Fascination Street

Sam Medina - Actor (Mile 22 / Venom / Alita: Battle Angel)
This episode is with actor & director Sam Medina. We talk about growing up in Viet Nam, the process of coming to the U.S., surviving hurricane Katrina, and launching his acting career, his inspirations, and working with Kimbo Slice. You can see Sam in theaters now in the Mark Walberg action movie MILE 22, in October in Tom Hardy's VENOM, and in December in James Cameron and Robert Rodriguez animated film ALITA: BATTLE ANGEL.
Follow Sam on Social Media:
Insta: @SamMedinaOfficial
FB: Sam Medina

Marty Yu - Actor / Podcaster (Nooner Podcast)
Lucky me! I got to hang out with Mary Yu at his home in L.A. I have been listening to Marty's podcast; THE NOONER, since it debuted in June of 2011. It is the first show I listen to every week. In this episode we get to know Marty: where he grew up, what got him into acting & podcasting, we find out he was an athlete (what?) and Marty tells us a story about him, raw clams, and Jimmy Kimmel.
Check out Marty's podcast THE NOONER on The Smodcast Network and everywhere podcasts are available.
Follow Marty & Nooner Podcast on social media:
Twit: @MartyYu @NoonerPodcast
Insta: @MartyYu1 @NoonerPodcast
FB: Marty Yu

Scott Takeda - Actor (Gone Girl)
Actor Scott Takeda chats with me for a bit about his first successful career, which was broadcast journalism. Then we talk about his switch to acting, again successfully! Scott is blowing up. He can currently be seen in The Tale (HBO), Drunk History, and The Man In The High Castle. You have seen him previously in: Gone Girl, The Dallas Buyers Club, The Space Between Us, and a ton more.
Follow Scott on Social Media:
Twitter: @ScottTakeda
Instagram: @ScottTakeda
Facebook.com/ScottTakeda
ScottTakeda.com
TakedaEntertainment.com
ScottTakedaPhotography.com

Chef Damaris Phillips - Food Network Star
This episode is my conversation with Chef Damaris Phillips. Damaris won season 9 of The Next Food Network Star, had her own T.V. show called Southern At Heart, currently one of the gorgeous faces of The Food Network's various competition shows, and her current Food Channel show Southern and Hungry with Rutledge Wood.
"Suddenly what you're eating matters less than who you're eating it with" -- Chef Damaris Phillips
"Damaris is one part southern belle, one part southern trucker" -- Guy Fieri
Follow Damaris on social media:
Twitter: @ChefDPhilips
Instagram: @ChefDPhillips
Facebook: Facebook.com/ChefDamarisPhillips
Website: DamarisPhillips.com
and follow her lifestyle brand and blog:
Twitter: @BluebirdandB
Instagram: BlueirdAndBlackberries
Facebook: Facebook.com/BluebirdAndBlackberries

Actors From - Tecumseh! #2
In this episode I return to Chillicothe, Ohio to interview the CEO and producer, as well as 6 of the actors in this breathtaking and important story. We talk about how they came to be in this drama, what the heck a producer actually does, what they all get out of it, and how relevant this story still is. Special thanks to Kevin Raney for helping make this happen. This episode includes:
Actors: Etienne Wegrzyniak, Malcolm Hayden, Ella Embry, Robert Neal, Susan Leist, Kim Greenwalt, and
CEO / Producer: Brandon Smith
Purchase Tickets; TecumsehDrama.com
Follow the show on Social Media:
Twit: @TecumsehDrama
Insta: @TecumsehDrama
FB: Tecumseh Outdoor Drama

Follow the guests on Social Media:
Insta: @17EWegrzyniak @Mally__H @HellaEnchanted @NoProbsRobs @SuSuGoddess81 @KimGreenwalt
FB: Etienne Wegrzyniak / Malcolm Hayden / Ella Embry / Robert Neal / Susan Leist / Kim Greenwalt / Brandon A Smith

Jarrod Bunch Part 2 - Actor / NFL First Round Draft Pick (1991)
Welcome back for Part 2 of my inspiring interview with Jarrod Bunch! In this episode we talk about his multiple foot & knee surgeries, the end of his NFL career, transitioning into an actor; where he appeared in Shaft the movie, Django Unchained, and even played George Foreman! We also talk about competing in the Pan Am Games this past March, and a (potential) head coaching position in the works!
Follow Jarrod on Social Media:
Twitter: @JarrodBunch
Insta: @JarrodBunch4Real
FB: Jarrod Bunch
Websites:
JarrodBunch.com
EmtageBeauty.com

Jarrod Bunch Part 1 - Actor / NFL First Round Draft Pick (1991)
Last February I had the opportunity to meet up with ex NFL Running Back & Full Back Jarrod Bunch. In this episode we talk about him growing up in a tiny town in OH, competitive weight lifting in high school, NFL Draft Day in 1991 (where he was drafted in the first round), and we talk about his fantastic rookie season with the New York Giants. This is part 1. Make sure you come back this Thursday for part 2. This is a great story of adversity, triumph, more adversity, and even more triumph.
Follow Jarrod on Social Media:
Twitter: @JarrodBunch
Insta: @JarrodBunch4Real
FB: Jarrod Bunch
Websites:
JarrodBunch.com
EmtageBeauty.com

Ed Asner - Actor / Legend
This week my guest is Ed Asner. Depending on your age; you know him from The Mary Tyler Moore show, Lou Grant, even the Pixar blockbuster UP. We talk about The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Lou Grant, his touring one man show: A Man And His Prostate, and we even talk about Ed's newest book: The Grouchy Historian. Last month Ed Asner allegedly passed away in a car accident. I ASSURE YOU THAT THIS IS NOT TRUE. I KNOW THIS FOR 100% CERTAIN. THIS WAS A RIDICULOUS HOAX.
Ed's Social Media:
Twitter: @TheOnlyEdAsner
Instagram: @TheOnlyEdAsner
FB: Ed Asner
Amazon link to Ed's newest book: https://amzn.to/2MXrMuS
Link for tickets: www.amanandhisprostate.com
Link to Autism website: www.edasnerfamilycenter.org
Link to donate: www.edasnerfamilycenter.org/donate

Mondo The Moonrock - Hip Hop Artist
During my last visit to Los Angeles, I met a fellow out-of-towner. We got to talking and as it turns out he is a rapper from Cleveland. We traded information and after I got back home, Mondo called in to let me interview him. There are a couple of clips of his songs within, but be sure to purchase his music from wherever you buy music. Amazon link below.
Follow Mondo The Moonrock on social media:
Twitter: @Earth2Mondo
Insta: @Earth2Mondo
F.B.: @MondoTheMoonrock
Mondo's website: www.Mondothemoonrock.xyz

Bri Bagwell - Musician (Country Singer)
I caught up with SIX time consecutive (and current) Texas Female Country Singer of the Year Bri Bagwell at a show in Cibolo, Tx recently and we talked in her tour bus while she was getting ready to go on stage. Super friendly and extremely talented; Bri graciously granted me permission to play a couple of her BRAND NEW songs on this episode! She is a great live performer; so be sure to check her website for tour dates near you.
Follow Bri on social media:
Twitter: @BriBagwell
Instagram: @BriBagwell
FB: Bri Bagwell
Website: BriBagwell.com
Amazon Link to Bri's Album: https://amzn.to/2Lp5HnZ
Songs included: Cheat On Me & Graffiti