Fascination Street

Winston Watts - 4 Time Olympic Jamaican Bobsledder Part 1 Over the summer, while I was in Evanston, Wyoming, I got to meet Winston Watts. Winston Watts is a 4 time Olympic athlete with the Jamaican Bobsled Team. Winston was kind enough to hang out with me and let me pick his brain for a couple of hours. This is part 1. In this episode we talk about Winston growing up in Jamaica, playing soccer, an...

Paul Skog - Savior of The Jamaican Bobsled Team (Part 2) This is part 2 of my interview with city attorney Paul Skog. In addition to being a city prosecutor, and a county defense attorney; Paul is the Director Of Operations - North America for the Jamaica Bobsled Team. In this interview we talk about Paul getting to meet a Prince and a King! We also talk about his work with the Jamaican bobsled te...

Paul Skog - Savior of The Jamaican Bobsled Team (Part 1) Over the summer my wife took a temporary contracted job in Evanston, Wyoming. I took the opportunity to travel there for a couple of weeks. While I was there I got to interview city attorney Paul Skog. In addition to being a city prosecutor, and a county defense attorney; Paul is the Director Of Operations - North America for the Jamaica Bob...

Wayne Pere - Actor (American Horror Story) Take walk down Fascination Street with me as I get to know actor Wayne Pere. You know Wayne from some of his previous projects like: Halt and Catch Fire, The Magicians, American Horror Story; Apocalypse, and his recent film Venom. In this episode we discuss why he chose acting, we talk a little about his career, and we talk about the importance of NOT BEI...

Viet Nguyen - Director (Flash / Legends of Tomorrrow) In this episode I chat with Viet Nguyen. Viet is a film maker who grew up in Austin, Tx, and had a VERY influential high school teacher (Rob Thomas; creator of Veronica Mars, izombie, etc). In this episode we talk about growing up in Austin, his continuing relationship with Rob Thomas, as well as his feature film CRUSH THE SKULL, and his foray...

Morgan Catron - Musician / Therapist This episode is with Morgan Catron. Morgan is a recreational therapist currently working at the Wyoming state hospital in Evanston. My wife met her while working at that facility. In this episode Morgan tells us why she became a therapist, some of the benefits of being a registered Cherokee Native. She also plays a couple of songs LIVE "in studio". I have been...

Joni Bovill - Actress (Bosch) In this episode, I get to talk with the rarest of the rare: THE DAUGHTER OF A SHARECROPPER! I had the opportunity to speak with the lovely Joni Bovill. Joni has a GREAT story. From growing up the youngest of 12 children to becoming a corporate dynamo, and then realizing her dream of becoming an actress. We also talk about her roles on Bosch, How To Get Away With Murde...

Joe From Thinking Sideways Podcast Alright folks. I have already released an episode with 1 of the 3 hosts of the world famous and insanely popular true crime podcast THINKING SIDEWAYS! This is my interview with the SECOND of the three. This time I get to chat with Joe from Thinking Sideways. In this interview Joe explains what the hell Dragon Boat racing is, how the three hosts met and why they d...

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 ps...

Ashley Arpel Greenwald - Actress / Baker In this episode I chat with actress, baker, and caterer Ashley Arpel Greenwald. We chat about why she got into acting, some of her first roles (including Kevin Smith's Cop Out), as well as getting to work with some of the greats: Bruce Willis, Russell Brand, Helen Mirin, and Nick Cage! We also chat about her recent films Destined To Ride and working with Jo...

Jesse Vest - Musician (Days Of The New / Tantric) This episode is my conversation with Jesse Vest. Jesse is the founding bass player for the 90's rock band Days Of The New and ALSO the founding bass player for the 2000's rock band Tantric! This was a fun conversation with an actual rock star. In this episode we talk about what drew him to music, his time with Days Of The New and Tantric, as well a...

Steve From Thinking Sideways Podcast Ok guys and gals! I managed to track down one of the three hosts of the world famous and insanely popular true crime podcast THINKING SIDEWAYS! This is my interview with Steve from Thinking Sideways. In this interview we chat about the many similarities between him and I, as well as what got him into podcasting. We also talk about how the three hosts met and wh...

Jennifer Irwin - Author (A Dress the Color Of The Sky) This episode is my conversation with author Jennifer Irwin. In this episode we talk about why boarding school is a great idea, why fathers should stick around and help raise their kids, what got her into writing, and her new VERY popular book: A DRESS THE COLOR OF THE SKY. There is a give away in this episode so pay attention! #ADressTheColorO...

Chef Steven McHugh - Chef In this episode I sit down with acclaimed San Antonio Chef Steven McHugh. In this episode we talk about why he became a chef, how a trip to New Orleans changed the path of his career, his time working for the great John Besh, as well as his battle with cancer, his experience on Beat Bobby Flay, and his wildly popular Cured Restaurant at The Pearl Brewery in SATX. ***BE SU...

Jennifer Ellis - Travelers Fan / Weight Loss Wonder This episode is my interview with Travelers tv show super fan Jennifer Ellis. I ran across Jennifer on social media due to a video she put up for a 'What Travelers Means To Me' project associated with the show's fan page on Twitter. In this episode we talk about how she found the tv show Travelers, why she likes it so much, and how she used her l...

Gerald Weaver - Author (Gospel Prism) This episode is my chat with author, former youngest chief of staff in congress, and dealer of antiquities; Gerald Weaver. In this episode we talk about working for congress, getting caught up in some nefarious dealings, going to federal prison, and his two novels: Gospel Prism & The First First Gentleman. We also talk about being a lawyer and lobbyist, as wel...

Ali Agirnas - Actor (Godless) In this episode we take a walk down Fascination Street and get to know actor Ali Agirnas. You have seen Ali in The Brave, Longmire, and Godless; now find out why he came to America, why he fit on so well with Santa Fe, NM culture, and why he got into acting. Reach out to him on Social media and tell him how much you liked his story! Follow Ali on Social Media: Twit:@A...

Doug Romer - Sneaker Customizer Have you ever wondered who in the hell makes CUSTOM sneakers? I mean the DOPE AF ones that you only see on super famous rich athletes, and TV stars? Me too; so I found one of the most creative and mind blowing sneaker artists in the game and had a super FASCINATING interview with him. This is that interview. His Name is Doug Romer, but he is most widely known as THE...

Scott Churchson - Actor This episode is with New Jersey actor and all around nice guy Scott Churchson @scottchurchson You know Scott from America's Got Talent (what the hell is a finger contortionist?) as well as acting roles in: The Duece, and Gwendolyn. We talk about his podcast FILM YAP, as well as his involvement with A Shared Universe Podcasting Studio, being the voice of The New Jersey Devil...

Phil Rossi - Author / Musician / Podcaster Sit in with me as I get to interview one of the earliest podcasters; and one of my podcast inspirations: Phil Rossi. In this episode we talk about getting into podcasting over a decade ago, him getting into music, his writing science fiction based horror novels, his new Patreon project, and he lets me play the absolute COOLEST SONG EVER!!! (There is a giv...

Dan Pulzello - Comedian This episode is my interview with NYC comedian Dan Pulzello. In this episode we talk about how his family name was changed at Ellis Island, the best pizza EVER, why anyone would play Lacrosse, and Dan's upcoming charity comedy show at The Comic Strip Live. Visit Dan on Social Media: Twitter: @DanPulzello Insta: @DanPulzello FB: Dan Pulzello also FB: Dan Puzello Comedy Dan's...

Trine Christensen - Actress (Godless) In this episode my guest is the lovely actress Trine Christensen. You know her from The Brave, Preacher, Breaking Bad, and most recently Netflix's Godless. She was such a delight to speak with! We chat about coming to America from Denmark, what she misses from home, as well as the WORST showbiz advice she ever received and the reasons that every actor should t...

Hannah Fairlight - Musician (MmmHmm Band) This episode is with super busy musician Hannah Fairlight. In this episode we talk about how being raised by hippies influenced her music, recording her first album at 13, her first gig being at CBGB, as well as her film debut in Pitch Perfect 3, and her band 'MMHMM' with Raelyn Nelson and her solo career as Hannah Fairlight. Follow Hannah: Twit: @HannahFa...

Steven O'Reilly - Drummer / Podcaster (The Bar Star Podcast) This episode is my chat with long time professional drummer, teacher, and podcaster Steven O'Reilly. In this episode we talk about how he ended up in Louisville, Ky. as well as his previous band, his current band, we also talk about the significance of the number 47, and The Bar Star Podcast (his show). Follow Steven: Twit: @OreillyDrums...

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 business, Freaks and Geeks, why he dresses like a dapper British spy, The Joel McHale Show with Joel McHale, and his new Hitchcockian psychological thriller A Simple Favor (starring Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively) IN THEATERS NOW! Follow Pau...