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How They Started with Brandon Kamei
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How They Started with Brandon Kamei episodes
- How a Police Officer Unexpectedly Became an Actor | Sean Berube
Sean Berube is an actor, stunt performer, and producer best known for playing a Mohawk Legionnaire in Fallout and the Executioner in VHS Halloween. He's also known for his stunt work, including fight choreography, precision driving, and full-body fire burns. Beyond Fallout, his credits include Euphoria, Army of the Dead, Better Call Saul, and General Hospital, along with producing his own feature film, Her Monster, all after a career in the Army and as a Tucson police officer.
In this conversation, we cover:
- How an Army recruiter got him into military policing
- His wildest moments as a Tucson cop, from a hostage standoff to a bank robbery shootout
- How one audition led to a lead role and 100+ credits
- Stunt work, including getting set on fire
- Playing roles in Fallout, Euphoria, and VHS Halloween
- Producing his feature film, Her Monster
- Balancing family, the Air Force Reserve, and acting
- His best advice for new actors
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
59 min - Federal Agent Turned Skull Artist: The Reality Of Starting Over | V. H. Burton
Val Burton shares her incredible story from spending 9 years in federal law enforcement, including working at the White House, to pursuing a new career as an artist and aspiring author. She opens up about her unforgettable experiences in law enforcement, what inspired her to start painting skulls, and how she stepped into the unknown to pursue her creative passions with no prior experience.
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
1 hr 5 min - What It’s Like Working On Set As A Special Effects Makeup Artist | Alyssa Holbrook
Alyssa Holbrook is a special effects makeup artist whose work includes Obsession, Appofeniacs, Jump Scare, and Stuart Fails to Save the Universe. In this episode, she shares how she broke into the film industry, worked her way into the makeup union, helped bring blood and gore to life on set, and made the jump into directing her first short film, The Fear of Rejection.
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
1 hr - This Actor Shares How Vital His Role Was in The Movie Obsession | Malcolm Kelner
Malcolm Kelner is an actor, writer, and comedian best known for playing the Bartender in Obsession while becoming one of the most memorable characters. He's also know for his sketch comedy including his performances in "Thats A Bad Idea". Beyond Obsession his other credits include Jennifer Lopez’s This Is Me…Now: A Love Story, Welcome to Chippendales, FBI, and The Neighborhood, along with writing and performing sketch comedy for Funny or Die and creating Making Malcolm.
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
1 hr 2 min - Knotts Scary Farm Actor Shares How Sliding Began & How Decay Brigade Was Born | Greg Daniels
Greg Daniels is a performer and scare actor who spent more than a decade in the haunt world, including 12 seasons at Knott’s Scary Farm. He spent seven years scaring guests as Seaweed in CarnEvil and Ghost Town before becoming a maze manager, helping lead both "Infected" and "Paranormal" to Maze of the Year. Greg has also been part of Decay Brigade for 13 years, helping carry on the art of sliding, and has performed at Disneyland and hosted Decay at Midsummer Scream.
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
1 hr 10 min - Special Effects Makeup Artist: From Six Flags & WaterWorld Stunts to Movie Monsters | Dan Gilbert
Dan Gilbert is a special effects makeup artist, actor, and stunt performer known for bringing monsters, creatures, and unforgettable characters to life across film, television, music videos, and live entertainment. After more than a decade performing stunts at Six Flags Magic Mountain and another 10+ years in the Universal Studios Hollywood WaterWorld Stunt Show, he built a career in special effects makeup working on projects including Hellboy: The Crooked Man, Euphoria, American Horror Story, Westworld, and Doom: Annihilation.
He is also the creator of Mouth FX, his own line of special effects mouth products used by performers, makeup artists, and creature creators.
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
1 hr 25 min - 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
1 hr 17 min - 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
1 hr 14 min - 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
1 hr 40 min - 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
1 hr 27 min
About How They Started with Brandon Kamei
From the publisher's feed
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!