Twist of Fate Podcast

What do KISS, Michael Jackson, Van Halen, Mick Jagger, and Ozzy Osbourne have in common?At some point, they crossed paths with pyrotechnician John Sherman Watkins.As a lifelong rock fan, he spent years going to concerts before eventually finding his way into the industry.John started working security for Bill Graham Presents, but he wanted to do more. He wanted to be involved with the sound, lights, production, and special effects. That opportunity came in 1979 when he began working on special effects for KISS during the Dynasty Tour.From there, John became part of the early days of concert pyrotechnics, creating and customizing effects for some of the biggest artists and tours in the world.On our latest episode of Twist of Fate, John takes us behind the scenes of his incredible career, from working with rock legends to life on the road and the experiences that ultimately inspired him to write his book: "Don't You Know Who I Think I Am?: Memoirs of a World-Class Smart-Ass".Don't miss out on this all-new episode of Twist of Fate Podcast!Purchase his book: https://www.amazon.com/Dont-You-Know-Who-Think-ebook/dp/B0F9BY2HRN?ref_=ast_author_mpb-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------***Find us on***LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/twist-of-fate-podcastFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/TWISTOFFATEPODCAST/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/twistoffatepod/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@UCrXlB-N-hxe6SWa_6ZkEcew Join Our Patreon - https://patreon.com/twistoffatepodcast?utm_medium=unknown...Remember to like and subscribe on YouTube!#ReinventYourBusiness #ReinventYourself #TwistofFatePodcast #findyourinspiration #lasvegasnv #pyrotechnics #michaeljackson #vanhalen #ozzyosbourne

Carl McDowell never planned on becoming an actor.Growing up on the South Side of Chicago, sports were his focus, and football seemed like the path forward. But after an injury changed those plans, Carl found himself searching for what was next.In this episode of Twist of Fate Podcast, Carl joins our Twist of Fate Podcast host Douglas Younger III to share the story behind his acting journey. From his early days in Chicago to landing his first commercial and the acting roles that helped put him on the map, Carl reflects on the risks, setbacks, and lessons that shaped his career.If you've ever had to pivot when life didn't go according to plan, this conversation is for you.

Markeis Simon always knew she wanted to perform. But before stepping into entertainment full-time, she spent years serving in the Air Force, working on military aircrafts.In this episode of Twist of Fate Podcast, Markeis sits down with our Twist of Fate Podcast host, Douglas Younger III, to talk about balancing military life while chasing a completely different dream on the side. She shares the lessons she has learned from the Air Force and dives into the truth about hustle culture, burnout, and imposter syndrome in the entertainment world.This is an episode you don't want to miss. Twist of Fate Podcast is hosted by Douglas Younger III, a mission-driven entrepreneur, award-winning marketer, adjunct professor, and founder of 3STEPS4WARD. Doug brings his signature energy to every conversation. He helps guests open up, reflect, and connect with an audience of over 250,000 subscribers across all platforms. Doug is known for spotlighting stories of personal transformation, innovation, and resilience. His interviews go beyond surface-level — they're bold, authentic, and built to inspire. This is more than a podcast. It’s a platform for purpose.----------------------------------------------------------------------***Find us on***LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/twist-of-fate-podcastFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/TWISTOFFATEPODCAST/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/twistoffatepod/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@UCrXlB-N-hxe6SWa_6ZkEcew Join Our Patreon - https://patreon.com/twistoffatepodcast?utm_medium=unknown...Remember to like and subscribe on YouTube!

Amer Tadayon’s path to building Lucihub, an AI-powered video platform, was anything but easy.Amer sat down with our Twist of Fate Podcast host, Douglas Younger III, to discuss the journey of becoming an entrepreneur, the AI industry, and the power of starting a business in Las Vegas.Don't miss out on this all-new episode of Twist of Fate Podcast!Check out Lucihub: https://lucihub.com/about#our-visionTwist of Fate Podcast is hosted by Douglas Younger III, a mission-driven entrepreneur, award-winning marketer, adjunct professor, and founder of 3STEPS4WARD. Doug brings his signature energy to every conversation. He helps guests open up, reflect, and connect with an audience of over 250,000 subscribers across all platforms. Doug is known for spotlighting stories of personal transformation, innovation, and resilience. His interviews go beyond surface-level — they're bold, authentic, and built to inspire. This is more than a podcast. It’s a platform for purpose.----------------------------------------------------------------------***Find us on***LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/twist-of-fate-podcastFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/TWISTOFFATEPODCAST/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/twistoffatepod/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@UCrXlB-N-hxe6SWa_6ZkEcew Join Our Patreon - https://patreon.com/twistoffatepodcast?utm_medium=unknown...Remember to like and subscribe on YouTube!#ReinventYourBusiness #ReinventYourself #TwistofFatePodcast #findyourinspiration #lasvegasnv #lucihub

On October 1, 2017, everything changed.In this all-new episode of Twist of Fate Podcast, host Douglas Younger sits down with Las Vegas pickleball instructor and survivor Darla Christensen to share her story of surviving the Route 91 Harvest Festival shooting — and how pickleball helped her heal from severe PTSD.In this episode, Darla talks honestly about PTSD, the fight-flight-freeze response, and how she unexpectedly found healing through pickleball. Twist of Fate Podcast is hosted by Douglas Younger III, a mission-driven entrepreneur, award-winning marketer, adjunct professor, and founder of 3STEPS4WARD. Doug brings his signature energy to every conversation. He helps guests open up, reflect, and connect with an audience of over 250,000 subscribers across all platforms. Doug is known for spotlighting stories of personal transformation, innovation, and resilience. His interviews go beyond surface-level — they're bold, authentic, and built to inspire. This is more than a podcast. It’s a platform for purpose.Filmed and Produced by Julian Sepulveda: https://www.modeofmotion.com/Do you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur? Many have tried, many have fallen short. Learn from the mistakes of others who have dared to chase the American Dream and learn how to face your failures.COMING SOON from the team that brought you Twist of Fate Podcast… TALES OF GREAT AMERICAN ENTREPRENEURS, a Twist of Fate Comic.Preorder TODAY: https://www.amazon.es/Tales-Great-American-Entrepreneurs-2025-ebook/dp/B0FPRFZ344#ReinventYourBusiness #ReinventYourself #TwistofFatePodcast #findyourinspiration #lasvegasnv