Haunting U
A podcast by home-haunters for home-haunters. Come see how we turn an idea into the scariest house on the block.
Episodes
Episode 94-East Coast Haunters Convention Recap Released 04 May 2025 Hosts: John Schelt, Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed
Happy Star Wars Day! Dive into the discussion of this year's East Coast Haunters Convention held at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center. Discover a plethora of exciting new products, innovative ideas, and the camaraderie of fellow haunters. Expect fascinating insights into vendors' struggles and their creative ...
Episode 93-Planning Halloween 25 Released 01 April 2025 Hosts: John Schelt, Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed
Join the Haunting You podcast crew as they embark on an exciting journey to craft an unforgettable haunted experience for 2025. In this episode, they delve into the intricate planning required to build a professional-level haunt, exploring themes, backstories, and the spooky elements that will bring chills to their audience....
Episode 92-Hauntfest April Ghouls Preview with Roseann Harpold Released 02 March 2025 Hosts: Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed
We're kicking off our coverage of convention season by catching up with Roseann Harpold of Hauntfest. Come hear about the plans she has for Hauntfest April Ghouls scheduled for April 4-6 in Athens, GA, and expansion plans for the rest of 2025.
Resources mentioned during this episode:
Hauntfest: https://www....
Episode 91-Happy New Year with Robert Nulton Released 01 February 2025 Hosts: John Schelt, Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed
Happy New Year! We're back with Robert Nulton, President of the Chamber of Haunters to celebrate the Chambers 5th anniversary and talk about the exciting changes in store for 2025.
Resources mentioned during this episode:
Hidden Screams Haunted Attraction: https://hiddenscreams.com/
Episode 90-A Haunters Christmas List Released 16 December 2024 Hosts: John Schelt, Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed
Happy Holidays! Here we share a hearty list of haunter-friendly holiday gifts, ensuring you have the best ideas for the haunter in your life. Whether you're a haunter or just looking for some holiday cheer, this episode has something for everyone.
Resources mentioned during this episode:
Drill Bits: https://www.harbor...
Episode 89.5-Wicked Review Released 15 December 2024 Hosts: John Schelt, Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed
As we were recording Episode 90, Leslie and Keoni got sidetracked discussing the new Wicked movie for over 45 minutes.....
Since it would have resulted in a 2.5 hour episode, we decided to break the Wicked discussion out as a separate Bonus episode so we don't bore the people who couldn't care less about musical theater topics ...
Episode 89-Halloween 24 Recap Released 27 November 2024 Hosts: John Schelt, Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed
The haunt season is over, most of the clean up is done, and we're getting ready for turkey. Escape from your relatives this Thanksgiving and spend an hour with us reflecting on the 2024 haunt season and looking ahead to 2025.
Resources mentioned during this episode:
Haunting U can be found at www.hauntingu.com.
Episode 88-Campfire Stories 3 Released 31 October 2024 Hosts: John Schelt, Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed
Happy Halloween! We are celebrating by reading four classic spooky stories and poems that are sure to fill you with thrills and chills. Get in the mood for tonight's festivities with a whole new set of Campfire Stories.
Resources mentioned during this episode:
Haunting U can be found at www.hauntingu.com.
Episode 87-Haunting Pitfalls Released 01 October 2024 Hosts: John Schelt, Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed
As October rolls in, the team dives deep into the trials and tribulations of setting up home haunts. Discover how the team navigated through unexpected pitfalls, the creative solutions they employed, and how these experiences have shaped their haunting strategies today.
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Episode 86-Community Partnerships Released 15 September 2024 Hosts: John Schelt, Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed
With just days before the first haunts open in the United States, the team shares their progress, challenges, and a few unexpected twists along the way. Listen in as they discuss the importance of community partnerships and how they’ve successfully collaborated with local organizations, food banks, and schools to give b...
Episode 85-Ghostly How To's Released 01 September 2024 Hosts: John Schelt, Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed
Join John, Keoni, and Leslie as they dive deep into the world of ghostly decorations, offering a treasure trove of ideas to bring your haunted estate to life. Whether you're a seasoned haunter or a Halloween newbie, this episode is packed with valuable insights and spooky fun.
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Episode 84-SCE 24 Planning Phase Released 15 August 2024 Hosts: Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed
With less than 100 days to go until Halloween, Keoni and Leslie jump into the Planning Phase for Sanguine Creek Estates 2024. Follow along our brainstorming session and see how you can apply it to your own haunt!
Resources mentioned during this episode:
Domestic Violence Hotline: https://www.thehotline.org/
Sexual Assault Hotline: http...
Episode 83-We're Back Released 01 August 2024 Hosts: John Schelt, Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed
Welcome back to the Haunted View Podcast! After months of chaos, our team reunites with a flurry of laughter and off-topic discussions. From moving across the country to thrilling travels and unexpected adventures, we catch up on life's latest twists and turns.
Resources mentioned during this episode:
Haunting U can be found at www.ha...
Episode 82-Ghost House Plannin g24 Released 08 May 2024 Hosts: John Schelt, Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed
Its time to shift away from convention season and start planning for Halloween. We welcome Annette Bergdahl, President of the Candlelighters in Fremont, CA to talk about their plans for the next Ghost House.
Resources mentioned during this episode:
Candlelighters: https://candlelighters.com/
Episode 81-Live From Fear Expo 2024 Live Streamed 14 Apr 2024 Released 17 Apr 2024 Hosts: John Schelt, Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed
This is a special audio recording of the live stream we did from booth 707 on the tradeshow floor of Fear Expo 2024. If you would like to see the video of the recording check out our YouTube page at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKfqyNLj9hA
Resources mentioned during this episode:
Fear Expo: h...
Episode 80-Fear Expo 24 Preview Published 2 April 2024 Hosts: John Schelt, Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed
Welcome back Doug Sheldon, Owner of Fear Expo, scheduled for April 12th-14th in Owensboro, Kentucky who offers valuable insight into the events lined up during the expo and the Ultimate Haunt Tour.
Resources mentioned during this episode:
Fear Expo: https://fearexpolive.com/
Ultimate Haunt Tour: https://ultimatehaunttour.com/
...Episode 79-Hauntfest April Ghouls Preview with Roseann Harpold Published 1 March 2024 Hosts: John Schelt, Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed
We're welcoming back Roseann Harpold, owner of Hauntfest with a preview of their upcoming festival April Ghouls, April 6-7 in Athens, GA. Whether you're a Halloween enthusiast, music lover, thrill-seeker, or simply a fan of captivating storytelling, this episode is a captivating deep-dive into...
Episode 78-HauntCon Preview with Doug Sheldon Published 15 January 2024 Hosts: Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed
Welcome to Convention Season! We're kicking off our convention season coverage with Doug Sheldon, new owner of HauntCon which will be the first show of the year. Come hear all the exciting things that they have planned for Daytona Beach Feb 9-11.
Resources mentioned during this episode:
HauntCon: https://hauntcon.com/
Episode 77-Happy 2024 with Robert Nulton Published 01 January 2024 Hosts: Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed
Happy New Year! We are back and excited to kick off 2024 with the President of the Chamber of Haunters, Robert Nulton who will fill us all in on the exciting initiatives that the Chamber has in store for this year.
Resources mentioned during this episode:
Haunting U can be found at www.hauntingu.com.
Sanguine Creek Estates: ...
Episode 76-Campfire Stories 2 Published 31 October 2023 Hosts: John Schelt, Keoni Hutton & Leslie Reed
Happy Halloween! We're continuing the tradition we started last Halloween by sharing more of our favorite spooky stories. Enjoy the chills and thrills of Edgar Allen Poe, Alvin Schwartz, and Lu Xun.
Resources mentioned during this episode:
Haunting U can be found at www.hauntingu.com.
Sanguine Creek Estates: www.scehaunt.c...