Fascination Street

B J ThomasTake 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 Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid). B J also sand the theme song to smash hit tv show Growing Pains: As Long As We Got Each Other. This is the FIFTY year anniversary of Raindrops!B J also has the honor of being a member of The Grand Ole Opry, winning 5 Grammy's, as well as having the very first Contemporary Christian album in history to go platinum. In this episode we chat about how he came to be in the music business out of a tiny town outside of Houston, Tx. Then he tells us some stories about some of these hit songs, includ

Thomas McClaryTake 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 Commodores time with Motown Records and how some of the decisions they made impacted future artists with that label. And finally, Thomas let's me play my favorite song of theirs, plus I get to play his BRAND NEW song called Yes (I Still Have Joy)!Follow Thomas on social media:Twit: @ThomasMcClaryInsta: @ThomasMcClaryFB: Thomas McClaryWebsite: ThomasMcClary.com

Rich ManleyTake 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 James Caan in a film that was based on a book Rich wrote, and some upcoming projects. Follow Rich on social media:Twit: @Rich_ManleyInsta: @RichCManleyFB: Rich ManleyWebsite: CultureShockMagic.com & ExpeditionRich.com

Kimberly EwertzTake 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 book's release; so we chat a little more in depth about those chapters, as well as why she wrote the book and what she hopes readers gain from it.Follow Kimberly on social media:FB: Kimberly EwertzGet the book: FamilyRedefinedBook.com

Ambush 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 tracks so get ready to wiggle that booty!Follow Ambush Vin on social media:Twit: @AmbushVinInsta: @AmbushVinFB: Ambush Vin

Vinnie Tortorich #4Take 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 us some details on this new nut butter product; and it's intended use. As usual; Vinnie is a delight to speak with and this episode is just as fun as his previous appearances. Follow Vinnie on social media:Twit: @VinnieTortorichInsta: @VinnieTortorichFB: Vinnie TortorichCheck out NSNGFoods.com Check out: Fitness Confidential Podcast

Tamara PenningtonTake 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 bringing up her ex boyfriend WhatsHisName! Finally we end the show talking about her new podcast called Affected By... in which she and her co-host Pavel talk to folks in varying industries about how they have been AFFECTED BY Covid; and how they "cope, pivot, and make it work". Tamara is quite charming folks; you will love her!Follow Tamara on social media:Twit: @PinkEveInsta: @MrsTamaraKruegerFB: Tamara PenningtonFollow her podcast:Twit: @AffectedByPodInsta: @AffectedByPodFB: Affected By

Cheyenne BentonTake 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: @CosmicCheyenneInsta: @CheyenneBentonFB: Cheyenne BentonWebsite: CheyenneBenton.com

MobleyTake 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 like crazy!!Follow Mobley on social media:Twit: @MobleyWhoInsta: @MobleyWhoFB: MobleyWebsite: MobleyWho.com

Kyle BornheimerTake 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 projects, his experience working with Kathleen Turner and Dolly Parton, plus the podcast The Movie Court that he does with his brother and Stephen Krueger (previous guest).Follow Kyle on social media:Twit: @KyleBornheimerInsta: @KyleBornheimer2075

Peter 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, this film has SEVERAL previous guests in it!). Rolling Thunder (2020) is available on itunes right now!Follow Peter on social media:FB: Peter Pardini

Edward LatimoreTake 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 social media.Follow Ed on social media:Twit: @EdLatimoreInsta: @EdLatimore FB: Ed LatimoreWebsite: EdLatimore.comCheck out his Red Pill / Blue Pill talk on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ShXCepXJ-c

Sammi HaneyTake 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-Shirt company Sammi's Disability Shirts.Follow Sammi on social media:Twit: @SammiHaneySassyInsta: @SammiHaneyFB: Sammi Haney's Disability Shirts .comgrab a t-shirt: Disabilityshirts.com

Elaine PalanceTake 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 probably don't know, and shows me some of his artwork. We end the episode discussing the charities she helps and the kind of work they do. I had a blast getting to know Elaine and I hope you enjoy it as well.Follow Elaine on social media:FB: Elaine Palance

Joseph PoliquinTake 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 Netflix film Project Power.Follow Joseph on social media:Insta: @joesy_pelicanFB: Joseph PoliquinTikTok: Joseph PoliquinCheck out his music:soundcloud.com/henrythefifthreverbnation.com/ht5

Amy StochTake 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 she became a doctor, and of course we talk about her new film Bill & Ted Face The Music, which is the third film in the franchise. Follow Amy on social media:Twit: @AEStoch13Insta: @AmyStoch

Aimee BanksTake 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 and career passion; but deep down she is still a fun loving teenager, so we end the episode talking about the nutty Irish stereotypes! This episode is a lot of fun, Aimee lets me play one of her songs from her upcoming album, and she has a truly fascinating story. Follow Aimee on social media:Twit: @AimeeBanksMusicInsta: @AimeeBanksFB: Aimee Banks MusicWebsite: AimeBanks.net

Ollie HornTake 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 us how to get his recently recorded and as yet UNRELEASED comedy special! Don't tell him I said so, but Ollie is A LOT of fun. In over 200 episodes; there has not been this much laughing. Follow Ollie on social media:Twit: @OllieHornTweetsInsta: @OllieHornPicsFB: Ollie HornWebsite: olliehorn.comPodcasts: JapanByRiverCruise.com pona.app/podcast

Ed 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 about Betty White, and why he felt the need to publicly apologize to his first wife in his new book.Follow Ed on social media:Twit: @TheOnlyEdAsnerInsta: @TheOnlyEdAsnerFB: Ed AsnerGet Ed's new book here: https://amzn.to/3jq9F0P

Scott 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: @ScottRussoFB: Scott Russowww.unwrittenlawofficial.com