Behind the Mask: Recent Episodes
Jeh Lei
Behind the Mask focuses on getting insight of the Halloween, Haunt & FX industry that a lot of people don’t see or hear often. We speak with the talents that bring these entertaining industries to life.
Welcome to the “Behind The Mask” Podcast. In this series we will talk about the Haunt industry and speak to talent within the industry. Anyone from Scare Actors, Designers, Content Creators, Prop Designers and many more.
In this episode we speak with Lucio Sagasta "Hostel" from Knott's Scary Farm's Ghost Town Streets.
Welcome to the “Behind The Mask” Podcast. In this series we will talk about the Haunt industry and speak to talent within the industry. Anyone from Scare Actors, Designers, Content Creators, Prop Designers and many more.
In this episode we speak with Ashley Allen aka "Cherry / La La Loopsy" from Dark Harbor & Knott's Scary Farm. She gives us an insight into here journey as a scare actress.
Welcome to the “Behind The Mask” Podcast. In this series we will talk about the Haunt industry and speak to talent within the industry. Anyone from Scare Actors, Designers, Content Creators, Prop Designers and many more.
In this episode we speak with Hunter Leyvas "Looney" from Queen Mary's Dark Harbor about her scare acting career.
Welcome to the “Behind The Mask” Podcast. In this series we will talk about the Haunt industry and speak to talent within the industry. Anyone from Scare Actors, Designers, Content Creators, Prop Designers and many more.
In this episode we speak with Jordan Allen and scare actor from Orlando about his haunt journey.
Welcome to the “Behind The Mask” Podcast. In this series we will talk about the Haunt industry and speak to talent within the industry. Anyone from Scare Actors, Designers, Content Creators, Prop Designers and many more.
In the episode we sit and talk with Bobby Albright a veteran of Ghost Town Streets at Knott's Scary Farm.
Welcome to the “Behind The Mask” Podcast. In this series we will talk about the Haunt industry and speak to talent within the industry. Anyone from Scare Actors, Designers, Content Creators, Prop Designers and many more.
In this episode we speak with Olivia Panick aka "Cipher" from Knott's Scary Farm about her career as a scare actress, makeup artist and dance instructor.
Welcome to the “Behind The Mask” Podcast. In this series we will talk about the Haunt industry and speak to talent within the industry. Anyone from Scare Actors, Designers, Content Creators, Prop Designers and many more.
In this episode we speak with Adam and Jess Dollins from "AdamJessFX" about their journey into the world of the Haunt and Halloween industry.
Welcome to the “Behind The Mask” Podcast. In this series we will talk about the Haunt industry and speak to talent within the industry. Anyone from Scare Actors, Designers, Content Creators, Prop Designers and many more.
In this episode we speak with John Villalobos aka "Cujo" From Knott's Scary Farm's Ghost Town Streets.
Welcome to the “Behind The Mask” Podcast. In this series we will talk about the Haunt industry and speak to talent within the industry. Anyone from Scare Actors, Designers, Content Creators, Prop Designers and many more.
In this episode we speak with Aidan Reece about her journey as a scare actress and stunt woman.
Welcome to the “Behind The Mask” Podcast. In this series we will talk about the Haunt industry and speak to talent within the industry. Anyone from Scare Actors, Designers, Content Creators, Prop Designers and many more.
In this episode we speak to Knott's Network about their history covering Knott's Berry Farm and many other events and theme parks.
Welcome to the “Behind The Mask” Podcast. In this series we will talk about the Haunt industry and speak to talent within the industry. Anyone from Scare Actors, Designers, Content Creators, Prop Designers and many more.
We speak with Josh about his journey through the fog of Knott's Scary Farm's Ghost Town Streets.
Welcome to the “Behind The Mask” Podcast. In this series we will talk about the Haunt industry and speak to talent within the industry. Anyone from Scare Actors, Designers, Content Creators, Prop Designers and many more.
In this episode we speak with Jeremy Smiech aka "Sinatra" from Knott's Scary Farm.
Welcome to the “Behind The Mask” Podcast. In this series we will talk about the Haunt industry and speak to talent within the industry. Anyone from Scare Actors, Designers, Content Creators, Prop Designers and many more.
In this episode we speak with Scott Whiteside aka " Lucifer" from Knott's Scary Farm's Ghost Town Streets.
Welcome to the “Behind The Mask” Podcast. In this series we will talk about the Haunt industry and speak to talent within the industry. Anyone from Scare Actors, Designers, Content Creators, Prop Designers and many more.
In this episode we speak with Mike Arevalo "Lost Boy" from Knott's Scary Farm. He give his his history of the event and how he became a scare actor.
Welcome to the “Behind The Mask” Podcast. In this series we will talk about the Haunt industry and speak to talent within the industry. Anyone from Scare Actors, Designers, Content Creators, Prop Designers and many more.
In this episode we speak with Ed Kobb "Snake Man" from Knott's Scary Farm's Ghost Town Streets.
Welcome to the “Behind The Mask” Podcast. In this series we will talk about the Haunt industry and speak to talent within the industry. Anyone from Scare Actors, Designers, Content Creators, Prop Designers and many more.
In this episode we speak with Gregory Daniels from Knott's Scary and The Decade Brigade about his journey through the Fog and how he ended up in management.
Welcome to the “Behind The Mask” Podcast. In this series we will talk about the Haunt industry and speak to talent within the industry. Anyone from Scare Actors, Designers, Content Creators, Prop Designers and many more.
In this episode we speak with Gloria Haro about her years of many characters at Knotts Scary Farm.
Welcome to the “Behind The Mask” Podcast. In this series we will talk about the Haunt industry and speak to talent within the industry. Anyone from Scare Actors, Designers, Content Creators, Prop Designers and many more.
In this episode we speak to Paul J Frechette about developing the many characters he's played throughout the years of being a Ghost Town Streets monster. He also talks about being a part of The Decade Brigade slider team and how that developed.
Welcome to the “Behind The Mask” Podcast. In this series we will talk about the Haunt industry and speak to talent within the industry. Anyone from Scare Actors, Designers, Content Creators, Prop Designers and many more.
In this episode we speak to Paul Martinez about working Dark Harbor and Knott's Scary Farm.
Welcome to the “Behind The Mask” Podcast. In this series we will talk about the Haunt industry and speak to talent within the industry. Anyone from Scare Actors, Designers, Content Creators, Prop Designers and many more.
In this episode we speak to our first Haunt fan / future Haunter about why he wants to be a Scare Actor and the elements that attract him to this type of entertainment.
Welcome to the “Behind The Mask” Podcast. In this series we will talk about the Haunt industry and speak to talent within the industry. Anyone from Scare Actors, Designers, Content Creators, Prop Designers and many more.
In this episode we speak to Chase McCullough about his journey as a scare actor at Knott's Scary Farm.
Welcome to the “Behind The Mask” Podcast. In this series we will talk about the Haunt industry and speak to talent within the industry. Anyone from Scare Actors, Designers, Content Creators, Prop Designers and many more.
In this episode we speak to Angel Martinez aka "Rash" from Dark Harbor. We discuss his scare acting career going from Dark Harbor in SoCal to his move up to Seattle. He's been a featured scare actor at the Nile Nightmares Haunted Attraction.
Welcome to the “Behind The Mask” Podcast. In this series we will talk about the Haunt industry and speak to talent within the industry. Anyone from Scare Actors, Designers, Content Creators, Prop Designers and many more.
In this episode we speak with Mike Ribagin from "Rib FX" about his journey in the SPFX industry. Going from Ghost Ride Productions to opening his own shop.
Welcome to the “Behind The Mask” Podcast. In this series we will talk about the Haunt industry and speak to talent within the industry. Anyone from Scare Actors, Designers, Content Creators, Prop Designers and many more.
In this episode we speak with Anthony and Sammie from Nights of Horror. We discuss how they started their Podcast and what their future plans are. We get into their love for the Haunt industry as well starting their own Podcast Network.
Welcome to the “Behind The Mask” Podcast. In this series we will talk about the Haunt industry and speak to talent within the industry. Anyone from Scare Actors, Designers, Content Creators, Prop Designers and many more.
In this episode we speak with Jon & Ashlei from Higbee Horror Haunt in Modesto, CA on how they started and what's to come in the future.
Welcome to the “Behind The Mask” Podcast. In this series we will talk about the Haunt industry and speak to talent within the industry. Anyone from Scare Actors, Designers, Content Creators, Prop Designers and many more.
In this episode we speak to Chris Mendez aka "Sweet Cheeks" from Knott's Scary Farm's Ghost Town Streets. Chris takes us on his historical journey into being a talent at Knott's Scary Farm. Then talks about what he's been up to since Scary Farm, from Blue Man Group to L.A. Opera to become a stunt performer at the number one stunt show in the world, Water World at Universal Studios Hollywood.
Welcome to the “Behind The Mask” Podcast. In this series we will talk about the Haunt industry and speak to talent within the industry. Anyone from Scare Actors, Designers, Content Creators, Prop Designers and many more.
In this episode we speak to our first guest, Wade Gordon aka "Green Goblin" from Knott's Scary Farm's Ghost Town Streets. Wade takes on a historical journey into his history being a talent at Knott's Scary Farm. The talk to us about what he went into after Knott's and how he has continued into the Haunt industry for so many years.
Welcome to the “Behind The Mask” Podcast. In this series we will talk about the Haunt industry and speak to talent within the industry. Anyone from Scare Actors, Designers, Content Creators, Prop Designers and many more.
In this episode we continue our talk about Sliding. In part 2 we talk about general sliding, all the way from the origins to present day. We discuss equipment, scare tactics, tricks and many other topics.
Welcome to the “Behind The Mask” Podcast. In this series we will talk about the Haunt industry and speak to talent within the industry. Anyone from Scare Actors, Designers, Content Creators, Prop Designers and many more.
In this episode we talk about Sliding. In this 2 part series we will take part 1 and talk about Jeremy and Scott's history of sliding and how they developed their style and tricks.
Welcome to the “Behind The Mask” Podcast. In this series we will talk about the Haunt industry and speak to talent within the industry. Anyone from Scare Actors, Designers, Content Creators, Prop Designers and many more.
In this episode we continue to talk with Jeremy about creating his company after working Knott's Scary farm and his journey into the VFX Industry.
Welcome to the “Behind The Mask” Podcast. In this series we will talk about the Haunt industry and speak to talent within the industry. Anyone from Scare Actors, Designers, Content Creators, Prop Designers and many more.
In this episode we continue to talk with Scott about his history and why he transitioned into the management/trainer role.
Welcome to the “Behind The Mask” Podcast. In this series we will talk about the Haunt industry and speak to talent within the industry. Anyone from Scare Actors, Designers, Content Creators, Prop Designers and many more.
In this episode we talk with Jeremy Ontiveros about his time as a scare actor and why he started doing Knott's Scary Farm.
Welcome to the “Behind The Mask” Podcast. In this series we will talk about the Haunt industry and speak to talent within the industry. Anyone from Scare Actors, Designers, Content Creators, Prop Designers and many more.
In this episode we talk with Scott Dieterman aka "Pyro" from Knott's Scary Farm.
Welcome to the “Behind The Mask” Podcast. In this series we will talk about the Haunt industry and speak to talent within the industry. Anyone from Scare Actors, Designers, Content Creators, Prop Designers and many more. In this episode we break down what to expect from this Podcast series.