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
Rance Howard – Icon / Actor
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My buddy Clint pulled some strings and was able to get me a sit down interview with his dad Rance Howard in July of 2017. With more than 100 film appearances and more than 200 episodes of television; Rance worked in the business from 1956 until he passed in late 2017. This is his last long form interview.
One of the kindest, most engaging men I have ever met.
Stay tuned for bonus extras after the episode.
Shortly after this interview, Mr. Howard made two more movies, and then became ill.
He never recovered.
This was one of the best days of my life.
Although Rance Howard will be sorely missed by many; I am POSITIVE that Heaven is a better place with him in it.
Rest easy, and Farewell Good Sir.
–Steve
Matt ‘Motorator’ D’Andria – Podcaster – (Shift and Steer / Car Cast) Part 2
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This is part 2 of my interview with The Motorator Matt D’Andria. We talk about a mysterious new business Matt is starting, Matt gives us a sweet ‘Buy Now & Hold’ car tip, we chat about Dax Shepard, Sly Stallone, Carcastshow.com , and Shiftandsteer.com check out his podcasts, they are so much fun and super informative.
Follow Matt on social media:
Twit: @Motorator
Insta: @Motorator
FB: Motorator
Matt ‘Motorator’ D’Andria – Podcaster – (Shift and Steer / Car Cast) Part 1
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Matt D’Andria sits down with me in the lobby of a beautiful hotel in Santa Monica, Ca. We talk about how Matt got to California, how he became an internet creative, and how he got hooked up with Adam Carolla. We also learn that there is a trick to stuffing Adam’s giant ass into Newman’s tiny racecars.
**we get the auction story of the Newman Porsche**
Follow Matt on social media:
Twit: @Motorator
Insta: @Motorator
FB: Motorator
Clint Howard – Actor – Part 2
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Welcome back for Clint Howard Part 2. In this episode we talk about the TV show he is working on, the professionalism of Joey Lauren Adams, Acting, Pippi Longstocking, Uwe Boll, and I buy something from him on air. Stay tuned for bonus content after the episode.
Clint Howard – Actor – Part 1
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In this episode, a Hollywood Legend joins me as we talk about: Golf, Sexual Twister, Cheap Trick, and Politics. We even talk about Dwayne Johnson running for president (and this was recorded in July before he said he would run!). We also talk Indy film, his brother Ron’s coaching career, and Clint suggests that I interview his dad, another HW Legend!
Vinnie Tortorich – Celebrity Fitness Trainer – Part 2
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Vinnie finishes his scary story, and tells us what he decided to do about his cancer diagnosis. Vinnie also talks about his book Fitness Confidential, and of course he regales us with a quaint love story involving a Bond Girl.
Vinnie will surely be back……
Follow Vinnie on social media:
Twit: @VinnieTortorich
Insta: @VinnieTortorich
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Vinnie Tortorich – Celebrity Fitness Trainer – Part 1
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Join me as I sit down with celebrity personal trainer, podcaster, and endurance cyclist Vinnie Tortorich. He tells us about how he grew up in a Louisiana bayou, and became one of the most respected names in training and fitness (not his words). He also shares very specific details about a pretty scary time in his life.
Follow Vinnie on social media:
Twit: @VinnieTortorich
Insta: @VinnieTortorich
FB: Vinnie Tortorich
Nate Adams – Documentarian / Director
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I was lucky enough to be given the opportunity to sit down with documentary filmmaker Nate Adams on a recent trip to Los Angeles. Nate tells us how he got started in the movie business, what its like to work with Adam Carolla creatively, and tells us about some really cool upcoming projects.
Follow Nate on social media:
Twit: @NateAdams26
Insta: @NateAdams26
FB: Nathan Adams
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Gary Smith – Producer (Adam Carolla Show)
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This episode is with Gary Smith, producer and audio engineer from The Adam Carolla Show. Gary was kind enough to sit down with me and let me interview him in THE ACTUAL CAROLLA ONE STUDIOS! If you have ever wanted to know more about Gary, or what it’s like to work for The Aceman, this is your opportunity.
Follow Gary on social media:
Twit: @GPatrickSmith
Billy Smith – My Father In Law! – Part 2
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This is part 2 of my interview with my father in law Billy Smith. We talk about telling bosses to go fly a kite, competing in the Truck Driving Rodeo Championships, and the Cheyenne Rodeo. Enjoy!
Unfortunately, Billy is not on social media.