Episodes

What Is a Haunted House and Why Should You Visit One?
June 30, 2022

What Is a Haunted House and Why Should You Visit One?

This episode, presented by The Scare Factor, discusses the different types of haunted attractions, and helps you determine which you should go to. We know many of you listening are in the industry and are already familiar with this, but by listening...

Listen to the Episode
Haunted Attraction Industry News for June 28th
June 28, 2022

Haunted Attraction Industry News for June 28th

Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights announces "The Horrors of Blumhouse" house - inspired by "The Black Phone" and "Freaky"; Phantom Fall Fest comes to Adventureland Park September 30th - October 30th; the first-ever SHAQTOBERFEST comes to the...

Listen to the Episode
The Politics of Staffing
June 28, 2022

The Politics of Staffing

Today we discuss Disney’s new Abortion Travel Credit, 13th Floor Entertainment Group’s new event Shaqtoberfest, and the opening of Volkanu from Sally Dark Rides. Subscribe to all our offerings: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

Listen to the Episode
What Cruise Ships Can Teach You About Entertainment Design
June 25, 2022

What Cruise Ships Can Teach You About Entertainment Design

They say that the best thing about cruising is seeing new places, but it turns out there's more than just scenery on a ship. In this video, Scott explores how the new ‘Carnival Mardi Gras’ ship has been designed with entertainment in mind using space...

Listen to the Episode
INSIDE LOOK at Massacre Haunted House in Montgomery IL for 2022
June 24, 2022

INSIDE LOOK at Massacre Haunted House in Montgomery IL for 2022

We’re going on-location to Massacre Haunted House in Montgomery IL to learn about their 2022 season. Massacre is known for their large sets and dramatic yearly renovations. We’ll hear all about it from owner Ryan Burke. We visited Evil Intentions June...

Listen to the Episode
Goosebumps Writer Interview - Dan Angel Talks About The TV Series
June 23, 2022

Goosebumps Writer Interview - Dan Angel Talks About The TV Series

We’ll hear about creating the Goosebumps TV series with Executive Story Editor and Writer Dan Angel. Dan talks about what it was like to work on the series and the journey of adapting the series from the popular books. He also shares some...

Listen to the Episode
Haunted Attraction Industry News for June 21st
June 22, 2022

Haunted Attraction Industry News for June 21st

Disneyland Resort announces more details regarding their Halloween season events; Midsummer Scream announces HHN Panel; Ohio Haunters Association will hold next meeting on August 15th at Carnage Haunted House; West Coast Halloween Convention addresses...

Listen to the Episode
How Much Would You Pay To Go On A DISNEY DREAM VACATION For 24 Days?
June 21, 2022

How Much Would You Pay To Go On A DISNEY DREAM VACATION For 24 Days?

Disney unveils a new luxury experience, Universal Orlando unveils escape rooms, Ghost Town Alive! and Forbidden Frontier are returning for the 2022 season, and Electric Ocean comes to SeaWorld Orlando.

Listen to the Episode
Time Management Strategies For The Busy Haunter
June 18, 2022

Time Management Strategies For The Busy Haunter

Coming up - How to Effectively Manage Your Time When Running a Haunted Attraction. Scott Swenson explains how working "time smart" will prevent your event from creeping up on you.

Listen to the Episode
Get a sneak peak of Evil Intentions' 2022 season
June 16, 2022

Get a sneak peak of Evil Intentions' 2022 season

We’re going on-location to Evil Intentions in Elgin IL to learn about their 2022 season. Evil Intentions is known for its ‘jungle gym’ rooms filled with actors choreographed to original music. Today we’ll hear from owner Mike Fitzpatrick.

Listen to the Episode
How many types of Haunt Scares are there? (The Scare Factor)
June 15, 2022

How many types of Haunt Scares are there? (The Scare Factor)

Join Bryan (Team Skelegore) and Tiph (Team Terror Techies) to discuss different types of scares you will experience at haunted attractions.

Listen to the Episode
Haunted Attraction Industry News for June 7th
June 15, 2022

Haunted Attraction Industry News for June 7th

The Canadian Haunters Association announces 2021 Home Haunters Awards; Get 50% off your Chamber of Haunters membership; The next Haunters Toolbox Haunt Master Class takes place Wednesday, June 22nd - "Hiring and Training Actors: From Application to...

Listen to the Episode
IRL: Indianapolis Zoo & BMorrow Productions
June 13, 2022

IRL: Indianapolis Zoo & BMorrow Productions

In our first "IRL" episode, Scott takes us on-location to the Indianapolis Zoo for a construction update. Then, Philip speaks with Brian Morrow at BMorrow Productions HQ about the recession, staffing, upcoming projects, and working with IP.

Listen to the Episode
Haunt Hacks: Guests with Disabilities (Replay)
June 10, 2022

Haunt Hacks: Guests with Disabilities (Replay)

A primer on preparing your haunt for guests with disabilities from Scott Swenson.

Listen to the Episode
INSIDE SCARECON: Europe's Biggest Scare Convention (2022)
June 9, 2022

INSIDE SCARECON: Europe's Biggest Scare Convention (2022)

Find out all about Europe's only trade show for the scare attraction and horror industry, from the seminars and workshops to the awards and ball. ScareCON is the biggest European Scare Convention! Today’s episode is courtesy of our partner station...

Listen to the Episode
CREATING "SPOOKTACULAR!" How one haunted attraction became a household name
June 9, 2022

CREATING "SPOOKTACULAR!" How one haunted attraction became a househol…

Take a behind-the-scenes look at Spooktacular, the new documentary about Spookyworld! This new film takes an in-depth look at one of the original horror scream parks and Halloween destinations in America. This video is taken from a panel the team gave...

Listen to the Episode
Haunted Attraction Industry News for June 7th
June 7, 2022

Haunted Attraction Industry News for June 7th

Midwest Haunters Convention takes place this weekend in Rosemont, Illinois; HauntX returns to the Pomona Fairgrounds for a weekend of scare-based learning, exhibits, and more June 11th - 12th; Mark your calendars for Creepie Con 2022 - February 4th -...

Listen to the Episode
2022 Summer Travel Industry Trends
June 6, 2022

2022 Summer Travel Industry Trends

Tiqets.com published “Must-Know Travel Industry Trends For the 2022 High Season” and we dig into the report and discuss some key takeaways. We also discuss the Shanghai reopening, Castaway Cove’s staffing, the live production of “The Greatest Show On...

Listen to the Episode
Haunt Insurance: Are you really covered? You may not be. (HaunTopic Radio)
June 3, 2022

Haunt Insurance: Are you really covered? You may not be. (HaunTopic R…

Craig Watt (Terror Isle in Texas City) a veteran insurance agent explains haunt insurance in simple terms. He gets into some of the pitfalls for home and pro haunters plus reveals that the coverage you have might not be covering what you think it...

Listen to the Episode
Making “Hand: An Immersive Experience”
June 3, 2022

Making “Hand: An Immersive Experience”

Ballview entertainment presented an odyssey-like popup immersive experience last weekend at the Sherry Theatre in North Hollywood – all centered on a hand. While the live show was only available for one weekend, it will live on as a new VR Experience...

Listen to the Episode
The Boozy Cauldron: Behind the Scenes
June 2, 2022

The Boozy Cauldron: Behind the Scenes

Coming up, the boozy cauldron was visiting Los Angeles and we went to check it out. The Boozy Cauldron is an immersive 4-part cocktail experience and interactive show themed to wizards and witches. It’s like a pop-culture-centric raunchy PG-13 variety...

Listen to the Episode
Haunted Attraction Industry News for May 31st
May 31, 2022

Haunted Attraction Industry News for May 31st

Monsterpalooza takes place this weekend June 3rd - 5th, 2022 in Pasadena, California; Haunters Against Hate The Event announces the theme of their 2nd annual Makeup Competition: The Nun; TransWorld Live: The Road to MHC - Episode 5 will go live...

Listen to the Episode
New Product in the Current Uncertain Time
May 31, 2022

New Product in the Current Uncertain Time

This week we recap Licensing Expo 2022, discuss Ocean Park Hong Kong’s new water park, Hersheypark’s 2 new rides, Rocky Mountain Construction’s apprentice program, the Milwaukee County Zoo requiring masks, and the Drive-thru zoo experience returns to...

Listen to the Episode
The Bogeyman at Zombie Joe's Underground
May 27, 2022

The Bogeyman at Zombie Joe's Underground

Today we go on location to Zombie Joe's new 20-minute Blind-Folded horror theatre experience that delves into your deepest nighttime terrors! Billed as a safe, non-aggressive, unique & personal phantasmagoric-immersion experience, the show is playing...

Listen to the Episode