Haunting U

Episode 43-Meet Your Chamber Part II Published 15 June 2021 Hosts: Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed Today we welcome two members of the Chamber of Haunters Board: Andrea Vaughn, the Advisory Board Second Vice President, and Ava Johnson, the Region Four Director, to talk about their experience haunting and the Chamber of Haunters.  They tell us all about their haunts, Hayride of Horror and Curse of the B...

Episode 42-Texas Haunters Convention with LaNelle Freeman Published 01 June 2021 Hosts: John Schelt & Keoni Hutton LaNelle Freeman, Co-Owner of the Texas Haunters Convention joins us to talk about the upcoming convention and shares some sneak peaks behind the scenes. You can learn more about LaNelle and the convention by checking out the links below. Resources mentioned during this episode: Texas...

Episode 41-Character Development Published 17 May 2021 Hosts: Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed  Taking inspiration from David D. Jones' class at Fear Expo, we flush out the character who will be the final monster at Sanguine Creek Estates. Resources mentioned during this episode: David D. Jones full class: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2inAAh3qflE&t=1562s Wendigo Background: https://www.legendsofameri...

Episode 40-Designing the SCE Layout Published 02 May 2021 Hosts: Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed  We're back at work preparing for Halloween and need to revisit our storyline and layout now that we've learned some new skills, found or made some new props and wan to incorporate what we've learned from the convention season so far. Resources mentioned during this episode: VFX Puppets: https://vfxcreates....

Episode 39-Fear Expo Recap Published 01 April 2021 Hosts: John Schelt, Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed  We had a ton of fun at Fear Expo, here we talk about the highlights.  Then, in celebration of April Fools day and March Madness, we crown our pick of the ultimate Halloween candy. Resources mentioned during this episode: Fear Expo: https://fearexpo.com/ Kyle Vest Interview: https://www.youtube.com/wa...

Episode 38-Hauntcon Wrapup Published 02 March 2021 Hosts: John Schelt, Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed  After a mind-blowing HauntCon, we talk about the classes that had the greatest effect on us, and then have some fun with shenanigans. Resources mentioned during this episode: Chamber of Haunters Website: https://chamberofhaunters.com/ Haunting U can be found at www.hauntingu.com . Recordings of the c...

Episode 37-New Content Published 01 February 2021 Hosts: John Schelt, Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed  After a mind-blowing HauntCon, we take a few minutes to assess where we are and where we want to go.  This is the ugly business side of haunting that no one likes to talk about. Resources mentioned during this episode: Chamber of Haunters Website: https://chamberofhaunters.com/ Haunting U can be found...

Episode 36-Fear Factory 2020 Recap Published 15 January 2021 Hosts: Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed  Welcome back, Spencer Terry, General Manager of Fear Factory in Salt Lake City. Come hear about the lessons learned from Fear Factory's 2020 haunt season. Resources mentioned during this episode: Haunted Attraction Association: https://hauntedattractionassociation.com/ Fear Factory: https://fearfactorys...

Episode 35-Happy New Year Published 01 January 2021 Hosts: Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed  Happy New Year! With 2020 behind us, we take a few minutes to reflect on the previous year and look ahead to everything 2021 promises. Resources mentioned during this episode: Chamber of Haunters Website: https://chamberofhaunters.com/ Want to show off your love of Haunting U? Check out our store here: https://w...

Episode 34-Welcome Chamber of Haunters with Rob Nulton Published 01 December 2020 Hosts: John Schelt, Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed  We are excited to announce that Haunting U is now the official podcast of the Chamber of Haunters!  What is the Chamber of Haunters you ask?  We have the Chairman, Mr. Rob Nulton on the show to talk about it. Resources mentioned during this episode: Chamber of Haunters...

Episode 33-Wrapping Up Halloween 2020 Published 15 November 2020 Hosts: Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed  We did it!!!  Halloween 2020 is done and we have the haunt all packed up.  See how it went, what we learned and what we're planning for next year. Want to show off your love of Haunting U? Check out our store here: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/55018584 Sound Effects: Music: Dance of Death  http...

Episode 32-Happy Halloween Published 18 October 2020 Hosts: John Schelt, Keoni Hutton, Leslie Reed & Ryan Festag Welcome back our favorite haunter: Ryan Festag joins us to talk all things Halloween as we have some fun in he midst of Sanguine Creek Estates production phase. Want to show off your love of Haunting U? Check out our store here: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/55018584 Sound Effects:...

Episode 31-So, Fall Published 01 October 2020 Hosts: John Schelt, Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed Its the most wonderful time of the year and our hosts want to share everything we love about Fall with you. So grab your favorite warm drink, snuggle up with a blanket and come join the discussion. Want to show off your love of Haunting U? Check out our store here: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/5501858...

Episode 30-Costuming with Barbie Williams Published 16 September 2020 Hosts: John Schelt, Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed   Still trying to figure out what you want to be for Halloween? We welcome Ms. Barbie Williams, a professional cosplayer and a former costumer for Disney World and Cirque du Soleil in Orlando, FL to give us her tips and tricks.   Barbie’s fan page can be found here: https://www.face...

Episode 29-Now What? Published 01 September 2020 Hosts: John Schelt, Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed We've spent two episodes talking about haunting with COVID. In the third in the series, we explore ideas on how to get ready for Halloween 2021 if you've decided not to open this year. Resources mentioned during the podcast can be found here: Estate Sale Finder: www.estatesales.net Letgo: https://www.le...

Episode 28-Scare Acting with Kat Forrest Published 16 August 2020 Hosts: John Schelt and Keoni Hutton   In this episode we welcome Ms. Kat Forrest, a veteran scare actor from the Sanctuary in Oklahoma City, OK and Hellscream in Colorado Springs, CO to tell stories and promote her new podcast Scare Actors Lounge.   Haunts mentioned during the podcast can be found here:   The Sanctuary Escape Rooms:...

Episode 27-COVID Contingency with Spencer Terry Published 31 May 2020 Hosts: John Schelt, Keoni Hutton, and Leslie Reed   In this episode we welcome Mr. Spencer Terry, General Manager of Fear Factory in Salt Lake City, UT to discuss their COVID-19 Contingency plan and the lessons learned as the first haunted attraction in the world to open in the midst of a global pandemic.    Resources mentioned...

Episode 26-WCHC 2020 Wrap-Up and Haunting with COVID   Published 31 May 2020 Hosts: John Schelt, Keoni Hutton, and Leslie Reed   In this episode we recap our experience at the virtual West Coast Haunters Convention 2020 then discuss how our Halloween 2020 plans are changing in the midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic.   Links to the classes can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFJ_r...

Episode 25-Branding Sanguine Creek Estates Published 1 May 2020 Hosts: John Schelt, Keoni Hutton, and Leslie Reed   In this episode we talk about branding the haunt by designing a logo.   Sound Effects:   Music: Dance of Death http://www.purple-planet.com/ Thunder: Recorded by Mark DiAngelo Uploaded: 07.29.11 http://soundbible.com/1913-Thunder-... License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Modifica...

Episode 24-Shenanigans, Shenanigans, Shenanigans!!!!!   Hosts: John Schelt, Keoni Hutton, and Leslie Reed   With all the chaos in our lives because of COVID-19, we wanted to have a lighthearted show where we discuss TV, movies, and just have some pointless fun.   Sound Effects:   Music: Dance of Death http://www.purple-planet.com/   Thunder: Recorded by Mark DiAngelo Uploaded: 07.29.11 http://soun...

Episode 23-Building the SCE Soundscape   Hosts: John Schelt, Keoni Hutton, and Leslie Reed   In this episode we build out the soundscape for our 2020 Haunt. Some of the tools we use are below:   Nady Audio MM-14FX mixer: https://www.nady.com/products/mixers/compact-mixers/mm-14fx/ Soundcraft Mixer: https://www.soundcraft.com/en/products/spirit-live-4-2   Free audio recording software: Audacity: ht...

Episode 22-Project Planning Published 1 Feb 2020 Hosts: John Schelt, Keoni Hutton, and Leslie Reed   In this episode we talk about project planning tools as we set up the plan for 2020.  Snapshots of the Gantt chart we create can be found on our Facebook page at the following link:   https://www.facebook.com/pg/HauntingU/photos/?tab=album&album_id=3462684683805780   Sound Effects: Music: Dance of...

Episode 21-Let’s Talk Halloween Published 31 Oct 2019 Hosts: John Schelt, Keoni Hutton, Leslie Reed and Ryan Festag   In this episode we take a break from planning and revel in the joy of the upcoming Halloween.   Sound Effects: Music: Dance of Death http://www.purple-planet.com/   Thunder: Recorded by Mark DiAngelo Uploaded: 07.29.11 http://soundbible.com/1913-Thunder-... License: Creative Common...

Episode 20-Building a Budget Hosts: John Schelt, Keoni Hutton and Leslie Reed   In this episode we explore the business side of haunting while we discuss the importance and ways of building and managing a budget to ensure you have enough funds available to get you to year two.   Sound Effects:   Music: Dance of Death http://www.purple-planet.com/   Thunder: Recorded by Mark DiAngelo Uploaded: 07.2...

Episode 19-Our Haunted Summer Hosts: John Schelt, Keoni Hutton and Leslie Reed   Come explore our efforts this summer to keep the Haunting spirit alive as we explore the Walking Dead attraction at Universal Studios Hollywood and the West Virginia Penitentiary.     Sound Effects: Music: Dance of Death http://www.purple-planet.com/ Thunder: Recorded by Mark DiAngelo Uploaded: 07.29.11 http://soundbi...