Fascination Street
437 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day 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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Carole Baskin - Big Cat Rescue / Tiger King
February 08, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 70 MBCarole Baskin Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Carole Baskin. You know Carole from the 2020 Netflix sensation Tiger King. In this episode we chat about what got her onto her Big Cat saving mission, her experience on Dancing With The Stars, her ex-husband Don Lewis, and her husband Howie. We also talk a bit about Tiger King, Joe Exotic, and her foundation Big Cat Rescue; before closing out the show talking about how you can help save endangered Big Cats, and her org...
Srinivas Rao - Podcaster (The Unmistakable Creative)/ Docuseries Star (Indian Matchmaker)
February 01, 2021 06:00 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBSrinivas Rao Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Srinivas Rao. Srini is the CEO and host of The Unmistakable Creative Podcast; as well as having recently appeared on the smash hit Netflix series Indian Matchmaking. In this episode we chat about what it was like growing up in a small Texas town being the only Indian American, We then get into his podcast and his approach to creativity and branding. Finally; we end the show talking about his experience working on the se...
James DuMont Returns! - Actor (Safety / The Underground Railroad
January 25, 2021 06:00 - 52 minutes - 48 MBJames DuMont RETURNS! Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know even MORE about James Dumont. James is an actor that has appeared in more than 200 television & film roles. In this episode, we chat about the importance of working to better yourself at your craft, his new Disney film Safety, Spencer Confidential on Netflix, and his new Amazon show The Underground Railroad. We talk about Covid, and other things along the way including his online class geared toward actors call...
Vyasar Ganesan - Teacher / Docuseries Star (Indian Matchmaker)
January 18, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBVyasar Ganesan Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Vyasar Ganesan. Vyasar is a teacher at a very prestigious high school in Austin, Tx. HOWEVER.... you may ALSO know him as one of the stars of the first season of the smash hit Netflix series Indian Matchmaker. In this episode Vyasar and I chat about growing up as an Indian American in Texas, and why he got into teaching. We spend a short time discussing his stint working for The Food Network in NYC before we get into ...
Jeremiah Chechik Returns! - Director / Photographer
January 11, 2021 06:00 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBJeremiah Chechik Returns! Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know EVEN MORE about Jeremiah Chechik. The last time Jeremiah was on we had a great chat; (go back and check it out), but we missed a bunch of stuff in his story. So he was nice enough to come back and discuss some of the stuff we didn't get to last time. In this episode we chat a little more about his career as a professional fashion photographer and his work with Giorgio Armani and Gianni Versace as well as ho...
Liliana Tandon - Actress / Screenwriter (A Ring For Christmas)
January 04, 2021 06:00 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBLiliana Tandon Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Liliana Tandon. Liliana is an actress, writer, and producer. In this episode, we chat about why she got into show business, some of her amazing highlights given how long she has been doing this. We talk about her massively successful and award winning original YouTube series Period Piece, her role in the Lifetime channel thriller Indiscretion with Mira Sorvino, and her new film A Ring For Christmas that premiered last...
Joe Bouchard - Multi Platinum Selling Recording Artist (Blue Oyster Cult)
December 28, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBJoe Bouchard Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know legendary rock star Joe Bouchard. Joe is the founding bass player for the band Blue Oyster Cult. In this episode we chat about how he got involved with those guys, and we discuss some of their most popular hits during his 17 years in the band. Then we talk about his other project; Blue Coupe, with rock stars from other bands..... sort of a Super Group. Finally, we discuss his newest solo album: Strange Legends. During t...
Herb Alpert - Grammy Winning Multi Platinum Selling Recording Artist
December 21, 2020 06:00 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBHerb Alpert Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Herb Alpert. Herb is a multi platinum selling recording artist, producer, multiple Grammy winner, record company executive, philanthropist, and founder of A & M Records. In this episode we chat about when Herb first knew he wanted to play music, why he started a record company (with Jerry Moss), and a few stories behind some of his biggest hits. Herb does let me play a couple of those hits before I talk about his new fil...
B J Thomas - Grammy Winning Multi Platinum Selling Recording Artist
December 14, 2020 06:00 - 45 minutes - 42 MBB J Thomas Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know B J Thomas. B J is a singer / songwriter who has sold well over 70 million albums worldwide. He has had 8 number one hits, and has had 46 songs on the Billboard top 100. You definitely know his songs! I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry, Hooked On A Feeling, I Just Can't Help Believing, Rock And Roll Lullaby, Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song, and the Academy Award winning song Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head (1970 But...
Thomas McClary - Multi Platinum Selling Recording Artist (The Commodores)
December 07, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBThomas McClary Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Thomas McClary. Thomas is the founder of the funk / soul band The Commodores. In this episode we chat about what it was like to be THE FIRST African American to be bussed in his county to a white school. We talk about The Civil Rights movement of the mid 60's and his involvement in that. Then we get into his time at Tuskegee University, and a chance meeting that would change the course of his life. We also discuss The...
Rich Manley - Magician / Actor (Culture Shock)
November 30, 2020 06:00 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MBRich Manley Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Rich Manley. Rich is a life long magician, adventurer, and recently an actor. In this episode we chat about how and why he became a magician. We also talk about his new Tubi TV series called Culture Shock: Bridging Cultures Through Magic. In the series, Rich travels to various countries and villages and gets to know their culture and their people while performing amazing illusions. He tells us about acting with the great...
Kimberly Ewertz - Author (Family Redefined)
November 23, 2020 06:00 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBKimberly Ewertz Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Kimberly Ewertz. Kimberly is an author who has spent decades writing for magazines, etc. In this episode we chat about how her parent's love for each other was ever present, and then we shift into how conversations with her own adult child informed her decision to write her first book: Family Redefined: Childhood Reflections on the Impact of Divorce. I had the opportunity to read a couple of chapters ahead of the boo...
Ambush Vin RETURNS - Sci-Fi Hip Hop Artist
November 16, 2020 06:00 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBAmbush Vin RETURNS! Take a walk with me dawn Fascination Street as I get to know even MORE about Ambush Vin. This is his second appearance on the show and in this episode we get caught up on life in the time of Covid19. Ambush Vin also tells a story about how he almost got locked out of the country, plus we talk about what inspired his new EP called Shakespeare. The five songs on this project are about the stages of grief, and each song is associated with those stages. We do play one of those...
Vinnie Tortorich #4 - Business Tycoon
November 09, 2020 06:00 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MBVinnie Tortorich #4 Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I chat with the first ever F-O-U-R time guest Vinnie Tortorich! In this episode we chat about why he and his lovely lady Serena Scott Thomas finally made the move from Los Angeles to somewhere in Virginia. How house hunting is going, and why he started yet ANOTHER company. Vinnie's newest venture is NSNG Foods and it's first product is Ultra Fat Nut Butter. We talk about why he felt the need to start this company and he gives ...
Tamara Pennington - Key Note Producer / Podcaster (Affected By...)
November 02, 2020 06:00 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MBTamara Pennington Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Tamara Pennington. Tamara is a live event and key note producer, who also happens to be married to one curmudgeonly fellow. In this episode we chat about Tamara's path to becoming a live event producer after a few short careers as a stand up comedian and an actress. She tells stories about performing at The Comedy Store, her big acting break on the hit television show Friends, and for some reason she cant stop bri...
Cheyenne Benton - Musician
October 26, 2020 05:00 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MBCheyenne Benton Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Cheyenne Benton. Born to sing and write music; we talk about how she ended up being so creative being the daughter of two engineers, and then we jump right into what is expected of women in the music industry, and where she thinks those expectations are headed. PLUS, Cheyenne lets me play TWO of her songs. These are both poppy and fun! Enjoy!! Follow Cheyenne on social media: Twit: @CosmicCheyenne Insta: @CheyenneBen...
Mobley - Musician
October 19, 2020 05:00 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBMobley Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Mobley. Mobley is a singer / songwriter in Austin, Tx. In this episode we chat about growing up living all over the world and how that helped frame his views and passion for life and music. We also talk about what got him into music, and what Covid 19 did to his profession and income. Mobley is kind enough to let me play his new single James Crow! Make sure to follow Mobley because when he is allowed to.... he WILL be touring...
Kyle Bornheimer - Actor (Literally Everything)
October 12, 2020 05:00 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBKyle Bornheimer Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Kyle Bornheimer. Kyle is an actor that you may recognize from anything you have ever watched on television, and a lot of films as well. His more recent credits include Brooklyn 99, Marriage Story, Dolly Parton's Heartstrings, The Disney / Pixar film Onward, and the HBO series Avenue 5. In this episode, Kyle and I chat a little about his upbringing, how he got started in show business, some of his previous & current ...
Peter Pardini Returns! - Director (Rolling Thunder)
October 05, 2020 05:00 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBPeter Pardini RETURNS! Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to speak once again with filmmaker Peter Curtis Pardini. In this episode, we catch up with how each of us has been doing with the NSNG dietary lifestyle, plus we talk about Peter's new feature film Rolling Thunder. He also explains how this project came to be, plus how he was able to get such amazing talent in this film. This film was shot IN ONE DAY! I really enjoyed this film and I think you all will too. (Psst, thi...
Edward Latimore - Public Speaker / Former Pro Boxer
September 28, 2020 05:00 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBEdward Latimore Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Edward Latimore. Ed is a former professional heavyweight boxer, turned public speaker, author, and influencer. In this episode we chat about why he would get into boxing, and what exactly that life entails. We also chat about his joining the military, becoming a speaker and author, plus we discuss why he decided to get a degree in Physics! Oh, and he tells us why he is known for his "Coffee So Black..." posts on soci...
Sammi Haney - Actress (Raising Dion)
September 21, 2020 05:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBSammi Haney Take a walk with me down fascination Street with Sammi Haney. Sammi is the youngest ever guest on the show, and you may know her from her stellar performance on the hit Netflix show Raising Dion. In this episode Sammi and I chat about the disease she was born with (OI) and she shares some of her experiences with that. We also talk about a great inclusive theme park here in San Antonio called Morgan's Wonderland, before diving into her experiences on Raising Dion and her online T-S...
Elaine Palance - Philanthropist / Widow of Jack Palance
September 14, 2020 05:00 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBElaine Palance Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Elaine Palance. Elaine is a philanthropist and board chair for many charities in the San Antonio area. She is also widow to the late, great Jack Palance. In this episode we chat about her career as a stewardess for Braniff Airlines and how she met Jack. She also shares stories of their time together including the script he didn't want to do, but she insisted on! Elaine tells us some things about Jack that most of us p...
Joseph Poliquin - Actor (Greyhound / Project Power)
September 07, 2020 05:00 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBJoseph Poliquin Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Joseph Poliquin. Joesph is an actor and musician. You may have seen him in the new Tom Hanks WW2 thriller Greyhound on Apple TV, or you may know him from American Horror Story Freak Show. In this episode we chat about getting started as an actor and some of his experiences on set, we also talk about what pulled him into music and he lets me play one of his songs. And finally, we discuss his upcoming work and his new ...
Amy Stoch - Actress (Bill & Ted Face The Music)
August 31, 2020 05:00 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBAmy Stoch Take a walk with me down fascination Street as I get to know Amy Stoch. Amy is an actress whom you have seen in such iconic tv shows & films like: Dallas, Days of Our Lives, Gunsmoke, Sumer School, however: Amy may be best known for her role as Missy: Bill's hot stepmom from the Bill & Ted series of films. In this episode Amy and I chat about when she knew she wanted to be an actress, how she got her start, and some of her memorable roles and experiences on set. Plus we discuss why...
Aimee Banks - Irish Soprano Singer (Eurovision Junior)
August 24, 2020 05:00 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBAimee Banks Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Aimee Banks. Aimee is an Irish Soprano Opera singer who lives in Galway, Ireland. In this episode we chat about how a young woman falls in love with opera music before she is even a teenager! We also chat about some of her vocal training and some of her more memorable performances, including The Junior Eurovision Song Contest, Carnegie Hall, and Christ Church Cathedral in Dublin. Aimee may have very adult musical tastes...
Ollie Horn - Comedian
August 17, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBOllie Horn Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Ollie Horn. Ollie is a comedian who hales from The UK and has performed stand up comedy all over the world. In this episode we chat about some of the differences between The UK and The US, we get into a small argument about what worldwide brands are owned by what companies (only one emerges victorious), and we talk about how the Edinburgh Fringe Festival is different from just about any other festival. Also, Ollie tells u...
Ed Asner Returns! - Actor / Author (Son of a Junkman)
August 10, 2020 05:00 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBEd Asner RETURNS! Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get reacquainted with Hollywood Legend Ed Asner. In this episode, we chat about Ed's new book SON OF A JUNKMAN. We start off with him telling me stories about working at his dad's junkyard as a kid, and then Ed tells me a little something about each of his siblings and what he learned from them. They have all passed and Ed misses them very much. He tells fun stories about them, about his time in the U.S. Army, a fun story abou...
Scott Russo - Singer / Songwriter (Unwritten Law)
August 03, 2020 05:00 - 52 minutes - 48 MBScott Russo. Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know singer / songwriter Scott Russo; from the punk band Unwritten Law. In this episode, Scott and I chat about: his pre music professional career, how he got into music and Unwritten Law, the song that put them on the map, and some of the other things he is working on currently. It was an honor to speak with Scott, who doesn't really do very many interviews. So thanks Scott! Follow Scott on social media: Insta: @ScottRusso...
Walt Flanagan Part 2 - Podcaster (Tell 'Em Steve Dave)
July 27, 2020 05:00 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBWalt Flanagan (Part 2) Take a walk with me down Fascination Street As I finish up my conversation with Walt Flanagan. As you know; Walt is from the popular Tell 'Em Steve-Dave podcast, on the Smodcast Podcast Network, and the Comic Book Men tv series which ran for 7 seasons on AMC. In this episode we chat about: the cancelation of his tv show, when he figured out he could draw comics, whether or not he thinks he already caught Covid19 and if he thinks Covid19 will kill Jay and Silent Bob's Se...
Walt Flanagan Part 1 - Podcaster (Tell 'Em Steve Dave)
July 20, 2020 05:00 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MBWalt Flanagan (Part 1) Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Walt Flanagan. You know Walt from the wildly successful podcast Tell 'Em Steve-Dave, the AMC tv show Comic Book Men, and most of Kevin Smith's films. In this episode, Walt and I chat about what he did before running Jay And Silent Bob's Secret Stash, how he came to be at The Stash. Walt also shares some fun stories about TESD, and Comic Book Men, plus we talk a bit about Sunday Jeff, and some of the Patreon sh...
Chris Laxamana - Podcast Producer / Musician
July 13, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBChris Laxamana Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Chris Laxamana. Chris is the audio engineer & producer of the Adam Carolla Show and many other podcasts. He also has his own podcasts and fronts the rock band Laxi. In this episode we chat about why Chris went to school to be an audio engineer, how he came to be part of the Adam Carolla Digital Podcast family, and we reminisce about the times he and I met. Chris does let me play one of the songs from his band Laxi. En...
Jeremiah Chechik - Director (Christmas Vacation / Benny & Joon)
July 06, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBJeremiah Chechik - Director (Christmas Vacation / Benny & Joon) Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Jeremiah Chechik. Jeremiah has many facets to his fascinating journey including: being a world renowned fashion photographer, directing commercials, directing block buster films like Christmas Vacation and Benny & Joon, and directing a ton of television. He also holds gallery art shows, and even has a podcast all about photography! Jeremiah's story is so jam packed that...
Will Blaine - Author
June 29, 2020 05:00 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBWill Blaine Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know author Will Blaine. Will lives in Chilicothe, Ohio (and you all know how much I love that place!). In this episode, Will and I chat about what took him to this town, the massive Russian populace nearby, and why he started to write again after a several decade hiatus. We do talk about WHAT he is writing and his new story and forthcoming book. I am definitely looking forward to what else Will is cooking up! Follow Will on ...
Scott Kelly - NASA Astronaut (200th Episode)
June 22, 2020 05:00 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBScott Kelly - NASA Astronaut Welcome to the 200th episode of Fascination Street Podcast! Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Scott Kelly. Scott Kelly is a retired US Navy pilot, retired NASA astronaut, and retired commander of the International Space Station (ISS). In this episode Scott and I chat about the drive & perseverance that he and his twin brother Mark (also a retired NASA astronaut) learned from their parents. We also talk a bit about Scott's path to becomi...
Tiffany Mac - Podcaster / Experiencer
June 15, 2020 05:00 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBTiffany Mac Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Tiffany Mac. Tiffany is a podcaster and experiencer who was recommended to the show by previous guest Kevin Hale. In this episode; Tiffany and I chat about where she is from and what got her into the paranormal. We also talk about her fascination with extraterrestrial life, and her podcast Universal Secrets. Tiffany also shares a story about when she almost dies from a very mysterious illness, and about the time she may ...
Joe From The Shocking Details Podcast
June 08, 2020 05:00 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBJoe From The Shocking Details Podcast Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as we get to know even MORE about Joe From Thinking Sideways in this return appearance! Many of you know Joe from the mega hit true crime podcast Thinking Sideways; however, Joe is back to tell us about his NEW podcast The Shocking Details. In this episode, we chat about his new show, and his new co-host. We also talk about the likelihood of Thinking Sideways returning, plus, Joe and I chat about his recent tel...
Derek Hynes - Storyteller
June 01, 2020 05:00 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBDerek Hynes - Storyteller Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Derek Hynes. Derek runs the 100 yr old family sweet shop in Ireland; but we barely talk about that because Derek shares wonderfully fascinating stories of trips all around the world; meeting folks like Stephen King, John Connolly, Chuck Palahniuk, and several of the Twin Peaks cast members. These stories are told with such enthusiasm and genuine gratitude that you cannot help but get excited right along wit...
Brigadier General Robert S. Spalding III
May 25, 2020 05:00 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBGeneral Robert Spalding Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know USAF RET Brigadier General Robert S. Spalding. In this episode the General and I chat about why he joined the military, some of his roles in the United States Air Force, and his days as a pilot of both the B-52 and the B-2 (Stealth) Bombers. We also touch on UFO's, & extraterrestrial life, before finally diving into his book Stealth War: How China Took Over While America's Elite Slept. General Spalding wrote ...
Joe Lafferty Pt. 2 - Author (Justin Time)
May 18, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBJoe Lafferty (Part 2) - Author Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I continue to get to know Joe Lafferty. Joe is the author of the book Justin Time; A Memoir of Faith and the Fight For Life. In this episode we chat about his coaching career in which he has coached FIFTEEN players on their way to the NFL. We also talk about the time Joe died........ YES, you read that correctly. Finally we talk about the young man that changed Joe's life, and the importance of being an organ donor....
Joe Lafferty Pt. 1 - Author (Justin Time)
May 11, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBJoe Lafferty (Part 1) - Author Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Joe Lafferty. Joe is the author of the book Justin Time; A Memoir of Faith and the Fight For Life. In this episode we chat about his triumphant battle with cancer before he was even a teenager. We also talk about his journey from playing high school football, to working in several different sports related industries all after his stint as a nationwide spokesperson for The Leukemia Society, and hanging ...
Chris Field - Mercy Project
May 04, 2020 05:00 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBChris Field - Mercy Project Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Chris Field. Chris has run 20+ marathons, run for mayor at 19, had an ice cream review go viral, and given TWO Tedx talks; but the most important thing he has done is create MERCY PROJECT which rescues, returns, educates, and trains children who have been sold into slave labor. So far Mercy Project has saved 160+ kids, and is showing no signs of slowing down. We chat about all of this and more as we get t...
Jason Ritter - Actor - Part 2
April 27, 2020 05:00 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBJason Ritter - Actor - Part 2 Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I continue my conversation with actor Jason Ritter. This is part 2. If you haven't listened to part 1; go back now and check that one out. In this episode we talk about; his very unique relationship with the WARNING family and two tv shows that he is currently on (A Million Little Things on ABC, and Raising Dion on Netflix). We also talk a little about a documentary he was part of that focuses on Huntington's Disease...
Jason Ritter - Actor - Part 1
April 20, 2020 05:00 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBJason Ritter - Actor - Part 1 Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know actor Jason Ritter. This is part 1. Make sure to come back next week for part 2. In this episode; Jason and I chat about: his growing up a third generation Hollywood actor, how much we miss the social media platform VINE, what he was voted 'most likely' to do in high school, and how difficult it was managing his fledgling acting career in the midst of his father's unexpected passing. This episode does h...
Sandi Morris - Olympic Pole Vaulter (Silver, 2016)
April 13, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 65.4 MBSandi Morris - Olympic Pole Vaulter (Silver, 2016) Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Sandi Morris. Sandi is an Olympic pole vaulter (USA) who won the silver medal in the 2016 games held in Rio De Janeiro. This interview happened quite accidentally. My friend works for an airline and noticed her pole vault bag and posed with it outside her terminal window. Sandi took some photos and posted them on social media. My friend's wife saw those posts, and reached out. So th...
Jason 'Lord Honey' Smith Returns! - Chef / TV Personality
April 06, 2020 05:00 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBJason 'Lord Honey' Smith Returns! - Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know MORE about Jason 'Lord Honey' Smith. Jason is a chef and television personality; and is making his SECOND appearance on the show. In this episode, we catch up on what he has been doing since he was last on. We chat about his various cooking shows, his semi recent involvement with GiGi's Cupcakes, his new apparel line, and how he is determined to help those who need help learning to cook even durin...
Colton Valentine - Street Artist / Muralist
March 30, 2020 05:00 - 45 minutes - 42 MBColton Valentine - Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Colton Valentine. Colton is a street artist and muralist I met in San Antonio. In this episode we chat about how he got started in art, in street art, and we then move on to some of his previous and current subject matter. We were recording in Colton's back yard while he was setting up and beginning his 6ft x 6ft Kobe Bryant piece; which was supposed to be on display at South By South West in 2020. Follow Colton o...
Ashley Arpel Greenwald Returns! - Cookbook Author
March 23, 2020 05:00 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MBAshley Arpel Greenwald Returns! - Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I chat AGAIN with Ashley Arpel Greenwald. In this episode we chat about her new cookbook; with her fiance's mother Jyl Steinback. Think Outside The Lunchbox cookbook is 100% 'plant nutrition' based. (That means vegan, folks) In this episode we chat about how and why she teamed up with her future mother in law for this book, some of the recipies, the new and interesting page layout of this cookbook, and we (I) gi...
Briana Dominica - Musician
March 16, 2020 05:00 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MBBriana Dominica - Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know contemporary christian musician Briana Dominica. In this episode we chat about where and how she grew up, and what led her to performing music. We also talk about her faith; how it waivered, why it waivered, and how she found her way back. Plus, Briana lets me play T-H-R-E-E songs! ***This is a very intense conversatio that includes talk about suicice and suicide prevention.*** Follow Briana on social media: Inst...
Ronnie Pierce - Musician
March 09, 2020 05:00 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBRonnie Pierce - Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Ronnie Pierce. Ronnie is a musician located in the Flatwoods, Kentucky area. In this episode we chat about growing up in that neck of the woods, and who else is from there. We chat about when Ronnie fell in love with music and decided to become a musician himself. We also discuss some of his influences, and what he wants out of his music career; plus, he lets me play two of his songs. Follow Ronnie on social media:...
Zak Pashak - Founder & CEO (Detroit Bikes)
March 02, 2020 06:00 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBZak Pashak - Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Zak Pashak. Zak is the founder and CEO of Detroit Bikes. In this episode, we chat about some of his other ventures, which include a music venue and a bar in Canada. Zak tells us about the time a 2020 presidential candidate announced the campaign from the Detroit Bikes warehouse, plus we discuss why Zak started Detroit Bikes, and who the target demographic is for his bikes. If you have some time, I highly recommend you c...