Evan Wecksell

The “I Love the 80s” series has returned with 1986’s Marissa Figueroa of the band Highland Kites! Hear how she went from no experience to singing, playing keyboards, guitar and how she now has 4 albums and 5 singles with her band plus six national tours and a distribution deal! What are her musical influences? She takes us from Tracy Chapman to present day, then she and Evan reveal the titles of their respective new songs in the works.

Also, after the interview, listen to Evan’s touching tribute to Comedian Brody Stevens (31:00). The comedy world is mourning his passing and Evan shares his interactions with Brody. 

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In honor of Marissa Figueroa’s appearance, order the Highland Kites album “I’m Not Weak” on Amazon! 

Plus, check out Brody Steven’s appearances in the “Hangover” movies by ordering The Hangover Trilogy! #RIPBrodyStevens

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The “I Love the 80s” series continues with 1985’s Franzy Staedter! She is a standout fashion stylist who grew up in Germany. Franzy explains how she never goes to grocery stores, ordering “McDonald’s Style” from In N Out and what makes up the world of costume designing. Plus, how she catches up to American culture via Google and how she dreads the day that Friends leaves Netflix.

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In honor of Franzy Staedter discussing Bob Hope, head over to Amazon for this Bob Hope DVD Collection! 

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For the second time, it’s Tommy Savas‘ first appearance on SOCIALLY AWKWARD. After accidentally not saving their first interview, Evan corners Tommy at his house to talk acting, video games and how they shared the same stage. Hear how Tommy booked a recurring part on The Sopranos, how he and his friends got their film Bad Roomies onto Netflix! Plus, to pique Evan’s Bon Jovi fan curiosity, did Tommy ever have a girlfriend named Gina? All that and how Reckless Tortuga dominated a 24-hour film festival. It won’t be Worse Than Vietnam.

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In honor of Tommy Savas’ starring role on Katherine Heigl’s show State of Affairs, head over to Amazon to own the first season! 

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Voice actor and supermom Anjuli Richeson stops by SOCIALLY AWKWARD in her first ever conversation with Evan. Hear how she transitioned from on-camera actor to voice actor and how she built her own home voice studio! Plus, a cameo from Kelly Meyersfield. Check her out at anjulicain.com!

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In honor of Anjuli’s appearance on The Nanny, go on Amazon and get The Nanny: The Complete Series!

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Evan continues his “I Love the 80s” series with 1982’s Elias Fanous! Elias talks Theta Chi Fraternity, lawyer life, vacation spots, the Flint water supply and if he is aware of WWE’s Elias. It’s a quick discussion with one of Michigan’s finest. Time to WALK WITH ELIAS!

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In honor of Elias, go on Amazon and get a WWE ‘Walk With Elias‘ t-shirt!

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Evan is kicking off his “I Love the 80s” series (interviews featuring Facebook friends born in each year of the 1980s) with Pamela Anderson. No, not that Pamela Anderson, but Evan asks Pamela if having the same name as that Pamela Anderson has been a blessing or a curse. Plus, how she almost met Pamela Anderson on a TV show. And besides her name, Pamela and Evan discuss how they could have become Facebook friends, because they have no idea. And then Evan picks Pamela’s brain about selling on Amazon since Evan has been following the Amazing Selling Machine and Pamela used to work on Amazon before taking a $9 million/ year online toy business and growing it to $34 million/ year!! Cash in on this Pamela Anderson on SOCIALLY AWKWARD!

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In honor of Pamela Anderson, go on Amazon and get a life-size cutout of Pamela Anderson.

For free training on how to sell on Amazon, visit www.tinyurl.com/evanandkellyasm.

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Heidi Popp is a self-proclaimed truthseeker so don’t call her a conspiracy theorist. Heidi takes Evan behind the scenes of every famous controversy we’ve ever dealt with: Operation Mockingbird, the CIA, 9/11, the JFK assassination, cancer, vaccines, the food supply and so much more. Plus, her life in craft services and whether she considers Evan a good witch or a bad witch.

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In honor of Heidi Popp, go on Amazon and get the album “Beyond Life” by German singer Heidi Popp. 

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It’s Evan vs Evan on SOCIALLY AWKWARD as Evan interviews Evan Botkin. They have been Facebook friends since 2005 but never spoke until now. What is their origin story? Plus, Evan is bringing his band Firesauce back together for a reunion tour this month (which is really just one show in Columbus). All this and Evan’s home-based coaster business as well as rating bands that are currently touring.

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In honor of Evan Botkin, go on Amazon and get a book of Ohio State trivia! 

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Evan interviews Facebook friend KATE DUDLEY who initially met Evan at one of his shows in 2007 in Indianapolis, Indiana! She is now engaged in the Greater Buffalo area as they talk how she met her fiancee, and Evan offers how not to plan anniversaries. Plus, they cover music, cats, Harry Potter and nerd culture. Welcome to Dudleyville!

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In honor of Kate Dudley, go on Amazon and get some Dudley’s Scalp & Skin Antiseptic Pre-Shampoo. 

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Evan interviews Actress/Costume Designer/Cool Chick Erica Howard. While they are actual friends as well as Facebook friends, they have never spoken for more than a minute. So listen as they peel back the layers. Erica talks about growing up in the Seattle area at the height of grunge, the role music has played in her life, plus speeding on Los Angeles freeways and working on sets as a stylist & costumer designer. Then, Erica tries to uncover why Evan is so mysterious. Or did she mean to say awkward?

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Did you know Erica Howard was in the Keanu Reeves movie “A Walk in the Clouds?”  Get it on Amazon! 

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