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

In Episode 40 of HaunTopic Radio we get Matthew Flagler on the mic to educate us on what really goes on in the Canadian Haunted Attraction Industry and other scary things north of the border. Matthew is the man behind the Canadian Haunted Attraction Conference which takes place on April 12-14 in Hamilton, Ontario. If … Continue reading "The Canadian Haunted Attraction Conference & the Scary North with Matthew Flagler"

In Episode 39 we discuss the Halloween & Haunt Trade Shows and Conventions that are coming up in the year of 2013. We also let you in the door to our last online seminar “The Truth About Owning Your Own Haunted Attraction with Leonard Pickel” where you can listen to about 15 minutes of the … Continue reading "Haunt Trade Shows, Halloween Conventions, & Seminars for Haunters in 2013"

In Episode 38 of HaunTopic Radio we interview John LaFlamboy from Zombie Army Productions about the new game show The Price of Fright being debuted at the Transworld Haunt & Halloween Show.  The Price is Fright is like the Price is Right game show but with all Haunt related stuff! How well do you know the … Continue reading "John LaFlamboy: Zombie Army Productions, The Price is Fright, & Haunt Ownership"

In Episode 37 of HaunTopic Radio we interview Mike ‘Tattoo’ Krausert from Cutting Edge Scenic Design and the Director of the famous Haunted Attraction Spooky World about the Interactive Haunted House that his team builds every year at the Transworld Halloween & Haunt Show. His team is known for their quick set up times & … Continue reading "Mike ‘Tattoo’ Krausert: Spooky World, The Interactive Haunt, & Becoming a Haunt Designer"

In Episode 36 we get ‘Insane’ Shane Dabbs, the man behind the Disturbia Haunted House & The Insane Shane Pre-Transworld Party, to open up a bit about a few different topics.  Here are a few topics we discuss with Shane in this show: How To Use A Token System to Make Your Attendees Wait Less … Continue reading "The Insane Shane Party, Disturbia Haunted House, & Transworld with Shane Dabbs"

In Episode 35 we round up the year 2012 with some hidden tracks and some secret interviews with a few folk in the Halloween/Haunt Industry. From Transworld Halloween & Haunt Show we have interviews with Allen Hopps from StiltBeast Studios and Dorothy Creamer from Selling Halloween Magazine. We also dive into a few topics like … Continue reading "A Year in Audio. Secret Haunter Interviews, Ideas for Your Haunt, & Scary 2013."

  We want to wish you and yours a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, a New Year. We are looking forward to all of the new stuff we have planned for 2013! We have put together a few twisted tunes and greetings from Darryl Plunkie and myself. This is a short episode because we know you … Continue reading "Merry Christmas from ScaryVisions, dEdmonton, & HaunTopic Radio"

In Episode 33 of HaunTopic Radio we talk with Hector Turner about the Making of His 2013 Haunted Halloween Calendar, How You Can Get the Pictures Of Your Haunt in Next Year’s Calendar, and Where You Can Buy a Calendar! We also get a little more history about Hector’s Halloween experience and his Home Haunt … Continue reading "Win a Haunted Halloween Calendar & Home Haunt Tips with Hector Turner"

In Episode of 32 of HaunTopic Radio we interview Scott Simmons from The ScareHouse in Pittsburgh, PA and learn much more about what it takes to operate & manage Pittsburgh’s Ultimate Haunted House. We also get the story behind The ScareHouse, how Scott started out as a smaller attraction, and what it really took to … Continue reading "The ScareHouse: Interview with Scott Simmons from Pittsburgh’s Ultimate Haunted House"

In Episode 31 of HaunTopic Radio we talk with Home Haunters Caleb Brumm & Tyler Palmer from Fresno, California and steal some of their ideas for our yard haunts next year! Their Halloween Haunt this year was a mix of steam punk & plague doctor; a small haunt this Halloween but it is growing each … Continue reading "Home Haunter Huddle with Caleb Brumm & Tyler Palmer"

In Episode 30 of HaunTopic Radio we get a behind-the-scenes guided tour with Mike Clouse & Steve Hoffine from The 3rd Street Asylum of Bonner Springs, Kansas. I get a short interview with the guys before we go through the Haunt with the lights on. They tell us about where they get their supplies, some … Continue reading "Live from The 3rd Street Asylum: A Complete Walk-Through & Guided Tour with Mike and Steve"

In Episode 29 we pull Steve O’Connor out of the garage for a minute and get his story on the early days of The Garage of Evil, some words of wisdom for any Haunter, and find out that he is like an Home Haunt Encyclopedia! He is so dedicated to share and provide value to … Continue reading "The Garage of Evil: Steve O’Connor Opens the Door for a Personal Tour"

In Episode 28 of HaunTopic Radio we get Lesley Bannatyne to dust off her crystal ball & tell us remarkable stories of the past and other adventures of Halloween. She also turns the questions to us and we gave in. So you might here a couple stories from us about Halloween. We also learn where … Continue reading "Lesley Bannatyne: The Story Behind Halloween & What It Means Today"

In Episode 27 we put the Unknown Scare Actor in a small closet with lots of spiders and make him tell us all of his Scare Acting Secrets. Well…kinda. Jim Millspaugh (the Unknown Scare Actor) has acted most of his life, scares the body fluids out of most guests at The Dent School House, & … Continue reading "Phobias: How To Use Fear When Scare Acting with The Unknown Scare Actor"

In Episode 26 of HaunTopic Radio we interview Wes, Ken, & Diana from CFX or otherwise known as Composite Effects. We unmask each one of them and learn more about the silicone mask making process, where they get their creative inspiration, and how the silicone mask is an excellent tool for any Haunter. If you … Continue reading "CFX: The Evolution of Silicone Masks & What It Takes To Make One"