Best Tyler & Nora Proffet: Owners, TheScareFactor.com Podcasts (2025)

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Season 4 Finale: Making The Most of A Haunted House Visit 42:17

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Send us a text Join Bryan (Team Skelegore) and some of the other scream teams as they give you tips and tricks for making the most of any haunt visit. From checking the haunt's website to getting home safely, we've got you covered at every step. Featuring: Taylor and Morgan (Team Bradypack), Steve (Team Cleaverland,) Vince (Team Skulleton Crew), Ka…

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From Rides to Frights: Elitch Gardens’ Andrew Miller on Fright Fest 8:26

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Send us a text In this episode, Andrew Montoya with Team Hauntarama interviews Andrew Miller, Operations Director at Elitch Gardens in Colorado, on Fright Fest operations for the 2025 haunt season. All-new nightmares await! This year, Fright Fest is unleashing more fear than ever with three new TERRORtories, two new haunted houses, and the new Frig…

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S4E14: A Day in the Life of A Haunt Actor at Frightmare Farms 1:12:51

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Send us a text In this episode, Bryan (Team Skelegore) and Vince (Team Skulleton Crew) welcome Ray Madden, a haunt actor at Frightmare Farms in Palermo, New York. Settle in and grab a snack while we discuss many costumes, schedules, how to find a job at a haunt, and more. Join our Newsletter and Never Miss an Update! https://www.thescarefactor.com/…

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S4E13: Inside the Mind of a Haunt Reviewer | Jarad from Halloween Haunts 365 1:09:31

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Send us a text What happens when haunt reviewers sit down together for an hour? 🎃 In this episode, Bryan (Team Skelegore) and Vince (Team Skulleton Crew) welcome Jarad Hagerty from Halloween Haunts 365 for a lively conversation about the haunted attraction industry. From the excitement of Halloween conventions to the behind-the-scenes magic of loca…

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S4E12: Terrorizing Your Children: How Young Is Too Young To Get Scared? 47:15

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Send us a text In this episode, Bryan (Team Skelegore), Taylor (Team Bradypack), and Vince (Team Skulleton Crew) discuss how to introduce your kids to haunted attractions. Choosing the right time and place is tough, but where do you even begin? The crew unravels the mystery of finding suitable haunts to bring the whole family to, and what options t…

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S4E11: What Does Fear TASTE Like? 1:08:35

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Send us a text In this episode, Vince (Team Skulleton Crew) and Bryan (Team Skelegore) discuss the physical effects that haunts have on our bodies. As a high school human anatomy and physiology teacher, Vince helps us understand what's going on inside of us when we visit haunts. From optical illusions to foul smells, the boys cover the ways in whic…

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S4E10: All About Haunt Midways 44:03

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Send us a text In this episode, Bryan (Team Skelegore), Taylor (Team Bradypack), and Vince (Team Skulleton Crew) discuss haunt midways. From midways that are mid, to full-on carnivals - midways can make or break your haunt experience. Listen in as we discuss our favorite midways and what makes them great, to our least favorite midways and what coul…

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S4E9: Haunt Manners 101: Do's & Don’ts with Nightmare’s Gate's Craig Newton 51:48

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Send us a text Join hosts Bryan, Taylor, and Vince on the Scare Factor Podcast as they sit down with Craig Newton, creative director of Georgia’s premier Nightmare’s Gate Haunted House, for a masterclass in haunted house etiquette. Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned haunt seeker, learn the essential dos and don’ts to ensure every scare-fill…

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S4E8: Theme & Thrills – Haunt Highlights 1:02:06

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Send us a text In Episode 8 of the Scare Factor Podcast, hosts Bryan (Team Skelegore) and Vince (Skulleton Crew) break down the some of the best haunted attractions, spotlighting the ones that excel at theming, storytelling, finale effects, and set design. If you’re a dedicated haunt seeker or just planning your next scream-park trip, you’ll learn …

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S4E7: Scream Team Showdown - Haunt Actor Horror Stories 50:21

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Send us a text In this episode of The Scare Factor Podcast, join host Bryan (Team Skelegore, NY) and co-host Vince (Skulleton Crew, GA) for a ghastly gathering of scream teams from across the country. This week’s challengers - Tiph (Terror Techies, WA), Corey (Night Stalkers, PA), Dallas (Midwest Macabre, IA), and Doug (Jefferson Starship, SC) - ea…

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S4E6: What Haunt Customers REALLY Want: The Must-Haves for Every Haunted Attraction 49:58

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Send us a text What makes a haunted attraction great instead of just "meh"? In this episode of The Scare Factor Podcast, Bryan from Team Skelegore and Taylor from Team Brady Pack dive into the core review categories used by our Scream Teams: Cast, Costuming, Customer Service, Immersion, Special Effects, Scare Factor, and Entertainment & Value. But …

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Fun... or Frightening? What's ACTUALLY Scary in Haunts? 47:15

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Send us a text In this episode, we dig into the scare techniques that genuinely frighten—versus the ones that are simply entertaining. From heart-pounding jump scares to slow-burn psychological dread, Vince shares firsthand insights from his most unforgettable haunt experiences. Whether you’re a hardcore haunt fan or a seasonal spook seeker, you’ll…

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The Story on Story - Relating Haunt Storylines to Customers 59:47

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Send us a text In this episode Bryan and Morgan talk with Chris Lankford from The Asylum Haunted House (Evansville, IN) about how haunted houses create storylines and their role in keeping customers immersed in the experience. What haunts have you been to that have the best storylines? Let us know!By Tyler & Nora Proffet: Owners, TheScareFactor.com

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Hoodies & Hot Cider - What Do Haunt Customers REALLY Want? 56:35

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Send us a text What makes the perfect haunted house gift shop? 👻🛒 In this episode, Bryan from Team Skelegore is joined by Taylor from Team Brady Pack and a brand new guest on the podcast - Lindsay from Team Lone Wolf - to dive into the world of haunt merchandise! From hoodies to hot cider, shot glasses to customer-character items, they break down: …

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How NOT to Review a Haunted House 53:05

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Send us a text Are your reviews helping or haunting? 👻 In this episode, Bryan from Team Skelegore and Taylor and Morgan from Team Brady Pack dive deep into what makes a great haunted house review… and what makes haunts roll their eyes. From fair feedback to petty complaints, we’re breaking down what customers should include in a review — and what t…

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The Haunting Game: Can You Spot the Truth? 54:26

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Send us a text We’re kicking off Season 4 with something a little different... and a whole lot spooky. In this special roundtable episode, The Scare Factor crew each shares two ghost stories, but here’s the catch: one is real, and one is completely made up. Can you tell which tales actually happened? Or will the fakes fool you? We’ll introduce ours…

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Haunted Stage Stop's LAST YEAR!? (Colorado, Team Hauntarama Interview) 20:34

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Send us a text Greetings, fellow foolish mortal! In this episode, Andrew from Team Hauntarama interviews Andy Reiner from Haunted Stage Stop during what COULD be their last season of operation in their current location. Andy discusses some of the tribulations of haunting a historic building undergoing renovations, not to mention it being ACTUALLY h…

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The Ritual: Interview with Team Hauntarama 8:32

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Send us a text Greetings, fellow foolish mortals! In this episode, Andrew from Team Hauntarama interviews Brittani and David, owners of The Ritual haunted house in Englewood, Colorado. The couple discuss what makes their haunt unique, their cast, special experiences they offer, and more! If you find yourself near Denver, CO this haunt season, defin…

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Dangerous Guests: The Customer Is NOT Always Right 57:21

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Send us a text In this episode, Bryan, Tiphennie, and Joanna discuss their experiences with unruly haunt customers - both as fellow guests AND as haunt actors - and what you can learn from their tribulations. Interested in becoming a Scream Team for TheScareFactor.com? Check out the TEAMS page on our website to see if we need coverage in your area!…

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When Haunted Houses Get Touchy-Feely... Literally. 1:11:57

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Send us a text In this episode, Bryan and Tiphennie bring on special guest Joanna from Team Zombillies to discuss "touch" haunts, the various levels of touching that guests can expect to encounter, and some controversial topics around "how much is too much." Interested in becoming a Scream Team for TheScareFactor.com? Check out the "Review Teams" p…

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More Annoying Sh!t Haunts Do 1:14:32

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Send us a text In this episode, Bryan and Tiph cover some more pet peeves and annoying things haunted houses do that just drives us up the wall! From false advertising to clingy managers, this is an episode you're NOT going to want to miss! Interested in becoming a Scream Team for TheScareFactor.com? Check out the "Review Teams" page on our website…

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Blackout Haunts: Scenes Not Seen 48:28

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Send us a text In this episode, Bryan and Tiphennie discuss the pros and cons of "blackout haunts," and what you should expect when visiting these special haunted house events. The Scare Factor is a Halloween haunted house review website and directory. All of our podcast episodes, in-depth haunted house reviews, and a directory of all North America…

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Unique Haunts - There's Some Weird Ones Out There! 56:35

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Send us a text Join us as we discuss some of the most unique haunts we've been to and heard of from across the country! Show Credits: Hosts: Tyler & Nora Proffet, Bryan Oates Produced By: The Scare Factor, LLC Post-Production By: Bryan Oates Copyright: The Scare Factor, LLC Music: They Come At Night by Shane Ivers – https://www.silvermansound.com…

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The Best Haunt Visiting Tips with Maximus Christian Bryant (AKA: "Pumpkin Smasher") 1:03:57

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Send us a text Join Tyler, Nora, and Bryan as they talk with Maximus Christian Bryant (AKA: "Pumpkin Smasher") from The Dent Schoolhouse in Cincinnati, Ohio, about haunt visiting etiquette. Max gives us his best tips on how to have the best time visiting haunted houses this season! The Scare Factor is a Halloween haunted house review website and di…

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New Review Teams, Interviewing Our 2021 #1 Rated Haunt, and National News 56:50

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Send us a text Our very first "Franken-sode!" (Multiple topics in 1 episode) This week, we'll hear from one of our brand new review teams for 2022, Tyler & Nora cover some national haunt news topics, and Andrew brings an EXCLUSIVE interview with Terror In the Corn; our #1 Rated Haunted House in 2021! Links: The Scare Factor: https://www.thescarefac…

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Special FX Pet Peeves: Yeah, We've Seen That 57:52

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Send us a text In this episode, Tyler, Nora, Bryan, and Tiph discuss some of the most common Special FX failures they've seen over and over again in the haunted houses they visit. What are some of YOUR Special FX pet peeves? Interested in becoming a Scream Team for TheScareFactor.com? Check out the Teams page on the website to see if we need covera…

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Customer Service Pet Peeves: We Want Your Manager! | S2E5 1:30:05

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Send us a text In this episode, Tyler, Nora, Bryan, and Tiph discuss common customer service pitfalls and a few tips and tricks for avoiding them. What are some of YOUR customer service pet peeves? The Scare Factor is a Halloween haunted attraction review website and directory. Check out our website at https://www.thescarefactor.com/ and on all of …

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What Is A Haunted House and Why Should You Go? | S2E4 1:03:07

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Send us a text Join Tyler, Nora, Bryan, and Tiph as they discuss what exactly IS a haunted house / haunted attraction, why we love going to them so much, and why you should too! They also address a few misconceptions and concerns that some customers may have. The Scare Factor is a Halloween haunted house review website and directory. All of our pod…

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Trends in the Haunted House Industry | S2E3 1:28:04

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Send us a text Join Tyler, Nora, Bryan and Tiph as they discuss good (and bad) trends they've noticed in haunted houses across the country! What are some haunt trends that YOU'VE noticed? Let us know! Find us on the socials and YouTube @thescarefactor Interested in becoming a Scream Team for TheScareFactor.com? Check out the Teams page on the websi…

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Off-Season, Holiday and Year-Round Haunted House Events 1:00:25

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Send us a text In this episode, the Scream Teams discuss the types of year-round, holiday-themed, and other off-season haunted house events you can find. Did we miss any? Reach out to us on any of our socials @thescarefactor (YouTube, FB, IG, TikTok, and Twitter) Interested in becoming a Scream Team for TheScareFactor.com? Check out the Teams page …

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How Many Types of Scares Are There? 1:08:59

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Send us a text In this episode, Bryan (Team Skelegore) and Tiph (Team Terror Techies) discuss some of the more (and lesser) known types of scares that they see when visiting and reviewing haunted attractions. Did we miss any? Reach out to us on any of our socials @thescarefactor (YouTube, FB, IG, TikTok, and Twitter) Interested in becoming a Scream…

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Season 2 Intro - Catching Up and Looking Forward 35:39

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Send us a text Join Tyler & Nora as they discuss what's been happenin' since last haunt season, and as they look forward to some of what you can expect from The Scare Factor in 2022! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to get notified of every episode! Check out our Haunt Reviews, the Haunted Attraction Directory, and the new Ghost Directory at: https://www.…

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How to Make The Most of Your Haunted House Visits - Season 1 Finale 1:07:14

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Send us a text Join the Scream Teams as they discuss a wide variety of tips and tricks about finding haunts, planning your trips, the best ways to attend them, and what to do while you're there to make sure you have the absolute best time at a haunted house this season! The goal of The Scare Factor Podcast is to provide entertainment, value, and li…

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Pet Peeves: Common Costuming & Makeup Mess-Ups | S1E9 54:37

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Send us a text Join the Scream Teams as they discuss their pet peeves (and some from the audience) around haunted house costumes and makeup mess-ups; some of the things we've seen that just annoy the crap out of us! The goal of The Scare Factor Podcast is to provide entertainment, value, and likely a few laughs to haunt enthusiasts abroad as we pro…

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Pet Peeves: Annoying Stuff that Actors & Staff Do - S1E8 1:04:21

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Send us a text Join the Scream Teams as they discuss the their pet peeves (and some from the audience) around haunt actors and staff; some of the things they do that just annoy the crap out of us! The goal of The Scare Factor Podcast is to provide entertainment, value, and likely a few laughs to haunt enthusiasts abroad as we promote and cover topi…

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HAH The Event - Interviews with Sindicate Haunted House Group and Scary Train 10:23

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Send us a text Join Tyler at the very first Haunters Against Hate - The Event in Louisville, KY as he interviews Teddy Summers and Boston Petit from Sindicate Haunted House Group and Kirby Farm Scary Train from Williston, Florida. Learn more about The Scare Factor at https://www.TheScareFactor.com/ and on all of the socials @thescarefactor. Learn m…

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Fears & Phobias: What We're Afraid Of - S1E7 1:10:23

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Send us a text Join the Scream Teams as they discuss the differences between "fears" and "phobias," and some of the things they're afraid of themselves! The goal of The Scare Factor Podcast is to provide entertainment, value, and likely a few laughs to haunt enthusiasts abroad as we promote and cover topics that pertain to the Halloween, haunted ho…

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Haunt Websites - Are They Dead?? | S1E6 55:40

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Send us a text Join the Scream Teams as they discuss haunted attraction websites, how important they are to the customer experience, and what a 'good' haunt website should have. The goal of The Scare Factor Podcast is to provide entertainment, value, and likely a few laughs to haunt enthusiasts abroad as we promote and cover topics that pertain to …

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Timed Ticketing - Is It Worth The Wait? | S1E5 59:07

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Send us a text Join the Scream Teams as they discuss the concepts of Timed Ticketing and Virtual Queues, their experiences with them, and the pros and cons of each. The goal of The Scare Factor Podcast is to provide entertainment, value, and likely a few laughs to haunt enthusiasts abroad as we promote and cover topics that pertain to the Halloween…

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Bucket List Haunts - Where We're DYING To Go! | S1E4 56:53

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Send us a text Join the Scream Teams as they discuss some of the haunts they're just DYING to go to... and why! The goal of The Scare Factor Podcast is to provide entertainment, value, and likely a few laughs to haunt enthusiasts abroad as we promote and cover topics that pertain to the Halloween, haunted house and Haunted Attraction industry. Join…

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A Day in the Life of a Reviewer - S1E3 59:15

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Send us a text Join the Scream Teams as they discuss what it's like to be a pro haunt reviewer. From scheduling and planning to the aftermath and post-publishing, this episode provides some great insight into what it takes to bring great quality haunt reviews to life! The goal of The Scare Factor Podcast is to provide entertainment, value, and like…

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Extreme Haunts - What Are They and Where Can I Find One? S1E2 1:08:37

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Send us a text Join the Scream Teams as they discuss what "Extreme Haunts" are, how they differ from an "Immersive Horror" experience, and a few places where you can try one on for size. The goal of The Scare Factor Podcast is to provide entertainment, value, and likely a few laughs as we promote and cover topics that pertain to the Halloween, haun…

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S1E1: Local Legends and Folklore 57:13

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Send us a text Join the Scream Teams as they discuss some of their local legends and folklore from across the country. The goal of The Scare Factor Podcast is to provide entertainment, value, and likely a few laughs as we promote and cover topics that pertain to the Halloween, haunted house and Haunted Attraction industry! Join us live on YouTube o…