Podcast appearances and mentions of ted dougherty

This time, we have a very special episode, as we gather with a live audience at the Knott's Berry Farm Hotel.  On July 1st, 2014, episode one of Parks and Cons hit the feed and now we celebrate a decade of hopping from one thing to the next.   We're excited to present this very special episode, hosted by writer, director, historian, & friend, Ted Dougherty.   Listen in and enjoy!   THANK YOU to all who support us on Patreon!  In particular, we want to thank our Omega Level Powerhouse, Super Soldier Powerhouse, Otherworldly Powerhouse, and Mutant Powerhouse Patreon Tier Supporters: Renee A., Brett A., Johanna A., Angela B., Jennifer B., Michael B., Steve C., Drew D., Rochelle D., Ted D., Mike E., Tim F., Yvette G., Jonathan G., Hailey K., Jason M., Susan O., Tom P., Amanda R., Joshua R., Albert R., Manuel S., Hendel T., Alyssa W., Adam W., Jamie W., Mark W., and our anonymous donor Please, consider joining The Parks and Cons Crew,  https://www.patreon.com/ParksAndCons! Prefer to make a one-time contribution? Click here for details on how you can donate and receive a “thank you" gift!

This time, we are back with a triple-header!  First, we return to Near Mint Sundays to cross off a few more goals!  Then, we continue the Knott's Scary Farm 50th anniversary celebration at the Orange County Historical Society's 2023 Author Night with Ted Dougherty.  Lastly, we return to the Ontario Convention Center for year two of anime expo chibi!  It's our first post Halloween show of the year.   Listen in and enjoy!   Please, consider joining The Parks and Cons Crew,  https://www.patreon.com/ParksAndCons!

This time, we are back with another big Halloween Haunt Hop episode (including The Hellman Pirate Ship, Straite to Hale Presents Freak Show at the Creek, Hellsir: Stranger Things X Ghostbusters, Haydenville Haunter Presents "The Dollhouse," and Reichland Asylum), but this time we brought some friends along!   A very big THANK YOU to Sara Carter, Ted Dougherty, Sal Garnica, Claire Houser-Garnica, and Mark Wieczorek for joining us on the podcast!   Listen in and enjoy!   Please, consider joining The Parks and Cons Crew, https://www.patreon.com/ParksAndCons!

This time, we take you to another behind-the-scenes that was 50 (or at least 4) years in the making.  Join us, as writer Ted Dougherty takes us on a fascinating tour behind the scenes of the story of Sarah Marshall, and the denizen of Calico, in Origins: The Curse of Calicio!   We are proud to capture these moments in history and hope you enjoy.   The video may be found at: https://youtu.be/VcnpREbGcrI   Please, consider joining The Parks and Cons Crew, https://www.patreon.com/ParksAndCons!

This time, we take you to another behind-the-scenes that was 50 years in the making.  Join us as Plague Production's Jon Cooke and Ted Dougherty take us on a fascinating tour behind the scenes of Knott's Scary Farm's 50th Anniversary Legacy Haunt Store & Museum!   We are proud to capture these moments in history and hope you enjoy.   The video may be found at: https://youtu.be/LJXjxZb_Pkg   Please, consider joining The Parks and Cons Crew, https://www.patreon.com/ParksAndCons!

This time, we take you to a behind the scenes that was 50 years in the making.  Join us as attraction writer/director & historian, Ted Dougherty, reveals fascinating details on Knott's Scary Farm's 50th anniversary tribute maze, The Chilling Chambers.  Additionally, Digital Marketing Manager, Taylor Underwood, shares stories of his history with the event and the marketing approach to this attraction and the 50th anniversary.   We are proud to capture these moments in history and hope you enjoy!   The slideshow, with visuals, may be found at https://youtu.be/NXL8BrMh8uw   The mentioned tour, from October 4, 2014, may be found at https://youtu.be/kiZ1Y5a0DUA!   Please, consider joining The Parks and Cons Crew, https://www.patreon.com/ParksAndCons!

The end of summer means one thing for theme park enthusiasts: Halloween!  Many parks bring out their best theming and scares this time of year; Knott's Berry Farm has been leading the way since 1973, when local personality Larry Vincent brought his Sinister Seymour character to the park for an appearance that started a trend. That first year, Scary Farm was three nights long, it included scare actors in the Calico Mine Ride, Timber Mountain Log Ride and the now-defunct Haunted Shack. Since then, the event has grown to include numerous scare zones and mazes, plus extensive spooky theming throughout the park. This extended episode takes a close look at today's Scary Farm. Co-host Jessica Gardner meets Ken Parks, Corporate Director of Creative Development at Cedar Fair. She also talks with Owner and Creative Director of Plague Productions John Cooke. This jam-packed episode continues with Ted Dougherty, author of The History of Knott's Scary Farm and writer/director for Plague Productions. Next up is Chris Do, a Knott's Scary Farm producer. Our last two interviews are with KC Gussler, Show Director of Music, Monsters and Mayhem and Allen Palovik - third generation Knott's Team Member. In this episode: [9:40] Ken Park's advice for anyone who dreams of working in theme parks: Get your hands into as many pots as possible, be pleasant to work with, complete your tasks. [16:07] Planning for Knott's Scary Farm's 50th anniversary celebration [36:00] Newly-rethemed lands across so many Cedar Fair parks [38:00] Meet John Cooke, his start as a set carpenter [1:10:14] Ted Dougherty, author of The History of Knott's Scary Farm  [1:48:42] Chris Do covers the new-this-year mazes [1:54:42] KC Gussler, show director of Music, Monsters and Mayhem Learn more www.plagueproductions.com plagueproductionsLA johnnyxplague https://www.ultimatehaunt.com/the-book/ (the book is for sale at the Knott's Marketplace) Ted Dougherty's Instagram: ultimatehaunt Chris Do's Instagram: heychrisss Sources https://www.sfgate.com/travel/article/knotts-scary-farm-inspired-halloween-17542070.php https://www.ocregister.com/2023/08/01/knotts-scary-farm-teases-return-of-the-hanging-for-50th-anniversary-season/ --- Share your ideas and thoughts about this podcast via email: podcast@aceonline.org. Visit ridewithace.com to learn more about the non-profit organization American Coaster Enthusiasts. Join the team of ACE volunteers. Volunteering offers different ways to share your talents by: Having an impact on the future of ACE Providing opportunities for rewarding experiences Developing friendships in a small group Learning new skills or sharing your talents with ACE Podcast Volunteer Team  Hosts: Jessica Gardner and John Davidson Producer: Derek Perry Editors: Bob Randolph Show Notes: Liz Tan Project Manager: Corey Wooten   

This time, we take you to the streets of Ghost Town, where the little town of Calico played host to a huge announcement event for Knott's Scary Farm's 50th anniversary!  Join us, as we break down this historic event that featured some historic moments.   Listen in and enjoy!   The YouTube video of the Ted Dougherty's "History of Scary Farm" presentation may be found at https://youtu.be/eIweCPhftjg?si=01yxvQbvpijYlhsl.   Please, consider joining The Parks and Cons Crew,  https://www.patreon.com/ParksAndCons!

This time, we have the next installment in our very special podcast series that celebrates the Granddaddy of Halloween, Knott's Scary Farm!  This is episode two of the series kick-off that features a panel of guests to discuss this fog-filled event that means so much to so many.   Joining us, this time, is Ted Dougherty, Tim Fowler, and Jamie Weisgerber.   Listen in and enjoy!   Please, consider joining The Parks and Cons Crew,  https://www.patreon.com/ParksAndCons!

This time, we have a very special episode, as we kick-off a brand new podcast series that celebrates the Granddaddy of Halloween, Knott's Scary Farm!  The first two episodes of the series feature a panel of guests to discuss this fog-filled event that means so much to so many.   Joining us this time is Ted Dougherty, Drew Davison, Hendel Thistletop, and Adam Walsh.   Listen in and enjoy!   Please, consider joining The Parks and Cons Crew,  https://www.patreon.com/ParksAndCons!

This time, we have a really unique experience at Knott's Berry Farm, as we get a private space to taste all the fantastic Boysenberry Festival food with our good friend, Ted Dougherty!  Also, included are interviews with Merchandise Manager, Karl Busche, and Executive Pastry Chef, Beau Bailey.   Listen in and enjoy!   Please, consider joining The Parks and Cons Crew,  https://www.patreon.com/ParksAndCons!

Coming up, we're visiting the Spooky Kids Club exhibit at SugarMynt Gallery. Open now through June 19th, this exhibit focuses on the Halloween-loving child in all of us. We'll hear from the co-creators, 2 of the artists, some guests, and even get a guided tour and hear about some of the easter eggs. Featured in this episode: Jeff Depaoli, SaraRose Orlandini, Jimi Martinez, Victor Acuña, The Creepy Cool Kid, and Ted Dougherty. Show notes: https://www.haunt.news/spooky-kids-club

Today's Halloween Special is presented in two acts, with an intermission. Act 1 is the audio version of Seasonal Entertainment Source Magazine's Halloween Special- Issue 28. Intermission is music from Chris Thomas and Whispers of a Witch's Halloween Special. Act 2 is a collection of short stories from haunters about why they love Halloween. Act 1 contains: “Remembering Halloween” by Scott Swenson, “GROWIN' UP WEIRD” by Lindsey Gwen Robbins, “HALLOWEEN IS SACRED” by David D. Jones, HOWLING FOR HALLOWEEN by Ted Dougherty, EPIC Entertainment by Steve Sheldon and Charity Hill, SURVIVING 2020 by Cody Bailey, HOME HAUNTERS by Brian Foreman, PRANKSTER TO PLAYING GANGSTER – 1930s HALLOWEEN By Hayley Gross, MAKING A GRAVEYARD by Chris and Jeff Davis, JUMP, RUN, SCREAM: THERE WILL ALWAYS BE HALLOWEEN by Matt Schanandore, ATTRACTION MEMORIES by Alan Ostrander, A HAUNT TOUR REMINISCENCE by Nick and Beverly Pappas, HALLOWEEN IS NOT DEAD by Teresa Ryan, TRANSFORMATION by Alisa Kleckner, IT STARTED WITH A “YES” by Darryl Plunkie, WAIT, YOU CAN SEE ME!? by Tyler and Nora Proffet. Narration for Act 1 by: Donald Kinsley, Jennifer Ann Scott, David D. Jones, DW McCann, Halley Maree McClure, Aaron Rivera, Alan Mckinney, Jeff Davis, Matt Schanandore, and Teresa Ryan. Act 2 Contributors Include: Michael Fernandez from 1870 Haunt Manor, Spencer Terry From Fear Factory Salt Lake City, Ernie from The Grey Phantom, Bill Galvin from Hull House, Jon from the Real Ghostbusters, Max Bryant from the Ohio Haunters Association, A Petrified Forest, Zach Glaros from Sir Henry's Haunted Trail, and Creatures of the Night at Zoo Tampa. This episode was produced by Philip Hernandez and sponsored by Gantom Lighting and Controls. Post Producton and Mixing by David Swope.

Here's a replay of last year's Halloween Special. Today's Halloween Special is presented in two acts, with an intermission. Act 1 is the audio version of Seasonal Entertainment Source Magazine's Halloween Special- Issue 28. Intermission is music from Chris Thomas and Whispers of a Witch's Halloween Special. Act 2 is a collection of short stories from haunters about why they love Halloween. Act 1 contains: “Remembering Halloween” by Scott Swenson, “GROWIN' UP WEIRD” by Lindsey Gwen Robbins, “HALLOWEEN IS SACRED” by David D. Jones, HOWLING FOR HALLOWEEN by Ted Dougherty, EPIC Entertainment by Steve Sheldon and Charity Hill, SURVIVING 2020 by Cody Bailey, HOME HAUNTERS by Brian Foreman, PRANKSTER TO PLAYING GANGSTER – 1930s HALLOWEEN By Hayley Gross, MAKING A GRAVEYARD by Chris and Jeff Davis, JUMP, RUN, SCREAM: THERE WILL ALWAYS BE HALLOWEEN by Matt Schanandore, ATTRACTION MEMORIES by Alan Ostrander, A HAUNT TOUR REMINISCENCE by Nick and Beverly Pappas, HALLOWEEN IS NOT DEAD by Teresa Ryan, TRANSFORMATION by Alisa Kleckner, IT STARTED WITH A “YES” by Darryl Plunkie, WAIT, YOU CAN SEE ME!? by Tyler and Nora Proffet. Narration for Act 1 by: Donald Kinsley, Jennifer Ann Scott, David D. Jones, DW McCann, Halley Maree McClure, Aaron Rivera, Alan Mckinney, Jeff Davis, Matt Schanandore, and Teresa Ryan. Act 2 Contributors Include: Michael Fernandez from 1870 Haunt Manor, Spencer Terry From Fear Factory Salt Lake City, Ernie from The Grey Phantom, Bill Galvin from Hull House, Jon from the Real Ghostbusters, Max Bryant from the Ohio Haunters Association, A Petrified Forest, Zach Glaros from Sir Henry's Haunted Trail, and Creatures of the Night at Zoo Tampa. This episode was produced by Philip Hernandez and sponsored by Gantom Lighting and Controls. Post Producton and Mixing by David Swope.

Halloween fans shriek! This episode was recorded live at the Los Angeles Haunted Hayride in Griffith Park, California. Listen as L.A. Haunted Hayride Live Entertainment Director, Ted Dougherty, discusses the process in developing the characters to inhabit the fictional town of Midnight Falls. Then, Ted introduces us to some of the citizens including self-elected mayor, The Late Monte Revolta. Claim your FREE Halloween gifts. Learn more about Los Angeles Haunted Hayride and Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group. Visit the official show site and write the show at Contact@DePodcastNetwork.com. Find host Jeff DePaoli on TikTok, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook as @JeffDePaoli. Listen to the Dizney Coast to Coast Halloween playlist. “That Halloween Podcast” is part of The DePodcast Network. Love the show? Leave a tip.

Halloween fans shriek! This past August, the Halloween and horror convention Midsummer Scream started the process of welcoming guests back to conventions with Awaken the Spirits. At this convention, members of Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group took to the stage to discuss Los Angeles Haunted Hayride and Delusion with Ted Dougherty moderating, along with Chris Stafford, Jon Cooke, and Jon Braver.   Claim your FREE Halloween gifts. Learn more about Midsummer Scream and Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group. Visit the official show site and write the show at Contact@DePodcastNetwork.com. Find host Jeff DePaoli on TikTok, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook as @JeffDePaoli. Listen to the Dizney Coast to Coast Halloween playlist. “That Halloween Podcast” is part of The DePodcast Network. Love the show? Leave a tip.

As we celebrate 48 years of bringing your nightmares to life at Knott's Scary Farm. We're joined by Ted Dougherty; author and Knott's Scary Farm historian as we delve into the fog and dig into the history and lore of the longest running Halloween Themed Event in the world! Album artwork supplied by the talented Jeff Delgado. This is a piece from the "Into the Fog" art show that is hosted at Knott's Scary Farm each season. This piece is titled "Dead Man's Party". Be sure to follow Jeff on Twitter @Jeff_Delgado. 

This time, we get a taste of that sweet fog, as Knott's Scary Farm returns for its 48th season.  We even have some thoughts from the man that wrote the book on the event, Ted Dougherty.  Listen in and enjoy! Please, consider joining The Parks and Cons Crew,  https://www.patreon.com/ParksAndCons!

Subscribe to our main feed "haunted attraction network" to hear all our shows: https://hauntedattractionnetwork.com/newsletter/ . Today’s Halloween Special is presented in two acts, with an intermission. Act 1 is the audio version of Seasonal Entertainment Source Magazine’s Halloween Special- Issue 28. Intermission is music from Chris Thomas and Whispers of a Witch’s Halloween Special. Act 2 is a collection of short stories from haunters about why they love Halloween. Act 1 contains: “Remembering Halloween” by Scott Swenson, “GROWIN’ UP WEIRD” by Lindsey Gwen Robbins, “HALLOWEEN IS SACRED” by David D. Jones, HOWLING FOR HALLOWEEN by Ted Dougherty, EPIC Entertainment by Steve Sheldon and Charity Hill, SURVIVING 2020 by Cody Bailey, HOME HAUNTERS by Brian Foreman, PRANKSTER TO PLAYING GANGSTER – 1930s HALLOWEEN By Hayley Gross, MAKING A GRAVEYARD by Chris and Jeff Davis, JUMP, RUN, SCREAM: THERE WILL ALWAYS BE HALLOWEEN by Matt Schanandore, ATTRACTION MEMORIES by Alan Ostrander, A HAUNT TOUR REMINISCENCE by Nick and Beverly Pappas, HALLOWEEN IS NOT DEAD by Teresa Ryan, TRANSFORMATION by Alisa Kleckner, IT STARTED WITH A “YES” by Darryl Plunkie, WAIT, YOU CAN SEE ME!? by Tyler and Nora Proffet. Narration for Act 1 by: Donald Kinsley, Jennifer Ann Scott, David D. Jones, DW McCann, Halley Maree McClure, Aaron Rivera, Alan Mckinney, Jeff Davis, Matt Schanandore, and Teresa Ryan. Act 2 Contributors Include: Michael Fernandez from 1870 Haunt Manor, Spencer Terry From Fear Factory Salt Lake City, Ernie from The Grey Phantom, Bill Galvin from Hull House, Jon from the Real Ghostbusters, Max Bryant from the Ohio Haunters Association, A Petrified Forest, Zach Glaros from Sir Henry’s Haunted Trail, and Creatures of the Night at Zoo Tampa. This episode was produced by Philip Hernandez and sponsored by Gantom Lighting and Controls. Post Producton and Mixing by David Swope.

Today's Halloween Special is presented in two acts, with an intermission. Act 1 is the audio version of Seasonal Entertainment Source Magazine's Halloween Special- Issue 28. Intermission is music from Chris Thomas and Whispers of a Witch's Halloween Special. Act 2 is a collection of short stories from haunters about why they love Halloween. Act 1 contains: “Remembering Halloween” by Scott Swenson, “GROWIN' UP WEIRD” by Lindsey Gwen Robbins, “HALLOWEEN IS SACRED” by David D. Jones, HOWLING FOR HALLOWEEN by Ted Dougherty, EPIC Entertainment by Steve Sheldon and Charity Hill, SURVIVING 2020 by Cody Bailey, HOME HAUNTERS by Brian Foreman, PRANKSTER TO PLAYING GANGSTER – 1930s HALLOWEEN By Hayley Gross, MAKING A GRAVEYARD by Chris and Jeff Davis, JUMP, RUN, SCREAM: THERE WILL ALWAYS BE HALLOWEEN by Matt Schanandore, ATTRACTION MEMORIES by Alan Ostrander, A HAUNT TOUR REMINISCENCE by Nick and Beverly Pappas, HALLOWEEN IS NOT DEAD by Teresa Ryan, TRANSFORMATION by Alisa Kleckner, IT STARTED WITH A “YES” by Darryl Plunkie, WAIT, YOU CAN SEE ME!? by Tyler and Nora Proffet. Narration for Act 1 by: Donald Kinsley, Jennifer Ann Scott, David D. Jones, DW McCann, Halley Maree McClure, Aaron Rivera, Alan Mckinney, Jeff Davis, Matt Schanandore, and Teresa Ryan. Act 2 Contributors Include: Michael Fernandez from 1870 Haunt Manor, Spencer Terry From Fear Factory Salt Lake City, Ernie from The Grey Phantom, Bill Galvin from Hull House, Jon from the Real Ghostbusters, Max Bryant from the Ohio Haunters Association, A Petrified Forest, Zach Glaros from Sir Henry's Haunted Trail, and Creatures of the Night at Zoo Tampa. This episode was produced by Philip Hernandez and sponsored by Gantom Lighting and Controls. Post Producton and Mixing by David Swope.

Today’s Halloween Special is presented in two acts, with an intermission. Act 1 is the audio version of Seasonal Entertainment Source Magazine’s Halloween Special- Issue 28. Intermission is music from Chris Thomas and Whispers of a Witch’s Halloween Special. Act 2 is a collection of short stories from haunters about why they love Halloween. Act 1 contains: “Remembering Halloween” by Scott Swenson, “GROWIN’ UP WEIRD” by Lindsey Gwen Robbins, “HALLOWEEN IS SACRED” by David D. Jones, HOWLING FOR HALLOWEEN by Ted Dougherty, EPIC Entertainment by Steve Sheldon and Charity Hill, SURVIVING 2020 by Cody Bailey, HOME HAUNTERS by Brian Foreman, PRANKSTER TO PLAYING GANGSTER – 1930s HALLOWEEN By Hayley Gross, MAKING A GRAVEYARD by Chris and Jeff Davis, JUMP, RUN, SCREAM: THERE WILL ALWAYS BE HALLOWEEN by Matt Schanandore, ATTRACTION MEMORIES by Alan Ostrander, A HAUNT TOUR REMINISCENCE by Nick and Beverly Pappas, HALLOWEEN IS NOT DEAD by Teresa Ryan, TRANSFORMATION by Alisa Kleckner, IT STARTED WITH A “YES” by Darryl Plunkie, WAIT, YOU CAN SEE ME!? by Tyler and Nora Proffet. Narration for Act 1 by: Jennifer Ann Scott, David D. Jones, DW McCann, Halley Maree McClure, Aaron Rivera, Alan Mckinney, Jeff Davis, Matt Schanandore, and Teresa Ryan. Act 2 Contributors Include: Michael Fernandez from 1870 Haunt Manor, Spencer Terry From Fear Factory Salt Lake City, Ernie from The Grey Phantom, Bill Galvin from Hull House, Jon from the Real Ghostbusters, Max Bryant from the Ohio Haunters Association, A Petrified Forest, Zach Glaros from Sir Henry’s Haunted Trail, and Creatures of the Night at Zoo Tampa.

Halloween fans shriek! Today, writer/director/producer Ted Dougherty visits the show to chat about "Ernest Scared Stupid." Whether or not you're an Ernest fan, this Halloween movie is arguably the best of them all and worth checking out during the spooky season. Listen as we chat about the nostalgia and Halloween feels we get from it, as well as discussions about traditions, a game and more. Claim your FREE Halloween gifts. Get "Ernest Scared Stupid" with our affiliate link and support the show at no extra cost to you. Visit the official show site and write the show at Contact@DePodcastNetwork.com. Find host Jeff DePaoli, on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook as @JeffDePaoli. Listen to the Dizney Coast to Coast Halloween playlist. Thanks to show sponsors Fright-Rags (use code HALLOWEENPODCAST10 at checkout to save) and Midsummer Scream. “That Halloween Podcast” is part of The DePodcast Network. Love the show? Leave a tip.

This time, we have the next chapter in our “A Walk in the Park” series, a close-up look at a theme park land.  In this episode, Knott’s Scary Farm historian, Ted Dougherty talks Scary Farm love, with us, in this year’s version of Halloween, at Knott’s Berry Farm.  Listen in and enjoy! Please, consider joining The Parks and Cons Crew,  https://www.patreon.com/ParksAndCons!

This time, we have an epilogue to our first season of shows featuring show writer and Haunt historian, Ted Dougherty.  In this episode, we put on masks and head to Knott’s Berry Farm’s Boot Hill to do a little recording. Listen in and enjoy! Please, consider joining The Parks and Cons Crew,  https://www.patreon.com/ParksAndCons!

This time, we have a special episode, as show writer, creative director, and historian, Ted Dougherty joins us to discuss his latest work with Hollow Studios. In this episode, we discuss the details of Road Trip Mysteries! Listen in and enjoy! Trailer and press release may be found at: https://parksandcons.com/industry-updates/road-trip-mysteries-Announcement Please, consider joining The Parks and Cons Crew,  https://www.patreon.com/ParksAndCons!

This time, we present the tenth episode in our series, "Time Traveling with Ted," featuring show writer and Haunt historian, Ted Dougherty.  In this episode, we look back on the first season, take on trivia, and talk a little Season of Screams. Listen in and enjoy! Please, consider joining The Parks and Cons Crew,  https://www.patreon.com/ParksAndCons!

This time, we present the ninth episode in our "Time Traveling with Ted" series, featuring show writer and Haunt historian, Ted Dougherty.  In this episode, we add the third chapter to the “A Walk in the Park - Knott's Scary Farm Ghost Town" series.  Listen in and enjoy! Please, consider joining The Parks and Cons Crew,  https://www.patreon.com/ParksAndCons!

This time, we present the eighth episode in our series of shows, "Time Traveling with Ted," featuring show writer and Haunt historian, Ted Dougherty.  In this episode, we add the second chapter to the “A Walk in the Park” through the Scary Farm version of Ghost Town.  Listen in and enjoy! Please, consider joining The Parks and Cons Crew, https://www.patreon.com/ParksAndCons!

This time, we present the seventh episode in our series of shows, featuring show writer and Haunt historian, Ted Dougherty.  In this episode, we also add a chapter to our “A Walk in the Park” series, as we take a tour of the Scary Farm version of Ghost Town. Listen in and enjoy! Referenced Midsummer Scream Panel may be found at https://youtu.be/FyHFGcM7qbc. Please, consider joining The Parks and Cons Crew,  https://www.patreon.com/ParksAndCons!

This time, we the sixth episode in our "Time Traveling with Ted" series of shows, featuring show writer and Haunt historian, Ted Dougherty.  In this episode, we discuss behind the scenes of a big night of Home Haunts. Listen in and enjoy!   Please, consider joining The Parks and Cons Crew,  https://www.patreon.com/ParksAndCons!

This time, we present the fifth episode in our series of shows featuring, show writer and Haunt historian, Ted Dougherty.  In this episode, we discuss seven things you may have missed in Origins: Curse of Calico, at Knott’s Scary Farm 2019. Listen in and enjoy! "The Haunt Veil," mentioned in the podcast, may be found at http://www.ultimatehaunt.com/information/the-haunt-veil/! Please, consider joining The Parks and Cons Crew,  https://www.patreon.com/ParksAndCons!

This time, we have the fourth episode in our series of shows featuring, show writer and Haunt historian, Ted Dougherty.  In this episode, we discuss our favorite Knott’s Scary Farm memories. Listen in and enjoy! Please, consider joining The Parks and Cons Crew,  https://www.patreon.com/ParksAndCons!

This time, we have the third episode in our series of shows featuring, show writer and Haunt historian, Ted Dougherty.  In this episode, we discuss our favorite Knott’s Scary Farm “Others.”  Listen in and enjoy! Please, consider joining The Parks and Cons Crew,  https://www.patreon.com/ParksAndCons!

This time, we have the second episode in our series featuring, show writer and Haunt historian, Ted Dougherty.  In this episode, we discuss our favorite Knott’s Scary Farm shows and scare zones. Listen in and enjoy! Please, consider joining The Parks and Cons Crew,  https://www.patreon.com/ParksAndCons!

This time, we are kicking off a new series of shows, featuring show writer and Haunt historian, Ted Dougherty.  In this first episode, we discuss our favorite Knott’s Scary Farm mazes. Listen in and enjoy! Please, consider joining The Parks and Cons Crew, https://www.patreon.com/ParksAndCons!

*Subscribe @ iTunes* It's another TSPP Halloween!! This episode, we are at the amazing Los Angeles Haunted Hayride, with Ted Dougherty, Creative Writer and Director from Plague Productions! PLUS...Bonus Conversation on Knott's Scary Farm's Sensational New Maze: Origins! Enjoy. Links: LA Haunted Hayride Plague Productions Walt Disney Birthplace  MiceChat Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z'nuff on iTunes Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com  Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Check Out TSPP on Instagram! - www.instagram.com/theseasonpass  Contact us: doug@seasonpasspodcast.com brent@super78.com robert@robertcoker.com Call the Hotline with Park Trip Reports, Podcast Comments, or Anything else you would like to announce. –1-916-248-5524 Thanks to each one of you for listening to the show.  Your support is extremely appreciated. © 2019 Season Pass Podcast

THE THEME PARK DUO PODCAST: SUBSCRIBE ON iTUNES, GOOGLE PLAY, STITCHER, iHEART RADIO AND SPOTIFY! On this episode of the Theme Park Duo Podcast, The Duo sit down and talk about the recent Knott's Scary Farm Announcement Event! There is so much to be excited about for this years Scary Farm. Puppet Up: Uncensored, Wax Works and Origins: The Curse of Calico are ALL NEW for this years event. We also have two interviews from the announcement event. We talk with Jon Cooke and Ted Dougherty who worked on Origins: Curse of Calico and we also talk to Erik Nix, Producer at Knott's Scary Farm.  Thank goodness we can chat about all of this theme park goodness and stay awake doing it. That’s because we are being caffeinated by EXPEDITION ROASTERS! The delicious  flavors of the theme park inspired coffee has us ranting and raving. Make sure you head over to ExpeditionRoasters.com and use code DUO15 to get 15% OFF your purchases of Expedition Roaster coffee! Brew Your Happy Place! Episode Sponsor Website: ExpeditionRoasters.com Follow us on Social Media: @themeparkduo Check out our Website: Themeparkduo.com Check out Sinister Pointe: SinisterPointe.com Follow UUOP: www.uuopodcast.com Check out our Shirts: Teepublic.com/themeparkduo Contact us: themeparkduo@gmail.com

This time, we return to the Long Beach Convention Center, for our second podcast in this series. This is a special one, as we sit down with Jon Cooke and Ted Dougherty, of Plague Productions, in front of a live audience.  We discuss the professional and personal sides of Halloween; from home haunts to the LA Hayride to Knott’s Scary Farm to Dark Harbor, and beyond...Listen in and enjoy!

"An attraction is most effective when it follows a path, when it takes guests on a journey. The story determines an attraction’s physical layout, character development, and technical design. It also points the way for clever marketing, merchandising, and branding. This book gives you the tools to develop a story and to use that story as a blueprint for your attraction's development." -Follow The Story Book     Buy this book on amazon $9.99   In this podcast episode, we ask Scott Swenson all the different ways that you can use your attraction's back story and why it's important today more than ever.   If you are a Haunted Attraction that has never used a back story with your theme and sometimes you feel that something is missing from the overall experience, creating a unique story around your characters may just be what you need to take your attraction to the next level.   Today's attraction customer wants more than just a scary walk-through; they're looking for memorable moments, a story they can tell their friends, and an evolving theme that changes each year. Creating a back story immerses your attendees in a world that they will remember and come back to see what happens with your characters next time.   Follow the Story: What's inside this podcast   Why having a story behind your attraction is important. Your guests will remember it. You can plan your entire theme around it. It can save you time and money by doing it. How to use your story in your marketing. Using your main characters in your advertising and following the story will help your attendees have a better experience which will make it an easy choice to come back to your attraction for more story. Simple ways to start your story right now. You don't have to change up everything. Here are a few simple and low-cost ways to start weaving your story throughout your haunted attraction, no matter what stage of operations you're in. What makes great Haunted Attractions great. The attractions that understand where their stories are evolving can stay ahead of the game. They can plan easier for next season, have off season events around their story, and save money by using materials they already have. Large or small...you can start using your back story to help make your attraction better.   Where to find Scott Swenson   Scott's website: Scott Swenson.com Get "Follow the Story" Book: Buy this from Amazon Meet Scott and get your book signed: Midsummer Scream   What people are saying about Follow the Story   “Scott provides a much-needed jolt of storytelling energy in a compact, readable form. This is a true ‘blood and potatoes’ approach to the many facets of haunted-attraction storycraft, which should help any designer ensure they’re taking full advantage of the tools at their disposal.”—David Ruzicka, Co-Artistic Director for JFI Productions   "Scott is a true master architect of immersive horror experiences, using the classic tools of story and conflict to create blueprints for some of the most influential (and some of my all-time favorite) haunted attractions ever. This guide is mandatory reading for experiential designers of themed attractions."—Scott Simmons, Creative Director, ScareHouse and The Basement    Buy this book on amazon $9.99   People who helped make this book:   Author: Scott Swenson   For over 30 years, Scott Swenson has been bringing stories to life as a Writer, Director, Producer and Performer. His work in Theme Park, Consumer Events, Live Theater and Television has given him a broad spectrum of experiences. Co-creator and Creative Leader for the first 15 years of the “Howl-O-Scream” event at Busch Gardens Tampa, during which time he wrote and implemented over 50 haunted houses, shows and scare zones.   Foreword: Ted Dougherty   Ted Dougherty, has created projects for Halloween events in Southern California including Knott’s Scary Farm, Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor, & Universal Studios Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights. His specialties focus on themed entertainment and immersive/multi-sensory environments through creative storytelling, production and direction.   Publisher: Philip Hernandez     Philip Hernandez is a freelance writer, speaker, producer, and marketer specializing in Seasonal Attractions. Since 2014 Philip has published Seasonal Entertainment Source magazine (SES), a quarterly print publication. Philip operates the Haunted Attraction Network (HAN), the largest global media entity for the haunted attraction industry.     Cover Artist: Doug Schaefer   Doug Schaefer has been creating effects, props, masks and artwork for haunted attractions, theme parks and collectors for over 30 years. By day Doug designs and builds effects, puppets and illusions at Robot Monkey Lab, Inc (VFXcreates.com). And on evenings and weekends Doug makes even more monsters, in his home studio (ArtGuyDesigns.com), creating a variety of horror and creature art.

Writer, Producer, Director and Rock Star of The Themed Entertainment Industry: Ted Dougherty is with us today!! We discuss moments throughout his career of working with Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights, Knotts Scary Farm, his recent project MurderCo with Jon Cooke, his upcoming ventures at Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor and so much more. We find … Continue reading EP26 Ted Dougherty →

THE THEME PARK DUO PODCAST: SUBSCRIBE ON iTUNES, GOOGLE PLAY, STITCHER, iHEART RADIO AND SPOTIFY! On this weeks episode, The Duo sit down with Themed Entertainment Designer Ted Dougherty to talk MurderCo at Black Market Escape Rooms, the first R rated escape room experience! The Duo also jump into a Haunted Headlines segment to talk some major Halloween Horror Nights news from Hollywood and Orlando! First, Poltergeist was announced as the next IP to join this years Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort! Universal Studios Florida also announced another original house called, Seeds of Extinction, and lastly tickets for Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood have gone on sale! Thank goodness we can chat about all of this theme park goodness and stay awake doing it. That’s because we are being caffeinated by EXPEDITION ROASTERS! The delicious  flavors of the theme park inspired coffee has us ranting and raving. Make sure you head over to ExpeditionRoasters.com and use code DUO15 to get 15% OFF your purchases of Expedition Roaster coffee! Brew Your Happy Place!   Episode Sponsor Website: ExpeditionRoasters.com Check out our Website: Themeparkduo.com Follow us on Social Media: @themeparkduo Check out our Shirts: Teepublic.com/themeparkduo Contact us: themeparkduo@gmail.com

Black Market Escape Rooms presents "Murder Co": a R-rated escape experience BLACK MARKET ESCAPE ROOMS, a new immersive-based attraction company, announces the opening of MURDER CO, a permanent escape experience aimed at turning the attraction industry on its head. Location: 1220 W 9th St. | Upland, CA 91786 | 909-920-9902 Moonlighting from their day gigs, a handful of theme park professionals have thrown the proverbial gloves off by thrusting guests into an adventure far too severe for the family-friendly confines of an amusement park. The experience was created by theme park designer, Jon Cooke, who was looking to push the parameters set by the day-to-day requirements in his industry. In response to founding his new side project, Black Market Escape Rooms, Cooke says, “I saw so much potential story and show elements in escape rooms. I wanted to do something more so I went out and surrounded myself with some of the best experts in the theme park industry and we created this unforgettable encounter.” MurderCO: Black Market Escape Room Regarding Murder Co’s intensity is attraction writer and director Ted Dougherty, who confesses, “We had to go to some extremely dark places that definitely left a few emotional marks.” Although the attraction may not fall into the category of an “extreme haunt,” it does contain content best reserved for those not easily offended or disgusted. Expect serious thrills as Cooke is no stranger to terrifying people based on his innovative haunted attraction designs for Knott’s Scary Farm. When conceiving Murder Co, he admits, “It’s what I have always wanted to see and do in an immersive attraction.” A living nightmare is one step away for those bold enough to cross into Murder Co. JON COOKE has designed, art directed and produced some of the most successful haunted attractions for the world famous Knott’s Scary Farm, including “Special Ops: Infected,” “Paranormal, Inc,” “Shadowlands,” "Trick Or Treat: Lights Out" and “Dark Ride.” As vocalist for the deathcore metal band, Winds of Plague, Cooke has released numerous albums and toured extensively throughout the globe. Taking the two worlds of themed entertainment and live performance, Cooke has melded his experience into creating visionary ways to horrify the masses. www.plagueproductions.com TED DOUGHERTY is a writer, producer and director having worked with Universal Studios Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights, Knott’s Scary Farm, Cedar Fair and Hollow Studios, including directing and co-writing Fear VR, the first 4-D virtual reality horror experience at a major theme park. www.lunarvisions.com Special Guests Andy Russ and Susan Russ: Dark Forest Creations/ Burn Brae Mansion National Haunter's Convention: HalloweenShow.com Haunter's Toolbox: https://www.haunterstoolbox.com/

Black Market Escape Rooms presents "Murder Co": a R-rated escape experience BLACK MARKET ESCAPE ROOMS, a new immersive-based attraction company, announces the opening of MURDER CO, a permanent escape experience aimed at turning the attraction industry on its head. Location: 1220 W 9th St. | Upland, CA 91786 | 909-920-9902 Moonlighting from their day gigs, a handful of theme park professionals have thrown the proverbial gloves off by thrusting guests into an adventure far too severe for the family-friendly confines of an amusement park. The experience was created by theme park designer, Jon Cooke, who was looking to push the parameters set by the day-to-day requirements in his industry. In response to founding his new side project, Black Market Escape Rooms, Cooke says, “I saw so much potential story and show elements in escape rooms. I wanted to do something more so I went out and surrounded myself with some of the best experts in the theme park industry and we created this unforgettable encounter.” Regarding Murder Co’s intensity is attraction writer and director Ted Dougherty, who confesses, “We had to go to some extremely dark places that definitely left a few emotional marks.” Although the attraction may not fall into the category of an “extreme haunt,” it does contain content best reserved for those not easily offended or disgusted. Expect serious thrills as Cooke is no stranger to terrifying people based on his innovative haunted attraction designs for Knott’s Scary Farm. When conceiving Murder Co, he admits, “It’s what I have always wanted to see and do in an immersive attraction.” A living nightmare is one step away for those bold enough to cross into Murder Co. JON COOKE has designed, art directed and produced some of the most successful haunted attractions for the world famous Knott’s Scary Farm, including “Special Ops: Infected,” “Paranormal, Inc,” “Shadowlands,” "Trick Or Treat: Lights Out" and “Dark Ride.” As vocalist for the deathcore metal band, Winds of Plague, Cooke has released numerous albums and toured extensively throughout the globe. Taking the two worlds of themed entertainment and live performance, Cooke has melded his experience into creating visionary ways to horrify the masses. www.plagueproductions.com TED DOUGHERTY is a writer, producer and director having worked with Universal Studios Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights, Knott’s Scary Farm, Cedar Fair and Hollow Studios, including directing and co-writing Fear VR, the first 4-D virtual reality horror experience at a major theme park. www.lunarvisions.com Special Guests Andy Russ and Susan Russ: Dark Forest Creations/ Burn Brae Mansion National Haunter's Convention: HalloweenShow.com Haunter's Toolbox: Our other website for starting and growing your own Haunted Attraction

We found a fun event in La Mirada California at a Halloween store.  The store is called, The Halloween Club, which is open all year round.  The event we covered happens once a year at this store, and they call it, Spookshow.  This is the 6th year of the Spookshow, and there were vendors, food, performances, and cosplay wallking all over the event. We got the opportunity to interview Rick West, who is the creative director of "Midsummer's Scream".  The biggest Halloween/Horror convention in the world.  Check out the website: http://www.midsummerscream.org/ Also, we spoke with Trickster, who is a scary clown, who loves to scare. We interviewed Ted Dougherty who co-wrote and directed, "Murder Co", an immersive escape room haunt in Upland California. And, we spoke with "Love, Pain, and Stiches", which has a line of Halloween themed purses.  The most popular being a jacko lantern pumpkin bag, that we saw guests all over the event wearing this bag.  Huge line to get the bag at Spookshow 6.  You can purchase these bags on Etsy.

THE THEME PARK DUO PODCAST: SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES, GOOGLE PLAY, STITCHER AND iHEART RADIO! The Duo takes you through the terrors and scares that await you at Knott's Scary Farm, the longest running Halloween event around! One of our favorite haunts ever, it's easy to gush about this event. But, not only is it just The Duo, we brought Ted Dougherty on the show. Author of A Picture History Knott's Scary Farm Halloween Haunt and owner of Ultimatehaunt.com, Ted is the perfect person to chat Knott's Scary Farm! Here you will find maze and scare zone reviews as well as just the over all value of this incredible event! This episode is filled with scares, frights, fun, sliders, monsters and just about everything that goes bump in the night and the FOG! The most haunting Halloween event in Southern California, Knott's Scary Farm, returns with unimaginable scares and innovative thrills for its 45th season. The fully transformed park will feature 13 uniquely haunted mazes and attractions, including the return of Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, for her last performance as she bids farewell to the Scary Farm crowds with an all-new show. Knott’s Scary Farm is back for 25 horrifying nights from September 21 – October 31. This year’s Knott’s Scary Farm experience has all the ingredients of a truly terrifying nightmare, but unlike most dreams, Knott’s Scary Farm is a nightmare you can’t wake up from. Check out Ted's Site: Ultimatehaunt.com Check out our website: themeparkduo.com Follow us on social media: @themeparkduo Contact us: themeparkduo@gmail.com

On this packed episode we sit down with Rick West and Ted Dougherty and talk about Midsummer Scream 2017 and you might even get a peek at what's in store for 2018! Plus Virtual Reality and what it means for the Haunt and Themed Entertainment Industry! AND yes there is more, including a chat about Into the Black, Southern California's newest Haunted Attraction! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tales-from-the-fog/support

PLEASE CHECK OUT OUR AMAZING SPONSOR: NEWBERRY CANDY Just Like Grandma Used To Make. *Subscribe @ iTunes* The Season Pass Podcast is back at Midsummer Scream! Taking place at the Long Beach Convention Center, July 29th & 30th, Midsummer Scream is the biggest and best Halloween Festival in Southern California. This episode features the Into the Black panel with Larry Bones, Aubree Garman, Ted Dougherty, Claire Dunlap, and Moderated by Parks and Con's Shawn Marshall.  Shawn and Carmelle Marshall also join Doug Barnes to discuss the origin of focus of Parks and Cons. Enjoy! Links: Newberry Candy Parks and Cons Midsummer Scream The Park Adventure TEA Website InPark Magazine Walt Disney Birthplace  MiceChat Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z'nuff on iTunes  Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Check Out TSPP on Instagram! - www.instagram.com/theseasonpass  Contact us: doug@seasonpasspodcast.com brent@super78.com robert@robertcoker.com Call the Hotline with Park Trip Reports, Podcast Comments, or Anything else you would like to announce. –1-916-248-5524 Thanks to each one of you for listening to the show.  Your support is extremely appreciated. © 2017 Season Pass Podcast

This time, we listen-in on historian, Ted Dougherty, as he roams the streets of Calico at Knott’s Berry Farm and teaches is the significance of the “granddaddy of haunts” to theme park history. How were scare zones conceived? Where we’re sliders born? Did Knott’s really use a true dead body in one of their mazes? […]

*Subscribe @ iTunes* This week The Season Pass Podcast continues the 2013 Halloween celebration with a trip to THE OFFICIAL HOME PARK of the Season Pass Podcast - Knott's Scary Farm in Buena Park, CA for Halloween Haunt!  This is part ONE of TWO!!  TONS of INTERVIEWS including Raffi Kaprelyan, Julie Owens, Craig Harold, Rob Perez, Daniel Miller, The Academy of Villains, Ted Dougherty, and more!  Plus Experience Audio & Commentary through the NEW Black Magic haunt maze from the designer Daniel Miller.  So many great stories, a plethora of Haunt sounds, and a load of Jeff Tucker!!  Have Scary Fun! Links: Knott's Berry Farm Ultimate Haunt - Haunt: A Picture History Book Evil Episodes Thrillride.com Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z'nuff on iTunes  Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Contact us: doug@seasonpasspodcast.com   brent.young@seasonpasspodcast.com   Call the Hotline with Park Trip Reports, Podcast Comments, or Anything else you would like to announce. –1-916-248-5524   Thanks to each one of you for listening to the show.  Your support is extremely appreciated.   © 2013 Season Pass Podcast

Episode 52: Creature From The Brew Lagoon - featuring Dexter Morgan of Haunted Fresno, Knott’s Halloween Haunt: A Picture History author Ted Dougherty, Xavier Garcia of Altered Flesh FX, and music by Doyle Wolfgang Von Frankenstein. PLUS: The Marketing Morgue with Dick Terhune, Theater of the Mind with Revenant, Shocktails with Johnny Thunder, The Charmed Pot with Shellhawk, Something Wicked with Ed Gannon, The Prop Shop with Denhaunt, and Terror Turnpike with Eric Vysther. Enjoy the show and Stay Scary! Full show notes and feature links on our website. Support Hauntcast on Patreon for more episodes and exclusive content!