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
Briana Domenica – Musician
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know contemporary christian musician Briana Domenica. In this episode we chat about where and how she grew up, and what led her to performing music. We also talk about her faith; how it waivered, why it waivered, and how she found her way back. Plus, Briana lets me play T-H-R-E-E songs!
This is a very intense conversatio that includes talk about suicice and suicide prevention.
Follow Briana on social media:
Insta: @BrianaDomenicaMusic
Ronnie Pierce – Musician
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Ronnie Pierce.
Ronnie is a musician located in the Flatwoods, Kentucky area.
In this episode we chat about growing up in that neck of the woods, and who else is from there. We chat about when Ronnie fell in love with music and decided to become a musician himself. We also discuss some of his influences, and what he wants out of his music career; plus, he lets me play two of his songs.
Follow Ronnie on social media:
Twit: @HogLip
Insta: @RonCPierce
Check out his work at: ReverbNation.com/RonPierce
Zak Pashak – Founder & CEO (Detroit Bikes)
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Zak Pashak. Zak is the founder and CEO of Detroit Bikes. In this episode, we chat about some of his other ventures, which include a music venue and a bar in Canada. Zak tells us about the time a 2020 presidential candidate announced the campaign from the Detroit Bikes warehouse, plus we discuss why Zak started Detroit Bikes, and who the target demographic is for his bikes. If you have some time, I highly recommend you check out these gorgeous bicycles at DetroitBikes.com
Follow Zak on social media:
Twit: @ZakPashak
Insta: @ZakPashak
FB: Zak Pashak
Michael Gibson Jr – Filmmaker (Alora)/ Podcaster (Avert Your Eyes)
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Michael Gibson Jr. Michael is a podcaster, film maker, and improvisational sketch artist. In this episode we chat about where Michael grew up and what got him into improv comedy. Then we move onto the details of his podcast: Avert Your Eyes, which is an interview show where he interviews talent all around the great state of Texas. Finally, we discuss his new short film Alora. We talk about how it came to be, some of the steps along the way, and where it can be seen on the festival circuit.
Enjoy!
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Michael Gibson Jr. Michael is a podcaster, fim maker, and improvisational sketch atrist. In this episode we chat about where MIchael grew up and what got him into improv comedy. Then we move onto the details of his podcast: Avert Your Eyes, which is an interview show where he interviews talent all around the great state of Texas. Finally, we discuss his new short film Alora. We talk about how it came to be, some of the steps along the way, and where it can be seen on the festival circuit.
Enjoy!
Follow Michael on social media:
Twit: @Nebula_One / @AYE_Pod_
Insta: @Nebula_One / @aye_pod_
FB: Michael Gibson Jr / Avert Your eyes
Tim DeKay – Actor (68 Whiskey / White Collar)
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Tim DeKay. Tim is an actor, producer, and director who you most likely know from the USA Network TV show White Collar. In this episode Tim and I chat about the journey of his remarkable career, and some of the stops along the way. We discuss his roles in: White Collar, Seinfeld, and his new show 68 Whiskey. Plus, Tim makes millions of men jealous when he talks about getting to play the husband of Tiffany Amber Thiessen for 6 seasons! Finally we chat about Tim’s voicing the audiobooks for the Lucky Dey series of detective novels written by previous guest Doug Richardson.
Follow Tim on social media:
Twit: @TimDeKay
Insta: @Tim_DeKay
AJ Benza – Gossip Columnist / Podcaster (Fame Is A Bitch)
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know gossip columnist and podcaster AJ Benza. AJ was the gossip columnist for The New York Daily News for 7 years or so, and has hosted his own podcast for the past several years called Fame Is A Bitch. In this episode we chat about how he got his start, what his podcast is about; PLUS, AJ tells stories about: Frank Sinatra, Robert Downey Jr, Patty Davis, Kevin Smith, John Gotti….. and most importantly… AJ tells us which presidents he is eskimo brothers with!
Follow AJ Benza on instagram: @RealAJBenza
Scott Shay – Bank Founder (Signature) /Author (In Good Faith)
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Scott Shay. Scott is the founder of Signature Bank; as well as the author of the new book In Good Faith. In this episode we chat about where and how he grew up. We talk about his father’s experience in TWO Jewish concentration camps, and how this affected (and affects) Scott’s life. We discuss why he decided to start another bank, before finally we dive into his book and why he wrote it. Very theological discussion in this one!
Follow Scott on social media:
FB: Scott A. Shay (Author Page)
Scott’s website: ScottShay.com
Angela Predhomme – Musician
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Angela Predhomme. Angela is a singer, songwriter, and musician. In this episode we chat about where she grew up, what got her into music, and of course we chat about her new album. We also talk about the business of getting your music played in film and television. Angela and I touch on some of the musical infuences that helped to develop both of our musical tastes; and she graciously allows me to play one of her new songs in this episode!
Follow Angela on social media:
Twit: @AngelaPredhomme
Insta: @APredhomme
FB: Angela Predhomme
Website: AngelaPredhomme.com
David Mauro – Author – The Altitude Journals
Take a walk with me as I get to know David Mauro. David Mauro is only the 65th American in recorded history to have stood atop the highest peak on each of the seven continents! In this episode, we chat about why in the hell someone would do one, let alone all seven. We talk about David’s book; which is compiled from the journals he kept during each of these insane adventures. David also shares a few stories from some of these climbs. As a side note; David is VERY funny, and I recommend you check out his blog which is findable from his website DavidJMauro.com
Follow David on social media:
Twit: @DavidJ_Mauro
Insta: @DavidJMauro
FB: TheAltitudeJournals
Grinder: FIND IT YOURSELF YOU WEIRDO!
Chris Smith – Musician (FITUMI)
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Chris Smith. Chris is a veteran of not one, but TWO different branches of the US Military. (I didnt even know you could do that!) He is also a songwriter and a GREAT musician. In this episode we chat about his decision to join the military and what led him to jump from one branch to the other. We also talk about why he decided to become a songwriter and later a performer. Of course we discuss his new project FITUMI, and he graciously lets me play TWO of his new songs.
Follow Chris on social media:
Twit: @FITUMImusic
Insta: @FITUMImusic
FB: @FITUMImusic
Check out Chris’s website: FitumiMusic.com