Episodes

This week on Haunt Weekly, we're about as far as Halloween as possible, the weather is getting warmer and it can pretty much not feel less like Halloween. Luckily, we're haunters and we have a lot of great ways to keep Halloween alive 365. However,...

When it comes to creating an extreme haunt, how do you know when you’ve crossed over the line?

Mikey interviews Mark Jardine, the Marketing Manager for Mad About Horror. They discuss the range of horror items M.A.H sell, how the company has grown over the years, and delve into the work M.A.H has accomplished along side UK Scream Parks such as...

In this podcast episode, we chat with Tony Brueski on How to Get More People to your Haunted Attraction and valuable Tips that you can implement this season. Tony also hosts two podcasts about real ghosts stories, so of course we had to discuss a few...

ast week, we were late because we paid a visit to the Paranormal Cirque, this week, we're recounting that visit but with a haunter's eye as we look at some lessons that other (non-traveling) haunted attractions can learn. Please bear in mind that,...

This week on Haunt Weekly it's time to do the news! And what a month of news we have for you with stories from all over the world, including new attractions, attractions reopening and one that had an unexpected closing. We also have two Halloween...

Where do ideas come from? What makes someone creative? How do I get better ideas? Discover the process and best practices behind brainstorming in this episode.

ast week's episode was something of a downer. Luckily, this week we get to be a bit more optimistic as we talk about all of the signs that show the haunt industry's future is looking bright. Admittedly, this episode was a bit more difficult to...

The ScareTrack team were invited to Shrewsbury Prison to try and escape BR-EXIT, Immersive Events brand new escape room. Book your tickets here: https://www.imevents.global/brexit Watch our latest ScareCam vlog episodes:...

Experiential Marketing Experiences are increasing in number and complexity. Some experimental marketing campaigns are nearly identical to attractions! We discuss the benefits and threats posed by this new form of campaign. A quick overview of the...

It's audition season for most haunted attractions, so Scott decided to dedicate an episode to tips and tricks for auditioning. (Actually, these work for most audition situations so you might want to share this episode with your "theatrical" friends.)

ScareTrack Host Hannah gives her full in-depth review of the brand new Dungeon at the Alton Towers Resort. Get your tickets to Alton Towers and the Dungeons here: www.altontowers.com Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/scaretrack ScareTrack...

Depending on how you look at it, the haunt industry is either set to rocket to the moon or it's doomed to crash and burn. As small business people, we think a lot about the future of the haunt industry and have talked a great deal about it on the...

The Transworld Halloween and Attractions Show is the largest trade show that features products focused directly to Haunted Attractions, Themed Attractions, and Escape Rooms. This was the first year that a Christmas Show was added into the show. The...

Scott talks about his experience as a vendor and presenter at Transworld's Halloween & Attractions Show...NOW WITH CHRISTMAS in St. Louis! Listen to his interviews with Quan Gan from ZTAG 2.0, Sharon Aguillen from TCB Productions and a "reverse...

2 PART EPISODE! In the first section of this episode, Kate Monroe visits The London Dungeons at County Hall and gives her in depth review of her latest visit to the attraction. You can get your tickets here:...

This week on Haunt Weekly, we're sitting down Elizabeth Zibilich, the proprietor behind Crafty Li'l Devil, a New Orleans costuming company, and, as of this year, a first time haunter. Elizabeth cut her teeth this year doing makeup for the The...

Women do exist in the Haunted Attraction Industry. They are Haunt Owners, Haunt Business Owners, Designers, Special FX Artists, Scare Managers, Scare Actors, Haunt Moms, Security, Maintenance, Ticket Takers, Parking Lot Attendees, and just about...

Mikey and Hannah interview Kurt Walsh, the owner of the Horror Crypt in Blackpool. Kurt explains how he came to buy the Crypt in 2017 and how his passion and drive has made it the success it is today. www.facebook.com/horrorcryptblackpool...

ScareTrack Episode 135 - Dan Thorpe Interview (Mental Health & Scare Acting) DISCLAIMER- In this episode we discuss some dark topics that some listeners may find distressing. Dan Thorpe has been acting for a number of seasons at the award winning...

The ScareTrack team discuss the pros and cons of serving alcohol at scare events. Are scares better drunk? Should you be stone cold sober? Listen to hear our thoughts and the feedback from our social media followers. ScareTrack Patreon:...

In this episode, Scott chats about Haunted Attraction conventions, seminars, and festivals. He answers questions like, "Why should I go?" "What should I do?" and "Is it worth it?”.

Members of the Facebook Listeners Group submitted a list of topics for discussion...and here are some of them. This is the first of several episodes based on listener input. Thank you Patrick, Austin, Matthieu, Tater, and Wicksey for your suggestions....

This episode was recorded in the midst of the 2017 Haunt Season and focuses on surviving the full run of a haunted event without losing your voice, your health or your mind. Scott discusses the importance of planning before the event, maintaining the...