Scarehouse Podcast

Fear Expert Margee Kerr joins ScareHouse team members Scott Simmons and Katie "Dudders" Dudas to discuss The Forest and the facts and sociological elements that influenced the movie. Margee visited Aokigahara Forest at the base of Mt. Fuji as part of her adventures for her book Scream. **This podcast may contain some movie spoilers**    ScareHouse, in Pittsburgh PA, is one of America's Scariest Halloween Haunted House Attractions (Travel Channel) - featured on Good Morning America, Late Night with Seth Meyers, Nightline, CBS news, Buzzfeed, Geek & Sundry, and many other national media outlets. Subscribe today for new episodes of our ScareHouse podcast. Help us reach new listeners when you leave positive reviews and feedback on iTunes. THANK YOU for your support! Like ScareHouse on Facebook.Follow ScareHouse on Twitter.Watch ScareHouse on YouTube.

They are the masterminds that bring Hollywood quality effects to live each and every night of our season, without the benefits of editing or 2nd takes. From turning Michael Dougherty's Halloween classic Trick r Treat into an immersive pop-up-book, to bringing Krampus and his minions to life, Nino Ballisteri and Maryann Kimbler reveal the secrets to terrorizing haunt fans with state-of-the-art technology. ScareHouse, in Pittsburgh PA, is one of America's Scariest Halloween Haunted House Attractions (Travel Channel) - featured on Good Morning America, Late Night with Seth Meyers, Nightline, CBS news, Buzzfeed, Geek & Sundry, and many other national media outlets. Subscribe today for new episodes of our ScareHouse podcast. Help us reach new listeners when you leave positive reviews and feedback on iTunes. THANK YOU for your support! Like ScareHouse on Facebook.Follow ScareHouse on Twitter.Watch ScareHouse on YouTube.

This season the ScareHouse design team partnered with LEGENDARY to create two all-new attractions based on the twisted imagination of Michael Dougherty, the writer/director of the films Trick ‘r Treat and the upcoming film Krampus. ScareHouse Creative Director Scott Simmons and Art Director Macabre Noir share the secrets and challenges they faced in bringing so many of Krampus’ mischievous underlings from the upcoming film to life - what it was like to work directly with the creators of the film - and how our team created a new attraction that served as both tribute and teaser for the terrifying legacy of Krampus! Krampus will be released on December 4, 2015, by Universal Pictures. This darkly festive tale of a yuletide ghoul is co-written and directed by Michael Dougherty and supported by the Oscar®-winning creature-effects wizardry of Weta Workshop. KRAMPUS features a stellar cast that includes Adam Scott (“Parks and Recreation”), Academy Award® nominee Toni Collette (LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE), Golden Globe n

The ScareHouse podcast is back!  ScareHouse's Kate Dudas and Nicole Conniff return from a weekend of paranormal investigations at Gettysburg with our friend and Ghost Hunters' star Amy Bruni!  Kate and Nicole talk with ScareHouse Creative Director Scott Simmons about the technology, philosophy, and community that thrives among fellow fans of the paranormal when they gather together for a weekend at one of of America's most haunted locations. Plus, Amy Bruni shares a truly creepy experience that rattled her just this past weekend -- reveals the history, mission, and future of Strange Escapes (including a preview of upcoming paranormal investigations and events --  and looks back at her encounters at ScareHouse just last summer.  Visit www.strange-escapes.com for more details about upcoming events all across the country!  ScareHouse, in Pittsburgh PA, is one of America's Scariest Halloween Haunted House Attractions (Travel Channel) - featured on Good Morning America, Late Night with Seth Meyers, Nightline, CBS

Ed Gannon has been in the Haunted house industry for almost 30 years designing, acting and building haunted attractions all over the country! As Director of Attractions and Development for Massachusetts' Spooky World, he designed, built, and managed all entertainment aspects of "America's Halloween Theme Park" for 12 years of operation. He has also created special effects, props, costuming, and makeup for several other Pro haunts, TV commercials & corporate videos. Ed joins ScareHouse Director of Operations Crystal Rupp for a candid and revealing look back at his early days in the industry, and his current role as show designer for Dark Hour Haunted House. ScareHouse, in Pittsburgh PA, is one of America's Scariest Halloween Haunted House Attractions (Travel Channel) - featured on Good Morning America, Late Night with Seth Meyers, CBS news, Buzzfeed, Geek & Sundry, and many other national media outlets. Subscribe today for new episodes of our ScareHouse podcast. Help us reach new listeners when you leave posit

Looking for zombies? Clowns? Demon dolls?  We got a guy. Brookyn born artist, entrepeuneur, and hustler (compliment) Jerry Dalessandro joins ScareHouse Director of Operations Crystal Rupp to talk about Creepy Collection - recorded at the Midwest Haunters Convention 2015.  Creepy Collection's ever growing army of zombies, dolls, demons, clowns, and other nightmare props fill the halls of ScareHouse and other haunted attractions all over the world. Their work has also have been in the horror movies Sibling and The Hole and On The Lot (reality show By Steven Spielberg).  Visit http://www.creepycollection.com to check 'em out! ScareHouse, Pittsburgh's Ultimate Haunted House, has been ranked as one of “America’s Scariest Halloween Attractions” by Travel Channel and featured in multiple online and print publications including USA TODAY, Forbes, AOL News, Yahoo, Funworld, and Money magazine. Subscribe today for new episodes of our ScareHouse podcast. Help us reach new listeners when you leave positive reviews and f

ScareHouse Director of Operations Crystal Rupp and ScareHouse Sociologist Margee Kerr wrap up this year's Midwest Haunters Convention: the largest Halloween show of its kind in the US!  MHC serves haunted attraction industry professionals, home haunters, and enthusiasts with a tradeshow, education, chartered bus tours and entertainment. Visit www.midwesthauntersconvention.com for more information! Crystal and Margee hit the road home and share highlights from the convention, and the last few weeks of travel and adventure. Plus, Margee shares her mind-blowing appearance at the World's Largest Book Expo in support of her upcoming book Scream! Chillding Adventures in the Science Of Fear (currently available for preorder from Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and your favorite book sellers.) - and discusses new immersive theater experiences in Philadelphia and New York City.  ScareHouse, in Pittsburgh PA, is one of America's Scariest Halloween Haunted House Attractions (Travel Channel) - featured on Good Morning America,

ScareHouse Art Director joins us for a preview of Morose and Macabre's Atrocity Exhibition of dark, twisted and sexy sideshow, cabaret, burlesque, and performance art! This annual event, this year held on May 16th at the Rex Theater, brings together some of the country's most innovative and exciting alternative artists, performers, and weirdos (term of endearmeant)  Macabre joins ScareHouse Creative Director Scott Simmons and Graphic Designer/Photograper Rachellyn Schoen for a fun conversation about Atrocity, artistic communities, the art of hustling, and the best time to schedule performances involving severe body modification. Subscribe today for new episodes of our ScareHouse podcast. Help us reach new listeners when you leave positive reviews and feedback on iTunes. THANK YOU for your support! Like ScareHouse on Facebook.Follow ScareHouse on Twitter.Watch ScareHouse on YouTube.

It's time to recall and recover our 2015 adventures at the world's largest trade show for the haunted attraction industry! ScareHouse scream team members Crystal Rupp, Macabre Noir, and Nino Balistrieri talk about 5 action packed days at TransWorld’s annual Halloween & Attractions show. It's the annual business gathering for owners, designers, and special effect artists involved in the production of haunted houses, hayrides, and special events from all over the world!  ScareHouse, in Pittsburgh PA, is one of America's Scariest Halloween Haunted House Attractions (Travel Channel) - featured on Good Morning America, USA TODAY, Huffington Post, CBS news, Buzzfeed, Forbes, Geek & Sundry, and many other national media outlets. Check out more than 100 exclusive videos on our Youtube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/TheScareHouse  Like ScareHouse on Facebook.Follow ScareHouse on Twitter.Watch ScareHouse on YouTube.    

How can freelance artists stay successful, creative, and positive in a world full of competition, distraction, and negativity? ScareHouse Creative Director Scott Simmons joins costume designer Jen Rocket, graphic artist & photographer Rachellyn Schoen, and design manager Nicole Conniff for an in-depth conversation about the risks and rewards of pursiing a career as a full time artist. This episode is packed with vital information and advice for anyone struggling to stay focused and optimistic in the in the increasingly challenging and ever changing worlds of entertainment design, graphic arts, and fashion.  Subscribe today for new episodes of the ScareHouse podcast every week!  ScareHouse, in Pittsburgh PA, is one of America's Scariest Halloween Haunted House Attractions (Travel Channel) - featured on Good Morning America, USA TODAY, Huffington Post, CBS news, Buzzfeed, Forbes, Geek & Sundry, and many other national media outlets. Check out more than 100 exclusive videos on our Youtube Channel: http://www.you

No matter what people try to tell or sell you, social media is still the most powerful and effective way to attract customers to your haunted house or Halloween event ... and a vital component of any succesful consumer business.   But with trends and habits changing so quickly, how can you get the most out of your marketing plan? ScareHouse is well known for our commitment to social media content and engagement, and Creative Director Scott Simmons is a highly regarded as one of the leading experts on new media marketing in the haunted attraction industry. He joins Communications Technology Masters Student Katie "Dudders" Dudas and ScareHouse Design Manager Niccole Conniff for a fast-paced review of the latest trends in all the top social media platforms. Is Facebook still king? What's changing with Twitter? How are brands utilizing Instagram, Youtube, and other outlets to reach new customers? And can you kids please explain SnapChat to us? Subscribe today for new episodes of the ScareHouse podcast every week!

Veteran ScareHouse manager and performer Crystal Rupp joins Creative Director Scott Simmons and Sociologist Margee Kerr to look back at the explosive growth of Pittsburgh's Ultimate Haunted House, and to look ahead at our ambitious plans for Halloween 2015. Why does it require a full year of planning and analysis to prepare for our season? How has the haunt changed since Crystal joined us 8 seasons ago? And what are the secrets that can help any haunted attraction of any size or budget grow into a financially succesful businesss? Find out in this week's podcast!  New episodes of the ScareHouse podcast every week. Help us reach new listeners when you leave positive feedback or reviews, or contact us directly with suggestions for future episodes. Thanks for the support!  ScareHouse, in Pittsburgh PA, is one of America's Scariest Halloween Haunted House Attractions (Travel Channel) - featured on Good Morning America, USA TODAY, Huffington Post, CBS news, Buzzfeed, Forbes, Geek & Sundry, and many other national

We're back! After a lengthy hiatus the podcast team from one of America's Scariest Hallowen Attractions returns for an extended epsiode ... that has almost nothing to do with haunted houses.  Long-time listeners should be in no way suprised.  Rob Johnston, Laura Kelly, fear expert Dr. Margee Kerr, and Creative Director Scott Simmons talk about Vine superstardom, the dark and scary history of Curious George, the horrors of home ownership, sons of anarchy, football commercials, and snarky feminists.  New episodes every week and thanks for your support and positive feedback!  ScareHouse, in Pittsburgh PA, is one of America's Scariest Halloween Haunted House Attractions (Travel Channel) - featured on Good Morning America, USA TODAY, Huffington Post, CBS news, Buzzfeed, Forbes, Geek & Sundry, and many other national media outlets. Tickets, dates, and more information about Pittsburgh's Ultimate Haunted House available from http://www.scarehouse.com   Special Guest: Rob Johnston.

This week we talk with Kevin, Margee and Scott as they share their experiences about this past season and how successful it was. There were a lot of surprise visits from Legendary folks! Scott and Margee also talk a little more about the ups and downs of working in the haunted house industry - Kevin provides more insight on that topic from his experience going from being a poster child for ScareHouse to going back into the corporate world while finishing up his studies in Mass Communications. We also catch up with Margee and Scott on their plans for IAAPA. This is a great episode to catch up on everything ScareHouse and what you might come to expect for Halloween 2015.Subscribe today for new episodes of our ScareHouse podcast. Help us reach new listeners when you leave positive reviews and feedback on iTunes. Thank YOU for your support! ScareHouse, Pittsburgh's Ultimate Haunted House, has been ranked as one of “America’s Scariest Halloween Attractions” by Travel Channel and featured in multiple online and pri

This week we check in with Rob, Scott, and Margee as they share adventuers about skydiving, the Gathering of the Juggalos, Vine, and all things chilling and thrilling. Our hosts get deep as they talk about the truth and the myth surrounding the Gathering and Rob shares his own experiences with the Fago fanbase. Scott shares what it's like to ride the ups and downs of working in the haunted house industry and Rob fills us in on what's new with Vine. Essential cacth up episode! *No cats were harmed in the recording of this podcast.    ScareHouse, Pittsburgh's Ultimate Haunted House, has been ranked as one of “America’s Scariest Halloween Attractions” by Travel Channel and featured in multiple online and print publications including USA TODAY, Forbes, AOL News, Yahoo, Funworld, and Money magazine. Subscribe today for new episodes of our ScareHouse podcast. Help us reach new listeners when you leave positive reviews and feedback on iTunes. THANK YOU for your support! Like ScareHouse on Facebook.Follow ScareHouse

This week the ScareHouse Podcast is back and talking with Thomas Sweterlitsch who just published his first novel with Putnam titled “Tomorrow and Tomorrow.” Tom lives in Pittsburgh with his wife and daughter.  He has a Master's Degree in Literary and Cultural Theory from Carnegie Mellon University.  He worked for twelve years at the Carnegie Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. Scott Simmons, Rob Johnston, and Margee Kerr talk to Tom about his inspiration, process, and of course horror. The city of Pittsburgh is front and center in this sci-fi horror. It is a must read and already receiving rave reviews.  You can buy it here, find Tom here, and follow him here.     ScareHouse, Pittsburgh's Ultimate Haunted House, has been ranked as one of “America’s Scariest Halloween Attractions” by Travel Channel and featured in multiple online and print publications including USA TODAY, Forbes, AOL News, Yahoo, Funworld, and Money magazine. Subscribe today for new episodes of our ScareHouse podcast. Help

On Wednesday, June 18, President Obama hosted the first-ever Makers Faire at the White House. To celebrate this #NationOfMakers, AlphaLab Gear, the hardware and robotics accelerator program of Innovation Works, hosted a social media Day of Makers event. Some of the top social media folks in Pittsburgh were invited...and the ScareHouse Podcast was one of them. Hear as we sit down with a few of the companies who just completed the AlphaLab Gear program on the awesome things being made in Pittsburgh. Scott and Margee talk to the folks from LifeShel who have built a cell phone case and app to crowdsource safety and work towards preventing sexual violence. LifeShel is partnering with Pittsburgh Action Against Rape to ensure the user is at the forefront of design. No hyperbole-this product will save lives. Next we talk to Matthew Stanton Co-Founder of SolePower.  SolePower insoles allow you to charge a battery pack with the power of your footsteps! Hikers, soldiers, and honestly all of us have found ourselves witho

It's been the best kept secret for over five years but on this week's ScareHouse Podcast we reveal the man behind the axe, the original ScareHouse Bunny actor who took a dirty bunny costume to a whole new level. The ScareHouse Bunny has appeared on several national entertainment blogs, caught the attention of celebrities like Amy Bruni, Tosh.0, and of course terrorized local news anchors like Scott Harbaugh. All secretes are revealed from how the Bunny was born, how he developed his signature moves from dancing to stalking and the ScareHouse podcast team shares some of their favorite Bunny moments. Tune in to hear  Scott Simmons, Dudders, Rob Johnston and Margee Kerr talk to the man behind the axe.      ScareHouse, Pittsburgh's Ultimate Haunted House, has been ranked as one of “America’s Scariest Halloween Attractions” by Travel Channel and featured in multiple online and print publications including USA TODAY, Forbes, AOL News, Yahoo, Funworld, and Money magazine. Subscribe today for new episodes of our Scar

This week special guest host Dudders talks with Christopher deTroy who was in town working with Mike “Tattoo” Krausert and the ScareHouse design team. Chris is the creative director for the New York Renaissance Faire and Forest of Fear. In addition to having mad jousting skills, Chris is an expert in scenic design and detailing. Chris gives us an inside look at what goes into designing a haunt, from wood stain to the importance of sharing and teaching with other designers. Macabre Noir also stops by to share her favorite tips and tricks of design including her love of the color wheel and how to make customers feel a complete sense of immersion inside a set.    ScareHouse, Pittsburgh's Ultimate Haunted House, has been ranked as one of “America’s Scariest Halloween Attractions” by Travel Channel and featured in multiple online and print publications including USA TODAY, Forbes, AOL News, Yahoo, Funworld, and Money magazine. Subscribe today for new episodes of our ScareHouse podcast. Help us reach new listeners

This week’s ScareHouse podcast features the one and only Katie AKA “Dudders” as a special guest host. We find out all about Margee’s recent trip to Bogota, Colombia where she explored the history of the horror genre, popular ghost stories, and the topic of fear in South America.  We also find out what exactly Guinea Pig tastes like. You can find out more about Margee’s adventures at www.margeekerr.com.  This deep podcast also features a discussion of Furries, Juggalos, and Scott discusses the recent cover story featuring ScareHouse on the international magazine “Fun World.” ScareHouse, Pittsburgh's Ultimate Haunted House, has been ranked as one of “America’s Scariest Halloween Attractions” by Travel Channel and featured in multiple online and print publications including USA TODAY, Forbes, AOL News, Yahoo, Funworld, and Money magazine. Subscribe today for new episodes of our ScareHouse podcast. Help us reach new listeners when you leave positive reviews and feedback on iTunes. THANK YOU for your support! Like