Meet Max Brown | Podcaster & Singer/Songwriter
We had the good fortune of connecting with Max Brown and we’ve shared our conversation below.
Hi Max, what inspires you?
There’s a deep love of nostalgic movies and video games that I share with my cowriter & creator, Brady Echols. We’re constantly referencing these genres in our Scare Fighter 3 audio drama. For example, we’ll use knock-off parody versions of characters from the 80s or 90s interacting with our heroes to create something both hilarious and epic. That’s definitely one level of inspiration.
Beneath that, the shared laughter and talents of our friends and family ignites the heart of our creativity. Our buddy, Joe Wilkinson, is our sound engineer and he makes every episode sound immersive. The voice of our narrator and novelist, C.S. Humble, is a hybrid of Orson Wells and Rod Serling from The Twilight Zone. The people that help us give life to all these character voices also get to create amusing impressions that might not have existed otherwise. The collaboration of all of us working together feels so personal and fun.
Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
I never thought I was going to write an audio drama. Originally, the idea was to create a soundtrack to a video game from the 90s that never existed. After we made that, we just couldn’t let it go. This project and the potential to make a universe was like striking gold.
We felt the next logical step was to put out a comic. We fleshed out a team of four pancake-loving, zombie-slaying, werewolf-punching misfits, and the adventures they would have. Sadly, we could only muster a decent doodle and the cost and time it required made it feel like the comic would be pending indefinitely. After a couple months, we realized we already had the solution.
The 16-bit video game music we made was the backdrop to what could be an entire soundscape of effects and voice acting roles. So, we set out to make the biggest action packed, comedy podcast ever.
We aren’t stopping there. We’ve had two amazing seasons and we’re moving towards live-action or animation. I think if anyone can take anything away from this it is to use anything you have in your arsenal to get your art or even your ideas out there. This endeavor was so successful because we asked for help from any pal or family member that wanted to be a part of it. You don’t have to do it alone.
If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
To quote a famous plumber, “Here we go!
– Go to Lemma Coffee Co. off the Carrollton Square for breakfast
– Walk right next door to Dead Wax Records and pick up some vinyl.
-Go back to my house for second breakfast while we listen to the purchased vinyl. Also, lament about not purchasing more Abba.
– Go on a hike at the Arbor Hills Nature Preserve.
– Nap for 2 to 3 hours. Naps should always be included when hosting 🙂
– Head out to The Wilfred speakeasy for pre-dinner drinks and mysterious conversations.
– End with a glorious pizza dinner at Cane Rosso. Cowabunga!
Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I have to give a shoutout to Devin Kraft! He’s an incredible comic book artist that has done all of the Scare fighter 3 cover art. Go pick up a copy of his newest release, Neverender.
Instagram: instagram.com/scarefighter3
Twitter: twitter.com/scarefighter3
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100065045347879&mibextid=LQQJ4d
Youtube: https://m.youtube.com/@scarefighter3201/featured
Other: Scarefighter3@gmail.com Our vampire rock album, Dangerbite Dangerbite.bandcamp.com
Image Credits
Art covers by Devin Kraft Other pictures collected from the gram
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