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 talk about the sacrifices, the brotherhood, and the thrill that keeps him coming back. It’s about more than just scaring people,it’s about finding purpose in the madness, family in the chaos, and pride in every scream earned.

Five years in, and he’s only just getting started.

🎧 Episode out now on all major platforms.

🩸 This Carousel Never Stops Spinning 🎠

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 began as a small neighborhood scare has grown into a tradition that captures the spirit of what haunting is all about.

Every wall he builds and every scream that echoes through the night is powered by pure passion. John isn’t chasing fame or money. He’s chasing the feeling of keeping Halloween alive for everyone who still believes in the magic, the mystery, and the thrill of being scared. His story is one of late nights, creativity, and community.

Saving Halloween is a reminder that you don’t need a big budget or a massive team to create something unforgettable. All you need is heart, imagination, and a love for the season that never dies.

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 just about scaring. It’s about passion, purpose, and a love for the art that refuses to fade. Her dedication shines through every scream, every performance, and every night she steps into character. She embodies what it means to live and breathe haunting, inspiring others to chase their own creative fire without fear.

This episode isn’t just a conversation. It’s a celebration of resilience, artistry, and the unstoppable heart of a haunter.

This Carousel Never Stops Spinning.

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 improving herself with every monster she brings to life

In this episode we explore her artistic journey her passion for the craft and the deeper meaning behind her work Jess reminds us that there’s no reason to be afraid of who we are because behind the makeup behind the fear we’re all great people We are haunters!!!

This Carousel never stops spinning🤘🎃🤘

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 haunting in his soul.

Funny Bones isn’t just about scaring people—he’s about connecting with them. Every scream, every jump, every look of terror is an interaction that feeds his fire. Through his years at Haunted Gallows, he’s built relationships that run deeper than makeup and masks, creating a legacy based on emotion, dedication, and heart.

Step into the circus of shadows and discover how Funny Bones keeps his art alive, one scream at a time.

🎧 Streaming now on The Dark Carousel Podcast

🎠 This Carousel Never Stops Spinning

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, stitched together with fabric, fear, and pure determination.

Arthur (Snagz) and Steve (Mr. Sweets) dive headfirst into the madness that is Jada’s world , from late-night wardrobe meltdowns and actor wrangling to her dream of becoming a full-blown costume designer. She’s tough, talented, terrifyingly organized… and just chaotic enough to thrive in the dark.

Oh, and let’s be clear .

She’s gunning for more followers than her mom now. Let’s help her make it happen. 😉

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“This Carousel Will Never Stop Spinning.”

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 beneath his gloves, Buckshot opens up about his origins, pain, passion, and the art of fear. He shares the dangers behind the slide, the thrill of connection with the crowd, and the emotional weight of what it truly means to be a haunter.

It’s raw. It’s real. It’s relentless.

This is Buckshot unmasked, unfiltered, and unstoppable.

🕯️ “This carousel will never stop spinning.”

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 gates of one of the most immersive haunted attractions in the country, John shares a journey filled with creativity, sacrifice, and pure haunting magic.

For one of the very first times on the podcast, Arthur is left completely speechless, overwhelmed by John’s passion and the dark legacy of HellsGate. This isn’t just an interview, it’s a descent into the very soul of haunting.

🕸️ The Dark Carousel Podcast – This Carousel Never Stops Spinning.