Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 31:33 — 36.1MB) 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 “Favorite Haunt Tools”, “If You Were a Prop”, & “What Are you Scared Of?”. Many tracks that we couldn’t fit into the podcasts of 2012 but still good stuff! Guess you’ll have to trust me… If you enjoyed 2012 then you’re going to love 2013. Happy New Year from me & Darryl to...

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 10:36 — 12.1MB)   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 have plenty of stuff to do this time of year. Be safe and always be scary. HERE ARE A FEW OF OUR NEW YEAR’S GOALS: Provide more training and How-To material for Home Haunters, Haunt Owners, Scare Actors, and everyone in between. Keep publishing 3 episodes of HaunTopic Radio on the 6th, 16th,...

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 50:37 — 57.9MB) 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 Blackstone Cemetery. We get some ideas from Hector on Creating Foam Tombstones & Wall Panels and more Home Haunting Tips!! This calendar makes a great stocking stuffer, a nice gift for your Scare Actors or Staff, or just a great looking masterpiece to hang on your wall to stay scary all year long....

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:18:41 — 90.1MB) 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 get to where he is today. Plus a whole bunch more…. Here is a snippet off of the ScareHouse Website: The ScareHouse in Pittsburgh, PA is an elaborate haunted attraction featuring Hollywood-quality sets, characters, and special effects. It has been ranked as one of “America’s Scariest Halloween Attractions” by Travel Channel and as...

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 44:22 — 50.8MB) 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 year. And effective by the reaction of the trick-r-treaters. Their inspiration for Halloween & decorating their front porch has sparked an eternal fire that only continues to burn hotter. They even have plans to take their talent & knowledge into the professional realm when the opportunity is right. But for now they will...