Henry (Beyond B3) Returns! - Street Artist Turned Fine Artist

Throwback: Ed Asner - Actor / Legend

Hey Streetwalkers. This is a throwback episode with 7 time Emmy winning actor Ed Asner. Ed appeared on the show twice, but first appeared on the show on 7.25.18 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!  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

Henry (Beyond B3) Returns! - Street Artist Turned Fine Artist

Henry (B3 Beyond) Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know even more about return guest Henry. Previously known as "B3 Beyond", Henry previously appeared on the show back in December of 2024. Back then he was an anonymous graffiti / street artist. These days he has given up that life of crime, to become a more gallery focused artist. In this episode, we chat about his growing up in The U.K. and what made him switch his outlook and style from the street to the gallery. We cover some of the changes that made him lean in this new direction, and we also discuss some of that previous street art and where those pieces remain today. Now Henry's messaging seems to be focused on bringing attention to kidney disease; a condition that he is all too familiar with. Henry shares what his Kidney condition is, how long he has had it, and what it means for his everyday life. He also shares some startling information about who has it, how many suffer from it, and the staggering amount of folks who may not be aware that they have it. Then we discuss some of the finer points of his new art. He talks about some of the techniques he is working on and studying at university. Again, Henry resides in The U.K. just outside of London, but since we last spoke, he has made a trip across the pond, to The United States. I pepper him with questions about his trip, and where he went, and what he was doing here. Then he explains to me that while it was a refreshing change of scenery, it did inform some of the projects that he is working on. Some of Henry's current works have a decidedly political bent. As listeners of the show will know, we don't talk politics on Fascination Street; but we do deftly discuss his works and the reasons behind them. His art is beautiful, and you can see some of it on his Instagram page and his website. Both of which he shares in this episode. Make sure you check out his work, and if you are so inclined, grab a piece for yourself. I have a couple and they are major focal points on my studio wall.

Throwback: Leroy A. Petry - Master Sergeant (Ret)

Hey Streetwalkers. This is a throwback episode with Medal of Honor recipient & United States Army Veteran Retired Master Sargent Leroy Petry.Leroy first appeared on the show on 5.27.18 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! Leroy A. Petry - Master Sergeant (Ret) This episode is with Master Sergeant (Ret) Leroy A. Petry. This decorated Army Ranger is only the second living recipient of The Medal Of Honor since The Viet Nam War. Leroy was gracious enough to take some time out and talk with me about his life, and the events that led to his injuries. Happy Memorial Day. Find a Veteran and thank him or her. Follow Leroy on social media: Twitter: @LeroyPetry Instagram: LeroyPetry FB: Leroy Petry Charities: TroopsFirstFoundation.org

Chef George Blackwell Smith IV - Lucky Cajun

Chef George Blackwell Smith IV Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Chef George Blackwell Smith IV. In this episode, we chat about what led him to fall in love with cooking, and the taste of Louisiana specifically. Chef Blackwell Smith explains how he went from growing up in California, moving to Chattanooga, then to Louisiana, and why he went back to Tennessee. Then we discuss his company The Lucky Cajun This is a premium spice and seasoning blend company that prides itself on the freshest blends. I get the chef to explain to me what makes his spices and seasonings better than what you grab off of the supermarket shelf. We do trade restaurant horror stories before we get into the specifics of each of his product line offerings. The Lucky Cajun offers a hot sauce called The Green Boss, as well as several unique blends. Blackbeard's Smoke, Jerk, Cajun, and the Original. Chef Blackwell Smith explains his philosophy of 'the anatomy of the bite', and an ever-expanding selection of easy-to-read cookbooks. He teases some of the upcoming new products, and we even touch on some of the skills that make spending time in the kitchen a ton of fun. Make sure you check out what the chef has to offer over at TheLuckyCajun.com and follow him on social media.

Throwback: Paul Feig - Director (Bridesmaids / A Simple Favor)

Hey Streetwalkers. This is a throwback episode with actor, producer, and director extraordinaire Paul Feig. Paul has been on the show 4 times, but he first appeared on the show on 9.6.18 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!  Paul Feig - Director (Bridesmaids / A Simple Favor) This week acclaimed director & producer Paul Feig joins me on the show. We talk about why he got into show business, Freaks and Geeks, why he dresses like a dapper British spy, The Joel McHale Show with Joel McHale, and his new Hitchcockian psychological thriller A Simple Favor (starring Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively) IN THEATERS NOW! Follow Paul on social media: Twit: @PaulFeig Insta: @PaulFeig FB: Paul Feig also: @ASimpleFavor on Twitter & Instagram