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The Dark Carousel Podcast

The Dark Carousel Podcast

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The Dark Carousel Podcast is a raw, emotional journey into the world of haunted attractions and the people who bring fear to life. Hosted by Arthur and Steve, it dives deep into the stories behind the masks, where trauma, passion, and art collide. Each guest shares not just haunt tales, but personal struggles, triumphs, and transformations. It’s about more than scares, it' about healing through horror, finding identity in performance, and building a family out of fear. This isn’t just entertainment, it' a passion, a legacy, and a tribute to the misfits who make the monsters come alive.The Dark Carousel Podcast
Episodes
  • Built on Passion, Driven by Purpose (Sparky )
    Jun 30 2026


    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. 🎠


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    51 mins
  • The Journey Behind the Characters : part 1 ( Landen and David )
    Jun 25 2026

    The Journey Begins | Part 1


    Before there was Skar.


    Before there was Jingles.


    There were simply two people who discovered a passion that would change their lives forever.


    In Part 1 of this special two-part conversation, we sit down with Landen Gessner and David Amador to learn who they are beyond the costumes. We explore how they first found the haunt industry, what inspired them to become scare actors, the experiences that shaped them, and why haunting became more than just a hobby.


    From their first nights in a haunted attraction to the friendships, challenges, and unforgettable memories they’ve built along the way, this episode is about the foundation of their journey.


    Before you know the characters…


    Get to know the people.


    Welcome to the beginning of their story.

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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • What Haunting Gave Me (Azazel Gacy)
    Jun 19 2026

    Sometimes all it takes is one question.


    When we sat down with Azazel, we expected to talk about haunting, characters, scares, and the road that brought him from Savannah, Georgia into the haunt world. We got all of that. What we didn’t expect was a moment that hit every one of us right in the chest.


    One question.


    One answer.


    And suddenly the conversation became something much bigger.


    This episode dives into the passion behind the paint, the friendships built along the way, the struggles, the victories, and the reason so many of us keep coming back to this crazy world year after year. It’s about entertaining people, creating memories, and finding a place where you truly belong.


    Whether you’ve been haunting for decades or you’ve never stepped behind a mask, Azazel’s story is a reminder that passion isn’t something you find overnight. It’s something you fight for, build, and carry with you through every chapter of your life.


    This was more than a conversation about a character.


    This was a conversation about heart.


    Sometimes the mask tells a story. Sometimes the person underneath tells an even better one.


    🎠 This Carousel Will Never Stop Spinning.


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    59 mins
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