8/27/25 The Scare Factor’s Haunt Goer Podcast – Season Four
Welcome to The Scare Factor’s podcast, where we talk all about Halloween haunted attractions. From pet peeves, owner interviews, and scream team participation, you never know what we’ll be talking about next. We just hope you love haunts because we have a lot to say about them! Stay scary!
S4E1: The Haunting Game: Can You Spot the Truth?
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 ourselves (because hey, some of you might be new!) and then dive into eerie encounters, twisted tales, and spine-tingling setups that’ll keep you guessing till the very end.
S4E2: How NOT To Review A Haunted House
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 to leave in the grave.
Whether you’re a haunt owner or a horror fan who loves sharing your experiences, this one’s for you.
→ Why vague reviews don’t help
→ What haunts really want (and need) to hear
→ How to be honest and helpful
→ Our biggest review pet peeves
🎧 Tune in for laughs, lessons, and the unfiltered truth from those who read and write hundreds of Halloween haunted attraction reviews every year.
S4E3: Hoodies & Hot Cider – What Do Haunt Customers REALLY Want?
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:
- What makes a great haunt gift shop experience
- Frightful foods
- The must-have merch every haunt should offer
- Weird or surprising items they’ve seen (and bought!)
- What they personally collect after every haunt trip
- And what they wish more haunts would sell 👀
If you love haunted attractions and love to shop after you scream, this one’s for you.
🎃 Haunt owners: grab a notepad – these are real tips from your real customers!
S4E4: The Story on Story – Relating Haunt Storylines to Customers
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!
S4E5: Fun… or Frightening? What’s ACTUALLY Scary in Haunts?
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 learn what really sends shivers through your next haunt visit. Subscribe to The Scare Factor Podcast, leave us a review, and tell us… what scare technique haunts you most?
S4E6: What Haunt Customers REALLY Want: The Must-Haves for Every Haunted Attraction
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 this isn’t just a review breakdown—we’re highlighting what customers actually care about. From actor engagement to scare variety, from customer service surprises to must-have queue entertainment, this episode is packed with insights every haunt owner (and haunt fan) should hear.
🎙️ Featuring:
👻 Bryan – Team Skelegore (NY)
🧛 Taylor – Team Brady Pack (IN)
👉 Whether you run a haunt or just love visiting them, this episode will give you the inside scoop on what fans really want from their spooky season!
S4E7: Scream Team Showdown – Haunt Actor Horror Stories
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) – each spin a spine-tingling scare-actor anecdote. But here’s the twist: you’ll have to guess which tale belongs to which terror-toting teammate.
🔍 In This Episode:
Multiple hair-raising stories straight from the stages of horror.
Quickfire deduction rounds with Bryan and Vince.
Behind-the-scenes laughs, insider tips, and scare-actor secrets.
S4E8: Theme & Thrills – Haunt Highlights
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 what haunts are great for our specific review categories.
S4E9: Haunt Manners 101: Do’s & Don’ts with Nightmare’s Gate’s Craig Newton
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-filled step, from check-in to finale, stays safe, fun, and respectful.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
Actor Interactions: The golden rules for touching props, grabbing actors, or how not to behave
Photo & Video Guidelines: When it’s okay to snap pics (and when to keep your phone holstered).
Craig also shares behind-the-scenes insights on what haunt operators really want from their guests—and the one mistake that can get you escorted out.
S4E10: All About Haunt Midways
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, and our least favorite midways and what could help boost them into the stratosphere. Whether you’re a haunt owner looking for that special something or a Halloween enthusiast looking for new haunts to see, this episode covers it all.
S4E11: What Does Fear TASTE Like?
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 which haunts tap into our basic senses and make us experience terror in every part of our body.
S4E12: Terrorizing Your Children: How Young Is Too Young To Get Scared?
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 there are for younger guests. We stress how important it is not to traumatize your children and how to find the best haunt for them!