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HaunTopic Radio: Haunted Attractions | Haunted Houses | Halloween | Haunters

Brian Foreman & Darryl Plunkie: Haunters, Scare Actors, Haunt Owners

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Have you always wanted to know what goes on behind the scenes of Haunted Attractions, Scare Attractions, and Halloween? We tell those stories here! We capture the stories of the people behind the scary events and share tips along the way on HOW YOU can make your own Haunted House scary and effective...without spending lots of money to do it. We've done it and are still doing it. Join us, Brian Foreman and Darryl Plunkie, as we pick the brains of the professionals that make up the Haunted Att ...
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It's October all year long around here! Join Brian Foreman & Darryl Plunkie as they interview the people who make up the Halloween & Haunted House Industry. Professional Haunted Attraction Owners, Home Haunters, Halloween Fanatics, Haunt Vendors, Horror Musicians, Haunt Trade Shows, Special FX Artists, Live Training Seminars, and so much more. Listen to the show and find out how you can win FREE prizes from your favorite Halloween vendors!
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Union Made and Uncensored

Brian, Timmy. Terry, Anthony, and the Mikes

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Welcome to Union Made and Uncensored, the podcast where the facts meet the fire—all with an unfiltered, laugh-out-loud perspective. Join your regular hosts—Brian, Timmy, Anthony, Terry, and the Mike's—as they blend essential union facts and hard-hitting, hilarious, and uncensored commentary on the labor world. They don't just talk the talk; they walk the walk, sharing the honest, often absurd, realities of the job. But it's not all business. Pull up a chair and listen to the guys shoot the b ...
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This week, the guys cover a wide range of hot-button topics that hit close to home for union members and workers in the trades. They dive into who actually represents union members in politics, and whether workers' voices are really being heard. The conversation shifts to robots and new technology in the trades, what it means for jobs, job sites, a…
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Episode 9 picks up where last week left off — because punishments don't just disappear. The guys briefly revisit the fallout from last episode before diving headfirst into how the labor industry is changing with the newer generation of workers. From shifting attitudes and expectations to old-school lessons that still matter, nothing's off the table…
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What's it really like to open and operate a Haunted Attraction business? Can your dream really come true? Can you do it by yourself? We answer all of your questions in this Master Class with Conner Beets from Imminent Doom Haunted House. Conner, a lifetime Haunt enthusiast, started and operated his first commercial haunted attraction this year (202…
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Episode 8 hits close to home. The guys talk about the bullshit we all deal with, blue-collar wear and tear, and what happens when burnout and injuries stop being "part of the job" and start changing lives. Coming from guys who are beat up and burned out themselves, this isn't a lecture — it's real talk about workers pushing through pain, ignoring w…
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Buckle the hell up for Episode 7, because the boys came in HOT. The intro alone is enough to make you wonder what the hell you're listening to. They fire off more rounds of the Bullshit Game, call each other out on cheating, argue like toddlers, and finally drop the punishments the "winners" are stuck with. Spoiler: it ain't pretty. Somehow in the …
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In this episode, the guys dive into the world of organizing non-union workers, breaking down what it really takes to bring people into the trade and why it matters. Then they shift gears into the chaos of residential work — the good, the bad, and everything in between. And just when things start getting too serious… the boys go head-to-head in a fi…
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December is here, and Matt crashes the show as our first guest episode — and it gets wild fast. We hit Veterans in the Trades, swap golf swing disasters, talk retirement reality, and unleash a fresh batch of shithouse chaos only the guys could deliver. Catch up with us every Monday! Shoot us an email- [email protected]
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In this episode, we remember our friend and fellow Haunter, Jan Knuth. The Haunt world lost a good one. R.I.P. Jan Skaggs Knuth She was always a kind soul, loved Haunting, was an admin for this group, & even thought about me enough to include my opinion in her book "Not Afraid to Slay: Women of the Haunt Industry". You will be missed… Here is part …
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It's our Thanksgiving Episode and things get messy in the best way. This week the crew breaks down their biggest Turkey Day f*ck-ups, debates the elite Thanksgiving foods, and dives into the perks of being a union member — including those sweet vacation checks. We also get real about mentorship, what apprentices actually need, and how the trades sh…
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In this weeks episode, the guys roll into the studio going into the first week of rifle season — which means the stories are loud, the coffee is strong, and the opinions are… well, questionable at best. We dive into the real side of retirement and what it actually takes to build a future in the trades. Then, as always, things go completely off the …
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The guys are backkkkk for week 2! Hunting mishaps and labor statistics! We're talking about deer hunting and the unforgettable, sometimes messy, poop stories that happen in the woods. Then, we clean up the conversation to look at the data: union percentages across every state and what they mean. Get ready for laughs and facts. email us @unionmadean…
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Four tradesmen—Brian, Timmy, Anthony, and Terry—deliver the union facts and the unfiltered fire you need. We cut through the noise with honest talk on labor, contracts, and politics. Plus, we dedicate plenty of time to blue-collar bullshitting on life outside the job. This is the real talk you want to hear. No filter, no foreman. Follow us for the …
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Join the guys behind Midnight Syndicate, Edward Douglas & Gavin Goszka! We ask them questions like: How to create your own haunt music? What inspires them to make music? Sound tips and tricks? Plus, we play the first 3 tracks from their NEW album Darkened Corners. Midnight Syndicate is an American musical duo known for creating dark, atmospheric, a…
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Join us as we discuss the Total Terror Haunt with Chip Wells in Virginia. Going from a home haunter to a commercial haunted attraction Create your own props with papier-mache How to operate and grow a haunted attraction How to manage your haunt crew and lots more... Start and grow your Haunted Attraction at HauntersToolbox.com Stalk Total Terror at…
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Sammy Days & David Gricius are the Scare Actor Trainers and Scare Actors at Fright Nights in Southern Florida. Join us as we pick their brains... Learn how to recruit scare actors Learn how to train scare actors Learn how to manage scare actors Fright Nights is an annual Halloween event that occurs at the South Florida Fairgrounds in West Palm Beac…
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Halloween Hollow Haunted House in Silver Point, TN, Has Everyone Screaming From Nashville to Knoxville, Tennessee, With Its Massive Outdoor Halloween Event! We answer your questions to the owners, Carroll Lee Moore III and Erica McElroy, as we discuss what it takes to own and operate the most unique haunted attraction in Tennessee. Start and grow y…
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Eddie McLaurin is the creator and owner of the Woods of Terror haunted attraction in Greensboro, North Carolina. Here's a brief overview of his story: Family Legacy: The Woods of Terror sits on land that has been in McLaurin's family for generations, dating back to his great-grandfather, Simon Peter "Pa Pete" McCormick. Inspired by the Land: McLaur…
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Ask the Haunt Expert: Bart Butler from Terror in the Corn Hosted by HauntersToolbox.com Bart Butler is the show director for Terror in the Corn in Eerie, Colorado. Bart answers all of your haunted attraction-related questions. We'll discuss: -Scare Acting management -Scenic design & construction -Character Development -Getting more people to your H…
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Vendor Spotlight: Haunt Dolls/Conjured Media Hosted by HauntersToolbox.com Before Haunt Dolls was even a thought, Alex Berland, who also runs Conjured Media, a marketing agency that specializes in haunted attractions, would get crochet dolls as holiday gifts for his clients of the characters his team would create with them. The dolls were so well r…
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Matthew Murphey is a Haunter and a trial attorney. Matt has worked in courtrooms since starting his legal career as a court-martial clerk in the United States Army in 1985. He also knows Haunted Attraction's legal roadblocks. We'll discuss: -Protecting yourself from legal battles -How to start a non-profit attraction -Employee contracts & applicati…
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Philip Hernandez, the founder of the Haunted Attraction Network and CEO of Gantom, answers all of your marketing questions. He has experience in social media, marketing, video & audio, theme parks, haunted attractions, public relations, press releases, and much more. Find Philip at HauntedAttractionNetwork.com Start and grow your haunted attraction…
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Scott and Jewel Simonson answer all of your questions about creating killer videos and photos at your haunt, marketing on a budget, retaining your actors, haunt technology, and other questions you have about Haunted Attractions. "Haunting Media was founded by experienced haunted attraction owners, who, much like you, understand the intricacies and …
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Start, grow, and scale your Haunted Attraction at HauntersToolbox.com In this episode, we discuss many things like Scare Actors, Safety, Timed Ticketing, Wall panels, Haunt Construction, Tent Haunts, Outdoor Trails, International Haunts, and more! Leonard Pickel has over 50 years of themed attraction design and operations experience in year-round a…
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Start and grow your Haunted Attraction at HauntersToolbox.com Get Merit Badges and Name badges for your crew at ScareItBadges.com 2024 is over! What's in store for 2025?? We discuss many subjects in this episode. Topics like: Should you sell alcohol at your haunt? How to get free marketing Campfire rentals and selling S'Mores Concessions and mercha…
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It stinks that we don't get to travel during October to visit haunted attractions because most of us are busy with our haunt businesses and projects. Nick and Beverly Pappas have traveled thousands of miles yearly as Haunt customers and have seen things we haven't. Listen to their stories and get a peek at how Haunts are changing. What are the tren…
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HauntPay created the annual Haunt Industry Survey because they needed reliable, recent data about the haunt industry. This is the fourth annual report and haunters revealed some surprising insights for the coming season! Marketing efforts got more sophisticated and more robust this year, with haunters using digital and offline platforms to promote …
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A complete walkthrough of the Sithon management platform for haunted attraction staff/actors, why communication with your team is important, and things you can do this season to keep your staff coming back every year! Things Sithon can do (all from your phone): -Custom Actor Recruitment -Scheduling -Actor/Staff Management -Costume Management -Time …
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It's 30 minutes before the haunt doors open. You need a quick way to make some realistic wounds, cuts, and bruises that will stay on all night. We have those answers inside this podcast! You can also watch the full video here: https://haunterstoolbox.com/sfx Applying special effects makeup inside a haunted attraction is a unique skill. You have to …
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There are a few ways to make more revenue with your attraction: 1) Raise your prices 2) Get more customers 3) Sell more to your current customers We will focus this master class on selling more to your current customers by using the space you already have. Things like themed dinners, private tours, and ticket upgrades allow you to charge more for u…
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How do I get more people to attend my Haunt? What does it take to stand out in today's market? Are there creative ways to grab attention without spending too much? We answer these questions and more in this Master Class with Laura Kilpatrick from FearWorm Hauntvertising. Become a member at HauntersToolbox.com to join our next Master Class. Start & …
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