Unmasked History of Scooby-Doo
Alexa Lawlor 43 episodes Oct 15, 2026
The Unmasked History of Scooby-Doo explores the history and legacy of Scooby-Doo across different media. Each episode gathers clues from people who helped bring the mystery-solving dog to life on television, film, and other platforms. The show looks behind the scenes at how Scooby-Doo stories were made and how the franchise evolved.
Episodes
On Writing Scooby-Doo books with John Sazaklis
Let's dive into the world of Scooby-Doo books with author John Sazaklis!
John has written a handful of books featuring Scooby-Doo, including choose your own adventure stories, mini mysteries, and non-fiction books exploring topics like neighbourhoods and habitats with Scooby-Doo.
Highlights of this episode include:
1- How to write a Choose Your Own Adventure book (hint: grab a bulletin board a
Episode 42: Interview with Corwin "Bug" Emery
On this episode of the Unmasked History of Scooby-Doo: We’re pulling from the vault of unreleased interviews!
In December 2022, Alexa had the chance to chat with Corwin “Bug” Emery, creative director at Spooky Pinball.
Thankful this incredibly fun interview can finally hit your ears!
Highlights of this episode include:
1- It started as a podcast? A brief history of the Spooky Pinball company, an
Episode 41: Interview with Matthew Janszen
On this episode of the Unmasked History of Scooby-Doo: We’re STILL celebrating 10 years of Be Cool Scooby-Doo!
This is the second Be Cool themed interview of the month, and a reminder that both of these episodes are about the MUSIC specifically.
In this interview, Alexa speaks with Be Cool and Scooby-Doo and the Gourmet Ghost composer, Matthew Janszen!
Highlights of this episode include:
1- The
Episode 40: Interview with Jake Monaco
On this episode of the Unmasked History of Scooby-Doo: We’re celebrating 10 years of Be Cool Scooby-Doo!
Interviews this month are Be Cool themed, and to narrow that down even further, it just so happens that both of the episodes released in October will be about the MUSIC specifically.
To start off, Alexa speaks with Be Cool and Scooby-Doo and the Gourmet Ghost composer, Jake Monaco!
Highlight
Episode 39: Interview with Andrea Purcigliotti
On this episode of the Unmasked History of Scooby-Doo: we dive into the Scooby-Doo adjacent! Alexa speaks with Saturday Night Live production designer Andrea Purcigliotti about the Scooby-Doo parody sketch. Airing on the season finale of season 49, the sketch featured host Jake Gyllenhaal as Fred, and musical guest Sabrina Carpenter as Daphne.
Highlights of this episode include:
1- The typical t
Episode 38: Interview with Joe Sichta
On this episode of the Unmasked History of Scooby-Doo: Alexa speaks with storyboard artist, writer, producer and director, Joe Sichta. Joe worked on eight direct-to-video Scooby-Doo movies, including:
-Scooby-Doo and the Loch Ness Monster
-Scooby-Doo Where’s My Mummy
-Chill Out Scooby-Doo
-Scooby-Doo and the Goblin King
-Scooby-Doo and the Samurai Sword
He also directed six episodes of the Wha
Episode 37: Interview with Lily Meade
On this episode of the Unmasked History of Scooby-Doo: Alexa speaks to Lily Meade, author of the new young adult novel The Hex Girls: A Rogue Thorn, which is available for purchase now.
Highlights of this episode include:
1- How Lily discovered her skill and passion for writing.
2- A SECTION OF SPOILERS! We go into depth about Lily's influences and inspiration for the book, and discuss specific
Episode 36: Interview with Stephen Geering
In this episode of the Unmasked History of Scooby-Doo, Alexa interviews Stephen Geering, composer for three video games: Scooby-Doo Mystery Adventures: Phantom of the Knight (CD-ROM); Scooby-Doo's Classic Creep Capers (N64 & Gameboy Color); and Scooby-Doo and the Cyber Chase (Playstation 1, Gameboy Advance).
Highlights of this episode include:
1- Stephen’s journey into composing, and how he
Episode 35: Interview with Neil Fanning
Rikes! In the latest episode of the Unmasked History of Scooby-Doo, Alexa interviews Neil Fanning, the voice of Scooby-Doo in the live action films Scooby-Doo (2002) and Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed (2004).
Highlights of this episode include:
1- A look into how Neil started his career in the entertainment industry at Warner Bros. Movie World Australia, and the full circle moment of becoming
Episode 34: Interview with Jerry Beck
In this episode of the Unmasked History of Scooby-Doo, Alexa interviews animation historian Jerry Beck, author of the Hanna-Barbera Treasury, and the Insight Editions Scooby-Doo mini book, as well as many other animation-focused books. Jerry also runs the Cartoon Research blog, and was interviewed in the Scooby-Doo Where Are You Now TV special (2021).
Highlights of this episode include:
1- A bri
Episode 33: Calgary Comics & Entertainment Expo 2024
In the long awaited return of the Unmasked History of Scooby-Doo, Alexa had the opportunity to attend the 2024 Calgary Comics & Entertainment Expo, where she interviewed three people who have worked on the Scooby-Doo franchise: Tim Sheridan, John Delaney, and Grey Delisle!
Highlights of this episode include:
1- How Tim Sheridan envisioned a return for Scrappy-Doo in Curse of the 13th Ghost (
Episode 32: Interview with Bob Singer
In the latest episode of the Unmasked History of Scooby-Doo, Alexa had the honour to interview Bob Singer, who worked on various different Scooby-Doo series in his long spanning career, most notably of course, the original series, Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!
Highlights of this episode include:
1- What was the very first drawing Bob ever did?
2- What does Bob consider to be his career highlights?
Episode 31: Interview with Stephanie Eddleman and Sarah Myers (Children’s Museum of Indianapolis)
In this episode of the Unmasked History of Scooby-Doo, Alexa had the chance to speak with Director of Traveling Exhibits, Sarah Myers; and Exhibit Developer, Stephanie Eddleman, while at the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis back in June 2022. While the Scooby-Doo Mansion Mayhem experience has now closed at the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, listen in to hear about the process of developing th
Episode 30: Interview with Scott Innes
In this episode of the Unmasked History of Scooby-Doo, Alexa chats with Scott Innes, who voiced none other than Scooby-Doo in Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island; Scooby-Doo and Shaggy in Scooby-Doo and the Witch’s Ghost, Scooby-Doo and the Alien Invaders, and Scooby-Doo and the Cyber Chase; and he was the voice of Scrappy-Doo in the 2002 live action movie. Scott has also lent his voice to numerous video
Episode 29: Interview with Justin Becker and Steve Clemmons
Welcome back to the Unmasked History of Scooby-Doo! In the return of the podcast, Alexa chats with writing partners Justin Becker and Steve Clemmons, who wrote Be Quiet Scooby-Doo, from Be Cool Scooby-Doo together. Steve also worked on the episodes If You Can’t Scooby-Doo the Time, Don’t Scooby-Doo the Crime, and Be Cold Scooby-Doo.
Highlights of this episode include:
1- The first interview feat
Episode 28: Interview with Morgan Baden
In this episode of the Unmasked History of Scooby Doo, Alexa chats with Morgan Baden, author of two books in the Daphne and Velma series: book 2, The Dark Deception; and book 3, Buried Secrets, which comes out in June 2021.
Highlights of this episode include:
1- The story of how Morgan came up with the ideas for The Dark Deception and Buried Secrets.
2- A spoiler free preview of what we can e
Episode 27: Interview with Marly Halpern-Graser
In the fifth and last episode of January’s Be Cool Scooby-Doo! theme, Alexa speaks with writer Marly Halpern-Graser. Marly wrote about seven episodes of Be Cool, as well as “The Gathering Gloom” for Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated, and the 2013 Scooby-Doo! Mask of the Blue Falcon movie. Marly is also one of the creators of Right Now Kapow.
Highlights of this episode include:
1- The story of h
Episode 26: Interview with Josie Campbell
In the fourth episode in this month’s Be Cool Scooby-Doo! theme, Alexa chats with writer Josie Campbell. Josie wrote four episodes for Be Cool: The Norse Case Scenario, I Scooby Dooby Doo, Eating Crow, and Sorcerer Snack Scare. Recently, Josie has worked on She-Ra and the Princesses of Power and Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous.
Highlights of this episode include:
1- How Josie was able to work a
Episode 25: Interview with James Krenzke
In the third episode of January’s Be Cool Scooby-Doo! theme, Alexa chats with director James Krenzke, who worked on about 15-17 episodes in the series.
Highlights of this episode include:
1- A look at what the schedule was like for a director on BCSD.
2- Roughly what the timeline was like for an episode to go from script to screen.
3- How they could be more cinematic with the show, especiall
Episode 24: Interview with Zac Moncrief
In the second episode of January’s Be Cool Scooby-Doo! theme, Alexa speaks with producer Zac Moncrief.
Highlights of this episode include:
1- The day-to-day of Zac’s role on Be Cool Scooby-Doo!
2- What the initial development process was like for the show.
3- How the goal was to have the show make people of all ages laugh.
Make sure to follow along on Twitter @UnmaskedSD, Instagram @unmas
Episode 23: Interview with Jon Colton Barry
In the first episode of January’s Be Cool Scooby-Doo theme, Alexa chats with head writer and story editor on the show, Jon Colton Barry.
Highlights of this episode include:
1- Jon discusses the process of developing the personalities of the gang in the show, especially for Fred, Daphne, and Velma.
2- How the art style contributes to the writing of the show, and types of gags they could do becau
Episode 22: Interview with James Gelsey
In this episode of the Unmasked History of Scooby Doo, Alexa speaks with James Gelsey, author of about 45 to 50 Scooby-Doo chapter books released by Scholastic from 1998 to around 2007.
Highlights of this episode include:
1- The story of how James got the opportunity to write the Scooby books.
2- A look into what both the writing and publishing process was like for the Scooby-Doo chapter bo
Episode 21: Happy Halloween Scooby-Doo Special
A short special episode of the Unmasked History of Scooby Doo, focusing on the latest Scooby-Doo movie release, Happy Halloween Scooby-Doo! This episode features writer, director, and producer of the movie, Maxwell Atoms, and a few written responses sent in by a very special guest, the voice of Fred and Scooby-Doo, Frank Welker.
Happy Halloween!
Episode 20: Interview with Bruce King
In this episode of the Unmasked History of Scooby Doo, Alexa speaks with picture editor Bruce King. Bruce worked on Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated, the special episodes on the 13 Spooky Tales DVD releases, and films Scooby-Doo! Stage Fright, and Scooby-Doo! and Kiss: Rock and Roll Mystery.
Highlights of this episode include:
1- A behind the scenes look at the editing process for Scooby-Doo,
Episode 19: Interview with Ray DeLaurentis
In this episode of the Unmasked History of Scooby Doo, Alexa chats with Ray DeLaurentis, creator of Shaggy & Scooby-Doo Get a Clue!
Highlights of this episode include:
1- What the development process was like for the show.
2- How hectic the writing schedule could be.
3- How Ray’s goal was to have the show appeal to kids and make kids laugh, and it didn’t matter if anyone else liked the s
Episode 18: Interview with Rick Copp
In this episode of the Unmasked History of Scooby Doo, Alexa speaks with Rick Copp, writer of Scooby-Doo! and the Witch’s Ghost (1999), and the 2013 special episode Scooby-Doo! and the Mecha Mutt Menace.
Highlights of this episode include:
1- The development of the Hex Girls, and how the trio has had a lasting impact on the franchise as fan-favourite characters.
2- The writing process for Scooby
Episode 17: Interview with Nick Palatas
In this episode of the Unmasked History of Scooby Doo, Alexa chats with Nick Palatas, who played the role of Shaggy in the 2009 and 2010 live action TV films, Scooby-Doo! The Mystery Begins, and Scooby-Doo! Curse of the Lake Monster.
Highlights of this episode include:
1- How Nick developed the voice of Shaggy, and what he wanted to bring to his interpretation of the character.
2- What it was
Episode 16: Interview with Jeremy Adams
In October, we’re back to a variety of different interviews after September’s Mystery Incorporated themed month. In this episode, Alexa chats with writer Jeremy Adams. Jeremy was one of the writers on Scoobynatural, and wrote the 2019 direct-to-video film Scooby-Doo! Return to Zombie Island.
Highlights of this episode include:
1- A brief chat about the LEGO Scooby-Doo shorts.
2- All things
Episode 15: Interview with Victor Cook
In the fourth and final episode of September's Mystery Incorporated themed month, Alexa speaks with director/producer Victor Cook. Victor also worked on the direct to video special episodes on the 13 Spooky Tales DVD releases, and the 2013 movie Scooby-Doo! Stage Fright.
Highlights of this episode include:
1- Victor’s path from wanting to be a print cartoonist, to directing in animation.
2-
Episode 14: Interview with Derrick J. Wyatt
In the third episode for September's Mystery Incorporated themed month, Alexa chats with lead character designer on the show, Derrick J. Wyatt. Derrick has done character design for not only Mystery Incorporated, but also for Transformers, Teen Titans and Ben 10.
Highlights of this episode include:
1- What the design process was like for various Mystery Incorporated characters.
2- How Derrick
Episode 13: Interview with Roger Eschbacher
In the second episode for September's Mystery Incorporated themed month, Alexa speaks with writer Roger Eschbacher. Roger wrote five episodes of Mystery Incorporated, including Battle of the Humungonauts, and The Hodag of Horror.
Highlights of this episode include:
1- What it was like writing for a darker, overarching Scooby-Doo show.
2- Which character of the gang, and which supporting chara
Episode 12: Interview with Mitch Watson
This episode marks the first of a month full of Mystery Incorporated themed interviews! To kick off the month, Alexa chats with producer and head writer of the show, Mitch Watson.
Highlights of this episode include:
1- Some fun behind the scenes stories from the show.
2- What it was like to develop an overarching story for Scooby-Doo, and discussions about the timeline.
3- Chatting abo
Episode 11: Interview with Laren Bright
In this episode of the Unmasked History of Scooby Doo, Alexa speaks with Laren Bright, writer and story editor on A Pup Named Scooby-Doo.
Highlights of this episode include:
1- Laren’s stories from working at Hanna-Barbera.
2- What the writing process was like for A Pup Named Scooby-Doo.
3- Laren’s thoughts on including positive messages in children’s cartoons.
Make sure to follow alo
Episode 10: Interview with Scott Jeralds
In the tenth episode of the Unmasked History of Scooby Doo, Alexa speaks with Scott Jeralds, who has worked on numerous Scooby projects over the years, from A Pup Named Scooby-Doo, to directing early direct to video movies Scooby-Doo! Legend of the Vampire, and Scooby-Doo! Monster of Mexico.
Highlights of this episode include:
1- The very first time Scott heard about Scooby-Doo Where Are You?
Episode 9: Interview with Cheryl Johnson
In this episode of the Unmasked History of Scooby Doo, Alexa chats with Cheryl Johnson, who worked as a background designer on season 1, and art director on season 2 of Be Cool Scooby-Doo!
Highlights of this episode include:
1- What a typical day would look like at work on Be Cool Scooby-Doo for a background designer and an art director.
2- What it was like to work on a new look for Scoob
Episode 8: Interview with Christopher Keenan
In this episode of the Unmasked History of Scooby Doo, Alexa speaks with Christopher Keenan, former Senior Vice President of Creative Affairs for Warner Bros. Christopher worked on early direct to video Scooby Doo movies from Cyber Chase to Chill Out Scooby Doo, and was also involved in the What's New Scooby Doo? series. Christopher is currently Executive Producer of Mattel Television.
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Episode 7: Interview with Christian Campbell
In this episode of the Unmasked History of Scooby Doo, Alexa speaks with Christian Campbell, who voiced Bram, the leader of the vampire performance troupe in the 2012 musical film Scooby Doo! Music of the Vampire.
Highlights of this episode include:
1- Christian's thoughts on Bram as a character, and the experience voicing him.
2- What the differences are between performing on a stage
Episode 6: Interview with Chris Battle
In this episode of the Unmasked History of Scooby Doo, Alexa speaks with character designer Chris Battle, who worked on a redesign of the gang for the opening title sequence of Scooby Doo! Frankencreepy (2014).
Highlights of this episode include:
1- What the idea was for the redesign of the Scooby gang in the Frankencreepy title sequence.
2- How to design a silhouette of a character for a
Episode 5: Interview with Kate Melton
In this episode of the Unmasked History of Scooby Doo, Alexa chats with Kate Melton, who played the role of Daphne Blake in the live action TV films Scooby Doo! The Mystery Begins (2009) and Scooby Doo! Curse of the Lake Monster (2010).
Highlights of this episode include:
1- What the audition process was like for Scooby Doo! The Mystery Begins.
2- What it was like to bring a cartoon chara
Episode 4: Interview with Mark Hoffmeier
In this episode of the Unmasked History of Scooby Doo, Alexa speaks with Mark Hoffmeier, writer for two episodes of Scooby Doo and Guess Who: A Mystery Solving Gang Divided, featuring Abraham Lincoln and the Funky Phantom crew, and Attack of the Weird Al-Osaurus, which naturally features Weird Al Yankovic.
Highlights of this episode include:
1 - Mark discusses his work at Hanna-Barbera in publ
Episode 3: Interview with Zac Retz
In this episode of the Unmasked History of Scooby Doo, Alexa speaks with Zac Retz, who worked as a visual development artist on the early stages of the 2020 film SCOOB!
Highlights of this episode include:
1- What it was like to work on the early stages of SCOOB!
2- The process of environment design on an animated movie.
3- Chatting about a few other Hanna Barbera characters who were included
Episode 2: Interview with Slade Echeverria
In the second episode of the Unmasked History of Scooby Doo, Alexa chats with Slade Echeverria, the lead singer and bassist of Anarbor, about their version of What’s New Scooby Doo for the Mystery Begins, the band’s new EP, and more.
Highlights of this episode include:
1- How Anarbor was the band chosen to be featured in Scooby Doo The Mystery Begins.
2- The process behind the making of the
Episode 1: Interview with Rich Dickerson
In the first episode of the Unmasked History of Scooby Doo, host Alexa Lawlor chats with music composer Rich Dickerson about his time working on the Legend of the Vampire, Monster of Mexico, and What's New Scooby Doo.
Highlights of this episode include:
1- The story of how the What's New Scooby Doo theme song was written.
2- The process of writing music for animation.
3- Who was originally con
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