Scarehouse Podcast

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Sinopse

Pittsburgh's family-owned ScareHouse has become nationally recognized as one of Americas best Halloween Haunted Attractions by ABC news, Travel Channel and iconic horror director Guillermo del Toro. It has also been featured on Good Morning America, Late Night with Seth Meyers, USA TODAY, CBS News, and many other national media outlets. ScareHouse is located inside a historic and notoriously haunted building in Etna, best known as the Elks Lodge 932 (one of the largest and most active Elks chapters in the country.) Many locals and Elks members, as well as most of our crew members, have experienced multiple encounters with strange sights and sounds over the years.

Episódios

  • Episode 14: Steel Advice for The ScareHouse Single Ladies

    21/03/2012 Duração: 31min

    The ScareHouse podcast has covered some frightening topics lately: zombies, Pittsburgh's paranormal history, and the world's longest haunted house... but now we're talking about something really scary: dating and relationships! Pittsburgh Post Gazette advice columnist Mary Ann Wellener joins two of "The ScareHouse Single Ladies" for a fast and fun conversation about dating, relationships, and some of the worst pick-up lines we've ever heard. Mary Anne draws upon her experiences as a wife of 39 years, mother of four, grandmother of 10 and decades of negotiating real estate deals with people of all ages and personalities to provide direct, no-nonsense advice to Pittsburgh Post Gazette readers in her Steel Advice column every week. Need some Steel Advice? Email questions to pgsteeladvice@gmail.com or write to Mary Ann Wellener, Steel Advice Column, c/o Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, 34 Blvd. of the Allies, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Follow Mary Ann on Twitter. ScareHouse, Pittsburgh's Ultimate Haunted House, has been ranke

  • Episode 13: Pittsburgh's Haunted History of Paranormal Activity

    07/03/2012 Duração: 34min

    Tales of the most haunted house in America. The b-25 ghost bomber that disappeared without a trace. Shadowy figures that roam the abandoned halls of the Old Allegheny Jail. And even "the most important ghost story in history" ... just a hint of Pittsburgh's long and haunted legacy of paranormal activity. The experts from "Haunted Pittsburgh" join us to share our city's well documented history of hauntings, secrets, and mysteries...including one of the most chilling real-life accounts of paranormal activity you might ever hear. Plus, a preview of the upcoming Steel City Paracon: your chance to Join TAPS team members Steve Gonsalves, Dave Tango, Amy Bruni, Adam Berry and other expert paranormal investigators for an intimate weekend conference inside the historic Renaissance Hotel in downtown Pittsburgh. This is your chance to socialize, network, and explore all manner of strange and unusual phenomenon with the stars of Ghost Hunters, Paranormal State, and Monster Quest with unique seminars, a walking tour, and

  • Episode 12: World's Longest Haunted House

    29/02/2012 Duração: 27min

    Today we’re bringing you a conversation between ScareHouse Creative Director Scott Simmons and fellow haunted house owner Todd James, who is the owner of Cutting Edge Haunted House in Fort Worth Texas. Cutting Edge was originally a 235,000-square-foot meat-packing plant built in 1908. It is also situated in a part of town historically dubbed "hell's half acre", where infamous wild-west gangsters such as Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Doc Holiday, and Jesse James made history. For several years it was the longest recorded walk-through space of any haunted house, taking 55 minutes to complete – and featured in the Guinness book of world records. Find out more about Cutting Edge Haunted House at www.cuttingedgehauntedhouse.com. 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 f

  • Episode 11: Pittsburgh Zombies in Japan

    15/02/2012 Duração: 42min

    Did you know that Japanese music fans LOVE songs about Pittsburgh's zombie apocalypse? We're kicking off the 2012 season of the ScareHouse podcast with a fun and fast moving conversation about zombies, haunted houses, creepy dolls, and our upcoming paranormal conference with the stars of Ghost Hunters. Hosts Rob Johnston and Laura Kelly join ScareHouse Creative Director Scott Simmons to talk about our "Walking Dead Apocalypse" music video, a tour through Japan, creepy storytellers, and much more. It's a whole new season of the ScareHouse podcast: taking you behind the screams of one of America's Best Haunted Houses, located in one of the most haunted cities in America. 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 l

  • Episode 10: The Last Night of 2011 for Pittsburgh's Ultimate Haunted House

    09/11/2011 Duração: 49min

    It's the last night of our regular season, and the last 2011 episode of the ScareHouse podcast! On Halloween eve 2011 Host Rob Johnston talked with members of the cast and crew, and Creative Director Scott Simmons, about the amazing season for "Pittsburgh's Ultimate Haunted House." It's a bittersweet farewell to The ScareHouse Family, and you're invited to hear their stories about customers, cupcakes, and ... Chris Brown? This is the last bi-weekly episode of our podcast, but stay subscribed for new episodes next year as our Scream Team prepares for next year's attraction! Did you enjoy the new format? Please leave positive feedback on iTunes! Special thanks to Rob Johnston, our Scream Team, our cast, our crew, and our fans for your support! We'll see you again in 2012! 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, Funwor

  • Episode 9: Zombies, Ghost Hunters, and Marriage Proposals

    12/10/2011 Duração: 35min

    ScareHouse has once again been ranked as one of America's "Must See" Haunted Houses by Haunted Attraction Magazine - and also one of the country's best haunted houses by Yahoo News, hauntedhousereviews.com, tophaunts.com, and Travel Channel! The lines are getting longer and the nights are getting longer! Host Rob Johnston checks in with some of the haunt managers, some dancing zombies, "Delirium Dog," and Creative Director Scott Simmons. They talk about their favorite scares, the long days, the Pittsburgh Zombie Fest, our annual visit from our friends from Ghost Hunters, live musical performances inside Delirium 3-D, and a zombie marriage proposal! Join host Rob Johnston for in-depth discussions with The ScareHouse Scream Team. 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

  • Episode 8: Pittsburgh Zombies - Behind the Screams

    28/09/2011 Duração: 27min

    Pittsburgh Zombies is an ALL-NEW attraction devoted to our city’s living dead legacy as “Zombie Capital of the World.” This new attraction features elaborate recreations and references based on iconic Pittsburgh landmarks, now infested with legions of the walking and hungry dead! It's one hour before the doors open, and host Rob Johnston takes you right into the madness of opening weekend for ScareHouse 2011! You'll hear from actors, haunted house managers, make-up artists, graphic artists, customers, and more! Plus, hear from the actors behind some of our most iconic characters: Creepo, Miss Molly, Princess Holly, and Delirium! Join host Rob Johnston for in-depth discussions with the ScareHouse Scream Team! 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 ou

  • Episode 7: Social Media in Pittsburgh

    14/09/2011 Duração: 30min

    Can social media be used to make the world a better place? Can it not just improve but actually save lives? Host Rob Johnston joins Michelle from BurghBaby.com, Laura Kelly from "Team Tassy," ScareHouse Creative Director Scott Simmons, and ScareHouse Senior Manager Margee Kerr for a fast-moving conversation about twitter, Facebook, and the power of social media and social good. They talk about social-media driven fundraising efforts such as "Meet Tassy" and our annual "Crazy Scary" (both of which benefit children and young people in need) and reveal how social media continues to grow and thrive in Pittsburgh. Plus: a preview of Podcamp Pittsburgh, helpful advice for anyone using social media, and inappropriately long hugs! 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

  • Episode 6: Costume Design with Jennifer Rocket and Dejah Harnish

    30/08/2011 Duração: 31min

    Meet the women who fill one of America's Best Haunted Houses with Dirty Clowns, Lost Souls, Demented Cybergoths, Sexy Steampunks, and the Walking Dead! Costume Designer Jennifer Rocket, Design Manager Dejah Harnish, and Creative Director Scott Simmons join host Rob Johnston to talk about costumes, clothing, and the hours of creativity and research required to create such a huge cast of unique characters and creatures. How do you create an army of steampunk warrior women? Or a horde or flesh-eating zombies? And what do Lady Gaga and Invader Zim have to do with all this? Plus, exciting news about the return of one of our most popular and iconic characters Join host Rob Johnston for in-depth discussions with the ScareHouse Scream Team 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

  • Episode 5: Haunted House Marketing & Video Production with Creative Director Scott Simmons

    17/08/2011 Duração: 32min

    The same team of artists and designers that create the sets, characters, and effects for ScareHouse also create the multimedia content and concepts for our website, commercials, print advertising, and online videos. Creative and Marketing Director Scott Simmons joins host Rob Johnston to talk about marketing, video production, and online interaction. Plus, an update on the new haunt for 2011: Pittsburgh Zombies. As Creative Director, Scott manages a talented team of artists and producers committed to turning nightmares into reality. He also manages the multimedia content and interaction on www.scarehouse.com and ScareHouse social media profiles on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. The goal with their online presence and social media interactions is to not only sell tickets but also to provide fans with "behind the screams" access to their year-long design and production process. Join host Rob Johnston for in-depth discussions with the ScareHouse Scream Team! ScareHouse, Pittsburgh's Ultimate Haunted House, has

  • Episode 4: Sound FX Designer Glenn Ricci aka "Delirium Dog"

    02/08/2011 Duração: 28min

    How do you create the sounds of a failed exorcism? How about the smoldering ruins of a forsaken church? The angry buzzing of a thousand flies? Or even a full fledged zombie apocalypse? Every year ScareHouse sound effects designer, Glenn Ricci, and vocalist, Ursula Marcum, create and install dozens of custom-designed soundscapes within Pittsburgh's Ultimate Haunted House. Glenn and Ursula join host Rob Johnston for a discussion about sound design, recording methods, and the secrets to terrifying thousands of customers every Halloween season. Plus, a rare audio tour through portions of The Forsaken haunt - one of three attractions presented by The ScareHouse this October.

  • Episode 3: Haunted House Managers Margee Kerr and Crystal Rupp

    20/07/2011 Duração: 31min

    More than 135 employees. Tens of thousands of customers. A full season of screaming, special events, spreadsheets and ... sociology? The managers of Pittsburgh's Ultimate Haunted House talk about casting, operations, and the secrets of running a professional haunted attraction. Host Rob Johnston talks with Senior Manager Margee Kerr, House Manager Crystal "BB" Rupp, and Creative Director Scott Simmons about customer service, event production, and the art of the scare ... as well as roller derby, physical stamina, and the role of women and feminism in modern horror and haunted houses. 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 su

  • Episode 2: Design Managers Christopher Gilgour and Dejah Harnish

    08/06/2011 Duração: 29min

    What does it take to create "One of America's Best Haunted Houses" every year? A full year of design and production involving concepts, creatures, and costumes as well as set construction, scenic elements, and special effects! Host Rob Johnston talks with design managers Christopher Gilgour and Dejah Harnish in the latest episode of our FREE 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! Please subscribe to our podcast and leave feedback. We appreciate it! Follow the ScareHouse podcast hosts: Scott Simmons (@ScareHouseScott) and Katie “Dudders” (@kdudders) Visit us - www.ScareHouse.com Watch us - Youtube.com/TheScar

  • Episode 1: #1 Creative Director Scott Simmons

    25/05/2011 Duração: 29min

    Go behind the screams of one of America's Best Haunted Houses! The new season of the ScareHouse's free podcast starts with an exclusive and extended interview with Creative Director Scott Simmons. How has the haunted house industry changed in 25 years? How has social media changed the way attractions are designed and promoted? And what's in store this year for ScareHouse? Find out in the fast-moving and free podcast! Join host Rob Johnston for in-depth discussions with the ScareHouse Scream Team! 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! Please subscribe to our podcast and leave feedback. We appreciate it! Follow the Sc

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