Video Tag
Every video tagged “podcast” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
241 videos
Hauntcast host Chris Baker sits down with Greg Packard, the creator behind Restless Souls Manor, for an in-depth interview as part of the show's ongoing Haunting Guru series. The conversation explores Greg's background, creative vision, and experiences building and running his haunt. At over an hour long, it offers a substantial look into the mindset and methods of a dedicated home or yard haunter. This episode is part of Hauntcast's broader mission to spotlight passionate members of the haunting community.
Hauntcast host sits down with JD Cormany, the creative mind behind Disturb Designs, for an in-depth conversation about his approach to design, prop production, and running a haunt-focused business. The episode — branded as 'Bone Phone' — covers the intersection of artistry and entrepreneurship in the haunted attraction industry. Listeners get an inside look at how Cormany develops concepts and brings them to life at a professional level.
In this 'Theater of the Mind' segment from the Hauntcast podcast, host Revenant dives into the concept of body horror and its place in haunted attractions and Halloween experiences. The episode explores the psychological and aesthetic dimensions of body horror as a design and performance philosophy. It offers a thoughtful, conversational take on why distorted, grotesque physical imagery unsettles audiences on a deep level.
Hauntcast host Baker interviews Maximus Bryant, a key figure behind the Ohio Halloween and Haunters Convention, in a podcast-style conversation. The discussion centers on the convention and the broader haunter community. Running about 25 minutes, this episode offers an inside look at one of the Midwest's notable gatherings for Halloween enthusiasts and industry professionals.
This Hauntcast podcast episode focuses on the business side of launching a haunted attraction, with host Dick Terhune breaking down a guest's marketing and advertising plans for a start-up haunt. The discussion, framed as the 'Marketing Morgue' segment, offers practical insight into how new haunted attractions can effectively promote themselves. It's a conversational, experience-driven episode aimed at aspiring and early-stage haunt operators looking to build an audience and drive ticket sales.
Hauntcast host Baker sits down with magician Christopher Handa for a wide-ranging conversation about how magic and illusion can elevate haunted attractions. Handa brings a performer's perspective on weaving sorcery and storytelling into haunt experiences. The discussion ties into his book of Halloween-themed fiction and sorcery, available through Castle Blood and online retailers.
Hauntcast host Baker sits down with Josh Quillin, the producer and director behind Epic Home Haunts, a feature-length documentary available on Amazon Prime Video. The conversation dives into Quillin's experience capturing the passion and creativity of the home haunt community on film. This podcast-style interview offers an insider look at what drives dedicated haunters and how their stories were brought to a wider audience.
Hauntcast host Baker sits down with Nathan Fronczak of Slaughterhouse Studios for a candid conversation about his work as a Halloween prop maker. The interview explores Nathan's creative process and experience in the haunted attraction world. Running roughly 22 minutes, it offers an inside look at the craft and passion behind professional prop building.
A short seasonal greeting from Hauntcast and its guests celebrating Halloween 2020. The clip serves as a community message directed at fellow haunters and Halloween enthusiasts. At just one minute, it is a celebratory touchstone rather than an instructional piece.
In this podcast-style episode from Hauntcast, host Revenant poses a reflective question to the haunting community: what unique skills, perspectives, and talents do you personally bring to the craft? The segment encourages haunters to take stock of their own abilities, suggesting most people underestimate the value they offer. It's a motivational, introspective piece aimed at pushing haunters to think more intentionally about their contributions to the hobby and industry.
This Hauntcast episode explores the concept of monster creation through a narrative and philosophical lens, with host Rev reflecting on where monsters truly come from. The segment suggests that the most terrifying creatures are born from human hubris — the arrogance of those who believe they can create life. It's a thought-provoking, story-driven piece aimed at inspiring haunters to think more deeply about the psychology of fear and monster-making.
This short clip marks the 10th anniversary of the Hauntcast podcast, with host Baker reflecting on the show's origins and its journey serving the haunting community. At just one minute, it functions as a celebratory open rather than a tutorial or build video. It offers a brief but heartfelt nod to the dedicated audience of home haunters, yard haunters, and professional attraction builders who have followed the show over the decade.
Hauntcast sits down with JD Cormany of Disturb Designs for a wide-ranging conversation covering his approach to prop design, production workflow, and running a haunt-focused creative business. The discussion explores the intersection of artistry and entrepreneurship within the haunting community. Listeners get an inside look at the philosophy and process behind the Disturb Designs brand.
A short comedic segment from the Hauntcast channel featuring their mascot character Skully dispensing tongue-in-cheek dating advice. At just one minute, this is a lighthearted, humorous interstitial rather than a how-to or build video. It reflects the fun, community-driven personality of the Hauntcast brand.
This Hauntcast episode is a horror movie review segment called Shocktails, hosted at the metaphorical 'Last Bar on the Left.' The crew works through a lineup of horror titles including Dead By Dawn, The Wretched, The Candy Witch, Rootwood, Cry For The Bad Man, and Don't Run. The format blends casual bar-style banter with film discussion, leaning into the camaraderie between hosts Baker and Thunder. It's a podcast-style video aimed squarely at the haunter community looking for Halloween-season viewing recommendations.
Hauntcast's 'Darkest Web' segment returns with host Morbid Mariah presenting a curated roundup of Halloween and horror-related links spanning shows, books, poetry, haunted attractions, special effects, masks, and artist spotlights. The episode functions as a discovery guide for the broader haunt and horror community, surfacing niche online resources that enthusiasts may have missed. It's a quick, digestible listen at around twelve minutes that rewards viewers looking to expand their Halloween rabbit hole.
In this editorial-style segment from the Hauntcast podcast, host Wick-Ed Gannon reflects on what haunting looks like in a post-pandemic world. He explores the practical and philosophical questions haunters face — whether to scale back, adapt, or push forward with their attractions. The discussion is aimed at the broader haunting community across home haunts, yard haunts, and professional attractions alike.
Hauntcast sits down with haunter Chris Birkett for a guided tour and interview focused on his elaborate home haunt known as the Haunted Graveyard, located in Arizona. The segment celebrates the artistry and dedication behind building a standout graveyard display that has become a local landmark. The conversation encourages haunters to savor the creative process and fully embrace the Halloween season.
The Hauntcast crew — dubbed the Scream Team — gathers for a candid post-season roundtable reflecting on their 2019 Halloween experiences. The conversation covers both highlights and disappointments from the season across home haunts, yard haunts, and professional attractions. At over 80 minutes, this is a deep-dive community discussion rather than a tutorial or walkthrough.
Shocktails is a horror movie review segment from the Hauntcast podcast, hosted by JT, who delivers casual commentary on a handful of recent horror films. This episode covers five titles including Hereditary, Terrifier, 4/20 Massacre, Jurassic Dead, and Darkness Reigns. The format is conversational and entertainment-focused, aimed at horror enthusiasts within the haunter community.
Shocktails is a horror-review segment from the Hauntcast podcast in which hosts Baker and Thunder sit down for casual Halloween-themed conversation covering upcoming and recent horror releases. The episode includes takes on several indie horror films — among them Clownface, Redwood Massacre: Annihilation, Hawk and Rev Vampire Slayers, The Good That Devils Do, and Uncle Peckerhead — alongside a look at upcoming Putrid Prints releases. The lighthearted, pumpkin-carving framing gives the episode a distinctly seasonal haunter-community vibe.
This Hauntcast Shocktails episode blends horror-film coverage with haunted attraction news, offering a spoiler-free take on the 2025 Toxic Avenger remake alongside a first-hand account of opening weekend at Bates Motel and the Haunted Hayride. Host JT shares impressions of the seasonal events to give listeners a feel for what to expect this haunt season. The conversational podcast format makes it an easy listen for fans who want both pop-culture and haunt-industry updates in one sitting.
Hauntcast host Baker sits down with Preston and Diane Meyer, alongside Melissa Thompson, to explore the story behind Rotten Apple 907, a home haunt with nearly three decades of history. The conversation peels back the curtain on what keeps a community-driven yard haunt going strong year after year. Listeners get an inside look at the passion, evolution, and personal investment behind one of the longer-running home haunts in the community.
In this laid-back 'Theater of the Mind' segment, Hauntcast host Revenant reflects on all the small, personal reasons that make Halloween season the best time of the year. The episode is conversational and contemplative rather than instructional, offering a moment of shared appreciation for haunter culture. It's a short, feel-good listen that celebrates the passion that drives the Halloween community.
