Video Tag
Every video tagged “podcast” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
241 videos
A brief Halloween greeting from the Hauntcast community, celebrating the holiday with fellow haunters and fans of the show. The one-minute video serves as a festive shout-out rather than a tutorial or walkthrough. It reflects the tight-knit spirit of the haunting hobbyist community gathered around the Hauntcast podcast.
Hauntcast announces the launch of its official Discord community, a dedicated space for haunters of all experience levels to connect, share knowledge, and collaborate. The server hosts regular live events including Drink & Thinks, Make & Takes, and Q&A sessions. It serves as an extension of the Hauntcast podcast brand, bringing its audience together in an interactive, ongoing format.
This Hauntcast episode of The Darkest Web features host Morbid Mariah discussing safe trick-or-treating approaches for an unusual Halloween season. The conversation also touches on big box store prop offerings, novelty items like Scooby Doo masks, Halloween collectibles, and recommended horror TV viewing. It's a casual, wide-ranging roundup aimed at the Halloween enthusiast community.
Hauntcast host Baker sits down with Eddie McLauren, the mind behind Woods of Terror Haunted Attraction in Greensboro, North Carolina, for an in-depth conversation about the professional haunt industry. The interview explores McLauren's experience and insights running one of the region's notable haunted attractions. At 45 minutes, the episode offers a substantial look into the business and creative side of operating a professional haunt.
Shocktails is a Hauntcast segment in which hosts Johnny Thunder and Baker share their takes on recent horror films. This episode covers two titles: Maxxxine and In a Violent Nature, offering the haunter community an informal, conversational review of each. The segment runs roughly half an hour and is styled as a casual watch-and-discuss format rather than a how-to or build video.
HauntScene wraps up their season three coverage of Halloween Horror Nights 27 with a live retrospective episode. The crew delivers a final verdict on the event's haunted houses, scarezones, and live shows. It serves as a fan-focused post-mortem discussion for one of Central Florida's biggest annual Halloween events.
Shocktails is a recurring Hauntcast segment in which hosts Johnny Thunder and Baker crack open drinks and deliver casual, opinionated reviews of recent horror films. This episode covers two titles: Heart Eyes and The Monkey. The format blends laid-back horror fandom with lighthearted commentary, making it feel more like a conversation between enthusiasts than a formal critique.
This Hauntcast podcast episode features an in-depth interview with Jon Acors of Dark Acres, who shares his journey from running a home haunt to breaking into the professional haunted attraction scene. Host Baker also delivers updates on the Hauntcast network and the Village Mire haunt's relocation to Kentucky. The conversation offers an insider look at the challenges and decisions involved in scaling up a haunt operation. At nearly 90 minutes, it's a substantial listen for anyone passionate about the haunting community.
Hauntcast host Baker sits down with makeup and special effects artist Shawn Sieger for an in-depth conversation about his career in the haunted attraction industry. Sieger shares insights from his work at high-profile venues including Bates Motel and Pennhurst Asylum, touching on makeup effects, airbrush painting, and prop building. The interview offers a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to work at a professional level in the haunt world.
A short, comedic promotional clip for the Hauntcast podcast featuring a fictional used-podcast salesman character from the Netherrealm. The bit plays on classic sleazy-salesman tropes to pitch the show to new listeners in a Halloween-flavored, tongue-in-cheek way. At roughly one minute, it functions as a fun advertisement rather than instructional content.
Hauntcast host Baker sits down with home haunter and community organizer Troy Crivellone in the first part of a two-part interview. The conversation covers Troy's involvement with the Home Haunter Awards Show, Terror Tours, and Haunt Hour — three community-facing projects dedicated to celebrating and promoting the home haunt world. This episode offers an insider look at the people and initiatives driving the grassroots Halloween haunt scene.
Hauntcast host Baker sits down with Rich Savidge of Monster Kid Studios for a wide-ranging conversational interview rooted in classic monster fandom. The two swap stories about growing up immersed in horror culture and geek out over collectibles, model kits, toys, comics, magazines, and genre films. It is a relaxed, nostalgia-driven discussion rather than a how-to or walkthrough. Fans of vintage horror pop culture and the monster-kid community will find plenty to enjoy in this hour-long episode.
Hauntcast's 'Interviews with Haunting Gurus' series features a conversation with Chip Wells, the owner and creator behind Total Terror Haunted Attraction. Chip shares the story of how his professional haunt grew from its roots as a home haunt operation. The discussion offers an inside look at the creative and business journey of building a successful pro haunt from the ground up.
This Hauntcast podcast episode dives into the real-world business considerations of launching a professional haunted attraction. Veteran haunter Wick-Ed Gannon walks co-host Baker through a structured feasibility study, covering what it actually takes before committing to opening a pro haunt. The conversation is candid and educational, treating the topic with enough seriousness to temper enthusiasm with practical realism.
This Hauntcast episode features host Revenant exploring the concept that grounding a haunt in familiar, everyday normalcy makes the scary elements hit significantly harder. The discussion centers on leveraging the mundane as a deliberate design tool to amplify the uncanny and unsettling. It's a philosophy-driven, theory-focused segment aimed at helping haunters think more intentionally about contrast and pacing in their scenes.
Shocktails is a Hauntcast podcast segment blending horror culture and haunted attraction coverage. This episode delivers a spoiler-free review of the 2025 Toxic Avenger remake alongside a firsthand account of Bates Motel and Haunted Hayride's opening weekend experience. It's a casual, conversational listen for haunters who enjoy both horror film commentary and professional haunt news.
Hauntcast host Baker sits down with makeup and special effects artist Shawn Sieger for an in-depth conversation about his career in the haunt industry. Sieger shares insights drawn from his work with notable attractions including Bates Motel, Haunted Hayride, and Pennhurst Asylum. The discussion spans special effects makeup, airbrush painting, and the broader world of professional haunting. This podcast-format interview offers a rare look at the craft and career path of a seasoned haunt professional.
HauntScene closes out Season 4 with a lively, adults-only season-finale live show recapping the 2018 haunt season. The hosts and special guests look back on the year's standout haunted attractions and theme-park Halloween events, including Halloween Horror Nights and Howl-O-Scream. The episode is notably informal and rowdy, described explicitly as mature content. It serves as a celebratory send-off for the haunt community heading into the off-season.
This Hauntcast episode takes a historical look at the origins of the haunted attraction industry, tracing how it evolved from its earliest roots into the professional and hobbyist scene recognized today. Host Wick-Ed Gannon guides listeners through the milestones and cultural forces that shaped modern haunting. It's a reflective, conversational piece aimed at anyone passionate about the craft and its heritage.
Hauntcast sits down with John Cooke, known in the haunt community as Johnny Plague, for an in-depth interview covering his personal history with haunting and his professional path through two of Southern California's most iconic Halloween events. The conversation traces his journey from early haunt involvement through his work at Knott's Scary Farm and Queen Mary's Dark Harbor. As part of Hauntcast's Haunting Guru series, the episode offers an insider perspective on what it takes to build a career in the professional haunt industry.
This short clip from the Hauntcast channel features a piece of music associated with the Skully O'Toole character, a mascot or personality connected to the Hauntcast podcast community. The content appears to be a standalone audio or musical segment rather than a tutorial or walkthrough. Hauntcast is a podcast-based community hub catering to home haunters, yard haunters, and professional haunt enthusiasts.
This is a short promotional clip from the Hauntcast Podcast tied to their Village Mire Halloween theme for October 2025. Hauntcast is a podcast community dedicated to haunters, home haunts, and Halloween prop building, available across all major podcast platforms. The clip serves as a teaser or atmospheric promo rather than a full tutorial or walkthrough.
Hauntcast hosts Baker and Skully sit down with Brett Walker, the creator behind Salisbury Woods Haunted Barn & Trail, for an in-depth interview exploring his haunt and the journey behind it. The conversation dives into the world of haunted attractions from the perspective of an experienced operator and builder. As part of the Hauntcast 'Haunting Guru' series, the episode offers candid insight into what it takes to conceive, build, and run a barn and trail-style haunted experience.
HauntScene Radio is a weekly live web show dedicated to covering Central Florida's Halloween haunt scene, including major theme park events and independent haunted attractions. Episode 8 brings discussion around properties like Halloween Horror Nights, Howl-O-Scream, The Shallow Grave, and The Vault of Souls. The show serves as a community hub for haunt enthusiasts in the region, offering news, commentary, and conversation about the local Halloween season.
