EPISODE 14: MIKE HYNES

Episode 14 of the Dope Boyz Podcast is here! This week the Boyz are joined by Mike Hynes: a scare actor, slider, musician, and former Goring 20s and Gauntlet cast member.Mike shares what it was like leaving Knott’s Scary Farm for a new opportunity at Six Flags Fright Fest, where he joined the slider team and performed as a flying monkey in the “Underworld of Oz” scare zone. We compare different haunt environments, audition processes, sliding styles, makeup, safety, and what it takes to start over at a new park.Outside of haunt, Mike opens up about growing up in a musical family, playing around 15 instruments, performing and touring with bands, and collaborating with creators through social media. He also discusses his future haunt plans, including auditioning for Halloween Horror Nights.🎃 Topics include:• Knott’s Scary Farm and Goreing 20s memories• Joining the Six Flags Fright Fest slider team• Sliding, stunt shows, safety, and scare acting• Auditioning for different haunted attractions• Growing up in a musical family• Performing, touring, and playing multiple instruments• Future haunt goals and upcoming auditions• Haunted escape rooms and paranormal encounters🎧 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!!