Big Scary Show

It’s July and the heat is settling in, so please stay hydrated and as cool as possible. Take a break from your builds, go sit in the shade or AC, and catch the latest news, music, and interviews on Episode 370 of the Big Scary Show. We promise it will make you feel cooler and energize you in order to get back to those builds. Storm is ranting in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim is bringing a new short...

The weather is getting hotter, and so are haunt builders as they continue to get their attractions ready for spooky season. The (g)hosts know it’s hot, but in a couple of months, the weather will break (hopefully) and temperatures will start to cool off as the Fall season approaches. In the meantime, grab some more water, apply that sunscreen, and tune in to the Big Scary Show, Episode 369 for all...

Welcome to June. Only four short months before October and about 3 ½ months before haunt season begins. Haunters are busy working on their builds, designing new scenes, or spending this weekend in Chicago at the Midwest Haunter’s Convention. The (g)hosts are envious and wish they could be there, so if you’re attending MHC, be sure to send us pictures. If you’re busy working on those new areas for...

The weather is finally heating up and no doubt so are your builds. We’ve passed the halfway point to Halloween, and many haunters are gearing up for the Midwest Haunters Convention in Chicago and planning a few Summerween events. Meathook Jim and Badger have both survived and returned from the Ohio Haunters Convention in Mansfield and are bringing you lots of interviews from the show floor. It was...

As we celebrate the beginning of May, we officially move past the halfway point to Halloween. In less than six months we’ll be enjoying the haunt season and all it has to offer. Don’t think the (g)hosts aren’t aware of this and are already making plans for spooky season. The day this show goes up, Meathook Jim and Badger will be at the Ohio Haunters Convention in Mansfield and are hopefully gather...

Fourteen years ago on Friday the 13th of April 2014, the Big Scary Show hit the internet, and the haunt industry has never been the same. It’s hard to believe that the Big Scary Show has been entertaining, informing, interviewing, and covering the Haunted Attraction Industry for so very long, watching it grow, evolve, adapt, and become scarier and spookier each year. What started almost as a whim,...

And just like that, Transworld 2026 is in the books. From the moment the doors opened, Badger and the Old Crone were busy interviewing vendors, HAA members, and more to get all the latest info on this year’s new products. Hopefully everyone has made it home safe and sound and recovered from all the shenanigans. And if you weren’t fortunate enough to make it to St Louis, you’ll feel like you’re the...

Episode 363 This episode of the Big Scary Show will be dropping while Transworld is in full swing. Badger and the Old Crone are in St Louis at the largest tradeshow of the year gathering all the latest information and interviews from some of the world’s best prop makers, animatronic creators, costumers, makeup artists, static prop makers, mask-makers, and so much more. The next couple of episodes...

By the time you hear this, we will be less than 2 weeks until Transworld, the biggest Halloween tradeshow of the year, as it descends upon St Louis, Missouri. Thousands of haunters from all corners of the earth will be selling, buying, taking classes, networking, socializing, and many other things. If you’re attending the show, please visit the Big Scary Show at booth 2934 (or find us lurking arou...

As we move into the month of March, we look forward to the days becoming longer, temperatures may start warming up (slowly), and we continue our preparations to attend Transworld. In just a few short weeks, Badger and the Old Crone are making the trek to St Louis to cover the biggest Halloween Tradeshow of the year. If you’re vending at the show this year, it’s time to kick things into high gear a...

As we continue to hibernate and attempt to stay warm, many of us are dreaming of the day when the weather starts to warm up and we can get working on those haunts. Right now it just seems too darn cold to want to do anything, but fear not, for there are those hardy souls who are hard at work budgeting, planning, designing, and doing behind the scenes work in order to get their haunts ready for thi...

Some people actually like winter. The sight of the falling show triggers some beautiful memories and is peaceful and pleasant to look at. Unfortunately, it’s also cold, blustery, icy, and can cause a lot of headaches trying to get around. So instead of venturing out into the cold, why not throw another log on the fire, pour yourself a hot toddy, and relax to the dulcet tones of The Big Scary Show...

Episode 358 As we say goodbye to the holiday season and settle into the long cold winter, take solace in the fact that many haunters are not lounging at home huddled under blankets trying to keep warm. Nope, they’re hard at work preparing for their Friday the 13th and Valentine's Day haunts that will be opening in a few short weeks. Others are trying to finish up those props, animatronics, and oth...

Episode 357 And just like that, 2025 passes into history and we stand at the cusp of a brand new year. You know what they say…”New year, new me” bla bla bla. We all know those resolutions are going to be broken within a few weeks so let’s just concentrate on making this year nice and spooky. After all, Valentine’s Day haunts will be firing up in about a month, Transworld is only about 12 weeks awa...

Episode 356 Christmas is literally just a few days away and the Big Scary Show (g)hosts are busy putting the finishing touches on their decorating, buying last minute gifts, and getting into the holiday spirit. Nothing like some festive spirits to please the Halloween fan in all of us, as long as those spirits don’t try to haunt us. As we wind down the year, we get a little thoughtful and reflecti...

Hard to believe it’s already December. Where has the time gone? It seems like only yesterday that we were attending Transworld, East Coast Haunter’s Convention, Midsummer Scream, and all the other conventions and tradeshows that we covered as we prepared for spooky season. October came and went in a flash, and suddenly, it’s almost the end of the year. To all of those who’ve followed us throughout...

The leaves are falling, the weather is turning colder, and there are unmistakable signs that another big holiday is coming up. Thanksgiving is the time where we give thanks for everything we have. Isn't it nice to know that we can all be thankful for things like Halloween? The (g)hosts hope each and every one of you enjoys spending time with friends and family enjoying food, fellowship, and footba...

And just like that…Halloween has come and gone. It was a busy October and so many things were accomplished. There were haunted houses to visit, screams to create, pumpkins to carve, decorations to make, candy to hand out, and so many more things that make October special. Luckily there are still a few haunts keeping their doors open this week and next before some of them begin gearing up for Holid...

Episode 352 We hope you’re enjoying October and all it has to offer. Cooler weather, falling leaves, haunted houses, hayrides, pumpkin patches, corn mazes, bonfires, and so much more. How can you not love this time of year? The 4 (g)hosts are certainly busy taking advantage of everything they can because before you know it, it will all be over and we’ll have to deal with all that ‘other’ holiday s...

Episode 351 After 11 long months, it’s finally the most glorious month of the year. Haunt season is in full swing and everyone is getting into the spooky mood. The (g)hosts are celebrating in their own special ways, Badger is traveling to as many haunts as possible, Meathook Jim is preparing to cover the Scarefest Weekend in Kentucky (listen to our last Big Scary News for more details). Storm is l...

The autumnal equinox for the Northern Hemisphere happened on September 22nd, and Fall is officially here. October may be a few days away, but as far as we’re concerned haunt season is already in full swing. Every weekend, more and more haunted attractions are opening their doors and welcoming potential victims to their haunted houses, trails, and hayrides and the Big Scary Show (g)hosts are fillin...

Listen. Do you hear that? That faint scream and growl of a chainsaw? Make no mistake, haunt season has started. A handful of haunted attractions have already opened their doors and fear is starting to rise. Over the next few weeks more and more haunts will creak open their gates, welcoming visitors to their doom. It is truly the most wonderful time of the year and the Big Scary Show is celebrating...

Episode 348 It’s almost time for the ‘ber months’ to begin and the Big Scary Show (g)hosts are very excited that Spooky Season is almost here. There are Code Orange alerts happening almost daily from retailers across the country as we eagerly anticipate the greatest season of all. Unfortunately we still have a couple more weeks of summer to get through but hopefully the Big Scary Show episode 348...

Episode 347 Buckle up everyone, the Big Scary Show Episode 347 is going to be a wild ride. It’s not only build, hiring, and actor training season, but there’s a LOT of conventions happening across the country. Badger just wrapped up trips to Creepycon in Knoxville, TN and Haunters Against Hate: The Event in Louisville, KY and brings you interviews from their respective show floors. When this show...

Howdy everyone, welcome to August, and welcome to the Big Scary Show episode 346. It’s hot out there but the recent Texas Haunter’s Convention was even hotter. We sent the Old Crone to Irving Texas to grab some interviews, teach a class, and have a passel of fun. If you missed this year’s Texas Haunter’s Convention, be sure to make your plans to attend in 2026. In the meantime, enjoy some intervie...