Shelley Pack - Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know writer & actress; Shelley Pack. In this episode we chat about what led her to get into the entertainment business, and we chat about her new film CHASING MOLLY. Her new film is available on Amazon Prime and I watched it and it was hilarious! Shelley tells us all about this film; from inception to completion, and just how much work it is to undertake a task like that. We do get an insight into what makes Shelley tick, and how her character in this film diverges from how most people see her, given her body of charitable work. Enjoy!
Follow Shelley on social media:
Twit: @Pack_Shelley & @Chasing_Molly
Insta: @ShelleyPack & @ChasingMollyMovie
FB: Shelley Pack & Chasing Molly
Amazon link to CHASING MOLLY: https://amzn.to/2WRNkwy

850 Quisy - Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know veteran, business owner, hip hop beat maker, and music producer 850 Quisy. In this episode, we chat about his growing up as an athlete in Florida, his decision to join the U.S. Army, being in Iraq and why he chose to make San Antonio his new home. We also talk about the path to becoming a self employed business owner, and of course, we talk about his new company Good Dope Records; where he makes beats, and is a music producer. This is a super nice dude, I hope that if you are in need of any of his services, you will reach out to him. This man is going places!
Follow 850 Quisy on social media:
Twit: @850Quisy
Insta: @850_Quisy
FB: 850 Quisy

Laura Niemi - Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know actress and director: Laura Niemi. Laura is a seasoned actress that you know from Veep, Justified, NCIS LA, Bones, Rizzoli & Isles, FIREFLY, & THIS IS US! In this episode we chat about her being in an alternative band that toured the country opening for Marilyn Manson, her getting into acting, and ultimately directing. We also talk about her time working on FIREFLY, Castle, and of course the biggest show on television: THIS IS US! …. What is it like to work with Milo???? Find out now! Enjoy!!
Follow Laura on social media:
Twit: @LauraNiemi
Insta: @LauraNiemi
FB: Laura Niemi

Stephen Jimenez: Part 2 - Take a walk with me down Fascination Street for PART 2 of my interview with author Stephen Jimenez. Stephen was a screenwriter who went to Laramie, Wyoming in search of enough information to write a screen play about the tragic and gruesome murder of Matthew Shepard. What he found instead were enough bread crumbs to start his own investigation into what REALLY happened that October night in 1998. In this episode we finish our conversation about the details and events that led to the tragic murder of Matthew. We also talk about the impact of this event on the lives of those in Laramie, and on the life of the author.
THIS IS PART 2.
Follow Stephen on social media:
FB: The Book Of Matt
Stephen's website: StephenJimenez.net
Buy the book: https://amzn.to/2ESO9Pq

Stephen Jimenez: Part 1 -Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know author Stephen Jimenez. Stephen was a screenwriter who went to Laramie, Wyoming in search of enough information to write a screen play about the tragic and gruesome murder of Matthew Shepard. What he found instead were enough bread crumbs to start his own investigation into what REALLY happened that October night in 1998. In this episode we chat about what made Stephen want to be a writer, and why he initially went to Laramie. We also talk about some of the details and information that he uncovered, and some of the things that were reported incorrectly, if at all in this highly sensationalized story.
THIS IS PART 1.
Follow Stephen on social media:
FB: The Book Of Matt
Stephen's website: StephenJimenez.net
Buy the book: https://amzn.to/2ESO9Pq

Raffaello Degruttola - Take a walk down Fascination Street with me as I get to know Raffaello Degruttola. Raffaello is a writer, director, actor living in London and making movies that are important to him. In this episode, we discuss what it was like to be directed by Hollywood legends Ron Howard in the film Rush, and Steven Spielberg in Saving Private Ryan. We also talk about some of Raff's previous films, and his new film that is about to hit the festival circuit: Transference. He did send me the film to watch with my wife and WE LOVED IT! Of course we chat about other things as well including the film in theaters no that he is in with Anne Hathaway and Rebel Wilson: The Hustle. Enjoy!
Follow Raffaello on social media:
Twit: @RaffDegruttola
Insta:@RaffD also @ControVentoFilms
FB: Contro Vento Films
Vimeo: Raffaello Degruttola
ControVentoFilms.com

Shelley Dennis - Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Shelley Dennis. Shelley is an actress, producer, writer, and comedienne in Los Angeles who was kind enough to chat with me about where she grew up and what led her to the entertainment business; we have a lot of fun doing it! In this episode we also talk about her Native American heritage, working in the virtual reality space, and something super cool that she can do with her left nostril.... just the left one. Enjoy!
Follow Shelley on social media:
Twit: @ShelleyDennis
Insta: @ShelleyDennis
FB: Shelley Dennis
Website: ShelleyDennis.com

Danny R. Smith - Take a walk with me as I get to know retired Los Angeles County Homicide Detective: Danny R. Smith. In this episode, we chat about why Danny decided to become a police officer in the first place, and what led him to the Homicide Division. We touch on some of his more memorable cases, including a tiny bit on the Phil Spector case, and the case of an "Evil Bitch" that haunts him still. Eventually we chat about his transition from police officer to detective fiction novelist. There is a giveaway in this episode, thanks to Mr. Smith's generosity. Enjoy!
Follow Danny on social media:
FB: Danny R. Smith
Twit: @DickieFloyd187
Insta: @DickirFloyd
The Murder Memo (true crime blog) available at:
dickiefloydnovels.com
Amazon link to The Dickie Floyd Novels: https://amzn.to/30Ol8xV

Rich Banks - Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Rich Banks. Rich is a voice over artist, and musician maybe best known for all of the funny parody songs that he has done for The Adam Carolla Show for the better part of 20 years. In this episode we chat about how he got started in music, and how he transitioned into voiceover and what inspired his foray into parody songs. We chat about how he got involved with the good folks over at Carolla Digital, and finally he lets me play his absolute favorite one of those parody songs!

Follow Rich on social media:
Twit: @richbanksmusic
website: richbanks.com

Alonzo Bodden - Take a walk with me as I get to know comedian Alonzo Bodden. You know Alonzo from (winning) Last Comic Standing, NPR's Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me, and his podcast; Who's Paying Attention. In this episode, we chat about his learning to work on airplanes in high school, him developing into a comedian and the comedy event that changed his life, and of course we talk about why he started a podcast and what it's about. Enjoy!
Follow Alonzo on social media:
Twit: @AlonzoBodden
Insta: @ZoFunny
FB: Alonzo Bodden
Website and tour info: AlonzoBodden.com