Investigations & Productions
Backstage at GCW with Jon Moxley before Bloodsport 3 (10/11/2020) in Indianapolis, IN. Photo credit: Sophia Vasquez.
About
I am a writer, researcher, director, and producer specializing in historical investigations, documentary storytelling, and overlooked stories from history, folklore, and popular culture. My work has appeared in Ripley's Believe It or Not!, independent publications, podcasts, books, live productions, television, and pay-per-view events. I previously served as a content manager, producer, and creative director for IWTV programming.
Investigations
Ghost hunting at Pennhurst Asylum. Photo credit: Johnny Gee.
Ripley's Believe It or Not!
The Haunting of Pennhurst Asylum (Halloween 2019)
Freelance writer for fifteen feature articles exploring history, folklore, true crime, and overlooked cultures. My article "Is This Guy the Only Person in the World Who Still Speaks Carny?" was among Ripley's top ten most-read online features of 2019.
Featured investigation: combining on-site exploration, interviews, and archival research to examine the human stories behind the alleged haunting of Pennsylvania's infamous Pennhurst Asylum.
Tales From the Mat
MAIMED! The Shooter and the Ripper (2020)
Investigated an 85-year-old pro wrestling legend through primary-source interviews, archival research, and documentary storytelling, resulting in an original audio docudrama examining the difference between folklore and historical fact.
Additional archives coming soon.
Productions
Camp Leapfrog, IWTV
Frogsport (2021)
Created and led an innovative entertainment company blending live performance and cinematic storytelling, overseeing creative development, production, talent management, partnerships, operations, and organizational culture across fourteen events, including original content produced throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
The 15-Year Odyssey of Pro Wrestling's "Kid Ref" Surviving Impact, GCW, MLW & Mexico's Deathmatch Wrestling Scene.
Conceived, wrote, and self-published a full-length memoir documenting a fifteen-year career in professional wrestling through the lens of industry history, leadership, creative collaboration, and community-building.