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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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57:29

Michael Kostroff - Actor (Spider Noir / The Wire /...

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2026/07/27

Michael KostroffTake a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Michael Kostroff. Michael has been a working actor for several decades and is well known for several roles. In this episode, we chat about some of those roles, some of those shows, and he shares experiences from them. We talk about his breakout role on 'The Wire', his stints as Max Bialystok in SEVEN separate touring productions of the smash hit 'The Producers', and some of his other prominent roles. Aat the time we

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59:44

Throwback: Rachel Dolezal - Yes, THAT one!

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2026/07/23

Hey Streetwalkers. This is a throwback episode with fine artist & activist Rachel Dolezal.Rachel has appeared twice on the show and her first appeared on the show on 1.6.20It was such a compelling & fun episode, l decided it needed to be re-visited!Enjoy this throwback episode, tell a friend, and thanks for listening! Rachel Dolezal - Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know THE REAL Rachel Dolezal. In this episode we chat about where she grew up and what it was like to

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46:44

Randy Oglesby - Actor (Spider Noir / The Burbs / For...

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2026/07/20

Randy OglesbyTake a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know actor Randy Oglesby. Randy has been an actor on television, film, and stage for more decades than I feel comfortable saying! In this episode, we chat about some of his pre-acting jobs, and why he eventually decided to get into acting. We touch on some of his earlier acting roles and experiences, and even what famous actress was in his high school drama class. We take a little detour as we discuss some of his stage performances

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78:53

Throwback: Tommy Chong - Musician / Author / Comedian...

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2026/07/16

Hey Streetwalkers. This is a throwback episode with Canadian-American comedian, actor Tommy Chong. Tommy is most known for being part of the weed themed comedy duo Cheech & Chong, and he first appeared as the guest for the 300th episode on 4.20.22.It was such a compelling & fun episode, l decided it needed to be re-visited!Enjoy this throwback episode, tell a friend, and thanks for listening!Tommy Chong*** THIS IS EPISODE 300 OF FASCINATION STREET PODCAST!! ***Take a walk with me down

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50:28

Debora Masterson - Author (Freedom Quest: A Love Story)

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2026/07/13

Debora MastersonTake a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Debora Masterson. Debora is an author who just released her debut novel! 'Freedom Quest: A Love Story' follows the story of Grace and Michael who fall in love in the mid 1960s, break up, get back together, and some bits of the incredible life that happens to them during the space between. This book is roughly 85% true according to the author. The character of Grace is Debora, and the character of Michael is Craig. Debora's

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26:08

Throwback: Adam Carolla - Podcaster / Comedian ...

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2026/07/09

Hey Streetwalkers.This is a throwback episode with comedian, actor, and podcasting legend Adam Carolla. Adam was kind enough to be guest for the 100th episode, which was released on 1.13.19It was such a compelling & fun episode, l decided it needed to be re-visited!Enjoy this throwback episode, tell a friend, and thanks for listening! Adam Carolla - Podcaster / Comedian (Episode 100)THIS IS THE 100TH EPISODE OF FASCINATION STREET PODCAST!!An event such as this could only be celebrated with THE

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57:06

Titus Welliver Returns! - Actor (The Westies / The...

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2026/07/06

Titus Welliver Returns!Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know even more about Titus Welliver. His first appearance on the show was on 9.29.2025. Go back and check that one out to get Titus' back story and a bit of the story of his journey. In this episode, we chat about what Titus has been up to since we last spoke. He has recently finished filming The Westies. This is a highly anticipated mafia style series on MGM+ based on the true events surrounding the construction of The

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34:57

Throwback: Ed Asner - Actor / Legend

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2026/07/02

Hey Streetwalkers. This is a throwback episode with 7 time Emmy winning actor Ed Asner. Ed appeared on the show twice, but first appeared on the show on 7.25.18It was such a compelling & fun episode, l decided it needed to be re-visited!Enjoy this throwback episode, tell a friend, and thanks for listening! Ed Asner - Actor / LegendThis week my guest is Ed Asner. Depending on your age; you know him from The Mary Tyler Moore show, Lou Grant, even the Pixar blockbuster UP. We talk about The Mary

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46:13

Henry (Beyond B3) Returns! - Street Artist Turned...

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2026/06/29

Henry (B3 Beyond)Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know even more about return guest Henry. Previously known as "B3 Beyond", Henry previously appeared on the show back in December of 2024. Back then he was an anonymous graffiti / street artist. These days he has given up that life of crime, to become a more gallery focused artist. In this episode, we chat about his growing up in The U.K. and what made him switch his outlook and style from the street to the gallery. We cover

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72:50

Throwback: Leroy A. Petry - Master Sergeant (Ret)

Fascination Street ·

2026/06/25

Hey Streetwalkers. This is a throwback episode with Medal of Honor recipient & United States Army Veteran Retired Master Sargent Leroy Petry.Leroy first appeared on the show on 5.27.18It was such a compelling & fun episode, l decided it needed to be re-visited!Enjoy this throwback episode, tell a friend, and thanks for listening!Leroy A. Petry - Master Sergeant (Ret)This episode is with Master Sergeant (Ret) Leroy A. Petry.This decorated Army Ranger is only the second living recipient of The

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54:27

Chef George Blackwell Smith IV - Lucky Cajun

Fascination Street ·

2026/06/22

Chef George Blackwell Smith IVTake a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Chef George Blackwell Smith IV. In this episode, we chat about what led him to fall in love with cooking, and the taste of Louisiana specifically. Chef Blackwell Smith explains how he went from growing up in California, moving to Chattanooga, then to Louisiana, and why he went back to Tennessee. Then we discuss his company The Lucky Cajun This is a premium spice and seasoning blend company that prides itself

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65:25

Throwback: Paul Feig - Director (Bridesmaids / A...

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2026/06/18

Hey Streetwalkers.This is a throwback episode with actor, producer, and director extraordinaire Paul Feig.Paul has been on the show 4 times, but he first appeared on the show on 9.6.18It was such a compelling & fun episode, l decided it needed to be re-visited!Enjoy this throwback episode, tell a friend, and thanks for listening! Paul Feig - Director (Bridesmaids / A Simple Favor)This week acclaimed director & producer Paul Feig joins me on the show. We talk about why he got into show

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51:38

Imaad Wasif - Musician (Imaad Wasif / The Yeah Yeah...

Fascination Street ·

2026/06/15

Imaad WasifTake a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Imaad Wasif. Imaad is a musician, singer, and songwriter from the California Desert. In this episode, we chat about how his family wound up living in the desert, and what it was like growing up as 'The Weird Indian Kid' in that fairly tightknit community. We do discuss his parents and their influences on his musicality as well as his overall worldview. While his family comes from India, his parents thought it might be a good

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105:23

Throwback: Vinnie Tortorich - Celebrity Fitness...

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2026/06/11

Hey Streetwalkers. This is a throwback episode with celebrity fitness trainer, author & podcaster Vinnie Tortorich. Vinnie has been on the show 6 times. Far more than anyone else, but he first appeared on the show on 10.8.17. It was such a compelling & fun episode, l decided it needed to be re-visited!Enjoy this throwback episode, tell a friend, and thanks for listening! Vinnie Tortorich - Celebrity Fitness Trainer - Part 1Join me as I sit down with celebrity personal trainer, podcaster, and

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47:20

Nils Rasmussen Returns! - Musician (Uncle Outrage)

Fascination Street ·

2026/06/08

Nils Rasmussen Returns! Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Nils Rasmussen even more. Nils first appeared on the show on 9.30.24. In this episode, we chat about what Nils has been up to since we last spoke. In that time, he has recorded and released another album. 'Probably Robots' is the newest record by Nils Rasmussen A.K.A. Uncle Outrage. I pepper him with questions about his last record 'Greatest Shit', and the indie record label he hooked up with to make that vinyl

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53:41

Throwback: Dicky Barrett - Musician (The Mighty...

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2026/06/04

Hey Streetwalkers. This is a throwback episode with Mighty Mighty BossToneS frontman & founding member of The Defiant Dicky Barrett.Dicky first appeared as guest for the 400th episode on 2.26.24 It was such a compelling & fun episode, l decided it needed to be re-visited!Enjoy this throwback episode, tell a friend, and thanks for listening! Dicky BarrettTake 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

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58:42

Jayson Cross - Comedian

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2026/06/01

Jayson CrossTake a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know comedian Jayson cross. In this episode, Jayson and I chat about his growing up on the south side of Chicago, and the language academy that he went to for grades K-8, and why he learned to speak German. Then we get into when and why he learned to play chess, and what he gets out of it. Next, Jayson explains what made him decide on the career path of teaching, and his particular mindset with regard to his unique teaching style

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52:22

Throwback: Serena Scott Thomas - Actress (Bond Girl)

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2026/05/28

Hey Streetwalkers. This is a throwback episode with model, actress, & Bond Girl Serena Scott Thomas. Serena first appeared on the show on 2.25.18.It was such a compelling & fun episode, l decided it needed to be re-visited!Enjoy this throwback episode, tell a friend, and thanks for listening! Serena Scott Thomas 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

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45:28

Joey C. Maddison - Professional Clown & Mascot

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2026/05/25

Joey C. MaddisonTake a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Joey C. Maddison. Joey is a professional clown and mascot living and working in the Edmonton, Alberta area of Canada. In this episode, Joey and I chat about the career path that led to his desire to be a clown, and what his parents thought of this idea. We then discuss some of the kinds of events that require a clown, as well as the massive popularity of mascots. Joey shares a heartfelt story of how he came to the performer

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102:20

Throwback: Clint Howard - Actor / Legend

Fascination Street ·

2026/05/21

Hey Streetwalkers. This is a throwback episode with legendary actor Clint Howard. Clint has been working as a professional actor since he was 2 yrs old, and he first appeared on the show on 11.19.17It was such a compelling & fun episode, l decided it needed to be re-visited!Enjoy this throwback episode, tell a friend, and thanks for listening! This is part 1 and part 2 joined.Part 1: Clint Howard - Actor - Part 1In this episode, Hollywood Legend joins me as we talk about: Golf, Sexual Twister,

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