Toxic Icon Podcast

Join us as @Thescarefactor stops in for conversation. Documenting all things haunt, horror, and more - this platform are dedicated to showcasing real experiences throughout attending haunts as patrons. #StayTOXIC

ICON NATION - When we first made a trip out to WickedWorld Scaregrounds (Nicholasville, KY), we didn't know that we'd be meeting our instant haunt family. We had a blast going through their attraction - and a year later, we returned to suit up and join in on the scares! Stopping by for conversation during Transworld week for conversation, are two of our favorite people. Kaitlyn & Cassi...

ICON NATION - When it comes to the paranormal, this is a realm of horror that we have not taken a dive into just yet. However, that all changes today, as special guests' ‪@Covenofscreams‬ & ‪@creepyconfidential‬ stop by for conversation about the afterlife. Within this episode, we share laughs, but are also granted the opportunity to learn more about Ghost hunting. What is true ghost hunti...

ICON NATION! It’s been a while, but we hopped back in the studio for episode 31, and the idea here is to deliver our “Mount Slashmore” list! Ft. Cayla of 314MidwestCRANK - another podcast produced by @nickwhite314 & Cayla herself! In this episode we talk all things classic and underrated horror. #StayTOXIC 

30 episodes are a huge milestone for us. Featuring Paige & David Sorenson from Hillside House Of Hell, (Glenwood, IA) we discuss and dive into their experiences as haunt actors, and their dedication to the attraction in which they are a part of. #Staytoxic

ICON NATION! Welcome to episode 29! In this episode, we dive into the first few house announcements of the 2024 season for the upcoming #HHN33 event. Featuring the universal / Disney Queens - DOOM BUDDIES! In this episode, we talk about our favorite HHN houses, predict the themes of each house, and more! Enjoy! As always - STAY TOXIC!

ICON NATION! We are back at it with another dope episode for you all! Talking all things haunt with Lynda "LB" Brawley, and Caylin from TERROR ON ROUTE 66 Haunted House! Lately, we have been fortunate enough to partner with the terror team on a couple of different events, and working with them is just awesome. Our most recent event: "Halfway to Halloween," was an absolute success,...

ICON NATION! We're coming in with another HEATER for you! This is a special one. It's been a long time coming, but we were finally blessed with the opportunity to film an awesome - HORROR FILLED episode with a spine-chilling debate of "Indie horror vs. Big time horror." Enjoy everyone! #StayTOXIC

ICON NATION! We're coming in with another HEATER for you! This is a special one. It's been a topic that we've always wanted to talk about, and has been on our list since the very beginning of Toxic Icon. Aliens and area 51 have always been an interesting topic to us - especially with it tapping into the fear of the unknown. #StayTOXIC

ICON NATION! We're coming in with another HEATER for you! Ft, our god friend Jessica Wiley, who serves as a local media outlet / reviewer for all things in the St. Louis area, we aimed to have a guest on who has been through our haunted house plenty of times but is in fact not a haunter! We really wanted to lock in the outside perspective of going through an intense haunt, and what that experi...

ICON NATION! It's been a while, but WE. ARE. BACK. In this episode we are joined by our haunt brother, DJ, and well-known haunt actor - Jim "DJ Doc / SCAB" Lamorre. We dive into what's currently happening in the haunt industry, our favorite haunted houses in no official order, haunt stories, experiences, and much more! Yerrty-G wasn't able to make it for this one but will be ba...

ICON NATION! We are BACK and ready to share with you, a new banger of an episode! Featuring our good friend and haunt content creator, Angeli Castellanos, we dive into her experience as a first-year haunt actress, and how it drove her to become a haunted house content creator! We had a blast doing this, and we hope that you enjoy it! Angeli, thank you for coming by to talk with us! #StayTOXIC

ICON NATION! Welcome to episode 22! As you view this one, things may be a little different, as we aren't filming from our studio. However, we decided to do this one in a PANEL style, equipped with an awesome LIVE AUDIENCE! Filmed from the Evansville Horror Con, we dive into the world of haunting on the haunted house side of things, as well as a horror filled Q&A session with our live audie...

ICON NATION! Welcome to episode 21! In this episode, we are joined by our horror brothers: @Ilikescary & @KilljoyJake! Yerrty-G held this episode down by himself as Nick wasn't able to make it. During this episode, we dive into the world of horror and talk about may different topics in the world of horror. Reboots, upcoming fan films, and much more! Be sure to follow us on all platforms (@...

ICON NATION! Welcome to our 20th EPISODE! Featuring our favorite haunt sister JAMIE (@JAMIEDOESHALLOWEEN) In this episode, we dive into the world of "special events" in the haunted house world, as well as personal reflections from Yerrty-G, and Jamie as they both covered special Valentines themed events at Hillside House of Hell - Glenwood, IA & Pennhurst Asylum - Spring City, PA this...

ICON NATION! Welcome to episode 19! In this episode, we are joined by makeup artist, and haunt actress: Lauren Brock. (@Laurenapocalypse) During this episode, we dive into Lauren's experience as a haunt actress and makeup artist at Creepyworld Haunted Scream park. In addition, we talk about the stressors of being a makeup artist, the time crunch that exists to where so many faces have to be ma...

ICON NATION: Welcome to episode 18! In this episode we are joined by veteran haunt actor Wilson "Wilo-D" Howard. Wilson is a haunt actor, hip hop artist (@Wilod_theartist), brother, father, and an all-around great person! During this episode we talk about all of the amazing times we've had as a queue line squad at our home haunt: The Darkness. Through the up's, downs, rainy nights,...

ICON NATION: Welcome to episode 17! In this episode, we are joined by the management / lead crew of "DARK CORNER" Haunted House - located in Reno, NV. Join us as they take us into an in depth look at how the show is run at their haunt! They will take us through all of the behind the scenes laughs, building ideas and techniques, and much more! We hope that you'll enjoy! If you find your...

Join us along with our special guest @Jamiedoeshalloween, as we dive into our thoughts and predictions on this years' upcoming Halloween Horror Nights event. #StayTOXIC

Join us along with our special guest, Lynda "LB" Brawley, as we dive into the world of some of the horror genre's best slasher films. What makes a good slasher film? What makes one stand apart from the rest? We get into all of it here. We hope that you'll enjoy! As always..#STAYTOXIC

ICON NATION: Welcome to episode 14! In this episode, we talk about all of the chaos surrounding the highly anticipated film - Scream 7. With there being so many uncertainties with the production and who will be cast in the movie, does that change the feel for this one? Featuring our friend and youtuber, "Ilikescary," this is a conversation you don't want to miss! #STAYTOXIC

This episode takes a dive deep into the scenic design, makeup, and SFX side of the haunt industry. Featuring our special guest, Taelor FX of Graffiti FX and Fear PDX Haunted House, (Portland, OR) we get into all of those things here! We hope that you will enjoy this episode, just as much as we did recording it! As always - STAY TOXIC!

ICON NATION: Welcome to episode 12! In this episode, we will recap our final thoughts from this years' HHN event! We will talk about all of the houses, shows, and much more! #STAYTOXIC

ICON NATION: Welcome to EPISODE 11! Join us, as we venture into the world of Blumhouse's most anticipated movie of 2023:" Five Nights At Freddy's." Within this episode, we will discuss the movie, and what we feel that Blumhouse could've done to improve this movie - and the franchise as it takes aim to continue on. The panel has a vast variety of views on this one, and we'd...

Join us, as we take it back to 1988. The year of the Killer Klowns From Outer Space! In this episode, the panel will break down, discuss, and differentiate on why this movie may or may not be one of the best sci-fi horror / thrillers of all time. We also discuss the possibility of a present - day reboot, and what we would do to modernize or improve the film if we were granted the opportunity to be...