Latest Escapegame Podcast Episodes
Wicker Manor: The Journey from Home Haunter to Pro
HaunTopic Radio: Haunted Attractions | Haunted Houses | Halloween | Haunters - February 24, 2024 00:19 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsSean Herman takes us through the Wicker Manor and tells us how he will transition from a haunt in his two-car garage into a permanent location. Wicker Manor was featured on ABC’s Great Halloween Fright Fight and also won Best International Haunt in an award show. To start your own haunt...
Terror in the Corn: Mazes, Marketing, Management & Monsters
HaunTopic Radio: Haunted Attractions | Haunted Houses | Halloween | Haunters - January 28, 2024 21:18 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsJoin the haunt community at HauntersToolbox.com and start your own haunted attraction or grow your current haunt business. Get instant access to haunt master classes, the haunt library, haunt vendor discounts, and haunt coaching. Bart Butler from Terror in the Corn located in Erie, Colorado, s...
Improve your haunted attraction in 2024 | Haunted Attraction Network
HaunTopic Radio: Haunted Attractions | Haunted Houses | Halloween | Haunters - December 18, 2023 01:01 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsWhat can you do before next season to improve your brand, your marketing, and your attraction? Are you focused on the right things? Philip Hernandez, from the Haunted Attraction Network, lets us in on a few things he noticed in 2023 that will be game-changers for the future of your haunt. ...
Take Your Haunt From Good to Great with The Scare Factor
HaunTopic Radio: Haunted Attractions | Haunted Houses | Halloween | Haunters - November 13, 2023 21:22 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsWhat makes a Haunt a GREAT one? The Scare Factor reveals their secret list of what they look for as they review haunted attractions. What to do and what not to do. We all can improve our attractions, here's your list. Become a member of The Haunter's Toolbox and make your attraction great.
Haunted Hollows & Warehouse of Nightmares
HaunTopic Radio: Haunted Attractions | Haunted Houses | Halloween | Haunters - October 10, 2023 14:56 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsCome with us as we tour a couple of haunted attractions in and around Hannibal, Missouri. Haunted Hollows Haunted Trail Warehouse of Nightmares Don't forget your ScareIt Badges for your Haunt parties and to reward your haunt staff this season. Buy them here.
WickedFest: Halloween/Horror Con in Hannibal,MO
HaunTopic Radio: Haunted Attractions | Haunted Houses | Halloween | Haunters - September 21, 2023 00:10 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsHannibal's inaugural Halloween & Horror Con! October 7th 2023 ~ 1:00PM until 9:00PM Celebrity Guests, Vendors and Costume Contest. Kids 10 and under are free. Price of admission: $20.00 Guaranteed to be frighteningly fun Admiral Coontz Recreation Center ~ 301 Warren Barrett Dr.~ Hannibal, ...
Are your Scare Actors ready? Japes Palles helps you get them ready.
HaunTopic Radio: Haunted Attractions | Haunted Houses | Halloween | Haunters - September 01, 2023 02:44 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsGet your Haunt started at HauntersToolbox.com Japes Palles, a scare actor manager and scare actor, shares many tips and tactics to build a strong team and how to make your haunted attraction one to remember. We cover things like queue line acting, creating zones, actor safety, handling rude...
The Haunt Hour: We get interviewed by Dan, Troy, & Suzie!
HaunTopic Radio: Haunted Attractions | Haunted Houses | Halloween | Haunters - August 01, 2023 03:16 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsCheck out the Haunt Hour every Tuesday and their LIVE program for Haunters at https://www.facebook.com/haunthour The tables have turned! We get drilled by the team at Haunt Hour. Everything from how we got started in Halloween, who we would choose "Dan or Troy"??, and what is going on with Sca...
ADA Haunt Design: Preparing Your Attraction for People with Disabilities
HaunTopic Radio: Haunted Attractions | Haunted Houses | Halloween | Haunters - June 29, 2023 22:59 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsJoin our membership community at HauntersToolbox.com and talk with the Haunt professionals each month. Leonard Pickel shows you how to design your haunted attraction for people with disabilities so that they can enjoy your show as well. Not only wheelchair accessibility but other disabilities...
Ticketing & Queue Lines: Make more profit while keeping your guests happy
HaunTopic Radio: Haunted Attractions | Haunted Houses | Halloween | Haunters - May 31, 2023 02:04 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsWould you like to have more control over your queue line? Would you like to know how many people are going to be there for the entire night before you even open? Implementing a virtual queue line can let your customers be entertained the whole evening while they spend more money at your event...
Haunt Tips from the Haunted Attraction Association
HaunTopic Radio: Haunted Attractions | Haunted Houses | Halloween | Haunters - April 24, 2023 21:30 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsThe Haunted Attraction Network interviewed 5 new board members from the Haunted Attraction Association about their experience in the haunt industry and picked their brains. You get to enjoy their tips & strategies! To check out the Haunted Attraction Network, go here: https://hauntedattraction...
Haunt Business Plans 101: Starting an Attraction Doesn't Have To Be Scary
HaunTopic Radio: Haunted Attractions | Haunted Houses | Halloween | Haunters - March 31, 2023 21:52 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsTo join us once a month in these LIVE Master Classes, be a Haunt Master Member at HauntersToolbox.com A business plan for your haunted attraction is necessary for keeping you on track with your goals and it helps when you need to get your permits or funding. Think of it like a "road map" or an...
Should you hire a Haunt Consultant? (and our Transworld review)
HaunTopic Radio: Haunted Attractions | Haunted Houses | Halloween | Haunters - February 25, 2023 14:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsThe word "Consultant" can leave a bad taste in your mouth if you've ever been burnt by someone who promised to make your attraction better but didn't. Or if you think that you can do everything on your own, without professional feedback. It doesn't have to be that way. Choosing the right Haun...
Come see us at TransWorld! Look for ScareIt Badges-Booth1443
HaunTopic Radio: Haunted Attractions | Haunted Houses | Halloween | Haunters - January 31, 2023 18:00 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsWe'll be at the Transworld Halloween & Attractions show in St.Louis, MO between Feb.2-5th, 2023 at booth 1443 at the ScareIt Badges booth. Stop by and say hello. Mention that you're a podcast listener and receive a special gift. We'll also be holding a contest if you're at the show. Take a ph...
Should you use TikTok at your Haunt? You might do this instead
HaunTopic Radio: Haunted Attractions | Haunted Houses | Halloween | Haunters - January 22, 2023 18:32 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 46 ratings(even if you don't plan on using TikTok. There are useful social media tips & tricks inside this episode) Why you should NOT use TikTok at your Haunt Have you been wondering HOW to use TikTok the right way at your Haunt to attract customers? Is it worth starting an account? Is TikTok o...
A Scary Christmas: Turn Your Haunt Into a Twisted Wonderland
HaunTopic Radio: Haunted Attractions | Haunted Houses | Halloween | Haunters - December 20, 2022 00:57 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsTo join these Master Classes live, become a Haunt Master at HauntersToolbox.com Have you ever opened your attraction for Christmas? What's it take to do it successfully? Do you have to change everything? We learn how with Sir Henry's Haunted Trail, Asylum X Haunted House, and Insani...
Haunt Season Post-mortem: The Past, Present, & Future
HaunTopic Radio: Haunted Attractions | Haunted Houses | Halloween | Haunters - November 27, 2022 15:59 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsHow did your Haunt Season go?? We had some ups & downs. And some BIG changes are in store for 2023. Some of our Haunt Master members share their experiences and give you a sneak peek behind their businesses. In this podcast episode you'll learn: How marketing varies greatly depending on wher...
Halloween Traditions (& Spooky Tunes) with Lesley Bannatyne
HaunTopic Radio: Haunted Attractions | Haunted Houses | Halloween | Haunters - October 14, 2022 04:03 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsOur 2022 Halloween Special with Lesley Bannatyne! She knows a lot about Halloween and shares some spooky tales about October traditions, the beginning of Halloween, and the evolution of haunted attractions. Plus, we throw in some tunes to get you in the Halloween mood. About Lesley: Lesley ...
13 Ways To Get More People To Your Haunt
HaunTopic Radio: Haunted Attractions | Haunted Houses | Halloween | Haunters - August 10, 2022 01:12 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsWhether you're a Home Haunter or Haunted Attraction, we all need patrons to show up after the construction is done and the actors are in their spots. But how do we get customers while stretching our budget? Here are 13 different ideas to try this season.
Haunted Attraction Marketing with FearWorm
HaunTopic Radio: Haunted Attractions | Haunted Houses | Halloween | Haunters - July 15, 2022 23:47 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsTo get access to our Haunt Master Class video library, become a Haunt Master at HauntersToolbox.com In this episode, Tyler Barnett from FearWorm discusses ways to increase your attraction's attendance, creative ways to use the space you already have, and things you can do today to improve you...
Hiring & Training Scare Actors: From Application to Opening Night
HaunTopic Radio: Haunted Attractions | Haunted Houses | Halloween | Haunters - July 01, 2022 00:14 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsTo get all of the bonuses that come along with this episode, become a Haunt Master at HauntersToolbox.com Hiring & Training Actors – From Application to Opening Night You have advertised and recruited, and the actor applications are piling in. Now what? You’re wondering how to audition, hi...
Haunt Insurance: Are you really covered? You may not be.
HaunTopic Radio: Haunted Attractions | Haunted Houses | Halloween | Haunters - May 27, 2022 16:07 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsCraig Watt, from Terror Isle in Texas City and a 20-year veteran as an insurance agent, explains Haunt Insurance in simple terms and reveals that the coverage you have may not be covering what you think it does. To get this full episode, instant access to our class library, and monthly live e...
Fire Safety & Actor Safety with Fear Asylum
HaunTopic Radio: Haunted Attractions | Haunted Houses | Halloween | Haunters - April 20, 2022 14:24 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsOne of the biggest hurdles that Haunters face is preparing your attraction for the fire marshal. This podcast episode will get you ready for your inspector and help make your Haunt safer, for your customers and staff. To hear this full Master Class and get the video, become a member of The Ha...
The Growing Pains of an Outdoor Haunt with Zombie Farms
HaunTopic Radio: Haunted Attractions | Haunted Houses | Halloween | Haunters - March 01, 2022 00:36 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsCynthia MacDonald from Zombie Farms in Athens, Georgia shares her experience from start to finish on how she started their outdoor trail and how you can start one too. To get access to this entire Master Class, become a Haunt Master at HauntersToolbox.com Some tips in this podcast: The pros...
Monsters & Mindset: Creative Planning for Your Attraction
HaunTopic Radio: Haunted Attractions | Haunted Houses | Halloween | Haunters - January 16, 2022 15:16 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsThings you'll find in this Haunt Master Class How to save money and time when designing your attraction. How to be more creative. Prepare your mindset for this next season. What do you really need to focus on? ...and lots more things on Haunt Mindset! To listen and view this entire Maste...
Haunt Industry Trends & Preparing for Next Season
HaunTopic Radio: Haunted Attractions | Haunted Houses | Halloween | Haunters - December 05, 2021 16:11 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsWe discuss the Haunt Industry trends of 2021 and what you need to focus on in 2022. Special Guests Philip Hernandez from Haunted Attraction Network and Alex Linebrink from Haunt Pay. Where to focus your time & money in 2022 How customers are changing for the best and worst What happened to...
Halloween Special: Crawford School of Terror, Midnight Syndicate, Terror Isle
HaunTopic Radio: Haunted Attractions | Haunted Houses | Halloween | Haunters - October 27, 2021 11:50 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsWe dive into Halloween with The Crawford School of Terror teaching you lessons in fear, Midnight Syndicate drops some new tracks, and Terror Isle stops in to share his experience as a brand new haunted attraction.
Scare Acting 101: Hiring, Training, and Firing
HaunTopic Radio: Haunted Attractions | Haunted Houses | Halloween | Haunters - September 11, 2021 03:04 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsIn this Master Class we get Allen Hopps from Dark Hour Haunted House and Drew Badger from The Big Scary Show to discuss Scare Actor tips and tricks. Where to find them, how to hire them, ways to train them, and when to let them go. Get all of our master classes at HauntersToolbox.com
Not Afraid To Slay: Women of the Haunt Industry
HaunTopic Radio: Haunted Attractions | Haunted Houses | Halloween | Haunters - August 12, 2021 22:28 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsIn this BONUS episode we talk to Jan Knuth, the author of Not Afraid To Slay, about her journey writing the book and what she learned in the process. We also talk about her Haunt, Grayhouse Haunts. Buy her book here. Become a member of the HauntersToolbox here.
The Psychology of Fear: How to Make Your Haunt Scarier
HaunTopic Radio: Haunted Attractions | Haunted Houses | Halloween | Haunters - July 24, 2021 11:34 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsMatt Scott breaks down the psychology of fear and how you can create scarier sets and creepier characters inside your Haunted Attraction. To attend these LIVE Master Classes become a member at HauntersToolbox.com
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