Episodes

[Haunt Weekly] Episode 185 - 10 Horror Video Games for Haunters
June 20, 2019

[Haunt Weekly] Episode 185 - 10 Horror Video Games for Haunters

Haunters and often avid games and there's not a genre of games haunters love more than horror games. But can horror games help make us better haunters? What lessons can we learn from them?Well, we're going to list ten horror games that definitely...
[HaunTopic] Midnight Syndicate: Live from Cedar Point and Making Haunt Music
June 19, 2019

[HaunTopic] Midnight Syndicate: Live from Cedar Point and Making Haunt Music

In this podcast we interview Edward Douglas and Gavin Goska and get these key takeaways:What Type of Haunt Music to Use in Your Haunted AttractionHow Midnight Syndicate Got Started in Gothic/Horror MusicThe Reasons They Keep Playing Live at Cedar...
[Haunt Weekly] Episode 184 - May/June News
June 11, 2019

[Haunt Weekly] Episode 184 - May/June News

It's an episode that's divisible by four and that means it's time to do the news!And we have a doozy of a podcast for you as it has been a very active week for haunted attraction news. We have a tale of one haunt being spared by flooding, another...
[Haunt Weekly] Episode 183 - The Best Room
June 4, 2019

[Haunt Weekly] Episode 183 - The Best Room

This week on Haunt Weekly, we're wrapping up our room trilogy as we discuss the best room in your haunt. We've done the first room, we've done the last room and now we're doing the best room.But the best room is more important than some people...
[Haunt Weekly] Episode 182 - The Last Room
May 27, 2019

[Haunt Weekly] Episode 182 - The Last Room

Last week, we discussed the importance of the first room, the approaches to it and the purposes it can serve. This week, we're doing the bookend and talking about the last room, and the importance of it.The last room, however, is somewhat unique...
[Haunt Weekly] Episode 181 - The First Room
May 22, 2019

[Haunt Weekly] Episode 181 - The First Room

The common logic when it comes to building a haunted house is that you put most of your energy, detail and work into the first room and the last room. The idea is that these are the rooms that will be the most memorable to your customers.But is that...
[Marketing Your Attraction] Episode 31 - Content Marketing Defined
May 20, 2019

[Marketing Your Attraction] Episode 31 - Content Marketing Defined

Content Marketing is one of the most misunderstood tactics, and we explain it all in this episode.“Content marketing is a strategic marketing approach focused on creating and distributing valuable, relevant, and consistent content to attract and...
[Haunt Weekly] Episode 180 - April/May News
May 17, 2019

[Haunt Weekly] Episode 180 - April/May News

This week on Haunt Weekly we're doing the news and boy do we have a surprisingly stacked show for an episode that's as far away from Halloween as we can get. We have two announcements from Universal Studios, two more from Disney and a slew of local...
[A Scott in the Dark] Episode 30: Listeners Choice Volume 2
May 17, 2019

[A Scott in the Dark] Episode 30: Listeners Choice Volume 2

Another episode based on suggestions from the "A Scott in the Dark Listener's Group" on Facebook.
[Haunt Weekly] Episode 179 - Actor Intake
May 14, 2019

[Haunt Weekly] Episode 179 - Actor Intake

It's the time of year when haunts are either ramping up their recruitment or are thinking about doing so. It's also the time of the year newbie actors are considering if they want to come on board and, if so, what haunt they want to work.So we've...
[ScareTrack] Episode 140 : Horrify Me / Rick Jones Interview
May 6, 2019

[ScareTrack] Episode 140 : Horrify Me / Rick Jones Interview

Rick is an award winning photographer of Horrify Me. Turning 'normal' people into Vampire, Zombies, Horror Icons and much more.Hannah gets a bloody make-over photoshoot and we interview Rick on this episode of the ScareTrack podcast.For more...
[A Scott in the Dark] Episode 5 - You Suck
May 6, 2019

[A Scott in the Dark] Episode 5 - You Suck

How to view criticism as a gift that can help you make your haunt the best ever
[Haunt Weekly] Episode 178 - 31 Ways to Keep Halloween Alive 365
May 3, 2019

[Haunt Weekly] Episode 178 - 31 Ways to Keep Halloween Alive 365

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,...
[A Scott in the Dark] Episode 6 (Archive) - When is it too much with Extreme Haunts?
April 30, 2019

[A Scott in the Dark] Episode 6 (Archive) - When is it too much with Extreme Haunts?

When it comes to creating an extreme haunt, how do you know when you’ve crossed over the line?
[ScareTrack] Mad About Horror / Mark Jardine Interview
April 30, 2019

[ScareTrack] Mad About Horror / Mark Jardine Interview

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...
[HaunTopic] Haunt Marketing & Real Ghost Stories
April 30, 2019

[HaunTopic] Haunt Marketing & Real Ghost Stories

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...
[Haunt Weekly] Episode 177 - Paranormal Cirque
April 30, 2019

[Haunt Weekly] Episode 177 - Paranormal Cirque

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,...
[Haunt Weekly] Episode 176 - March/April News
April 21, 2019

[Haunt Weekly] Episode 176 - March/April News

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...
[Marketing Your Attraction] Episode 30 : Coming up with better ideas
April 19, 2019

[Marketing Your Attraction] Episode 30 : Coming up with better ideas

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.
[Haunt Weekly] Episode 175 - Why the Haunt Industry is Looking Great
April 9, 2019

[Haunt Weekly] Episode 175 - Why the Haunt Industry is Looking Great

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...
[Scaretrack] Episode 138 Brexit Escape Room by Immersive Events 2019
April 8, 2019

[Scaretrack] Episode 138 Brexit Escape Room by Immersive Events 2019

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/brexitWatch our latest ScareCam vlog episodes:...
[Marketing Your Attraction] Episode 29 -Experiential Marketing Experiences
April 8, 2019

[Marketing Your Attraction] Episode 29 -Experiential Marketing Experiences

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...
[A Scott in the Dark] Episode 7 - Auditions and How to Survive Them
April 3, 2019

[A Scott in the Dark] Episode 7 - Auditions and How to Survive Them

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.)
[Scare Track] Episode 137 - Alton Towers Dungeons
April 3, 2019

[Scare Track] Episode 137 - Alton Towers Dungeons

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.comJoin us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/scaretrackScareTrack...