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
Ambush Vin – SciFi Hip Hop Artist
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as we get to know hip hop artist and sci-fi rapper; Ambush Vin. In this episode we chat about where he grew up, and what got him into the super unique art of science fiction based rap. Along the way we talk about how growing up in ‘the hood’, amid ‘Urban Plight’ / ‘white flight’ informed his art. We also touch briefly on his other job working at U.S. Steel, and how he was able to creat his Star Wars based music. A.K.A. Nerdy Hip Hop.
Brad Fanshaw – Podcaster
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Brad Fanshaw. Take a walk with me as I get to know Brad Fanshaw. Brad is TRULY a ‘jack of all trades’ with his fingers in many pies. Brad hosts TWO wildly successful podcasts, owns a high end Swiss Watch company, a high end wheel manufacturing company, was co-owner of Boyd Coddington Hot Rods, was VP of the American Bicycle Association (BMX), was an executive for Vision Streetwear, and an automotive reality tv star. If you think all of that is a lot to cover, you are correct! We cover just about all of that and it was so much fun doing it. Brad is super fun to chat with and one of the most energetic and inspiring guests ever to appear on FSP.
Will Beinbrink – Actor (It: Chapter 2)
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know more about actor Will Beinbrink. Will was most recently in the number 1 movie WORLD WIDE (2 weeks in a row) IT: Chapter 2. You may also recogize will from films like: Cellular, Sin City, I saw The Light, and Manhattan Night. In this episode we chat about his getting into acting, some of his projects, plus he shines a bit of realism on the business.
Follow Will on social media:
Twit: @WillBeinbrink
Insta: @WillBeinbrink
FB: Will Beinbrink
David Starzyk – Actor (Veronica Mars)
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know actor David Starzyk. David has over 120 acting credits in film & television and you may know him from: CSI, NYPD Blue, Melissa & Joey, Hot In Cleveland, or Veronica Mars. In this episode David and I chat about where he grew up and what let him to acting. We also talk about some meaningful advice he received shortly after he got to L.A., and David shares stories about working with: Mary Tyler Moore, Betty White, Valerie Bertinelli, James Spader, and Tim Allen. Don’t forget to catch the newest season of Veronica Mars on Hulu!
Follow David on social media:
Twit: @DStarzyk
Insta: @DStarzyk
FB: David Starzyk
James Dumont – Actor (Righteous Gemstones)
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know James Dumont. James is an actor who has almost 200 credits in television and film. His recent projects include: Jurassic World, Deepwater Horizon, Patriots Day, Stranger Things, and The Menendez Murders; and he can currently be seen in HBO’s The Righteous Gemstones; and soon, the Netflix film Wonderland. In this episode we chat about where he grew up, what got him into acting, and we touch on some of his projects. We also have a hearty conversation about deep dish vs NY style pizza; and finally, James gives some tips to up and coming actors. Enjoy!
Follow James on social media:
Twit: @JamesKDuMont
Insta: @JamesDuMont
FB: James DuMont
Carl Anthony Stuck – Musician (Splintered Mind)
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Carl Anthony Stuck. Carl is a lifelong musician and guitarist in and around the Louisville, Ky. and Indiana area. Having been a working & touring musician for the better part of the last 30 or so years; Carl has some fascinating stories and some unique insights about the music business. In this episode we chat about all sorts of music related stuff, and he lets me play the newest single from his Splintered Mind project.
Special thanks to Steven O’Reilly of The Bar Star Podcast for helping make this happen. Thanks Steven.
Follow Carl on social media:
Twit: @CarlStuck and @MindSplintered
Insta: @CarlAnthonyStuck and @SplinteredMindMusic
FB: Carl Anthony Stuck and Splintered Mind
Websites:
SplinteredMindMusic.com
CarlStuck.com
Vinnie Tortorich #3 – (Fat: A Documentary)
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I chat once again with Vinnie Tortorich. As you may already know; Vinnie is a celebrity fitness trainer, fitness book author, podcaster, and now DOCUMENTARIAN. In this episode we catch up on what Vinnie has been up to since he was last on the show. We talk about him getting to meet Steve Miller, and what that was like. We talk about Vinnie climbing two of the tallest mountains in the world, and of course we talk about the highly anticipated release of his first film titled: FAT: A Documentary.
Follow Vinnie on social media:
Twit: @VinnieTortorich
Insta: @VinnieTortorich
FB: Vinnie Tortorich
Podcast: Fitness Confidential
Website: VinnieTortorich.com
Watch the film: https://amzn.to/2MMIfF8
Jeremy Asbrock – Musician (Gene Simmons / Ace Frehley)
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Jeremy Asbrock. In addition to being married to the lovely (and previous guest) Hannah Fairlight; Jeremy is a lifetime rock and roll guitar player. Jeremy has been playing guitar in bands for decades, and is currently the touring guitar player for BOTH Gene Simmons AND Ace Frehley when they tour their solo projects. In this episode we chat about what got Jeremy into music, and how it came to be that he gets to tour with these ICONS of rock. We also chat about some of the off stage experiences of hanging with these guys, as well as Jeremy’s band The Rock N Roll Residency. Jeremy does let me play one of their songs! Enjoy…
Photo by: Words Cant Explain Creations (Somonauk, Illinois)
Follow Jeremy on social media:
Twit: @JeremyAsbrock
Insta: @TheJeremyAsbrock
FB: Jeremy Asbrock
Malcolm Brickhouse – Musician (Unlocking The Truth)
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Malcolm Brickhouse. Malcolm is the guitar player and singer / songwriter for the band Unlocking The Truth. In this episode we chat about how Malcolm got into music at a VERY young age and formed a band with his best friend before they were 10 years old. We touch on some of the band’s success: becoming a viral sensation on You Tube, being the youngest band to play at The Van’s Warped Tour and Coachella in 2014, playing with some of the biggest bands in the world, and even the book & the documentary about the band. PLUS, Malcolm lets me play a couple of their songs! Get ready for some face melting fun!
Follow Malcolm on social media:
Twit: @UTTBand
Insta: @Malxolm.Brixkhouse
and : @UnlockingTheTruth
FB: Unlocking The Truth
Visit the website: UnlockingTheTruthBand.com
Amazon links:
Their album CHAOS: https://amzn.to/2KmDAHR
The Documentary: https://amzn.to/2YSmqpc
The Book: https://amzn.to/2YO5osA
JP Emerson – Author (Hot Rod Mags)
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know automotive journalist JP Emerson. JO and I met tangentially as mutual fans of a few automotive related podcasts; and JP was kind enough to chat with me for a bit about what he does and why he does it. In this episode JP and I chat about what got him into cars, what got him into writing about cars, and I put out a request for all of you STREETWALKERS to send him your stories. We also touch on some cars that would be really nice to have, and what makes car stories so precious. Enjoy!
Follow JP on social media:
Twit: @FordMuscleJP
Check out his website: jpemerson.com