Episode 76: Home Brewed
by Hauntcast
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What this video covers
Hauntcast Episode 76, titled 'Home Brewed,' is a long-form Halloween podcast featuring interviews with home haunt creators from Rotten Apple 907 and prop/FX maker Kyle Thompson of Midnight Studios FX. The episode is rounded out by a roster of recurring segments covering haunt news, web finds, cocktail culture, theatrical storytelling, and original Halloween music from Radon. It offers a broad slice of the home haunt and Halloween enthusiast community in a single extended listen.
Key takeaways
- ◆In-depth interviews with home haunters Melissa Thompson and Preston & Diane Meyer of Rotten Apple 907
- ◆Feature segment with Kyle Thompson of Midnight Studios FX covering prop and FX work
- ◆Multiple recurring segments including haunt news, web discoveries, themed cocktails, and immersive storytelling
- ◆Original Halloween music provided by Radon
- ◆Part of Hauntcast's ongoing subscriber-supported podcast series
Who this is for
Halloween enthusiasts, home haunters, and haunt industry followers who enjoy community-driven podcast content covering builds, props, and haunt culture.
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