Fascination Street

Bullet to the Heart
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Draven and Brian from Bullet to the Heart; a hard rock / metal band out of the Chicago area. Draven and Brian sat down with me a little while back to talk about how they got into music, what drew them to hard rock specifically, and how the band met. Along the way, we discuss why music classes in in school are so important, why I never learned how to play the guitar, and the kind of impact a grandparent can have on the direction of a child. Draven and Brian were a blast! They also let me play one of their newest singles Black Widow. Be sure to check out their own branded coffee and hot sauces as well!.
Follow Bullet to the Heart on social media:
Twit: @BulletTTHeart
Insta: @BulletToTheHeart
FB: Bullet To The Heart Band
TikTok: @BulletToTheHeartOfficial

Special thanks to this episode's sponsors:
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Ming Chen
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Ming Chen. In this episode, we find out what Ming wanted to be when he grew up (hint, it didn't exist). Ming tells us how he discovered the internet and website building, and how he came to be an owner of two very cool businesses! Finally, Ming tells us how Star Wars, the newly created internet, and a $28k movie altered the course of his life forever. How he met director Kevin Smith, and the seeds of their 28+ year relationship. If you are ever at a convention for nerd stuff; Ming is most likely there as well, so drop by and tell him you heard him on Fascination Street Podcast.

Follow Ming on social media:
Twit: @MingChen37
Insta: @MingChen37
FB: @MingChen
TikTok: @MingChen3737

Liz Miele
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know comedian Liz Miele. In this episode we chat about being born in Columbus, Ohio and never visiting as an adult, how ancestry sites like 23 & Me is affecting our supposed heritages, and why she was drawn to comedy. Next, she shares some heartwarming stories about how legendary comic God George Carlin helped mentor her in her early years, and the story behind her feminist sexual position viral video. We discuss the limitless comedic well that is her mother being a competitive power lifter, what she really thinks about the institution of marriage, and the difference between a good audience and a bad one. Finally, we talk about her new book: Why Cats Are Assholes, and her tech startup Lizrdmail.
Follow Liz on social media:
Twit: @LizMiele
Insta: @LizMiele
FB: Liz Miele
TikTok: @LizMiele
Website: www.LizMiele.com

Thank you to sponsors of this episode:
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Martin Harris
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Martin Harris. In this episode, we chat about how Martin went from being in punk bands in Poland, to being a best-selling sport author in Europe, to becoming a successful working actor in Hollywood. Along the way we discuss some great advice he was given by the late Kobe Bryant, who is our favorite James Bond, and what it is like to work with Robert DeNiro on the film Amsterdam, Colin Firth on HBO's The Staircase, plus how he manifested his roles on Better Call Saul, Stranger Things, and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Also, the Call of Duty character he voices (Krueger) is a worldwide fan favorite! Don't forget to keep your eyes peeled for his numerous upcoming projects!
Follow Martin on social media:
Insta: @Martin_HarrisLA

Flarelight
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Rachel Brandsness and Tyler Warren from the rock band Flarelight. In this episode we chat about how they got into music, some of their separate musical career highlights including opening for bands like Evanescence, Neon Trees, and Halestorm, being selected to be the in the band Queen + Adam Lambert and playing The Queen's Platinum Jubilee! Then we talk about how they met, and why they formed Flarelight. We have a lot of fun along the way discussing each of our first big concerts, and how they shaped us, we shine a light on mutual friend Angela Lese, plus they graciously let me play a single off of their new album The Light We Make, which came out earlier this month.

Follow Flarelight on social media:
Twit: @Flarelightmusic
Insta: @Flarelightofficial
@RachelBrandsness
@Tyler_FN_Warren
FB: Flarelight
Website: www.FlarelightOfficial.com

Special thanks to this episode's sponsors:
Ice Shaker
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Jay Brown
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know singer-songwriter Jay Brown.
In this episode we chat about how growing up in Pittsburgh made him move to warmer areas as an adult, and how working in asbestos made him strive even harder to follow his dreams of being a songwriter. Jay shares how a car accident helped direct his income in a different direction and gave him the opportunity to give songwriting in Nashville a shot. Finally, Jay discusses the songwriting process and lets me play his newest co-written song Road Scholar.
Follow Jay on social media:
FB: Jay Brown
www.Reverbnation.com/JayBrown

Special thanks to sponsor:
Chapline Distillery

Jonathan Schmock
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Jonathan Schmock. While we all know him best as the snarky maitre d' from Ferris Bueller's Day Off; he has brought us so much more! In this episode we chat about his comedy duo (The Funny Boys) being on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson TWICE and subsequently banned FOR LIFE from The Tonight Show with Jay Leno! We also talk about some of his other acting roles, his transition into directing, producing, and developing shows for television. Jonathan is responsible for developing Sabrina the Teenage Witch, for television, among other shows. Jonathan shares some stories of his experiences working with the legendary Stella Adler, working on Blossom, developing Brotherly Love for Joey Lawrence, working with Aaron Spelling on The New Love Boat, his arc on the US version of Showtime's Shameless, and OF COURSE we get into what his experience was with John Hughes and Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Finally, we chat about why he became a political cartoonist, and how some presidents are less fun to make cartoons about. Jonathan was a delight to speak with, and kinder than I could ever have imagined. Thank you so much Jonathan.
Follow Jonathan on social media:
Twit: @JonathanSchmock
FB: Jonathan Schmock
Website: www.JonathanSchmock.com



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*Law Offices of Phillips & Hunt
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David Wood
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know David Wood. David is a former actuary who became a Life Coach and author. In this episode we chat about his path to become an actuary, and what the heck that even is! Then we discuss his transition into life coaching and ultimately why he authored two books. His most recent book is called Mouse In The Room: Because The Elephant Is Not Alone. David shares stories of his youth, his relationships, his work history, and his search for himself; all of which culminate into living his best life today. Finally, we tease a future conversation about the new employment trend "Quiet Quitting"
Follow David on social media:
Twit: @_focusceo
Insta: @_focusceo
FB: @Focus.ceo
His website: www.MouseInTheRoom.com

Special thanks to this week's sponsor:
Ice Shaker
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Kayla Adams RETURNS!
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know even more about Kayla Adams. If you didn't catch her first appearance, go back and listen to it. That's where we did the whole "where are you from, what got you into acting" thing. In this return episode, we chat about how she spent her covid, her TWO new films: Hex and Awaken, plus we discuss the film she is trying to make adapted from her Canadian grand-father's experiences in World War 2 after being shot down behind enemy lines! We talk pretty in depth about her new films including who is in them, what her on set experiences were like, and the new romantic comedy she is pitching all over town. The whole time we are trying to sell movies to Tom Hanks!
Check out Hex, available everywhere!
Follow Kayla on social media:
Insta: @KaylaElAdam
FB: Kayla Adams

Special Thanks to sponsors:
The Cool Grandpa Podcast
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Paul Feig AGAIN!
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know EVEN MORE about three-time guest Paul Feig. In this episode we get caught up on how he spent his Covid quarantine time, we talk about his new Artingstall's gin, he tells us about a cocktail book he has coming out next month called "Cocktail Time: The Ultimate Guide to Grown Up Fun". We briefly discuss some of his past films, and then jump into his latest film: The School for Good and Evil, which came out last week on Netflix. Based on the popular young adult fantasy series of the same name, written by Soman Chainani, the film stars Charlize Theron, Michelle Yeoh, Kerry Washington, Lawrence Fishburn, Patti LuPone, Sophia Anne Carusso, Sofia Wylie, Jamie Flatters, and is narrated by Cate Blanchett. Lastly, what Paul Feig interview would be complete if we didn't talk about what he is wearing! Paul is so much fun to talk to each and every time. Thanks again Paul, you are a mensch!
Follow Paul on social media:
Twit: @PaulFeig
Insta: @PaulFeig
FB: Paul Feig
Check out Paul's gin at:
www.ArtingstallsGin.com

Follow the film on social media:
Insta: @TheSchoolForGoodAndEvilFilm


Special Thanks to sponsor of this episode:
Ice Shaker.
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