Best HAUNTCAST Podcasts (2025)

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NIGHT OF FRIGHTS: FULL LENGTH HALLOWEEN SHOW - 2009 FLASHBACK 2:11:21

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Episode 12: Night of Fright - Originally posted October 2, 2009 Tricks and Treats this time out featuring an interview with Jim Weilock of Graveside Manor, News From Beyond, the Top Ten Last Minute Costumes For Men, Fright Flicks and Horror Reviews, the Reason for the Season in the Charmed Pot, "Trick or Treat" by Nekromantix, Savoring the Night of…

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#69 - Jake Hagen 1:19:29

2d ago1:19:29

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To close out October, Mike and Miranda sit down with Jake Hagen — better known online as @halloweenology and one of the standout competitors from Food Network's Halloween Baking Championship. From his earliest Halloween memories to his spooky life in Los Angeles and behind-the-scenes stories from the show, Jake shares how his love for Halloween and…

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THE HAUNTING OF STORYBOOK HOLLOW | Home Haunt: JENNIFER DUNAHEE INTERVIEW - Interviews w/ Haunting Gurus 1:44:32

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INTERVIEWS WITH HAUNTING GURUS: Jennifer Dunahee regales us with a tale of her magical home haunt "The Haunting of Storybook Hollow" in Comstock MI. The Haunting of Storybook Hollow is an immersive, magical, family-friendly Halloween trail in Michigan! https://www.facebook.com/storybookhaunt/ https://www.instagram.com/haunting_of_storybook_hollow/ …

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#68 - Halloween Music Roundtable Discussion 1:12:28

9d ago1:12:28

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Composer George Streicher and musician Sean Keller join Mike and Miranda in the lair to dive into the sounds of the season with a roundtable all about Halloween music. From childhood soundtrack memories to must-have playlist staples, hidden gems, and even the songs we'd stake through the heart forever, we explore what makes a track feel truly spook…

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FRIGHTFUL FACADES HORROR HOUSES: LANNY HELTON INTERVIEW - THE BLACK MARKET 30:15

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THE BLACK MARKET: Lanny Helton opens the door to Baker to chat about his Frightful Facades horror houses. https://www.etsy.com/shop/FrightfulFacades https://www.facebook.com/frightfacades https://www.instagram.com/frightfacades/ Follow Hauntcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hauntcast.podcast/ Web Site: https://www.hauntcastpodcast.net/ FB …

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#67 - Sarah Nicklin 49:23

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Actress and indie horror icon Sarah Nicklin, currently starring in V/H/S/Halloween, joins the lair to talk all things spooky! From her favorite Halloween memories and dream costumes to her experience joining the V/H/S franchise and slaying monsters in the "Home Haunt" segment, Sarah shares what keeps her coming back to horror and why Halloween will…

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MAKING MONSTER MUD STATUES & LIFE SIZED PROPS W/ CHERYL CALLENDER: PROP SHOP 47:52

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PROP SHOP: Cheryl Callender from the Chicago Haunt Builds Group and Creepers on Carlton home haunt schools us on making Monster Mud statues and life sized props. https://www.facebook.com/cheryl.tortorella https://www.instagram.com/torts_tombs/ https://www.tiktok.com/@tortstombs Follow Hauntcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hauntcast.podcas…

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#66 - Halloween Horror Movie Roundtable 1:21:19

24d ago1:21:19

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What makes a horror movie perfect for Halloween night? In this roundtable discussion, Mike and Miranda are joined by Matt Woods and Mandy of Mandy's Morgue of Horror to share favorite picks, hidden gems, and the films that capture the true spirit of October — from classics like Halloween and Beetlejuice to hidden gems like The Midnight Hour and bey…

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OAK CREST CEMETERY: DAN PITZONKA INTERVIEW - Interviews with Haunting Gurus 1:02:14

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INTERVIEWS WITH HAUNTING GURUS: Dan Pitzonka of Oak Crest Cemetery in Cheektowaga, NY unearths the history and current plans of his spooktacular home haunt. https://www.facebook.com/OakCrestCemetery https://www.instagram.com/oak_crest_cemetery_home_haunt/ https://necropoliscreations.godaddysites.com/ Follow Hauntcast: Instagram: https://www.instagr…

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#65 - Geo Rutherford 1:05:25

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Um, yes, hello! It's Spooky Lake Month, and to kick off another October TikTok sensation, Geo Rutherford joins Mike and Miranda in the lair to talk about her unique way of celebrating. Geo also shares more about how she celebrated Halloween as a kid, what her Octobers are like now, and gives us a preview of what's next for her, creatively.…

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TOXIC AVENGER 2025 REVIEW + BATES MOTEL OPENING WEEKEND: SHOCKTAILS 30:03

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SHOCKTAILS: Spoiler Free Review of Toxic Avenger remake 2025 and JT regales us with the Bates Motel & Haunted Hayride opening weekend. https://shorturl.at/EX9W3 https://thebatesmotel.com/ Follow Hauntcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hauntcast.podcast/ Web Site: https://www.hauntcastpodcast.net/ FB Page: https://shorturl.at/Hpzxt Youtube C…

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#64 - Baker | Hauntcast 1:18:48

1M ago1:18:48

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This week, Mike and Miranda welcome fellow podcaster Baker, G/Host of Hauntcast, into the lair. Baker shares a bit about his love of monsters as a kid, which was the gateway to becoming a home haunter and, eventually, a podcaster sharing his passion with his community.By By Pumpkin's Light

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HAUNTMARE EXPO FRESNO: JOHN KASSIR, DINO, JUNKO BAILEY & BILL THORNBURY 18:13

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Dexter Morgan attended Hauntmare Expo in Fresno CA and interviewed John Kassir (voice of Crypt Keeper), Dino the founder of Hauntmare Expo, Junko Bailey from Grudge & Bill Thornbury from Phantasm. Follow Hauntcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hauntcast.podcast/ Web Site: https://www.hauntcastpodcast.net/ FB Page: https://shorturl.at/Hpzxt …

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ADDING MAGIC TO YOUR HAUNTED ATTRACTION: CHRISTOPHER HANDA INTERVIEW - BONE PHONE 36:34

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BONE PHONE: Magician Christopher Handa contacts Baker with his crystal ball to discuss using magic in your haunt. Purchase Talismans and Thaumaturgy: Stories and Sorcery at Castle Blood Amazon: https://shorturl.at/yrtg3 PayPal: [email protected]: @Christopher-Handa Follow Hauntcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hauntcast.po…

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NEW ENGLAND HAUNTER: JAMIE WALKER - INTERVIEWS W/ HAUNTING GURUS 1:15:19

2M ago1:15:19

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INTERVIEWS W/ HAUNTING GURUS: YouTuber & Home Haunter Jamie Walker digs deep into his gothic cemetery home haunt display. Jamies shares details on his static and motorized props & his love for Halloween. https://www.youtube.com/@NewEnglandHaunter https://www.instagram.com/NewEnglandHaunterhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568770134212 Follo…

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#63 - AJ LoCascio 1:04:16

2M ago1:04:16

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If you've run across The Spoops in your social feeds this spooky season, here's your chance to meet their creator! AJ LoCascio joins the lair to talk about how his love of 90s Halloween specials led to a life-long love of October 31st and the accidental creation of his characters, The Spoops, which are now featured in a best-selling children's book…

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MAKING REALISTIC EYES FOR YOUR PROPS WITH MIKE JAMES: PROP SHOP 31:24

2M ago31:24

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PROP SHOP: Mike James schools Baker on the various techniques to make realist prop eyes. Eye Tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zq9iwtBxsI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4A2nGyzEc8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MymjJYyM1NI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMlZfpO1vPA Mike James: https://www.youtube.com/@consultmjp https://www.facebook.c…

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FRANKENFUEL: MIKE CASAVANT INTERVIEW - The BLACK MARKET 27:40

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BLACK MARKET: Mike Casavant gets us energized for Spooky Season with his gourmet energy drink FrankenFuel. https://www.frankenfuel.com/ https://www.instagram.com/frankenfuel/ Follow Hauntcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hauntcast.podcast/ Web Site: https://www.hauntcastpodcast.net/ FB Page: https://shorturl.at/Hpzxt Youtube Channel: https…

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TOTAL TERROR HAUNTED HOUSE: CHIP WELLS INTERVIEW - INTERVIEWS W/ HAUNTING GURUS 1:04:38

2M ago1:04:38

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INTERVIEWS W/ HAUNTING GURUS: The owner and creator of the Total Terror haunt, Chip Wells discusses the origins of his pro haunt from the humble beginnings as a home haunt. https://www.facebook.com/totalterrorhaunt https://www.youtube.com/@totalterrorhauntedattracti8269/ https://www.instagram.com/totalterrorhauntedattraction Follow Hauntcast: Insta…

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#62 - Lori Castellon | Ghoul At Heart 53:33

2M ago53:33

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Ghoul at Heart's Lori Castellon drops by the lair to chat about her new book, "Scare-cuterie," out now! She also shares how her childhood love of Halloween inspired her to transform an everyday cooking blog into a spooky one, how she celebrates Halloween, and her all-time favorite recipes she's ever shared.…

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WEAPONS MOVIE REVIEW: SHOCKTAILS 25:58

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SHOCKTAILS: Johnny Thunder and Baker review Horror movie Weapons by Zach Cregger. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26581740/ Follow Hauntcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hauntcast.podcast/ Web Site: https://www.hauntcastpodcast.net/ FB Page: https://shorturl.at/Hpzxt Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@hauntcast Join the Hauntcast Haunt…

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TALES FROM THE WEST SIDE HOME HAUNT: CONVERSATION WITH NIC SMITH - BONE PHONE 41:50

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BONE PHONE: Baker chats with up & coming home haunter Nic Smith about his haunt Tales from the West Side. https://www.instagram.com/talesfromthewestside/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560323785968 Follow Hauntcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hauntcast.podcast/ Web Site: https://www.hauntcastpodcast.net/ FB Page: https://shortu…

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#61 - Midsummer Scream Tips & Tricks 1:10:58

3M ago1:10:58

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Another Midsummer Scream is here, and Mike and Miranda have gathered their spooky crew to share their best tips and tricks for the world's largest Halloween and horror convention. Hear why our guests started attending, what their hidden gem is, and what they're looking forward to most for 2025.By By Pumpkin's LIght

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HAUNTED WOOD COVE PIRATE SHIP HAUNT: TOD WOOD INTERVIEW - IWHG 1:03:42

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INTERVIEWS WITH HAUNTING GURUS: Baker boards Rum's Revenge to chat with Captain Todd Wood of Haunted Wood Cove Pirate Ship Home Haunt https://www.hauntedwoodcove.com/ https://www.facebook.com/haunted.woodcove https://www.instagram.com/hauntedwoodcove/ https://www.instagram.com/hauntedwoodcove/ Follow Hauntcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/…

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#60 - Jorene | Shivers of Delight 1:07:17

3M ago1:07:17

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Ready to get into collecting Halloween artwork? Mike and Miranda welcome Jorene from Shivers of Delight into the lair. As a longtime art collector and Halloween lover, Jorene shares her favorite holiday memories, her tips for collecting, and the exciting new project she's launching this summer.By By Pumpkin's Light

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INTRO TO MOTORIZED PROPS:JIM SLANKER TEACHES MOTORIZED PROPS 101 - THE PROP SHOP 47:12

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THE PROP SHOP: Motorized Props 101 with Jim Slanker of Canyon Trail Cemetery. Jim discusses the two entry level motorized props builds, the Flying Crank Ghost and Tombstone Peeper. Correction: 60 W or 5 amp 12 Voltage power supply to run a wiper motor. Peeper: https://www.instagram.com/p/DMfTnBCNoZq/ FCG: https://www.instagram.com/p/DMc1AcGtmDU/ Tu…

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DMITRIY CREATIONS DIGITAL EYES FOR HAUNT & HALLOWEEN PROPS - BLACK MARKET 26:08

4M ago26:08

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BLACK MARKET: Dmitry Slobodskiy of Dmitriy Creations chats with Baker about his Digital Eyes and other haunt and Halloween products. https://www.dmitriycreations.com/ Follow Hauntcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hauntcast.podcast/ Web Site: https://www.hauntcastpodcast.net/ Hauntcast's Haunt Club on Discord FB Page: https://shorturl.at/Hp…

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#59 - Doug Welker | Spooky Villages 1:16:29

4M ago1:16:29

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Dive into the world of Halloween village collections with Doug Welker from SpookyVillages.com. In this conversation, Doug shares how 90s Halloween cartoons fueled his early love of the holiday, how he got into collection Lemax and Department 56 pieces, and his best tips for newbies just starting their collections.…

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DISTURB DESIGNS: JD CORMANY INTERVIEW - BONE PHONE 42:42

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BONE PHONE: JD Cormany from Disturb Designs chats about design, production, haunting & his business https://www.facebook.com/jd.cormany.2025 https://shorturl.at/l2KSi https://www.instagram.com/disturb_design/ https://disturbdesign.godaddysites.com/ Follow Hauntcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hauntcast.podcast/ Web Site: https://www.haunt…

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#58 - Mandy | Mandy's Morgue of Horror 59:57

4M ago59:57

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If you've loved horror movies since childhood, you'll love today's guest. Meet Mandy from Mandy's Morgue of Horror! She joins us to discuss how her love of Halloween has evolved from childhood to adulthood, how her dad instilled a love of horror in her from a young age, and the horror movies she's most excited to see this year.…

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WOODS OF TERROR HAUNTED ATTRACTION: INTERVIEW W/ EDDIE MCLAUREN - IWHG 44:55

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INTERVIEWS WITH HAUNTING GURUS: Baker chats with Eddie McLauren of Woods of Terror Haunted Attraction in Greensboro North Carolina. https://woodsofterror.com/ Follow Hauntcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hauntcast.podcast/ Web Site: https://www.hauntcastpodcast.net/ FB Page: https://shorturl.at/Hpzxt Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.c…

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NEW HAUNTCAST DISCORD COMMUNITY: NEWS FROM BEYOND 3:19

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NEWS FROM BEYOND: Baker Launches the Hauntcast Discord Community. Join a great group of haunters to share info, contribute, collaborate & learn. Featuring monthly live streaming Drink & Thinks, Make & Takes and Q&As. https://discord.gg/6YEhj8Gh Follow Hauntcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hauntcast.podcast/ Web Site: https://www.hauntcast…

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PICOBOO PROP CONTROLLER REVIEW: TERROR TECH 9:39

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TERROR TECH: Dexter Morgan reviews Fright Ideas PicoBoo Prop Controllers the PicoVolt, PicoBoo One and PicoBoo Mp3. https://www.frightideas.com/ Follow Hauntcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hauntcast.podcast/ Web Site: https://www.hauntcastpodcast.net/ FB Page: https://shorturl.at/Hpzxt Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@hauntcast…

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#57 - Laura Lee | The Halloween Collector 44:16

5M ago44:16

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Artist and decor collector Laura Lee joins Mike and Miranda in the lair to talk about her childhood Halloweens in New England, how she approaches her all-out decorating ideas each year, and why she decided to expand her artwork to Halloween motifs.By By Pumpkin's Light

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CAMP CRYSTAL LAKE TOURS REVIEW - FILMING LOCATION FOR FRIDAY THE 13TH 1980: SHOCKTAILS 39:53

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SHOCKTAILS: Johnny Thunder and Baker celebrate Jason's birthday with an in-depth review of "Crystal Lake Tours" the filming location of the original 1980 Friday the 13th movie. https://crystallaketours.com/ Follow Hauntcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hauntcast.podcast/ Web Site: https://www.hauntcastpodcast.net/ FB Page: https://shorturl…

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JACK'S HOLLOW DRIVE-THRU HAUNT: Don & Steve Doleshal Interview - Interview with Haunting Gurus 48:22

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INTERVIEWS WITH HAUNTING GURUS: Don and Steve Doleshal of Jack's Hollow Haunt in Gardner Kansas take Baker for a cruise thru their Drive-Thru Home Haunt. Jack's Hollow Facebook Page FOLLOW HAUNTCAST: Web Site: https://www.hauntcastpodcast.net/ FB Page: https://shorturl.at/Hpzxt Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@hauntcast Instagram: https://…

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#56 - Melissa España | Splash of Spooky 44:02

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Need just a splash of spooky in your every day? Then you'll love meeting Melissa España! Since 2020, her website has been a resource for all things fall and Halloween. In this episode, she shares why she started it during the pandemic, the fun Halloween tradition she created for her son, and why Chicago might be the spookiest city of all.…

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SUMMERWEEN HAUNT CONVENTIONS: MHC, TEXAS HAUNT CON & MIDSUMMER SCREAM - NEWS FROM BEYOND 5:43

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NEWS FROM BEYOND: The Summer Haunt & Halloween Convention schedule featuring Midwest Haunters Convention, Texas Haunters Convention and Midsummer Scream. https://midwesthaunterscon.com/ https://www.texashauntersconvention.com/ https://midsummerscream.org/ Follow Hauntcast: Web Site: https://www.hauntcastpodcast.net/ FB Page: https://shorturl.at/Hpz…

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CLOWN IN A CORNFIELD MOVIE REVIEW: SHOCKTAILS 15:08

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SHOCKTAILS: The Master of Horror Disaster Johnny Thunder reviews Eli Craig's horror movie Clown in a Cornfield. https://shorturl.at/Y7ni9 Follow Hauntcast: Web Site: https://www.hauntcastpodcast.net/ FB Page: https://shorturl.at/Hpzxt Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@hauntcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hauntcast.podcast/ Apparel…

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#55 - Corrine Phillips 42:45

5M ago42:45

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Writer, artist, and self-proclaimed autumn person Corrine Phillips enters the lair today to talk about her unique familial connection to Halloween, why "The Halloween Tree" is her favorite spooky piece of literature, and how October's natural world inspires her creativity.By By Pumpkin's Light

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SINISTER SLIDE GEAR: DEVIN CARTER INTERVIEW - THE BLACK MARKET 25:12

6M ago25:12

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THE BLACK MARKET: Devin Carter Slides into the Black Market to discuss haunted attraction sliding: techniques of sliding, learning the sport and his outstanding sliding gear. https://sinisterslidegear.com/ https://www.instagram.com/sinisterslidegear/ Web Site: https://www.hauntcastpodcast.net/ FB Page: https://shorturl.at/Hpzxt Youtube Channel: htt…

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SINNERS MOVIE REVIEW + EAST COAST HAUNTERS CONVENTION RECAP: SHOCKTAILS 33:13

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SHOCKTAILS: Johnny Thunder & Baker review Ryan Coogler's "SINNERS" movie and Wrap-Up their experience at East Coast Haunters Convention 2025. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31193180/ https://eastcoasthauntersconvention.com/ Follow Hauntcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hauntcast.podcast/ Web Site: https://www.hauntcastpodcast.net/ FB Page: h…

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#54 - Ali Walden | Me and Annabel Lee 1:07:46

6M ago1:07:46

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If you love Halloween parties, goth-it-yourself projects, and Edgar Allan Poe…meet Ali Walden from Me and Annable Lee. This blog, started in 2016, is a hub for all these things and more. Ali shares her idyllic childhood Halloween memories, what drew her to Poe's work, and what she has in store for 2025.…

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STEVE'S HAUNTED YARD HOME HAUNT: STEVE REEVES INTERVIEW - INTERVIEWS WITH HAUNTING GURUS 1:13:19

6M ago1:13:19

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INTERVIEWS WITH HAUNTING GURUS: Steve Reeves takes a break from his yard haunt and S&J Haunted Productions business to bloviate about his 20+ years in haunting. https://www.youtube.com/@StevesHauntedYard https://www.facebook.com/STEVESHAUNTEDYARD365 https://www.facebook.com/SandJhauntedproductions https://sjhauntedproductions.com/ https://www.insta…

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MUST LISTEN IF NEW TO HAUNTCAST - Everything you need to know 6:32

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PERTINENT HAUNTCAST INFO: IF You are new to Hauntcast you must listen as Baker will give you all the info you need to get the most out of listening to the podcast. Baker describes all the segments and gives complete overview of Hauntcast. Follow Hauntcast: Web Site: https://www.hauntcastpodcast.net/ Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@hauntca…

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#53 - Julia McCue | Horsefeathers 50:01

6M ago50:01

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In today's episode, we take a trip to Sleepy Hollow Country — home of Julia McCue. Julia shares how she strives to make her family-owned restaurant, Horsefeathers, a Halloween destination, her favorite spooky spots to visit in the Hudson River Valley, and what her ideal October 31st looks like.By By Pumpkin's Light

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HORRORPROPS & INFESTED OAKS HOME HAUNT: DAVE APPEL INTERVIEW - INTERVIEWS WITH HAUNTING GURUS 1:05:26

7M ago1:05:26

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INTERVIEWS WITH HAUNTING GURUS: Dave Appel, creator of the floating Max prop (Stranger Things), of Horrorprops and Infested Oaks home haunt hangs out with Baker to talk haunting. https://www.instagram.com/stories/horrorpropsdave/ https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=horrorprops https://www.youtube.com/@HorrorProps https://horrorprops.shop/ Follow …

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#52 - Jeff DePaoli | Wicked New England 58:41

7M ago58:41

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Looking for the best way to celebrate halfway to Halloween? Then you're going to want to check out Jeff DePaoli's new event, Wicked New England. Mike and Miranda dive into everything about this Salem-based celebration, where Jeff's love of Halloween originated, and lots of 90s Halloween nostalgia.By By Pumpkin's Light

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EAST COAST HAUNTERS CONVENTION 2025 DETAILS: TOURS, SEMINARS, VENDORS & PARTY 12:12

7M ago12:12

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Get all the details for the 2025 East Coast Haunters Convention in Oaks PA, pricing, itinerary, vendors and much more. https://eastcoasthauntersconvention.com/ Follow Hauntcast: Web Site: https://www.hauntcastpodcast.net/ Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@hauntcast Instragram: https://www.instagram.com/hauntcast.podcast/ Facebook Group: htt…

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HAUNT AT THE ROXBURY HOME HAUNT: DAVID JONES INTERVIEW - IWHG 1:02:47

7M ago1:02:47

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INTERVIEWS WITH HAUNTING GURUS: David Jones creator of the Haunt at the Roxbury Home Haunt breaks down his haunt, walk-through, yard display and back story. https://www.youtube.com/@hauntattheroxbury https://www.facebook.com/ypsihaunts https://www.instagram.com/roxbury_haunters/ Follow Hauntcast: Web Site: https://www.hauntcastpodcast.net/ Youtube …