Fascination Street

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

Walt Flanagan (Part 2)Take a walk with me down Fascination Street As I finish up my conversation with Walt Flanagan. As you know; Walt is from the popular Tell 'Em Steve-Dave podcast, on the Smodcast Podcast Network, and the Comic Book Men tv series which ran for 7 seasons on AMC. In this episode we chat about: the cancelation of his tv show, when he figured out he could draw comics, whether or not he thinks he already caught Covid19 and if he thinks Covid19 will kill Jay and Silent Bob's Secret Stash comic book store in Red Bank, NJ. Follow Walt on social media:Twit: @The_SecretStashInsta: @JayAndSilentBobStashwww'TellEmSteveDave.comPatreon: Patreon.com/TellEmSteveDave

Walt Flanagan (Part 1)Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Walt Flanagan. You know Walt from the wildly successful podcast Tell 'Em Steve-Dave, the AMC tv show Comic Book Men, and most of Kevin Smith's films. In this episode, Walt and I chat about what he did before running Jay And Silent Bob's Secret Stash, how he came to be at The Stash. Walt also shares some fun stories about TESD, and Comic Book Men, plus we talk a bit about Sunday Jeff, and some of the Patreon shows. This is part 1; so make sure you come back next week for part 2. Walt is considered an "un-getable" guest, so I am very honored to have had the chance to speak with him. (Thanks Walt!)Follow Walt on social media:Twit: @The_SecretStashInsta: @JayAndSilentBobStashwww.TellEmSteveDave.comPatreon: Patreon.com/tellemstevedave

Chris LaxamanaTake a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Chris Laxamana. Chris is the audio engineer & producer of the Adam Carolla Show and many other podcasts. He also has his own podcasts and fronts the rock band Laxi. In this episode we chat about why Chris went to school to be an audio engineer, how he came to be part of the Adam Carolla Digital Podcast family, and we reminisce about the times he and I met. Chris does let me play one of the songs from his band Laxi. Enjoy!Follow Chris on social media:Twit: @ChrisLaxamanaInsta: @ChrisLaxamana1FB: Chris LaxamanaChrisLaxamana.com

Jeremiah Chechik - Director (Christmas Vacation / Benny & Joon)Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Jeremiah Chechik. Jeremiah has many facets to his fascinating journey including: being a world renowned fashion photographer, directing commercials, directing block buster films like Christmas Vacation and Benny & Joon, and directing a ton of television. He also holds gallery art shows, and even has a podcast all about photography! Jeremiah's story is so jam packed that we barely got to 1/3rd of it! Hopefully, Jeremiah will return and tell some more of his wild life!Follow Jeremiah on social media:Twit: @TinroofInsta: Jeremiah_ChechikFB: Jeremiah ChechikCheck out his website: Chechik.comand his podcast: TheFutureOfPhotography.com

Will BlaineTake a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know author Will Blaine. Will lives in Chilicothe, Ohio (and you all know how much I love that place!). In this episode, Will and I chat about what took him to this town, the massive Russian populace nearby, and why he started to write again after a several decade hiatus. We do talk about WHAT he is writing and his new story and forthcoming book. I am definitely looking forward to what else Will is cooking up!Follow Will on social media:Insta: @CuriousMindOfWill

Scott Kelly - NASA AstronautWelcome to the 200th episode of Fascination Street Podcast!Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Scott Kelly.Scott Kelly is a retired US Navy pilot, retired NASA astronaut, and retired commander of the International Space Station (ISS). In this episode Scott and I chat about the drive & perseverance that he and his twin brother Mark (also a retired NASA astronaut) learned from their parents. We also talk a bit about Scott's path to becoming an astronaut; before we discuss topics like: Flat Earthers, UFO's, and the corporate space race, and Scott's book ENDURANCE: My Year In Space.Follow Scott on social media:Twit: @StationCDRKellyInsta: @StationCDRKelly

Tiffany MacTake a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Tiffany Mac. Tiffany is a podcaster and experiencer who was recommended to the show by previous guest Kevin Hale. In this episode; Tiffany and I chat about where she is from and what got her into the paranormal. We also talk about her fascination with extraterrestrial life, and her podcast Universal Secrets. Tiffany also shares a story about when she almost dies from a very mysterious illness, and about the time she may have been probed by alien life!Follow Tiffany on social media:Twit: @TiffanyMac_ETInsta: @Tiffany.Mac_ETFB: Tiffany Maccheck out her show: Universal Secrets Podcast

Joe From The Shocking Details Podcast Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as we get to know even MORE about Joe From Thinking Sideways in this return appearance! Many of you know Joe from the mega hit true crime podcast Thinking Sideways; however, Joe is back to tell us about his NEW podcast The Shocking Details. In this episode, we chat about his new show, and his new co-host. We also talk about the likelihood of Thinking Sideways returning, plus, Joe and I chat about his recent television appearance, and what we have been watching during this nutty pandemic. Enjoy!Follow Joe on social media:Twit: @DangerProbeInsta: @DangerProbeFollow The Shocking Details:Twit: @ShockingDetailsFB: The Shocking Details PodcastEmail: TheShockingDetails@gmail.com

Derek Hynes - StorytellerTake a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Derek Hynes. Derek runs the 100 yr old family sweet shop in Ireland; but we barely talk about that because Derek shares wonderfully fascinating stories of trips all around the world; meeting folks like Stephen King, John Connolly, Chuck Palahniuk, and several of the Twin Peaks cast members. These stories are told with such enthusiasm and genuine gratitude that you cannot help but get excited right along with him. Derek, you are a fantastic storyteller!Follow Derek on social media:Twit: @CujoDerekInsta: @DerekHynes23FB: Derek Hynes (Galway)

General Robert SpaldingTake a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know USAF RET Brigadier General Robert S. Spalding. In this episode the General and I chat about why he joined the military, some of his roles in the United States Air Force, and his days as a pilot of both the B-52 and the B-2 (Stealth) Bombers. We also touch on UFO's, & extraterrestrial life, before finally diving into his book Stealth War: How China Took Over While America's Elite Slept. General Spalding wrote this book after years of extensive studying and research on China as he was the chief China strategist for the chairman of The Joint Chiefs, The Joint Staff at The Pentagon, and Senior Defense Official and Defense Attache to China in Bejing, ChinaFollow General Spalding on social media:Twit: @Robert_SpaldingWebsite: GeneralSpalding.com

Joe Lafferty (Part 2) - AuthorTake a walk with me down Fascination Street as I continue to get to know Joe Lafferty. Joe is the author of the book Justin Time; A Memoir of Faith and the Fight For Life. In this episode we chat about his coaching career in which he has coached FIFTEEN players on their way to the NFL. We also talk about the time Joe died........ YES, you read that correctly. Finally we talk about the young man that changed Joe's life, and the importance of being an organ donor.Of course we talk about the UN-retirement of his buddy Rob Gronkowski.Follow Joe on social media:Twit: @TheJoeLaffertyInsta: @TheJoeLaffertyCheck out his website: thejoelafferty.comRegister to be an organ donor: OrganDonor.gov

Joe Lafferty (Part 1) - AuthorTake a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Joe Lafferty. Joe is the author of the book Justin Time; A Memoir of Faith and the Fight For Life. In this episode we chat about his triumphant battle with cancer before he was even a teenager. We also talk about his journey from playing high school football, to working in several different sports related industries all after his stint as a nationwide spokesperson for The Leukemia Society, and hanging with some pretty incredible sports heroes!Follow Joe on social media:Twit: @TheJoeLaffertyInsta: @TheJoeLaffertyCheck out his website: thejoelafferty.comRegister to be an organ donor: OrganDonor.gov

Chris Field - Mercy ProjectTake a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Chris Field. Chris has run 20+ marathons, run for mayor at 19, had an ice cream review go viral, and given TWO Tedx talks; but the most important thing he has done is create MERCY PROJECT which rescues, returns, educates, and trains children who have been sold into slave labor. So far Mercy Project has saved 160+ kids, and is showing no signs of slowing down. We chat about all of this and more as we get to know this miracle man.Follow Chris on social media:Twit: @DisruptionChrisInsta: @DisruptionChrisFB: @DisruptionChrisCheck out the great work he is doing:mercyproject.netmeetchrisfield.comdisruptionu.com

Jason Ritter - Actor - Part 2Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I continue my conversation with actor Jason Ritter. This is part 2. If you haven't listened to part 1; go back now and check that one out. In this episode we talk about; his very unique relationship with the WARNING family and two tv shows that he is currently on (A Million Little Things on ABC, and Raising Dion on Netflix). We also talk a little about a documentary he was part of that focuses on Huntington's Disease; before finally talking about whats it's like to be a brand new father!Follow Jason on social media: Twit: @JasonRitter Insta: @Jason_Ritter FB: Jason Ritter