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September 15 2025

Ally Walker – Author (The Light Runner) / Actress (Sons of Anarchy / Longmire / Profiler)

Steve Owens podcast actress, Ally Walker, Baltimore, Book Talk, Book Tok, ghosts, Kazaam, Longmire, murder, murder mystery, new author, new book, Profiler, Profiler TV sheries, psychiatric hospital, Robert Davi, Santa Fe, Shaquille O'Neal, Sons of Anarchy, SSRIs, Tell Me You Love ME, The Light Runner, tim dekay, Walter Henn, who done it

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Ally Walker
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street, as I get to know Ally Walker. Ally is a veteran actress who you know from such amazing television shows as: Sons of Anarchy, Longmire, Profiler, and many more. You also know her from hit films like: Universal Soldier, Singles, & Kazaam. In this episode, we chat about all of these projects, plus some of her other works. I even get her to tell me some ghost stories from Santa Fe! Finally, we really dig into her new book. The Light Runner is the first in The Realities Series and is Ally’s first ever novel. She has written screenplays and scripts, but never a novel! The book is a murder mystery of sorts, but with psychiatric themes, plus paranormal, and time elements. I won’t spoil it, but I will say that I really, really enjoyed this book. I reached out to a couple of her actor friends who wrote blurbs for the book, and I read their responses to her. One of them is even a previous guest of the show! Ally was a blast to speak with, and she even got me to spill a secret that I have never shared on the show, or in most of my real life. You can get this book everywhere books are available and even get a personalized copy from her website. Follow Ally on all the socials, and BUY THIS BOOK!

September 8 2025

Chris Storer – Computer Tech Expert. (Definitely Not the Creator of The Bear)

Steve Owens podcast Chris Storer, Christopher Storer, cincinnati, Clarion, comedian, Department 56, Dept 56, DisruptorComedy, Fat Ryan, IT, Josh Sneed, kentucky, mistaken identity, Purdue, Sotto, steel factory, streetwalker, The Bear, University of Kentucky, work life balance

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Chris Storer.

Over the years, I have been fairly successful at guessing the email addresses of some folks. I wanted to interview Christopher Storer, creator of The Bear television series. So, I used my email magic, and guess what…. I got a different Christopher Storer! Confusion was had; fun ensued. Chris and I thought it would be a fun twist to go forward with the interview anyway. This episode is with Chris Storer, “just a regular guy, living in a no name town in Kentucky”. In this episode, we discuss how he became a computer guru at an early age. Chris discovered his love and knack for computer tech stuff before he was even a teenager. With the encouragement of his brother, Chris decided to write a computer program for a very specific niche of figurine collector, and then he and his mother traveled the country selling this program to these collectors. Next, Chris and I talk a little bit about The Bear television series, and some of the fun that has come about due to the mistaken identity of it all. Alas, I am not the first to confuse them! Then we get into the importance of a work / life balance, and how the passion that he followed when he was 12, manifested into a lifelong career in tech. From steel factories to book warehouses; Chris has made a wonderful living and fulfilling life stemming from this early computer interest. Lastly, we discuss Chris’ brother-in-law (comedian Josh Sneed) who convinced Chris to do the interview as himself, the next time someone reached out. I and a lot of fun speaking with Chris, he has a great sense of humor and an easy-going storytelling style. Thanks again, Chris.

September 1 2025

Ted Page – Author (Good Grandpa) / Marketing Executive (Captains of Industry)

Steve Owens podcast Captains of Industry, Cool Grandpa, Dalai Lama, Eat My Shorts, Good Grandpa, grandchildren, grandparents, grandparents day, Greg Payne, Lake Willoughby, mad men, marketing, McCann Erickson, Mt Good Grandpa Blog, Regalo Press, Simon Schuster, storyteller, Ted Page, The Greatest Generation, The Number One Thing

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Ted Page
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Ted Page. Ted is a marketing executive with his own firm, as well the author of several books. In this episode we discuss his early days in advertising; working for McCann- Erickson, and what led him to start his own company called Captains of Industry. Next, we get into a couple of the books that he has written previously, including a collection of family stories, and a book about branding & marketing. Then we talk about his most recent book Good Grandpa: Stories From the Heart of Grandfatherhood. Along the way, we discover that he worked with a previous guest of my show, more than 30 years ago! We dive into the impact that his own grandfathers had on him growing up, and why he felt that it was important to be that figure in the lives of his own grandchildren. We touch on the book and some of the folks that he interviewed and some of the things that he learned during this process. Ted shares anecdotes about Monarch butterflies, City Slickers, ‘The Number One Thing’, and ‘The Greatest Generation’. This book is a fantastic read, even if you may never be a grandparent. The book is worth the read just for life lessons and the engaging stories from his family’s campground on Lake Willoughby in Vermont. Special thanks to previous guest and really good dude; Greg Payne of The Cool Grandpa Podcast for making this happen.

August 25 2025

Brian Huskey – Comedian / Writer / Actor (Bob’s Burgers / Mr. Neighbor’s House/ Veep)

Steve Owens podcast actor, Adult Swim, Anna Vocino, Bald Talk, Beavis and Butt-Head, Bicycle Face, Bob's Burgers, Brian Huskey, Central Park, comedy, Free Radio, Mr. Neighbor's House, Naked Babies Improv, Oatmeal Truck, Rob Corddry, Sonic, Thinestra, ucb, veep

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Brian Huskey
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Brian Huskey. You know Brian’s face from such iconic shows as Veep, Neighbors, Search Party & Mr. Neighbor’s House 1 & 2. You know his voice from mega hits like Bob’s Burgers, Beavis and Butt-Head, and Central Park. In this episode, we chat about his path to television & film. Brian started making movies in high school with some friends but didn’t really pursue it as a career until college. He shares some of that inspiration and some of the moments that let him know that this was a legitimate career option for him. We touch on some of his early work as a writer, as well as his early days as the bass player for a band called Bicycle Face. (Spoiler alert, he lets me play his favorite track from their album). Next, we talk about getting involved with the Upright Citizens Brigade, Naked Babies improv, comedy, and writing his own projects. Mr. Neighbor’s House is one of his favorite projects that he has ever been part of. He created it, wrote it, executive produced it, & starred in it. He did the same a few years later with Mr. Neighbor’s House 2. I wouldn’t be me if I didn’t grill him about his previous podcast called Bald Talk! Naturally we discuss his VH-1 television show Free Radio, some of his earliest acting memories, and his upcoming horror film Thinestra. Follow Brian on Instagram and see / hear him on just about everything you watch.

August 18 2025

Dana Teller – Comedian

Steve Owens podcast accountant, accounting, comedian, comedy, Dana Teller, David Packouz, engagement, FollowYourDream, FSU, goals, hecklers, Jersey Shore, Miles Teller, No Excuses, passion, standup, standup comedy, The Black List, The Blacklist, Todd Phillips, Wardogs, wedding, Women In Comedy

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Dana Teller.
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know comedian Dana Teller. In this episode, we chat about where she grew up and what made her decide to become an accountant. She shares wonderful stories about how supportive her parents were, and continue to be. Next we discuss how her brother giving her 5 minutes notice that she would be giving a toast at his wedding, inspired her to become a comedian. Dana worked her butt off as an accountant, and socked away enough money to give her a bit of a bumper, so that she could pursue her dream to become a stand up comedian. Dana routinely travels the country crushing at sold out shows from Los Angeles to Miami. Next we get into some specific instances where her parents, and even her siblings, have helped her gain the confidence to make this massive career change. We talk about how to treat hecklers, some of the crazy stuff that happens to female comics, and her ‘no excuses’ mentality that has served her so well. We end the show talking about her pending nuptials, and whether she will change her name when she finally does get hitched! I should add that Miles Teller is her brother; though this interview is not about him, we do talk about him a tiny bit. Follow Dana on all the socials, and go laugh at her on stage if she is anywhere near you!

August 11 2025

Anna Vocino Returns! – Actress (Dead Poets Society / Free Radio) / Food Entrepreneur (Eat Happy Kitchen)

Steve Owens podcast Anna Vocino, arrabbiata, celiac, Cheese Bites, colonoscopy, Dead Poets Society, Eat Happy, Eat Happy Kitchen, fitness confidential, Free Radio, HEB, John Stamos, keto, Leukocytic Colitis, marinara, pink crema, pumpkin marinara, puttanesca, robin williams

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Take a walk with me down Fascination Street, as I get to know even more about Anna Vocino. Anna’s first appearance on the show was released on 6.13.22. I recommend going back and checking that one out, as it was A BLAST! This time around, we discuss some different stuff. We kick the show off talking about her first experience on a film set. Anna was in the classic film Dead Poets Society, where she got to hang out with the late, great Robin Williams. We then transition into her work on another Robin Williams project, this time for television. The Crazy Ones was one of Robin’s last projects, so naturally I ask her about working on that with him. Anna and I then talk about a series she worked on called Free Radio, and she tells some great stories from that set as well. Then we move onto the subject of her health. Anna has some fairly unique immune related issues that she deals with on a daily basis. She is fine, but does navigate some challenges, and she is very open about dealing with those. Of course, we discuss her working with the wonderful Vinnie Tortorich and their podcast Fitness Confidential, before we dive into her Eat Happy empire! Anna has released 3 cookbooks (a fourth to be released in October of 2026), and an ever-growing product line! Eat Happy Kitchen currently offers: 4 pasta sauces (marinara, arrabbiata, puttanesca, pink crema), and 1 seasonal pasta sauce (pumpkin marinara), as well as 4 spice mixes (BBQ Dust, Taco Seasoning, Dill Ranch Seasoning, Salt / Onion Dust), and now offering 3 flavors of Crispy Crunchy Cheese Bites (Cheddar & BBQ, White Cheddar & Onion, Monterey Jack & Onion). We talk about all of these products, and where to find them. They are all available at EatHappyKitchen.com, as well as myriad grocery stores nationwide. Anna shares some behind the scenes stories about what it takes to get a product on the shelf at your local grocery store. As always, no matter what we are talking about; Anna brings the funny! Oh, and pay special attention because we decide to offer a special deal to all of the listeners!

August 4 2025

Dr. Jeffrey Burke – Director of Education for Kokora Life

Steve Owens podcast allergies, ashwagandha, Certified Nutritional Consultant, Certified Organic, Costa Rica, Dr. Jeffrey Burke, Gaia Herbs, herbalist, Honest Health, inflammation, Kokora, Kokora Life, Mediterranean Diet, Natural Medicine, naturopathic, regenerative agriculture, regenerative farming, regenerative farming practices, Ric Scalzo, stress, supplements

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Dr. Jeffrey Burke
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Dr. Jeffrey Burke. Dr. Burke has been an expert in the natural products & herbal supplement industry for the past 4 decades. In this episode, we chat about how he got into that field, and why he decided to become a Naturopathic Practitioner, as well as a Master Herbalist. We discuss his 20,000 plus episodes of his national radio show, and why he ended it after 40 years. Dr. Burke also explains what a naturopathic practitioner is, what a master herbalist is, and what it means to be a certified nutritional consultant. Dr. Burke extolls the virtues and benefits of several natural products including: Ashwagandha, Turmeric, & others; and then tells me about how those herbs help alleviate the symptoms of stress, inflammation, and allergies. We discuss The Mediterranean Diet, and how the things that we become allergic to change with our environment. Dr. Jeffrey Burke recently became the Director of Education for Kokora Life; and as such, he tells me all about the new style of farming that Kokora is taking part in. The owner of Kokora Life is Ric Scalzo, a leader in the field for decades, and he has instituted Certified Regenerative Agriculture practices on his farm in Costa Rica. Dr. Burke tells me what that means, and why it is transforming the farming & agricultural landscape worldwide. Finally, we discuss his podcast: Honest Health With Dr. Jeffrey Burke. On his podcast, he speaks with industry experts, as well as athletes, dieticians, and food health professionals. He even does deep dives on some of the specific herbs & products offered by Kokora Life. His goal with that podcast is to educate folks on the benefits of these supplements, whether they use his company’s brand or not. Find His show on Spotify & YouTube, and wherever you get your podcasts.

July 28 2025

Geoffrey Blake- Actor (Young Guns / Forrest Gump) – Teacher / Screenwriter

Steve Owens podcast actor, Avery Blake, Ben Affleck, Bill Paxton, Brink!, cia, Emilio Estevez, Geoffrey Blake, Godfather of Harlem, heart surgery, Jennifer Garner, JFk, Kennedy Assasination, Lizzo, Lou Diamond Phillips, Paparazzi, Swarthmore, The Actors Studio, The Loft Studio, Young Guns

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Geoffrey Blake Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Geoffrey Blake. You know Geoffrey from such iconic hits as: Young Guns, Forrest Gump, Contact, Midway, and more. In this episode, we chat about almost none of those projects. Instead, we get to know Geoffrey. We find out how & where he grew up, why they moved around so much, how his health is these days, and some crazy stories about his family. Next, we move into some of the acting classes that he was part of when he was just getting started, as well as the acting class that he teaches these days. Naturally, we touch on Young Guns, and his work with Emilio Estevez & Lou Diamond Phillips. He shares a crazy story about paparazzi in Santa Monica, involving him, Ben Affleck, Jennifer Garner, and the city council. This story is insane. Of course, we talk about some of his past and upcoming writing projects, and so much more! Geoffrey has promised to come back on the show for round 2, and maybe THEN he will share the story of the time he met Lizzo!

July 21 2025

Sophie Flack – Ballerina (NYC Ballet) / Author (Bunheads) / Jewelry Designer (Mad Fine)

Steve Owens podcast abortion, anorexia, ballerina, ballet, Bunheads, Corps De Ballet, diamond district, emotional baggage, Josh Charles, klonopin, Mad Fine, mental health, New York City Ballet, Professional Children's School, Prozac, School of American Ballet, Semper Augustus, Sophie Charles, Sophie Flack, suicide, Zanex

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Sophie Flack

Take a walk me down Fascination Street Podcast, as I get to know Sophie Flack. I was first introduced to Sophie as a result of a conversation with previous guest Yul Vazquez. Sophie is a former member of The Corp De Ballet with The New York City Ballet. After she retired from that, she got a degree from Columbia University, and then wrote a best-selling Young Adult novel called Bunheads, which explores the intricacies and heartaches of the life of a professional ballerina. Sophie has written for multiple magazines and publications about her experiences and has helped shine a light on some of the ways that these dancers are treated. Fairly recently, Sophie started a jewelry company which focuses on pieces that help de-stigmatize mental health and eating disorders. Her company is called MAD FINE, and some of the pieces include ‘in the know’ references to: Zanex, Klonopin, Prozac, and the abortion pill. She has pieces that align with emotional baggage, and even silly trophies. All of these pieces are designed to bring these issues to light and for the wearer to engage in conversations with like-minded individuals. These pieces are stunning, and unique. My personal favorite is the mixed metals cassette tape! Sophie is very vulnerable in this conversation. She openly discusses her previous battles with anorexia, self-doubt, and thoughts of suicide. Check out her jewelry, read her book, heck, just reach out and tell her you enjoyed her candor.

July 14 2025

Drew Arnott – Musician (Strange Advance)

Steve Owens podcast bagpipes, canadian, Capitol Records, Darryl Kromm, David Bowie, Dreamboat Annie, Drew Arnott, Flow My Tears, Harry Chamberlain, Heart, Hebrides, Juno Awards, Mellotron, Mushroom Studios, New Wave, Scottland, Strange Advance, Strange Advance 4, We Run, Worlds Away

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Drew Arnott
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Drew Arnott. In this episode, Drew and I chat about his growing up between Scottland and Canada, and why. Then we do a bit of a deep dive on the unique and rare instrument called The Mellotron. Drew shares some fun and nutty stories about his own Mellotron, and then we get into why he and Darryl Kromm started Strange Advance in the first place. Strange Advance signed a deal with Capitol Records and released TWO albums; having never played a single live show. Drew explains how that is even possible, and why that happened. The first THREE records released by Strange Advance sold GOLD in Canada, and then they stopped making music….. for 33 years. I ask Drew what the heck happened, and he gives me the deets. Strange Advance has released a new record. Thier fourth record, aptly titled ‘Strange Advance 4’ is out now, and is a banger! Drew graciously agrees to let me play ‘Flow My Tears’, my favorite track from the new album, and you will understand why that is my fave. Currently, you can catch Strange Advance playing in and around Canada, at various shows and events. Make sure you follow them on social media, specifically Facebook, and check out their website to find out when they will be playing a show near you.