Scarers Anonymous
37 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsI've been a Scare Actor since 2002. Once the mask comes off, I'm a pretty average guy who doesn't fit the stereotype of somebody who enjoys splattering fake blood all over myself and giving people nightmares, but over the last couple decades, I have met many interesting people and have heard and told so many great stories all related to scaring. This podcast was created to relay those stories on to fellow scare actors, fans of haunted attractions, or anybody that just wants a good laugh at someone else’s expense.Rated PG-13 because we talk about weird stuff. But you'll never hear the F-Word, because I think it's funny to beep it out.
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Episodes
Season 4: Episode 1: Forrest Orta
February 16, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 82.4 MBOur first normal episode in well over a year! Forrest is a longtime Knott's Scary Farm monster who has worked in some iconic mazes and streets zones such as Paranormal Inc, Origins, Necropolis and Carnevil. He has also been instrumental in the design of the Disneyland employee exclusive haunted event. Hosted by Andy Moore and Allison Nickles
Random Questions Episode
February 08, 2022 18:00 - 2 hours - 82.8 MBThis episode has nothing to do with haunted attractions, scaring people, or Halloween. This episode is a "For the Fans" (all 3 of you) episode where we just discuss random topics. Some of the topics are: -Worst co-worker/boss you've ever had -Things that make you angry -Things you regret doing **DISCLAIMER: If you're a fan of haunted attractions and you're just now finding us for the first time, don't listen to this episode first. This episode is NOT what this podcast is normally like***
Season 3: Episode 8: Guillermo Amezquita aka Dat Dude Blaze
November 12, 2020 02:00 - 2 hours - 101 MBJoin us while we interview our first Six Flags monster.
Season 3: Episode 7: Jon Autopsy (Part 2 of 2)
October 21, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 69.2 MBPart 2 of Jon Autopsy's episode. Here we finish talking about his time scaring, along with these other topics: -The time he almost died -His work as a haunt music designer ...and many more
Season 3: Episode 7: Jon Autopsy (Part 1 of 2)
September 30, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 73.1 MBJon Autopsy aka Vaseline talks about his time scaring at Knott's Scary Farm and Sinister Pointe, as well as his brief stint at Hollywood Sports Park. Part 1 of 2.
Season 3: Episode 6: Molly Mayhem from Dublin, Ireland
September 16, 2020 19:00 - 2 hours - 94.5 MBJoin us for our first international episode with Molly Mayhem from The Nightmare Realm in Dublin, Ireland.
Season 3: Episode 5: Jon Cooke
September 01, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 76.3 MBLegendary haunted industry designer Jon Cooke joins us to discuss his time scaring at Knott's, and all the attractions he's designed not only at Knott's, but all over the country and even internationally as well.
Season 3: Episode 4: "The Doink and Boomer Show" with Andrew Boomer and Mike Pero
August 16, 2020 12:00 - 2 hours - 87.5 MBDoink and Boomer join the podcast to discuss their time wrecking havoc on the streets of Knott's Scary Farm over the past decade. Some of the topics we discuss are: -The time a guest almost bled to death while they laughed in his face -The time Boomer got forcefully separated from Doink for a season -The difference from scaring in CS and Carnevil -Many of the times they probably should have been fired -Some of the many times they've offended guests ...and many more!
Season 3: Episode 3: Travis "Repeat" Boggs
August 04, 2020 15:00 - 2 hours - 111 MBTravis Boggs joins us to talk about his time scaring at Knott's Scary Farm. He has years of experience in mazes and two different streets zones. Some of the topics we discuss are: -The time he got knocked out while scaring -The time he got so mad while scaring that he saw red -In N Out vs Whataburger -Some of the hilarious things he's seen other monsters do -The time he pranked hundreds of guests at once -The multiple times he should have been fired -The grossest things we've ever witnessed...
Season 3: Episode 2: Mary Imagination
July 16, 2020 14:00 - 2 hours - 93.2 MBMary and her boyfriend Tim Dennison are longtime haunters in the Southern California area. They also co-run the Knott's Network social media pages, and are the official videographers of the Decayed Brigade sliding team. Mary's scare history includes the TV show "Hellevator", Sinister Pointe, and Christmas Fears. Listen to us discuss all these things and more...
Season 3: Episode 1: Joseph Bodkin aka Pongo
June 29, 2020 15:00 - 2 hours - 99.9 MBOn this new season of Scarers Anonymous, our first guest is Joseph Bodkin aka Pongo (@pongo_joe on social media). He joins Andy Moore and Paul Bilson to discuss all things scaring and experiences he's had as a traveling scare actor.Some topics include: -The time he scared a kid and took his bike -The best haunted attractions he's ever experienced as a guest -The time a guest scared him -Scare actors we've all looked up to -Injuries from sliding -Getting old as a scare actor And many more!
Season 2: Episode 16: "The Loveable Little Fro" with Kevin Moore
June 16, 2020 16:00 - 2 hours - 109 MBAndy's brother Kevin Moore joins us on this episode. Also joining us are Mike Pero, Allison Nickles, Jeffrey Moore and Ryan Moore. Some of the topics we discuss are: -The time a bunch of clowns from C3 did a conga line through Malice in Wonderland -The Coffee Disaster of '06 -The time we drank piss and everybody but Mike thought it was disgusting -Time time Ryan wasn't allowed to get up until he farted like a man -The time Andy almost got jumped by some gangbangers at Haunt -The time Kevy's ...
Season 2: Episode 15: "Fire-Breathing Blockhead" with Meghan Kochersperger
June 06, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBMeghan is a scare actor who has worked at many haunted attractions in the tri-state area. On this episode we discuss her experiences in those haunts. We also discuss the fact that she breathes fire, and sticks giant spikes up her nose. Here's some other topics we cover: -Cosplay -Comics -FX Makeup -Vulture Culture -The time she said something really offensive to a guest And many more...
Season 2: Episode 14: "Let's Talk About Death" with Mike Beggs
May 29, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBOn this episode, our guest is Mike Beggs, who is a long time monster at Knott's Scary Farm and is currently known as "Death" in Ghost Town Streets. Listen to him discuss all of his time in mazes and streets zones in his long history at Knott's Scary Farm. Andy says a few words, but this episode is hosted by Paul Bilson.
Season 2: Episode 13: "The Impromptu Episode" with Andy Moore, Paul Bilson, Kevin Moore
May 20, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 50.2 MBOn this episode, we mostly just talk about our experiences as guests (and a little bit as monsters) at Knott's Scary Farm over the past 20+ years. Some of the topics we discuss are: -Our first impressions of Haunt -Best monster interactions we've seen -Best props we've seen or used -Favorite and least favorite mazes of all time ...and many more!
Season 2: Episode 12 (Part 2 of 2): "No Masterchef For You!" with Lawrence Ponitz
May 16, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBHere's the conclusion to the first part of Lawrence Ponitz' episode. Also including guests Allison Nickles, Kevin Moore and Paul Bilson. Listen to us talk about other places Lawrence has scared after Knott's, his career as a chef, and a whole bunch of other nonsense such as: -The many times Lawrence has fallen down at Disneyland -The time Lawrence got stabbed at Haunt -Ali says the whitest thing that's ever been said on this podcast -Ali and Paul continue to bicker with each other ...And man...
Season 2: Episode 12 (Part 1 of 2): "We Kinda Have Confetti Blood" with Lawrence Ponitz
May 05, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBLawrence aka Big Pu$$y is an old friend from the first haunted attraction Andy ever scared in: Carnival of Carnivorous Clowns at Knott's Scary Farm. Join us as we talk clowns, scaring, cooking and many other topics. Also joining us are other clowns who have scared with him in the past (Allison Nickles, Kevin Moore and Paul Bilson).
Season 2: Episode 11: "The Glitchy Sea Hag" with Allison Nickles
April 19, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBAllison Nickles has been a scare actor since 2003 and has worked in many of the major haunted attractions in Southern California including Knott's Scary Farm. We talk about her time in all of the different attractions she's worked in, along with other topics such as: -The time she wore Christopher Robin's shoes -The time she was the Easter Bunny -The time her makeup "mysteriously" appeared on a guest's fist -What we would do if we snuck into Disneyland while it was closed ...and many more!
Season 2: Episode 10: "Ronald McDonald is Slim Thicc" with Izaac Hackenkamp
April 14, 2020 02:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBIzaac Hackenkamp, Sarah Daugherty and Brock Ambroz join me to discuss Izaac's time at Roca Scary Farm as Ronald McDonald. We also discuss other topics such as: -That bitch Carole Baskin -The time Izaac made a kid slip into a mud puddle -When Izaac went to McDonald's in full costume as Ronald McDonald -Stupid things guests said to Izaac -The time Izaac broke somebody's collar bone And many more...
Season 2: Episode 9: "Our First R-Rated Episode" with Joey Bryan
April 02, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 72.9 MBOn our very first "R-Rated episode, my guest is Joey Bryan, aka The Boogieman from Knott's Scary Farm. Also joining us is Paul Bilson. Join us as we discuss his time at Knott's Scary Farm, his business "D-Student Productions" and some of these topics: -Times he probably should have been fired -The time a kid got offended because it looked like Joey was f***ing a trash can -The time he got kicked in the face by a dude who was on acid -How Haunt saved his life -How people used to (or possibly...
Season 2: Episode 8: "A Very Strange Group of People" with 10 Scare Actors
February 27, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 75.1 MBOn this very differently formatted episode, join Andy and his 9 guests (Sarah Daugherty, David Campbell, Niki P, Eric Howerter, Darian Dierberger, Brock Ambroz, Erik Salinas, Mike Patestas and John Healy) as we have a completely unscripted free-for-all discussion where we talk about our time scaring together at the farm. Some specific topics include: -Meat toboggans -Mike's incorrect usage of the term "gangbang" -Injuries we've had while scaring -Funny customer stories -Annoying customer sto...
Season 2: Episode 7: "He's More Cyborg Than You Are" with Shaun Brookhyser
January 07, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 75.2 MBOn this episode, my guest is Shaun Brookhyser who is a former Knott's Scary Farm monster and long time friend of Andy's. Also joining us is Mike Pero. On this episode, we discuss scaring and other topics such as: -Why we hated Shaun at first -Drunk Shaun stories -The last time Shaun was on a podcast -Roller coaster nerds -Our former obsession with dumpsters -The time Shaun cut a mullet for the grand opening of a new roller coaster -Gay zombies -A really disgusting fake video game -Shaun's id...
Season 2: Episode 6: "Our Most Family Friendly Episode Yet" with Josh Schaefer, co-owner of Roca Berry Farm
December 27, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBJosh Schaefer, one of the co-owners of Roca Berry Farm joins me on this episode. Also joining us are Mike Patestas and Eric Howerter, who also work at the farm. We talk about the 40+ year history of Roca Berry Farm as well as some behind the scenes things you may have always wondered. We also talk about other topics such as: -When Josh hiked to Mount Everest Base Camp in the middle of winter -Some upcoming changes coming to Roca Scary Farm -What their Lost and Found bin looks like at the end...
Season 2: Episode 5: "He's Not So Jolly" with Jolly Bean aka Jolly Mean
December 12, 2019 04:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBIn this episode, my guest is Louie Lopez, aka Jolly Bean, or Jolly Mean. Jolly is a magician and owns Jolly Bean's Magic Castle in Lincoln, NE. He has been a magician and clown for many years and has built his business doing so. Also in this episode is Eric Howerter and host Andy Moore. In this episode, some of the topics we discuss are: -Why he doesn't get along with many magicians -Why he's moved away from clowning and focused more on magic -When his cat got lost at Roca Scary Farm -Why h...
Season 2: Episode 4: "Now It's My Turn" with Andy Moore aka Uncle Varner
November 21, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 77.6 MBOn this episode, Paul Bilson slaps the microphone out of Andy's hand and takes over as host so he can interview the normal host of the show, Andy Moore. Also joining us is Andy's wife, Caitlin, his son John, and his two brothers Kevin and Jeffrey. Listen to us discuss topics such as: -Why Andy hates recycling -What irrational fears Andy has -Why Paul likes to keep his shoes on when he takes off his pants -How being traumatized as a kid (slight exaggeration) led to Andy's "career" as a scare ...
Season 2: Episode 3: "4 Moores and a Bilson" with Kevin, Jeffrey and Ryan Moore and Paul Bilson
November 07, 2019 17:00 - 2 hours - 117 MBDISCLAIMER: Don't listen to this episode. I literally considered never publishing this because it's so stupid. It's full of nonsense, inside jokes, drunkenness and all kinds of other stupidity that nobody should listen to. If you do decide to listen, prepare to lose brain cells. You've been warned... On this episode, my guests are my two brothers Kevin and Jeffrey Moore, my cousin Ryan Moore and my friend Paul Bilson. This was recorded late at night after the final night of Midsummer Scream...
Season 2: Episode 2: Voice Actor Kevin Horton
October 10, 2019 18:00 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBProfessional voice actor Kevin Horton joins us on this episode along with Jeffrey Moore. Kevin has done voice work for many haunted attractions as well as Midsummer Scream, Darkest Radio and Eddsworld The Movie. Some of the topics we discuss on this episode are: -Some of the voice work Kevin has done at Knott's Scary Farm and Roca Scary Farm -Midsummer Scream VS Transworld's Halloween & Attractions Show -Kevin's gig as the main announcer in the Grand Ballroom at Midsummer Scream -Horror mov...
Season 2: Episode 1: Matthew "Milk" Lindblad
September 25, 2019 19:00 - 1 hour - 62.8 MB"Milk" spent 10 seasons as a monster at Knott's Scary Farm and worked in a variety of mazes as well as spent a few years on the streets of Boardwalk and Ghost Town. He also currently works for Knott's Scary Farm in their Haunt video department. Listen to us discuss many topics such as: -The best scare experience he's ever had -The many times he almost got fired at Knott's Scary Farm -That other time... -His obsession with wheelchairs -How he got nicknamed "Milk" -The feeling of being a monst...
Episode 5: "We Recorded This In a Barn" with Sarah Daugherty, Brock Ambroz and Darian Dierberger
June 06, 2019 20:00 - 57 minutes - 26.5 MBThis episode was recorded on location at Roca Berry Farm in their incredible Pioneer Event Barn. My guests are all Roca Scary Farm veterans: Sarah Daugherty, Brock Ambroz and Darian Dierberger. On this episode we talk about many topics including: -Scaring people with live snakes -Injuries we've sustained while scaring -The times we've made grown men cry -Stupid things we've been dared to do -How amazing Transworld (aka Halloween and Attractions Show) is -Crazy security stories from the farm ...
Episode 4 (Part 3 of 3): "Mike is Weave Thief" with Mike Pero
May 23, 2019 16:00 - 58 minutes - 26.8 MBThis is Part 3 of 3 of Episode 4 with Mike Pero. We are also joined by Jeffrey Moore and Paul Bilson. We continue talking about Mike's time working at Knott's Scary Farm and also many other topics such as: -The cutting of butts -Making fun of people while scaring -The time Mike complimented Alex's butt -Andy's love for insulting people by calling them "Bieber" -The time Mike stole someone's weave -The Luke Skywalker Twins -The time a guest tried to kidnap a little person -Sliding -A terrible...
Episode 4 (Part 2 of 3): "Mike is a Doink" with Mike Pero
May 10, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 30.7 MBThis is Part 2 of 3 of Episode 4 with Mike Pero. We are also joined by Jeffrey Moore, Paul Bilson and Shaun Brookhyser. We continue talking about Mike's time working at Knott's Scary Farm and also many other topics such as: -Mike's love of ruining other people's on-ride photos on Splash Mountain -How we wish Disneyland Texas was a thing -The time Mike threw a live roach in a girl's hair -Poop shenanigans -The time Paul grabbed a meat girl -The time when CS Streets monsters hated Andy -Scion ...
Episode 4 (Part 1 of 3): "Mike is a Jackass" with Mike Pero
April 30, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 29.6 MBOn this episode, my guest is Mike Pero, who I've been friends with for close to 20 years. Mike has scared at Knott's Scary Farm for 14 years and we talk about many of his outrageous stories from there. We are also joined by my brother Jeffrey Moore, and my other two longtime friends Paul Bilson and Shaun Brookhyser. Other topics we discuss are: -Why Mike didn't go to Nipsey Hustle's funeral -Weird people who work at haunted attractions -The time Mike scared Collin -The time Mike got turned ...
Episode 3 "Uride Is Here" with Jeffrey Moore
April 19, 2019 14:00 - 52 minutes - 24.2 MBOn this episode, my guest is my younger brother Jeffrey Moore. Jeff has previously worked at Knott's Scary Farm and has designed home haunts every year for the past 10+ years. He's also an entertainment producer and we'll be discussing his feature film that will be premiering soon. Also on this episode, my co-host is Paul Bilson who was my guest on the last episode. This episode features a call to a very pissed-off Tony Clifton, some mishaps that Jeff has faced while producing movies, and of...
Episode 2 (Part 1 of 2): "Nothing is Scarier Than a Mullet" with Paul Bilson
April 04, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 33 MBOn this episode, my guest is Paul Bilson who is a former Knott's Scary Farm monster. In his 10 years at Knott's, he scared in a variety of different places including Red Beard's Revenge and Boardwalk Streets aka Carnevil. We talk about annoying guests, some of our best scares, Paul's love for pooping in planters and how his time at Knott's Scary Farm abruptly came to an end (spoiler alert: it wasn't because he pooped in a planter). This is part one of a two part episode-the second part will ...
Episode 2 (Part 2 of 2): "Holy Crap, We're Still Talking" with Paul Bilson
April 04, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 38.2 MBOn this second part of Episode 2, we shift gears from scaring onto some of the shenanigans we've gotten ourselves into over the past 20+ years. We prank call some horror film icons, talk about my 21st birthday celebration, discuss all the mullets we've had, talk about how we almost got my cousin arrested, and relive the night Paul almost got his head taken off by a gas station attendant.
Episode 2 (Part 1 of 2): "Nothing is Scarier Than a Mullet" with Paul Bilson
April 04, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 33 MBOn this episode, my guest is Paul Bilson who is a former Knott's Scary Farm monster. In his 10 years at Knott's, he scared in a variety of different places including Red Beard's Revenge and Boardwalk Streets aka Carnevil. We talk about annoying guests, some of our best scares, Paul's love for pooping in planters and how his time at Knott's Scary Farm abruptly came to an end (spoiler alert: it wasn't because he pooped in a planter). This is part one of a two part episode-the second part will ...
Episode 1: "The Practice Episode" with Mike Patestas and Eric Howerter
March 20, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 34.6 MBThis episode includes Mike Patestas and Eric Howerter, both who are scare actors and haunt designers/builders at Roca Scary Farm. Some of the things we talk about include: -The time Mike poked a scare actor in the eye -The time Andy got headbutted in the face -The time Eric played with stinging nettle -Andy's obsession with The Little Mermaid -Mike's misuse of the word "gangbang" -Eric sitting on a random farmer's lap -Roller coaster nerds -Things customers do that annoy us -Sharts ...and ma...