PODCAST · comedy
Dark Carousel Podcast
by Dark Carousel Podcast
Welcome to our podcast where we talk about the darkest moments we have all experienced in the world that you call home. Come join us on the Dark Carousel Podcast and support us and Don’t for get…We Love Scary Stuff!🎃🎃
Episodes
-
The Clown Who Never Quit :Punx The Clown.
After 27 years in the haunt industry, Punx the Clown’s passion runs much deeper than the scares. From Nightmare on the Ridge in Auburn, Maine, his story is about dedication, creativity, community, and finding that fire again even when it starts to fade. Behind the mask is a haunter who truly…
more -
A Lifetime of Halloween
Halloween isn’t just a season. For some of us, it’s a way of life. On this episode of The Dark Carousel Podcast, we welcome Halloween Haunts 365 for a conversation that goes far beyond haunted attraction reviews.Behind the cameras and reviews are two individuals who share a genuine love for the...
-
Where the Woods Get Strange
Eddie McLaurin, better known as Bone Daddy, is the owner and mastermind behind Woods of Terror and McLaurin Farms in Greensboro, North Carolina. For more than three decades, Eddie has helped transform his family property into one of the most recognized haunted attractions in the country. Now...
-
Where Fear Finds Purpose: Allen Hopps
This one got deep. We sat down with Allen Hopps to talk about his journey through the haunt industry, but the conversation became so much more. Allen opened up about his perspective on haunting, life, helping others, and what keeps him constantly moving forward. An extraordinary man with a…
more -
Two Podcasts, One Chainsaw
If you love talking haunt shop, this is the episode for you! The Dark Carousel Podcast sits down with Sammy Taylor, better known as Chainsaw Sammy and host of Into the Fear, to trace her journey from where it all began to where her passion has taken her today. We dive into her years in the haunt...
-
Pumpkin Riot Productions: What We Leave Behind
This makes that part more subtle and personal without laying it on too thick. 🎃 Pumpkin Riot Productions | Dark Carousel Podcast On this episode of The Dark Carousel Podcast, we sit down with Bryan, owner and creator of Pumpkin Riot Productions out of Plainfield, Illinois. Since 2020, Bryan has...
-
Chaos Has a Name : Spaz
Some people spend years finding a character that truly fits them. Others step into the fog and somehow make it look like they’ve been doing it forever. This week, we’re joined by Spaz the Clown, a rising haunt performer who’s only been in the industry for a short time but is already making a name...
-
The Applause Never Ends
Step into the spotlight and prepare for a broadcast unlike anything you’ve ever seen. On this episode of The Dark Carousel Podcast, we welcome the unforgettable duo bakR and Sadie Slaughter, two incredibly talented haunters whose hauntingly original characters have captivated audiences with their...
-
The Road to Laurel
Some episodes are planned. This one was pure chaos. The Dark Carousel Podcast packed up, hit the road, and traveled all the way to Laurel, Maryland, to surprise the incredible cast and crew of Laurel’s House of Horror. What started as a road trip quickly turned into one of our favorite…
more -
Built on Passion, Driven by Purpose (Sparky )
For four years, Sparky has poured everything he has into the world of haunting. What started as a passion became an obsession, and that obsession became a legacy. From the legendary halls of Spooky World to the twisted nightmares of Fright Kingdom, Sparky has dedicated countless hours to…
more -
The Journey Behind the Characters : part 1 ( Landen and David )
The Journey Begins | Part 1 Before there was Skar. Before there was Jingles. There were simply two people who discovered a passion that would change their lives forever. In Part 1 of this special two-part conversation, we sit down with Landen Gessner and David Amador to learn who they are beyond...
-
What Haunting Gave Me (Azazel Gacy)
Sometimes all it takes is one question. When we sat down with Azazel, we expected to talk about haunting, characters, scares, and the road that brought him from Savannah, Georgia into the haunt world. We got all of that. What we didn’t expect was a moment that hit every one of us right in the...
-
The World of Macabre Intentions
Some stories begin with a plan. Others begin with an accident. What started as an unexpected creative spark eventually grew into Macabre Intentions, one of the haunt industry’s most recognizable names in custom costume and character design. Founded by Joseph Goratowski, Macabre Intentions wasn’t...
-
Built on Passion, Driven by Purpose (Sparky)
For four years, Sparky has poured everything he has into the world of haunting. What started as a passion became an obsession, and that obsession became a legacy. From the legendary halls of Spooky World to the twisted nightmares of Fright Kingdom, Sparky has dedicated countless hours to…
more -
Panthemerman: The Ghost With The Most
Step into a world where Halloween never really ends. In this episode of The Dark Carousel Podcast, we sit down with Panthemerman, the performer behind one of the most recognizable Beetlejuice characters in the haunt community. From his love of classic horror to the memories that first sparked his...
-
SHARKY: TEETH, TERROR, AND TOTAL DEVOTION
From the legendary halls of Statesville to the nightmare-soaked world of Hellsgate Chicago, Sharky has become one of the most recognizable and unforgettable faces in haunting. But behind the cracked makeup, sharp teeth, and terrifying grin is something even more powerful… pure passion. This…
more -
Riddlez Behind the Paint
This episode features Riddlez from Laurel House of Horror, but this conversation goes far beyond makeup, costumes, and scares. Behind the paint is a real person with real emotions, real struggles, real passion, and a story worth hearing. We talk about character creation, fear, performance, haunt...
-
Silent. Brutal. Relentless. (Slashes & Scratches)
This week, the Dark Carousel Podcast steps directly into the nightmare world of Slashez & Scratches from Frightmare Farms in Palermo, NY. From terrifying character creation and scare acting psychology to social media horror culture and the passion that fuels haunting season after season, this...
-
Born to Wear the Horns (Dave From Horrorprop.shop)
Step inside the madness with the newest episode of the Dark Carousel Podcast as Arthur and Steve sit down with the mastermind behind Horror Prop Shop, Dave. From viral magnetic horns and nightmare-fuel creations to the chaos of running one of the most recognizable brands in the haunt industry,...
-
Rob Gofourth : Where Passion Builds Monsters🎃
This episode shines a spotlight on Rob Gofourth, a haunter whose impact reaches far beyond any set piece or scare. Rob experiences life in a way most people never even notice, pulling inspiration from the unseen corners of the world and channeling it straight into the craft he loves. His…
more -
Taylor Wright: Painted in Shadows
Taylor Wright steps off the Pennhurst Asylum floor and into the podcast, dragging her warped brilliance with her. This episode dives into how she builds nightmares from scratch, why she refuses to water down who she is, and how her years as a makeup artist have shaped some of the most…
more -
Painted Smiles, Blood Oaths: Dinn Widdie Da Clown’s Revenge
Dinn Widdie Da Clown returns to The Dark Carousel not to play nice, not to sugarcoat, but to speak plainly and unapologetically about what it actually means to be a haunter. Coming straight out of Laurel’s House of Horror in Laurel, Maryland, this episode is about revenge in the real sense. Not...
-
Inside the Bottles: The Mind of the Brighton Banshee
This recap dives straight into the chaos, the artistry, and the unnerving dedication behind one of the most feral characters in the haunt world. The Brighton Banshee isn’t just a costume or a character… she’s a living, breathing psychological storm, and this episode cracks open the door to...
-
Our 100th episode!!!
For the 100th ride around this unhinged wheel of nightmares, Arthur and Steve decided subtlety can go cry in a corner. They show up fully transformed into Snagz and Mr. Sweets, stomping into the studio like two escaped fever dreams ready to break the internet. This episode goes live with all the...
-
🩸 Blood, Paint, and dedication : DreadWorks FX 🩸
Tonight’s episode drags you straight into the workshop of Mason Lauster, the madman behind DreadWorks FX. This isn’t just makeup — it’s chaos bottled, shaken, and sprayed through an airbrush. Mason breaks down how he builds monsters that feel alive, the psychology behind haunt makeup, and the...
-
Dead Sled FX: 🎃The Pumpkin Queen of Pennhurst🎃
She moves through the haunt world with the glow of nostalgic plastic pumpkins following her like loyal, grinning spirits. For 18 years, she’s poured her soul into this industry, shaping monsters with an airbrush gun that transforms bare skin into full-blown nightmares. Every blast of color…
more -
Avel: 🔥Living the Fear Owning the flame 🔥
In this emotionally charged and unfiltered episode of The Dark Carousel Podcast we welcome a phenomenal force from Field of Screams Maryland Avel With nine years in the industry Avel has become more than just a performer in the fog They are a storyteller a truth-teller and a symbol of fearless...
-
🤡Sugglez Domain 🤡
Step inside the madness. In this episode, we descend into the twisted domain of Snuggles—a performer whose terrifying presence at Woods of Terror is only matched by the passion that drives him. Beneath the smeared paint and grotesque smile lies a heart dedicated to the art of the scare. Every...
-
Vincent Castiglia :The Blood Behind The Art
This new episode is about confronting the weight of creation. It’s about how art made from blood makes people nervous but it also forces people to feel something real again. It’s about the way Vincent turns trauma into legacy. He walks right into his shadows and comes back with a masterpiece that...
-
A Haunter Carved by Commitment : Frankie Peracchio
He has been haunting for ten years but his heart truly lives inside Brighton Asylum. There are haunters who enjoy the season and then there are haunters who are built from it. Frankie is built from it. He drives two hours just to step into that place and he does it because he feels connected to...
-
Let’s start a RIOT!
This episode of The Dark Carousel Podcast dives into the mind of Riot, a traveling actor who has spent the last five years pouring his soul into the world of haunting. From fog-filled nights to the roar of chainsaws and screams in the dark, Riot’s passion burns brighter with every season. 💀🔥 We...
-
Saving Halloween: The Story of John Acors and Dark Acres🎃
In this episode of The Dark Carousel Podcast, we step into the fog-filled backyard of one man’s obsession, Dark Acres. For 13 years, John Acors has transformed his own home into a 2000 square foot haunted world, built by hand, fueled by heart, and opened for one night only on Halloween. What…
more -
Behind the Fear : The Legacy of Ms Laurel
Buckle up haunters this is our longest episode yet and for good reason. We’re diving deep with the one and only Ms. Laurel (Angelica) a haunting legend whose name is carved into the very walls of Laurel’s House of Horror in Maryland. With 18 years of experience, Ms. Laurel’s story is more than…
more -
Painted in Fear : 🎃The Evolution of Jess FX 🎃
From the depths of Reapers Revenge in Pennsylvania rises a makeup artist whose creativity turns fear into art Jess FX 💄🔥 Every brush stroke every airbrush burst and every design she creates tells a story of growth and transformation She’s entering her fifth haunt season stronger than ever...
-
Funny Bones: Where Laughter Meets Fear
Welcome to Haunted Gallows in Burrillville, Rhode Island, where laughter turns to screams and passion fuels the darkness. In this episode of The Dark Carousel Podcast, Arthur Snagz and Steve Mr. Sweets step into the eerie world of Funny Bones, a veteran haunter with over thirteen years of…
more -
🎃Born from the Bloodline: The Haunted Craft of Jada Nichole🎃
Some people find haunting… Others are born into it. In this spine-tingling new episode, The Dark Carousel Podcast welcomes Jada Nichole, the powerhouse costume and actor manager from Laurel’s House of Horror and the daughter of none other than Mandy Gibson. The haunt world runs deep in her veins,...
-
Buckshot Unleashed: Sliding into Madness at Laurel’s House of Horror
In this blood-splattered installment of The Dark Carousel Podcast, Arthur (Snagz) and Steve (Mr. Sweets) descend into the chaotic world of Buckshot, the fearless haunt slider of Laurel’s House of Horror in Maryland. From his first night in the fog to the adrenaline of every spark that flies…
more -
Through the Gates: John LaFlamboy
On this electrifying new episode of The Dark Carousel Podcast, Arthur and Steve sit down with the mastermind of terror himself, John LaFlamboy , the creator of HellsGate Haunted House and Zombie Army Productions. From his theatre beginnings to running Statesville Prison, and finally raising the...
-
The Haunting Hands of MacFX
Arthur and Steve step into the fog drenched halls of Laurel’s House of Horror to face off with McKenzie, a makeup artist and actress whose work embodies terror itself. She reveals how she first entered the haunt world, what inspired her to master SFX makeup, and the dedication it takes to bring...
-
Behind the Masks : AJ Good 🤘🎃🤘
In this chilling new episode of The Dark Carousel Podcast, Arthur (Snagz) and Steve (Mr. Sweets) pull back the curtain with none other than AJ Good of The House of Masks, one of the most respected and controversial voices in the mask-collecting world. From his earliest memories of Halloween to…
more -
Painted in Fear: Mandy Gibson & Laurel’s House of Horror
Step inside the airbrush world of Mandy Gibson, the makeup artist behind some of the most chilling faces at Laurel’s House of Horror. 🎨💀 In this episode of The Dark Carousel Podcast, Mandy shares her journey into special effects makeup, the thrill of airbrushing entire haunt casts, and the...
-
Blood, Smoke & grimy Smiles: Rochelle’s Curse
In this chilling episode of The Dark Carousel Podcast, we welcome Rochelle, a powerhouse haunt actress and makeup artist from Disturbia Haunted House in Chicago. For the past four years, Rochelle has been dominating the haunt scene as a performer ,and she’s still kicking ass every night she steps...
-
Scott Dieterman: Sliding in the Haunt industry.🎃
In this powerful episode of The Dark Carousel Podcast, we sit down with Scott Dieterman, the founder of Slider Dynamix and one of the most influential figures in the art of sliding within the haunt industry. From his very first sparks to building a movement that redefined how scare actors…
more -
Bladez the Clown: Fear in Formaldehyde
Step into the shadows with us as we welcome the one and only Bladez the Clown !!!a character as chilling as she is captivating. Known for her grotesque beauty and unflinching commitment to the art of haunting, Bladez takes fear to an entirely new dimension. Not only does she embody a horrifyingly...
-
The Undead Queen : Zombae Undead 🎃
Step into the shadows with us as we welcome the one and only ZOMBAE! A haunting force who has turned fear into an art form. In this chilling episode, Zombae peels back the mask to reveal the story behind her terrifying transformations. From the first spark that drew her into the world of…
more -
Flix the Clown: Where Fear and Beauty Collide
Ladies and gentlemen, step right up… This week on The Dark Carousel Podcast, we descend into the haunted woods with the one and only Flix the Clown. Not only is she a terrifying performer, but she’s also a master costume designer and makeup artist who pours her soul into every creation. One of…
more -
Into the trail : Part 4 ( Michael McKnight -The final boss)
Step deeper into the shadows as we return to the twisting, torch-lit paths of the Middletown Haunted Trail. In this chilling fourth installment of our Into the Trail series, we sit down with Michael McKnight ,Manager of the Haunted Trail at Land of Illusion. Michael has walked these woods for...
-
VAX: The Infection Spreads
In a world of twisted masks and midnight fog, some characters aren’t just played ,they’re lived. In this powerful and raw episode, we welcome VAX. The towering, grotesque, unforgettable force of fear known throughout the haunt community as Freak Skinny. But behind the slime, the screams, and the...
-
Kate Biddle: A Decade in the Darkness
Step into the shadows with us as we shine a spotlight on Kate Biddle, a powerhouse haunter who’s been leaving her terrifying mark on Netherworld Haunted House in Stone Mountain, Georgia. With ten years of this beautiful horror, she’s not slowing down anytime soon. From blood-curdling screams to...
-
SINISTER SLIDE GEAR: Built for Fear, Fueled by Chaos
In this explosive episode of The Dark Carousel Podcast, we sit down with the mastermind of mayhem himself, Devin Carter, the creator of Sinister Slide Gear. From scraped-up knees to sparking chaos across concrete, Devin takes us deep into the origin of a movement that’s transforming the world of...
We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.
No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.
No topics indexed yet for this podcast.
Loading reviews...
ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to our podcast where we talk about the darkest moments we have all experienced in the world that you call home. Come join us on the Dark Carousel Podcast and support us and Don’t for get…We Love Scary Stuff!🎃🎃
HOSTED BY
Dark Carousel Podcast
CATEGORIES
Loading similar podcasts...
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does Dark Carousel Podcast have?
Dark Carousel Podcast currently has 61 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Dark Carousel Podcast about?
Welcome to our podcast where we talk about the darkest moments we have all experienced in the world that you call home. Come join us on the Dark Carousel Podcast and support us and Don’t for get…We Love Scary Stuff!🎃🎃
How often does Dark Carousel Podcast release new episodes?
Dark Carousel Podcast has 61 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
Where can I listen to Dark Carousel Podcast?
You can listen to Dark Carousel Podcast on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.
Who hosts Dark Carousel Podcast?
Dark Carousel Podcast is created and hosted by Dark Carousel Podcast.
URL copied to clipboard!