{"podcast":{"title":"Behind The Haunt","slug":"behind-the-haunt-7983667","podcast_index_feed_id":7983667,"rss_url":"https://www.behindthehauntpodcast.com/feed.xml","website_url":"https://www.behindthehauntpodcast.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/22543071/Behind_The_Haunt_Podcast7r7ox.jpg","author":"bev1031produc","episode_count":7,"summary":"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","last_synced_at":"2026-09-16T08:17:10.429935+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/behind-the-haunt-7983667"},"episode":{"title":"Episode 5- Meet Alex- Queue Line Actor and Spinner Of Pipe Wrenches","slug":"episode-5-meet-alex-queue-line-actor-and-spinner-of-pipe-wrenches","published_at":"2026-08-31T15:21:47+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/behind-the-haunt-7983667/episode-5-meet-alex-queue-line-actor-and-spinner-of-pipe-wrenches","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/behind-the-haunt-7983667","url":"https://www.behindthehauntpodcast.com/e/episode-5-meet-alex-queue-line-actor-and-spinner-of-pipe-wrenches/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ewzsj2tipc8a3tyj/BTH_Episode_5_2026b2eg5.mp3","summary":"In episode five of Behind the Haunt, Bud sits down with current queue line actor Alex Dickey to explore his evolution from performing inside the haunt to commanding the crowds as a standout queue line actor. Alex shares his personal path to Dent and breaks down what it takes to step into high-visibility queue line roles, where keeping waiting guests entertained requires a unique mix of presence, adaptability, and sharp focus. The conversation dives deep into character mindset, performance techniques, and the memorable moments he accumulated while interacting with crowds outside the main attraction. Alex also turns back the clock to discuss where his passion for haunting first took root in home haunts, leading into his ongoing tradition of building and running a full home haunt in his own front yard today. The show ends with a fan favorite song that has been heard pumping out of the old radios in the basement of the schoolhouse - \"Charlie's Gonna Get Yah.\"","meta_description":"In episode five of Behind the Haunt, Bud sits down with current queue line actor Alex Dickey to explore his evolution from performing inside the haunt to…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2866,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/behind-the-haunt-7983667/episodes/episode-5-meet-alex-queue-line-actor-and-spinner-of-pipe-wrenches/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/behind-the-haunt-7983667/episode-5-meet-alex-queue-line-actor-and-spinner-of-pipe-wrenches.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}