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!

EPISODE 8: SCOTT DIETERMAN

Welcome to the Dope Boyz Podcast! For our 8th episode, Dario sits down with the legend himself, Scott Dieterman! They discuss a variety of topics including: How Dario first learned about Scott, how they first met, where Scott grew up, what sports he played growing up, what award he received at his post haunt party for the sliders at Queen Mary, what his first job ever was and why he quit, how he lost 60 pounds in 3 months, when he started sliding, what year he discovered putting the steal toe on the outside of the shoe for sliding, and how he discovered using e6000 was the glue to use for it and also Scott’s company Slider Dynamix! All of that and more on this fun filled episode! We’re just a couple of Dope Boyz embarking on a new adventure, so come on this journey with us why don’t ya!

EPISODE 7: BRAD LOWE

Welcome to the Dope Boyz Podcast! For our 7th episode we sit down with an original Dope Boy, Sir Bradley Parker! For our Post Haunt episode we recap the 2025 season, what felt different about this year, why Brad couldn’t work haunt this season, what Daylon’s biggest pet peeve in the zone is, what the most bizarre situation that happened to Dario during his lunch break was, Dario’s scary paranormal encounter, and finally what Brad’s future plans look like. All of that and more! We’re just a couple of Dope Boyz embarking on a new adventure, so come on this journey with us why don’t ya!