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Episode 828 - Halloween Wrap-Up, 2023

11/10/2023

This time, we are wrapping Halloween all up! With 139 unique stops, there’s much to discuss.

Listen in and enjoy!

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Episode 827 - Force of Nature: Figmets, Downtown Repertory’s "fangs!," & More Home Haunt Hops

11/8/2023

This time, we are back with another big Halloween Haunt Hop episode, including Force of Nature's "Figments," Holiday Fantasies Come to Life - Classic Monsters, The Graveyard, Rotten Apple 907: Let's go to the Movies, Circus of Nightmares, Burbank Clown House, Bel Aire Manor, The Nightmare on Orchard, The Buena Vista Haunt, Chains of Wakefield, Downtown Repertory Theater Company's "fangs!" and more!

Listen in and enjoy!

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Episode 826 - Parks and Cons Crew Home Haunt Hop Night in the Inland Empire

11/6/2023

This time, we are back with another big Halloween Haunt Hop episode (including The Hellman Pirate Ship, Straite to Hale Presents Freak Show at the Creek, Hellsir: Stranger Things X Ghostbusters, Haydenville Haunter Presents "The Dollhouse," and Reichland Asylum), but this time we brought some friends along!

A very big THANK YOU to Sara Carter, Ted Dougherty, Sal Garnica, Claire Houser-Garnica, and Mark Wieczorek for joining us on the podcast!

Listen in and enjoy!

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Episode 825 - Home Haunt Hops from Altadena, Glendale, Santa Clarita, & More

11/2/2023

This time, we are back with a big Halloween Home Haunt Hop episode, including Halloweentown, Madame Mysterium, The Spooky Strip, Midwick Manor, Haunted Groundz, Wildwood's Ghostly Saloon, Sombras Cemetery, The Farm Haunt: Dr. Diablo's Haunted Pumpkin Patch, Pumpkin Hallow Haunt, and more!

Listen in and enjoy!

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Episode 824 - Behind the Scenes of Knott’s Scary Farm’s Origins: The Curse of Calico - The Veil Thins: An Unofficial 50th Anniversary Podcast Series

10/31/2023

This time, we take you to another behind-the-scenes that was 50 (or at least 4) years in the making. Join us, as writer Ted Dougherty takes us on a fascinating tour behind the scenes of the story of Sarah Marshall, and the denizen of Calico, in Origins: The Curse of Calicio!

We are proud to capture these moments in history and hope you enjoy.

The video may be found at: https://youtu.be/VcnpREbGcrI

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Episode 823 - Monster Fest & Home Haunt Hops from Long Beach, Lakewood, South OC, & More

10/28/2023

This time, we are back with a big Halloween Home Haunt Hop episode, including SpooksieBoo's Monster Fest, The Neverending Story, Fairbrook Manor, The Goblin of Glorywhite, The Curse of the Raven, Stanleyhaus - Haunted Mansion Holiday, Nightmare Before Christmas, Haunted Mansion Haunt, and more!

Listen in and enjoy!

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Episode 822 - Behind the Scenes of Knott’s Scary Farm’s Legacy Haunt Store & Museum - The Veil Thins: An Unofficial 50th Anniversary Podcast Series

10/26/2023

This time, we take you to another behind-the-scenes that was 50 years in the making. Join us as Plague Production’s Jon Cooke and Ted Dougherty take us on a fascinating tour behind the scenes of Knott’s Scary Farm’s 50th Anniversary Legacy Haunt Store & Museum!

We are proud to capture these moments in history and hope you enjoy!

The video may be found at: https://youtu.be/LJXjxZb_Pkg

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Episode 821 - Haunted Rose, Wolf Creek Island, Anton, Pirates on Sevilla, & More Home Haunts in Temecula, Murietta, Whittier, Etc.

10/23/2023

This time, we are back with a big Halloween Haunt Hop episode, including Wolf Creek Island, Anton Haunt, Kraklow Family Christmas Lights, Pirate House on Sevilla, The Martin's Spooky Amusement Park, The Haunted Rose, Bogardus Avenue, Lisco Street, and more!

Listen in and enjoy!

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Episode 820 - The House at Haunted Hill, Steam Town Gotham, & More Home Haunts

10/21/2023

This time, we are back with a big Halloween Haunt Hop episode, including Community Creep Mini Golf & Arcade, Steam Town Gothan, Ghoulish Delights, Ravenswood Manor, Hillhurst Haunted Circus, The House at Haunted Hill, Halloween at Bellamy Place Lights, El Padro Manor, and Ghostly Gourds of Glenhaven!

Listen in and enjoy!

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Episode 819 - Son of Monsterpalooza, Rotting Hill Cemetery, & a Toluca Lake Haunt Hop

10/18/2023

This time, we are back with a big Halloween episode. First, we talk about our weekend at Son of Monsterpalooza. Then, we get on the road for our first official Home Haunt Hop of 2023! Stops include Rotting Hill Cemetery, Rock & Roll Never Dies, Lilly Hall, & many more.

Listen in and enjoy!

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Episode 818 - LA Haunted Hayride, Nightmare at Dos Lagos, & Disneyana Fan Club Expo

10/16/2023

This time, we are back with three stops. First, we return to Griffith Park for the latest version of LA Haunted Hayride! Next, we head to Corona for the incredibly unique Nightmare at Dos Lagos. Then, we journey to Anaheim for all the fun of the Disneyana Fan Club Expo.

Listen in and enjoy!

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Episode 817 - Lights Out at Pomona Fairplex, Delusion: Nocturnes & Nightmares, & Hollywood Show

10/14/2023

This time, we are back with three stops. First, we return to Fairplex for the first year of Lights Out! Next, we take one last trip to the Phillips Estate for this year’s Delusion. Then, we meet Mama at the Hollywood Show.

Listen in and enjoy!

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Episode 816 - Shaqtoberfest & The Family Guy Experience

10/12/2023

This time, we are back with two stops. First, we return to Long Beach for Shaqtoberfest! Then, we are all-in on the new The Family Guy Experience in Los Angeles.

Listen in and enjoy!

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Episode 815 - Behind the Scenes of Knott’s Scary Farm The Chilling Chambers Maze - The Veil Thins: An Unofficial 50th Anniversary Podcast Series

10/10/2023

This time, we take you to a behind the scenes that was 50 years in the making. Join us as attraction writer/director & historian, Ted Dougherty, reveals fascinating details on Knott’s Scary Farm’s 50th anniversary tribute maze, The Chilling Chambers. Additionally, Digital Marketing Manager, Taylor Underwood, shares stories of his history with the event and the marketing approach to this attraction and the 50th anniversary.

We are proud to capture these moments in history and hope you enjoy!

The slideshow, with visuals, may be found at https://youtu.be/NXL8BrMh8uw

The mentioned tour, from October 4, 2014, may be found at https://youtu.be/kiZ1Y5a0DUA!

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Episode 814 - Halloween 45 & Six Flags Magic Mountain Fright Fest, 2023

10/6/2023

This time, we are back with two stops. First, we return to Pasadena for Halloween 45! Then, we discuss our experiences with the new "Saw X" and "The Conjuring" mazes and the other Fright Fest offerings!

Listen in and enjoy!

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Episode 813 - Boney Island & Howl-O-Scream, 2023

10/3/2023

This time, we are back with two stops. First, we return to San Diego for a look at the 3rd iteration of Howl-O-Scream! Then, we talk about the absolutely whimsical return of Boney Island.

Listen in and enjoy!

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Episode 812 - Creep I.E. Aftermath, Magic of the Jack-O-Lanterns, & the 2023 KSF P&C Crew Night

9/30/2023

This time, we are back with a triple dose of Halloween flavored fun. First, we return to Knott’s for our second Scary Farm Parks and Cons Crew Night! Then, we journey back to Ontario for the latest iteration of Creep I.E. with their new Aftermath show. Lastly, we make our first visit to Whittier Narrows for the charming Magic of the Jack-O-Lanterns.

Listen in and enjoy!

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Episode 811 - The Veil Thins: An Unofficial Knott’s Scary Farm 50th Anniversary Podcast Series - Opening Night

9/26/2023

This time, we take you to the heart of opening night of the 50th anniversary of Knott’s Scary Farm! New mazes! New shows! Old traditions! Join us as we break down this historic event’s opening.

Listen in and enjoy!

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Episode 810 - Creep It Real OC & 626 Expo, 2023

9/21/2023

This time, we are back with another double dose of fun. First, we return to creep It Real OC for their latest show. Then, we journey back to Rosemead for the latest iteration of the 626 Expo.

Listen in and enjoy!

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Episode 809 - Force of Nature: Arcanum & Pirates Dinner Adventure: VamPirates, 2023

9/18/2023

This time, we are back with a double dose of Halloween spirit. First, we return to Force of Nature Productions for their immersive haunt experience, Arcanum. Then, we journey back to Buena Park for the latest iteration of Pirates Dinner Adventure: VamPirates.

Listen in and enjoy!

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Episode 808 - USH Halloween Horror Nights, 2023

9/11/2023

This time, we are back at Universal Studios Hollywood for Halloween Horror Nights (HHN) 2023.

Listen in and enjoy!

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Episode 807 - Disneyland Halloween Time, Oogie Boogie Bash, and P&C Update, 2023

9/7/2023

This time, we are all-in on Disneyland Resort Halloween and a quick life update.

Listen in and enjoy!

The referenced Oogie Boogie Bash Strategies video may be found at https://youtu.be/eBGv2ztkUrQ?si=Z4GJP4FP0oHAaMxW.

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Episode 806 - Universal Studios Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights (HHN) Behind the Scenes Tour, 2023

9/1/2023

This time, we are at Universal Studios Hollywood for a behind-the-scenes tour of two of the 2023 Halloween Horror Nights houses, “Universal Monsters: Unmasked” and “Chucky: Ultimate Kill Count.”

Listen in as John Murdy discusses the work for this year!

Listen in and enjoy, or if you'd prefer to watch, visit our YouTube Channel, https://youtu.be/TLnWXqVQ5pU.

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Episode 805 - The Veil Thins: An Unofficial Knott’s Scary Farm 50th Anniversary Podcast Series - Nightmares Revealed

8/28/2023

This time, we take you to the streets of Ghost Town, where the little town of Calico played host to a huge announcement event for Knott’s Scary Farm’s 50th anniversary! Join us, as we break down this historic event that featured some historic moments.

Listen in and enjoy!

The YouTube video of the Ted Dougherty's "History of Scary Farm" presentation may be found at https://youtu.be/eIweCPhftjg?si=01yxvQbvpijYlhsl.

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Episode 804 - The Glendale Show & Japan World Heroes, 2023

8/21/2023

This time, we are back at The Glendale Show (AKA The All-American Collector Show) & Japan World Heroes!

Listen in and enjoy!

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