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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Episodes
Actors From - Tecumseh! Outdoor Drama
May 21, 2018 04:00 - 49 minutes - 45 MBActors From - Tecumseh! Outdoor Drama In this episode I sit down with 4 of the actors from the outdoor stage production of Tecumseh! This is the story of the Indian Chief and his role in America's Westward Expansion. This drama takes place in Chillicothe, Ohio (about an hour outside of Columbus, Oh) every summer for the past 40+ years. The drama includes cannon fire, musket fire, fight scenes, and about a dozen live horses! Honestly one of the coolest things I have ever seen. check it out at ...
Vinnie Tortorich # 2 Documentarian
May 18, 2018 04:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBVinnie Tortorich # 2 Documentarian Man I love this guy. He has really been good to me and Fascination Street Podcast. Help him out with this crowd funding campaign; there is a little something EXTRA in it for my listeners, so PAY ATTENTION!! Follow Vinnie on social media: Twitter: @VinnieTortorich #NSNG Insta: VinnieTortorich Website: Vinnietortorich.com
Nathan Lowell - Author
May 14, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBNathan Lowell - Author Nathan Lowell is the author of The Age Of The Solar Clipper series, as well as others. He is a science fiction writer that doesn't write about aliens, and heroes. Nathan's stories are about regular people, with regular jobs........ in space. This episode was recorded in Austin over a couple of beers! Follow Nathan on social media: Twitter: @NLowell FB: Nathan Lowell FB Fan Group: The Golden Age Of The Solar Clipper Website: NathanLowell.com
Bill Brochtrup - Actor (NYPD Blue / Major Crimes)
May 14, 2018 04:00 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBBill Brochtrup - Actor (NYPD Blue / Major Crimes) Join me as I sit down with veteran television and stage actor Bill Brochtrup. You might know him from NYPD Blue, you might know him from Major Crimes on TNT, or you might know him because he is probably in that play you saw, that one time, at that one place.... you remember, you were there with that girl... the one with the hair... anyway... Bill and i discuss his television and stage career as well as the wonderful theater company that he is ...
Jason "Lord Honey" Smith - Food Network Chef
May 07, 2018 04:00 - 34 minutes - 27 MBJason Smith A.K.A. "Lord Honey" was nice enough to chat with me for a bit recently. Jason is the winner of season 13 of The Next Food Network Star and host of Best Baker In America on Food Network. Season 2 premiers TONITE; Monday, May 7th at 9 pm Eastern. Follow Jason on social media Twitter: @lowcarb77 Insta: Official_ChefJasonSmith FB: Chef Jason Smith - Lord Honey and his website: SouthernCountryBling.com
Chef Jason "Lord Honey" Smith - Food Network Star
May 07, 2018 04:00 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBChef Jason "Lord Honey" Smith - Food Network Star Jason Smith A.K.A. "Lord Honey" was nice enough to chat with me for a bit recently. Jason is the winner of season 13 of The Next Food Network Star and host of Best Baker In America on Food Network. Season 2 premiers TONITE; Monday, May 7th at 9 pm Eastern. Follow Jason on social media Twitter: @lowcarb77 Insta: Official_ChefJasonSmith FB: Chef Jason Smith - Lord Honey and his website: SouthernCountryBling.com
Matt Fondiler - Adam Carolla's Assistant
April 30, 2018 04:00 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBMatt Fondiler - Adam Carolla's Assistant Podcaster, and personal assistant Matt Fondiler graciously sat down with me at The Adam Carolla Studios to chat with me about how he came to work for Adam, how he met his wife, what his future holds, and his association with Sword And Scale Rewind podcast. Follow Matt on social media: Twitter: @MattFondiler Twitter: @AdamCarollaShow FB: Matt Fondiler
Duppy Demetrius - Screenwriter (24 / Major Crimes)
April 23, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBDuppy Demetrius - Screenwriter (24 / Major Crimes) Television writer & producer Duppy Demetrius sat down with me over some beers and chatted with me about how he got started writing for television, as well as some of his favorite times on TNT's The Closer and Major Crimes. He also explains why we shouldn't burn bridges, getting to work with Luke Perry, and G.W. Bailey's great work with the children's organization The Sunshine Kids. Follow Duppy on Twitter: @DuppyD Donate to The Sunshine Kid...
Gina Grad - Podcaster (The Adam Carolla Show)
April 16, 2018 03:15 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBGina Grad - Podcaster (The Adam Carolla Show) I was fortunate enough to get a sit down interview with the lovely Gina Grad from L.A. morning radio; as well as The Adam Carolla Show. We recorded this one in the Adam Carolla Studios shortly before Valentine's Day, and we talked about her recent exit from L.A. morning radio, her 9-11 experience, and the greatest advice she ever received, (it was from Adam). Follow Gina on social media: Twitter: @GinaGrad Insta-G: @GinaGrad FB: Gina Grad
Josh Denny - Food Network Star / Comedian
April 09, 2018 04:00 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBJosh Denny - Food Network Star / Comedian On a recent trip to LA for a personal thing, I caught up with Josh Denny. Josh Denny is a comedian, a podcaster, and a humanitarian of sorts; but you probably know him from Food Network's hit TV show Ginormous Food. He was nice enough to sit down with me after a comedy show and talk about everything from podcasting, to making TV shows, and helping out folks who need it. Enjoy guys! Follow Josh on Twitter: @JoshDenny on Insta-G: @JoshDenny on Face-B:...
Dave Cantrell - Radio DJ / Music Festival Curator
April 02, 2018 04:00 - 42 minutes - 39 MBDave Cantrell - Radio DJ / Music Festival Curator Longtime Portland D.J. and post punk music lover chats with me about his love of music that took him across the pond. Then we get into a discussion about the post punk music festival he curates and hosts called OUT FROM THE SHADOWS IV and the accompanying compilation album SONGS FROM UNDER THE FLOORBOARD VOL 1. I am giving away a vinyl / digital package, so listen carefully! Great music in this episode by Sculpture Club and Bernays Propaganda ...
Brett Vee Indy Record Label Owner (No Sky Cassettes)
March 26, 2018 03:39 - 45 minutes - 42 MBBrett Vee Indy Record Label Owner (No Sky Cassettes) A few months ago I was in Las Vegas and saw an article in the local paper about a guy who started an Indie record label where he ONLY releases Cassette tapes of artists. I stopped what I was doing and immediately reached out to him for an interview... and he politely agreed. Super nice guy, fun interview and there is a GIVEAWAY! Send me an email at [email protected] with the subject "Giveaway" and the first 5 people will get ei...
Izzy Presley - Musician / Podcaster (Another FN Podcast)
March 19, 2018 04:00 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MBIzzy Presley - Musician / Podcaster (Another FN Podcast) This week I talk to Izzy Presley from Another FN Podcast. Currently living in Los Angeles; Izzy is the consummate host! He hosts a couple of podcasts, weekly live music events, even the rare Rock N Roll themed cruise! Super cool dude.... um... did I mention he is in ACK!.. an Ace Frehley tribute band? Enjoy! Follow Izzy on social media: Twit: @RealIzzyPresley Insta: @RealIzzyPresley
Howie Abrams - Author
March 12, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBHowie Abrams - Author Howie Abrams is a former record executive, turned book author. We chat about everything from being in Manhattan on 911, to managing record labels, to becoming friendly with HR from Bad Brains, and what it was like hanging out at CBGB's during it's heyday! Enjoy! "You think you know, but you don't know, you know?"- Howie Abrams Follow Howie on social media: Twit: @HowNice Insta: @HowNice212
Jacob Trevino - Speakeasy Owner (Tarantino Themed)
March 05, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBJacob Trevino - Speakeasy Owner (Tarantino Themed) I got to sit down with Jacob Trevino; the owner and creative mind behind Video Archive, The Overlook Lodge, and Gorilla Cinema! Great interview, really good lessons in perseverance, and you HAVE TO VISIT! Special thanks to Kevin Smith ( @ThatKevinSmith ) . And Gina Grad ( @GinaGrad ) for helping me discover this super cool guy. Follow The Video Archive on social media: Twit: @TheVideoArchive Insta: @TheVideoArchive
Serena Scott Thomas - Actress (Bond Girl)
February 26, 2018 05:00 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBSerena Scott Thomas - Actress (Bond Girl) Recently I took a trip to Los Angeles and during that trip I was able to get an interview with Serena Scott Thomas. We talk about her early modeling career, her movie career (including being a BOND GIRL!), her relationship with Vinnie Tortorich, and the play she is currently starring in called TWO FISTED LOVE; playing at The Odyssey Theatre in LA. I also float an idea for a 10 episode podcast for Serena and Vinnie to do together called FIT TO BE TIED!...
Jeff Cesario - Comedian / Podcaster (Play With Pain Podcast)
February 19, 2018 05:00 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBJeff Cesario - Comedian / Podcaster (Play With Pain Podcast) This week I got to chat over the phone with veteran comedian, two time Emmy winner, & multiple ACE award winner Jeff Cesario. Jeff and I talk about starting out in Minnesota, his numerous Johnny Carson appearances, writing for talk shows for Dennis Miller, Larry Sanders, & Queen Latifah, and developing the ridiculous yet lovable Chet Waterhouse into a podcast SENSATION! Follow Jeff on social media: Twit: @RealJeffCesario and follow ...
Kim Terry - Author
February 12, 2018 05:00 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBKim Terry - Author My wife and I went to this quaint little bar in Comfort, Tx and there happened to be a lovely young lady doing a book signing. So naturally I interviewed her so I could introduce her to you guys! There is a special give away in this one..... so pay attention! Follow Kim on social media: Twit: @AuthorKimTerry Insta: @AuthorKimTerry
Kerri Kasem - Radio Personality
February 05, 2018 05:00 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBKerri Kasem - Radio Personality This week I got to chat with the talented Kerri Kasem. She is a radio and TV personality; as well as a motivational speaker and activist. We talk a little about her career, about her father, an up coming Las Vegas speaking engagement, and about how she is taking a legal fight state by state to end a very specific type of elder abuse. The link to her event; the 10X Growth Conference in Las Vegas Feb 22-24, 2018 can be found here: https://10xgrowthcon.com/ The li...
David Naumann - CEO (Dry Ventures, Wet Phone Rescue)
January 29, 2018 05:00 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBDavid Naumann - CEO (Dry Ventures, Wet Phone Rescue) I found out that the headquarters of this company with a really cool product was just down the road in my own home town! So I reached out and was able to get a sit down interview with the Owner and CEO of Dry Ventures Inc.!
Dee Murthy - CEO (Five Four / Menlo Club / Young And Reckless)
January 22, 2018 05:00 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MBDee Murthy - CEO (Five Four / Menlo Club / Young And Reckless) HOLY MOLY! I was lucky enough to get to interview Dee Murthy Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Five Four Club / Menlo Club. I have been a member for quite some time now and Mr. Murthy was kind enough to call in and chat with me for a bit. We discuss his origin story and his belief that KARMA has a lot to do with his success. Click on the Menlo Club photo link below and get a great deal on your first month's package. I promise you wont regr...
Cassandra Cardenes - Actress / Podcaster (Nooner Podcast)
January 15, 2018 05:00 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBCassandra Cardenes - Actress / Podcaster (Nooner Podcast) This week Cassandra Cardenes calls in and we talk about her growing up around comedy, her experience seeing Wonder Woman, and Ladies Lunch Productions. Super sweet Cass was a lot of fun to talk to. Catch her most Tuesday's on The Nooner Podcast. Follow Cassandra on social media: Twit: @CassCardenes Insta: @CassCardenes
Adam Carolla Lackeys - Caelan Beihn, Dylan Wrenn, & Nick Davis!
January 08, 2018 05:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBAdam Carolla Lackeys - Caelan Beihn, Dylan Wrenn, & Nick Davis! I had a lot of fun chatting with these dudes who generously sat down with me at Carolla Studios after they got off work. These are some pretty funny guys and they made me feel right at home. Follow them on social media and give their podcasts a listen. At the time of this recording; Nick Davis was A Carolla Lackey. He has since moved on and is currently working at Funny Or die. Follow Nick, and Dylan on social media: (Caelan is n...
Rance Howard - Icon / Actor
January 01, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 66.8 MBRance Howard - Icon / Actor My buddy Clint pulled some strings and was able to get me a sit down interview with his dad Rance Howard in July of 2017. With more than 100 film appearances and more than 200 episodes of television; Rance worked in the business from 1956 until he passed in late 2017. This is his last long form interview. One of the kindest, most engaging men I have ever met. Stay tuned for bonus extras after the episode. Shortly after this interview, Mr. Howard made two more movie...
Matt 'Motorator' D'Andria - Podcaster - (Shift and Steer / Car Cast) Part 1
December 18, 2017 05:00 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBMatt 'Motorator' D'Andria - Podcaster - (Shift and Steer / Car Cast) Part 1 Matt D'Andria sits down with me in the lobby of a beautiful hotel in Santa Monica, Ca. We talk about how Matt got to California, how he became an internet creative, and how he got hooked up with Adam Carolla. We also learn that there is a trick to stuffing Adam's giant ass into Newman's tiny racecars. **we get the auction story of the Newman Porsche** Follow Matt on social media: Twit: @Motorator Insta: @Motorator FB:...
Matt 'Motorator' D'Andria - Podcaster - (Shift and Steer / Car Cast) Part 2
December 04, 2017 05:00 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBMatt 'Motorator' D'Andria - Podcaster - (Shift and Steer / Car Cast) Part 2 This is part 2 of my interview with Matt D'Andria. We talk about a Mysterious new business Matt is starting, Matt gives us a sweet 'Buy Now & Hold' car tip, we chat about Dax Shepard, Sly Stallone, Carcastshow.com , and Shiftandsteer.com check out his podcasts, they are so much fun and super informative. Follow Matt on social media: Twit: @Motorator Insta: @Motorator FB: Motorator
Clint Howard - Actor - Part 2
November 20, 2017 05:00 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBClint Howard - Actor - Part 2 Welcome back for Clint Howard Part 2. In this episode we talk about the TV show he is working on, the professionalism of Joey Lauren Adams, Acting, Pippi Longstocking, Uwe Boll, and I buy something from him on air. Stay tuned for bonus content after the episode.
Clint Howard - Actor - Part 1
November 06, 2017 05:00 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBClint Howard - Actor - Part 1 In this episode, Hollywood Legend joins me as we talk about: Golf, Sexual Twister, Cheap Trick, and Politics. We even talk about Dwayne Johnson running for president (and this was recorded in July before he said he would run!). We also talk Indy film, his brother Ron's coaching career, and Clint suggests that I interview his dad, another HW Legend!
Vinnie Tortorich - Celebrity Fitness Trainer - Part 2
October 23, 2017 04:00 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBVinnie Tortorich - Celebrity Fitness Trainer - Part 2 Vinnie finishes his scary story, and tells us what he decided to do about his cancer diagnosis. Vinnie also talks about his book Fitness Confidential, and of course he regales us with a quaint love story involving a Bond Girl. Vinnie will surely be back...... Follow Vinnie on social media: Twit: @VinnieTortorich Insta: @VinnieTortorich FB: Vinnie Tortorich
Vinnie Tortorich - Celebrity Fitness Trainer - Part 1
October 09, 2017 04:00 - 52 minutes - 48 MBVinnie Tortorich - Celebrity Fitness Trainer - Part 1 Join me as I sit down with celebrity personal trainer, podcaster, and endurance cyclist Vinnie Tortorich. He tells us about how he grew up in a Louisiana bayou, and became one of the most respected names in training and fitness (not his words). He also shares very specific details about a pretty scary time in his life. Follow Vinnie on social media: Twit: @VinnieTortorich Insta: @VinnieTortorich FB: Vinnie Tortorich
Nate Adams - Documentarian / Director
September 25, 2017 04:00 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBNate Adams - Documentarian / Director I was lucky enough to be given the opportunity to sit down with documentary filmmaker Nate Adams on a recent trip to Los Angeles. Nate tells us how he got started in the movie business, what its like to work with Adam Carolla creatively, and tells us about some really cool upcoming projects. Follow Nate on social media: Twit: @NateAdams26 Insta: @NateAdams26 FB: Nathan Adams
Gary Smith - Producer (Adam Carolla Show)
September 11, 2017 04:00 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBGary Smith - Producer (Adam Carolla Show) This episode is with Gary Smith, producer and audio engineer from The Adam Carolla Show. Gary was kind enough to sit down with me and let me interview him in THE ACTUAL CAROLLA ONE STUDIOS! If you have ever wanted to know more about Gary, or what it's like to work for The Aceman, this is your opportunity. Follow Gary on social media: Twit: @GPatrickSmith
Billy Smith - My Father In Law! - Part 2
August 28, 2017 04:00 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBBilly Smith - My Father In Law! - Part 2 This is part 2 of my interview with my father in law Billy Smith. We talk about telling bosses to go fly a kite, competing in the Truck Driving Rodeo Championships, and the Cheyenne Rodeo. Enjoy! Unfortunately, Billy is not on social media.
Seth Harwood - Author & Alex Hernandez - Podcaster (Finding Stax)
August 21, 2017 02:17 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBSeth Harwood - Author & Alex Hernandez - Podcaster (Finding Stax) Hey guys. This is an episode where my good friend Alex Hernandez (from the Finding Stax podcast) and I interview one of my all time favorite authors; Seth Harwood. We talk about his career, sneaker heads, and Seth's newest project at patreon.com/sethharwood Follow Seth on social media: Twit: @SethHarwood Insta: @SethHarwood FB: Seth Harwood
Glynis Miller - My Friend
July 31, 2017 04:00 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBGlynis Miller - My Friend Hey guys, in this episode we visit with my friend Glynis Miller. We catch up on family and life, but most importantly Glynis tells us the story of when she met one of her life long idols IN PERSON! Recorded in a restaurant, some back ground music and general noise, but it shouldn't be too bad. ENJOY!!! Follow Glynis on social media Insta: Glynis.Miller
Stephen Krueger - Screenwriter / Podcaster - (The Nooner Podcast)
July 17, 2017 04:00 - 1 hour - 78.6 MBStephen Krueger - Screenwriter / Podcaster - (The Nooner Podcast) Hey guys, T.V. and movie writer and podcast host Stephen Krueger was kind enough to invite me into his home shortly before he moved away from the great state of Texas. We had beers, conversation, and lots of fun. He can regularly be heard on NOONER podcast on the Smodcast Podcast network. Follow Stephen on social media: Twit: @StephenKrueger Insta: @StephenKrueger
Leslie 'Honey' Smith - My Mother In Law
July 03, 2017 19:17 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBLeslie 'Honey' Smith - My Mother In Law Hey guys, This is a little interview with my mother in law as our flight was delayed on a recent trip to NYC to see Hamilton (and the sights). I found this to be a pretty fascinating interview, and I hope you do too. AS it turns out, I am pretty sure this will end up being part 1 of 2 (or more) since we didn't get to some stuff before our plane arrived..... Enjoy! Unfortunately Leslie is not on Social Media