How They Started with Brandon Kamei

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On How They Started, I sit down with actors, performers, creators, and entrepreneurs for behind-the-scenes conversations about the journeys that shaped their career. Every conversation is meant to leave you with something—whether that’s insight, inspiration, entertainment, or just curiosity to hear more. I’ve always been curious about how someone actually builds a life and career for themselves—the early days, the risks, the setbacks, and the moments that are the most impactful. Welcome to the show and enjoy!! New episodes every Tuesday!

  1. Aug 11

    Writer for Lip Sync Battle, Ridiculousness & The Masked Singer | Rene Gauthier

    Reneé Gauthier is a four-time Emmy-nominated television writer, producer, and comedian whose credits include Ridiculousness, Lip Sync Battle, The Masked Singer, and RuPaul’s Secret Celebrity Drag Race. In this episode, she breaks down what writers actually do behind the scenes of unscripted television, how she broke into the industry, and what it takes to build a lasting career as a TV writer. New podcast every Tuesday! YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@howtheystartedpodcast?si=RM1OIKUpXtPmqV-y⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ PODCAST IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/howtheystartedpod?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/brandonkameii?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  2. Jul 21

    The Flux Capacitors: Played Stan Lee’s 95th Birthday Party

    Ryan, co-founder of The Flux Capacitors, shares how a love for Back to the Future turned into performances at some of pop culture's biggest events—including Stan Lee's 95th birthday celebration, Universal Studios Fan Fest, Star Wars Events, Ghostbusters, Stranger Things, and more. We dive into his journey with the band, unforgettable moments, and what it's like bringing iconic franchises to life through music. New podcast every Tuesday! YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@howtheystartedpodcast?si=RM1OIKUpXtPmqV-y⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ PODCAST IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/howtheystartedpod?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/brandonkameii?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  3. Jul 14

    Inside Pinup Palmer’s World: How It Led to Svengoolie

    Pinup Palmer is a vintage-style performer, content creator, and horror host known for building a colorful world where classic Hollywood glamour meets all things pink and spooky. After years of portraying iconic characters at Universal Studios Hollywood—including Marilyn Monroe, Princess Fiona, Martha May, Lucille Ball, and the Bride of Frankenstein—she stepped into her dream role as Gwengoolie alongside legendary horror host Svengoolie. Through television, YouTube, social media, modeling, and live events, Palmer continues to celebrate classic monsters, vintage beauty and Halloween. New podcast every Tuesday! YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@howtheystartedpodcast?si=RM1OIKUpXtPmqV-y⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ PODCAST IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/howtheystartedpod?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/brandonkameii?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  4. Jul 8

    Behind The Mask: Bringing Star Wars Creatures To Life | Misty Rosas

    Misty Rosas is a creature performer, stunt performer, motion capture artist, and singer best known for bringing Kuiil and Frog Lady to life in *The Mandalorian*. In this episode, Misty shares what it was like stepping into the *Star Wars* universe, performing behind the mask, and creating characters fans connected with without ever seeing her face.We also talk about her journey from gymnastics and live performance to creature work, her first major role performing as a gorilla in *Congo*, working on projects like *Van Helsing*, *Word Party*, and Disneyland’s *Fantasmic!*, and the physical and emotional work it takes to bring unforgettable characters to life. New podcast every Tuesday! YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@howtheystartedpodcast?si=RM1OIKUpXtPmqV-y⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ PODCAST IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/howtheystartedpod?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/brandonkameii?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  5. Jun 30

    Touring the World with Lindsey Stirling: How This Dancer Started Her Career | Taylor Gagliano

    Taylor Gagliano is a professional dancer, choreographer, creative director and aerial performer best known for performing on 14 tours around the world with Lindsey Stirling. Throughout her career, Taylor has worked with artists and productions including Sabrina Carpenter, Katy Perry, Green Day, Tiësto, Disney Channel, ABC, CMA Country Christmas, and The Kelly Clarkson Show. Originally from Central Florida, Taylor turned her love for dance into a career in Los Angeles, building a path through auditions, touring, choreography, teaching, judging national competitions, and creating her own project, At Home Project. New podcast every Tuesday! YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@howtheystartedpodcast?si=RM1OIKUpXtPmqV-y⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ PODCAST IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/howtheystartedpod?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/brandonkameii?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  6. Jun 24

    WaterWorld Stunt Show’s Original Deacon: Greg Dolph | Universal Studios Hollywood

    Greg Dolph is an actor, stunt performer, sword combat instructor, and the original Deacon from the WaterWorld Stunt Show at Universal Studios Hollywood. Since opening day on October 21st, 1995, Greg has spent nearly 30 years bringing one of Universal’s most iconic live characters to life — combining comedy, improv, and stunt work in front of thousands of guests every week. Before becoming the face of the Deacon, Greg built his career through theater, speech and debate, live action stunt shows, fight direction, and acting work, including Resident Evil: Extinction and appearances on Conan. New podcast every Tuesday! YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@howtheystartedpodcast?si=RM1OIKUpXtPmqV-y⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ PODCAST IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/howtheystartedpod?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/brandonkameii?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠⁠⁠⁠

  7. Jun 16

    How Servers Can Make $100K+ | Jess Rowland

    Jess Rowland is a restaurant coach, actor, and former server who spent 26 years working in upscale hospitality while training over 10,000 servers. In this episode, Jess breaks down what it actually takes to make great money as a server, how menu knowledge leads to better tips, and why the best servers treat hospitality like a real performance skill.We also talk about the difference between order takers and true servers, how to turn tables faster without rushing guests, the phrases servers should stop using, and the five skills that helped Jess make over $100K serving tables: speed, accuracy, efficiency, awareness, and knowledge. New podcast every Tuesday! YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@howtheystartedpodcast?si=RM1OIKUpXtPmqV-y⁠⁠⁠⁠ PODCAST IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/howtheystartedpod?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠⁠⁠⁠ IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/brandonkameii?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠⁠⁠

  8. Jun 3

    From Halloween Horror Nights to Full-Time Twitch Streamer | Kenny “Unrooolie”

    Kenny “Unrooolie” is a Twitch streamer, content creator and former Halloween Horror Nights scare actor. In this episode, Kenny shares how his love for Mortal Kombat and fighting games helped shape his path into streaming, how he became part of YoVideogames, and what it was like going from local arcades to working with major gaming brands.We also talk about his years performing at Halloween Horror Nights, the creativity behind scare acting, becoming a Twitch Ambassador, seeing himself on a Times Square billboard, and the advice he would give to anyone trying to build a career as a streamer or creator. New podcast every Tuesday! YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@howtheystartedpodcast?si=RM1OIKUpXtPmqV-y⁠⁠⁠ PODCAST IG: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/howtheystartedpod?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠⁠⁠ IG: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/brandonkameii?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠⁠

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On How They Started, I sit down with actors, performers, creators, and entrepreneurs for behind-the-scenes conversations about the journeys that shaped their career. Every conversation is meant to leave you with something—whether that’s insight, inspiration, entertainment, or just curiosity to hear more. I’ve always been curious about how someone actually builds a life and career for themselves—the early days, the risks, the setbacks, and the moments that are the most impactful. Welcome to the show and enjoy!! New episodes every Tuesday!

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