Video Tag
Every video tagged “podcast” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
241 videos
Hauntcast hosts a conversation with Jarod and Terry from Halloween Haunts 365, a channel and community dedicated to haunted attractions and Halloween year-round. The discussion covers their experiences visiting and reviewing haunted attractions, haunt tours, and the broader Halloween hobby. This is a podcast-style interview that offers insight into the haunt community from two enthusiastic voices in the space.
In this Hauntcast 'Black Market' segment, host Baker sits down with Jasper Anderson — the creator behind Chicken Props — to discuss his newly released animatronic Raven prop. The conversation offers an inside look at the design and craftsmanship behind the piece straight from the prop maker himself. At 24 minutes, it functions as a podcast-style interview rather than a step-by-step tutorial, making it an accessible listen for haunters curious about what's new in the animatronic prop market.
Hauntcast host Baker sits down with Troy Crivellone for an in-depth interview about his acclaimed Scare Hollow home haunt based in Texas. The conversation covers a wide range of topics including haunt photography, prop building, and lighting strategies. As part of the Haunting Gurus interview series, the episode offers an insider look at the creative process and passion behind a high-caliber home haunt operation.
A live-streamed interview and conversation hosted by HauntScene featuring Amanda, known as Boston White, co-host of The Halloween Half Hour podcast, joining from Liverpool, England. The discussion centers on haunted attractions, theme park Halloween events, and broader horror culture. At nearly an hour in length, the session offers an in-depth community dialogue between haunt enthusiasts and industry followers. It serves as a cross-Atlantic meetup of voices passionate about the Halloween and haunt scene.
This Hauntcast segment covers news and updates about three major summer haunt and Halloween industry gatherings: Midsummer Scream, the Texas Haunters Convention, and the New England Haunters Gathering. The episode serves as a quick roundup for haunters looking to stay informed about upcoming community events and conventions. At just seven minutes, it functions as a concise news brief rather than a tutorial or walkthrough.
Hauntcast host Baker sits down with Randy Skalos, the creator behind Haunt on Williams, for a candid conversation about his haunting journey and creative process. The interview is part of Hauntcast's ongoing Haunting Guru series, which spotlights passionate haunters from the home and yard haunt community. Listeners are warned upfront that audio quality is below par, but the content offers an inside look at what drives a dedicated haunter. This podcast-style format makes it an accessible, inspiring listen for Halloween enthusiasts of all experience levels.
Hauntcast host Baker sits down with Bill Galvin, the creator behind the Hull House Home Haunt, for an in-depth conversation covering his haunt's history, creative approach, and highlights from the 2024 Halloween season. The episode is part of Hauntcast's ongoing 'Haunting Gurus' interview series, which spotlights passionate home haunters and industry figures. At nearly 80 minutes, the discussion offers an extended look at the mindset and motivation behind running a dedicated home haunt operation.
Shocktails is a Hauntcast segment in which hosts Thunder and Baker review a slate of horror films over drinks at their fictional Last Bar on the Left. This episode covers five titles spanning a range of subgenres, including the folk-horror festival film Midsommar, the creature-feature The Mummy Rebirth, and the irreverent B-movie The Velocipastor. The tone is casual and comedic, making it more of an entertainment listen than an instructional resource.
Hauntcast's 'Interviews with Haunting Gurus' series sits down with Chip Wells, the owner and creator behind Total Terror Haunted Attraction, for an in-depth conversation about his haunt's history. Chip traces the journey from modest home haunt roots to a fully realized professional attraction. The discussion offers insight into the passion, decisions, and growth that define the evolution of a serious haunter's career.
Hauntcast host sits down with Arizona haunter Chris Birkett for an in-depth interview tour of his acclaimed home yard haunt, the Haunted Graveyard. Chris shares the vision, craftsmanship, and passion behind what has become a landmark Halloween attraction in his region. The conversation spans prop building, haunt design philosophy, and the dedication required to create a standout graveyard display. At nearly 80 minutes, this episode offers an extensive look inside one serious home haunter's creative world.
Hauntcast host Baker sits down with Lanny Helton of Frightful Facades for an in-depth interview about his horror house facade creations. Lanny shares insight into his creative process, inspiration, and the work behind his facade builds, which are available through his Etsy shop. The conversation is part of Hauntcast's Black Market series spotlighting notable figures in the haunting community.
Hauntcast hosts an interview with Mike Casavant, the creator behind FrankenFuel, a Halloween-themed gourmet energy drink designed to get haunters fired up for the season. The conversation is part of Hauntcast's Black Market segment, which spotlights products and personalities within the haunting community. It offers a casual, enthusiastic look at a niche Halloween-inspired consumer brand built by and for passionate haunters.
Hauntcast hosts Baker and Skully announce the podcast's return, outlining the upcoming schedule and show format for the haunt community. The episode doubles as a casting call, inviting haunters, prop builders, and vendors to reach out about appearing as guests or contributors. It's a brief but enthusiastic relaunch notice aimed at connecting with the broader Halloween and haunted attraction community.
This short introductory episode of the Hauntcast podcast is aimed at first-time listeners, walking them through everything they need to know to get the most out of the show. Host Baker breaks down the podcast's recurring segments and provides a full overview of what Hauntcast covers. It serves as an essential onboarding guide for anyone new to the haunted attraction community podcast space.
Hauntcast's recurring segment 'Shocktails' features host Johnny Thunder — self-styled Master of Horror Disaster — delivering a review of the horror film Clown in a Cornfield, directed by Eli Craig. The segment is presented in the irreverent, community-focused style typical of the Hauntcast podcast, aimed squarely at Halloween enthusiasts and haunters. At roughly 15 minutes, it offers a quick, opinionated take on whether this corn-field slasher is worth a watch.
Hauntcast host sits down with Dan Pitzonka, the creator behind Oak Crest Cemetery, a home haunt based in Cheektowaga, NY, for a deep-dive conversation about the display's origins and its future direction. Dan shares the backstory of how his cemetery-themed yard haunt came to life and what visitors can expect going forward. The episode is part of Hauntcast's ongoing Interviews with Haunting Gurus series, which spotlights passionate home haunters from across the country.
Hauntcast host Baker sits down with emerging home haunter Nic Smith to discuss his yard haunt project, Tales from the West Side. The conversation covers Nic's journey in the home haunting hobby, his creative vision, and the work behind building his haunt. This podcast-style episode offers an inside look at the grassroots haunting community through one enthusiast's personal story.
This episode of the Road to TransWorld series counts down the final week before the haunted attraction industry's major annual tradeshow. Hosts Jen and Rich cover TransWorld news and topics while welcoming guest Kris Zahrobsky from HauntedHouseChicago.com for an industry conversation. The long-form discussion format makes it a solid listen for haunt professionals and enthusiasts eager to get the inside scoop ahead of the event.
Hauntcast hosts Johnny Thunder and Baker sit down for a Shocktails episode to review the horror film Weapons, directed by Zach Cregger. The segment is part of Hauntcast's ongoing podcast series aimed at the haunter community. While not a hands-on build or tutorial, it offers horror-enthusiast perspective on a new release relevant to Halloween culture.
Hauntcast host Baker sits down with emerging home haunter Nic Smith to discuss his haunt, Tales from the West Side. The conversation explores Nic's approach to home haunting, his creative vision, and his journey in the haunt community. This podcast-format episode offers an inside look at what goes into building and running a personal home haunt.
In this episode of Hauntcast's SHOCKTAILS segment, host Baker reviews the 2024 Legendary Haunt Tour, covering multiple well-known professional haunted attractions across the region. Baker and co-host Johnny Thunder also share their personal experiences and highlights from the 2024 spooky season. The episode serves as a conversational, fan-focused recap for haunt enthusiasts looking to discover or compare top-tier Halloween attractions.
Shocktails is a horror movie review segment from the Hauntcast podcast hosted by Johnny Thunder. In this episode, Johnny covers two recent horror releases — Wolf Man 2025 and The Damned — offering his takes for horror fans and Halloween enthusiasts. The segment runs approximately 27 minutes and is delivered in a casual podcast format. It sits at the intersection of horror culture and the broader Halloween community that Hauntcast serves.
Hauntcast sits down with New England-based YouTuber and home haunter Jamie Walker for an in-depth conversation about his gothic cemetery Halloween display. Jamie walks through the creative decisions behind his mix of static and motorized props, offering a personal look at how his setup comes together each season. The discussion also explores his broader love for Halloween and what drives him to keep pushing his home haunt forward.
Shocktails is a horror movie review segment from the Hauntcast podcast, hosted by Johnny Thunder. In this episode, Thunder shares his take on two recent horror releases: Wolf Man 2025 and The Damned. The segment is aimed at the haunter community with a broader love of horror film culture.
