Working the Fright Shift
Step into the eerie world of Horror and Halloween-themed entertainment in Working the Fright Shift with Ted Dougherty
Episodes
31 episodes
OBAKEN [JAPANESE]【日本語版】
OBAKEN — Fear Architects【日本語版 / JAPANESE】今回は「Working the Fright Shift」の特別日本語版をお届けします。「Working the Fright Shift」は、ホラーアトラクション、ハロウィン、そして“恐怖”を生み出すクリエイターたちの世界を探るポッドキャストです。ホストを務めるTed Doughertyは、長年にわたりハロウィンやホラーをテーマにしたエンターテインメントの企画・演出に携わっ...
OBAKEN [ENGLISH]
This week’s Fear Architects are the masterminds behind OBAKEN, the trailblazing Japanese immersive horror studio redefining haunts through inventive storytelling and deeply psychological fear design. We explore their origins, their cre...
J. Eric Lynxwiler
J. Eric Lynxwiler steps into the Fright Shift as an urban anthropologist, author, historian, and graphic designer whose deep connection to Knott’s Berry Farm has shaped decades of storytelling about the places we love and the sha...
Tim Fowler
In this episode, we meet Tim Fowler, the creative mind behind one of Southern California’s most inventive and beloved home haunts: The Farm Haunt. What began as a neighborhood passion project has grown into a standout force in the regi...
88Twenty Group
In this episode of Working the Fright Shift, Ted Dougherty sits down with two creative forces shaping the next wave of immersive entertainment: Allison Fox and Nate Weber of 88Twenty Group. Allison brings years of leadership i...
David Bertolino
Season 3 of Working the Fright Shift opens with a landmark conversation recorded live at the world‑famous Halloween convention, Midsummer Scream. Ted Dougherty sits down with David Bertolino—the creator of Spooky World
Working the Fright Shift Season 3 Introduction
Season 3 of Working the Fright Shift steps even further into the creative engine that powers Halloween entertainment. Hosted by Ted Dougherty—award‑winning author, writer, and director for Halloween theme park attractions—the podcast r...
Ken Parks - Part 2
As we bring Season 2 of Working the Fright Shift to a close, we return to our conversation with Ken Parks, the current Vice President of Creative Development for Corporate Planning & Design at Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, w...
Ken Parks
In this week's Working the Fright Shift, we sit down with Ken Parks, the current Vice President of Creative Development for Corporate Planning & Design at Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, whose creative DNA is forever intertwin...
Haunt Comp
Haunt Comp takes center stage this week as we shine a light on the annual haunted house design competition that’s become a launchpad for rising haunt creators and a celebration of the craft behind immersive fear. Joining us as this episode’s
Cupcakes & Coasters
Joining Working the Fright Shift is Jordan of Cupcakes and Coasters, the sharp‑witted creator whose blend of theme park insight, humor, and honesty has made her one of the most recognizable voices in the UK coaster and attractions comm...
Jamie Weisgerber
This week on Working the Fright Shift, I shine a spotlight on Jamie Weisgerber, the creative force behind Samhain’s Lot, one of Southern California’s most beloved and meticulously crafted home haunts. Jamie’s passion for Halloween, his...
Jonathan Casco
Stepping into Working the Fright Shift this week is Jonathan Casco, the talented creator behind The Hauntline, a series that provides exciting live streams as well as documentary‑style explorations to chronicle the artistry, history, a...
AdamJessFX
We dive into the wonderfully twisted world of Adam and Jess Dollins of AdamJessFX, the creative duo turning imagination into creatures, characters, and uncanny practical effects that feel startlingly alive. We outline their journey from immersi...
Karl O'Connor
Arriving with a force all his own, Karl O’Connor joins Working the Fright Shift to talk about The Nightmare Realm, the internationally acclaimed Irish scream park known for its cinematic worlds and boundary‑pushing approach to fear. As...
Claire Dunlap
This week on Working the Fright Shift, I sit down with Claire Dunlap, co‑creator of Midsummer Scream and Spooky Swap Meet, and one of the most influential producers shaping the modern Halloween fan experience. Claire has helped build s...
Midnight Syndicate
Season 2 of Working the Fright Shift launches with this week’s Fear Architects, who are none other than the legendary Midnight Syndicate — the duo whose dark, orchestral soundtracks have defined the atmosphere of Halloween for...
Working the Fright Shift Season 2 Introduction
Season 2 of Working the Fright Shift continues its exploration of the people and ideas shaping Halloween themed entertainment. Hosted by Ted Dougherty—award‑winning author, writer, and director for Halloween themed experiences—the podc...
2025 Holiday Bonus Episode
This creepy holiday bonus is wrapped in shadows and delivered straight to your ears as a gift of terror filled with fun frights!In The Horror Blueprint, we chart a twisted subgenre where eerie spirits gather at your door, caroling with ...
Anthony Dalbis
In our Season 1 finale of Working the Fright Shift, we’re joined by legendary scare actor and horror makeup artist Anthony Dalbis, our featured Fear Architect whose transformative characters and grotesque creations have stalke...
Dani October
This week on Working the Fright Shift, we’re joined by Salem and Sleepy Hollow historian Dani October, our featured Fear Architect whose deep dives into witch trials, folklore, and haunted heritage have cast a spell over schol...
Parks & Cons
This week on Working the Fright Shift, we’re joined by Shawn and Carmelle Marshall, the dynamic duo behind Parks and Cons, our featured Fear Architects whose tireless coverage of themed entertainment has become a lifeline for ...
Jacob Larson
This week on Working the Fright Shift, we’re joined by special effects technician Jacob Larson, our featured Fear Architect whose mechanical mayhem and gruesome ingenuity have powered some of the most unforgettable scares in t...