THE DOPE BOYZ PODCAST

EPISODE 13: KARLIE & LINDSAY

In Episode 13 of the Dope Boyz Podcast, Lindsay takes over for a special girl-talk episode with Karlie Rutter.Karlie shares her unique perspective on the haunt world as both a former Knott’s Scary Farm admin/behind-the-scenes team member and now a longtime guest and fan. They talk about working Haunt, falling in love with the community, dating a scare actor during spooky season, concerts, movies, friendships, college, how earning a degree changed Karlies life, mental health, personal growth, and even some creepy ghost stories.🎃 Topics include:• Working behind the scenes at Knott’s Scary Farm• Going from being scared of Haunt to loving it• The haunt community and relationships• Dating a scare actor during haunt season• Concerts, movies, and everyday life• College, career growth, and mental health• Ghost stories and unexplained moments🎧 Follow the Dope Boyz Podcast for more conversations with scare actors, makeup artists, haunt legends, and horror fans from across the industry. 🎙️ It’s just a podcast bro… The Dope Boyz Podcast!!

EPISODE 12: LUCIO SAGASTA

In Episode 12 of the Dope Boyz Podcast we’re joined by Lucio Sagasta; host of the LS3 Podcast, Knott’s Scary Farm veteran, and one of the most recognizable personalities in the haunt community.Lucio shares his journey from being terrified of Knott’s Scary Farm as a teenager to becoming a longtime scare actor and fan-favorite clown character. Along the way, we dive into his early audition experiences, unforgettable haunt stories, creative inspirations, personal growth, sobriety, friendship, faith, and the lessons he’s learned throughout his years in the haunt industry.👻 Topics include:• From scared guest to scare actor• Knott’s Scary Farm audition stories• Ghost Town and Carnevil memories• The creation of his iconic clown character• The difficulties he faced his first year in Ghost Town • Wild behind-the-scenes haunt stories• Sobriety, personal growth, and life lessons• The friendships and community that keep people coming back year after year🎧 Follow the Dope Boyz Podcast for more conversations with scare actors, makeup artists, haunt legends, and horror fans from across the industry. 🎙️ It’s just a podcast bro… The Dope Boyz Podcast!!

EPISODE 11: MICHAEL GUERRA

Episode 11 of the Dope Boyz Podcast is here, and we’re joined by special guest Michael Guerra — elementary school music teacher, former Knott’s Scary Farm Ghost Town monster, musician, and all-around haunt enthusiast.Mike shares stories from his years scaring in Ghost Town, how his iconic “creepy grandpa” character came to life, memorable guest interactions, and what it’s really like balancing teaching with haunt life. We also dive into behind-the-scenes stories from the scare zones, makeup room culture, haunt friendships, and the physical toll that comes with being a monster season after season.Plus, Mike opens up about undergoing major back surgery, his recovery journey, and how it changed his perspective on life, teaching, and his future of haunt.🎃 In this episode:• Growing up with a love for Halloween and haunt culture• Auditioning for Knott’s Scary Farm and landing Ghost Town first try• The origin of the “creepy grandpa” character• Behind-the-scenes stories from scare zones and CDR (Chicken Dinner Restaurant)• Teaching elementary school kids in today’s world• Haunt friendships, fan interactions, and memorable scares• Recovering from artificial disc replacement surgery• Life after stepping away from Ghost Town• And finishing it off with some scary stories 🎧 Follow the Dope Boyz Podcast for more conversations with scare actors, makeup artists, haunt legends, and horror fans from across the industry. 🎙️ It’s just a podcast bro… The Dope Boyz Podcast!!

EPISODE 10: GARRETT FAULCONER

Episode 10 of the Dope Boyz Podcast is here — and this one dives deep into haunt culture, monster life, football, finances, and what really happens behind the scenes at Knott’s Scary Farm.This week, the Boyz sit down with Garrett “Totem” Faulconer — haunt veteran, former football player, financial adviser and one of the most recognizable monsters in the fog. From the old-school overnight audition lines outside Knott’s to becoming a scare actor icon, Garrett shares wild stories from over a decade in Haunt.The crew talks about:• How Scary Farm auditions used to be back in the day • How Garrett went from blackout to talent in one night • Behind-the-scenes haunt life and monster culture• Prescare and guest interactions• Football, mental toughness, and teamwork• Haunt friendships and the family atmosphere• The realities of dealing with difficult guests• Financial literacy, debt, saving, and investing• Why artists and creative minds alike struggle with money• Building a better future financially while still chasing passionThis was a fun one that became very informative! If you’re in need of financial advice, Garrett is definitely the perfect person for the job. You can find him on instagram at gdfaulconer🎙️ It’s just a podcast bro… The Dope Boyz Podcast!

EPISODE 9: DARIO & DAYLON

Welcome to The Dope Boyz Podcast! After a long hiatus, the Dope Boyz return to the mics for their 9th episode. During the podcast, the Boyz talked about: what has been going on in our lives since the last episode, the little changes Dario has noticed since working out again, boxing, how we feel going into the new haunt season, our favorite bands, movies we have seen, and then we finish it off with some paranormal encounters. All of that and more on our return episode! It’s just a podcast bro… A DOPE BOYZ PODCAST!