Best Keoni Hutton Podcasts (2026)

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Episode 106-Athens Scream Park Post‑Mortem 1:34:49

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Episode 106-Athens Scream Park Post‑Mortem Released 21 December 2025 Hosts: Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed Happy Hannukah and Merry Christmas! We invited back Breck and Eli from Athens Scream Park and they brought along a few of their friends. Join the Haunting U Hosts along with special guests Breck, Eli, Daveah, Rea, and Tori as they discuss their 20…

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Episode 105-2025 Post Mortem from Leslie's Basement 1:34:35

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Episode 105-2025 Post Mortem from Leslie's Basement Released 27 November 2025 Hosts: Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed Happy Thanksgiving! The Haunting U Hosts are thankful for the opportunity to gather in Leslie's basement to debrief Halloween 2025, sharing behind-the-scenes stories about builds, camera footage, child actors, costumes, soundscapes, marke…

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Episode 104-Campfire Stories 4 1:07:47

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Episode 104-Campfire Stories 4 Released 31 October 2025 Hosts: John Schelt, Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed Happy Halloween! We are celebrating by reading four classic spooky stories and poems that are sure to fill you with thrills and chills. Get in the mood for tonight's festivities with our latest set of Campfire Stories. Resources mentioned during t…

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Episode 103-Weatherproofing Your Haunt 1:13:28

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Episode 103-Weatherproofing Your Haunt Released 20 October 2025 Hosts: Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed This episode covers the challenges of opening a charity haunted yard in October, including troubleshooting an RFID-based ghost hunt, using AI for prop inspiration, and detailed, practical advice on weatherproofing: securing tents, anchoring tombstones,…

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Episode 102-Athens Scream Park 2025 Preview 1:28:48

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Episode 102-Athens Scream Park 2025 Preview Released 27 September 2025 Hosts: Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed Hosts Leslie Reed and Keoni Hutton sit down with Breck Avenmarch and Eli Weiss, co-owners of Athens Scream Park, to discuss the final preparations for their new haunted trail in Gloucester, Ohio. They cover theme and backstory, construction and …

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Episode 101-HAH The Event Recap & Halloween Preps 1:14:34

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Episode 101-HAH The Event Recap & Halloween Preps Released 07 September 2025 Hosts: John Schelt, Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed Sorry we're late! We've been super busy getting the haunt ready for opening. Hear all about it in this episode while we sprinkle in some of the best moments from HAH the Event III. Resources mentioned during this episode: Haun…

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Episode 100 - Live from Haunters Against Hate The Event III 1:17:07

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Episode 100-Live from Haunters Against Hate The Event III Released 09 August 2025 Hosts: Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed Keoni and Leslie host a live podcast from the show floor at Haunters Against Hate the Event III. This unedited cut is straight from the ballroom at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Louisville, KY. If you'd like to see the video version, chec…

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Episode 99-What's in a Facade? 1:21:25

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Episode 99-What's in a Facade? Released 04 August 2025 Hosts: John Schelt, Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed Happy Coast Guard Day! August is upon us and its time to start constructing our Home Haunt. Come explore the exciting world of haunted house construction, detailing plans for creating a captivating facade and incorporating innovative designs using …

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Episode 98-Texas Haunters Convention Preview 1:15:11

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Episode 98-Texas Haunters Convention Preview Released 20 July 2025 Hosts: Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed With less than 100 days till Halloween, the pressure is on, but there's excitement in the air we prepare for the Texas Haunters Convention. Special guest Scott, Marketing Coordinator for Texas Haunters Convention joins to discuss the upcoming event,…

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Episode 97 - Entertaining Your Guests 1:19:19

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Episode 97-Entertaining Your Guests Released 01 July 2025 Hosts: John Schelt, Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed Join the crew of the Haunting U Podcast as they discuss the exhilarating developments at Sanguine Creek Estates. Explore interactive features that promise to elevate the experience—ranging from the Hide and Shriek game using RFID technology to b…

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Lunch & Learn Episode 1: Social Media Marketing 1:05:40

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Lunch & Learn Episode 1: Social Media Marketing Live Streamed: 07 June 2025 Recording Released: 07 June 2025 Hosts: Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed Guests: Reid Lavalee, Tom Bergeron & Robert Nulton We're kicking off a new series with the Chamber of Haunters called Lunch and Learn sessions to highlight different aspects of operating your haunt. Bring yo…

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Episode 96-The Haunter's Toolbox Part 2 49:33

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Episode 96-The Haunter's Toolbox-Part 2 Released 03 June 2025 Hosts: John Schelt, Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed In this episode of Haunting You Podcast, we delve into the second part of our Haunter's Toolbox series. Building upon the foundational episode 95, we explore a range of specialized tools that are essential for creating a haunted house, from …

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Episode 95-The Haunters Toolbox - Part 1 1:13:25

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Episode 95-The Haunter's Toolbox-Part 1 Released 24 May 2025 Hosts: John Schelt, Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed Join hosts Keoni, John, and Leslie in the first installment of the Haunters Toolbox. With a mix of humor and practical advice, this episode is packed with recommendations for everything from basic toolkits and safety gear to practical equipme…

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Episode 94-East Coast Haunters Convention Recap 1:26:34

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Episode 94-East Coast Haunters Convention Recap Released 04 May 2025 Hosts: John Schelt, Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed Happy Star Wars Day! Dive into the discussion of this year's East Coast Haunters Convention held at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center. Discover a plethora of exciting new products, innovative ideas, and the camaraderie of fellow ha…

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Episode 93-Planning Halloween 25 1:10:59

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Episode 93-Planning Halloween 25 Released 01 April 2025 Hosts: John Schelt, Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed Join the Haunting You podcast crew as they embark on an exciting journey to craft an unforgettable haunted experience for 2025. In this episode, they delve into the intricate planning required to build a professional-level haunt, exploring themes,…

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Episode 92-Hauntfest April Ghouls Preview with Roseann Harpold 1:05:31

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Episode 92-Hauntfest April Ghouls Preview with Roseann Harpold Released 02 March 2025 Hosts: Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed We're kicking off our coverage of convention season by catching up with Roseann Harpold of Hauntfest. Come hear about the plans she has for Hauntfest April Ghouls scheduled for April 4-6 in Athens, GA, and expansion plans for the …

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Episode 91-Happy New Year with Robert Nulton 1:25:55

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Episode 91-Happy New Year with Robert Nulton Released 01 February 2025 Hosts: John Schelt, Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed Happy New Year! We're back with Robert Nulton, President of the Chamber of Haunters to celebrate the Chambers 5th anniversary and talk about the exciting changes in store for 2025. Resources mentioned during this episode: Hidden Scr…

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Episode 90-A Haunters Christmas List 1:07:16

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Episode 90-A Haunters Christmas List Released 16 December 2024 Hosts: John Schelt, Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed Happy Holidays! Here we share a hearty list of haunter-friendly holiday gifts, ensuring you have the best ideas for the haunter in your life. Whether you're a haunter or just looking for some holiday cheer, this episode has something for ev…

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BONUS: Wicked Review 53:00

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Episode 89.5-Wicked Review Released 15 December 2024 Hosts: John Schelt, Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed As we were recording Episode 90, Leslie and Keoni got sidetracked discussing the new Wicked movie for over 45 minutes..... Since it would have resulted in a 2.5 hour episode, we decided to break the Wicked discussion out as a separate Bonus episode s…

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Episode 89-Halloween 24 Recap 1:28:36

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Episode 89-Halloween 24 Recap Released 27 November 2024 Hosts: John Schelt, Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed The haunt season is over, most of the clean up is done, and we're getting ready for turkey. Escape from your relatives this Thanksgiving and spend an hour with us reflecting on the 2024 haunt season and looking ahead to 2025. Resources mentioned d…

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Episode 88-Campfire Stories 3 45:53

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Episode 88-Campfire Stories 3 Released 31 October 2024 Hosts: John Schelt, Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed Happy Halloween! We are celebrating by reading four classic spooky stories and poems that are sure to fill you with thrills and chills. Get in the mood for tonight's festivities with a whole new set of Campfire Stories. Resources mentioned during t…

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Episode 87-Haunting Pitfalls 1:30:20

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Episode 87-Haunting Pitfalls Released 01 October 2024 Hosts: John Schelt, Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed As October rolls in, the team dives deep into the trials and tribulations of setting up home haunts. Discover how the team navigated through unexpected pitfalls, the creative solutions they employed, and how these experiences have shaped their haunt…

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Episode 86: Community Partnerships 1:21:40

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Episode 86-Community Partnerships Released 15 September 2024 Hosts: John Schelt, Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed With just days before the first haunts open in the United States, the team shares their progress, challenges, and a few unexpected twists along the way. Listen in as they discuss the importance of community partnerships and how they’ve succes…

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Episode 85-Ghostly How Tos 1:03:57

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Episode 85-Ghostly How To's Released 01 September 2024 Hosts: John Schelt, Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed Join John, Keoni, and Leslie as they dive deep into the world of ghostly decorations, offering a treasure trove of ideas to bring your haunted estate to life. Whether you're a seasoned haunter or a Halloween newbie, this episode is packed with valu…

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Episode 84-SCE 24 Planning Phase 1:08:16

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Episode 84-SCE 24 Planning Phase Released 15 August 2024 Hosts: Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed With less than 100 days to go until Halloween, Keoni and Leslie jump into the Planning Phase for Sanguine Creek Estates 2024. Follow along our brainstorming session and see how you can apply it to your own haunt! Resources mentioned during this episode: Domes…

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Episode 83-We're Back 1:02:21

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Episode 83-We're Back Released 01 August 2024 Hosts: John Schelt, Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed Welcome back to the Haunted View Podcast! After months of chaos, our team reunites with a flurry of laughter and off-topic discussions. From moving across the country to thrilling travels and unexpected adventures, we catch up on life's latest twists and tu…

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Episode 82-Ghost House Planning 2024 1:30:05

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Episode 82-Ghost House Plannin g24 Released 08 May 2024 Hosts: John Schelt, Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed Its time to shift away from convention season and start planning for Halloween. We welcome Annette Bergdahl, President of the Candlelighters in Fremont, CA to talk about their plans for the next Ghost House. Resources mentioned during this episode…

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Episode 81-Live From Fear Expo 2024 1:43:16

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Episode 81-Live From Fear Expo 2024 Live Streamed 14 Apr 2024 Released 17 Apr 2024 Hosts: John Schelt, Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed This is a special audio recording of the live stream we did from booth 707 on the tradeshow floor of Fear Expo 2024. If you would like to see the video of the recording check out our YouTube page at: https://www.youtube.…

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Episode 80-Fear Expo 24 Preview with Doug Sheldon 1:02:20

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Episode 80-Fear Expo 24 Preview Published 2 April 2024 Hosts: John Schelt, Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed Welcome back Doug Sheldon, Owner of Fear Expo, scheduled for April 12th-14th in Owensboro, Kentucky who offers valuable insight into the events lined up during the expo and the Ultimate Haunt Tour. Resources mentioned during this episode: Fear Expo…

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Episode 79-Hauntfest April Ghouls Preview with Roseann Harpold 1:05:36

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Episode 79-Hauntfest April Ghouls Preview with Roseann Harpold Published 1 March 2024 Hosts: John Schelt, Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed We're welcoming back Roseann Harpold, owner of Hauntfest with a preview of their upcoming festival April Ghouls, April 6-7 in Athens, GA. Whether you're a Halloween enthusiast, music lover, thrill-seeker, or simply a …

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Episode 78-HauntCon Preview with Doug Sheldon 1:09:25

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Episode 78-HauntCon Preview with Doug Sheldon Published 15 January 2024 Hosts: Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed Welcome to Convention Season! We're kicking off our convention season coverage with Doug Sheldon, new owner of HauntCon which will be the first show of the year. Come hear all the exciting things that they have planned for Daytona Beach Feb 9-1…

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Episode 77-Happy2024 with Robert Nulton 1:03:55

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Episode 77-Happy 2024 with Robert Nulton Published 01 January 2024 Hosts: Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed Happy New Year! We are back and excited to kick off 2024 with the President of the Chamber of Haunters, Robert Nulton who will fill us all in on the exciting initiatives that the Chamber has in store for this year. Resources mentioned during this ep…

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Episode 76-Campfire Stories 2 34:14

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Episode 76-Campfire Stories 2 Published 31 October 2023 Hosts: John Schelt, Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed Happy Halloween! We're continuing the tradition we started last Halloween by sharing more of our favorite spooky stories. Enjoy the chills and thrills of Edgar Allen Poe, Alvin Schwartz, and Lu Xun. Resources mentioned during this episode: Hauntin…

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Episode 75 - Great Halloween Fright Fight 1:04:19

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Episode 75 - Great Halloween Fright Fight Published 28 October 2023 Hosts: John Schelt & Leslie Reed We are super excited to welcome the Executive Producers of the Great Halloween Fright Fight on the podcast to talk about Season 2 and how YOU could be featured on a future episode. Check out Felicia Aaron-White and Brady Connell on the Haunting U Po…

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Episode 74 - Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood 2023 1:51:51

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Episode 74-Hollywood Horror Nights 2023 Published 05 October 2023 Hosts: John Schelt, Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed The stars finally aligned to allow Keoni to explore Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood. Check out our analysis of the 8 haunted houses, the life action Purge show and almost getting exterminated by giant cockroaches. Learn more about HHN …

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Episode 73-Midsummer Scream 2023 Recap 1:36:06

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Episode 73-Midsummer Scream 2023 Recap Published 25 August 2023 Hosts: John Schelt, Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed Keoni headed down to Long Beach for Midsummer Scream July 28-30. Come hear from the attendees and vendors to see all the excitement! Resources mentioned during this episode: Haunting U can be found at www.hauntingu.com. Sanguine Creek Esta…

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Episode 72-Summer Shenanigans 2023 1:22:33

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Episode 72-Summer Shenanigans Published 04 July 2023 Hosts: John Schelt, Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed Happy Independence Day to everyone in the USA! We're celebrating this Summer with an episode of Shenanigans that will give you some insight into your favorite Haunting U hosts. Keep the builds going and have a wonderful Summer! Resources mentioned du…

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Episode 71-Lighting Revisited 1:11:56

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Episode 71-Lighting Revisited Published 01 June 2023 Hosts: John Schelt, Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed Something went wrong with our original episode discussing lighting (Episode 8) so we decided to revisit the topic incorporating everything we've learned since the original episode aired. Resources mentioned during this episode: Haunt LEDs changed the…

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Episode 70-HauntFest Mayhem with Roseann and Scott 1:15:31

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Episode 70-HauntFest Mayhem with Roseann and Scott Published 04 May 2023 Hosts: Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed Roseann and Scott from HauntFest Mayhem give us an inside peek at this brand new festival coming to Athens, GA this month! Resources mentioned during this episode: HauntFest Mayhem: www.hauntfest.us HauntFest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com…

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Episode 69-Fear Expo 23 Recap 1:11:26

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Episode 69-Fear Expo 23 Recap Published 09 April 2023 Hosts: Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed Leslie and her husband had a fantastic time at Fear Expo 2023! Come along with us as we recount all the awesome things she experienced. Resources mentioned during this episode: TFFX Masks: https://www.facebook.com/tffxmasks Project Backfire Design & Creations: h…

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Episode 68-Creating Our Next Big Character 1:36:30

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Episode 68-Creating Our Next Big Character Published 01 March 2023 Hosts: Keoni Hutton, John Schelt, & Leslie Reed We're back to planning for our 2023 Haunt Season and are working on a new character. Listen in and see what goes into creating each of our characters. This episode is sponsored by Stand Out Marketing and we welcome Stephen Szortyka to …

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Episode 67 - Fear Expo Live 23 Preview with Doug Sheldon 1:10:39

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Episode 67-Fear Expo Live 23 Preview with Doug Sheldon Published 01 February 2023 Hosts: Keoni Hutton & John Schelt Its convention season! We're getting ready for all the excitement of convention season and we've brought Doug Sheldon back to give us a preview of all the excitement planned for Fear Expo. Resources mentioned during this episode: Fear…

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Episode 66-Chamberof Haunters Lookahead 2023 with Robert Nulton 1:27:56

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Episode 66-Chamber of Haunters Lookahead 2023 Published 01 January 2023 Hosts: Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed Happy New Year! As has become our tradition, we invited the President of the Chamber of Haunters back to talk about all the exciting things the Chamber has in store for the new year. Raise a glass to a frightful 2023! Resources mentioned during…

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Episode 65-Halloween 22 Wrapup 1:37:08

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Episode 65-Operating Your Haunt Published 13 Dec 2022 Hosts: Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed What a season! With three haunts in the books, the hosts take some time to recap and reflect on the 2022 haunting season. Curl up with a nice hot cocoa and relive the highs and lows of Halloween 22. See y'all next year! Resources mentioned during this episode: H…

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Episode 64-Campfire Stories 43:09

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Episode 64-Campfire Stories Published 31 Oct 2022 Hosts: John Schelt, Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed Happy Halloween! With the big day finally upon us, and all of Keoni's haunts closed, we can take a breather and celebrate our favorite holiday with a retelling of some of our favorite spooky stories. Hear Batman: The Audio Adventures, Edger Allen Poe's …

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Episode 63-Operating Your Haunt 1:30:35

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Episode 63-Operating Your Haunt Published 18 Oct 2022 Hosts: Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed One haunt down, two to go! With the Candlelighter's Ghost House open for the season, we take a look at the way they operate their haunt and draw some lessons for our own. Resources mentioned during this episode: Haunting U can be found at www.hauntingu.com. Sang…

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Episode 62-Haunted Ship 22 Layout 1:32:39

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Episode 62-Haunted Ship 22 Layout Published 16 Sep 2022 Hosts: John Schelt, Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed Keoni's getting in a little over his head designing 3 haunts this year. We take a deep dive into the layout for a zombie-themed haunt in an abandoned building, and the Haunted Ship we've been planning for the last few episodes. Resources mentioned…

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Episode 61-Haunted Ship 22 Storyline 1:13:51

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Episode 61-Haunted Ship 22 Storyline Published 1 Sep 2022 Hosts: Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed We dive into the first phase of the Haunting U method to start designing our 2022 Haunted Ship. We examine and begin to develop the Goals, Audience, Theme and Backstory. Resources mentioned during this episode: Haunting U can be found at www.hauntingu.com. S…

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Episode 60-The Pitch 1:08:46

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Episode 60-The Pitch Published 15 Aug 2022 Hosts: John Schelt, Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed A new haunting opportunity is coming to fruition, so we discuss our pitch and how we want to convince show owners to let us run a haunt. Resources mentioned during this episode: Haunting U can be found at www.hauntingu.com. Sanguine Creek Estates: www.scehaunt…

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Episode 59-Live from Midsummer Scream 2022 1:44:31

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Episode 59-Live from Midsummer Scream 2022 Published 31 July 2022 Hosts: John Schelt, Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed Join Keoni, John and Leslie live on the show floor at Midsummer Scream 2022 as we talk about the convention and meet some of the amazing vendors who exhibited at the show. Filmed live at the Long Beach Convention Center on July 31, 2022 …