Brain Burrow: Digging Deep into Psychology and Horror

Vincent M. Ward: Check Yourself (Ep 52, Season 2)

Do you neglect to take the time to express gratitude?In this powerful Brain Burrow Digging Deep interview, actor Vincent M. Ward shares a powerful message: Remember to check yourself.He talks about his goal to live as a "good man" as he lifts up and supports those around him.  He shares the importance of knowing one's path and pausing to reflect on life - whether you are stumbling or everything is going well.   He checks himself by expressing an attitude of gratitude. Vincent admits, "Every day is not going to be peaches and cream," and it is truly up to each individual to focus on the big picture.  Faith and family drive him.Vincent M. Ward is known for his work on The Walking Dead (2010), Death House (2017) and True Blood (2008).Connect with Vincent M. Ward:instagram.com/vincentmward/facebook.com/vincent.ward.mtiktok.com/@vincentmward44imdb.com/name/nm1027309Connect with Mark D Valenti:instagram.com/valentihorror/brainburrow.com​​IMDB: Mark D ValentiBrain Burrow YouTubetwitter.com/brainburrowtiktok.com/@brainburrowinstagram.com/brainburrowshow/Brain Burrow Sponsors:Delirium MagazineCreepy Crate (use code Burrow5 to save $5 off your first order)Hunt a KillerHorror Pack: Movie Subscription Box#brainburrow 

Michael St. Michaels: Give up Guilt (Ep 51, Season 2)

Does guilt prevent you from living your life?In this unique Brain Burrow Digging Deep interview, actor and producer Michael St. Michaels candidly talks about his life and his goal of avoiding activities that induce guilt.A humble man, Michael shares about his struggles with social distancing, the tumultuous relationship with his mother, and his experiences with seeing his Greasy Strangler on the big screen.   Definitely NOT a bullshit artist.Michael St. Michaels was born in Poughkeepsie, New York, and was once a jet-setting hair-dresser to the world's elite who traveled to every European hot spot in the 70s. He has worked in and around Hollywood for decades. St. Michaels is best known to cinephiles for his work in the 80s cult curiosity The Video Dead. 2016's The Greasy Strangler was his first lead performance, for which he received rave reviews and was awarded Best Actor from the Knoxville Horror Film Festival. [IMDB - Rebecca Feldbin]Connect with Michael St. Michaels:facebook.com/mprrapimdb.com/name/nm0820767Connect with Mark D Valenti:instagram.com/valentihorror/brainburrow.com​​IMDB: Mark D ValentiBrain Burrow YouTubetwitter.com/brainburrowtiktok.com/@brainburrowinstagram.com/brainburrowshow/Brain Burrow Sponsors:Delirium MagazineCreepy Crate (use code Burrow5 to save $5 off your first order)Hunt a KillerHorror Pack: Movie Subscription Box#brainburrow 

Janet Wang: Going, Going, Going (Ep 50, Season 2)

Is it ok to constantly move forward?In this lighthearted but insightful Brain Burrow Digging Deep interview, actor, producer, and stunt woman Janet Wang talks about her extremely busy lifestyle and her strategy to incorporate balance.She talks about the rush she gets from "going, going, going" but also the need to incorporate down time.At the young age of 5 Janet's vibrant personality landed her a major role in her school play. After that she continued her love for the stage until she graduated college. After college life took her in another direction for a few years. During that time she earned her black belt in Tae Kwon Do, practiced Muay Tai kickboxing, trained as a performing aerialist, and did several modeling jobs as a print model. She was picked up as a stunt woman, and soon rediscovered her love for acting which took her to the big screen instead of the stage. Janet is now an acting stunt woman, and Producer. You might also find her doing other jobs as a Makeup Artist, First AD, or production manager earning her the title of "Swiss army knife" of film. [IMDB]She is known for Arena Wars, Z-Dead End, and Hell Fire.Connect with Janet Wanginstagram.com/janetwangsta/facebook.com/janet.lt.wangimdb.com/name/nm11721146/Connect with Mark D Valenti:instagram.com/valentihorror/brainburrow.com​​IMDB: Mark D ValentiBrain Burrow YouTubetwitter.com/brainburrowtiktok.com/@brainburrowinstagram.com/brainburrowshow/Brain Burrow Sponsors:Delirium MagazineCreepy Crate (use code Burrow5 to save $5 off your first order)Hunt a KillerHorror Pack: Movie Subscription Box#brainburrow 

Rob Mello: Don‘t Live in Fear (Ep 49, Season 2)

Do you live in fear?In this authentic Brain Burrow Digging Deep interview, actor and director Rob Mello talks about his unique life, his motivation, and advice for the listeners.  He says, "Your gonna be scared, but you can't act scared."He also talks about the importance of constantly learning and growing.Rob Mello is an American actor best known for his role as John Tombs in the Blumhouse breakout film, Happy Death Day, which he's reprised in Happy Death Day 2U. His first major role was as Ted Cole in the film adaptation of Nicholas Sparks' "The Best of Me"(2014), and as Buford Granger in Badass 3 (Badasses on the bayou). He has since gone on to play in the Magnificent Seven 2016 (Antoine Fuqua), Heart, Baby! 2017 by Angela Shelton. Rob has worked across from such stars as Frank Grillo in the upcoming film, Into the Ashes. [IMDB]Connect with Rob Melloinstagram.com/therobmello/facebook.com/Atticus1975IMDB: Rob Mellotwitter.com/Rmello75Connect with Mark D Valenti:instagram.com/valentihorror/brainburrow.com​​IMDB: Mark D ValentiBrain Burrow YouTubetwitter.com/brainburrowtiktok.com/@brainburrowinstagram.com/brainburrowshow/Brain Burrow Sponsors:Delirium MagazineCreepy Crate (use code Burrow5 to save $5 off your first order)Hunt a KillerHorror Pack: Movie Subscription Box#brainburrow 

Mark Cantu: Give me Space (Ep 48, Season 2)

Are you able to express yourself?  Are you able to let others know your needs?  In this raw Brain Burrow Digging Deep interview, director/producer/writer/actor Mark Cantu digs deep into his struggles with addiction, his successes in living with it, and his embrace of fabulous failures.  He candidly talks about his previous challenges with motivation and his triumphs with Massacre Academy.  Mark talks about his ability to self-identify his feelings and triggers.  He is deeply in touch with his own emotions and has the uncanny ability to practice radical candor with those around him - he is able to express when he is feeling intense emotions and asks for space. Mark is a director and writer known for Average Joe (2021), Massacre Academy (2021), and the upcoming Wolf Hollow (2022).Connect with Mark Cantu:instagram.com/markcantu98/facebook.com/mark.aaron.5IMDB: Mark Cantuinstagram.com/massacre_academy/instagram.com/wolfhollowofficialmovie/Connect with Mark D Valenti:instagram.com/valentihorror/brainburrow.com​​IMDB: Mark D ValentiBrain Burrow YouTubetwitter.com/brainburrowtiktok.com/@brainburrowBrain Burrow Sponsors:Delirium MagazineCreepy Crate (use code Burrow5 to save $5 off your first order)Hunt a KillerHorror Pack: Movie Subscription Box

Lar Park Lincoln: Survivor Type (Ep 47, Season 2)

Do you have what it takes to survive? In this powerful Brain Burrow Digging Deep interview, actor/producer/director/author Lar Park Lincoln shares about her amazing life and her remarkable survival through the death of her husband, cancer, stalkers, and intense migraines.  She practices an "attitude of gratitude" as she reflects on her life and her desire to mentor others.   Lar's spent five years on Knots Landing (1990) but is best known in the horror community as Tina in Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood (1988).She has been a featured guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show (1986) and Entertainment Tonight (1981), plus numerous local and syndicated talk and radio shows. Lar produced & directed a serious short about racial discrimination, "Black and White."She has written one book, Get Started, Not Scammed, and is completing her autobiography, Lucky Girl.Connect with Lar Park Lincoln:instagram.com/larparklincoln/actorsauditionstudios.comfacebook.com/lar.lincolnIMDB: Lar Park LincolnConnect with Mark D Valenti:instagram.com/valentihorror/brainburrow.com​​IMDB: Mark D ValentiBrain Burrow YouTubetwitter.com/brainburrowtiktok.com/@brainburrowBrain Burrow Sponsors:Delirium MagazineCreepy Crate (use code Burrow5 to save $5 off your first order)Hunt a KillerHorror Pack: Movie Subscription Box

Brain Burrow: Season 2 Teaser

A look back on Season 1 including highlights from interviews with Danielle Harris, Felissa Rose, Naomi Grossman, Lisa Wilcox, Debbie Rochon, Kelli Maroney, David Howard Thornton, LC Holt, Debra Lamb, and others.New sponsors in 2022, including Delirium Magazine, Hunt a Killer, Horror Pack, and Creepy Crate.Focus on positive mental health and digging deep with guests.Full site: brainburrow.com

Chase Dudley: Lose the Labels (Ep 45)

Do you sometimes label people instead of pausing to truly understand them?  In this thought-provoking Brain Burrow Digging Deep interview, director/producer/actor Chase Dudley talks about the importance of forgoing labels and truly recognizing the hidden strengths, perspectives, and skillsets of individuals.As a self-described “awkward kid,” Chase talks about how films inspired his creativity and drive.  He also shares about his business partnership with his wife and the way they balance.Chase feels that it is the duty of any leader to promote enthusiasm with their team.He sees the value in constantly challenging the status quo by asking the big question, “why?”Chase has directed several short films. "Past Due" (2012) was his first feature film. Following that, "Payton's Burden" received distribution in 2015 and can be seen on the Independent Network Channel (INC). In February 2015, Chase created his company name and logo "A Cut to the Chase Productions, LLC" with his partner, Samantha Stengel. In 2016, Chase directed his third feature film, "Marvelous Mandy," which received worldwide distribution the same year with Legless Corps. [IMDB] Connect with Chase Dudley:twitter.com/ChaseDudley7instagram.com/dudleychasefacebook.com/chase.dudley.313IMDB: Chase Dudleyfacebook.com/cut2thechaseproductions/Connect with Mark D Valenti:instagram.com/valentihorror/brainburrow.com​​IMDB: Mark D ValentiBrain Burrow YouTubetwitter.com/brainburrowtiktok.com/@brainburrow

Helen Larimore: Keep Your Brain Active (Ep 44)

Do you set aside time to keep your brain active? In this insightful Brain Burrow Digging Deep interview, I had a chance to chat with Helen Larimore, Marketing Manager at Madame Tussauds Hollywood.Helen shares her perspective on living life as a "weirdo" and "wax enthusiast."  She digs deep and talks about her own journey to establish trust within an established team.  She talks about some of her delightfully insane marketing ploys that involve Danny Trejo and Jimmy Kimmel.Her advice to the listener: Keep your brain active!Truly an entertaining discussion.Connect with Helen Larimore:linkedin.com/in/helenlarimore/instagram.com/creepiestladyuknow/facebook.com/helen.larimoreMadame Tussauds HollywoodConnect with Mark D Valenti:instagram.com/valentihorror/brainburrow.com​​IMDB: Mark D ValentiBrain Burrow YouTubetwitter.com/brainburrowtiktok.com/@brainburrow

Naomi Grossman: Let Things Happen (Ep 43)

Are you a control freak? In this delightful Brain Burrow Digging Deep interview, actor, writer, and producer Naomi Grossman shares about her influential childhood and "sneaking sitcoms" from her unsuspecting parents.  Naomi talks about her purpose-driven life and the need to balance the idea of "letting things happen." Naomi Grossman was a 2018 Primetime Emmy nominee for "Outstanding Actress in a Short Form Comedy or Drama" for her role in Ctrl Alt Delete. Best known as the first crossover character, the fan-favorite "Pepper" on FX's American Horror Story: Asylum & Freak Show, Naomi also appeared as a new character, the Satanist "Samantha Crowe" in the eighth season, Apocalypse. Naomi made #5 of IMDb's "Top 10 Breakout Stars" after her STARmeter skyrocketed to #1, making her the most searched in its entire 8 million person database. Huffington Post, The Wrap, Screen Rant, and Syfy all ranked Pepper among "The Best AHS Characters Ever;" MTV named her their "#1 Good Guy;" Uproxx, their "#1 Most Tragic;" Geek Insider, a "Top 5 Most Underrated AHS Performer," and Entertainment Weekly called her being cast in the role "The Best of 2012." [from imdb.com]Connect with Naomi Grossman:instagram.com/naomiwgrossmantwitter.com/naomiwgrossmanYouTube Channel: Naomi Grossmanfacebook.com/NaomiWGrossmanIMDB: Naomi GrossmanConnect with Mark D Valenti:instagram.com/valentihorror/brainburrow.com​​IMDB: Mark D ValentiBrain Burrow YouTubetwitter.com/brainburrowtiktok.com/@brainburrow