pm PT/ET and 9 pm CT Sunday Oc...
Oct 28, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 75
Episode 74-Hollywood Horror Nights 2023 Published 05 October 2023 Hosts: John Schelt, Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed The stars finally aligned to allow Keoni to explore Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood. Check out our analysis of the 8 haunted houses, the life action Purge show and almost getting exterminated by giant cockroaches. Learn more about HHN at https://www.universalstudioshollywood.com/hhn/en/us. Resources mentioned during this episode: Haunting U can be found at www.hauntingu.com . Sa...
Oct 05, 2023•1 hr 52 min•Season 1Ep. 74
Episode 73-Midsummer Scream 2023 Recap Published 25 August 2023 Hosts: John Schelt, Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed Keoni headed down to Long Beach for Midsummer Scream July 28-30. Come hear from the attendees and vendors to see all the excitement! Resources mentioned during this episode: Haunting U can be found at www.hauntingu.com . Sanguine Creek Estates: www.scehaunt.com Chamber of Haunters Website: https://chamberofhaunters.com/ Sound Effects: South Park Shenanigans Uploaded 4.26.12 https://...
Aug 25, 2023•1 hr 36 min•Season 1Ep. 73
Episode 72-Summer Shenanigans Published 04 July 2023 Hosts: John Schelt, Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed Happy Independence Day to everyone in the USA! We're celebrating this Summer with an episode of Shenanigans that will give you some insight into your favorite Haunting U hosts. Keep the builds going and have a wonderful Summer! Resources mentioned during this episode: Haunting U Podcast Magazine Article: https://podcastmagazine.com/a-podcast-for-home-haunters Haunting U can be found at www.hau...
Jul 04, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 72
Episode 71-Lighting Revisited Published 01 June 2023 Hosts: John Schelt, Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed Something went wrong with our original episode discussing lighting (Episode 8) so we decided to revisit the topic incorporating everything we've learned since the original episode aired. Resources mentioned during this episode: Haunt LEDs changed their name to LED Lights Pro after the episode was published but continues to provide the same great service. Check them out at: https://www.ledlight...
Jun 01, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 71
Episode 70-HauntFest Mayhem with Roseann and Scott Published 04 May 2023 Hosts: Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed Roseann and Scott from HauntFest Mayhem give us an inside peek at this brand new festival coming to Athens, GA this month! Resources mentioned during this episode: HauntFest Mayhem: www.hauntfest.us HauntFest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/706723607782813 HauntFest Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hauntfest.athens/ Graystone Haunted Manor: https://graystonehaunt.com/ Haun...
May 03, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 70
Episode 69-Fear Expo 23 Recap Published 09 April 2023 Hosts: Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed Leslie and her husband had a fantastic time at Fear Expo 2023! Come along with us as we recount all the awesome things she experienced. Resources mentioned during this episode: TFFX Masks: https://www.facebook.com/tffxmasks Project Backfire Design & Creations: https://projectbackfire.net/ Monsters Alive: https://www.monsters-alive.com/ Hot Wire Foam Factory: https://hotwirefoamfactory.com/ Purgatory P...
Apr 09, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 69
