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Andy Harris – Writer, Producer, Podcaster (This American Laugh)
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Andy Harris
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Andy Harris.
Andy is a writer & producer in Los Angelas, and fellow podcaster. He has had a several different podcasts; with his most recent one being This American Laugh, a parody of the popular This American Laugh. In this episode, we chat about his career in radio, sports venues, as well as what got him into podcasting. We talk about improv, and he shares some great improv stories, including one about performing with the legendary Robin Williams! We talk about how and why he started podcasting, and what inspired This American Laugh. Then I turn the conversation on its head and make everybody feel uncomfortable when I talk about famous people getting into the podcasting game. Sorry Andy! Go check out This American Laugh and Andy Harris, Everybody. Plus, keep your eyes and ears peeled for his upcoming projects!
Follow Andy on social media:
Twit: @THEAndyHarris
Insta: @TheAndyHarris
Website: TheAndyHarris.com
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Liz Miele – Comedian (The Ghost of Academic Future) / Author (Why Cats Are Assholes)
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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
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Martin Harris – Actor (Amsterdam / Stranger Things / The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel)
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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 – (Rachel Brandsness & Tyler Warren)
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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:
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Jay Brown – Singer / Songwriter (Road Scholar)
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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
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Jonathan Schmock – Actor / Director / Producer / Political Cartoonist
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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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David Wood – Life Coach / Author (Mouse in the Room)
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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:
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Kayla Adams Returns! – Actress (Hex / Awaken)
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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
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Paul Feig AGAIN! – Director (The School for Good and Evil)
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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:
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John M. Phillips, Esq. – Attorney (Jordan Davis / Joe Exotic)
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John M. Phillips, Esq.
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know John M. Phillips, Esq.
John is a Wrongful Death & Civil Rights attorney, and legal commentator based in Florida; and founding partner of Phillips & Hunt located in Jacksonville, Florida. In this episode we chat about why he became a lawyer, and how much Gregory Peck had to do with his decision. We also discuss one of his first big cases, which involved the killing of Jordan Davis, and how that particular case has affected his life journey and legal career. Naturally we dive into his involvement in Netflix’s Tiger King series, who he represented, and why; as well as why he now represents The Tiger King himself, Joe Maldonado A.K.A. The Tiger King. Lastly, I ask John why he bought a trolley, and what he plans to do with it!
Follow John on social media:
Twit: @JohnMPhillips
Insta: @JohnPhillipsEsq
FB: John M. Phillips
TikTok: @JohnPhillipEsq
Law office website: www.floridajustice.com
Special thanks to sponsors:
The Cool Grandpa Podcast
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The Law Office of Phillips & Hunt