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
Laura Niemi – Actress (This Is Us)
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know actress and director: Laura Niemi. Laura is a seasoned actress that you know from Veep, Justified, NCIS LA, Bones, Rizzoli & Isles, FIREFLY, & THIS IS US! In this episode we chat about her being in an alternative band that toured the country opening for Marilyn Manson, her getting into acting, and ultimately directing. We also talk about her time working on FIREFLY, Castle, and of course the biggest show on television: THIS IS US! …. What is it like to work with Milo???? Find out now! Enjoy!!
Follow Laura on social media:
Twit: @LauraNiemi
Insta: @LauraNiemi
FB: Laura Niemi
Stephen Jimenez: Part 2 – (The Book of Matt)
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street for PART 2 of my interview with author Stephen Jimenez. Stephen was a screenwriter who went to Laramie, Wyoming in search of enough information to write a screen play about the tragic and gruesome murder of Matthew Shepard. What he found instead were enough bread crumbs to start his own investigation into what REALLY happened that October night in 1998. In this episode we finish our conversation about the details and events that led to the tragic murder of Matthew. We also talk about the impact of this event on the lives of those in Laramie, and on the life of the author.
THIS IS PART 2.
Follow Stephen on social media:
FB: The Book Of Matt
Stephen’s website: StephenJimenez.net
Buy the book: https://amzn.to/2ESO9Pq
Stephen Jimenez: Part 1 – (The Book of Matt)
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know author Stephen Jimenez. Stephen was a screenwriter who went to Laramie, Wyoming in search of enough information to write a screen play about the tragic and gruesome murder of Matthew Shepard. What he found instead were enough bread crumbs to start his own investigation into what REALLY happened that October night in 1998. In this episode we chat about what made Stephen want to be a writer, and why he initially went to Laramie. We also talk about some of the details and information that he uncovered, and some of the things that were reported incorrectly, if at all in this highly sensationalized story.
THIS IS PART 1.
Follow Stephen on social media:
FB: The Book Of Matt
Stephen’s website: StephenJimenez.net
Buy the book: https://amzn.to/2ESO9Pq
Raffaello Degruttola – Film Maker / Actor (Transference)
Take a walk down Fascination Street with me as I get to know Raffaello Degruttola. Raffaello is a writer, director, actor living in London and making movies that are important to him. In this episode, we discuss what it was like to be directed by Hollywood legends Ron Howard in the film Rush, and Steven Spielberg in Saving Private Ryan. We also talk about some of Raff’s previous films, and his new film that is about to hit the festival circuit: Transference. He did send me the film to watch with my wife and WE LOVED IT! Of course we chat about other things as well including the film in theaters no that he is in with Anne Hathaway and Rebel Wilson: The Hustle. Enjoy!
Follow Raffaello on social media:
Twit: @RaffDegruttola
Insta:@RaffD also @ControVentoFilms
FB: Contro Vento Films
Vimeo: Raffaello Degruttola
ControVentoFilms.com
Shelley Dennis – Actress (You Have A Nice Flight)
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Shelley Dennis. Shelley is an actress, producer, writer, and comedienne in Los Angeles who was kind enough to chat with me about where she grew up and what led her to the entertainment business; we have a lot of fun doing it! In this episode we also talk about her Native American heritage, working in the virtual reality space, and something super cool that she can do with her left nostril…. just the left one. Enjoy!
Follow Shelley on social media:
Twit: @ShelleyDennis
Insta: @ShelleyDennis
FB: Shelley Dennis
Website: ShelleyDennis.com
Danny R. Smith – Homicide Detective (Ret)
Take a walk with me as I get to know retired Los Angeles County Homicide Detective: Danny R. Smith. In this episodewe chat about why Danny decided to become a police officer in the first place, and what led him to the Homicide Division. We touch on some of his more memorable cases, incouding a tiny bit on the Phil Spector case, and the case of an “Evil Bitch” that haunts him still. Eventually we chat about his transition from police officer to detective fiction novelist. There is a giviaway in this episode, thanks to Mr. Smith’s generosity. Enjoy!
Follow Danny on social media:
FB: Danny R. Smith
Twit: @DickieFloyd187
Insta: @DickirFloyd
The Murder Memo (true crime blog) available at:
dickiefloydnovels.com
Amazon link to The Dickie Floyd Novels: https://amzn.to/30Ol8xV
Rich Banks – Voice Over Pro
Alonzo Bodden – Comedian
Take a walk with me as I get to know comedian Alonzo Bodden. You know Alonzo from (winning) Last Comic Standing, NPR’s Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me, and his podcast; Who’s Paying Attention. In this episode, we chat about his learning to work on airplanes in high school, him developing into a comedian and the comedy event that changed his life, and of course we talk about why he started a podcast and what it’s about. Enjoy!
Follow Alonzo on social media”
Twit: @AlonzoBodden
Insta: @ZoFunny
FB: Alonzo Bodden
Website and tour info: AlonzoBodden.com
Adrian Picardi – Director (The Resistance)
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know filmmaker Adrian Picardi. In this episode we chat about him going to film school, actually getting into the film industry after school, plus we talk about his tragic loss during his first big film project, and of course, we chat about some of his up coming projects!
Follow Adrian on social media:
Twit: @AdrianPicardi
Insta: @Adrian_Picardi
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/adrianpicardi
Glenn Morshower Part 2 – Actor (24, Transformers)
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I continue to get to know actor and teacher Glenn Morshower. This is PART 2 of my interview with Glenn. If you haven’t yet listened to part 1; go back and check it out first. In this episode, Glenn and I chat about why he loves teaching so much and what he gets out of it, plus he tells a very sweet story about Martin Sheen, and finally Glenn tells a very thought provoking story about the time he swam with the fishes! Enjoy!!
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For more information about his acting class The Actors Playground:
Email him at: Budipity@aol.com