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
Sammi Haney RETURNS! – Actress (Raising Dion)
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Sammi Haney RETURNS!
THIS IS PART OF MY RAISING DION SEASON 2 WEEK-LONG PODCASTING EVENT
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know even more about return guest Sammi Haney. This is Sammi’s second appearance on the show, and she holds the record for being the youngest guest ever to appear on Fascination Street Podcast. Sammi is an actress and inspiration. She plays Esperanza on Netflix’s Raising Dion, which just released their second season. In this episode we chat about Sammi, Ja’Siah (Dion), and Gavin (Johnathan) playing on the set, and getting up to shenanigans when they aren’t working. We also talk about how much she is looking forward to season two. Sammi tells us how she spent her Covid, about some recent surgeries, and her new pet! We also have some laughs about how much fun it is to work on Raising Dion and to be best friends with the other kids on the show. I mean they all play Minecraft together!
Obviously there are no spoilers for season two; but go back and watch season one if you haven’t. Special thanks to Sammi’s parents Matt and Priscilla for once again making this happen.
Follow Sammi on social media:
Insta: @SammiHaney
FB: Disability Shirts
Check out her website: DisabilityShirts.com
Gavin Munn – Actor (The Righteous Gemstones / Raising Dion)
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Gavin Munn
THIS IS PART OF MY RAISING DION SEASON 2 WEEK-LONG PODCASTING EVENT
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Gavin Munn.
Gavin is a child actor who is quickly making a name for himself. Starting at age 5; Gavin is fairly well accomplished at the tender age of 12. Having starred in a film with Robert Deniro, and currently acts on not one; but TWO very popular tv shows! Gavin stars as Abraham Gemstone on HBO’s The Righteous Gemstones (currently in its second season) and as Jonathan King on Netflix’s Raising Dion (currently in its second season). In this episode, we chat about what it is like to work with Robert Deniro, as well as John Goodman, and Danny McBride. We also talk about being real life friends with his co-stars on both sets, plus what kinds of daredevil activities he likes to get up to while not filming. Gavin is pretty down to earth and has just about as much fun working, and he does playing. Check out Season 2 of The Righteous Gemstones and season 2 of Raising Dion; both available now!
Follow Gavin on social media:
Insta: @GavinWMunn
Carol Barbee – Show Runner / Executive Producer / Writer (Raising Dion)
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Carol Barbee.
THIS IS PART OF MY RAISING DION SEASON 2 WEEK-LONG PODCASTING EVENT
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Carol Barbee. Carol is a television writer and show runner; currently for the Netflix show Raising Dion. In this episode we chat about her journey to become a writer in Hollywood, some of the previous shows she worked on including Judging Amy and Providence. We discuss some very important advice and tips to anyone who wants to become a television writer; and we talk all about how she came to be part of the great TV show Raising Dion. Along the way; we talk about her involvement with Donate Life Hollywood, and how important their mission is. Raising Dion season TWO is now available on Netflix!
Follow Carol on social media:
Insta: @CBarbee1
Jesse Kove – Actor (Cobra Kai / Ask Me To Dance)
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Jesse Kove
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know actor Jesse Kove.
Jesse is an actor in such films as: As Night Came, D-Day: The Battle of Omaha Beach, On Wings Of Eagles, Psycho Stripper, Christmas On The Menu, and the upcoming Ask Me To Dance and A Taste Of Love. He has been in TV shows like: Gravesend, Steve The Intern, and Cobra Kai. In this episode we chat about why he chose to get into the family business, what it’s like to work with his father Martin Cove on a few projects, some of his past projects, as well as some of his upcoming projects. OF COURSE we talk about what an impact original The Karate Kid trilogy had on him growing up, and what it was like to get the call, and to be part of Netflix’s Cobra Kai series.
Keep an eye out for his upcoming films Ask Me To Dance / A Taste Of Love
Keep an eye out for his upcoming arc on Gravesend (Amazon TV)
Follow Jesse on social media:
Twit: @JesseKove
Insta: @JesseKove
Kordel K. France – CEO / Founder (Seekar Technologies)
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Kordel K. France
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Kordel France.
Kordel is the CEO and c-founder of Seekar Technology; an artificial intelligence technology company based in Dallas, Tx. Seekar offers an “Advanced Technology Platform” for a more “Mobile, Explainable, and Ethical AI”. In this episode, Kordel explains what exactly is AI or artificial intelligence, and why he decided to get into that field after growing up on an Idaho potato farm. He also explains some of the things that can go wrong if AI isn’t monitored, and what can go wrong if it IS monitored. We explore some of the potential uses for AI going forward, and then we discuss what exactly his company Seekar Technology DOES. Generally speaking, I would say that an in-depth discussion about artificial intelligence would be boring and dry as hell; but not this time! Kordel brings wit and humor along for the ride. We have fun the whole way through. You might even learn some things AND have a good time doing it! Finally, we end the show with what I thought was a ridiculous question about crypto currencies; but Kordel brings the knowledge in on this subject as well!
Follow Kordel on social media:
Twit: @KordelKFrance
Insta: @KordelFrance
Website: Seekartech.com
Gabriel Jarret – Actor (Real Genius / Ask Me To Dance)
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Gabriel Jarret
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Gabriel Jarret. Gabe is an actor who has been in the business for more than 30 years. His very first film role was the lead in the cult classic film: REAL GENIUS! In this episode we chat about his experiences on that film, including some stories from the set. Next we move onto some of his memorable experiences on the set of Karate Kid III, and then we talk a bit about the Howard brothers (Clint and Ron). Finally, we chat about Gabe’s THREE new projects! Ask Me To Dance is an upcoming film starring legendary actress Joyce DeWitt and Jesse Kove; written, directed, and also starring previous guest Tom Malloy. Already out is the Anne Heche led 13 Minutes; which is based on the true story of a small town devastated by tornados. Also upcoming is the Kate Bosworth series Bring On The Dancing Horses. Gabe is also a certified (and well respected) American Sign Language interpreter; so naturally that comes up as well.
Follow Gabriel on social media:
Insta: @GabrielJarret
FB: Gabriel Jarret
Vinnie Tortorich #5 – Filmmaker (Beyond Impossible)
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Vinnie Tortorich #5
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I chat with Vinnie Tortorich in his record FIFTH appearance on the show! In this episode; Vinnie and I chat about his new documentary film: Beyond Impossible. We catch up a little, and then Vinnie tells me WHY he made this film and WHO he made it FOR. We do discuss some of the content in the film, and some of the people in it; as well as some of the parts that stood out to me… even some parts that made me laugh! Lastly, we discuss how the current global supply chain issues have affected his other businesses: Pure Vitamin Club, Pure Coffee Club, and NSNG Foods.
Beyond Impossible is available on iTunes right now, so go get it!
Follow Vinnie on social media:
Twit: @VinnieTortorich
Insta: @VinnieTortorich
FB: Vinnie Tortorich
His podcast: Fitness Confidential
Website: FitnessConfidential.com
Phillip Greenwald – Start Up Guru and Co-Founder (HiWave)
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Phillip Greenwald
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Phillip Greenwald.
Phillip is a Start Up guru and the co-founder of HiWave. In this episode, we chat about Phillip’s getting into the start-up world, teaching classes at Harvard, eventually becoming the Associate Director of Technology and Lead Technology Advisor there. We talk about several novice Start-up mistakes, and finally we discuss Phillip’s newest venture; HiWave.
HiWave is a sticker with NFC technology that allows you to put your contact information, social media info, website, and even Venmo info onto the HiWave sticker so that when you meet people, they can just tap their smartphone to your sticker and BOOM, they have all of your contact info!
Follow Phillip on social media:
Insta: @HiWave.co / @ThePhilGreenwald
FB: HiWave.co
Website: HiWave.co
Colleen Foy – Actress (Blonde)
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Colleen Foy
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know actress Colleen Foy.
In this episode we chat about how Colleen found her calling as an actress, and we discuss some of her projects like: There Will Be Blood, Castle, and her newest project the upcoming Netflix film Blonde which covers the life of Marilyn Monroe and is slated for an early 2022 release. She shares her experience working on Sesame Street; and Colleen tells us about why she learned American Sign Language and how that helped her get a few key roles.
Colleen also tells us what it is like to work with some of the biggest stars of our time; including: Nathan Fillion, Shonda Rhimes, Daniel Day Lewis, Bobby Cannavale, Big Bird, and Ana de Armas.
Follow Colleen on social media:
Twit: @ColleenFoy
Insta: @ColleenFoy
Morris Miller – CEO (Xenex Disinfection Service)
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Morris Miller
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Morris Miller.
Morris is the CEO of Xenex Disinfection Service in San Antonio, Tx. In this episode we chat about’ Xenex and his previous / other endeavors; Rack Space, Curtis Hill Publishing, and Golfballs.com. Morris explains in pretty good detail how he went from medical school, to law school, to company founder and beyond. Moving through his career at several different start-ups and businesses until we wind up at Xenex. We get to know what Xenex does, why he got involved with it, and how the Xenex LightStrike Robot is making the world a cleaner place
Follow Morris and Xenex on social media:
Twit: @MorrisAMiller @XenexDisinfect
Insta: @XenexDisinfect
FB: Morris Miller
Website: MorrisMiller.com / Xenex.com / TectonicVC.com