On How They Started, I sit down with actors, performers, creators, and entrepreneurs for behind-the-scenes conversations about the journeys that shaped their career. Every conversation is meant to leave you with something—whether that’s insight, inspiration, entertainment, or just curiosity to hear more.
I’ve always been curious about how someone actually builds a life and career for themselves—the early days, the risks, the setbacks, and the moments that are the most impactful.
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How a Police Officer Unexpectedly Became an Actor | Sean Berube
Sean Berube is an actor, stunt performer, and producer best known for playing a Mohawk Legionnaire in Fallout and the Executioner in VHS Halloween. He's also known for his stunt work, including fight choreography, precision driving, and full-body fire burns. Beyond Fallout, his credits include Euphoria, Army of the Dead, Better Call Saul, and General Hospital, along with producing his own feature film, Her Monster, all after a career in the Army and as a Tucson police officer.
In this conversation, we cover:
- How an Army recruiter got him into military policing
- His wildest moments as a Tucson cop, from a hostage standoff to a bank robbery shootout
- How one audition led to a lead role and 100+ credits
- Stunt work, including getting set on fire
- Playing roles in Fallout, Euphoria, and VHS Halloween
- Producing his feature film, Her Monster
- Balancing family, the Air Force Reserve, and acting
- His best advice for new actors
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13 Oct 2026
Federal Agent Turned Skull Artist: The Reality Of Starting Over | V. H. Burton
Val Burton shares her incredible story from spending 9 years in federal law enforcement, including working at the White House, to pursuing a new career as an artist and aspiring author. She opens up about her unforgettable experiences in law enforcement, what inspired her to start painting skulls, and how she stepped into the unknown to pursue her creative passions with no prior experience.
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5 Oct 2026
What It’s Like Working On Set As A Special Effects Makeup Artist | Alyssa Holbrook
Alyssa Holbrook is a special effects makeup artist whose work includes Obsession, Appofeniacs, Jump Scare, and Stuart Fails to Save the Universe. In this episode, she shares how she broke into the film industry, worked her way into the makeup union, helped bring blood and gore to life on set, and made the jump into directing her first short film, The Fear of Rejection.
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