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September 30, 2025 140 mins

Thank you to sideshow performer legend and entertainer Erik Sprague aka The Lizardman for coming on my show for an interview! Erik discussed his early life of growing up in Ellenburg, New York, his father being a Vietnam veteran, and both of his parents being school teachers. He talked about working with Ripley's Believe It or Not!, why the Times Square location closed, and having a Guinness World Record. He also got into touring with Slipknot and Disturbed, his Snoop Dogg story, and performing at Coney Island. He also spoke about his book of articles Once More Through The Modified Looking Glass, the book he is currently working on, and his upcoming events. Stay tuned!

Erik "The Lizardman" Sprague's book Once More Through The Modified Looking Glass is available everywhere you purchase books, including Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Once-Through-Modified-Looking-Glass-ebook/dp/B08M4CBSVX.

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Erik "The Lizardman" Sprague on "Sports and Hip-Hop with DJ Mad Max" visual on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAeaQovHRDQ

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