Scarers Anonymous

Our 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

This 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***

Join us while we interview our first Six Flags monster.

Part 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

Jon 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.

Join us for our first international episode with Molly Mayhem from The Nightmare Realm in Dublin, Ireland.

Legendary 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.

Doink 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!

Travis 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...and many more!

Mary 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...

On 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 actorAnd many more!

Andy'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 costume was basically just a bunch of pubes-The time Kevy slid without kneepads...and many more ridiculous things...

Meghan 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 guestAnd many more...

On 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.

On 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!

Here'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 many others!

Lawrence 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).

Allison 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!

Izaac 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 boneAnd many more...

On 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 still do) think he's super weird-Surprise drunk phone calls from Joey's monster friends...and many more!

On 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 stories-The time we went to Ramos Pizza after work and two of our guys stayed in costume and scared people who were just trying to eat their pizza in peace...and many more.

On 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 ideal funeral-Really old chicken wings-Why Andy is to blame for the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad accident...and many more!

Josh 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 of the season-What Burger King looks like in India-Mike's totally legitimate theory as to why he believes the cure to diabetes is out there-How we would each spend $100 million dollarsAnd many more...

In 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 he doesn't drive a tiny clown car-His time scaring at Roca Scary Farm-Why he was surprised that middle schoolers loved his act-Many comebacks we've had when guests try to insult us-The time Andy pissed off a redhead-Andy's doppelgangers-"Eric Howerter: The Movie, starring Stuart Little"...and many more!

On 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 actor-What it's like to be a "Haunt Widow", by Andy's wife-Why scare acting is the perfect job for an introvertAnd many more...

DISCLAIMER: 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 2019. Some of us were drunk, most of us were stupid, and all of us were tired. Some of the topics we discuss are:-Midsummer Scream-Knott's Scary Farm-Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights-Roca Scary Farm-The time Jeffrey scooped our dad on Christmas morning-The scary cyclops lady that lived behind our childhood house-The time Andy grew a mullet so he could take glamour shots at Walmart-The time Ryan left his dad a voicemail saying he got into a car accident and died-The time Paul and Andy almost got Ryan arrested-Why the midwest states suck-We time travel, but Paul gets left behind-The best maze in Knott's history-We drink some whiskey from Costco-Andy takes off his shirt-Why Ryan stopped driving around with a machete in his car-The time Ryan and Andy dressed up in full pirate costumes and went to a BBQ restaurant-A little bit of scaring discussion...and so many other stupid topics

Professional 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 movies that we're afraid of-The humane side of us "scary haunted attraction weirdos"-The time Kevin said the F Word and kind of liked it-Kevin explains what a payphone was-The time Andy scared Kevin at Knott's Scary Farm 15 years ago-Kevin's Voice Arts Awards nomination-The time Kevin got over his fear of Linda Blair-The time Kevin asked a monster to scare his friend-The time Kevin talked to Jack Wagner at Disneyland-The time Andy probably pissed off a lot of Haunt monsters at Knott'sAnd many more...

"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 monster at Haunt during "Rope Drop"-The worst scare experience he's ever had-His time working for Disney-And many othersAlso joined by Jeffrey Moore and hosted by Andy Moore

This 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-The time Brock microwaved a dead dove and ate it-Ideas to create a home haunt on a low budget-Weird food combinations-The time Darian ate wet cat food...and many more.This is the season finale of Season 1 of Scarers Anonymous. We'll be back in a few months with more brand new episodes!-

This 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 pervy video game from the 90's-The time Mike's dad was thinkin' about getting passes-The time Mike's uncle jumped out of the Skyway at Disneyland-Michael Jackson and the Elephant Man's bones-The bus accident story...and many more!

This 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 Night at Knott's Scary Farm-How people get their Haunt Names-A Peacock Bitch-How crappy the Dark Realm at Knott's Scary Farm was-The time nobody would lick Paul's poo-The time Mike and his running partner made friends with a gang-Why Paul is Gentle-We give Jeff a Haunt name he doesn't want-Paul tells us what kind of tastes like roast beef...and many more!

On 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 into a clown-The time Paul got called a hoe-The time Mike and Shaun literally almost died on a ride at Six Flags Magic Mountain-The time Shaun almost killed a small child on a kids teacup ride-Andy tries to talk with a Cheeto in his mouth-Biscuit races on the Log Ride-We eat disgusting Mexican candy-The time Shaun flipped off the Luke Skywalker Twins-When Mike was a hoarder in Necropolis-The time Mike told an old man to die ...and many more!

On 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 course stories about scaring people.

On 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.

On 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 be uploaded shortly...

This 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 many more*Note: This is the first time any of us have done a podcast. There are some minor audio issues and some points that could be slightly more interesting. This was a learning experience for us, so the next episode will sound cleaner and be much more interesting. So if you don't like this episode, please give us another chance!*