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Every video tagged “interview” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
153 videos
This short clip is a promotional teaser for a Hauntcast podcast interview featuring Eddie McLauren, known as Bone Daddy, from the Woods of Terror haunted attraction. The segment highlights his involvement in the professional haunt world and directs viewers to the full conversation on major podcast platforms. As a one-minute excerpt, it serves primarily as a discovery piece for the broader Hauntcast audience.
HauntScene host Johnny Bronto sits down with Zach Glaros of Sir Henry's Haunted Trail in Plant City, Florida for a nearly hour-long conversation about the attraction's 2021 season. The interview spotlights three brand-new trail experiences — Night Marrow, Captain's Fury, and Blood Masquerade — and offers an inside look at what makes this Florida outdoor haunt tick. The episode leans into a lighthearted, personality-driven format complete with dad jokes and puns alongside the industry discussion.
Hauntcast's Bone Phone interview segment features a conversation with DIYer and YouTuber Isaac Alexander about his elaborately themed Halloween Town and Christmas Town yard displays. Isaac shares insights into his creative process and the work that goes into building and running a large-scale seasonal home haunt. The episode offers an informal, behind-the-scenes look at the mindset and dedication of a passionate DIY haunter. At nearly 50 minutes, it's a deep-dive conversation well suited for fans of community haunting culture.
Hauntcast host Baker sits down with Wick-Ed Gannon to discuss his newly launched Vampire Ghost Tours experience and his Salem-based professional haunted attraction, Chambers of Terror. The conversation offers an inside look at running and expanding a real-world haunt operation. It is presented in the channel's signature podcast interview format, making it more conversational than instructional.
Hauntcast host sits down with David Jones, the creator behind the Haunt at the Roxbury, for an in-depth interview covering the history and inspiration behind his home haunt. Jones walks through his yard display and overall haunt setup, sharing the backstory that shaped the attraction. The conversation offers an inside look at the passion and planning that goes into running a dedicated home haunt year after year.
HauntScene Live host Johnny Bronto sits down with Karen and Billy Groeneveld, the owners of Enigma Haunt in Boca Raton, Florida, for their first-ever appearance on the show. The conversation offers an insider look at one of South Florida's beloved haunted attractions from the perspective of the people who built and run it. The episode reflects the close-knit community spirit that defines the regional haunt scene.
Dave and Aubrey from Infested Oaks Home Haunt join TransWorld Live for an extended interview about their Stranger Things-themed Halloween display that captured widespread online attention. The conversation covers the story behind the haunt, its viral moment, and what it's like running a pop-culture-inspired home Halloween attraction. At nearly 50 minutes, the episode offers an in-depth look at the passion and planning behind one of the internet's most talked-about residential haunts.
In this Hauntcast 'Black Market' segment, host Baker sits down with Ryan of Spider Hill Prop Works for an in-depth conversation about the company's specialty PVC fittings and ready-to-build prop kits. Ryan walks through what makes his products useful for haunters at all levels, from home haunters to professional attraction builders. The discussion gives listeners a vendor-side look at how purpose-built PVC components can streamline prop construction. This podcast-format video is light on visuals but strong on practical product insight.
HauntScene Live hosts Jeff Barker, a decorated screenwriter, filmmaker, and actor best known in horror circles as Curry Barker's father and the script consultant on the horror thriller Obsession. The conversation explores what a script consultant actually does, how Obsession developed from page to screen, and broader lessons in story structure and independent filmmaking. Jeff brings a distinctive background — spanning psychiatry, broadcast journalism, and competitive screenwriting — that shapes his perspective on crafting compelling horror narratives. Fans of filmmaker interviews and horror cinema will find this a rich, insider-focused discussion.
This HauntScene Live replay features an interview with scareactors Alex Woday and Dani Panik, discussing their experiences working as female performers in the haunted attraction industry. The conversation explores what it's like to be a ghoul at major events and independent haunts, touching on the physical and psychological demands of the role. A central theme is the empowerment of women in a historically male-dominated space, challenging stereotypes and proving that female scareactors command just as much fear and respect as their counterparts.
Hauntcast sits down with Steve Reeves, a veteran haunter with over two decades of experience running his well-known yard haunt and the S&J Haunted Productions business. In this lengthy interview, Steve shares insights drawn from a long career spanning home haunting, prop building, and running a haunt-related business. The conversation is part of Hauntcast's ongoing 'Haunting Gurus' interview series, which spotlights experienced figures in the haunting community. Listeners get an in-depth look at the mindset, history, and passion behind one of the hobby's long-running practitioners.
Hauntcast hosts Shawn and Matt visit Baker's Halloween haunted house in Hudson, New Hampshire for an in-person interview and walkthrough. The episode is part of Hauntcast's ongoing 'Haunting Gurus' interview series, which spotlights passionate home haunters and their creations. At nearly an hour long, the conversation likely dives into the creative process, prop building philosophy, and the haunter's personal journey. It offers an inside look at what drives dedicated home haunt creators to go all-out each Halloween season.
Hauntcast host Baker sits down with Brian Hunter of Pumpkin Riot Productions for an in-depth conversation covering the full spectrum of yard haunt creation. The discussion spans sculpting and monster making through to airbrushing, lighting, and audio design. As part of Hauntcast's Haunting Gurus interview series, the episode offers an insider look at one creator's craft and philosophy. Listeners come away with a broad range of practical inspiration drawn from Brian's hands-on experience.
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.
Hauntcast sits down with Ricky Dick, the creative force behind Castle Blood, for an in-depth conversation covering his decades-long career in the haunted attraction world. Drawing on over 30 years of experience, Ricky shares insights into what makes Castle Blood a distinctive and enduring haunt. The discussion spans tips, trade secrets, and the philosophy behind building memorable haunted experiences.
This Hauntcast podcast episode features an in-depth interview with Jon Acors of Dark Acres, who shares his journey transitioning from home haunting to running a professional haunted attraction. Host Baker also provides a community update on Hauntcast and Village Mire, including news about a relocation to Kentucky. The conversation offers insight into the challenges and milestones that come with scaling a haunt from backyard passion project to full professional operation.
This Hauntcast podcast episode features a long-form interview with David Lady, known in the haunting community as the Mask Wizard. The conversation covers his expertise in latex mask creation, his home haunt Horror Hotel, and his YouTube series Creepy Cheapies, which focuses on budget-friendly prop building. Listeners get an inside look at the creative mind and haunting philosophy behind one of the community's notable mask artisans.
Hauntcast host Baker sits down with Disney Imagineer Steve Cotroneo for an in-depth conversation covering Steve's personal haunting history and his home haunt, Grimwood Hollow. The extended interview offers a rare look at how professional theme-park design sensibilities translate into a home haunt context. Listeners gain insight into the creative mindset and passion that drives one of the haunting community's more accomplished enthusiasts.
HauntScene LIVE hosts Alyse and Adeliz of Park Hopping Chicks, a duo with over three years of experience covering theme parks, haunted attractions, and seasonal horror events. The conversation spans their adventures at major events including Halloween Horror Nights, SeaWorld's Howl-O-Scream, and various regional haunted attractions. The guests are known for high-energy community engagement including endurance challenges, trivia competitions, and multi-park marathon days. As an LGBTQ+ couple, they also bring a focus on inclusive representation within the horror and theme park enthusiast community.
HauntScene hosts a live-stream interview with Maximus C. Bryant to spotlight the Ohio Haunters Convention, a major gathering for haunted attraction professionals and enthusiasts. The conversation covers what attendees can expect — vendor floors, educational seminars, and networking opportunities aimed at both industry veterans and newcomers. Broader topics include the business of running a haunt, the growth of the haunted attraction community, and how conventions drive collaboration and innovation in the horror space.
Hauntcast sits down with Allen Hopps, prop master and director of Dark Hour Haunted House in Plano, TX, for an in-depth conversation about his career and journey through the haunt industry. As a recognized figure in professional haunting, Hopps shares insights drawn from years of experience running a high-profile attraction. The long-form interview format makes it ideal for anyone looking to learn from one of the field's most respected voices. Fans of haunt history and industry storytelling will find plenty to absorb across the full 75-minute runtime.
This episode of TransWorld LIVE brings together two vendors from the haunted attraction industry alongside the organizer of the Chicago Zombie March for in-depth conversations about their craft and events. Guests include representatives from Haunt Dolls and Wiked FX, offering a look into niche prop and special effects businesses. The episode reflects the broader haunt community culture of networking, inspiration, and vendor discovery. Live viewers also had the chance to win giveaways during the broadcast.
Hauntcast host Baker sits down with Tim Fowler to explore the origins of his passion for haunting and the evolution of his home haunt, the Farm Haunt, located in Castaic, California. The conversation traces Tim's haunting roots and the creative journey that shaped his distinctive farm-themed attraction. As part of Hauntcast's Interviews with Haunting Gurus series, the episode offers an inside look at what drives a dedicated home haunter to build and grow a community-facing haunt year after year.
Hauntcast host Baker sits down with Nic Palmer, the animation technician behind three major St. Louis haunted attractions — The Darkness, Creepy World, and the Lemp Brewery Haunted House. Nic offers a rare behind-the-scenes perspective on what it takes to keep large-scale professional animatronics and props running at a high-volume attraction. The conversation is part of Hauntcast's ongoing interview series spotlighting industry professionals and their specialized craft.
