Episodios

  • Ryan Sinn - Punk Rock Bassist (The Distillers / Former Angels & Airwaves)

    Ryan Sinn - Punk Rock Bassist (The Distillers / Former Angels & Airwaves)
    Apr 13 2026
    Ryan Sinn
    Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Ryan Sinn. Ryan Sinnott is the bass player for the pop punk band The Distillers, and the founding bass player for the pop punk band Angels & Airwaves. In this episode, we chat about how he came to be a bass player in the first place, and how important it is to him to maintain the structure of the role of a bass player. We talk about the fancy flourishes and fills that some bass players get overly enthusiastic about, and how there can only be one Les Claypool! As Ryan is bound by an NDA, he cannot really discuss his time with Angels & Airwaves; so instead, I tell him about the first time I heard that debut album. It was a magical experience for me and one that I remember to this day. Next, we dive into where I first heard his band The Distillers, and how he came to be part of that project. He does let me play that first song by The Distillers that caught my attention (thank you Ryan). Ryan is a certified audio engineer, and he does explain why he felt the need to go that route, and he gives some less expensive shortcut tips for anyone out there who wants to go to audio engineering school. Lastly, we discuss some of the interesting paydays that come along with songs being selected for video games. The Distillers had a song on the video game Tony Hawk Pro Skater 4. Follow Ryan and follow The Distillers everywhere and tell Ryan you heard him on Fascination Street Podcast!
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    56 m
  • Throwback: Don McLean - Music Legend / American Icon (American Pie)

    Throwback: Don McLean - Music Legend / American Icon (American Pie)
    Apr 9 2026
    Hey Streetwalkers. This is a throwback episode with American music icon Don McLean. Don's first appearance on the show was 8.13.21 It was such a compelling & fun episode, l decided it needed to be re-visited! Enjoy this throwback episode, tell a friend, and thanks for listening!

    Don McLean
    Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Don McLean. Legendary singer / songwriter; Don is most known for his super smash hit AMERICAN PIE, which was released FIFTY YEARS AGO this year! In this episode, Don and I chat about: some of his songs, his new and upcoming projects, including: a new album of originals, a new album of covers, a new documentary, a play, a movie, and a new children's book called "American Pie: A Fable" which drops in October. Then he tells us about the true story behind the hit song "Killing Me Softly"; which is not his song, but has a very interesting connection that I bet you didn't know about. Don was kind enough to let me play some of his classic songs during this episode, as well as one of the covers off of his new album of covers called "Still Playin Favorites". Be sure to check out his website for upcoming tour dates (covid permitting). Don McLean is a legend, a brilliant poet and songwriter; but more importantly, he was a super king and generous to me! Enjoy this conversation with a LEGEND. Follow Don on social media: Twit: @DonMcLean Insta: @TheDonMcLean FB: Don McLean (Musician) Website: DonMcLean.com
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    33 m
  • J.R. Stokes Returns! - Filmmaker (Beautiful, Pam)

    J.R. Stokes Returns! - Filmmaker (Beautiful, Pam)
    Apr 6 2026
    J.R. Stokes Returns!
    Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know even more about J.R. Stokes. J.R.'s first appearance on the show was March 24, 2025. In that episode, we did the whole life story thing; so we don't really do that this time. In this episode, we chat about what he has been up to since we last spoke. J.R. has just released his second feature film. It is called 'Beautiful, Pam' and can be seen on his You Tube channel FOR FREE. We talk about what this film is about, who he made it for, and what he hopes to get from making and releasing it. I grill him on WHY it is free, just like his previous film 'Edge X'. J.R. explains the plot of the film (no spoilers), and we discuss some of the actors involved, and how they were an integral part of the story telling process. We also cover some of his inspirations, and why he thanks them specifically in the closing credits of this new feature. Lastly, I argue with him about how this film should be seen. There is an offer in here where you can have the physical DVD sent to you FOR FREE. Follow J.R. and go watch this film!
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    53 m
  • Throwback: B J Thomas - Grammy Winning Multi-Platinum Selling Recording Artist

    Throwback: B J Thomas - Grammy Winning Multi-Platinum Selling Recording Artist
    Apr 2 2026
    Hey Streetwalkers. This is a throwback episode with multi platinum recording artist BJ Thomas. BJ first appeared on the show on 12.14.20. It was such a compelling & fun episode, l decided it needed to be re-visited! Enjoy this throwback episode, tell a friend, and thanks for listening!

    B J Thomas
    Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know B J Thomas. B J is a singer / songwriter who has sold well over 70 million albums worldwide. He has had 8 number one hits, and has had 46 songs on the Billboard top 100. You definitely know his songs! I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry, Hooked On A Feeling, I Just Can't Help Believing, Rock And Roll Lullaby, Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song, and the Academy Award winning song Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head (1970 Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid). B J also sand the theme song to smash hit tv show Growing Pains: As Long As We Got Each Other. This is the FIFTY year anniversary of Raindrops! B J also has the honor of being a member of The Grand Ole Opry, winning 5 Grammy's, as well as having the very first Contemporary Christian album in history to go platinum. In this episode we chat about how he came to be in the music business out of a tiny town outside of Houston, Tx. Then he tells us some stories about some of these hit songs, including preforming at the Academy Awards in 1970. We also talk about when he was invited to play FOR Elvis. BJ is kind enough to let me play a song or two. Enjoy! Follow BJ on social media: Twit: @TheBJThomas Insta: @TheBJThomas FB: The B J Thomas
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    44 m
  • Taylor Shore - Musician (Lastry / Taylor Shore)

    Taylor Shore - Musician (Lastry / Taylor Shore)
    Mar 30 2026
    Taylor Shore
    Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Taylor Shore. In this episode, we chat about his growing up in Tunisia, and some of the musical artists that inspired him to follow his dreams. Next, we talk about why he left Tunisia, and the reasons he moved 1900 kilometers away. We do discuss some of the biggest names in music history, and the impact that these artists continue to have on Taylor and his music. We have a short conversation about why he speaks so many languages, and what he went to university for. Then we discuss all things Taylor. His 'Rock & Roll Academy' in Dusseldorf, his solo music career, and being the lead singer for the band Lastry. Taylor shares some surprising (to me) information about Spotify and explains why Lastry's music is not available on that platform. Being the kind and generous soul that he is, Taylor lets me play my favorite song, called We are Unicorns, from his solo project; and he also lets me play my favorite Lastry song, Space & Time. Finally, we end on a discussion about Jack Daniels, rock & roll, metal, progressive rock, and Taylor's upcoming new release schedule. I really enjoyed hanging with Taylor, and I hope we can do it again some time!
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  • Throwback: Herb Alpert - Grammy Winning Multi-Platinum Selling Recording Artist

    Throwback: Herb Alpert - Grammy Winning Multi-Platinum Selling Recording Artist
    Mar 26 2026
    Hey Streetwalkers. This is a throwback episode with American musician & co-founder of A & M records Herb Alpert. Herb first appeared on the show on 12.21.20.
    It was such a compelling & fun episode, l decided it needed to be re-visited!
    Enjoy this throwback episode, tell a friend, and thanks for listening!

    Herb Alpert
    Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Herb Alpert. Herb is a multi platinum selling recording artist, producer, multiple Grammy winner, record company executive, philanthropist, and founder of A & M Records. In this episode we chat about when Herb first knew he wanted to play music, why he started a record company (with Jerry Moss), and a few stories behind some of his biggest hits. Herb does let me play a couple of those hits before I talk about his new film Herb Alpert Is... available everywhere now.
    Follow Herb on social media:
    Twit: @HerbAlpert
    Insta: @OfficialHerbAlpert
    FB: Herb Alpert
    Website: HerbAlpert.com
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    41 m
  • D. B. Sweeney - Actor (Protector / Red Ink / The Cutting Edge)

    D. B. Sweeney - Actor (Protector / Red Ink / The Cutting Edge)
    Mar 23 2026
    D. B. Sweeney
    Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know iconic actor D.B. Sweeney. In this episode, we chat about his long and storied career, and some behind the scenes fun; including performing on Broadway with Broadway Joe himself, learning how to ride a horse on the set of a movie he wasn't even in, a famous actor deliberately trying to get D.B. injured on set, and even how an actress' broken leg altered one of the biggest movies of the 90's. D.B. is quite knowledgeable about horse racing and so we trade stories about being at The Kentucky Derby at the same time, before diving into his time as a professional baseball player. He has several film projects in the works currently. 'Protector' (Milla Jovovich) is out NOW, 'Red Ink' recently completed filming, as did the film 'Boot Lake' (part of the 100 Pages Project). 'Last Bastard Standing', 'That's Amore', 'Breaking The Ice', and 'Horsehead' are all in various forms of pre-production; so, we talk a bit about all of these films as well. D. B. is a very passionate supporter of the United States military, so we discuss why that is, and how he is involved in helping our veterans. As we close out the show, I ask D.B. if there was anything else that he wanted to discuss, maybe something I missed. I meant about his career, or himself. His answer was not at all what I was expecting, and it shows how selfless D.B. is. Bravo, Mr. Sweeney. Check out 'Protector' in theaters now, and keep your eyes peeled for all of his upcoming projects.
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    56 m
  • THROWBACK: Dr. Drew Pinsky (Loveline / Teen Mom)

    THROWBACK: Dr. Drew Pinsky (Loveline / Teen Mom)
    Mar 19 2026
    Hey Streetwalkers. This is a throwback episode with addiction medicine specialist & media personality Dr. Drew Pinsky. Dr. Drew's first appearance on the show was 11.11.18
    It was such a compelling & fun episode, l decided it needed to be re-visited!
    Enjoy this throwback episode, tell a friend, and thanks for listening!

    Dr. Drew Pinsky (Loveline / Teen Mom)
    Join me this week as I talk to board certified physician and addiction medical specialist Dr. Drew Pinsky. In this episode we chat about why he got into medicine and why he chose to focus on addiction. We also talk about the current homeless epidemic and Dr. Drew's assertion and prediction that a serious disease outbreak is imminent. We discuss the state of psychiatric hospitals in America in 2018, as well as how important prostate check ups are.
    For more information on Prostate cancer got to www.PCF.org
    Check out Dr. Drew on his podcasts:
    This Life, Weekly Infusion, The Adam and Drew Show,
    Dr. Drew Podcast, and Swole Patrole.
    Also catch Dr. Drew on "Midday Live" weekdays at noon on 790 KABC in LA.
    DrDrew.com
    Dr. Drew on Social Media:
    Twit: @DrDrew
    Insta: @DrDrewPinsky
    FB: Dr. Drew
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    34 m