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 259, as we inform and entertain you

while we all try to get though the next couple months before the weather turns warmer.

Storm is ranting in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim continues his discussion on cryptids.

Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News, and the Old Crone is talking about

making the most of your winter downtime. Do we have a Gruesome Giveaway for

January? Stay tuned. Vysther returns with a tribute to the late Bob Burns and more. And

finally, we’re spinning some rockin’ tunes to get the blood flowing to stay warm.

The Roundtable of Terror is all about love. Specifically, Valentine’s Day haunted

attractions. That big holiday is coming up in just a couple weeks and a lot of haunts are

opening their doors to unsuspecting couples, no doubt to seal their doom for all eternity.

We bring in several haunt owners to discuss why this is a fun and unorthodox way to

celebrate the holiday and why YOU should go visit one. Whether you have a date or

not, the monsters inside won’t care if you're single. They just love the taste of human

flesh and delight in taking your souls. All this, and so much more.

We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to……..the BIG

SCARY SHOW Episode 359.. (Stay warm everyone)

Featured music:

Twisted in Graves - I wish my Girlfriend was a Zombie

Toxic Zombie - Stranger Things

Black Cat attack - Sunday Sacrifice

Here Come the Mummies - Creepin’

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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 other items to show off at Transworld in St

Louis in just a couple months. The Big Scary Show (g)hosts are also hard at work

making sure you’re up to date on all the latest haunt news, information, and goings-on

in the industry, so pour yourself another hot cup of coffee (or tea), throw another log on

the fire, and enjoy Episode 358 of the Big Scary Show. That should keep you warm.

Storm is ranting about “What could POSSIBLY go wrong?” promotions in a Haunt

Minute. Meathook Jim continues his discussion on cryptids. Badger brings you the latest

in Deadline News, and the Old Crone is talking to David Cowger from Unknown Origin

FX. We have a brand-new Gruesome Giveaway for January so listen closely and be

sure to enter, and finally, we’re spinning some spooky tunes to keep the spirit of

Halloween alive during these long cold nights.

The Roundtable of Terror discusses the 2025 Home Haunter Awards. Did you visit an

amazing home haunt or drive past one during last season? Do you own a cool home

haunt and want more people to see the results of your hard work? Do you wish there

was a way to promote that awesome home haunt? We bring in the organizers of the

Home Haunter Awards Show to talk about what it takes to have an award winning home

haunt and why it’s important to recognize all that hard work and dedication. Nominations

for this year’s awards show are still being accepted for a couple more weeks so be sure

to get your submissions in ASAP. All this, and so much more.

We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to……..the BIG

SCARY SHOW Episode 358. (And be sure to stay warm)

Featured music:

Midnight Syndicate - Slight Miscalculation

Sinister Sonics - Zombos Midnight Midway

Gathering of Darkness - Darkness Falls

Verse 13 - The Souls That Wander

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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 away, and there’s already so much

to do. So let The Big Scary Show Episode 357 kick off your new year by keeping you

informed and entertained as we count down towards the next haunt season. After all,

it’s only 9 ½ short months away. (Are you panicking yet?)

Storm is ranting about Halloween cookies in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim is talking

about Cryptids. Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News, and the Old Crone is

talking about scheduling wisely in 2026. We may have a belated December Gruesome

Giveaway winner so stay tuned to find out who it might be, and finally, we’re spinning

some rockin’ tunes to warm the blood on these cold winter nights

The Roundtable of Terror looks back at 2025 with the (g)hosts sitting down and recalling

some of the things that made the past year unforgettable. Some were good, some were

fair, and others…not so good. But no matter, the (g)host all share their stories and make

some resolutions that they will no doubt break by February. Let’s relive some of the

moments that made 2025 what it was. All this, and so much more.

We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to……..the BIG

SCARY SHOW Episode 357. (Let’s make 2026 the spookiest year yet)

Featured music:

PsychoCharger - No One Loves the Creature

Jerry Vayne - When Hinges Creak

Crispy Bess - Ormondium

Neil Zaza - Danse Macabre

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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 reflective and certainly send our best wishes for a happy and safe

holiday season to each and every one of our listeners. Let The Big Scary show Episode

356 be a part of your holiday traditions this year.

Storm is ranting in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim is a Christmas sabbatical for

Between the Corpses. Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News, and the Old

Crone is talking about the Crones of Winter. The December Gruesome Giveaway is

being extended until the 22nd to give everyone who wants to enter time to do so, and

finally, we’re spinning some holiday tunes (courtesy of Midnight Syndicate) to help get

you in the holiday spirit.

The Roundtable of Terror invites the originators of the traveling haunt actor, the original

Scab 5, to have a seat and talk about their long and storied careers. Over the past 30

years they have frightened, terrified, and entertained audiences all over the world and

probably caused more wet pants than you can count. If you enjoy watching good queue

line actors do their thing, or work as a freelance haunt actor, you can thank these five

haunters for paving the way. You do NOT want to miss their stories and conversations.

All this, and so much more.

We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to……..the BIG

SCARY SHOW Episode 356. (And ‘Happy Holidays’ from the (g)hosts to all of you)

Featured music: (Featuring Midnight Syndicate)

Up on the Housetop

Night of the Krampus

Parade of the Tin Soldiers

Christmas at Midnight

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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 year, we

thank you. It’s been quite the year for the Big Scary Show and the (g)hosts can’t wait to

see what 2026 has to offer.

Storm is ranting about how AI just might be a form of demonic possession in a Haunt

Minute. Meathook Jim is taking the weekend off to got to Galaxy Con. Badger

brings you the latest in Deadline News, and the Old Crone is talking about winterizing

your haunt. We have a Gruesome Giveaway for December so be sure to enter for a

chance to win a great prize. And finally, we’re spinning some appropriate tunes to get

you in the holiday spirit.

The Roundtable of Terror invites the owners from Portals of Fear to have a seat and

discuss their award-winning first year in operation. So how does one become an

‘award-winning’ haunt? You might just find out after this roundtable. Other haunts take

notice, these guys are gunning to become a major player in the haunt scene. And THAT

is a great gift to haunted house fans who enjoy all things spooky. All this, and so much

more.

We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to……..the BIG

SCARY SHOW Episode 355. (And stay off that naughty list)

Featured music:

Wednesday 13 - Buried by Christmas

Grave Robber - Grandma Got Half Eaten by a Zombie

Twisted Sister - I’ll be Home for Christmas

Showy Shaw - Krampus

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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 football. And be sure to tune into the

Big Scary Show Episode 354 before that tryptophan-induced food coma sets in.

Storm is ranting about rage bait traps in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim is talking to a

very special guest in Between the Corpses. Badger brings you the latest in Deadline

News, and the Old Crone is talking about transitions. Do we have a Gruesome

Giveaway for November? Stay tuned to find out. And finally, we’re spinning some rockin’

tunes to keep your blood pumping and to keep you warm in these rapidly cooling days.

The Roundtable of Terror discusses the mythos behind the scariest of the holiday

creatures, the Krampus. Who is this horned, anthropomorphic figure from Alpine folklore

who punishes the naughty children? Is it a truly horrific monster bent on devouring the

wicked? Is it merely to frighten children into being good? And why are Krampus-themed

events popping up all around the US? We bring in several guests who put on events

centered around Krampus to get their take on this legendary holiday creature. It’s a

fascinating conversation you better not miss or the Krampus might just come after YOU.

All this, and so much more.

We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to……..the BIG

SCARY SHOW Episode 354. (And don’t eat too much turkey)

Featured music:

The Phantom A.D. - Like a Wolfman

Baron Misuraca - As We Embrace

Crispy Bess - Ormondium

Dirty Dead - Meet Me at the Morgue

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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 Holiday Season and

Krampus events. But just because the spooky season is over doesn’t mean the Big

Scary Show is going away. Be sure to stick around and see what the (g)hosts are

planning beyond the Halloween season.

Storm is ranting in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim is talking to a very special guest in

Between the Corpses. Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News, and the Old

Crone is talking about blackout events. We have a new Gruesome Giveaway for

November, and finally, we’re spinning some spooky tunes as we mourn the end of the

year's greatest month.

The Roundtable of Terror goes into the mythology and folklore behind Samhain, Dia De

Los Muertos, and Halloween. So many of us celebrate the holiday but do we really

know what it’s all about? The origins of these holidays go back quite a long way. We

invite some special guests to sit down and go into the meanings and symbolism behind

our favorite holiday(s). It’s a fascinating conversation you do not want to miss. All this,

and so much more.

We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to……..the BIG

SCARY SHOW Episode 353. (And Happy Halloween everyone!)

Featured music: (Featuring Sam Haynes)

Haunts

Catacombs

Shadows

Nightshade

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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 stuff coming up. So get out there and enjoy the

spooky season while you can.

Storm is ranting in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim is bringing you interviews from his trip to the Scarefest Weekend in Lexington, KY. Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News, and the Old Crone is talking about the frustrations in dealing with social media after you move your

haunt to a new location. Do we have a Gruesome Giveaway winner for October? Stay

tuned to find out. Vysther returns with his musings on Halloween 2025, and finally, we’re

spinning some rockin’ tunes to keep you moving as we count down towards October

31st.

The Roundtable of Terror discusses the psychology of fear, especially as it relates to

haunted house acting. We invite Tim Scott from Von Grimm Productions to sit down and

talk about the psychology behind what makes us scared. We chat about some really

interesting topics relating to fear, horror, haunt acting, and what the heck is ‘fun fear’?

It’s an interesting conversation you do not want to miss. All this, and so much more.

We hid the body, but you’ll become an accomplice just by listening to……..the BIG

SCARY SHOW Episode 352. (And Happy Halloween everyone!)

Featured music:

Psychocharger - Tonight is Halloween

Wednesday 13 - Halloween 1313

13 Pagan Holiday 13 - Long Shadows Fall on Halloween

The B-Movie Monsters - 10-31

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