THE DOPE BOYZ PODCAST

HOSTS 🎙 DARIO + DAYLON

4.3 (6)
Comedy
Updated Biweekly

We are THE DOPE BOYZ PODCAST! We are a variety show touching on all sorts topics from 80's pop culture to monsters, ghosts and everything in-between! so sit back and have some laughs with us! The Dope Boyz are in the building!

May 27

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!

1h 43m
Jun 24

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!!

2h 17m
Jun 10

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!!

2h 16m
May 13

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!

1h 35m
11/26/2025

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!

2h 11m
11/12/2025

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!

1h 28m
11/03/2025

EPISODE 6: CHANTEL, LINDSAY, MAR

Welcome to the Dope Boyz Podcast! For our Halloween Spooktacular Special we have ourselves a makeup artist takeover as Dario and Daylon step aside and shine the spotlight on Lindsay, Margery and Chantel! On this week’s episode, they talk about what brought them into the haunt community, how they got into makeup, the story behind Mar getting her puppy, why none of them (including Dario) like scary movies, they share their favorite Haunt memories, how the makeup artists don’t have the same camaraderie that the scare actors get to build throughout the season. They share their favorite Halloween memories. They also talk about Trapped and their escape room stories.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 Happy Halloween!!

1h 38m
09/24/2025

EPISODE 5: JESSICA DIAZ

Welcome to the Dope Boyz Podcast! For our fifth episode we have yet another very special guest, the one the only, Jessica Diaz. On this week’s episode we ask jess where she grew up, what kind of kid she was at school, what sports we played, we tell jess about the yearly haunt tradition of broomball, what country she has visited has the worst food, we share some spooky stories and finish it off with some bizarre experiences with former coworkers. 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!

1h 45m
09/10/2025

EPISODE 4: LINDSAY LOWE

Welcome to the Dope Boyz Podcast! For our fourth episode we have a very special guest, the only Dope Girl, Lindsay Lowe. On this week’s episode we discuss what the names of Lindsay’s turtles are, where she grew up, what tennis icon she looked up to, her 15 seconds of fame in a Lil’ Romeo music video, how she got into becoming a makeup artist, her traumatic experience dealing with a brain tumor and thankfully finding the right doctor to take care of her, why she is such a happy person now, how her and Dario met, her paranormal experience, and finishing it off with a two part question; what would be the last movie you would watch if you were on your deathbed and what movie would you choose to star in and as what character. 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!

1h 38m
08/27/2025

EPISODE 3: RYAN & BRAYDEN

Welcome to the Dope Boyz Podcast! For our third episode we have a Newsie takeover! On this week’s episode The Boyz talk about the shenanigans us newsies got into, how Ryan was the mastermind behind most of the things we did, remembering our first time attending scary farm, if we could go back would we change anything about our characters, what Ryan is gonna miss about haunt, Daylon shares some hilarious Home Depot bathroom stories, what we were like as kids, Daylon admitting that his time as a scare actor may be coming to an end in the near future, the story behind the prop baby Daylon used, and as Brayden says at the end of the episode, “now it’s time to reminisce. We’re just a couple of Dope Boyz embarking on a new adventure, so come on this journey with us why don’t ya!

1h 39m
08/13/2025

EPISODE 2: DARIO & DAYLON

Welcome to the Dope Boyz Podcast! For our second episode we had ourselves as the guests. On this week’s episode we discuss how we got the podcast started, our mini series we created during haunt 24’, recalling our very first interactions on the streets which led to our friendship, Brads first time going to scary farm, our thoughts on if we get enough credit for our scares as opposed to our silly bits, Dario’s contender for the best scare he’s ever seen, Daylon’s experience at an acting school, remembering our very first experiences of going to scary farm as guests, and at the end answering which actor inspires us the most as performers. Also for the first we welcome a very special guest behind the scenes manning the tech boards, Knotts Scary Farms makeup artist Lindsay Lowe! All that and more on our second 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

1h 23m
07/30/2025

EPISODE 1: COURT SOTO

Welcome to The Dope Boyz Podcast! Today we sit down with a very special guest, the ever so talented Court Soto! On this weeks episode we discuss Courts experience in the foster care system, what he does for work when he isn't scaring the tutu's off of people, what the very first season of The Goreing 20's was like, what made the final night of Haunt 21' so special, the evolution of Elijah last season, recalling some of our bone chilling ghost encounters, and who did what with a ghost?! All that and more on our very first 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!

1h 59m

12 Episodes

4.3

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08/13/2025

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HOSTS 🎙 DARIO + DAYLON
Years Active

2025 - 2026
Episodes

12
Rating

Explicit
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THE DOPE BOYZ PODCAST

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THE DOPE BOYZ PODCAST

Episodes

EPISODE 10: GARRETT FAULCONER

EPISODE 12: LUCIO SAGASTA

EPISODE 11: MICHAEL GUERRA

EPISODE 9: DARIO & DAYLON

EPISODE 8: SCOTT DIETERMAN

EPISODE 7: BRAD LOWE

EPISODE 6: CHANTEL, LINDSAY, MAR

EPISODE 5: JESSICA DIAZ

EPISODE 4: LINDSAY LOWE

EPISODE 3: RYAN & BRAYDEN

EPISODE 2: DARIO & DAYLON

EPISODE 1: COURT SOTO

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