Halloween novelty songs are a tradition that goes back more than sixty years. They have been a part of American culture for decades and have made a splash all around the world. So this week we're going to take a look at some classic mainstays of the genre. We'll examine the song itself, what it means, and take a look at the person or people that wrote it. Hopefully this trip down memory lane will be just as exciting and for you as it was for both of us. This Week's Episode Includes: Intro Housekeeping Notes Update on Crystal Question of the Week Background on the Topic The Purple People Eater Love Potion Number 9 I Put a Spell on You Witch Doctor! Monster Mash Spooky Scary Skeletons Conclusions All in all, this is one episode you do NOT want to miss!

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Haunt Weekly - Episode 307 - Classic Halloween Novelty Songs

As we've discussed, we didn't get the Episode 300 we wanted or the Episode 305 we wanted either. However, Crystal is back now, and we're trying to get some of what we missed back as we look over our history and discuss our favorite episodes. But wait, you say, didn't you do this in Episode 200? Well, yes. That's why we're focusing most of our energy on the last 100 episode and looking at some of our favorite episodes over the least 100 weeks. So sit back, relax and join us as we discuss the best Haunt Weekly has to offer! This Week's Episode Includes: Intro Housekeeping Notes Question of the Week Our Top 10 Favorite Episodes From The Past 100 Our Most Useful Episodes Which Episode We Had the Most Fun Writing Favorite Episodes of All Time Conclusions All in all, this is one episode you do NOT want to miss!

Haunt Weekly - Episode 306 - Our Favorite Episodes Part Two

Sadly, due to circumstances beyond our control, we are unable to record a new episode this week. So, instead, we're resharing Episode 200, Our Favorite Haunt Weekly Episodes. This was meant to be the episode we were going to play off of this week, but it's a great episode that points to many other great episodes and is well worth either a first or second listen. Previous Show Notes: It is our 200th episode and, to celebrate, we're going through our entire library and highlighting the best of the best. That's right, we both blindly picked 12 episodes we thought worthy of mentioning. Of the 12 we each picked, we had four we agreed on leaving us with 16 episodes we each wanted to highlight and 4 that we both agreed on. This gives us our top 20 episodes (with some extreme caveats). So sit back and relax but pay attention. There is a quiz at the end and, if you're one of the first to answer the questions correctly, you could win some neat (but admittedly small) prizes. This Week's Episode Includes: Introduction Conference Reminders A Quick Update on Our Haunt The Rules of the Selection 16 Episodes One of Us Nominated 4 We Agreed On Contest Details Conclusions All in all, this is one episode you do NOT want to miss, especially if you like prizes!

Haunt Weekly - Episode 305 - Our Favorite Episodes (Replay)

This week on Haunt Weekly, we are doing the news and the past four weeks have been busy ones. Most notably, we've had the start of haunt season and, with that, we have our first shooting of the season and a very odd stabbing. However, it's not all bad news as we have some very unique haunts opening or reopening this year as well as some very upbeat forecasts on the seasons. So sit down, grab your favorite beverage and listen as we take you though all the haunt news fit to print... or podcast. This Week's Episode Includes: Intro Revisit Question of the Week This Week's Question of the Week Conference Reminders Teen Killed at Haunted Attraction Shooting (https://www.cnn.com/2021/09/12/us/haunted-hayride-shooting/index.html) Haunt Actor Accidentally Stabs Customer (https://www.cleveland.com/community/2021/09/haunted-house-actor-accidentally-stabs-11-year-old-boy-at-cuyahoga-county-fairgrounds-in-berea.html) UK Theme Park Accused of Exploitation (https://www.eveningexpress.co.uk/fp/news/local/amusement-park-codonas-guilty-of-blatant-exploitation-say-actors/) Freakling Brothers Introduces "R-Rated" Attraction (https://www.fox5vegas.com/more/freakling-bros-to-debut-immersive-experience-inside-r-rated-haunted-attraction-in-southwest-las-vegas/article_77b4d91a-1bd1-11ec-b233-bb0d690521e1.html) Haunted Attraction Opens Up in Bat Cave (https://wkfr.com/haunted-attraction-30000-live-bats/) HHN Sells Out Opening Nights (https://wdwnt.com/2021/09/tickets-sell-out-for-first-night-of-halloween-horror-nights-at-universal-studios-florida/) Illinois Haunts Allowed to Reopen (https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/illinois-haunted-house-to-be-inspected-for-visitors-safety/) Halloween Adventure is Saved! (https://www.timeout.com/newyork/news/beloved-east-village-costume-store-halloween-adventure-reopens-today-091521?fbclid=IwAR0xf-pjDBVQhkNfLV9AbWalZFLfUBNhQ6sPG010MLFmlU7e5H5QZZr2juU) Midnight Terror Reopens, Expands for 2021 (https://patch.com/illinois/oaklawn/midnight-terror-haunted-house-oak-lawn-expands-2021) Alice Cooper to Cut Ribbon at Opening Haunt (https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/alice-cooper-to-help-open-eloise-asylum-a-haunted-house-in-a-haunted-house-in-westland) Revisit the Question of the Week Conclusions All in all, this is one episode you do NOT want to miss!

Haunt Weekly - Episode 304 - September News

It's the busy time of year for most haunts. After all, your haunt is likely either just opening up or about to open soon. So, it's that last-minute crunch to get everything ready. But did you remember everything? Are you sure? We know from experience that it's easy to overlook a lot when things are at their craziest, so we are here to help with 10 things that you or your haunt should be doing right now, but may have overlooked. This Week's Episode Includes: Intro Last Week's Question This Week's Question of the Week Why It's the Busy Season 10 Things You and/or Your Haunt Should Be Doing Conclusions All in all, this is one episode you do NOT want to miss!

Haunt Weekly - Episode 303 - 10 Things Your/Your Haunt Should Be Doing Now

This week on Haunt Weekly we're digging through the archives and revisiting Episode 71, when we talked about our haunt wishlist. This week, we get to update it by first scratching off some that we already made it to, adding a some new ones that stoked our interest and discuss the types of haunts we desperately want to make it to. So sit back, relax and let us go through a few places on our bucket list. This Week's Episode Includes: Intro Question of the Week Conference Reminders Sending Love to Haunted Hills Hayride Intro to the Topic The Three We Visited Already The Seven That Remain Four New Additions Conclusions All in all, this is one episode you do NOT want to miss!

Haunt Weekly - Episode 302 - Haunt Wishlist Redux

This week on Haunt Weekly we're taking a look at the aftermath of Hurricane Ida and the various ways that being haunters helped us get through it. Sure, being a haunter may seem like a great way to accumulate a slew of useless skills, but in reality, they can help you survive a natural disaster. Here's just some of those ways. This Week's Episode Includes; Intro Housekeeping Notes Question of the Week Hurricane Updates 7 Ways Being a Haunter Helped Us Conclusions All in all, this is one episode you do NOT want to miss!

Haunt Weekly - Episode 301 - 7 Ways Being a Haunter Saved Us During a Hurricane

This isn't the 300th episode we were hoping for. However, not rain, nor sleet, nor snow, nor hurricane will stop the Haunt Weekly train. Sure, we don't have the big panel and blowout we were planning, but we can bring you... DA NEWS. So sit back, relax and let us regale you both in the story of Ida and the latest in haunted attraction news. This Week's Episode Includes: Intro Update on the Storm Kentucky Haunt Mourns Death of Actor (https://www.wlky.com/article/castmates-reflect-on-slain-jefferson-co-deputys-work-as-haunted-house-actor-love-for-halloween/37251091#) Haunt Actor Charged in Sexual Assault of a Minor (https://www.abc4.com/news/local-news/man-charged-after-sexually-abusing-teen-at-draper-haunted-house/ ) Statesville Prison Purchased by Zombie Army Productions, Celebrating Final Season (https://statesvillehauntedprison.com/) Georgie Renfest to Open Haunted House (https://www.wsbtv.com/entertainment/things-2-do/georgia-renaissance-festival-transforms-into-haunted-house-this-halloween/AQPDJF4FMNHZRPQDRQ7K3V4A3Y/) Dark Harvest to Open in Chino, CA (https://www.sbsun.com/2021/08/04/halloween-attraction-dark-harvest-will-haunt-chino/) Team Member Preview of HHN Tomorrow (https://wdwnt.com/2021/08/team-member-preview-of-halloween-horror-nights-at-universal-studios-florida-coming-august-31/) Headless Horseman Announces Major Changes (https://wpdh.com/major-changes-coming-to-headless-horseman-hayride/) Blue Ridge Nightmares Opening in Roanoke (https://www.wfxrtv.com/news/local-news/roanoke-valley-news/spooks-frights-and-scares-at-the-blue-ridge-nightmares-haunted-attraction-coming-this-fall/) Fear Farm Moves to New Location (https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/arts/fear-farm-haunted-attraction-has-moved-to-glendale-heres-why-11733530) Hayrides Are Coming Back to the Capital Region (https://wgna.com/one-capital-region-haunt-is-bringing-the-hayride-back-others-remain-hopeful/) 13th Floor Announces Two New Attractions in San Antonio (https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2021/08/17/13th-floor-reveals-2-new-attractions-offers-steep-discount-for-presale-tickets/) Fear Expo Announces In Person Convention (https://www.messenger-inquirer.com/news/owensboro-lands-major-fear-expo/article_ee49421b-2025-54d0-b9c6-4c0d34535f0a.html) Youtuber Highlights Fire Retardant Insulation (https://digg.com/video/fiberglass-spray-foam) Cracked Explores the Origins of Modern Halloween (https://www.cracked.com/article31002how-the-potato-famine-and-the-great-depression-gave-birth-to-haunted-houses-trick-or-treating-and-halloween.html) Conclusions All in all, this is one episode you do NOT want to miss!

Haunt Weekly - Episode 300 - August News

If you run a home haunt, you most likely take donations. If you aren't, you probably should consider it. But donations can be a touch subject for visitor and haunter alike. So, how do you maximize the donations that you receive while minimizing the headache that they cause? That's exactly what we aim to answer this week. This Week's Episode Includes: Intro Question of the Week Why Home Haunts Take Donations Promoting Donations Building a Donation Box Virtual Donations Some Additional Thoughts Our Donations Main Points to Remember Conclusions All in all, this is one episode you do NOT want to miss!

Haunt Weekly - Episode 299 - Donations for Home Haunts

This week on Haunt Weekly, we're throwing the curtain back on our podcast and showing you how we make this show week after week. So, whether you're an aspiring podcaster, a successful podcaster that wants to mock us, or just plain curious how we make the show, your questions will be answered. So sit back, relax and enjoy this look at how the sausage is made. This Week's Episode Includes: Intro Conference Reminders Some Transparency About This Week's Episode The Origins of Haunt Weekly The Equipment We Use FAQs Advice for Those Starting Conclusions All in all, this is one episode you do NOT Want to miss!

Haunt Weekly - Episode 298 - How Haunt Weekly is Made

This week on Haunt Weekly, we're turning our gaze to the upcoming 2021 haunt season and the challenges that we are facing. As wild and as unpredictable as 2020 season, this one is setting up to be even more so. Between pent-up demand, the rising Delta variant and new rules and regulations being handed down, we are actually less sure about this year than the last. So let's break it all down and see what you should be thinking about right now. This Week's Episode Includes: Intro Quick Non-Housekeeping Note Revisit the Question of the Week This Week's Question Intro to the Topic The Bad News Things to Plan For The Good News Revisit This Week's Question Conclusions All in all, this week's episode is one you do NOT want to miss!

Haunt Weekly - Episode 297 - Looking Ahead to the 2021 Season

This week on Haunt Weekly it is time to do the news and what a news week we have for you. This July has been anything but a quiet month. Of course, we have the latest on HHN and other major haunt shows but also news about Reaper's Realm, Eastern State Penn and much, much more. This episode also marks the return of the conference reminders, so come find out what conventions are happening in your area! This Week's Episode Includes: Intro Question of the Week Conference Reminders Reaper's Realm Denied Rezoning Request (https://www.salisburypost.com/2021/07/27/rowan-county-planning-board-denies-reapers-realm-rezoning-request-after-opposition-from-neighbors/) Eastern State Penn Changes Terror Behind the Walls (https://www.phillytrib.com/eastern-state-to-turn-terror-behind-the-walls-into-a-kinder-halloween-festival/article_9ae8cf35-4c06-5014-9b82-22e4f839d1dd.html) Haunting of Hill House Comes to HHN (https://blog.universalorlando.com/things-to-do/the-haunting-of-hill-house-at-halloween-horror-nights-2/) HHN Announces Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Bride of Frankenstein Houses (https://attractionsmagazine.com/texas-chainsaw-bride-of-frankenstein-lives-announced-universals-halloween-horror-nights-2021) Oogie Boogie Bash Tickets Now on Sale (https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/07/tickets-on-sale-now-for-oogie-boogie-bash-a-disney-halloween-party-at-disney-california-adventure-park/) Disney and Walmart to Require Employee Vaccinations (https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2021/07/31/disney-walmart-vaccine-mandate-delta/) Interactive Attraction DELUSION to Return in 2021 (https://www.fangoria.com/original/delusion-2021/) ScareHouse Unveils New Haunt (https://www.pghcitypaper.com/pittsburgh/scarehouse-unveils-new-haunted-attraction-for-20-years-of-fears-celebration/Content?oid=19812488) ACE Adventure Resort Hosts Spooky Activities (https://woay.com/ace-adventure-resort-wrapping-up-the-summer-with-fun-spooky-festivities/) Opportunity Village Fright Nights to Return in October (https://news3lv.com/news/local/opportunity-villages-fight-nights-return-in-october-tickets-on-sale-now) Four Scythes Haunted Attraction Seeks Volunteers (https://www.forsythnews.com/life/faith-charity/how-get-involved-local-haunted-house-crew/) Scream n' Stream Drive Through Haunt Coming to Orlando (https://www.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment/events/os-et-scream-n-stream-haunted-drive-thru-oviedo-mall-20210727-byvmjyfhsvfgpmankolapnygei-story.html) Home Depot's 12 Foot Skeletons Return (https://bloody-disgusting.com/toys/3674250/home-depots-12-foot-skeleton-back-halloween-year-theres-inferno-pumpkin-version/) The Bloodshed Brothers Have a Haunt! (https://www.nbclosangeles.com/worth-the-trip/temecula-will-be-home-to-a-new-carnival-themed-haunt/2651232/) Revisit Question of the Week Conclusions All in all, this is one episode you do NOT want to miss!

Haunt Weekly - Episode 296 - July News

Last week we paid a visit to St. Louis, our first trip since the start of the pandemic. Though most of the trip was about family, we decided to take a day to visit the legendary City Museum. Though City Museum may not be a haunted attraction in and of itself, it has a lot in common with one. To that end, there's a lot that the museum gets right when it comes to being an attraction and a few things it could improve. However, in both cases, there's a lot that haunters can learn about how to improve their attractions and, hopefully get more money from even happier customers. This Week's Episode Includes: Intro Housekeeping Notes Quick Non-HW Housekeeping Note Question of the Week History of City Museum What is City Museum Positive Lessons Negative Lessons Wrap Up Conclusions All in all, this is one episode you do NOT want to miss!

Haunt Weekly - Episode 295 - Lessons from City Museum

This week on Haunt Weekly, we're looking at a different Halloween tradition, trick-or-treating. Trick-or-Treating may seem like something that doesn't have a lot to do with haunting, but the truth is that it is where many young haunt lovers get their start, and it's a potential way to expand your audience and reach a younger crowd. So, whether you're a first-time haunter hoping to give away some candy or a pro haunt looking to expand their business, we're talking ways that you can encourage and even profit from trick-or-treating. This Week's Episode Includes: Intro Housekeeping Question of the Week 4: History Starting Out at Home General Trick-or-Treating Tips Home Haunters Pro Haunters Conclusions All in all, this is one episode you do NOT want to miss!

Haunt Weekly - Episode 294 - Encouraging Trick or Treating

Two episodes ago, we talked about event planning for haunts and harped on the importance of communication. Now we're exploring that topic more fully. So take a seat and let's discuss some ways that you can improve communication in your haunt, and ensure that everyone knows what they need to know. We will look at everything from communication with the core staff to your entire actor team. This Week's Episode Includes: Intro Housekeeping Question of the Week Background on the Topic General Rules for Good Communication Communication Year-Round Communication During Season Communication While Open Revisit Question of the Week Conclusions All in all, this is one episode you dod NOT want to miss!

Haunt Weekly - Episode 293 - Communication for Haunters

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