Episodi

  • Throwback: Chef Damaris Phillips - Food Network Star

    Throwback: Chef Damaris Phillips - Food Network Star
    Oct 22 2026
    Hey Streetwalkers. This is a throwback episode with guest Chef Damaris Philips. Damaris first appeared on the show on 8.8.18.
    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!

    Chef Damaris Phillips
    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
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    1 ora e 3 min
  • Dakin Matthews - Actor (Gilmore Girls) / Broadway Actor (Waitress) / Dramaturge

    Dakin Matthews - Actor (Gilmore Girls) / Broadway Actor (Waitress) / Dramaturge
    Oct 19 2026
    Dakin Matthews
    Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Dakin Matthews. Dakin is an actor of stage, screen & film for the past 40 years. In this episode, we find out what Dakin originally wanted to be & how he came to acting. We discuss his 25-year career as a college professor, and how he was able to manage teaching and acting at the same time. Then we chat about some of his early projects, and why he was so drawn to stage acting specifically. Dakin's academic career set him up and really prepared him to understand, teach, and perform Shakespeare's work. He explains why he thinks this is true and some of the things that he loves about that particular branch of the arts. Dakin shares stories from his time at Julliard & NYU, and how his working with The Acting Company, The American Conservatory Theater & The Mark Taper Forum led to his co-founding of The Anteaus Theater Company in Los Angeles. Then I pepper him with questions about the differences between a 'dramaturg' and a 'dramaturge'. Finally, we get into some of his time on Broadway. Daking has appeared in so many Broadway plays and musicals that it is hard to keep count! My wife and I saw him perform in the hit show "Waitress" several years ago, and I relate that story; which ends in a heartfelt and long overdue apology from me to Dakin. We end the show talking about some of Dakins more notable teachings and classes; including 'Theater For A New Audience' and 'Sheltering With Shakespeare'. If you can find Dakin on social media, definitely follow him. If you can't find him there, shoot him an email; he gives his email address in the episode! Dakin Matthews is a legend, and I cannot thank him enough for coming on the show. I appreciate you Dakin!
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    1 ora e 2 min
  • Throwback: Chef Jason "Lord Honey" Smith - Food Network Star

    Throwback: Chef Jason "Lord Honey" Smith - Food Network Star
    Oct 15 2026
    Hey Streetwalkers. This is a throwback episode with guest Chef Jason "Lord Honey" Smith. Jason first appeared on the show on 5.6.18.
    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!

    Chef Jason "Lord Honey" Smith - Food Network Star
    Jason Smith A.K.A. "Lord Honey" was nice enough to chat with me for a bit recently. Jason is the winner of season 13 of The Next Food Network Star and host of Best Baker In America on Food Network. Season 2 premiers TONITE; Monday, May 7th at 9 pm Eastern.
    Follow Jason on social media
    Twitter: @lowcarb77
    Insta: Official_ChefJasonSmith
    FB: Chef Jason Smith - Lord Honey
    and his website: SouthernCountryBling.com
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    35 min
  • Lin Buckfield - Musician (Electric Pandas) / Award Winning Journalist (5 Walkleys Including 1 Gold)

    Lin Buckfield - Musician (Electric Pandas) / Award Winning Journalist (5 Walkleys Including 1 Gold)
    Oct 12 2026
    Lin Buckfield
    Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Lin Buckfield. Lin first made a name for herself as the front woman for the iconic 80s Australian Pop Rock band Electric Pandas. They rose to prominence on the heels of their smash hit song 'Big Girls', from their 1985 debut album 'Point Blank'. In this episode, we chat about how she came to live in Australia, and the path that led her to become a member of that legendary band. She shares stories of rocketing to stardom with their huge single, and some of the highlights that came along with the band's popularity. Electric Pandas played places like The Sydney Opera House, as well as 'Oz For Africa', which was part of the global fundraising phenomenon that was 'Live Aid'. We also discuss the freedom that came with being tapped to do a commercial for Coca Cola. Next, we touch on a few of the bands that Lin was part of after leaving Electric Pandas. Next, we get into her journalism career. Lin Buckfield became a journalist; working for Australia's 'Channel 9' and then moving to 'The Times'. Lin's career took a more serious turn when she went to work for the highly esteemed program 'Four Corners', and later for 'Media Watch'. Her work for the latter garnered her 5 Walkley awards, including 1 Gold Walkley which is Australian journalism's highest honor. Naturally, I ask Lin her thoughts on the changes in technology, reputation, and perception of the current media landscape, from when she was working in that area. Finally, we find out what Lin is up to these days. She owns an art studio in Chelsea on Long Island, New York where she creates beautiful ceramic works of art, as well as gorgeous wood pieces. Yes, she lets me play 'Big Girls' by Electric Pandas. Bigger YES, Electric Pandas is currently doing a 2026 Australian tour called 'Electric Safari Tour'. Check @LinBuckfield and @ElectricPandasAustralia on Instagram for find current and future show dates. New shows are being added all the time.
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    1 ora e 4 min
  • Throwback: Chef Aaron McCargo Jr - The Next Food Network Star (Season 4 Winner)

    Throwback: Chef Aaron McCargo Jr - The Next Food Network Star (Season 4 Winner)
    Oct 8 2026
    Hey Streetwalkers. This is a throwback episode with guest Chef Aaron McCargo Jr. Aaron first appeared on the show on 11.20.23.
    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!

    Chef Aaron McCargo Jr.
    Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Chef Aaron McCargo Jr.
    Aaron was the winner of season 4 of The Next Food Network Star; a reality show competition on The Food Network. In this episode, we chat about what got Aaron into cooking in the first place, and what made him audition for this competition show. We also discuss how the show changed his life, and some of the behind the scenes secrets of his cooking show Dig Daddy's House; which ran for several seasons on The Food Network. Aaron tells stories about growing up in Camden, NJ, and some of the crazy antics he got into with his sister's Easy Bake Oven! Next we jump into Chef McCargo's very own line of The Spice & The Sauce, what he created them for, and where you can get them. Don't sleep on Aaron's cookbook: Simply Done, Well Done. We briefly touch on why he partnered with Fresenius Health Care, & The Family Dollar. Finally, the Big Daddy himself, tries not to cry while he tells me all about his non-profit: Play To Win. Also, Chef Aaron tells me about the new food education and restaurant space he, and some partners are opening up in Camden.
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    58 min
  • Mark O'Connell - Founding Drummer (ME. / Taking Back Sunday)

    Mark O'Connell - Founding Drummer (ME. / Taking Back Sunday)
    Oct 5 2026
    Mark O'Connell
    Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Mark O'Connell. Mark is the founding drummer for the band Taking Back Sunday and the founding drummer for the new rock band ME. In this episode, we chat about how Mark became a drummer, and how he came to be in the band Taking Back Sunday. Then we talk about some of the highlights of that band during his 25-year stint with them. Next, we move onto some of Mark's inspirations and his particular drumming style. We do not discuss why Mark left TBS; because I don't really care about that. What we Do talk about is how and why Mark decided to team up with long time TBS guitarist Ed Reyes to build a whole new band. ME. is their new band. Mark O'Connell, Ed Reyes, Neal Amiruddin, and Mike Jansen are 'ME.' I pepper Mark with questions about why he got this particular group of musicians together, and how they found Mike. Then we discuss their debut album 'All Good Things', which came out in July of this year. We hit on a couple of the songs and what makes them impactful; as well as the entire ethos behind putting this band together. Mark generously agrees to let me play my favorite track from the new album, and we even get into the audio mixing and audio engineering of this record. Pay close attention, because in this episode, there is even a personal apology from me to a previous guest & former member of Taking Back Sunday!
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    53 min
  • Throwback: Stephen Tobolowsky - Actor (Groundhog Day / Mississippi Burning / The Goldbergs)

    Throwback: Stephen Tobolowsky - Actor (Groundhog Day / Mississippi Burning / The Goldbergs)
    Oct 1 2026
    Hey Streetwalkers. This is a throwback episode with guest Stephen Tobolowsky. Stephen first appeared on the show on 8.15.22.
    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!

    Stephen Tobolowsky
    Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Stephen Tobolowsky. Stephen in an actor who has appeared in nearly 300 films & TV shows. You know him as Ned Ryerson in the cult classic film Groundhog Day, and Clayton Townley in Mississippi Burning, and can currently be seen portraying Mr. Ball on the ABC show The Goldbergs.
    In this episode, we talk about almost none of that! Instead, Stephen shares stories about some of the people who have made the biggest impact on his life and career. From strong and powerful women in his childhood, to key women in his college years and beyond, to a meaningful relationship with a world-renowned director who took him under his wing. Stephen is an amazing storyteller, and you will be riveted by not only his memory for detail, but the wild stories from his life!
    Follow Stephen on social media:
    Twitter: @Tobolowsky
    Instagram: @StephenTobo
    FB: Stephen Tobolowsky
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    1 ora e 2 min
  • George Pelecanos Crime Fiction Author (The Blue Flame) / Screenwriter (The Wire / Treme)

    George Pelecanos Crime Fiction Author (The Blue Flame) / Screenwriter (The Wire / Treme)
    Sep 28 2026
    George Pelecanos
    Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know George Pelecanos. George is a New York Times bestseller and the author of 25 books, most of which are in the crime fiction genre, and based in and around the Washington, D.C. area. In this episode, we chat about Some of his early experiences growing up in the U.S. capital, a very meaningful Martin Luther King Jr. event that he stumbled upon, and the 'Salad Days' of the D.C. Punk Rock scene. Of course, I dive into what lead him to become a writer in the first place. George didn't write his first novel until he was in his 30s, so I ask him why it took so long and what he was doing to further that goal in the meantime. Then we get into some of George's first books and what those early paydays looked like for him. I would like to thank George for his candidness as far as those early numbers & and those first few steps on his path to the undeniable success that he enjoys now. (Thanks George!). Next, we get into His work as a script doctor and how he came to be one of the writers & producers of 'The Wire'. Not only was George a writer, producer of that show, but he also worked on 'The Deuce', 'We Own the City', 'Treme', 'The Pacific', and so many more. We talk about his screenwriting, his experiences working on some of those shows and why David Simon chose to hire him in the first place; as well as his experiences living in some of those filming locations. Finally, we discuss George's newest novel which is titled "THE BLUE FLAME". This marks the 6th novel featuring his most popular character Derek Strange. George has written Derek Strange stories from when Derek was 12, all through the years to this current story where Derek is in his 70s. We also do a little bit of a deep dive on why some of the details in his books are so important, and why he thinks it matters to get those details correct, even when writing fiction. George also has his next novel already written! "Tell Chuck Berry the News" is a standalone work of fiction that is slated to be released next year. Make sure you check out A-L-L of George's novels and story collections, follow him on social media, and tell him you heard him on Fascination Street Podcast!
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    55 min