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.
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.
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Recent Episodes
June 25, 2026
The Journey Behind the Characters : part 1 ( Landen and David )
<p>The Journey Begins | Part 1</p><p><br></p><p>Before there was Skar.</p><p><br></p><p>Before there was Jingles.</p><p><br></p><p>There were simply two people who discovered a passion that would change their lives forever.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Before you know the characters…</p><p><br></p><p>Get to know the people.</p><p><br></p><p>Welcome to the beginning of their story.</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/loi_jingles_the_jester?igsh=MWsydXAzaTZ6ZWE2OA==">https://www.instagram.com/loi_jingles_the_jester?igsh=MWsydXAzaTZ6ZWE2OA==</a></p><p><br></p>
June 19, 2026
What Haunting Gave Me (Azazel Gacy)
<p>Sometimes all it takes is one question.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>One question.</p><p><br></p><p>One answer.</p><p><br></p><p>And suddenly the conversation became something much bigger.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>This was more than a conversation about a character.</p><p><br></p><p>This was a conversation about heart.</p><p><br></p><p>Sometimes the mask tells a story. Sometimes the person underneath tells an even better one.</p><p><br></p><p>🎠 This Carousel Will Never Stop Spinning.</p><p><br></p>
June 15, 2026
The World of Macabre Intentions
<p>Some stories begin with a plan.</p><p><br></p><p>Others begin with an accident.</p><p><br></p><p>What started as an unexpected creative spark eventually grew into Macabre Intentions, one of the haunt industry’s most recognizable names in custom costume and character design. Founded by Joseph Goratowski, Macabre Intentions wasn’t born from a master blueprint or years of business strategy. It grew organically through passion, experimentation, and a relentless drive to create something unforgettable.</p><p><br></p><p>From post-apocalyptic wastelands and industrial nightmares to cyberpunk horrors and cinematic creatures, Joseph’s work blurs the line between costume and living nightmare. Every creation tells a story. Every monster feels as though it existed long before the lights came on and will continue roaming long after they go dark.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of The Dark Carousel Podcast, we dive into the accidental beginnings of Macabre Intentions, the sacrifices behind the art, the evolution of a creator, and what it truly means to dedicate your life to building monsters that leave a lasting impression.</p><p><br></p><p>Because sometimes the greatest creations aren’t planned.</p><p><br></p><p>Sometimes they happen by accident.</p><p><br></p><p>And sometimes accidents become legends.</p><p><br></p><p>🎠 This Carousel Will Never Stop Spinning.</p>
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