The Dark Carousel Podcast

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 perfecting his craft, creating unforgettable scares, and becoming a character that audiences never forget. Behind the makeup, the costumes, and the screams is a haunter driven by pure passion and an unwavering love for Halloween. Join us as we dive into the story behind the monster, the sacrifices made along the way, and the journey that continues to push him forward. This is more than a haunt career. This is a way of life. The nightmare continues. 🎠 This Carousel Will Never Stop Spinning. 🎠 https://www.instagram.com/sparkysfx [https://www.instagram.com/sparkysfx]

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 passion for Halloween, we dive into the story behind the character and the person who brings him to life. We talk about the nostalgia of the Halloween seasons that shaped us, the excitement of becoming someone else for a night, and the dedication it takes to create unforgettable experiences for guests. For Panthemerman, haunting isn’t just about costumes and makeup. It’s about keeping the spirit of Halloween alive and sharing that passion with everyone who walks through the doors. Whether you’re a lifelong haunter, a horror fan, or someone who still remembers the magic of Halloween as a kid, this is a conversation filled with creativity, passion, and a deep love for the season that never truly leaves us. 🏚️ Laurel’s House of Horror This carousel will never stop spinning. 🎠 https://laurelhaunt.com [https://laurelhaunt.com]

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 episode dives deep into the dedication it takes to live and breathe the haunt industry year after year. The long nights. The physical exhaustion. The emotional connection. The art of creating fear while still bringing people together. Sharky doesn’t just play a character. She becomes part of the experience, and every single performance shows how much she truly loves what she does. And honestly? That passion is contagious as hell. You can feel it in the way she talks about haunting. You can see it in every detail of Sharky. It’s the kind of energy that reminds people why this industry matters in the first place. Goddamnit… we love what she does too. 🎠 Dark Carousel Podcast “This carousel will never stop spinning.”

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 culture, and the emotional side of becoming someone else every night for the sake of making people feel something. Because haunting isn’t just about being scary. It’s about expression. It’s about identity. It’s about taking the pain, the chaos, the anxiety, the trauma, and the passion and turning it into art. Don’t hold the pain. Express the pain. This episode dives into the reality that so many haunters understand but rarely say out loud. Sometimes the mask doesn’t hide who you are. Sometimes it finally reveals it. Welcome to the Dark Carousel Podcast. This carousel never stops spinning.

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 episode dives deep into the minds behind two of the most intense horror characters we’ve ever featured. We talk movement, makeup, fear, performance, TikTok horror, haunt culture, and what it truly means to dedicate yourself to becoming the thing people fear in the dark. This isn’t just another haunt interview.