Behind The Haunt

Step beyond the screams and discover the stories that built Cincinnati’s Halloween tradition. Hosted by The Dent Schoolhouse co-owner and producer Bud Stross, Behind the Haunt brings together current and former actors, managers, artists, builders, and crew members to share their favorite scares, unforgettable characters, backstage mishaps, unexplained encounters, and memories from inside the schoolhouse. Created in celebration of Dent’s 30th season, each episode explores the people, creativity, history, and controlled chaos behind one of America’s most legendary haunted attractions. Along the way, listeners will also experience selections from Dent’s original music library and exclusive cinematic tales inspired by the dark halls and sinister legends of the schoolhouse. The doors are open. The lights are fading. It’s time to go Behind the Haunt. Learn more about The Dent Schoolhouse at www.dentschoolhouse.com

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  Episode #4

  Episode 4- Meet Dan- Former Clown Actor

  Aug 24, 202644 minS1

  <p >In episode four of Behind the Haunt, Bud sits down with former Dent Schoolhouse actor Dan Leopold—the man behind the unforgettable Fatso the Clown.</p> <p >Dan traces his haunting roots back to the charity attraction Dungeons of Delhi before sharing how he eventually found his way to The Dent Schoolhouse. For more than a decade, he brought Fatso to life, developing the clown’s distinctive personality, appearance, voice, and twisted sense of humor along the way.</p> <p>The conversation explores how Dan discovered the character, how Fatso evolved through years of performances, and what it takes to m...

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  Episode #3

  Episode 3- Meet Tyler and Nora- Professional Haunt Reviewers

  Aug 17, 20261h 8mS1

  <p >In episode three of Behind the Haunt, Bud sits down with Tyler and Nora Proffet of The Scare Factor and Team Zombillies haunt reviewers.</p> <p >With decades of combined experience visiting and reviewing haunted attractions across the country, Tyler and Nora share how The Scare Factor began, what goes into fairly reviewing a haunt, and how they turn a terrifying night out into a detailed score. They also reveal memorable moments from the road and what separates a good haunted attraction from an unforgettable one.</p> <p>The conversation then turns to The Dent Schoolhouse as Tyler and...

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  Episode 2- Meet Andy- Actor, Midway Worker, and Sour Soup Fan

  Aug 11, 202645 minS1

  <p >In episode two of Behind the Haunt, Bud sits down with longtime Dent Schoolhouse performer Andy Becker—better known simply as Becker.</p> <p >Becker shares what first inspired him to become a haunt actor, his early roots at the now-retired Dungeons of Delhi charity haunted house, and the path that eventually brought him to Dent. After spending many years frightening guests inside the schoolhouse, he now brings his talents to the Monster Midway, where the scares continue beyond Dent’s doors.</p> <p>The conversation explores his evolution as a performer, memories from years of haunting, and the pass...

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  Episode 1- Meeting the Host and Talking Haunt

  Aug 5, 202652 minS1

  <p>In the premiere episode of Behind the Haunt, the interviewer becomes the interviewee as host and Dent Schoolhouse co-owner Bud Stross takes the hot seat.</p> <p>Bud shares his background, his journey into the haunted-attraction industry, and the story of how The Dent Schoolhouse became such an important part of his life. The conversation explores Dent’s history, its evolution, the people behind the screams, and what it means to celebrate 30 seasons of Cincinnati’s Halloween tradition.</p> <p>Stay through the end for an original cinematic audio tale—and the first chilling tease of a mysterious new charac...

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