Into the Trail - Part 2: Mickey & Matt (Land of illusion)

Step into this dark world — where the chainsaws scream and the monsters don’t blink.

In this episode of The Dark Carousel Podcast, we sit down with the ruthless duo of Mickey Jackson and Mike Mateikat, two powerhouse haunters from Land of Illusion in Middletown, Ohio. From their bloody beginnings to the legacy they’re carving out in the haunt world, nothing is off-limits.

We dive deep into their characters, the secrets behind their scare tactics, and what it really means to serve under haunt legend Michael McKnight. You’ll hear their emotional journeys, their signature haunt crutches, and some of the darkest, dumbest questions we’ve ever asked on this carousel of chaos.

💀 What scares them? What drives them? And what does it truly mean to be a haunter?

This is one ride you don’t want to miss — because this carousel never stops spinning.