Brett "Big Schwag" Wagner: A Multifaceted Entertainment Career
Brett “Big Schwag” Wagner has built a diverse and impactful career within the entertainment industry for over three decades. From television hosting and voice-over work to acting and event emceeing, his presence has been felt across various platforms.
The Voice of "Monster Garage" and Drag Racing Success
Brett Wagner is perhaps best known for his role as the voice and occasional host of the popular Discovery Channel series, “Monster Garage,” alongside Jesse James. Appearing in 95 episodes, he became a familiar presence to viewers worldwide. After a 14-year hiatus, the show returned in 2021 for nine new episodes, with Wagner reprising his iconic voiceover role.
His success extends to the Speed Channel’s “Pass Time,” where he anchored 160 episodes. This drag racing program achieved record-breaking viewership, captivating millions of viewers weekly for six years.
Prolific Acting Career: From Television to Horror Icon
Beyond hosting, Wagner has established a prolific acting career, accumulating over a hundred credits in television and film. He has made guest appearances on popular television series, including “Mom,” “Sons of Anarchy” (portraying Johnny Yates), “The Mentalist,” “NCIS: Los Angeles,” and “Hannah Montana.”
Wagner is particularly recognized within the horror genre, where he frequently undergoes extensive makeup transformations to portray memorable characters. Notably, he is known as “The Lost Leatherface” from the 2003 remake of “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre,” where he delivers the film’s first kill with a sledgehammer. In 2010, he co-starred with Timothy Olyphant in “The Crazies,” playing the infected “Jesse the Hunter,” a role that earned him a cover feature in Fangoria Magazine. His horror filmography also includes appearances in “John Dies at the End,” “Chromeskull,” “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” and “Angel.”
Event Emcee, Radio Personality, and Endorsements
“Big Schwag” is a highly sought-after professional emcee, hosting a wide range of events, from motorcycle rallies and drag races to car shows and monster truck events. He is a regular at major events like SEMA in Las Vegas and Sturgis in the Badlands.
He is also a seasoned radio and television interviewee, maintaining a presence on numerous radio programs across the United States for over two decades. His notable endorsements include serving as the voice and spokesperson for Bad Boy Mowers for 19 years and counting.
Additionally, he has a history in professional wrestling, where he worked with and helped identify talent such as Samoa Joe and John Cena.
Meet Brett Wagner
He will have a booth set up at the Deep South Para-Comi-Con on
Aug. 9 – Aug. 10, 2025, in Ozark, Alabama. Come out and meet him in person. Purchase your ticket(s) today to ensure you don’t miss out on meeting him in person.