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If you’ve got a live podcast or like to run Just Chatting live streams, there are several ways you can get your claws deep in a spooky stream! Here’s some Halloween podcast ideas for any live streamer to try out.
Adding a spooktacular look to your stream sets the mood for viewers as they tune in. Throw on a costume and add Halloween decorations to your usual setup. No matter where you live, you can definitely pick up very affordable fake spiders, cobwebs, and jack-o-lantern lights at your local store leading up to Halloween.
Make your live stream even more hair-raising with Halloween overlays with creepy crawly animated elements – like our Zombie Ticker. Pick a transparent spooky overlay to get effects that fit seamlessly with the other elements in your stream layout.
If you don’t want to stray too far into the twilight zone and stay within your visual branding, try making minor changes to your usual stream graphics and overlays. In this blog, you’ll see some examples of how we’ve transformed our professionally-designed overlays into boo-tiful overlays with just a few edits in icons and colors.
Here are just a few ideas of how to add a Halloween live stream session or a special live podcast episode.
Add a Halloween activity to your usual live stream. Chat to your viewers while carving a pumpkin, building a DIY Halloween decoration, or try novelty Halloween candy.
A good tip for filming any craft is to position a ring light and camera over your workspace to capture a birdseye view that you can use as your main camera source. Adding a facecam or webcam allows your audience to see your interactions – but it’s not always necessary.
You can also share your favorite boo-licious Halloween recipes, so your viewers can make their own treats out home without having to get dressed up and brave the colder weather.
People love horror movies all year round, but there’s something extra sweet about watching a scary movie during Halloween. That makes them a great talking point for a live podcast or Just Chatting stream session, especially when your audience probably also has personal favorites.
Rank your favorite frightening films, share your personal review, or ask your viewers to vote which ones they thought were the scariest. You can also talk about horror television series like The Haunting of Hill House, or cult classics like American Horror Story. Or, if you’re more of a podcast person, you can discuss audio horror drama and anthologies like The Black Tapes or The NoSleep Podcast.
Changing up the tone of your usual live streamed content adds excitement for your viewers, keeps things interesting, and avoids monotony. Treat viewers to a special seasonal episode and give your usual niche a seasonal spin.
If you normally give relationship advice, you might share dating horror stories. If the focus of your live stream is history, try talking about rumored historical hauntings and mysteries. No matter what your niche is, there’s always room for a little more macabre moments
A good scary story is always fun to listen to. Share your own experiences with the supernatural, cover creepy tales from different cultures, or read scary stories from Reddit threads or popular creepypastas. You can even try your hand at writing your own thriller!
You can also consider sharing viewer or subscriber stories! Listener ghost stories have been popular among viewers since the days of traditional radio, plus they boost audience engagement. By allowing people to take part in the content you produce, you get your viewers invested in your live stream and more likely to continue watching.
Invite your subscribers to submit their stories beforehand. Reward the most terrifying tales with Halloween giveaways or have your viewers vote on which stories they find the most frightening.
With these Halloween podcast ideas, you should be armed and ready to try out your own live stream. Make your broadcast even more bewitching with a spooky overlay – or try customizing any uno overlay to match your Halloween theme. Add logos, edit colors, and more for free with a simple signup! Browse our full range of overlays on our website, or pop by our Discord channel and chat to us for more tips, tricks, and treats!
