Throwback: Damon Wimbley (A.K.A. Kool Rock-Ski) Rap Icon (The Fat Boys) Hey Streetwalkers. This is a throwback episode with guest Damon Wimbley A.K.A. Kool Rock-Ski from the legendary hip hop / rap group The Fat Boys Kool Rock first appeared on the show on 1.23.23 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! Kool Rock-Ski Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Damon Wimbley. You may know Damon by another name... Kool Rock-Ski from the legendary rap group The Fat Boys. That's right Streetwalkers! I got to chat with none other than old school rap and hip hop LEGEND Kool Rock-Ski! In this episode we chat about how he met and formed The Fat Boys, what made their music unique & groundbreaking, and what it was like to be part of the birth of a new genre of music. All along the way we discuss other hip hop and rap pioneers like: Furious Five, Grandmaster Flash, Run DMC, Kurtis Blow, LL Cool J, and even Everlast. Kool Rock talks about the time he met Rick James at Studio 54 before he was even old enough to drink! Kool Rock tells us about his previous podcast 360 Rock Live, and whether or not it will make a comeback. I ask him what the hell "Brrr stickum" means, and there is a fun story behind that. We learn all about the annual Classic Hip Hop and R&B Cookout in NUYC every summer and what the purpose of it is. I find out at the very end that there is currently a petition to get The Fat Boys inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and what Streetwalkers can do to help make it happen. Finally, Kool Rock lets me play his newest musical venture: Hush by Kokane Featuring Kool Rock Ski. This is a little boy's dream come true. Thank you so much Kool Rock! SIGN THE PETITION TO GET THE FAT BOYS INTO THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME: https://www.change.org/p/nominate-the-legendary-group-the-fat-boys-into-the-rock-roll-hall-of-fame

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Throwback: Don McLean - Music Legend / American Icon (American Pie) Hey Streetwalkers. This is a throwback episode with American music icon Don McLean. Don's first appearance on the show was 8.13.21 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! Don McLean Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Don McLean. Legendary singer / songwriter; Don is most known for his super smash hit AMERICAN PIE, which was released FIFTY YEARS AGO this year! In this episode, Don and I chat about: some of his songs, his new and upcoming projects, including: a new album of originals, a new album of covers, a new documentary, a play, a movie, and a new children's book called "American Pie: A Fable" which drops in October. Then he tells us about the true story behind the hit song "Killing Me Softly"; which is not his song, but has a very interesting connection that I bet you didn't know about. Don was kind enough to let me play some of his classic songs during this episode, as well as one of the covers off of his new album of covers called "Still Playin Favorites". Be sure to check out his website for upcoming tour dates (covid permitting). Don McLean is a legend, a brilliant poet and songwriter; but more importantly, he was a super king and generous to me! Enjoy this conversation with a LEGEND. Follow Don on social media: Twit: @DonMcLean Insta: @TheDonMcLean FB: Don McLean (Musician) Website: DonMcLean.com

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Throwback: B J Thomas - Grammy Winning Multi-Platinum Selling Recording Artist Hey Streetwalkers. This is a throwback episode with multi platinum recording artist BJ Thomas. BJ first appeared on the show on 12.14.20. 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! B J Thomas  Take 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, including preforming at the Academy Awards in 1970. We also talk about when he was invited to play FOR Elvis. BJ is kind enough to let me play a song or two. Enjoy! Follow BJ on social media: Twit: @TheBJThomas Insta: @TheBJThomas FB: The B J Thomas

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Taylor Shore - Musician (Lastry / Taylor Shore) Taylor Shore Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Taylor Shore. In this episode, we chat about his growing up in Tunisia, and some of the musical artists that inspired him to follow his dreams. Next, we talk about why he left Tunisia, and the reasons he moved 1900 kilometers away. We do discuss some of the biggest names in music history, and the impact that these artists continue to have on Taylor and his music. We have a short conversation about why he speaks so many languages, and what he went to university for. Then we discuss all things Taylor. His 'Rock & Roll Academy' in Dusseldorf, his solo music career, and being the lead singer for the band Lastry. Taylor shares some surprising (to me) information about Spotify and explains why Lastry's music is not available on that platform. Being the kind and generous soul that he is, Taylor lets me play my favorite song, called We are Unicorns, from his solo project; and he also lets me play my favorite Lastry song, Space & Time. Finally, we end on a discussion about Jack Daniels, rock & roll, metal, progressive rock, and Taylor's upcoming new release schedule. I really enjoyed hanging with Taylor, and I hope we can do it again some time!

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Throwback: Herb Alpert - Grammy Winning Multi-Platinum Selling Recording Artist Hey Streetwalkers. This is a throwback episode with American musician & co-founder of A & M records Herb Alpert. Herb first appeared on the show on 12.21.20. 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!  Herb Alpert Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Herb Alpert. Herb is a multi platinum selling recording artist, producer, multiple Grammy winner, record company executive, philanthropist, and founder of A & M Records. In this episode we chat about when Herb first knew he wanted to play music, why he started a record company (with Jerry Moss), and a few stories behind some of his biggest hits. Herb does let me play a couple of those hits before I talk about his new film Herb Alpert Is... available everywhere now. Follow Herb on social media: Twit: @HerbAlpert Insta: @OfficialHerbAlpert FB: Herb Alpert Website: HerbAlpert.com

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D. B. Sweeney - Actor (Protector / Red Ink / The Cutting Edge) D. B. Sweeney Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know iconic actor D.B. Sweeney. In this episode, we chat about his long and storied career, and some behind the scenes fun; including performing on Broadway with Broadway Joe himself, learning how to ride a horse on the set of a movie he wasn't even in, a famous actor deliberately trying to get D.B. injured on set, and even how an actress' broken leg altered one of the biggest movies of the 90's. D.B. is quite knowledgeable about horse racing and so we trade stories about being at The Kentucky Derby at the same time, before diving into his time as a professional baseball player. He has several film projects in the works currently. 'Protector' (Milla Jovovich) is out NOW, 'Red Ink' recently completed filming, as did the film 'Boot Lake' (part of the 100 Pages Project). 'Last Bastard Standing', 'That's Amore', 'Breaking The Ice', and 'Horsehead' are all in various forms of pre-production; so, we talk a bit about all of these films as well. D. B. is a very passionate supporter of the United States military, so we discuss why that is, and how he is involved in helping our veterans. As we close out the show, I ask D.B. if there was anything else that he wanted to discuss, maybe something I missed. I meant about his career, or himself. His answer was not at all what I was expecting, and it shows how selfless D.B. is. Bravo, Mr. Sweeney. Check out 'Protector' in theaters now, and keep your eyes peeled for all of his upcoming projects.

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THROWBACK: Dr. Drew Pinsky (Loveline / Teen Mom) Hey Streetwalkers. This is a throwback episode with addiction medicine specialist & media personality Dr. Drew Pinsky. Dr. Drew's first appearance on the show was 11.11.18 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!  Dr. Drew Pinsky (Loveline / Teen Mom) Join me this week as I talk to board certified physician and addiction medical specialist Dr. Drew Pinsky. In this episode we chat about why he got into medicine and why he chose to focus on addiction. We also talk about the current homeless epidemic and Dr. Drew's assertion and prediction that a serious disease outbreak is imminent. We discuss the state of psychiatric hospitals in America in 2018, as well as how important prostate check ups are. For more information on Prostate cancer got to www.PCF.org Check out Dr. Drew on his podcasts: This Life, Weekly Infusion, The Adam and Drew Show, Dr. Drew Podcast, and Swole Patrole. Also catch Dr. Drew on "Midday Live" weekdays at noon on 790 KABC in LA. DrDrew.com Dr. Drew on Social Media: Twit: @DrDrew Insta: @DrDrewPinsky FB: Dr. Drew  

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Nick Leisure Returns! - Director / Writer / Producer (Golden / Last The Night) Nick Leisure Returns! Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know even more about Nick Leisure. Nick is a writer, director, and producer of several films, including one that is coming out THIS WEEK! In this episode, Nick and I catch up on things since his last appearance on the show (9/19/22). We chat about his newest feature film called GOLDEN, which hits theaters nationwide this Friday. Golden stars: Brian Austin Green, Glenn Plummer, Massi Furlan, Robert Miano, Alena Savostakova, and Josh Gilmer. Nick wrote, produced, and directed this film and it is distributed by Level 33 Entertainment. I do ask Nick about his feature project, which is a bio pic about Raymond "Shrimp Boy" Chow, a real-life Chinese Mafia story that took place in San Francisco. We also discuss a project that I pitched to him on his first appearance, the life story of Richard Stanley, a California bank robber and previous guest of the show! Nick shares fun behind the scenes stories involving the Mexican Police, an attempted shake down, and Skittles. We also discuss a couple of his upcoming films including 'New Year's Absolution' (out later this year), as well as 'The Last Bride' which stars previous guest Charlotte Kirk (slated for the end of 2026, early 2027). Finally, Nick shares some breaking news about his 20-picture producing deal with media giant PalmStar Media and Kevin Scott Frakes. Also, BONUS..... Nick is giving away tickets to the red-carpet Hollywood premier of GOLDEN! Nick himself explains the details on how to win them in the episode; so, pay attention!

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THROWBACK: Dina "The Spicy Meatball" Parise - 2015 Pro Mod Drag Racing World Champion ************ THROWBACK EPISODE: DINA PARISE **************** Hey Streetwalkers. This is a throwback episode with drag racing champion Dina Parise. Dina A.k.A. The Spicy Meatball, first appeared on the show on 7.10.23. 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!  Dina Parise Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Dina Parise. In this episode, we chat about her growing up on Long Island, Ny., and how she became a professional ice skater for The Ice Capades. Next we move onto how she met her husband; who was an adiv street racer. Dina shares some street racing stories that helped convince her husband to stop street racing, and get onto the track. We explore what made Dina fall in love with the sport of drag racing, and how she evolved into a Pro Mod World Champion. Of course we discuss her 3000 hp Cadillac named Stella. Finally, we cover where her racing team is at now, and Dina shares information about a charity that helps uplift women pre / during / and post cancer treatments. Oh... and we find out why Dina is called The Spicy Meatball!

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Geoffrey Blake Returns! - Actor (Contact / Forrest Gump / Castaway) Geoffrey Blake Returns! Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know even more about actor Geoffrey Blake. Geoffrey first appeared on the show back on July 28, 2025. So we don't do the "get to know you' bit in this episode; go back and check out the previous one for that. In this episode, we discuss more of his projects and career than we did last time. We talk about his experiences on Forrest Gump, Men At Work, Contact, Castaway, Renegade, 21 Jump Street, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Midway, Rated X, FernGully, and so much more. Geoffrey shares stories from the sets of so many of your favorite movies, behind the scenes, and even audition tales; and even spilling some secrets. Do you know who was cast as the lead on 21 Jump Street before Johnny Depp? You will! I even find out what it is like to work with some of the biggest directors in history, not once, but several times. What is it like to meet the Dalai Lama? What is Geoffrey's biggest residual payday? Who are his favorite actors working today? What the hell is The Pickle? All of this and more, plus the next film you can catch him in. Enjoy!

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THROWBACK: Roger Mooking - Chef / TV Personality / Musician / Artist / Author *************** THROWBACK EPISODE: ROGER MOOKING ******************* Hey Streetwalkers. This is a throwback episode with celebrated hip hop artist, Chef, & restauranteur Roger Mooking. Roger first appeared on the show on 2.3.2025. 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!  Roger Mooking Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Roger Mooking. Roger is a chef, a TV personality, a musician, artist, and author. In this episode, we chat about why his family moved from Trinidad to Edmonton, Alberta when he was a toddler. Then we get into why he got into music, and we cover his music career highlights; including MC Mystic, The Maximum Definitive, and Bass Is Base.  Next, we discuss why he decided to get into the culinary world, and how he ended up getting his first TV show. Of course we talk about the many shows that have followed, even to this very day. I fanboy a little bit about when I first discovered Roger, and he lets me plat my favorite song of his. Then we talk about his relationship with time, and time as a concept itself. Finally, we do a deep dive into his newest album and accompanying book. The album is called 'SoundBites', and the book is called 'Curious Sounds'. Spoiler alert... Roger lets me play my favorite song from the new album! Both are available everywhere and RogerMooking.com. We even do a little talking about Roger being inducted into the Black BBQ Hall Of Fame! Don't miss Roger popping up everywhere on The Food Network, Food Network Canada, The Cooking Channel, and of course his newest show 'Breaking Bread with Roger Mooking' on Amazon Prime

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Tre Russo - Musician (Soundivision) Tre Russo Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Tre Russo. Tre is the bass player and front man for the new band out of San Diego, Soundivision. Tre is also the son of pop punk legend Scott Russo; but we really focus on Tre and his new band. In this episode, we chat about his getting into music, and what made him and his friends decide to put a band together. Then we talk about their writing & producing style, and some of the previous incarnations of the band before they settled on this lineup. Of course, Tre shares stories of growing up around his dad and Unwritten Law, and the impact that environment and the array of musicians that were always around. Soundivision consists of Tre Russo, Kerek Martinson, and DJ Hernandez. Soundivision's debut album "Invincible" is available everywhere, and Tre even lets le play my favorite track from the record. We go all over the place in this one, and Tre gives some peeks behind the curtain of what it is like to not only grow up with musical inspiration and support, but how that support manifests itself even into his adult years. Follow Soundivision on Instagram and catch one of their live shows if you have the chance.

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Robert Carradine RIP 1954-2026 (Re-Release) This is a re-release of my interview with Robert Carradine Robert Carradine 1954-2026 Robert Carradine Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Robert Carradine. Bobby is part of the iconic Carradine family. From his father John to his brothers Keith, David, & Michael, to his niece Martha Plimpton, and his daughter Ever Carradine; this family is Hollywood royalty! In this episode, Bobby and I chat about so many of the things he has done. We discuss his first ever film, working with John Wayne, Revenge of the Nerds with James Cromwell and where that laugh came from! We also dive into his twenty year long career as a professional race car driver for Lotus, and the 24 Hours Of Daytona with Paul Newman. Bobby shares stories including using a bull whip to break a cigarette out of Jamie Lee Curtis' mouth! We cover his playing Lizzie McGuire's dad on the entire run of that show plus the movie, and even a weird "Wife Swap" story involving NFL great Terrell Owens. Finally, we chat about his band "The Checks" and his podcast "Party Nerds Pop-Cast". Both of these projects are with his good buddy Richard Gabai. I have checked out the show, and I think it's definitely worth giving a listen. I think you will enjoy it. Bobby graciously lets me play one of the songs by The Checks, and I think you will enjoy that as well. I can't thank Bobby enough for being on the show. Make sure you show him some love!

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Jesse James Leija - 2X World Boxing Champion (WBC 1994 / IBA 1998) [Episode #500] Jesse James Leija Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know San Antonio's very own Jesse James Leija. Jesse is a 2-time world champion boxer; having won the WBC belt in 1994 and the IBA belt in 1998. In this episode, we chat about growing up in San Antonio, and the series of events that led him to become a fighter. We also dive into a couple of his fights; especially his 4-fight series against Azuma Nelson. The Champ explains the difference between being a 'tough' fighter, and a 'smart' fighter, and then we jump into why his father was his trainer for Jesse's entire career. Along the way, Jesse James shares stories of hanging out with Sylvester Stallone, and even how he managed to sneak his way into a meeting with Muhammad Ali himself! I ask him about some of his other fights with Sugar Shane Mosely, Louie Espinoza, Arturo Gatti, and Oscar De La Hoya; before we trade opinions on the new spectacle of "boxing" involving Jake Paul, and what that is doing to the sport of boxing. Jesse James Leija is an advocate for mental health, started The Miracle League of San Antonio, owns Leija Boxing and Fitness gym, has the longest running charity golf tournament in San Antonio, and even started his own charitable foundation called The Leija Family Foundation. We touch on ALL of these things and more! Jesse James Leija has been a fixture in the city and is a name I have known for as far back as I can remember. It was an honor to speak with such a fantastic steward of my hometown. THIS IS EPISODE #500! THANK YOU, STREETWALKERS!!

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Eddie Alfano - Actor / Writer / Producer (Mondays at The Office / Cops and Robbers) Eddie Alfano Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Eddie Alfano. Eddis is an actor, writer, and producer originally from Long Island, but now living in Los Angeles. In this episode, we chat about his early life. Prior to acting, Eddie was an athlete, and then a number cruncher at Ernst & Young. That didn't last long, because he got super bored! So Eddie moved to Los Angeles to become a stripper. As part of the 'Latin Hunks' male stripping company, Eddie entertained the ladies by night, while working the front desk at Gold's Gym..... and then he got into acting! Eddie fell in love with acting, and then it was off to the races. He landed roles in a few things and then declared himself an actor! Then the strike happened and he had to re-evaluate everything. We definitely discuss his '5 Year Plan' and his thoughts on quitting. Eddie shares stories of his much-beloved mentor, as well as some fun stories involving Theatre East, and some of his short film projects. We talk about some of his friends in the business, and a film or two that he starred in. Finally, we touch on his role in 'On cinema', and an up-and-coming actor that Eddie thinks really has the goods. Make sure you check out Eddie's social media, and his You Tube channel, where a ton of his stuff can be seen.

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Bo Donaldson Returns! - Musician (Bo Donaldson and The Heywoods) Bo Donaldson Returns! Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know even more about Bo Donaldson. You know Bo as the keyboardist for the platinum selling 1970s & 80s band Bo Donaldson and The Heywoods. Bo's first appearance on the show was in March 2025. In this episode, we catch up with what Bo has been up to since our last conversation. Bo and his band are part of the entertainment for a couple of 70s themed rock & roll cruises coming up. One in March of 2026 and the next in Jan of 2027. Bo will also be at the Missouri Cherry Blossom Festival in April of 2026. Bo Donaldson and The Heywoods have also released a new album of covers called 'Have A Nice Decade'! Because he is such a great guy, Bo lets me play my favorite track off the new record. Also in this episode, Bo shares his experiences seeing The Beatles three times in concert, as well as his ongoing royalty issues with Universal Music Group. Naturally we discuss 2026 as the 55th anniversary of the first (of 300) concerts that Bo Donaldson and The Heywoods opened for The Osmonds. A chat between Bo & me would not be complete if I didn't bring up his love of Skyline Chili, and who would I be, if I didn't ask Bo to send me a thing I don't deserve! Follow Bo everywhere, and if you are near any of his appearances, show up and tell him you heard him on the show!

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Deirdre Lovejoy - Actress (The Wire / Raising Dion / The Black List) Deirdre Lovejoy Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Deirdre Lovejoy (DD). In this episode, we chat about her growing up in Indiana, and what made her mom tell her to get into acting. Next, we talk about an insane freak accident that almost took her whole hand off! Naturally I ask her about moving to Brookly after having lived in Manhattan for so long. We touch on her stint on the television show 'Bones', as well as her arc on 'The Blacklist'. Then we dive into one of my all-time favorite shows, 'Raising Dion'. I love this show, so I geek out a little, before we talk about her getting cast in the greatest show of all time, 'The Wire'. Then, we talk about a super rare condition that DD was later diagnosed with, following some really scary events (Stress Related Seizure Disorder). Deirdre shares with me the details of the play she is writing about some of her traumatic experiences (Trauma Nova), and how she plans to put the show on at this year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival, in Scotland. We also discuss her other play (Bird Elephant China), which chronicled some unrelated traumatic events. Finally, we end talking about her love for NBA basketball, and her beloved New York Knicks. You can catch DD on the previously mentioned shows, as well as the upcoming seasons of 'Daredevil Born Again', and Diarra From Detroit.

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Jay Glennie - Author (The Making of Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood) Jay Glennie Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know author Jay Glennie. Jay is the author of MANY, MANY large format books covering the making of certain films. In this episode, Jay and I chat about how he came to this very specific niche writing. Jay has written several books on the behind the scenes and making of some of the greatest films in history. We begin with his goal to interview British Oscar winners, and what he intended to do with those interviews and notes. Then we jump into hoe he turned his passion into a real job. Jay has written books on Raging Bull, The Deer Hunter, Trainspotting, as others. His newest book is called "The Making of Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. It is an in depth look into what it took to bring Tarantino's vision to fruition. Jay flew all over the world, interviewing the actors, producers, costumers, set designers, and just about everyone who worked on the film. He brings to life the intensity and tirelessness that was the journey to get this film made. This 170,000+ word tome dives deep; with interviews and stories from just about everyone involved and brings to life some of the most amazing photographs, props, and set pieces of this cinematic masterpiece. Jay shares stories of his road to get some of these interviews, and how he even came into contact with some of the greatest actors, producers, and directors of the last century. We cover his journey of making his first couple of books and carry Jay's journey right on through to his NEXT two books and are slated to be released this year and the next. Great tales of meeting and getting to know some of the greats; Like Robert De Niro, Martin Scorsese, Mick Jagger, Quentin Tarantino, Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio, Spencer Garrett, and so many more. Jay also explains HOW to talk to some of these icons, who are approached every day. The Making of Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood is 8 pounds of AWESOME! It is available EVERYWHERE you get good books and just happens to be on sale (50% off) at the time of this episode's release (Amazon), so go get it for the movie lover in your life or get it for yourself. I guarantee that you will NOT be disappointed! 

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Jack Seavor McDonald - Actor (Never Have I Ever / Hacks / Ted) Jack Seavor McDonald Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Jack Seavor McDonald. Jack is an actor and an improv player in television & film. In this episode, we get to know Jack, and why he decided to become an actor. He shares stories of growing up and always finding a way to make people laugh. Jack tells the story of the unique way that he was able to join the SAG / AFTRA actors union, and how he raised the funds to pay for it. We also discuss Jack's experiences on the sets of some of the projects he has worked on, including Hacks, the TV show TED, Never Have I Ever, and my personal thoughts on both Hacks and Young Sheldon. Jack breaks down what it is like to work with and for Mindy Kaling, as well as working with and for Seth MacFarlane. I dive deep into what would make Jack get into improv, and what he has gained from it. You can find Jack and his improv group performing around the Los Angeles area as HEAT WAVE. Look for Jack on all of your favorite tv shows; as well as his new film "Ick". Bonus points if you can sneak up and scare the daylights out of him on Halloween!

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Mike Jack - 20x Guinness World Record Holder (Mike Jack Eats Heat) Mike Jack Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Mike Jack. Mike is professional competitive eater of hot and spicey things. Known worldwide as Mike Jack Eats Heat, Mike holds (or held) 20 Guinness World Records. In this episode, we get into how and why Mike got into the competitive eating competition world, and we touch on some of his many records. We cover the craziest ones, as well as some of the more bizarre ones. I also get him to explain to me the body mechanics behind eating hot stuff and what it does to his stomach and intestinal linings. Mike shares stories of his competition experiences; both the during and the aftereffects of putting that much capsaicin in his tum-tum. From "Cap Cramps" to "Thunderclap Headaches". Mike spares no detail. We even discuss some of the non-competition challenges that he has completed. This dude ate 71 of those Paqui One Chip Challenge things! Finally, we discuss the several television shows he has appeared on and his own line of hot sauces. Mike Jack eats Heat Sauces come in 4 varieties currently. East Coast Vibes, Taco Tuesday, Rise and Shine, and Tropical fury. Check out Mike's videos all over social media, and enjoy NOT doing what he does!

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James DuMont #5 - Actor (Hunting Season) James DuMont #5 Take a walk with me down Fascination Street, as I get to know even more about James DuMont. This is James' FIFTH time on the show; so we don't do a whole deep dive into his past. But we do a little bit of some digging into some of his older stories. In this episode, James shares fun stories about growing up and the moment he realized that something he did could affect the hearts, minds, and emotions of the people around him. Then we get into the importance of storytelling and what it means to be a storyteller. We chat a little about his previous Christmas movie called 'Candy Cane Lane' and even some fun behind the scenes about a project he is working on with his son Kelton. James discusses a recent change up in his representation, and how that is coming along. Finally, we get into his new film 'Hunting Season'; where he stars alongside the iconic Mel Gibson. Hilarious stories of setbacks and growth, plus things he learned on the set of this film. Even after more than 30 years in the industry, it's good to know that James can always learn a new nugget to help him in his career. 'Hunting Season' is available everywhere on VOD and stars: Mel Gibson, Sofia Hublitz, Shelley Hennig, James DuMont, and many more amazing actors. I can't wait for you to see James in his dope ass Stetson Hat!

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Filmmaker (& HS principal) Derek Garrison talks about WHY he made his new feature film VAN DAMNED.
(spoiler alert: it's a GREAT reason) #VanDamnedMovie

Filmmaker Derek Garrison (Van Dammed) talks about a recent road trip & the most important thing; BBQ.

Derek Garrison - Public Educator / Filmmaker (Van Damned)

Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as l get to know Derek Garrison. Derek is an Oregon HS principal by day, filmmaker by night. In this episode, we chat about his feature film VAN DAMNED, and the charming reason he made it.
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Derek Garrison - Public Educator / Filmmaker (Van Damned) Derek Garrison Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Derek Garrison. Derek is the principal at a public high school in Oregon. He is also a filmmaker. In this episode, we get to know Derek and what made him decide to be a public school educator, and more specifically a principal. We also find out if he is the cool principal or not! We take a small detour and discuss one of the most important topics of our generation: Bar-B-Que on a cross-country road trip. Then we get into Derek's filmmaking. He has made several short films and other projects; and we cover a fair bit of them. We do discuss his recent short film called 'A Hint of Menace'; which is available for free on YouTube. Then we talk about his new feature film called 'Van Damned'. The behind the scenes of the making of this film is very fascinating to me. The reason that Derek decided to make this film, makes him one of the coolest dad's I have ever come across. I won't spoil the reasons here, but trust me, there aren't a ton of fathers who would do this for this reason. Derek shares some of the journey and obstacles that were in the way, and how he maneuvered around and through them to get this feature made. 'Van Damned' is doing great things on the festival circuit, and at the time of this episode's release; SHOULD be available to stream on most platforms. Check your favorite streamers & VOD platforms. I can't wait to see what else Derek has up his sleeve for future projects. 

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Guitarist Brian Bonsall talks about playing to his biggest crowd in Las Vegas on the 'When We Were Young' tour with The Ataris in 2023.

Brian Bonsall explains how, (after acting), he came to be part of the pop punk band The Ataris. #poppunk

Former child actor turned rockstar; Brian Bonsall talks about the health concerns that hit REALLY close to his home earlier this year.

Actor Brian Bonsall talks about his experience working with Karen Duffy & Rick Ducommun on the set of BLANK CHECK (1994)

Former child actor Brian Bonsall shares a fun behind the scenes story about the Home Alone movies. #merrychristmas #bts