Fascination Street

Actress - Audrey Walters (Big Kill / Preacher)This episode is with actress Audrey Walters. Audrey can be seen in AMC's Preacher, ABC's Killer Women, and the upcoming western film Big Kill. In this episode we talk about her growing up in Texas, what got her into acting, and her organization Talk To The Camera; which is a program that helps get kids comfortable in front of a camera.Follow Audrey on Social Media:Twit: @AudieWaltersInsta: @AudreyWaltersFB: Audrey WaltersFollow Talk To The Camera:Twit: @TalkTo_CameraInsta: @TTTCameraFB: Talk To The Camera

A. J. Garces - Comedian / MusicianThis episode is with San Antonio based comedian A. J. Garces. In this episode we talk about his previous career as a pop musician, his getting into stand up comedy, his podcast Amine Boys, and his new comedy website ZeroAndSidekick.com *** A.J. will be performing stand up at The Aztec Theatre in downtown San Antonio on Sept 20th! join me, tweet at me, I have FSP stickers to give out.Get tickets to see A.J. at The Aztec here https://www.rawartists.org/tickets/purchase/2458/352382Follow A.J. on:Twit: @TheAJGarcesInsta: @TheAJGarcesFB: A.J. GarcesFollow Zero And Sidekick: ZeroAndSidekick.comTwit: @ZeroAndSidekickInsta: @ZeroAndSidekickFB: Zero And SidekickVisit AnimeBoysPod.com

Lisa Roisum - AuthorThis week Connecticut mother turned author Lisa Roisum joins me on Fascination Street to talk about what got her into writing and what her first two books are about. There is a give away in this episode do listen carefully! Follow Lisa on social media:Twit: @Roisum_LisaInsta: LisaRoisumFB: Lisa Roisum Author

Josh Scheinblum - Investigative Reporter (KCRG; Cedar Rapids, IA.)On this episode I get to speak with Josh Scheinblum. Josh is a investigative reporter for KCRG TV in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In this episode we talk about how a YouTube contest basically got his career started. We also discuss the difference between a tv personality and an actual journalist.. are Sean Hannity and Rachel Maddow journalists? We talk about his work on an Emmy winning CBS news story, and working with Katie Couric PLUS we end the show by discussing the difference between whiskey and bourbon. This is a very insightful episode.Follow Josh on Social Media:Twit: @JoshShineyInsta: @JoshShineyFB: Josh Scheinblumemail Josh: Josh.Scheinblum@KCRG.com

Bill Watterson - Director / Screenwriter (Dave Made A Maze)Finally I get to meet Bill Watterson; Writer / Director / Actor and occasional co-host of the Nooner Podcast. Bill and I sit on his downtown L.A. rooftop and talk about traffic, his coming to L.A., his movie: Dave Made A Maze, and some new projects he has been working on.***PLUS IM GIVING AWAY A DAVE MADE A MAZE MOVIE POSTER AUTOGRAPHED BY BILL WATTERSON*** (RT for a chance to win)***Saturn Awards photo credit Albert L. Ortega 2018***Follow Bill on Social Media:Twit: @BillTweetersonInsta: @Not_That_Bill_WattersonFB: Bill Watterson (its the first one)Follow Dave Made A Maze:Twit: @DaveMadeATweetInsta: @DaveMadeAMazeFB: Dave Made A Maze

Braden Barrie - Musician / YouTuber (SayWeCanFly)This week, my guest is Braden Barrie, also known as SayWeCanFly. Braden is a musician and lyricist from Canada who has been writing, making, and distributing his own songs since he high school. He has a giant following in Canada and the U.S. A lot of his songs are thematically dark and contemplative; therapeutic in some ways. I really enjoy his songs and getting to know a little bit about him. I'm sure you will too.Special thanks to Mikey Selenis for making this interview happen.SayWeCanFly is opening for Plain White T's Beginning in November.Go to Plainwhitets,com for tour info and tickets! Braden's Podcast:Coffee Thoughts Podcast is available on iTunes and Soundcloud Braden's Social Media:Twitter: @SayWeCanFlyInsta: @SayWeCanFlyFB: Braden BarrieWebsite: BradenBarrie.comand SayWeCanFly.netalso bandsintown.com

Neil Sandilands - Actor (The Flash / Hap and Leonard)Join me this episode where I am honored to get to speak with Neil Sandilands. Neil has been acting for a number of years, and you know him from: CW's The Flash, Hap & Leonard, The 100, and The Americans. Neil and I talk about some pretty interesting stuff AND he lets us hear a beautiful song he did a few years ago called 'BREINSKADE' sung entirely in his native language of Afrikaans!!Follow Neil on Social Media:Twitter: @RealSandilandsInstragram: @RealSandilandsFacebook: Facebook.com/NeilSandilandsNeilSandilands.com

Sam Medina - Actor (Mile 22 / Venom / Alita: Battle Angel)This episode is with actor & director Sam Medina. We talk about growing up in Viet Nam, the process of coming to the U.S., surviving hurricane Katrina, and launching his acting career, his inspirations, and working with Kimbo Slice. You can see Sam in theaters now in the Mark Walberg action movie MILE 22, in October in Tom Hardy's VENOM, and in December in James Cameron and Robert Rodriguez animated film ALITA: BATTLE ANGEL.Follow Sam on Social Media:Insta: @SamMedinaOfficialFB: Sam Medina

Marty Yu - Actor / Podcaster (Nooner Podcast)Lucky me! I got to hang out with Mary Yu at his home in L.A. I have been listening to Marty's podcast; THE NOONER, since it debuted in June of 2011. It is the first show I listen to every week. In this episode we get to know Marty: where he grew up, what got him into acting & podcasting, we find out he was an athlete (what?) and Marty tells us a story about him, raw clams, and Jimmy Kimmel.Check out Marty's podcast THE NOONER on The Smodcast Network and everywhere podcasts are available.Follow Marty & Nooner Podcast on social media:Twit: @MartyYu @NoonerPodcastInsta: @MartyYu1 @NoonerPodcastFB: Marty Yu

Scott Takeda - Actor (Gone Girl)Actor Scott Takeda chats with me for a bit about his first successful career, which was broadcast journalism. Then we talk about his switch to acting, again successfully! Scott is blowing up. He can currently be seen in The Tale (HBO), Drunk History, and The Man In The High Castle. You have seen him previously in: Gone Girl, The Dallas Buyers Club, The Space Between Us, and a ton more.Follow Scott on Social Media:Twitter: @ScottTakedaInstagram: @ScottTakedaFacebook.com/ScottTakedaScottTakeda.comTakedaEntertainment.comScottTakedaPhotography.com

Chef Damaris Phillips - Food Network StarThis episode is my conversation with Chef Damaris Phillips. Damaris won season 9 of The Next Food Network Star, had her own T.V. show called Southern At Heart, currently one of the gorgeous faces of The Food Network's various competition shows, and her current Food Channel show Southern and Hungry with Rutledge Wood."Suddenly what you're eating matters less than who you're eating it with" -- Chef Damaris Phillips"Damaris is one part southern belle, one part southern trucker" -- Guy FieriFollow Damaris on social media:Twitter: @ChefDPhilipsInstagram: @ChefDPhillipsFacebook: Facebook.com/ChefDamarisPhillipsWebsite: DamarisPhillips.comand follow her lifestyle brand and blog:Twitter: @BluebirdandBInstagram: BlueirdAndBlackberriesFacebook: Facebook.com/BluebirdAndBlackberries

Actors From - Tecumseh! #2In this episode I return to Chillicothe, Ohio to interview the CEO and producer, as well as 6 of the actors in this breathtaking and important story. We talk about how they came to be in this drama, what the heck a producer actually does, what they all get out of it, and how relevant this story still is. Special thanks to Kevin Raney for helping make this happen. This episode includes:Actors: Etienne Wegrzyniak, Malcolm Hayden, Ella Embry, Robert Neal, Susan Leist, Kim Greenwalt, andCEO / Producer: Brandon SmithPurchase Tickets; TecumsehDrama.comFollow the show on Social Media:Twit: @TecumsehDramaInsta: @TecumsehDramaFB: Tecumseh Outdoor Drama Follow the guests on Social Media:Insta: @17EWegrzyniak @Mally__H @HellaEnchanted @NoProbsRobs @SuSuGoddess81 @KimGreenwaltFB: Etienne Wegrzyniak / Malcolm Hayden / Ella Embry / Robert Neal / Susan Leist / Kim Greenwalt / Brandon A Smith

Jarrod Bunch Part 2 - Actor / NFL First Round Draft Pick (1991)Welcome back for Part 2 of my inspiring interview with Jarrod Bunch! In this episode we talk about his multiple foot & knee surgeries, the end of his NFL career, transitioning into an actor; where he appeared in Shaft the movie, Django Unchained, and even played George Foreman! We also talk about competing in the Pan Am Games this past March, and a (potential) head coaching position in the works!Follow Jarrod on Social Media:Twitter: @JarrodBunchInsta: @JarrodBunch4RealFB: Jarrod BunchWebsites:JarrodBunch.comEmtageBeauty.com

Jarrod Bunch Part 1 - Actor / NFL First Round Draft Pick (1991)Last February I had the opportunity to meet up with ex NFL Running Back & Full Back Jarrod Bunch. In this episode we talk about him growing up in a tiny town in OH, competitive weight lifting in high school, NFL Draft Day in 1991 (where he was drafted in the first round), and we talk about his fantastic rookie season with the New York Giants. This is part 1. Make sure you come back this Thursday for part 2. This is a great story of adversity, triumph, more adversity, and even more triumph.Follow Jarrod on Social Media:Twitter: @JarrodBunchInsta: @JarrodBunch4RealFB: Jarrod BunchWebsites:JarrodBunch.comEmtageBeauty.com

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 Tyler Moore Show, Lou Grant, his touring one man show: A Man And His Prostate, and we even talk about Ed's newest book: The Grouchy Historian. Last month Ed Asner allegedly passed away in a car accident. I ASSURE YOU THAT THIS IS NOT TRUE. I KNOW THIS FOR 100% CERTAIN. THIS WAS A RIDICULOUS HOAX.Ed's Social Media:Twitter: @TheOnlyEdAsnerInstagram: @TheOnlyEdAsnerFB: Ed AsnerAmazon link to Ed's newest book: https://amzn.to/2MXrMuSLink for tickets: www.amanandhisprostate.comLink to Autism website: www.edasnerfamilycenter.orgLink to donate: www.edasnerfamilycenter.org/donate

Mondo The Moonrock - Hip Hop ArtistDuring my last visit to Los Angeles, I met a fellow out-of-towner. We got to talking and as it turns out he is a rapper from Cleveland. We traded information and after I got back home, Mondo called in to let me interview him. There are a couple of clips of his songs within, but be sure to purchase his music from wherever you buy music. Amazon link below.Follow Mondo The Moonrock on social media:Twitter: @Earth2MondoInsta: @Earth2MondoF.B.: @MondoTheMoonrockMondo's website: www.Mondothemoonrock.xyz

Bri Bagwell - Musician (Country Singer)I caught up with SIX time consecutive (and current) Texas Female Country Singer of the Year Bri Bagwell at a show in Cibolo, Tx recently and we talked in her tour bus while she was getting ready to go on stage. Super friendly and extremely talented; Bri graciously granted me permission to play a couple of her BRAND NEW songs on this episode! She is a great live performer; so be sure to check her website for tour dates near you.Follow Bri on social media:Twitter: @BriBagwellInstagram: @BriBagwellFB: Bri BagwellWebsite: BriBagwell.comAmazon Link to Bri's Album: https://amzn.to/2Lp5HnZSongs included: Cheat On Me & Graffiti

Adam Tsekhman - Actor (Legends of Tomorrow)You know Adam from the CW's mega hit show LEGENDS OF TOMORROW; where he plays Gary Green, an agent with the Time Bureau. In this episode we talk about growing up in Canada, acting in Russia, Legends of Tomorrow, and his upcoming movie DRAGGED ACCROSS CONCRETE starring Mel Gibson and Vince Vaughn.Enjoy!Follow Adam on Social Media:Twitter: @TsekyInsta: TsekyFB: Adam TsekhmanGary Green Pop figure: atomicoctopusdesigns.com

Dan Davidson - Actor (Sicario: Day of the Soldado)This week, Comedian and actor Dan Davidson chats with me about getting started in comedy, transitioning to acting, and his new film Sicario: Day of the Soldado. IN THEATERS NOW!Follow Dan on Social Media:Twitter: @TheDanDavidsonInstagram: @TheDanDavidsonFacebook: Facebook.com/GoSeeDan

Tom Malloy - Actor (#Screamers)Actor, writer, producer, and film fund raiser Tom Malloy chats with me this week about his Amazon show Midtown, his upcoming graphic novel Badass Girls and his book Bankroll: A New Approach To Financing Feature Films. We also talk about what made him decide to wear so many hats, and we talk about his feature film #Screamers currently out on iTunes and VOD everywhere.Tom's Social Media:Twitter: @TommyMalloyInsta: TomMalloyAmazon Link to Tom's book: https://amzn.to/2Mt3ec6Amazon Link to Midtown: https://amzn.to/2Mq0QmdLink to Film Making Videos: FilmMakingStuffHQ.comTom's Links:TomMalloy.comTomMalloyComedy.comGlassHouseDistribution.comBankrollYourMovie.com