HaunTopic Radio: Halloween | Haunted House | Haunted Attractions | Home Haunts

In this episode of HaunTopic Radio we chat with Daniel Davis, the man behind the Keen Halloween Festival and Steam Crow Illustrations, about what the second year of Keen Halloween will bring. We also discuss how Halloween has changed over the years and some ways you can bring the culture back into your Halloween this … Continue reading "Keen Halloween: Putting the Culture and Creativity Back Into Halloween"

In this episode of HaunTopic Radio, Midnight Syndicate stops by to fill you in on what they have been up to over the last few months and you also might learn something about them you didn’t know. We also announce the 2 lucky winners of some cool props for the month of August Give Away … Continue reading "Midnight Syndicate Interview: Behind ‘Monsters of Legend’ and ‘The Axe Giant’"

In episode 52 of HaunTopic Radio we dive down into our secret interview archives and dig up some clips you have never heard. We focus this episode on Tips & Tricks from other Haunters, Advice from the Haunt Experts when operating your Haunted House, and Where to Find that Tutorial You Need for Your Last … Continue reading "Haunted House Tips and Online Resources for Halloween/Haunt Projects"

Monsters Wanted is the New Haunted Attraction Documentary from ThoughtFly Films. The movie follows Rich Teachout, an IT professional, as he quits his job and invests his life savings into opening a one-of-a-kind haunted attraction.  He and his partner Janel dedicate every moment, ounce of energy and dollar to making their “scream park” a reality. Along … Continue reading "Monsters Wanted: A Journey from Home Haunting to Owning a Haunted Attraction"

In Episode 51 of HaunTopic Radio we dig down into our Horror Movie archives with our new HaunTopic Crew Member Matthew Hampel and discuss what scary movies have affected us over our lifetime. We review the new documentary Monsters Wanted which follows the journey of The Asylum Scream Park and the struggles they faced their … Continue reading "Horror Movies, Monsters Wanted, Midnight Syndicate, & ScareLA with Matthew Hampel"

Dr.Yorick moved into this small lakeside community years ago, and nothing has been the same since. His wife died when his experiments went wrong, leaving him a widower with numerous children.  But no one has ever seen the Dr. or the children. They remain inside the modest building they call home. Assistants maintain the property … Continue reading "Zombie Camping at The Plague & Camp Nightmare Haunted Attractions with Travis Russell"

Where do you buy your supplies for your Haunted House, Home Haunt, or Halloween Display? In this episode of HaunTopic Radio we asked you where your favorite places were to purchase masks, make-up, props, animatronic parts, sound effects, decorations, and general haunted house supplies. And YOU delivered! Keep in mind these questions were answered by … Continue reading "The Best Places to Buy Halloween & Haunted House Supplies. (picked by Haunters)"

We get Chris Ainsworth from Scarefest: Canada’s Haunted Attraction Convention to spend an hour with us and we get the inside scoop on this one day convention for haunters. If you live in the U.S. this convention may be closer than you think. It is in Ontario which is just a short drive away from … Continue reading "ScareFest: Canada’s Haunted Attraction Convention with Home Haunter Chris Ainsworth"

  In Episode 47 of HaunTopic Radio we mix a compilation of Halloween, Haunt, & Horror music from 10 different horror musicians and bands to add atmosphere to your Haunt. We also get Kyle Lester from Ghoul Show to describe his genre of horror music and we’ll play two of his songs along the way. … Continue reading "Halloween & Haunted House Music for Your Haunt (Bonus Interview with Ghoul Show)"

In this episode of HaunTopic Radio we stuff in more Halloween & Haunted House goodness from the 2013 Transworld Halloween & Attractions Show in St.Louis, Mo. We interview some Home Haunters, Prop Makers, Mask Designers, and a couple of Haunt Podcast Stars. Check out the names and active links below which takes you directly to … Continue reading "Highlights from the Transworld Halloween and Haunt Show 2013 (part 2)"

The Midwest Haunters Convention is the last Haunt Industry Convention of the year in the United States. If you haven’t attended a Haunted Attraction Convention, Haunt Trade Show, or Haunted House Conference this year then this is your last chance! The Midwest Haunters Convention is located in Columbus,Ohio through the dates of June 7th through … Continue reading "The Midwest Haunter’s Convention & The Scare-a-Torium with Kelly Collins"

Are you a Home Haunter, Halloween Fan, or Haunted Attraction Owner who lives on the west coast or you want to take a trip somewhere that caters to you as a Haunter? Then the West Coast Haunter’s Convention is a good place to be. We interview Ed Roberts, the man behind the WCHC and the … Continue reading "The West Coast Haunter’s Convention with Ed Roberts & Darryl Returns from HAuNTcon"

We packed this episode with double the fun! We get Michael Bruner in the dungeon and torture him for details on his event The National Haunter’s Convention (or The National Halloween, Horror, Haunted House, & Hearse Conversation) which will be at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA on May 3-5. We also turn … Continue reading "The National Haunter’s Convention with Michael Bruner and Steve Randi"

In this episode of HaunTopic Radio, Darryl Plunkie goes solo and gets a few of the attendees and vendors on the mic to talk all things HAuNTcon. Guests such as Bobbie Weiner from Bloody Mary Make Up, Dick Terhune the famous Voice From Hell, Alex Lohmann from 13th Street Morgue/Dungeon of Doom, and Henry Cowen … Continue reading "HAuNTcon 2013 with Bobbie Weiner, Dick Terhune, Alex Lohmann, & Henry Cowen"

  Wow! What a show! Yes…I’m talking about the Transworld Halloween and Haunt Show that was hosted in St.Louis,MO on March 7-10 2013. This was my 5th time attending and each time the experience is different. There are always new props, different faces, and exciting new events to participate in. Unfortunately, I only had one … Continue reading "Live From the Transworld Halloween/Haunt Show 2013 (Part 1)"