Dark Carousel Podcast

She moves through the haunt world with the glow of nostalgic plastic pumpkins following her like loyal, grinning spirits. For 18 years, she’s poured her soul into this industry, shaping monsters with an airbrush gun that transforms bare skin into full-blown nightmares. Every blast of color carries intention, passion, and a craft sharpened by years of dedication. Her old-school hearse sits quietly...

In this emotionally charged and unfiltered episode of The Dark Carousel Podcast we welcome a phenomenal force from Field of Screams Maryland Avel With nine years in the industry Avel has become more than just a performer in the fog They are a storyteller a truth-teller and a symbol of fearless self-expression in a world built on masks From the first scream to the final breath Avel shows us what it...

Step inside the madness. In this episode, we descend into the twisted domain of Snuggles—a performer whose terrifying presence at Woods of Terror is only matched by the passion that drives him. Beneath the smeared paint and grotesque smile lies a heart dedicated to the art of the scare. Every scream, every lunge, every chilling stare has meaning. This is more than just a costume. It’s a calling. W...

This new episode is about confronting the weight of creation. It’s about how art made from blood makes people nervous but it also forces people to feel something real again. It’s about the way Vincent turns trauma into legacy. He walks right into his shadows and comes back with a masterpiece that can’t be faked. He takes the thing most people hide and uses it as the source of truth. This episode i...

He has been haunting for ten years but his heart truly lives inside Brighton Asylum. There are haunters who enjoy the season and then there are haunters who are built from it. Frankie is built from it. He drives two hours just to step into that place and he does it because he feels connected to those rooms in a way that goes beyond convenience or timing. It has become part of who he is. Brighton A...

This episode of The Dark Carousel Podcast dives into the mind of Riot, a traveling actor who has spent the last five years pouring his soul into the world of haunting. From fog-filled nights to the roar of chainsaws and screams in the dark, Riot’s passion burns brighter with every season. 💀🔥 We talk about the sacrifices, the brotherhood, and the thrill that keeps him coming back. It’s about more...

In this episode of The Dark Carousel Podcast, we step into the fog-filled backyard of one man’s obsession, Dark Acres. For 13 years, John Acors has transformed his own home into a 2000 square foot haunted world, built by hand, fueled by heart, and opened for one night only on Halloween. What began as a small neighborhood scare has grown into a tradition that captures the spirit of what haunting is...

Buckle up haunters this is our longest episode yet and for good reason. We’re diving deep with the one and only Ms. Laurel (Angelica) a haunting legend whose name is carved into the very walls of Laurel’s House of Horror in Maryland. With 18 years of experience, Ms. Laurel’s story is more than just about scaring. It’s about passion, purpose, and a love for the art that refuses to fade. Her dedicat...

From the depths of Reapers Revenge in Pennsylvania rises a makeup artist whose creativity turns fear into art Jess FX 💄🔥 Every brush stroke every airbrush burst and every design she creates tells a story of growth and transformation She’s entering her fifth haunt season stronger than ever improving herself with every monster she brings to life In this episode we explore her artistic journey her...

Welcome to Haunted Gallows in Burrillville, Rhode Island, where laughter turns to screams and passion fuels the darkness. In this episode of The Dark Carousel Podcast, Arthur Snagz and Steve Mr. Sweets step into the eerie world of Funny Bones, a veteran haunter with over thirteen years of haunting in his soul. Funny Bones isn’t just about scaring people—he’s about connecting with them. Every screa...

Some people find haunting… Others are born into it. In this spine-tingling new episode, The Dark Carousel Podcast welcomes Jada Nichole, the powerhouse costume and actor manager from Laurel’s House of Horror and the daughter of none other than Mandy Gibson. The haunt world runs deep in her veins, stitched together with fabric, fear, and pure determination. Arthur (Snagz) and Steve (Mr. Sweets) div...

In this blood-splattered installment of The Dark Carousel Podcast, Arthur (Snagz) and Steve (Mr. Sweets) descend into the chaotic world of Buckshot, the fearless haunt slider of Laurel’s House of Horror in Maryland. From his first night in the fog to the adrenaline of every spark that flies beneath his gloves, Buckshot opens up about his origins, pain, passion, and the art of fear. He shares the d...

On this electrifying new episode of The Dark Carousel Podcast, Arthur and Steve sit down with the mastermind of terror himself, John LaFlamboy , the creator of HellsGate Haunted House and Zombie Army Productions. From his theatre beginnings to running Statesville Prison, and finally raising the gates of one of the most immersive haunted attractions in the country, John shares a journey filled with...

Arthur and Steve step into the fog drenched halls of Laurel’s House of Horror to face off with McKenzie, a makeup artist and actress whose work embodies terror itself. She reveals how she first entered the haunt world, what inspired her to master SFX makeup, and the dedication it takes to bring nightmarish characters to life. From the chaos of show nights to the meaning she finds in haunting, McKe...

In this chilling new episode of The Dark Carousel Podcast, Arthur (Snagz) and Steve (Mr. Sweets) pull back the curtain with none other than AJ Good of The House of Masks, one of the most respected and controversial voices in the mask-collecting world. From his earliest memories of Halloween to the rise of his legendary collection, AJ opens up about the passion, obsession, and raw emotion that fuel...

Step inside the airbrush world of Mandy Gibson, the makeup artist behind some of the most chilling faces at Laurel’s House of Horror. 🎨💀 In this episode of The Dark Carousel Podcast, Mandy shares her journey into special effects makeup, the thrill of airbrushing entire haunt casts, and the emotional joy of watching her creations come alive under the dim lights of the haunt. From backstage chaos...

In this chilling episode of The Dark Carousel Podcast, we welcome Rochelle, a powerhouse haunt actress and makeup artist from Disturbia Haunted House in Chicago. For the past four years, Rochelle has been dominating the haunt scene as a performer ,and she’s still kicking ass every night she steps into character. On top of that, she’s now approaching her second year as a makeup artist, transforming...

In this powerful episode of The Dark Carousel Podcast, we sit down with Scott Dieterman, the founder of Slider Dynamix and one of the most influential figures in the art of sliding within the haunt industry. From his very first sparks to building a movement that redefined how scare actors perform, Scott opens up about his journey, struggles, and triumphs. Listeners will hear the raw emotions behin...

Step into the shadows with us as we welcome the one and only Bladez the Clown !!!a character as chilling as she is captivating. Known for her grotesque beauty and unflinching commitment to the art of haunting, Bladez takes fear to an entirely new dimension. Not only does she embody a horrifyingly unique clown persona crawling with decay, maggots, and menace ,but she also draws inspiration from her...

Step into the shadows with us as we welcome the one and only ZOMBAE! A haunting force who has turned fear into an art form. In this chilling episode, Zombae peels back the mask to reveal the story behind her terrifying transformations. From the first spark that drew her into the world of haunting, to the wild nights inside attractions, to the painstaking artistry of her makeup creations, her journ...

Ladies and gentlemen, step right up… This week on The Dark Carousel Podcast, we descend into the haunted woods with the one and only Flix the Clown. Not only is she a terrifying performer, but she’s also a master costume designer and makeup artist who pours her soul into every creation. One of her most haunting characters is Ophelia, the Dead Bride — a tragic figure with a story as sorrowful as it...

Step deeper into the shadows as we return to the twisting, torch-lit paths of the Middletown Haunted Trail. In this chilling fourth installment of our Into the Trail series, we sit down with Michael McKnight ,Manager of the Haunted Trail at Land of Illusion. Michael has walked these woods for years, not just as a leader, but as a storyteller of fear, guiding his crew to weave nightmares that linge...

In a world of twisted masks and midnight fog, some characters aren’t just played ,they’re lived. In this powerful and raw episode, we welcome VAX. The towering, grotesque, unforgettable force of fear known throughout the haunt community as Freak Skinny. But behind the slime, the screams, and the chaos lies a human story: one of pain, transformation, and healing through horror. We dig deep into the...

Step into the shadows with us as we shine a spotlight on Kate Biddle, a powerhouse haunter who’s been leaving her terrifying mark on Netherworld Haunted House in Stone Mountain, Georgia. With ten years of this beautiful horror, she’s not slowing down anytime soon. From blood-curdling screams to bone-chilling characters, Kate’s dedication to the craft of haunting is nothing short of inspiring. Her...

In this explosive episode of The Dark Carousel Podcast, we sit down with the mastermind of mayhem himself, Devin Carter, the creator of Sinister Slide Gear. From scraped-up knees to sparking chaos across concrete, Devin takes us deep into the origin of a movement that’s transforming the world of haunt sliding. We go back to where it all began, childhood scares, wild inspiration, and the first time...