Brian VanHooker is a New York-based writer specializing in pop culture, food (especially pizza) and in-depth oral histories. He was a staff writer at MEL and Zimbio and has bylines at Inverse, Input, SFGate, Screen Rant, Men's Health, Maxim and more. Brian is the co-creator of the comic book series Barnum & Elwood and co-wrote and co-directed the pilot The Tramp starring John O'Hurley (Seinfeld, Family Feud). He also hosts a podcast about the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles called Turtle Tracks and was once called a "good guy" by Mr. T.
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Senior Features WriterCracked Jul 2022 - PresentBrooklyn, New York, Us -
Freelance WriterInverse Apr 2021 - PresentNew York, New York, Us -
Staff Writer - Mel MagazineMel Magazine Jan 2017 - Jul 2022Venice, Ca, UsStaff Writer specializing in Oral Histories, Popular Culture, Food, Interviews and Gonzo Journalism -
Deputy Editor/Staff WriterZimbio Apr 2022 - Jun 2022Helped to plan new direction for Zimbio. -
WriterClutter Magazine Jan 2016 - 2022Conducted interviews with toy designers for Clutter, a designer toy print magazine -
Writer, Director, ProducerTurtle With Lemonade Productions 2001 - 2022Independent Work Podcast Host/Interviewer — Turtle Tracks — 2018 - Present Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles podcast interviewing filmmakers, actors, artists, etc. from TMNT historyWriter/Director/Producer — The Tramp — 2018 - Present Independent comedy pilot starring John O’Hurley (Seinfeld, Family Feud) and the comedian GodfreyFeatured in over a dozen festivals and won several awards including Best Comedy Pilot at NYCTV FestWriter/Director/Producer/Artist/Animator — Barnum & Elwood — 2014 - Present Independent animated pilot starring Brian McCann (Late Night with Conan O’Brien)Later adapted into a comic book
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Freelance WriterScreen Rant May 2021 - Jun 2021Montreal, Quebec, Ca -
Freelance WriterSfgate Apr 2021 - Apr 2021San Francisco, California, Us -
WriterCuriosity.Com Feb 2019 - Dec 2019Chicago, Illinois, UsRemote freelance contributor summarizing scientific papers and historical topics -
WriterMen'S Health Magazine Nov 2014 - May 2016Remote freelance contributor writing articles specializing in popular culture, history, news and health -
WriterMaxim Inc. (Maxim Magazine) Dec 2012 - May 2014New York, New York, UsRemote freelance contributor writing articles specializing in popular culture, history, news and health -
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Freelance Writer - Online MagazineAdult Swim [Originals] Feb 2012 - Jun 2012Freelance writer for Online Magazine -
Production AssistantThe Walt Disney Company Jun 2009 - Jun 2009Burbank, Ca, UsProduction Assistant on "Step-Up 3D" -
Clip Research InternNbc Universal Aug 2008 - Mar 2009New York City, Ny, Us• Chosen out of 25 interns to be sole Clip Research Intern for over 70 episodes• Relayed tapes and messages to and from producers, editors, control room, and other Late Night staff • Transported tapes to and from other NBC departments, including Saturday Night Live, NBC Olympics, USA, Bravo, and NBC News• Archived talk show DVD library and maintained talk show guest database• Ordered dubs through the NBC tape library• Ensured that an extra copy was made of each episode of Late Night for Mr. O’Brien’s personal collection -
TranscriberStick Figure Productions Nov 2008 - Nov 2008New York, Ny, UsTranscriber -
Production AssistantSuny Oneonta Theatre Charity Event - The Vagina Monologues Oct 2007 - Feb 2008• Coordinated with 25 local businesses for donations and sponsorships• Managed rehearsal schedule for a cast of 20 actors• Designed and distributed posters for performances• Event raised $3,000 for battered women in Otsego County
Brian Vanhooker Education Details
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Suny OneontaMass Communication-Production; Film
Frequently Asked Questions about Brian Vanhooker
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Brian Vanhooker works for Cracked
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Brian Vanhooker attended Suny Oneonta.
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