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September 26 2022

John Graziano (Graz) – Maker (Making Fun / Graz Makes)

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John Graziano (Graz)
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know John Graziano; or Graz, as he likes to be called. In this episode, we find out what exactly is a maker, how Graz came to be a maker, and how he came to be associated with the most elite of The Maker Community. Naturally we discuss his Netflix show MAKING FUN, how those folks were discovered, and what it was like to make a television show based on being a MAKER. Along the way, we discuss the MAKER community on You Tube, and some of the amazing things that this community does, as well as the core principle of sharing knowledge. Lastly, we chat about the amazing hand-crafted knives that Graz Makes.
Follow Graz on social media:
Twit: @GrazMakes
Insta: @GrazMakes
FB: Graz Makes
YT: Graz Makes

September 19 2022

Nick Leisure – Director (A Clear Shot / Last The Night)

Steve Owens podcast a clear shot, brian austin green, chinatown, director, ghee kung tong, good guys, ho wap to, hostage, interview, last the night, leisure films, mario van peebles, nick leisure, raymond "shrimp boy" chow, raymond chow, sacramento, school shooting, shrimp boy, the hop sing boys, triad, van peebles

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Nick Leisure
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Nick Leisure.
Born and raised in Sacramento, Ca. Nick is a screenwriter, producer, and director. In this episode, we chat about growing up in Sacramento in his stern Asian grandparents’ home, stumbling into the hip hop recording business, and breaking into the film and television industry. Nick tells us about a project that he was / is working on about Raymond “Shrimp Boy” Chow (a Hong Kong born felon with ties to San Francisco Chinatown street gangs: Triad Ho Wop To, The Hop Sing Boys, and Ghee Kung Tong. He also tells us about his being on the scene of “The largest hostage rescue operation in US history”, and why he wrote and directed a movie called A CLEAR SHOT in 2019 based on this event. Then we move right into his latest film called LAST THE NIGHT starring Brian Austin Green. We discuss what the film is about, why he chose to tell this story, and what makes it timelessly relevant. Lastly, I pitch Nick a film idea based on the life story of a previous guest!
Follow Nick on social media:
Insta: @NickLeisure

September 12 2022

Sarah J. Halstead – Stand Up Comedian (RV’s and Cats)

Steve Owens podcast acting, actress, bottle shock, bottleshock, cats, champagne, comedian, comic, drinking during business hours, hollywood, hollywood improv, improv, podcast, podcaster, Prime, RV, RV's, RV's and Cats, Sarah Halstead, Sarah J Halstead, stand up, standup, streetwalker, weinstein, wine

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Sarah J. Halstead
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know comedian and actress Sarah J. Halstead. In this episode we chat about her classical piano training, and how that helped her get her first stage acting gig, her career in the New York acting scene, and her transition to getting into the wine and champagne business. She shares with us the reasons that led to her moving to Miami, and what inspired her to get back into acting. Finally, we discuss her cross-country trip (in an RV, with her cats) from Miami to Los Angeles to bet on herself as a stand-up comic! Naturally, I critique her stand up special RV’s and Cats, which is available on Amazon Prime, and Bottle Shock; the monthly stand-up comedy show that she produces for The Hollywood Improv.
Follow Sarah on social media:
Twit: @SarahJHalstead
Insta: @SarahHalstead
FB: Sarah Halstead
TikTok: @SarahJHalstead
Website: Sarahjhalstead.com

September 5 2022

John Pirruccello Returns! -Actor (Barry / She-Hulk: Attorney at Law)

Steve Owens podcast actor, barry, bill hader, canceled, chad, covid, david lynch, david mamet, disney, disney plus, interview, john pirruccello, marvel, pirruccello, podcast, she-hulk, she-hulk: attorney at law, streetwalker, the valet, twin peaks, valet, voice actor, voiceover

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John Pirruccello Returns!
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know even MORE about John Pirruccello, in this RETURN appearance. In this episode we chat about his family history of fighter pilots, his audition for the HBO show, Barry, and what it was like to work with Bill Hader. We also chat about how he became friends with an iconic American playwright, and how working on Twin Peaks with David Lynch changed his life. Along the way, we have tons of fun. Catch John in the Hulu film The Valet, as well as the upcoming Disney Plus show, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law.
John is no longer on social media, so you can’t find him there!

August 29 2022

Young and Restless – 90’s Hip Hop Group (B Girls)

Steve Owens podcast 305 hip hop, 90's hip hop, b girls, b stands for, broncos benz bmw bass bangles and a pair of bars, charles trahan, country boys, get to know me, goose neck dufflez, hip hop, leonerist, leonerist johnson, miami, miami munsic expo, Miami music expo, mlk music group, mr. charlie, mr. charlie 1000, mr. charlie 305, n.w.a., nwa, p.o.d., poison ivy, rap, y&r, yo mtv raps, yo! mtv raps, young and restless

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Young and Restless
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know hip hop legends Mr. Charlie and P.O.D. Back in the 90’s the hip hop / rap group Young and Restless stormed onto the scene with a new and fresh view: ‘Let’s have FUN!”. They had a couple of chart-topping hits including: B Girls, and Poison Ivy. In this episode I chat with BOTH members of this super fun duo. Charles Trahan A.K.A. Mr. Charlie, and Leonerist Johnson A.K.A. P.O.D. tell me how they met, how they got into music, and how they happened to get a record contract by working at a carwash. They share some funny and some very scary stories about being on the road, touring in the 90’s with the likes of N.W.A. as well as the complete breakdown of how their biggest hit “B Girls” came about. They do let me play their famous song, and I am super excited to share it with you! Some of you will remember it, some of you weren’t even born when it came out, but either way; you are going to smile from ear to ear while you listen. Mr. Charlie and P.O.D. also share news and details about their upcoming new record, so be on the lookout for that!
Follow Charles Trahan (Mr. Charlie) on social media:
Twit: @mcharlie3905
Insta: @MrCharlie1000
FB: Charles Trahan

Follow Leonerist Johnson (P.O.D.) on social media:
Twit: @ChessMovesEnt
Insta: @Flamlivinglegend
FB: Leonerist Johnson

August 22 2022

Nicole Boggs and Alex Kramer – Musicians (Nicole Boggs and The Reel)

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Nicole Boggs and Alex Kramer
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Nicole Boggs and Alex Kramer from the band Nicole Boggs and The Reel. In this episode, we chat about what got each of them interested in music and how they came to form a band together in Nashville. We talk about how they got their name, who their third band member is, and each of their experiences on different P Diddy produced reality television shows. Nicole and Alex explain how they write their songs, and what genre they think they belong to and why. Finally, we talk about their new album: Dystopian Book Club (OUT NOW) and they let me play a track from it! If you are in the area, they are having a record release party on August 31st in Nashville at The Analog. See their website for details.

website: NicoleBoggsandTheReel.com
Follow them on social media:

Nicole
Twit: @ReelNicoleBoggs
Insta: @TheReelNicoleBoggs
FB: Nicole Boggs

Alex Kramer
Twit: @AlexKramerMusic
Insta: @AlexKramerMusic
FB: Alex Kramer (AK)

August 15 2022

Stephen Tobolowsky – Actor (Groundhog Day / Mississippi Burning / The Goldbergs)

Steve Owens podcast actor, alan parker, beth henley, crimes of the heart, dallas, director, ed k martin, grandfather, groundhog day, holly hunter, kathy bates, mississippi burning, ned, ned ryerson, playwright, podcaster, stephen tobolowsky, storyteller, streetwalker, strong women, the goldbergs, tobolowsky, writer

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Stephen Tobolowsky
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Stephen Tobolowsky. Stephen in an actor who has appeared in nearly 300 film& TV shows. You know him as Ned Ryerson in the cult classic film Groundhog Day, and Clayton Townley in Mississippi Burning, and can currently be seen portraying Mr. Ball on the ABC show The Goldbergs.
In this episode, we talk about almost none of that! Instead, Stephen shares stories about some of the people who have made the biggest impact on his life and career. From strong and powerful women in his childhood, to key women in his college years and beyond, to a meaningful relationship with a world-renowned director who took him under his wing. Stephen is an amazing storyteller, and you will be riveted by not only his memory for detail, but the wild stories from his life!
Follow Stephen on social media:
Twitter: @Tobolowsky
Instagram: @StephenTobo
FB: Stephen Tobolowsky

August 8 2022

Angela Parchetta – Singer / Songwriter

Steve Owens podcast Angela Parchetta, break up, choir, duquesne, Houseplants, italian, Like You Want Me To, music, music teacher, musician, Nashville, Never Again, new music, New pop music, Nikki Forbes, Parchetta, pop, pop music, scotia, sinatra, singe, singer, songwriter, streetwalker, taylor swift, teacher

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Angela Parchetta
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Angela Parchetta. Angela is a singer songwriter currently based in Nashville, Tn. In this episode we chat about why she wanted to be a music teacher growing up, how she achieved that goal, and then set new goals for herself in becoming a passionate singer and songwriter. We have a lot of fun going back and forth, making each other laugh, and Angela lets me play her new single Never Again! She explains the reasons for her move to Nashville from upstate New York, and some of the meanings behind her lyrics.
Follow Angela on social media:
Twitter: @AngelaParchetta
Instagram: @AngelaParchetta
FB: Angela Parchetta

August 1 2022

Scott Russo Returns! – Singer / Songwriter (Unwritten Law)

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Scott Russo Returns!
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know MORE about return guest Scott Russo. Scott is the lead singer for the punk / pop punk band Unwritten Law. In this episode we chat about their new album THE HUM, which was just released three days ago. He shares his passion for this new music, as well as what it took to get it made and released. Scott explains why they made it, why they released it now, and his thoughts on the two different colors of vinyl you can get the album in! Plus, he lets me play the first song off the new album.
The Hum is the first album of NEW music released by Unwritten Law in over a decade.
Out now and available everywhere!
Follow Scott on social media:
Instagram: @ScottRusso / @UnwrittenLawOfficial
Twitter: @Unwritten_Law
FB: Unwritten Law

July 25 2022

Simon Majumdar – Food Critic / Author & Podcaster (Food Network / Eat My Globe)

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Simon Majumdar
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Simon Majumdar. After decades in the book publishing business, Simon decided to jump feet first into a new career. He became a world traveling food critic and author. That led to him becoming a frequent guest critic and personality on various Food Network programs, for over a decade now. We talk all about Simon’s journey from then to now, as well as his podcast: Eat My Globe; now entering its NINTH season! We talk about how his life has been affected by Anthony Bourdain, Alton Brown, Guy Fieri, and food in general. He explains what he loves about food and food history, and he regales us with several food history stories that will make you re-think EVERYTHING you know about your food!
See Simon on Food Network shows like:
*Tournament of Champions
*Guy’s Grocery Games
*The Next Iron Chef
*Beat Bobby Flay
*Good Eats: The Return
*Iron Chef America
*The Best Thing I Ever Ate

Follow Simon on social media:
Twit: @SimonMajumdar
Insta: @SimonMajumdar
FB: @SimonMajumdar
Check out Simon’s podcast: Eat My Globe available wherever you get finer podcasts.