Episodes

Sept. 28, 2015

HWFF How To Community & Tombstone Contest (Ends Nov 1st 2015)!

(Not this episode is an excerpt) If you've ever wanted to carve your own tombstone, receive feedback and help on your carving, or show off your skills- the time has come! Hot Wire Foam Factory & The Haunted Attractions Podcast Network are running a...

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Sept. 28, 2015

Hot Wire Foam Factory: If you can imagine it, you can make it!

The effervescent Shaina Moral from Hot Wire Foam Factory comes on the show to discuss the company and discuss our joint Tombstone Contest! Hot Wire Foam Factory is a manufacturer of foam cutting tools and coatings. They were established in 1991 and...

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Sept. 23, 2015

Why should scare actors get ALL the fun? Factory of Terror Celebrate…

In the haunted attraction business, we get to make great (and terrifying) memories for a cornucopia of people every season. Whether from the security booth, back door, ticket counter, or our own little square inside the haunt- the feeling of watching...

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Sept. 21, 2015

What do Top Haunted Attraction Lists and Guerrilla Marketing have in …

Tyler & Philip discuss: the misguided appeal of "Top Haunted Attractions" lists, the vulnerability of social, price degradation versus adding value in ticketing, and guerrilla marketing tactics for your haunt. Get on The Marketing Monday email list by...

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Sept. 21, 2015

Haunt Tour 2015- Hundred Acres Manor Haunted House: A Verbal Review

Bryan discusses his 2015 review of Hundred Acres Manor Haunted House (1 Hundred Acre Dr, Bethel Park, PA 15102). Read the full review "Take a Nighmare Fueled Trip to The Other Side at Pittsburgh's Hundred Acres Manor" here:...

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Sept. 17, 2015

The Haunt Tour - What IS The Haunt Tour? "Episode 0"

This is Episode 0, where we introduce The Haunt Tour show and its delightfully insane hosts!

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Sept. 14, 2015

Marketing Monday Episode 4: Social Media Marketing

Specter Media (@specter_media) comes on the show to help us tackle Social Media Marketing & Management for haunts and haunted attractions. Specter Media provides, among other services, social media management for haunts and they bring great...

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Sept. 12, 2015

HAuNTcon Unearthed - Episode 2 - Missing Finger Productions

Kevin from Missing Finger Productions comes on to discuss his plans for HAuNTcon 2016. We discuss the history of Missing Finger Productions, their products, and what to expect from them for HAuNTcon 2016. You can find their work on Facebook here:...

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Sept. 8, 2015

E214: The Fallsburg Fearplex in Kentucky

Joining us all the way from Fallsburg in Kentucky, we have Tob Branham & Caleb Farley from the Fallsburg Fearplex. The Fallsburg Fearplex is a conglomeration of different attractions (Appalachian Nightmare 3D, Backwoods Blackout, corn maze, Crazy...

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Sept. 7, 2015

E217: Marketing Monday - What IS Marketing?!

In this episode of Marketing Monday Tyler & Philip attempt to define what exactly marketing is in relation to Haunted Attractions… From discovering target markets and answering "Why Should I care," to marketing methods (social, content, etc) and...

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Sept. 5, 2015

E213: Evil Twin Studios Presents Ward 13

Joining us all the way from South Pasadena in California, we have Jennifer Bandich, Scott Peterson and Russell Eaton from Evil Twin Studios. Evil Twin studios will be producing the chilling haunted attraction Ward 13 this year; WARD 13 (1020 El Centro...

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Sept. 4, 2015

E216: HAuNTcon 2016 Series Premier

In this episode HAuNTcon owner/coordinator Leonard Pickel gives us an overview of HAuNTcon 2016 and introduces this new series to the Haunted Attractions Podcast Network. For full show notes, go to http://www.hauntedattractionspodcast.com/e216/

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Sept. 3, 2015

E211: Fog It Up & The Secret To Scents!

Joey from Fog It Up comes on the show discuss their brand's background, products, innovations for 2015, & how their scents are crafted to maximize haunt experiences! Listen also for a special Fog It Up listener discount code. For complete show notes...

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Aug. 31, 2015

E212: Marketing Monday E2- Email Marketing

In this episode of Marketing Monday, co-hosts Tyler and Philip discuss the concept of not building your audience on rented land. Tyler and Philip discuss the pros and cons of email marketing, how to setup an email list, and briefly some segmentation...

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Aug. 27, 2015

E209: FrightProps

To view the full show notes, visit: http://www.hauntedattractionspodcast.com/e209 Joining us today is Drew Ailes, Chief of Halloween Enthusiasm at FrightProps. FrightProps is, in my opinion, one of the most prolific vendors in the industry; I...

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Aug. 24, 2015

E208: Gantom Lighting & Controls

To view the full show notes, visit: http://www.hauntedattractionspodcast.com/e208 As a special gift to our listeners, Landin is offering a FREE Gantom One for Haunters! Enter by texting “GANTOM” to 33444 or by visiting:...

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Aug. 24, 2015

E210: Marketing Monday Premier

For full notes, visit: http://hauntedattractionspodcast.com/e210/ Discussed in this episode: What are Press Releases? Why are Press Releases important? Elements of a Press Release (Audience, Timing, Angle, Length). Press Release Examples: Evil Twin...

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Aug. 16, 2015

E207: Music For Haunts - Original Soundtrack Composition For Haunts

To view the full show notes, visit: http://www.hauntedattractionspodcast.com/e207 Welcome to another episode of the 2015 vendor roundup, a mini series highlighting haunted attraction vendors from around the world. Listen to stay informed on new...

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Aug. 15, 2015

E206: Haunt Roundup - Sir Henry's Haunted Trail in Plant City, FL

To have show notes automatically emailed to you, text "NOTES206" to 33444 (US only). If you’re an international guest you can go to hauntedattractionspodcast.com/e206 This is another episode of the 2015 haunt roundup, a mini series highlighting...

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Aug. 12, 2015

E205 HauntDesignKit.com - The #1 Online Resource For Haunted Attracti…

To have show notes automatically emailed to you, text "NOTES205" to 33444 (US only). If you’re an international guest you can go to hauntedattractionspodcast.com/e205 This is the first episode of the 2015 vendor roundup, a mini series highlighting...

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Aug. 8, 2015

E204: Shocktoberfest - The UK's #1 Haunted Attraction

For show notes, go to http://www.hauntedattractionspodcast.com/e204/ . This is the first episode of the 2015 haunt roundup, a mini series highlighting haunts from around the world. Listen to what other haunters are doing, their tips, tricks,...

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Aug. 7, 2015

E203: Scare LA Prep- Jacob Chase on Creating a Compelling Narrative i…

To have show notes automatically emailed to you, text “NOTES203” to 33444. In this mini-series we’ll be prepping you to attend Scare LA, and if you can’t attend then you’ll still get a few takeaways to practice in your own haunt! In this podcast,...

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Aug. 6, 2015

E202 Scare LA Prep- Dr. Terror Eyes on Costume Creation, Home Huanter…

To have show notes automatically emailed to you, text “NOTES202” to 33444. Dr. William Ramsay (AKA Dr. TerrorEyes) has been involved in the haunt industry for 41 years. He was the Co-creator of the “Fear Fest” commercial haunt (Florida, USA) and has...

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Aug. 5, 2015

E201 ScareLA Prep- Christopher on Haunt Photography 101

In this mini-series we'll be prepping you to attend Scare LA, and if you can't attend then you'll still get a few takeaways to practice in your own haunt! To have show notes email to you, text "NOTES201" to 33444 Links HauntedAttractionsPodcast:...

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