Unmasked History of Scooby-Doo
32 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago -The Unmasked History of Scooby-Doo delves into the mystery of Scooby-Doo media! Getting clues through interviews with the people working behind the scenes of Scooby-Doo.
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Episode 32: Interview with Bob Singer
October 12, 2023 22:12 - 47 minutes - 65.9 MBIn the latest episode of the Unmasked History of Scooby-Doo, Alexa had the honour to interview Bob Singer, who worked on various different Scooby-Doo series in his long spanning career, most notably of course, the original series, Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! Highlights of this episode include: 1- What was the very first drawing Bob ever did? 2- What does Bob consider to be his career highlights? 3- His role, and the process of creating many limited edition art pieces featuring Hanna-Ba...
Episode 31: Interview with Stephanie Eddleman and Sarah Myers (Children’s Museum of Indianapolis)
January 23, 2023 02:33 - 47 minutes - 65.4 MBIn this episode of the Unmasked History of Scooby-Doo, Alexa had the chance to speak with Director of Traveling Exhibits, Sarah Myers; and Exhibit Developer, Stephanie Eddleman, while at the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis back in June 2022. While the Scooby-Doo Mansion Mayhem experience has now closed at the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, listen in to hear about the process of developing the exhibit, and keep an eye out to see if it will be coming to any museums near you when it start...
Episode 30: Interview with Scott Innes
October 04, 2022 16:34 - 1 hour - 85.3 MBIn this episode of the Unmasked History of Scooby-Doo, Alexa chats with Scott Innes, who voiced none other than Scooby-Doo in Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island; Scooby-Doo and Shaggy in Scooby-Doo and the Witch’s Ghost, Scooby-Doo and the Alien Invaders, and Scooby-Doo and the Cyber Chase; and he was the voice of Scrappy-Doo in the 2002 live action movie. Scott has also lent his voice to numerous video games, tv commercials, and toys. Highlights of this episode include: 1- How Scott came to v...
Episode 29: Interview with Justin Becker and Steve Clemmons
July 31, 2022 20:11 - 1 hour - 130 MBWelcome back to the Unmasked History of Scooby-Doo! In the return of the podcast, Alexa chats with writing partners Justin Becker and Steve Clemmons, who wrote Be Quiet Scooby-Doo, from Be Cool Scooby-Doo together. Steve also worked on the episodes If You Can’t Scooby-Doo the Time, Don’t Scooby-Doo the Crime, and Be Cold Scooby-Doo. Highlights of this episode include: 1- The first interview featuring two guests! 2- Justin’s pitches for some Be Cool episodes that didn’t go ahead. 3- Wh...
Episode 28: Interview with Morgan Baden
March 29, 2021 16:57 - 48 minutes - 67.1 MBIn this episode of the Unmasked History of Scooby Doo, Alexa chats with Morgan Baden, author of two books in the Daphne and Velma series: book 2, The Dark Deception; and book 3, Buried Secrets, which comes out in June 2021. Highlights of this episode include: 1- The story of how Morgan came up with the ideas for The Dark Deception and Buried Secrets. 2- A spoiler free preview of what we can expect in book 3. 3- What it was like to come in to write the second and third books in the...
Episode 27: Interview with Marly Halpern-Graser
February 01, 2021 02:14 - 45 minutes - 62.5 MBIn the fifth and last episode of January’s Be Cool Scooby-Doo! theme, Alexa speaks with writer Marly Halpern-Graser. Marly wrote about seven episodes of Be Cool, as well as “The Gathering Gloom” for Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated, and the 2013 Scooby-Doo! Mask of the Blue Falcon movie. Marly is also one of the creators of Right Now Kapow. Highlights of this episode include: 1- The story of how Marly started working in animation. 2- The original idea for the Mask of the Blue Falcon...
Episode 26: Interview with Josie Campbell
January 27, 2021 22:10 - 36 minutes - 50.6 MBIn the fourth episode in this month’s Be Cool Scooby-Doo! theme, Alexa chats with writer Josie Campbell. Josie wrote four episodes for Be Cool: The Norse Case Scenario, I Scooby Dooby Doo, Eating Crow, and Sorcerer Snack Scare. Recently, Josie has worked on She-Ra and the Princesses of Power and Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous. Highlights of this episode include: 1- How Josie was able to work a few of her real life experiences into her Be Cool Scooby-Doo! episodes. 2- What it was lik...
Episode 25: Interview with James Krenzke
January 20, 2021 22:32 - 42 minutes - 58 MBIn the third episode of January’s Be Cool Scooby-Doo! theme, Alexa chats with director James Krenzke, who worked on about 15-17 episodes in the series. Highlights of this episode include: 1- A look at what the schedule was like for a director on BCSD. 2- Roughly what the timeline was like for an episode to go from script to screen. 3- How they could be more cinematic with the show, especially in adding some action and adventure. Make sure to follow along on Twitter @UnmaskedS...
Episode 24: Interview with Zac Moncrief
January 12, 2021 22:15 - 1 hour - 107 MBIn the second episode of January’s Be Cool Scooby-Doo! theme, Alexa speaks with producer Zac Moncrief. Highlights of this episode include: 1- The day-to-day of Zac’s role on Be Cool Scooby-Doo! 2- What the initial development process was like for the show. 3- How the goal was to have the show make people of all ages laugh. Make sure to follow along on Twitter @UnmaskedSD, Instagram @unmaskedsdpodcast, or at unmaskedsdpodcast.com for more groovy content! And you can also find ...
Episode 23: Interview with Jon Colton Barry
January 06, 2021 21:02 - 1 hour - 88.3 MBIn the first episode of January’s Be Cool Scooby-Doo theme, Alexa chats with head writer and story editor on the show, Jon Colton Barry. Highlights of this episode include: 1- Jon discusses the process of developing the personalities of the gang in the show, especially for Fred, Daphne, and Velma. 2- How the art style contributes to the writing of the show, and types of gags they could do because of the way the show looked. 3- Jon talks about some of his favourite Be Cool episodes. ...
Episode 22: Interview with James Gelsey
December 11, 2020 21:39 - 34 minutes - 47.5 MBIn this episode of the Unmasked History of Scooby Doo, Alexa speaks with James Gelsey, author of about 45 to 50 Scooby-Doo chapter books released by Scholastic from 1998 to around 2007. Highlights of this episode include: 1- The story of how James got the opportunity to write the Scooby books. 2- A look into what both the writing and publishing process was like for the Scooby-Doo chapter books. 3- How the Scooby-Doo characters could help teach kids creative writing in school...
Episode 21: Happy Halloween Scooby-Doo Special
October 31, 2020 19:25 - 12 minutes - 16.9 MBA short special episode of the Unmasked History of Scooby Doo, focusing on the latest Scooby-Doo movie release, Happy Halloween Scooby-Doo! This episode features writer, director, and producer of the movie, Maxwell Atoms, and a few written responses sent in by a very special guest, the voice of Fred and Scooby-Doo, Frank Welker. Happy Halloween!
Episode 20: Interview with Bruce King
October 30, 2020 17:27 - 1 hour - 98.8 MBIn this episode of the Unmasked History of Scooby Doo, Alexa speaks with picture editor Bruce King. Bruce worked on Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated, the special episodes on the 13 Spooky Tales DVD releases, and films Scooby-Doo! Stage Fright, and Scooby-Doo! and Kiss: Rock and Roll Mystery. Highlights of this episode include: 1- A behind the scenes look at the editing process for Scooby-Doo, and animation in general. 2- A few fun stories and memories from Bruce’s time working on...
Episode 19: Interview with Ray DeLaurentis
October 23, 2020 20:10 - 1 hour - 118 MBIn this episode of the Unmasked History of Scooby Doo, Alexa chats with Ray DeLaurentis, creator of Shaggy & Scooby-Doo Get a Clue! Highlights of this episode include: 1- What the development process was like for the show. 2- How hectic the writing schedule could be. 3- How Ray’s goal was to have the show appeal to kids and make kids laugh, and it didn’t matter if anyone else liked the show, as long as children did. Make sure to follow along on Twitter @UnmaskedSD, Inst...
Episode 18: Interview with Rick Copp
October 16, 2020 12:00 - 42 minutes - 58 MBIn this episode of the Unmasked History of Scooby Doo, Alexa speaks with Rick Copp, writer of Scooby-Doo! and the Witch’s Ghost (1999), and the 2013 special episode Scooby-Doo! and the Mecha Mutt Menace. Highlights of this episode include: 1- The development of the Hex Girls, and how the trio has had a lasting impact on the franchise as fan-favourite characters. 2- The writing process for Scooby-Doo! and the Witch’s Ghost. 3- How Rick came to write Scooby-Doo! and the Mecha Mutt Me...
Episode 17: Interview with Nick Palatas
October 09, 2020 12:00 - 50 minutes - 68.8 MBIn this episode of the Unmasked History of Scooby Doo, Alexa chats with Nick Palatas, who played the role of Shaggy in the 2009 and 2010 live action TV films, Scooby-Doo! The Mystery Begins, and Scooby-Doo! Curse of the Lake Monster. Highlights of this episode include: 1- How Nick developed the voice of Shaggy, and what he wanted to bring to his interpretation of the character. 2- What it was like on set, and what it was like to film some of the scenes in both the Mystery Begins and...
Episode 16: Interview with Jeremy Adams
October 02, 2020 12:00 - 43 minutes - 59.3 MBIn October, we’re back to a variety of different interviews after September’s Mystery Incorporated themed month. In this episode, Alexa chats with writer Jeremy Adams. Jeremy was one of the writers on Scoobynatural, and wrote the 2019 direct-to-video film Scooby-Doo! Return to Zombie Island. Highlights of this episode include: 1- A brief chat about the LEGO Scooby-Doo shorts. 2- All things writing for Scoobynatural. 3- The writing process for Return to Zombie Island, and wha...
Episode 15: Interview with Victor Cook
September 25, 2020 12:00 - 48 minutes - 66.5 MBIn the fourth and final episode of September's Mystery Incorporated themed month, Alexa speaks with director/producer Victor Cook. Victor also worked on the direct to video special episodes on the 13 Spooky Tales DVD releases, and the 2013 movie Scooby-Doo! Stage Fright. Highlights of this episode include: 1- Victor’s path from wanting to be a print cartoonist, to directing in animation. 2- How Victor came to work on Mystery Incorporated, and his experience on the show. 3- C...
Episode 14: Interview with Derrick J. Wyatt
September 18, 2020 12:00 - 37 minutes - 51.8 MBIn the third episode for September's Mystery Incorporated themed month, Alexa chats with lead character designer on the show, Derrick J. Wyatt. Derrick has done character design for not only Mystery Incorporated, but also for Transformers, Teen Titans and Ben 10. Highlights of this episode include: 1- What the design process was like for various Mystery Incorporated characters. 2- How Derrick’s attempt at Iwao Takamoto’s style turned into the design for Mystery Incorporated. 3-...
Episode 13: Interview with Roger Eschbacher
September 11, 2020 12:00 - 38 minutes - 52.9 MBIn the second episode for September's Mystery Incorporated themed month, Alexa speaks with writer Roger Eschbacher. Roger wrote five episodes of Mystery Incorporated, including Battle of the Humungonauts, and The Hodag of Horror. Highlights of this episode include: 1- What it was like writing for a darker, overarching Scooby-Doo show. 2- Which character of the gang, and which supporting characters were Roger’s favourites to write. 3- Some specific questions about the episodes R...
Episode 12: Interview with Mitch Watson
September 04, 2020 16:24 - 1 hour - 154 MBThis episode marks the first of a month full of Mystery Incorporated themed interviews! To kick off the month, Alexa chats with producer and head writer of the show, Mitch Watson. Highlights of this episode include: 1- Some fun behind the scenes stories from the show. 2- What it was like to develop an overarching story for Scooby-Doo, and discussions about the timeline. 3- Chatting about the development of the characters, especially about the direction they went with Velm...
Episode 11: Interview with Laren Bright
August 28, 2020 18:22 - 55 minutes - 76.2 MBIn this episode of the Unmasked History of Scooby Doo, Alexa speaks with Laren Bright, writer and story editor on A Pup Named Scooby-Doo. Highlights of this episode include: 1- Laren’s stories from working at Hanna-Barbera. 2- What the writing process was like for A Pup Named Scooby-Doo. 3- Laren’s thoughts on including positive messages in children’s cartoons. Make sure to follow along on Twitter @UnmaskedSD, Instagram @unmaskedsdpodcast, or at unmaskedsdpodcast.com fo...
Episode 10: Interview with Scott Jeralds
August 21, 2020 19:31 - 1 hour - 125 MBIn the tenth episode of the Unmasked History of Scooby Doo, Alexa speaks with Scott Jeralds, who has worked on numerous Scooby projects over the years, from A Pup Named Scooby-Doo, to directing early direct to video movies Scooby-Doo! Legend of the Vampire, and Scooby-Doo! Monster of Mexico. Highlights of this episode include: 1- The very first time Scott heard about Scooby-Doo Where Are You? when he was about nine years-old, and how he fell in love with the show, and other Hanna-Barb...
Episode 9: Interview with Cheryl Johnson
August 14, 2020 12:00 - 29 minutes - 39.9 MBIn this episode of the Unmasked History of Scooby Doo, Alexa chats with Cheryl Johnson, who worked as a background designer on season 1, and art director on season 2 of Be Cool Scooby-Doo! Highlights of this episode include: 1- What a typical day would look like at work on Be Cool Scooby-Doo for a background designer and an art director. 2- What it was like to work on a new look for Scooby-Doo. 3- Cheryl’s favourite moments from working on Be Cool Scooby-Doo. Make su...
Episode 8: Interview with Christopher Keenan
August 07, 2020 12:00 - 38 minutes - 53.3 MBIn this episode of the Unmasked History of Scooby Doo, Alexa speaks with Christopher Keenan, former Senior Vice President of Creative Affairs for Warner Bros. Christopher worked on early direct to video Scooby Doo movies from Cyber Chase to Chill Out Scooby Doo, and was also involved in the What's New Scooby Doo? series. Christopher is currently Executive Producer of Mattel Television. Highlights of this episode include: 1- What the development process was like for the early direc...
Episode 7: Interview with Christian Campbell
July 31, 2020 12:00 - 28 minutes - 39.3 MBIn this episode of the Unmasked History of Scooby Doo, Alexa speaks with Christian Campbell, who voiced Bram, the leader of the vampire performance troupe in the 2012 musical film Scooby Doo! Music of the Vampire. Highlights of this episode include: 1- Christian's thoughts on Bram as a character, and the experience voicing him. 2- What the differences are between performing on a stage, acting in front of a camera, and voice acting. 3- The process of recording the dialogue...
Episode 6: Interview with Chris Battle
July 24, 2020 14:35 - 34 minutes - 47.9 MBIn this episode of the Unmasked History of Scooby Doo, Alexa speaks with character designer Chris Battle, who worked on a redesign of the gang for the opening title sequence of Scooby Doo! Frankencreepy (2014). Highlights of this episode include: 1- What the idea was for the redesign of the Scooby gang in the Frankencreepy title sequence. 2- How to design a silhouette of a character for animation. 3- What it's like to be able to redesign characters that you grew up watchi...
Episode 5: Interview with Kate Melton
July 17, 2020 17:47 - 1 hour - 86.5 MBIn this episode of the Unmasked History of Scooby Doo, Alexa chats with Kate Melton, who played the role of Daphne Blake in the live action TV films Scooby Doo! The Mystery Begins (2009) and Scooby Doo! Curse of the Lake Monster (2010). Highlights of this episode include: 1- What the audition process was like for Scooby Doo! The Mystery Begins. 2- What it was like to bring a cartoon character to life in live action, and what Kate wanted to bring to her interpretation of Daphne...
Episode 4: Interview with Mark Hoffmeier
July 10, 2020 17:28 - 51 minutes - 70.2 MBIn this episode of the Unmasked History of Scooby Doo, Alexa speaks with Mark Hoffmeier, writer for two episodes of Scooby Doo and Guess Who: A Mystery Solving Gang Divided, featuring Abraham Lincoln and the Funky Phantom crew, and Attack of the Weird Al-Osaurus, which naturally features Weird Al Yankovic. Highlights of this episode include: 1 - Mark discusses his work at Hanna-Barbera in publicity. 2 - What it was like to bring back classic Hanna-Barbera characters in a Guess Who e...
Episode 3: Interview with Zac Retz
July 03, 2020 20:19 - 34 minutes - 46.9 MBIn this episode of the Unmasked History of Scooby Doo, Alexa speaks with Zac Retz, who worked as a visual development artist on the early stages of the 2020 film SCOOB! Highlights of this episode include: 1- What it was like to work on the early stages of SCOOB! 2- The process of environment design on an animated movie. 3- Chatting about a few other Hanna Barbera characters who were included in an early version of the script. Make sure to follow along on Twitter @UnmaskedSD, ...
Episode 2: Interview with Slade Echeverria
June 26, 2020 12:00 - 34 minutes - 47.2 MBIn the second episode of the Unmasked History of Scooby Doo, Alexa chats with Slade Echeverria, the lead singer and bassist of Anarbor, about their version of What’s New Scooby Doo for the Mystery Begins, the band’s new EP, and more. Highlights of this episode include: 1- How Anarbor was the band chosen to be featured in Scooby Doo The Mystery Begins. 2- The process behind the making of the You and I music video. 3- Info on the new Anarbor EP, Tangerine. And make sure to ...
Episode 1: Interview with Rich Dickerson
June 19, 2020 12:00 - 41 minutes - 57.6 MBIn the first episode of the Unmasked History of Scooby Doo, host Alexa Lawlor chats with music composer Rich Dickerson about his time working on the Legend of the Vampire, Monster of Mexico, and What's New Scooby Doo. Highlights of this episode include: 1- The story of how the What's New Scooby Doo theme song was written. 2- The process of writing music for animation. 3- Who was originally considered to sing the What's New Scooby Doo theme. And make sure to follow along on Twit...