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Fascination Street

Fascinating 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,

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48:14

Scott R. Jones - Horror Fiction Author (Stonefish /...

Fascination Street ·

2024/07/22

Scott R. JonesTake a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Scott R. Jones.Scott is a horror fiction author and "a genuine master of horror" (Ramsey Campbell). In this episode, we chat about some of his previous careers, and some of his writing all along the way; during those years. We discuss his creation of Martian Migraine Press, and what he wanted to do with it. We also delve into the gleeful Nihilism of the Lovecraftian Mythos, and the positively enlightening rabbit hole of

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60:38

Ricky Dickson - Author (One Scoop At a time) / Former...

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2024/07/15

Ricky DicksonTake 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 as a

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52:48

Noah Asher - Author / Speaker (Chaos: Overcoming the...

Fascination Street ·

2024/07/08

Noah AsherTake 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

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50:34

Jaurice Smiley- Author (Taurian / The Royal Gray Box)

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2024/07/01

Jaurice SmileyTake 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 locations for

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93:20

Kinky Friedman Bonus (1944-2024)

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2024/06/28

Kinky Friendman 1944-2024In 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 even

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66:28

John Kapelos - Actor (The Breakfast Club / Sixteen...

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2024/06/24

John KapelosTake 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 reveals

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61:57

Aaron Marcus - Actor / Teacher / Author (How to...

Fascination Street ·

2024/06/17

Aaron MarcusTake 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

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67:15

Jake Brennan - Podcast Host (Disgraceland) / New...

Fascination Street ·

2024/06/10

Jake BrennanTake 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 even

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62:05

Vinnie Tortorich #6 - Documentary Filmmaker (Dirty...

Fascination Street ·

2024/06/03

Vinnie Tortorich #6Take 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

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40:22

Charles Agron - Writer / Actor/ Producer (Altered...

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2024/05/27

Charles AgronTake 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 Altered

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51:09

Chelsey Weber Smith - Poet / Podcast Host (American...

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2024/05/20

Chelsey Weber SmithTake 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 Behind True

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45:50

Joseph Millson - Actor / Writer / Producer / Author -...

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2024/05/13

Joseph MillsonTake 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 discuss

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57:36

Landon Bryant - Pop Culturalist / Social Media...

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2024/05/06

Landon BryantTake 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 artistic

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56:34

Rudy Pavich - Comedian / Podcaster / Video & Graphics...

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2024/04/29

Rudy PavichTake 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 decided

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30:45

Chris Weatherman - Author (The Survivalist Series) /...

Fascination Street ·

2024/04/22

Chris WeathermanTake 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 sufficient

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38:25

Michael Lukk Litwak - Writer / Director (Molli and...

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2024/04/15

Michael Lukk LitwakTake 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 short

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41:07

Jeff Leach - Comedian / Voice Over / DJ / Podcaster /...

Fascination Street ·

2024/04/08

Jeff LeachTake 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 candid

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64:58

Hank Garrett - Actor (Car 54 Where Are You? / Three...

Fascination Street ·

2024/04/01

Hank GarrettTake 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 Harlem

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37:15

Shawn's Picks #21 Sammi Haney Returns

Fascination Street ·

2024/03/29

Shawn'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, and l'll be

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28:11

Shawn's Picks #20 Ja'Siah Young

Fascination Street ·

2024/03/28

Shawn'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 l'll be back in

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