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
Howie Abrams – Author
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Howie Abrams is a former record executive, turned book author. We chat about everything from being in Manhattan on 911, to managing record labels, to becoming friendly with HR from Bad Brains, and what it was like hanging out at CBGB’s during it’s heyday! Enjoy!
“You think you know, but you don’t know, you know?”- Howie Abrams
Follow Howie on social media:
Twit: @HowNice
Insta: @HowNice212
The newest podcast episode is up!
Click on the photo of Howie’s book, for a link to more info,
Jacob Trevino – Speakeasy Owner (Tarantino Themed)
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I got to sit down with Jacob Trevino; the owner and creative mind behind Video Archive, The Overlook Lodge, and Gorilla Cinema! Great interview, really good lessons in perseverance, and you HAVE TO VISIT!
Special thanks to Kevin Smith ( @ThatKevinSmith ) .
And Gina Grad ( @GinaGrad ) for helping me discover this super cool guy.
Follow The Video Archive on social media:
Twit: @TheVideoArchive
Insta: @TheVideoArchive
Serena Scott Thomas – Actress (Bond Girl)
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Recently I took a trip to Los Angeles and during that trip I was able to get an interview with Serena Scott Thomas. We talk about her early modeling career, her movie career (including being a BOND GIRL!), her relationship with Vinnie Tortorich, and the play she is currently starring in called TWO FISTED LOVE; playing at The Odyssey Theatre in LA.
I also float an idea for a 10 episode podcast for Serena and Vinnie to do together called FIT TO BE TIED!
Help me get that hashtag trending! #FitToBeTied
Reach out to Serena on social media:
@SerenaST09 on Twitter
@SScottThomas on Instagram
Facebook.com/SerenaScottThomas
Jeff Cesario – Comedian / Podcaster (Play With Pain Podcast)
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This week I got to chat over the phone with veteran comedian, two time Emmy winner, & multiple ACE award winner Jeff Cesario.
Jeff and I talk about starting out in Minnesota, his numerous Johnny Carson appearances, writing for talk shows for Dennis Miller, Larry Sanders, & Queen Latifah, and developing the ridiculous yet lovable Chet Waterhouse into a podcast SENSATION!
Follow Jeff on social media:
Twit: @RealJeffCesario and follow Chet at @ChetWaterhouse
and subscribe to his new podcast PLAY WITH PAIN!
Catch Jeff Cesario every couple of weeks on The Adam Carolla Show.
Kim Terry – Author
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My wife and I went to this quaint little bar in Comfort, Tx and there happened to be a lovely young lady doing a book signing. So naturally I interviewed her so I could introduce her to you guys! There is a special give away in this one….. so pay attention!
Follow Kim on social media:
Twit: @AuthorKimTerry
Insta: @AuthorKimTerry
The newest podcast episode is up!
Click on the photo link below to buy Kim’s book!
Kerri Kasem – Radio Personality
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This week I got to chat with the talented Kerri Kasem.
She is a radio and TV personality; as well as a motivational speaker and activist. We talk a little about her career, about her father, an up coming Las Vegas speaking engagement, and about how she is taking a legal fight state by state to end a very specific type of elder abuse.
The link to her event; the 10X Growth Conference in Las Vegas Feb 22-24, 2018 can be found here: https://10xgrowthcon.com/
The link to her organization; The Kasem Cares Foundation can be found here: Kasemcares.org
You can find more information about Kerri at:
KerriKasem.com
on Twitter: @KerriKasem
on Instagram: @KerriKasem
On Face Book: Facebook.com/Kerri-Kasem
David Naumann – CEO (Dry Ventures, Wet Phone Rescue)
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I found out that the headquarters of this company with a really cool product was just down the road in my own home town of San Antonio! So I reached out and was able to get a sit down interview with the Owner and CEO of Dry Ventures Inc.! David Nauman and I sit down and chat about his automated machine (about the size of an ATM) that will completely dry and fix your wet cell phone!
Dee Murthy – CEO (Five Four / Menlo Club / Young And Reckless)
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HOLY MOLY!
I was lucky enough to get to interview Dee Murthy Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Five Four Club / Menlo Club.
I have been a member for quite some time now and Mr. Murthy was kind enough to call in and chat with me for a bit.
We discuss his origin story and his belief that KARMA has a lot to do with his success.
Click on the Menlo Club photo link below and get a great deal on your first month’s package.
I promise you wont regret it.
Follow Dee on social media:
Twit: @DeeMurthy
Insta: @DeeMurthy
The newest podcast episode is up!
Cassandra Cardenes – Actress / Podcaster (Nooner Podcast)
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This week Cassandra Cardenes calls in and we talk about her growing up around comedy, her experience seeing Wonder Woman, and Ladies Lunch Productions. Super sweet Cass was a lot of fun to talk to. Catch her most Tuesday’s on The Nooner Podcast.
Follow Cassandra on social media:
Twit: @CassCardenes
Insta: @CassCardenes
Adam Carolla Lackeys – Caelan Beihn, Dylan Wrenn, Nick Davis
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This episode is with Adam Carolla “Lackeys”: Caelan Beihn, Dylan Wrenn, and Nick Davis. I had a lot of fun chatting with these dudes who generously sat down with me at Carolla Studios after they got off work. These are some pretty funny guys and they made me feel right at home. Follow them on social media and give their podcasts a listen. At the time of this recording; Nick Davis was A Carolla Lackey. He has since moved on and is currently working at Funny Or die.
Follow Nick, and Dylan on social media: (Caelan is not on social media)
Twit: @RealNickDavis @DylanPeteWrenn
Insta: @RealNickDavis @DylanPeteWrenn