What is the Unmasked History of Scooby-Doo?

The Unmasked History of Scooby-Doo (UHSD) dives into the mystery of Scooby-Doo media! Getting clues through interviews with the people working behind the scenes of Scooby-Doo.

But what does that mean, exactly? The Unmasked History of Scooby-Doo is a podcast dedicated to spotlighting the stories of the people that worked on bringing Scooby-Doo to life. Whether it's the author of a Scooby themed children's book, a writer/director of a movie or TV show, the composer of a video game soundtrack, or a voice or live-action actor, the Unmasked History of Scooby-Doo aims to talk to everyone, from all aspects of the Scooby-Doo franchise.

Each interview is a deep-dive into not only the making of a Scooby-Doo project, but also into what someone's role entails. So, whether you're interested in Scooby himself, or have a deep interest in the entertainment industry - there's something for everyone in an episode of the Unmasked History of Scooby-Doo.

The podcast began as a passion project during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, although the seed of the idea rooted itself in the fall of 2019.

Having just completed university, I was working and looking for a project to work on in my downtime. I've always loved Scooby-Doo, and the behind-the-scenes stories always piqued my interest.

Sometimes, I'd put in a DVD just to watch the special features, and my favourite part of owning the Scooby-Doo and the Cyber Chase (2001) VHS tape was letting it run past the credits to watch the extra features, including a "the making of" mini documentary.

So, what better use of my journalism degree than interviewing people who have worked on the franchise?!

Who hosts the Unmasked History of Scooby-Doo?

Host of the Unmasked History of Scooby-Doo, Alexa Lawlor, pictured among her Scooby-Doo collection in the fall of 2025 (this is NOT the current configuration, she has since moved houses and reset her collection set-up... again.)

Alexa Lawlor is the host of the Unmasked History of Scooby-Doo. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism in 2019, and has worked in media, TV commercials, and communications.

Alexa is a lifelong Scooby-Doo fan, and a collector of Scooby-Doo memorabilia (it takes up her whole living room)!

You can read more about Alexa's collection on the CBC Collectors Series or check out the video below!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPRH3F7vYxo

The CBC came to visit my collection in February 2026! I've definitely added quite a few items since!

Who have you interviewed so far?

That's a big question for a podcast with over 40 episodes! Some past guests include: Joe Sichta (Scooby-Doo and the Loch Ness Monster), Lily Meade (Scooby-Doo A Rogue Thorn - YA novel), Corwin Emery (Spooky Pinball), Stephen Geering (Scooby-Doo and the Cyber Chase - the video game), and more.

How often does the Unmasked History of Scooby-Doo release episodes?

This is, unfortunately, rather sporadic. The goal is to give listeners a high-quality, in-depth episode, which takes time! Also, balancing the podcast while working full-time, trying to have a social life, and taking time for self care is... definitely a balancing act. So while I can't commit a specific time frame, I CAN guarantee that episodes will be worth the wait.

Besides, if you just found me, you have a HUGE backlog of episodes to listen through first!

I'm sold! Where do I listen?

Great question! You can listen to the Unmasked History of Scooby-Doo on all of your favourite streaming platforms, on Podbean, or right here on unmaskedsdpodcast.com!