Fascination Street

Colton Valentine - Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Colton Valentine. Colton is a street artist and muralist I met in San Antonio. In this episode we chat about how he got started in art, in street art, and we then move on to some of his previous and current subject matter. We were recording in Colton's back yard while he was setting up and beginning his 6ft x 6ft Kobe Bryant piece; which was supposed to be on display at South By South West in 2020.
Follow Colton on social media:
Twit: @Colton_Valentine_
Insta: @Colton_Valentine_
FB: @Colton_Valentine_
Tiktok: @Colton_Valentine_

Ashley Arpel Greenwald Returns! - Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I chat AGAIN with Ashley Arpel Greenwald. In this episode we chat about her new cookbook; with her fiance's mother Jyl Steinback. Think Outside The Lunchbox cookbook is 100% 'plant nutrition' based. (That means vegan, folks)
In this episode we chat about how and why she teamed up with her future mother in law for this book, some of the recipies, the new and interesting page layout of this cookbook, and we (I) give her fiance a hard time for dragging his feet!
Follow Ashley on social media:
Insta: @Ashley.Arpel.Grgeenwald @ThatsAshleysKitchen
FB: @AshleyGreenwald

Briana Dominica - Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know contemporary christian musician Briana Dominica. In this episode we chat about where and how she grew up, and what led her to performing music. We also talk about her faith; how it waivered, why it waivered, and how she found her way back. Plus, Briana lets me play T-H-R-E-E songs!
***This is a very intense conversatio that includes talk about suicice and suicide prevention.***

Follow Briana on social media:

Insta: @BrianaDominicaMusic

Ronnie Pierce - Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Ronnie Pierce.
Ronnie is a musician located in the Flatwoods, Kentucky area.
In this episode we chat about growing up in that neck of the woods, and who else is from there. We chat about when Ronnie fell in love with music and decided to become a musician himself. We also discuss some of his influences, and what he wants out of his music career; plus, he lets me play two of his songs.
Follow Ronnie on social media:
Twit: @HogLip
Insta: @RonCPierce
Check out his work at: ReverbNation.com/RonPierce

Zak Pashak - Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Zak Pashak. Zak is the founder and CEO of Detroit Bikes. In this episode, we chat about some of his other ventures, which include a music venue and a bar in Canada. Zak tells us about the time a 2020 presidential candidate announced the campaign from the Detroit Bikes warehouse, plus we discuss why Zak started Detroit Bikes, and who the target demographic is for his bikes. If you have some time, I highly recommend you check out these gorgeous bicycles at DetroitBikes.com

Follow Zak on social media:
Twit: @ZakPashak
Insta: @ZakPashak
FB: Zak Pashak

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Michael Gibson Jr - Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Michael Gibson Jr. Michael is a podcaster, film maker, and improvisational sketch artist. In this episode we chat about where Michael grew up and what got him into improv comedy. Then we move onto the details of his podcast: Avert Your Eyes, which is an interview show where he interviews talent all around the great state of Texas. Finally, we discuss his new short film Alora. We talk about how it came to be, some of the steps along the way, and where it can be seen on the festival circuit.
Enjoy!

Follow Michael on social media:
Twit: @Nebula_One / @AYE_Pod_
Insta: @_Nebula_One_ / @aye_pod_
FB: Michael Gibson Jr / Avert Your eyes

Tim DeKay - Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Tim DeKay. Tim is an actor, producer, and director who you most likely know from the USA Network TV show White Collar. In this episode Tim and I chat about the journey of his remarkable career, and some of the stops along the way. We discuss his roles in: White Collar, Seinfeld, and his new show 68 Whiskey. Plus, Tim makes millions of men jealous when he talks about getting to play the husband of Tiffany Amber Thiessen for 6 seasons! Finally we chat about Tim's voicing the audiobooks for the Lucky Dey series of detective novels written by previous guest Doug Richardson.

Follow Tim on social media:
Twit: @TimDeKay
Insta: @Tim_DeKay

AJ Benza - Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know gossip columnist and podcaster AJ Benza. AJ was the gossip columnist for The New York Daily News for 7 years or so, and has hosted his own podcast for the past several years called Fame Is A Bitch. In this episode we chat about how he got his start, what his podcast is about; PLUS, AJ tells stories about: Frank Sinatra, Robert Downey Jr, Patty Davis, Kevin Smith, John Gotti..... and most importantly... AJ tells us which presidents he is eskimo brothers with!

Follow AJ Benza on instagram: @RealAJBenza

Scott Shay - Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Scott Shay. Scott is the founder of Signature Bank; as well as the author of the new book In Good Faith. In this episode we chat about where and how he grew up. We talk about his father's experience in TWO Jewish concentration camps, and how this affected (and affects) Scott's life. We discuss why he decided to start another bank, before finally we dive into his book and why he wrote it. Very theological discussion in this one!
Follow Scott on social media:
FB: Scott A. Shay (Author Page)
Scott's website: ScottShay.com

Angela Predhomme - Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Angela Predhomme. Angela is a singer, songwriter, and musician. In this episode we chat about where she grew up, what got her into music, and of course we chat about her new album. We also talk about the business of getting your music played in film and television. Angela and I touch on some of the musical infuences that helped to develop both of our musical tastes; and she graciously allows me to play one of her new songs in this episode!
Follow Angela on social media:
Twit: @AngelaPredhomme
Insta: @APredhomme
FB: Angela Predhomme
Website: AngelaPredhomme.com