Fascination Street

James DuMont RETURNS!Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know even MORE about James Dumont. James is an actor that has appeared in more than 200 television & film roles. In this episode, we chat about the importance of working to better yourself at your craft, his new Disney film Safety, Spencer Confidential on Netflix, and his new Amazon show The Underground Railroad. We talk about Covid, and other things along the way including his online class geared toward actors called: James DuMont's On Camera Workout On Zoom. Follow James on social media:Twit: @JamesKDuMontInsta: @JamesDuMontFB: James DuMont

Vyasar GanesanTake a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Vyasar Ganesan. Vyasar is a teacher at a very prestigious high school in Austin, Tx. HOWEVER.... you may ALSO know him as one of the stars of the first season of the smash hit Netflix series Indian Matchmaker. In this episode Vyasar and I chat about growing up as an Indian American in Texas, and why he got into teaching. We spend a short time discussing his stint working for The Food Network in NYC before we get into his time on the Netflix show; why he did it, what his experience was like, and if he would do it again. Vyasar may very well become my new best friend. We had such a great time talking that this could easily have been a 3 hour conversation. What a pulled together nice guy. Seriously, you're welcome!Follow Vyasar on social media:Twit: @NotVyasarGCheck out his writing at: VyasarWrites.com

Jeremiah Chechik Returns!Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know EVEN MORE about Jeremiah Chechik. The last time Jeremiah was on we had a great chat; (go back and check it out), but we missed a bunch of stuff in his story. So he was nice enough to come back and discuss some of the stuff we didn't get to last time. In this episode we chat a little more about his career as a professional fashion photographer and his work with Giorgio Armani and Gianni Versace as well as how a timely interaction with Andy Warhol helped change the course of his life. Jeremiah tells an enthralling story about the much darker version of Se7en that he wrote the screenplay for and was supposed to direct, and a sweet story about an as of yet unpublished John Hughes script. Plus we check in on how his podcast is doing during Covid. I could talk to Jeremiah all day; but we just don't have that kind of time!Follow Jeremiah on social media:Twit: @TinroofInsta: Jeremiah_ChechikFB: Jeremiah ChechikCheck out his website:

Liliana TandonTake a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Liliana Tandon. Liliana is an actress, writer, and producer. In this episode, we chat about why she got into show business, some of her amazing highlights given how long she has been doing this. We talk about her massively successful and award winning original YouTube series Period Piece, her role in the Lifetime channel thriller Indiscretion with Mira Sorvino, and her new film A Ring For Christmas that premiered last month on UPtv. She wrote, produced, and stars in this sweet holiday film!Follow Liliana on social media:Twit: @LilianaTandonInsta: @LTandonFB: Liliana TandonWebsite: LilianaTandon.com

Joe BouchardTake a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know legendary rock star Joe Bouchard. Joe is the founding bass player for the band Blue Oyster Cult. In this episode we chat about how he got involved with those guys, and we discuss some of their most popular hits during his 17 years in the band. Then we talk about his other project; Blue Coupe, with rock stars from other bands..... sort of a Super Group. Finally, we discuss his newest solo album: Strange Legends. During this wonderful chat we talk about all kinds of musicians & friends of his from KISS to Metallica, and more. Plus.... Joe lets me play a song off the new album!Follow Joe on social media:Twit: @JoeRockStarInsta: @AstronomyJoeBFB: Joe BouchardWebsite: JoeBouchard.com

Herb AlpertTake 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: @HerbAlpertInsta: @OfficialHerbAlpertFB: Herb AlpertWebsite: HerbAlpert.com

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