Haunt Vendors Episodes
April 7, 2023
From Boar Masks to Evil Candy Corn: Inferno Effects 2023
We tour the https://www.infernoeffects.com/ booth at https://haashow.com/. From Boar Masks to an expansion into Evil Candy Corn Props, we’ll learn about all the new products and trends.
March 30, 2023
Fear Finishes: 916 Productions' Newest Finishes
Learn how to rust everything in your haunt with ease! Based in Kingwood, Texas, https://fearfinish.com/ specializes in faux finishes for your haunt. Today, we’ll learn about their Fear Finish line and new blacklight stain. Support for this episode...
Guest: Ryan Glasgow
March 24, 2023
Rotting pumpkins? Toxic FX is making waves
https://www.toxicfxproductions.com/, founded in 2017, creates Halloween masks, props, and novelties. Their rotting pumpkins have become iconic in the industry and this year, they received the vendor excellence award from the Haunted Attraction...
Guest: Blake Phillips
March 22, 2023
The Secrets to Haunt Insurance Revealed
Craig Watt is a rare combination of a seasoned insurance agent and a professional haunter at Terror Isle in Texas City. Today, get insights on the spooky side of insurance policies as Craig unravels the mystery of haunt insurance for amateurs and pros...
March 17, 2023
Creature Trends with Allen Hopps and Stilt Beast Studios
Allen Hopps owns https://stiltbeaststudios.com/ and is the Director of https://darkhourhauntedhouse.com/. During this year’s https://haashow.com/, Allen brought several new costumes with an anti-reality theme, and he’s also been experimenting with...
Guest: Allen Hopps
March 8, 2023
Translucent Urethane Rubber: How to use it in your Haunt
https://www.ribfx.net/, who just celebrated their successful 2nd year at the show, specializes in creating static props with translucent urethane rubber. Today, we’ll learn more about why that matters. Support for this episode comes from Gantom...
Guest: Michael Ribagin
Jan. 27, 2023
Trends in consumer-grade animatronics with Morris Costumes
Founded in 1960, https://www.morriscostumes.com/ is a wholesaler distributing tens of thousands of Halloween products. Over the years, they’ve become known for animatronics, and they debuted several new models at this year’s retail show. The...
Guest: Sean Morris
Dec. 8, 2022
VFX Plans more Mystery Boxes
VFX specializes in interactive and wearable puppets, props, and electronics. Today, we’ll hear about some of their new toys from owner Patrick Voss. This interview was recorded during the IAAPA Expo on the show floor. Subscribe:...
Guest: Patrick Voss
July 27, 2022
Visiting Spooky Friends at San Diego Comic Con 2022
Today we’ll hear from three haunters at San Diego Comic-Con 2022 vending. Featured in this episode: Garner Holt, President of Garner Holt Productions; Doug P'gosh, Creative Director of Retro-a-go-go; Tabitha Barron, Composite Effects. Apply for our...
May 19, 2022
The West Coast Halloween Convention Returns
After two years away, the West Coast Halloween Convention returned May 13th - 15th, 2022, in Portland, Oregon.
Guests: Roger Hayes , Jeremiah Witting-Akiona
May 5, 2022
The Scare Factor Haunted House Reviews and Directory
The Scare Factor is a nationwide haunted house review website and directory. Today, we’ll learn about an opportunity for free and paid advertising for your haunt on The Scare Factor.
Guests: Tyler Proffet , Nora Proffet
April 30, 2022
Faux Finishes for Your Haunt
Rust, mold, slag, water damage, ooze – Brutal Rust provides faux finishes for your haunt. Established by haunters in 2011, Brutal Rust has grown its customer base and catalog tremendously over the years.
Guests: Maximus Bryant , Shayne Torrans
April 27, 2022
2022 Products from Fright Night Studios
Founder of Fright Night Studios, Michael Burnett, got his start in movies. Today, we’ll learn about his studio and their ability to customize props.
Guests: Brian Foreman , Michael Burnett
April 18, 2022
The First Full-Service Marketing Agency for Haunted Houses
Fearworm is the first and largest full-service marketing agency dedicated to haunted houses; Today, we’ll learn about their firm and get a tip for managing your haunt’s social media.
Guests: Scott Swenson , Tyler Barnett
April 15, 2022
The Half Masks of Von Grimm Productions
We check in with Matt Scott at Von Grimm Productions to hear about their 2022 products.
Guests: Darryl Plunkie , Matt Scott
April 11, 2022
The 2022 Body Buying Guide from Creepy Collection
For 19 years, Creepy Collection has been providing its unique style of static props to the industry. Today, Brian is discussing the 2022 line with Creepy Collection owner Jerry Dalessandro.
Guests: Brian Foreman , Jerry Dalessandro
April 10, 2022
Shattered FX’s Top 2022 Design
Celebrating their 10th anniversary, Shattered FX debuted several new designs in 2022 including the popular necromancer. Beyond their designs, Shattered FX is also set apart by its lifetime warranty. Max interviewed Jared Alcala during Transworld’s...
April 9, 2022
Distortions Unlimited's 2022 Products
A review of the 2022 Distortions Products. Making Monsters since 1978 is a Distortions Unlimited, a Halloween manufacturing company and online Halloween store based in Greenly, Colorado.
Guests: Darryl Plunkie , Ed Edmunds
April 6, 2022
Dot Rooms, Clown Mazes, and 3D Floors with Pittsburgh Poster
Pittsburgh Poster is a large format printer and manufacturer of screen printing, digital and hybrid products. Their parent company Design Dynamics, Inc. is celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year.
Guests: Scott Swenson , Melanie Paul
April 4, 2022
The Dark Attraction & Funhouse Enthusiasts (DAFE)
Now in its 22nd year, The Dark Attraction & Funhouse Enthusiasts (DAFE) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to documenting, preserving, and enjoying dark attractions, haunts, and escape rooms.
Guest: Rick Davis
April 2, 2022
Hallucinations Creations: DIY Mechanisms for Your Animatronics
Over the past 10 years, Hallucinations Creations based out of Orland Hills, Illinois, has developed into providing the backbone for your animatronics.
Guests: Maximus Bryant , Mike Yazumbek
April 2, 2022
Dapper Cadaver: The Death-Related Prop House
Founded in 2006 by BJ Winslow and his wife Eileen, Dapper Cadaver is a death-related prop house; we catch up with them at the 2022 Transworld Show.
Guests: Darryl Plunkie , BJ Winslow
March 30, 2022
SPECIAL: The 2022 OSCARES
Presented by The Haunted Attraction Association at TransWorld’s Halloween & Attractions Show in St. Louis, the OSCARES awards are the highest achievement in the Halloween and Haunted Attraction industry.
Guests: Spencer Terry , Allen Hopps
March 28, 2022
NightScream Studios Receives HAA Vendor Excellence Award
NightScream Studios received one of this year’s Vendor Excellence Awards – right after selling out on the show floor.
Guests: Scott Swenson , Rodney Geffert