Best The Dead On Queue Crew Podcasts (2025)

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Haunt Law: How to cover your a$$ with waivers, contracts, & preparation. 1:30:50

15d ago1:30:50

1:30:50

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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How to get more people to your Haunted Attraction: Philip Hernandez 1:44:16

1M ago1:44:16

1:44:16

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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Create Killer Videos and Photos of Your Haunt with Haunting Media 1:38:44

2M ago1:38:44

1:38:44

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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Ask the Haunt Expert: Leonard Pickel 1:38:44

4M ago1:38:44

1:38:44

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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The Ghosts of Past, Present, & Future: Alcohol Sales, Safety, Queue Lines, S'mores & MORE! 1:19:29

5M ago1:19:29

1:19:29

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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The Evolution of Haunted Attractions with Beverly & Nick Pappas 1:46:11

6M ago1:46:11

1:46:11

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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How does your Haunt compare? The 2024 Haunt Industry Report 1:15:40

7M ago1:15:40

1:15:40

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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Manage & Organize Your Scare Crew with Sithon.io 1:02:30

8M ago1:02:30

1:02:30

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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Special FX Makeup Tips from the Dead Factory Haunted House 1:05:48

9M ago1:05:48

1:05:48

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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Upsells & Upgrades: Make More Revenue At Your Haunted Attraction 1:28:14

10M ago1:28:14

1:28:14

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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Guerrilla (Haunt) Marketing and Other Creative Marketing Tips with FearWorm 1:04:21

11M ago1:04:21

1:04:21

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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Wall Textures & Techniques: Create Burn Effects, Aging, & Fundamentals 1:55:00

1y ago1:55:00

1:55:00

Creating realistic scenes requires detailed wall panels. But where do you start? Should you use a light base paint or black? What are simple ways to distress your sets? How do you make charred walls, peeling paint, bubbled paint? What materials do you need to create amazing sets? We answer these questions and more during this Master Class with Scen…

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Introduction to Animatronics with Ed Gannon 1:44:14

1y ago1:44:14

1:44:14

Let's talk about things that move in your haunted attraction. Yes, animatronics can be complex and scary to attempt by yourself. But what if animatronics weren't as scary as you thought? Join co-host & haunt veteran Ed Gannon as he breaks down some simple takeaways that just might change the way you look at animations. You can also find Ed Gannon a…

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Scare Tactics: How To Scare the Crap Out Of Your Customers 1:10:37

1y ago1:10:37

1:10:37

Inside a Haunted Attraction, it's all about the SCARE! But how do you pull it off when your audience gets braver every year? Learn the proper techniques to create that perfect scare that can be effective over and over again. We'll talk about Actor Tools, Set Design, & Scare Techniques. To join us next time LIVE and get this video master class, beco…

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Wicker Manor: The Journey from Home Haunter to Pro 1:08:08

1+ y ago1:08:08

1:08:08

Sean 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 haunted attraction business, visit our homebase at HauntersToolbox.c…

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Terror in the Corn: Mazes, Marketing, Management & Monsters 1:50:36

1+ y ago1:50:36

1:50:36

Join 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, shares his knowledge about building corn mazes, designing…

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Improve your haunted attraction in 2024 | Haunted Attraction Network 1:35:41

1+ y ago1:35:41

1:35:41

What 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. Find Philip here: Haunted Attraction Network Start and grow …

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Take Your Haunt From Good to Great with The Scare Factor 2:01:00

1+ y ago2:01:00

2:01:00

What 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.

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Haunted Hollows & Warehouse of Nightmares 45:23

1+ y ago45:23

45:23

Come 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.

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WickedFest: Halloween/Horror Con in Hannibal,MO 24:06

1+ y ago24:06

24:06

Hannibal'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, MO. 63401 More info: https://www.facebook.com/wickedfest Don…

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Are your Scare Actors ready? Japes Palles helps you get them ready. 1:41:31

2y ago1:41:31

1:41:31

Get 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 customers, how to scare someone using the word BOO! (yes, …

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The Haunt Hour: We get interviewed by Dan, Troy, & Suzie! 1:35:55

2y ago1:35:55

1:35:55

Check 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 ScareIt Badges... PLUS a ton more questions and BS from the…

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ADA Haunt Design: Preparing Your Attraction for People with Disabilities 1:13:38

2y ago1:13:38

1:13:38

Join 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 as well. Contact Leonard Pickel at Hauntrepreneurs.com…

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Ticketing & Queue Lines: Make more profit while keeping your guests happy 1:04:58

2y ago1:04:58

1:04:58

Would 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. Timed ticketing can let you streamline your ticket sale…

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Haunt Tips from the Haunted Attraction Association 38:16

2y ago38:16

38:16

The 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://hauntedattractionnetwork.com/ To learn more about the Haunted Attraction …

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Haunt Business Plans 101: Starting an Attraction Doesn't Have To Be Scary 1:44:00

2y ago1:44:00

1:44:00

To 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 "outline". It shows you how to get there and keeps you …

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Should you hire a Haunt Consultant? (and our Transworld review) 1:10:54

2+ y ago1:10:54

1:10:54

The 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 Haunt Consultant doesn't have to be scary. Scott Swenson expl…

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Come see us at TransWorld! Look for ScareIt Badges-Booth1443 1:29

2+ y ago1:29

1:29

We'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 photo of ScareIt Badges in the wild and be entered to win (…

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Should you use TikTok at your Haunt? You might do this instead 1:27:27

2+ y ago1:27:27

1:27:27

(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 on the way out? Philip Hernandez tries to talk you out of it usin…

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A Scary Christmas: Turn Your Haunt Into a Twisted Wonderland 1:10:09

2+ y ago1:10:09

1:10:09

To 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 Insanity Haunted House. They've done it. Listen in... Happy Holidays from…

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Haunt Season Post-mortem: The Past, Present, & Future 1:52:36

2+ y ago1:52:36

1:52:36

How 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 where you live How to overcome burnout and choices you can mak…

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Halloween Traditions (& Spooky Tunes) with Lesley Bannatyne 1:29:09

2+ y ago1:29:09

1:29:09

Our 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 Bannatyne is an American author who writes extensively on H…

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13 Ways To Get More People To Your Haunt 1:41:44

3y ago1:41:44

1:41:44

Whether 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.

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S2-11 Dead On Queue - {NPC'S} 1:18:19

3y ago1:18:19

1:18:19

In this episode we discuss NPC's... Hope you dont like Maroon 5. :) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dead-on-queue/support

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Haunted Attraction Marketing with FearWorm 1:10:14

3y ago1:10:14

1:10:14

To 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 your marketing.…

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Hiring & Training Scare Actors: From Application to Opening Night 1:11:08

3y ago1:11:08

1:11:08

To 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, hire, sort, train, cast, and schedule all of these applicants …

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Haunt Insurance: Are you really covered? You may not be. 52:46

3y ago52:46

52:46

Craig 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 exclusive masterclasses; become a Haunt Master member at H…

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S2-10 Dead On Queue - {RUINING YOUR CHILDHOOD ONE EPISODE AT A TIME} 1:10:20

3y ago1:10:20

1:10:20

In this episode Kurt admits his love for Delfinos... yes, those Delfinos. We discuss which Pokemon we would have "congress" with, and finally we talk about our feelings. So join us on this emotional rollercoaster of an episode! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dead-on-queue/support…

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Fire Safety & Actor Safety with Fear Asylum 43:07

3y ago43:07

43:07

One 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 Haunter's Toolbox. Join here. Thanks to Guy Buck Burdick fr…

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S2-9 Dead On Queue - {MAGNIFICENT STORIES, ENDEAVORS IN PORN, AND THE FUTURE} 1:21:15

3+ y ago1:21:15

1:21:15

What more do you need to know? We share many stories from our past and then briefly discuss where we want to bring the show! ;)) So tune in for a while and take it easssssyyyyy OH YEAHHHHH!!!!!!! OHHHHHH YEAHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dead-on-queue/support…

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The Growing Pains of an Outdoor Haunt with Zombie Farms 57:39

3+ y ago57:39

57:39

Cynthia 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 and cons of outdoor haunts How actor management is differe…

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S2- 8 Dead on Queue - {AWAKENING FROM THE LONG SLUMBER & ZOOTOPIA} 1:08:24

3+ y ago1:08:24

1:08:24

Holy fucklenuggles its been a bit.... We are back, hopefully more habitually now that shit has changed so heres to that ;) Today we talk about Kurts addiction to Zootopia. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dead-on-queue/support

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Monsters & Mindset: Creative Planning for Your Attraction 52:33

3+ y ago52:33

52:33

Things 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 Master Class, become a Haunt Master member at HauntersToolbox.com S…

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Haunt Industry Trends & Preparing for Next Season 1:06:27

3+ y ago1:06:27

1:06:27

We 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 Haunted attractions in 2021 To sit in on these monthly Mast…

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Halloween Special: Crawford School of Terror, Midnight Syndicate, Terror Isle 1:32:25

3+ y ago1:32:25

1:32:25

We 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.

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Scare Acting 101: Hiring, Training, and Firing 1:22:51

3+ y ago1:22:51

1:22:51

In 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

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Not Afraid To Slay: Women of the Haunt Industry 33:12

4y ago33:12

33:12

In 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.

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The Psychology of Fear: How to Make Your Haunt Scarier 1:23:21

4y ago1:23:21

1:23:21

Matt 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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The Future of the Haunted Attraction Association 21:27

4y ago21:27

21:27

Changes are coming to the Haunted Attraction Association. The new president, Spencer Terry, explains the future of the HAA and how BIG changes are coming. Are you a member? This original podcast episode was recorded by https://hauntedattractionnetwork.com/

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Part 2: Transworld Halloween & Attractions Show 49:19

4y ago49:19

49:19

Part 2 of our Transworld Halloween & Attraction Show interviews. Go support the people heard in this podcast. :) Graphitti FX: https://graffitifx.com Psychotic Circus of Savannah: https://youtube.com/c/ThePsychoticCircusofSavannah Demski Creations: http://www.demskicreations.com/ ScareIT Badges: https://www.scareitbadges.com/ Swag Smart: https://sc…

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