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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
William McNamara – Actor (The Trouble With Billy / Dream A Little Dream)
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William McNamara
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know William McNamara. Billy is one of the leads in my all time favorite film: Dream A Little Dream! In this episode, we chat with Billy about getting his career started, his time on the set of that film, some crazy heroics where he saved some horses during one of the recent Malibu wildfires, and his new film project: The Trouble With Billy. He tells stories about the first person he met when he got to L.A, his experiences with both Carole Baskin and Joe Exotic, and his passion as an animal activist. Billy is one of my personal bucket list guests. I am still stunned that I got to speak to him and that he was so kind and accommodating. What a great guy. Make sure to check out his new film available last week, this week, or next week!
Follow Billy on social media:
Twit: @WilliamMcNamara
Insta: WilliamMcNamara108
FB: William McNamara (Actor/ Producer)
Follow the film:
FB: The Trouble With Billy
Gary Player – Golf Legend
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Gary Player
Take a walk with me down Fascination street as I get to know Gary Player. A golf LEGEND; Gary has won over 160 tournaments on six continents, over 7 decades; including: 9 Majors on the regular tour, 9 Majors on the Champions tour, 3 Masters, 3 PGA Opens, 2 PGA Championships, and 1 US Open. Gary was the FIRST non American, and youngest at the time, to win all 4 majors (at 29).
In this episode we chat about the remarkable win by Phil Mickelson as the oldest player ever to win the PGA Championship and what a landmark achievement this is and why. We talk about the health and fitness of the world, focusing mainly on The United States, and how what we eat determines how long we can expect to live. We talk a little bit about what it was like to grow up in South Africa, and why he chose to play golf. Gary shares his thoughts on the US education system, and the state of hatred based on political ideology in America, and the importance of love and acceptance if we are to thrive as a nation and as human beings. Gary shares how special it was to be awarded The Medal Of Freedom. We touch a bit on his new podcast The Player Series in which he speaks with a host of guests including world renowned golfers about golf, and the people, equipment, and news surrounding the sport. Finally, Gary and I tell each other a joke to lighten things up!
Follow Gary on social media:
Twit: @GaryPlayer
Rabbi Brian – Religion Outside The Box
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Rabbi Brian
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Rabbi Brian. Rabbi Brian is; you guessed it, a Rabbi. In this episode, we chat about what made him decide to leave behind teaching math in high school, why he went to Rabbinical school, and really dive deep into the Jewish faith. We talk about some of the differences between organized religion and spirituality, and we each tell a rather uncomfortable story about ourselves, and our faiths. We do discuss Rabbi Brian’s podcast Chats With Larry which is recorded conversations between him and his best friend Larry, a minister. This subject matter may seem super dry and rather unusual for my show and its audience; but I promise you we have FUN! This may be the most fun you have ever had listening to a conversation about religion and spirituality. For real, tons of fun in this one.
Follow Rabbi Brian on social media”
Twit: @RabbiBrian1970
Insta: @Rabbi_Brian_1970
FB: @Wisdom_Biscuit
Check out his newsletter: ROTB.org
Antonio Longo – Musician (Taking Back Sunday) / Podcaster (Fascination Street Podcast)
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Antonio Longo
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Antonio Longo. Antonio is a Long Island native who fell in love with music at an early age and eventually helped form the pop punk band Taking Back Sunday. In this episode we chat about all things music; what got him into it, when he started playing it, and what led to him becoming the original singer for Taking Back Sunday. We also talk about some of the other bands he was in, and how being in a band is like having FOUR girlfriends! Of course we discuss his newest and most recent love… PODCASTING! During covid, Antonio (like many others) was searching for a creative outlet to replace performing live and going to concerts. So he found podcasting and married his love of creativity and his love for his favorite band ever: The Cure. Antonio started a podcast dedicated to The Cure and named it…… Fascination Street Podcast! When I found this show, subscribed, and listened (haven’t missed an episode) I just had to reach out to get him on MY podcast. As it turns out; Antonio is NOT a dick, so he agreed and we had a blast chatting like high school girls.
Follow Antonio on social media:
Twit: @SinkinShips
Insta: @TheAntonioLongo / @WolfWeerClothing
Website: TheAntonioLongo.com
Laura Niemi, Wendy Hopkins, Scott Cummins (Pool Boy)
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Laura Niemi, Wendy Hopkins, Scott Cummins (Pool Boy)
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know playwright Wendy Hopkins, director Scott Cummins, and get caught up with return guest; actress / producer Laura Niemi. In this episode; Wendy explains why she decided NOT to be a figure skater, but chose screenwriting & playwriting, Scott tells us why he got into the theater, and Laura explodes with excitement over working with them both! From there, we jump straight into their new play POOL BOY. Written by Wendy, directed by Scott, produced and staring Laura; this play takes place on location, at a house on Mulholland Drive in Los Angeles, and is all about isolation and the need for human contact during the recent Covid19 pandemic. POOL BOY runs July 17th through August 22, 2001 and is being put on by The Lost Angels Theatre Company in LA.
More information and tickets can be found at:
LostAngelsTheatreCompany.com or PoolBoyOnMulholland.com
Follow Laura, Wendy, and Scott on social media:
Laura:
Twit: @LauraNiemi
Insta: @LauraNiemi
FB: Laura Niemi
Wendy:
Insta: @WendyLHopkins
FB: Wendy Hopkins
Scott:
Insta: @ScottCummins66
FB: ScottCummins66
J. Keebler – Musician (Good Stuff)
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J. Keebler
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know J. Keebler from the band Good Stuff. In this episode J and I chat about him growing up in the Pocono Mountains, falling in love with music and getting his first guitar. Then he tells me about the time he came home to his parents’ house with a piano someone had given him! We discuss the therapeutic aspect that writing and performing music has on him, and he lets me play a song. We cover what it is like not being able to perform during the Covid pandemic and what his plans are coming out of it; before we end with an EXCLUSIVE new song by his band Good Stuff!
Follow J. and Good Stuff on social media:
Twit: @GSKeebler
Insta: @GoodStuffTheBand
FB: Good Stuff
Sandy Forster – International speaker / Author (How To Be Wildly Wealthy Fast)
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Sandy Forster
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Sandy Forster. Sandy is an international best selling author and public speaker who focuses on showing people how to understand and use The Law OF Attraction in their daily lives. In this episode we chat about growing up in Australia and shares a VERY wild thing her family did when she was younger (which blew my mind). Then we talk about the circumstances that left her more than $100,000 in debt and living on $7500 per year of welfare. Sandy then explains how; mainly due to a shift in her mindset, she was able to turn that situation around and become a LITERAL millionaire in 3 years. Finally, she tells us about her Inspired Spirit Coaching Academy, and then gives us 3 tips that can help all of us adjust our mindset, and help us get to a happier, and more mindful place in our lives. We laugh, we joke, we have fun along the way; but make no mistake, there is some golden life advice in this episode!
Follow Sandy on social media:
Insta: @SandyLForster
FB: @SandyForster
Website: WildlyWealthy.com
Janelle Arthur – Singer / Songwriter
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Janelle Arthur
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Janelle Arthur. Janelle is a country singer & songwriter in Nashville, and 5th place finalist on season 12 of American Idol. In this episode, we chat about her first job ever (as a 7 year old) working at Dollywood portraying a young Dolly Parton, and her experience auditioning & being on American Idol. Then we talk about her first ever movie Runnin From My Roots, where she played the lead role. Lastly we discuss her new single Hand Me Downs and how she was able to get Dolly Parton to sing it as a duet with her. She does let me play that song, as well as the title track from her film Runnin’ From My Roots. This is a sweet, genuine, and generous young lady, and I had a great time speaking with her.
Follow Janelle on social media:
Twit: @JanelleOArthur
Insta: @JanelleArthur
FB: Janelle Arthur
TikTok: @ JanelleArthur1
Chris Kidwell – Singer Songwriter (Texas Taliban / Not My Master)
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Chris Kidwell
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Chris Kidwell. Chris is the singer / songwriter for the new Thrash Metal band out of El Paso, Texas called TEXAS TALIBAN. In this episode Chris and I chat about where he grew up and how he got into music. Next we discuss the importance of widening your horizons and seeing (and hearing) things from outside of your town; which is why he joined the US Army and got to see and experience the world. We discuss how Texas Taliban was formed and some of the bands the members are also in. He lets me play my favorite track off of their debut EP called Tu Rey Muerto. And finally Chris has a message for all fans of all musicians.
Follow Chris and Texas Taliban on social media:
Twit: @2Krunked / @Texas_Taliban
Insta: @Kidwell03 / @Texas_Taliban
FB: Christo Cydwell / Texas Tali3an
Orianthi – World Renowned Guitarist
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Orianthi
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Australian born, and world renowned guitarist Orianthi. In this episode The Queen of Shred and I chat about growing up in Australia, and being turned onto decades old music by her father, and how she fell in love with the older rock and blues sound. Then Lady O shares stories from her career including playing with: Prince, Michael Jackson, Carlos Santana, Richie Sambora, Alice Cooper, Steve Vai, and more. Then we talk about her new signature Gibson J200 guitar, her forthcoming album, her fall 2021 tour, and her now multi- platinum single According To You; which recently hit a new milestone. Orianthi lets me play a song from her previous album O; and we end the show talking about her June 19th live stream concert being streamed from the SANRE Geosphere!
Follow Orianthi on social media:
Twitter: Orianthi
Insta: @IAmOrianthi
FB: Orianthi
TikTok: @OfficialOrianthi
Check out her website: IAmOrianthi.com
Buy tickets to the livestream: SanreStreaming.com