WELCOME TO THE SHOW
My name is Steve Owens and I meet a lot of people; sometime in my travels, sometimes in my own home town. Several times (quite by accident), I have stumbled into what I consider to be fascinating stories. So after way too many got away, I decided to start recording them. Some of these conversations will be fascinating ONLY to me. Some will be fascinating to you too. In the end, I guess this podcast is just an excuse for me to get to travel, meet, and talk to more people. So if you are so inclined…
Walk with me, down Fascination Street!
Recent Episodes
Derek Hynes – Storyteller
Derek Hynes – Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Derek Hynes. Derek runs the 100 yr old family sweet shop in Ireland; but we barely talk about that because Derek shares wonderfully fascinating stories of trips all around the world; meeting folks like Stephen King, John Connolly, Chuck Palahniuk, and several of the Twin Peaks cast members. These stories are told with such enthusiasm and genuine gratitude that you cannot help but get excited right along with him. Derek, you are a fantastic storyteller!
Follow Derek on social media:
Twit: @CujoDerek
Insta: @DerekHynes23
FB: Derek Hynes (Galway)
Brigadier General Robert S. Spalding III
General Robert Spalding
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know USAF RET Brigadier General Robert S. Spalding. In this episode the General and I chat about why he joined the military, some of his roles in the United States Air Force, and his days as a pilot of both the B-52 and the B-2 (Stealth) Bombers. We also touch on UFO’s, & extraterrestrial life, before finally diving into his book Stealth War: How China Took Over While America’s Elite Slept. General Spalding wrote this book after years of extensive studying and research on China as he was the chief China strategist for the chairman of The Joint Chiefs, The Joint Staff at The Pentagon, and Senior Defense Official and Defense Attache to China in Bejing, China
Follow General Spalding on social media:
Twit: @Robert_Spalding
Website: GeneralSpalding.com
Joe Lafferty Pt. 2 – Author (Justin Time)
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Joe Lafferty (Part 2) – Author
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I continue to get to know Joe Lafferty. Joe is the author of the book Justin Time; A Memoir of Faith and the Fight For Life. In this episode we chat about his coaching career in which he has coached FIFTEEN players on their way to the NFL. We also talk about the time Joe died…….. YES, you read that correctly. Finally we talk about the young man that changed Joe’s life, and the importance of being an organ donor.
Of course we talk about the UN-retirement of his buddy Rob Gronkowski.
Follow Joe on social media:
Twit: @TheJoeLafferty
Insta: @TheJoeLafferty
Check out his website: thejoelafferty.com
Register to be an organ donor: OrganDonor.gov
Joe Lafferty Pt. 1 – Author (Justin Time)
Joe Lafferty (Part 1) – Author
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Joe Lafferty. Joe is the author of the book Justin Time; A Memoir of Faith and the Fight For Life. In this episode we chat about his triumphant battle with cancer before he was even a teenager. We also talk about his journey from playing high school football, to working in several different sports related industries all after his stint as a nationwide spokesperson for The Leukemia Society, and hanging with some pretty incredible sports heroes!
Follow Joe on social media:
Twit: @TheJoeLafferty
Insta: @TheJoeLafferty
Check out his website: thejoelafferty.com
Register to be an organ donor: OrganDonor.gov
Chris Field – Mercy Project
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Chris Field. Chris has run 20+ marathons, run for mayor at 19, had an ice cream review go viral, and given TWO Tedx talks; but the most important thing he has done is create MERCY PROJECT which rescues, returns, educates, and trains children who have been sold into slave labor. So far Mercy Project has saved 160+ kids, and is showing no signs of slowing down. We chat about all of this and more as we get to know this miracle man.
Follow Chris on social media:
Twit: @DisruptionChris
Insta: @DisruptionChris
FB: @DisruptionChris
Check out the great work he is doing:
mercyproject.net
meetchrisfield.com
disruptionu.com
Jason Ritter – Actor – Part 2
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I continue my conversation with actor Jason Ritter. This is part 2. If you haven’t listened to part 1; go back now and check that one out. In this episode we talk about; his very unique relationship with the WARNING family and two tv shows that he is currently on (A Million Little Things on ABC, and Raising Dion on Netflix). We also talk a little about a documentary he was part of that focuses on Huntington’s Disease; before finally talking about whats it’s like to be a brand new father!
Follow Jason on social media:
Twit: @JasonRitter
Insta: @Jason_Ritter
FB: Jason Ritter
Jason Ritter – Actor – Part 1
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know actor Jason Ritter. This is part 1. Make sure to come back next week for part 2. In this episode; Jason and I chat about: his growing up a third generation Hollywood actor, how much we miss the social media platform VINE, what he was voted ‘most likely’ to do in high school, and how difficult it was managing his fledgling acting career in the midst of his father’s unexpected passing. This episode does have some somber moments, but also a ton of laughs.
Follow Jason on social media:
Twit: @JasonRitter
Insta: @Jason_Ritter
FB: Jason Ritter
Sandi Morris – Olympic Pole Vaulter (Silver, 2016)
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Sandi Morris. Sandi is an Olympic pole vaulter (USA) who won the silver medal in the 2016 games held in Rio De Janeiro. This interview happened quite accidentally. My friend works for an airline and noticed her pole vault bag and posed with it outside her terminal window. Sandi took some photos and posted them on social media. My friend’s wife saw those posts, and reached out. So thank you to both Laura, and John Barnett!
In this episode Sandi and l chat about why she decided that pole vaulting was for her, and we talk about some of her path to get to where she is. We also laugh hysterically at the verbiage that is used in her sport, and how the current pandemic could alter her 2020 Olympic goals.
Follow Sandi on social media:
Twit: @SandiCheeksPV
Insta: @SandiCheeksPV
FB: Sandi Morris Pole Vaulter
Tiktok: @SandiCheeksPV
Jason ‘Lord Honey’ Smith Returns! – Chef / TV Personality
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know MORE about Jason ‘Lord Honey’ Smith. Jason is a chef and television personality; and is making his SECOND appearance on the show. In this episode, we catch up on what he has been doing since he was last on. We chat about his various cooking shows, his semi recent involvement with GiGi’s Cupcakes, his new apparel line, and how he is determined to help those who need help learning to cook even during this era of social distancing! Enjoy!
Follow Jason on social media:
Twit: @LowCarb77
Insta: @official_ChefJasonSmith
FB: Chef Jason Smith – Lord Honey
Tiktok: @BaconBourbon2017
Colton Valentine – Street Artist / Muralist
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Colton Valentine. Colton is a street artist and muralist I met in San Antonio. In this episode we chat about how he got started in art, in street art, and we then move on to some of his previous and current subject matter. We were recording in Colton’s back yard while he was setting up and beginning his 6ft x 6ft Kobe Bryant piece; which was supposed to be on display at South By South West in 2020.
Follow Colton on social media:
Twit: @Colton_Valentine_
Insta: @Colton_Valentine_
FB: @Colton_Valentine_
Tiktok: @Colton_Valentine_