Working the Fright Shift

This week on Working the Fright Shift, we’re joined by Shawn and Carmelle Marshall, the dynamic duo behind Parks and Cons, our featured Fear Architects whose tireless coverage of themed entertainment has become a lifeline for fans craving haunt news, park updates, and convention thrills. With cameras rolling and mics hot, they’ve documented countless scare attractions from the front lines—capturing the pulse of the community one fog-filled walkthrough at a time. In our Horror Blue...

This week on Working the Fright Shift, we’re joined by special effects technician Jacob Larson, our featured Fear Architect whose mechanical mayhem and gruesome ingenuity have powered some of the most unforgettable scares in the industry. From home haunting to pneumatic terror, animatronic monstrosities, or blood rigs that erupt on cue, Jacob engineers the chaos that makes audiences scream, flinch, and come back for more. In our Horror Blueprint segment, we crack open the toolbox ...

This week on Working the Fright Shift, we’re joined by media and haunt culture icon Hauntina, our featured Fear Architect whose digital presence has electrified the horror community with glam-gore tutorials, behind-the-scenes haunt tours, and unapologetic scary style. With a flair for the theatrical and a pulse on what fans crave, Hauntina bridges the gap between creator and audience—turning every post into a celebration of fear, fandom, and fierce individuality. In our Horror Blueprint s...

This week on Working the Fright Shift, we’re joined by sound designer Dan Bieranowski, our featured Fear Architect whose sonic sorcery has rattled walls and spines across haunted attractions and immersive experiences. From guttural growls to spectral whispers, Dan crafts the invisible architecture of dread—using frequency, distortion, and silence to summon fear from the shadows. In our Horror Blueprint segment, we tune into the psychology of a classic example of fear, dissecting how horror ...

This week on Working the Fright Shift, we’re joined by special effects horror artist Michael "Rib" Ribagin, our featured Fear Architect whose twisted creations have haunted stages, scream parks, and nightmares alike. As a master of blood, latex, and illusion, Rib brings monsters to life with a sculptor’s eye and a mad scientist’s flair—blurring the line between reality and terror. In our Horror Blueprint segment, we peel back the skin (literally) on what makes visual fear so visceral. ...

This week on Working the Fright Shift, we’re joined by scare actor specialist and haunt industry legend Scott "Tater" Lynd, our featured Fear Architect with a scream resume that spans coast to coast. Known for his electrifying performances and uncanny ability to read a crowd, Tater has spent decades perfecting the art of the scare—whether he's lurking in the shadows or training the next generation of haunt performers. In our Horror Blueprint segment, we dissect the psychology behind the per...

This week on Working the Fright Shift, we’re joined by travel and theme park connoisseur Carly Caramanna, our featured Fear Architect with a passport full of haunted thrills. As a respected journalist and expert in immersive entertainment, Carly has explored the globe’s most iconic scream destinations, offering insider insight into what makes a haunt truly unforgettable. In our Horror Blueprint segment, we break down the elements that elevate fear from fleeting to legendary. Then, in Echo...

This week on Working the Fright Shift, we’re joined by Halloween scholar and scream-season sage Lisa Morton, our featured Fear Architect. As an acclaimed author and historian, Lisa has penned definitive works on the origins, evolution, and cultural impact of Halloween, making her one of the genre’s most trusted voices. In our Horror Blueprint segment, we explore how folklore and fear intertwine to shape the stories that haunt us. Then, in Echoes of the Past, we trace the spine-tingling li...

In this week’s Working the Fright Shift, we welcome legendary haunt visionary Jon Cooke as our featured Fear Architect—a creative force behind Plague Productions and a driving influence in the evolution of immersive horror. Known for crafting bone-chilling experiences that blend theatrical storytelling with visceral scares, Jon shares his journey from scare actor to industry trailblazer. In our Horror Blueprint segment, we dissect the psychology of fear and explore the emotional architect...

Step into the shadowy world of Halloween-themed entertainment with Working the Fright Shiftwith Ted Dougherty, a captivating podcast that uncovers the artistry, history, and ingenuity behind the spine-tingling experiences that millions crave. Hosted by Ted Dougherty—renowned author, writer, and director in the themed entertainment industry—this show pulls back the cobwebbed curtain to reveal fascinating interviews with creators, actors, historians, and other professionals who craft these thri...