Fascination Street
447 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 52 ratingsFascinating People, Fascinating stories.
If you're like me, you love to find out how people got to where they are in life, what makes them tick, some of their hurdles, and what made them think they could do it.
If so, then join me every Monday as I 'take a walk down Fascination Street' and get to know the stories behind people from every walk of life. "Streetwalkers" include: actors, authors, directors, musicians, pop culture icons, social activists, athletes, screenwriters, comedians, artists, podcasters, CEO's, and even an astronaut!
New episodes every Monday, and sometimes a bonus one too!
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Ricky Dickson - Author (One Scoop At a time) / Former CEO of Blue Bell Creameries
July 15, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBRicky Dickson Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Ricky Dickson. Having spent his entire working career at the Blue Bell Creameries; Ricky retired as CEO. In this episode, we chat about how he came to work for Blue Bell, a little bit of the history of the company, and how he rose to the rank of CEO. Along the way, we discuss some of the pitfalls he had to deal with. We also talk about some of the amazing successes, the effects of some natural disasters on the company ...
Noah Asher - Author / Speaker (Chaos: Overcoming the Overwhelming)
July 08, 2024 05:01 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBNoah Asher Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Noah Asher. Noah is a young man who grew up pretty involved in the church. Some things happened, and he ended up spending a little time in prison. While in prison, Noah found his life's purpose. He also wrote a book. In this episode, we discuss how he became involved with the church; even though most of his family was not. Then we dive into some of the events that led him down a path that would eventually lead to his inca...
Jaurice Smiley- Author (Tourian / The Royal Gray Box)
July 01, 2024 05:00 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBJaurice Smiley Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Jaurice Smiley. Jaurice had a pretty decent career as a professional gamer in the Smash Bros competitive gaming community. Afterwards, while in college, Jaurice decided to start writing young adult - science fiction novels. In this episode, we discuss his competitive gaming career, and what made him decide to become an author. We talk about his trips to several states; and how those trips inspired some of the location...
Kinky Friedman Bonus (1944-2024)
June 28, 2024 13:36 - 1 hour - 85.4 MBKinky Friendman 1944-2024 In the summer of 2021, Kinky Friedman invited me into his home at Echo Hill Ranch; and graciously let me interview him. We spoke for 3 hours. We had shots. We laughed. He shared stories, and he played (live) a song he had written just the night before. (Banjo, Sophie, and Me). Even though I did not "know" him, he had an impact on me. I shared my experience of that day with anyone who would listen. He let me play four of his songs, when I released that interview. He...
John Kapelos - Actor (The Breakfast Club / Sixteen Candles / Seinfeld)
June 24, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBJohn Kapelos Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know John Kapelos. You may know John as 'Carl, The Janitor' from the 1984 cult classic film: The Breakfast Club; but he is so much more than that! In this episode, we chat about him spending nearly a decade with Second City, his experiences on some of the greatest John Hughes films, and even his time as 'The Sniffing Accountant' on Seinfeld. We discuss how the show must go on, even after his father unexpectedly passed. John ...
Aaron Marcus - Actor / Teacher / Author (How to Become a Successful Actor and Model)
June 17, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBAaron Marcus Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Aaron Marcus. Aaron is a veteran actor who has been in such acclaimed television shows as: Gotham, Mr. Robot, House of Cards, Rectify, Homicide: Life on the Streets, Halt and Catch Fire, The West Wing, Law & Order, and The Wire. In this episode, we chat about Aaron's odd route to becoming a commercial model, and how that led him to become an actor. He discusses some of the pitfalls in becoming a model and in becoming an...
Jake Brennan - Podcast Host (Disgraceland) / New Media Mogul (Double Elvis Media)
June 10, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBJake Brennan Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Jake Brennan. You probably know Jake as the creator and host of the immensley popular Disgraceland podcast; but you are about to learn a bit more about him! In this episode, we chat about Jake growing up in Clinton, Mass. in the burgeoning punk / hardcore scene. We talk about his early musician days with Cast Iron Hike, and Bodega Girls, and what led him in the direction of music in the first place. One of Jake's bands ...
Vinnie Tortorich #6 - Documentary Filmmaker (Dirty Keto) / Podcaster (Fitness Confidential)
June 03, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBVinnie Tortorich #6 Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know even more about SIX TIME guest; Vinnie Tortorich. Known in some circles as "The Angriest Trainer"; Cinnie is: a podcaster, an author, fitness guru, a celebrity trainer, a multiple business owner, and a documentary filmmaker. In this episode, we chat a little about why he wrote his best-selling book "Fitness Confidential", we touch a bit on his podcast "Fitness Confidential", and then get into some of his previous...
Charles Agron - Writer / Actor/ Producer (Altered Reality)
May 27, 2024 05:00 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBCharles Agron Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Charles Agron. Charles is a writer, actor, director, and producer of independent films. In this episode, we discuss his previous career as a Washington Lobbyist, and what made him get out of that business. Then we talk about why he decided to not only be an actor; but also a writer, and producer. He shares stories about working with some of the greats; like Ed Asner, Tobin Bell, and Lance Henriksen in his newest film A...
Chelsey Weber Smith - Poet / Podcast Host (American Hysteria)
May 20, 2024 05:00 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MBChelsey Weber Smith Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Chelsey Weber Smith. Chelsey is the host of the amazingly popular podcast American Hysteria. In this episode, we chat about why they got a master's degree in poetry, and how that specific degree helps in their current career. We also get into the pitfalls of running a small business and how to avoid some of them. Next up, we jump into the podcasting world. We discuss their first foray into podcasting with the Beh...
Joseph Millson - Actor / Writer / Producer / Author - (Signs of Life ) / (War Blade)
May 13, 2024 10:48 - 45 minutes - 42 MBJoseph Millson Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Joseph Millson. Joseph is an actor, a writer, a producer, and a poet. In this episode, we chat about how he came to be an actor, and some of the projects he has worked on, including Dragonheart, War Blade, The Amateur, and the forthcoming Signs of Life. We also touch on his writing career; which spans short films, feature films, and a memoir recounting stories from the first 10 years of his acting career. Naturally we...
Landon Bryant - Pop Culturalist / Social Media Sensation (Landon Talks / Landon Talks A Lot)
May 06, 2024 05:00 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBLandon Bryant Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Landon Bryant. Better known on Instagram & Tik Tok as LANDON TALKS, and You Tube as LANDONTALKSALOT; Landon gained worldwide fame and attention as the ever cheery and inspiring face (and voice) of modern Southern culture. In this episode, Landon sits down with me to chat about his growing up in Laurel, Mississippi before becoming an elementary art teacher. Having fallen in love with teaching ALL subject with an artisti...
Rudy Pavich - Comedian / Podcaster / Video & Graphics Producer
April 29, 2024 05:00 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBRudy Pavich Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Rudy Pavich. Born and raised in Hibbing, Minnesota, Rudy SHOULD have been a roofer; as his family owns a roofing company. Rudy decided to go another route. Spending 23 years in the radio business, he had a life changing event in his immediate family; then took a break. That break afforded Rudy the opportunity to focus his passion in another direction....... stand up comedy. In this episode, we chat about how and why he d...
Chris Weatherman - Author (The Survivalist Series) / Podcaster (Angry American Nation)
April 22, 2024 05:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBChris Weatherman Take a walk with me down Fascination Street, as I get to know Chris Weatherman. Chris is well known in the Survivalist & preparedness communities. He is also a super successful author; penning both The Survivalist Series (Going Home) and The Charlie's Requiem series, and the host of the popular podcast Angry American Nation; which covers civil unrest in various countries around the world, as well as provides tips and skills to help keep you off the grid, and more self suffici...
Michael Lukk Litwak - Writer / Director (Molli and Max in the Future)
April 15, 2024 05:00 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBMichael Lukk Litwak Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Michael Lukk Litwak. Michael is the writer & director of the new science fiction romantic comedy (sci-fi-rom-com); Molli and Max in the Future. This film stars Zosia Mamet and Aristotle Athari, and debuted at the SXSW film festival. In this episode, we chat about shat made Michael want to become a filmmaker, and why he chose to study at NYU Tisch. Then we get into his film making career. He started with several s...
Michael Luke Litwak - Writer / Director (Molli and Max in the Future)
April 15, 2024 05:00 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBMichael Luke Litwak Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Michael Luke Litwak. Michael is the writer & director of the new science fiction romantic comedy (sci-fi-rom-com); Molli and Max in the Future. This film stars Zosia Mamet and Aristotle Athari, and debuted at the SXSW film festival. In this episode, we chat about shat made Michael want to become a filmmaker, and why he chose to study at NYU Tisch. Then we get into his film making career. He started with several s...
Jeff Leach - Comedian / Voice Over / DJ / Podcaster / Entertainer
April 08, 2024 05:00 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBJeff Leach Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Jeff Leach. Jeff is a comedian, voice over actor, DJ, presenter, podcaster, and entertainer. In this episode, we chat about how he came to be all of those things. He shares stories from his DJ-ing days and we talk a bit about his voice over career; including his stint as GHOST on Call of Duty. We also get into his British & Romanian parents and influences, before we jump into his microdosing experiences. Jeff is very cand...
Hank Garrett - Actor (Car 54 Where Are You? / Three Days of the Condor / G.I. Joe)
April 01, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBHank Garrett Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Hank Garrett. Hank grew up in the rough streets of Harlem in the 1940's & 1950's. During that time he watched schoolmates die, or go to prison. Then Willie Bryant "The Mayor of Harlem" stepped in; introduced Hank to Sammy Davis Jr, and everything changed. After that, Hank began his careers in Stand up comedy, professional wrestling, martial arts, and eventually acting. In this episode we chat about his journey From Harl...
Shawn's Picks #21 Sammi Haney Returns
March 29, 2024 05:00 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBShawn's Picks: Sammi Haney Returns! Hey Streetwalkers. THANK YOU SO MUCH for inspiring me to get to 400 episodes! As you may have guessed; lm taking March "off" from releasing new episodes. HOWEVER; all month long, l will be releasing some of my wife's very favorite episodes, in a "Best Of" style. So expect a re-release of an older favorite every weekday; with an all new intro from my wife, explaining why she chose each specific episode. Keep in mind that these are in no particular order...
Shawn's Picks #20 Ja'Siah Young
March 28, 2024 05:01 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBShawn's Picks: Ja'Siah Young. Hey Streetwalkers. THANK YOU SO MUCH for inspiring me to get to 400 episodes! As you may have guessed; lm taking March "off" from releasing new episodes. HOWEVER; all month long, l will be releasing some of my wife's very favorite episodes, in a "Best Of" style. So expect a re-release of an older favorite every weekday; with an all new intro from my wife, explaining why she chose each specific episode. Keep in mind that these are in no particular order, and ...
Shawn's Picks #19 Gavin Munn
March 27, 2024 05:01 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBShawn's Picks: Gavin Munn. Hey Streetwalkers. THANK YOU SO MUCH for inspiring me to get to 400 episodes! As you may have guessed; lm taking March "off" from releasing new episodes. HOWEVER; all month long, l will be releasing some of my wife's very favorite episodes, in a "Best Of" style. So expect a re-release of an older favorite every weekday; with an all new intro from my wife, explaining why she chose each specific episode. Keep in mind that these are in no particular order, and l'l...
Shawn's Picks #18 Jason Ritter Returns
March 26, 2024 05:00 - 53 minutes - 48.5 MBShawn's Picks: Jason Ritter Returns! Hey Streetwalkers. THANK YOU SO MUCH for inspiring me to get to 400 episodes! As you may have guessed; lm taking March "off" from releasing new episodes. HOWEVER; all month long, l will be releasing some of my wife's very favorite episodes, in a "Best Of" style. So expect a re-release of an older favorite every weekday; with an all new intro from my wife, explaining why she chose each specific episode. Keep in mind that these are in no particular orde...
Shawn's Picks #17 Carol Barbee
March 25, 2024 05:00 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBShawn's Picks: Carol Barbee. Hey Streetwalkers. THANK YOU SO MUCH for inspiring me to get to 400 episodes! As you may have guessed; lm taking March "off" from releasing new episodes. HOWEVER; all month long, l will be releasing some of my wife's very favorite episodes, in a "Best Of" style. So expect a re-release of an older favorite every weekday; with an all new intro from my wife, explaining why she chose each specific episode. Keep in mind that these are in no particular order, and l...
Shawn's Picks #16 Aleeza Ben Shalom
March 22, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 64.7 MBShawn's Picks: Aleeza Ben Shalom. Hey Streetwalkers. THANK YOU SO MUCH for inspiring me to get to 400 episodes! As you may have guessed; lm taking March "off" from releasing new episodes. HOWEVER; all month long, l will be releasing some of my wife's very favorite episodes, in a "Best Of" style. So expect a re-release of an older favorite every weekday; with an all new intro from my wife, explaining why she chose each specific episode. Keep in mind that these are in no particular order, ...
Shawn's Picks #15 Pamela Schuller
March 21, 2024 05:00 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBShawn's Picks: Pamela Schuller Hey Streetwalkers. THANK YOU SO MUCH for inspiring me to get to 400 episodes! As you may have guessed; lm taking March "off" from releasing new episodes. HOWEVER; all month long, l will be releasing some of my wife's very favorite episodes, in a "Best Of" style. So expect a re-release of an older favorite every weekday; with an all new intro from my wife, explaining why she chose each specific episode. Keep in mind that these are in no particular order, and...
Shawn's Picks #14 Harmonie Krieger
March 20, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 67.2 MBShawn's Picks: Harmonie Krieger. Hey Streetwalkers. THANK YOU SO MUCH for inspiring me to get to 400 episodes! As you may have guessed; lm taking March "off" from releasing new episodes. HOWEVER; all month long, l will be releasing some of my wife's very favorite episodes, in a "Best Of" style. So expect a re-release of an older favorite every weekday; with an all new intro from my wife, explaining why she chose each specific episode. Keep in mind that these are in no particular order, a...
Shawn's Picks #13 Stuart Chaseman
March 19, 2024 05:00 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBShawn's Picks: Stuart Chaseman. Hey Streetwalkers. THANK YOU SO MUCH for inspiring me to get to 400 episodes! As you may have guessed; lm taking March "off" from releasing new episodes. HOWEVER; all month long, l will be releasing some of my wife's very favorite episodes, in a "Best Of" style. So expect a re-release of an older favorite every weekday; with an all new intro from my wife, explaining why she chose each specific episode. Keep in mind that these are in no particular order, an...
Shawn's Picks #12 Johan Svenson
March 18, 2024 05:00 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBShawn's Picks: Johan Svenson. Hey Streetwalkers. THANK YOU SO MUCH for inspiring me to get to 400 episodes! As you may have guessed; lm taking March "off" from releasing new episodes. HOWEVER; all month long, l will be releasing some of my wife's very favorite episodes, in a "Best Of" style. So expect a re-release of an older favorite every weekday; with an all new intro from my wife, explaining why she chose each specific episode. Keep in mind that these are in no particular order, and ...
Shawn's Picks #11 Carolyn Jones
March 15, 2024 05:00 - 53 minutes - 48.5 MBShawn's Picks: Carolyn Jones. Hey Streetwalkers. THANK YOU SO MUCH for inspiring me to get to 400 episodes! As you may have guessed; lm taking March "off" from releasing new episodes. HOWEVER; all month long, l will be releasing some of my wife's very favorite episodes, in a "Best Of" style. So expect a re-release of an older favorite every weekday; with an all new intro from my wife, explaining why she chose each specific episode. Keep in mind that these are in no particular order, and ...
Shawn's Picks #10 Riya Sokol
March 14, 2024 05:00 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBShawn's Picks: Riya Sokol. Hey Streetwalkers. THANK YOU SO MUCH for inspiring me to get to 400 episodes! As you may have guessed; lm taking March "off" from releasing new episodes. HOWEVER; all month long, l will be releasing some of my wife's very favorite episodes, in a "Best Of" style. So expect a re-release of an older favorite every weekday; with an all new intro from my wife, explaining why she chose each specific episode. Keep in mind that these are in no particular order, and l'l...
Shawn's Picks #9 Rachel Dolezal Returns!
March 13, 2024 05:00 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBShawn's Picks: Rachel Dolezal Returns! Hey Streetwalkers. THANK YOU SO MUCH for inspiring me to get to 400 episodes! As you may have guessed; lm taking March "off" from releasing new episodes. HOWEVER; all month long, l will be releasing some of my wife's very favorite episodes, in a "Best Of" style. So expect a re-release of an older favorite every weekday; with an all new intro from my wife, explaining why she chose each specific episode. Keep in mind that these are in no particular or...
Shawn's Picks #8 Rachel Dolezal
March 12, 2024 05:00 - 58 minutes - 53.1 MBShawn's Picks: Rachel Dolezal. Hey Streetwalkers. THANK YOU SO MUCH for inspiring me to get to 400 episodes! As you may have guessed; lm taking March "off" from releasing new episodes. HOWEVER; all month long, l will be releasing some of my wife's very favorite episodes, in a "Best Of" style. So expect a re-release of an older favorite every weekday; with an all new intro from my wife, explaining why she chose each specific episode. Keep in mind that these are in no particular order, and...
Shawn's Picks #7 Carole Baskin
March 11, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 67 MBShawn's Picks: Carole Baskin. Hey Streetwalkers. THANK YOU SO MUCH for inspiring me to get to 400 episodes! As you may have guessed; lm taking March "off" from releasing new episodes. HOWEVER; all month long, l will be releasing some of my wife's very favorite episodes, in a "Best Of" style. So expect a re-release of an older favorite every weekday; with an all new intro from my wife, explaining why she chose each specific episode. Keep in mind that these are in no particular order, and ...
Shawn's Picks #6 Don McLean
March 08, 2024 06:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBShawn's Picks: Don McLean. Hey Streetwalkers. THANK YOU SO MUCH for inspiring me to get to 400 episodes! As you may have guessed; lm taking March "off" from releasing new episodes. HOWEVER; all month long, l will be releasing some of my wife's very favorite episodes, in a "Best Of" style. So expect a re-release of an older favorite every weekday; with an all new intro from my wife, explaining why she chose each specific episode. Keep in mind that these are in no particular order, and l'l...
Shawn's Picks #5 B. J. Thomas
March 07, 2024 06:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBShawn's Picks: B. J. Thomas. Hey Streetwalkers. THANK YOU SO MUCH for inspiring me to get to 400 episodes! As you may have guessed; lm taking March "off" from releasing new episodes. HOWEVER; all month long, l will be releasing some of my wife's very favorite episodes, in a "Best Of" style. So expect a re-release of an older favorite every weekday; with an all new intro from my wife, explaining why she chose each specific episode. Keep in mind that these are in no particular order, and l...
Shawn's Picks #4 Herb Alpert
March 06, 2024 06:00 - 37 minutes - 34 MBShawn's Picks: Herb Alpert Hey Streetwalkers. THANK YOU SO MUCH for inspiring me to get to 400 episodes! As you may have guessed; lm taking March "off" from releasing new episodes. HOWEVER; all month long, l will be releasing some of my wife's very favorite episodes, in a "Best Of" style. So expect a re-release of an older favorite every weekday; with an all new intro from my wife, explaining why she chose each specific episode. Keep in mind that these are in no particular order, and l'l...
Shawn's Picks #3 Joe Bouchard
March 05, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 55 MBShawn's Picks: Joe Bouchard Hey Streetwalkers. THANK YOU SO MUCH for inspiring me to get to 400 episodes! As you may have guessed; lm taking March "off" from releasing new episodes. HOWEVER; all month long, l will be releasing some of my wife's very favorite episodes, in a "Best Of" style. So expect a re-release of an older favorite every weekday; with an all new intro from my wife, explaining why she chose each specific episode. Keep in mind that these are in no particular order, and l'...
Shawn's Picks #2 Thomas McClary
March 04, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 56 MBShawn's Picks: Thomas McClary Hey Streetwalkers. THANK YOU SO MUCH for inspiring me to get to 400 episodes! As you may have guessed; lm taking March "off" from releasing new episodes. HOWEVER; all month long, l will be releasing some of my wife's very favorite episodes, in a "Best Of" style. So expect a re-release of an older favorite every weekday; with an all new intro from my wife, explaining why she chose each specific episode. Keep in mind that these are in no particular order, and ...
Shawn's Picks #1 Chris Ballew
March 01, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBShawn's Picks: Chris Ballew Hey Streetwalkers. THANK YOU SO MUCH for inspiring me to get to 400 episodes! As you may have guessed; lm taking March "off" from releasing new episodes. HOWEVER; all month long, l will be releasing some of my wife's very favorite episodes, in a "Best Of" style. So expect a re-release of an older favorite every weekday; with an all new intro from my wife, explaining why she chose each specific episode. Keep in mind that these are in no particular order, and l'...
Dicky Barrett - Musician (The Mighty Mighty Bosstones / The Defiant) [Episode 400]
February 26, 2024 06:00 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MBDicky Barrett Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Richard Michael Barrett. Better know as Dicky; he is also called The Godfather of Skacore. Dicky is former frontman and founding member of The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, and current frontman and founder of the new super group The Defiant. In this episode, we chat about how he came to be the bow-tied plaid leader of The Bosstones, and some of the cool things he got to do along the way. He tells the story of getting to ope...
Teresa Strasser - Television Writer / Author (Making It Home)
February 19, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBTeresa Strasser Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Teresa Strasser. Teresa first came into my heart as co-host / sidekick on The Adam Carolla Show on the radio, then in podcast form. I have wanted to get Teresa on the show for quite some time. Special thanks to Vinnie Tortorich for helping make this happen. In this episode, Teresa and I chat about how she came to work on the radio in Hollywood, in sort of a unique way. Then we discuss her podcast with Gina Grad, call...
Sam Lachow - Rapper (Heavy Hearts)
February 12, 2024 06:00 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBSam Lachow Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Sam Lachow. Sam is a rapper based in Seattle, who was brought to my attention by previous guest John Sylvain. In this episode, Sam and I chat about how he came to be a rapper / hip hop musician; even though he grew up in Seattle, known for it's grunge style of music. Then we get into sobriety. Sam is very open and honest, and even vulnerable when it comes to the reasons he got sober. He shares some of his fears about the ...
Reed Diamond - Actor (Orphan Black: Echoes)
February 05, 2024 06:00 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBReed Diamond. Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Reed Diamond. Reed is an actor who has appeared in so many films and television shows that I could spend all day naming. In this episode, we chat about when he decided to become an actor, why he went to the University of North Carolina, and how he got into the Julliard. Then we discuss some of the bands he was in growing up, and the hilarious names & antics that ensued; including making a drum set out of some very unus...
Lori Fetrick Returns! - Fitness Trainer / Former American Gladiator (Ice) / Podcaster (Chillin' With Ice)
January 29, 2024 06:00 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBLori Fetrick Returns! Take a walk with me as I get to know even more about Lori Fetrick! Since this is a return appearance, we don't really do the 'how did you get to where you are, from where you were' thing. Go back and check out her first appearance for that (5/29/23). In this episode, we catch up on everything that has been happening for her since we last spoke. Two documentaries about The American Gladiators came out, she has been on numerous tv shows, and podcasts, and her podcast (Chil...
Evan Woodward Esq. - Lawyer / Musician (Kash Mojo)
January 22, 2024 06:00 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBEvan Woodward Esq Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Evan Woodward. Evan is an attorney who practices personal injury & family law in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He is also a musician under the name Kash Mojo. In this episode, we go on a journey to find out why Evan decided to become a lawyer, and why he chose to practice in New Mexico. Along the way, we discuss journalism, his stint working for NPR (National Public Radio), and some of his law influences. Then we get in...
Raffaello Degruttola Returns! - Filmmaker (To Love A Narcissist)
January 15, 2024 06:00 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBRaffaello Degruttola Returns! Take a walk with me down Fascination Street, as l get to know even more about Raffaello Degruttola, in this RETURN visit! Raffaello was last on the show in June of 2019. This time, we don't do the 'get to know you' thing; so go back and check that out. In this episode, we catch up on how Raff spent his Covid lockdown, and how well his previous film performed. It's called Transference, and it did gangbusters on YouTube. I ask him about one of his early projects c...
J. Logan Austin - President & COO (Crazy Ant Media)
January 08, 2024 06:00 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBJ. Logan Austin Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know J. Logan Austin. In this episode, we chat about why Logan, and his partner Dustin created Crazy Ant Farm Media, and what they hope to accomplish with this production company. We also talk about film & television, being a storyteller, and his two podcasts. His first podcast is called 'Inside The Crazy Ant Farm', and it deals with entertainment news, rumors, stories, and general fun in and around show business. The sec...
Chris Larsen - Senior Director of Clean Energy (Dynapower)
January 01, 2024 06:00 - 52 minutes - 48 MBChris Larson Take a walk with me down Fascination Street, as l get to know Chris Larson. Chris has a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering from NC State and a degree in Economics with high honors from Princeton. He is Senior Director of clean Energy at Dynapower; a leading developer and manufacturer of grid scale power electronics solutions and power conveters, and recently celebrated its 60th year in 2023. In this episode we get to know why Chris decided to get into the clean energy space, wha...
Bill Wiese - Author (23 Minutes in Hell)
December 25, 2023 06:00 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBBill Wiese Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know New York Times Best Selling author Bill Wiese. On November 23rd, 1998, at 3 am; Bill went to hell. Several years later, he wrote a book about his experience there. In this episode, we chat about a crazy shark attack he survived (unscathed) in Florida as a young man, and how it affected his relationship with surfing. Then we jump right into his out of body experience, trip to hell. He describes in great detail what the tri...
James DuMont Returns Again!
December 18, 2023 06:00 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBJames DuMont Returns Again! Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know EVEN MORE about James DuMont! In this episode, we chat about the SAG - Aftra strike, his creative solution to ending pay inequity in the film & television industry, and various projects of his. We dive into HBO's The Righteous Gemstones, and what makes him love to go to work on that show, and the massive respect he has for Danny McBride, and how the show is run. Then we take a slight detour to talk about ...