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
Paul Feig Returns! – Director (Last Christmas)
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Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as we get to know EVEN MORE about Director Paul Feig. In this episode; Paul RETURNS to chat about his latest film LAST CHRISTMAS (in theaters now). We talk about getting the movie made, how the casting process was, and what it was like to get permission from the George Michael Estate to include some of his songs in the film. We do briefly touch on Paul’s previous movie A SIMPLE FAVOR and how Aviation Gin came to be the drink of choice for the characters. Paul shares a heart warming story about the great Timothy Omundson; and finally, Paul hints about his next film!
Go See Last Christmas (In theaters now)
Watch A Simple Favor (Free for Amazon Prime members now)
Follow Paul on social media:
Twit: @PaulFeig
Insta: @PaulFeig
FB: Paul Feig
Follow the film:
Twit: @LastChristmas
Insta: @LastChristmasTheMovie
Micah Brown – Director (30 for 30: Chuck & Tito)
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Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Micah Brown.
Micah is a documentary film director for several films; including the most recent ESPN 30 For 30 documentary: Chuck & Tito.
In this episode we chat about why he chose University of Kansas from all of the schools that recruited him, and why he chose a film career. We also talk about his being mentored by a great film maker. Of course we touch on some of his previous work including a film called Prison Fighters; which highlights the Thailand prison system that allows inmates to literally fight for their freedom. And finally, we talk about the making of Chuck & Tito and what that experience was like.
Follow Micah on social media:
Twit: @MIcahBrownFilm
Insta: @MicahBrownFilm
Roman Mitichyan – Actor (The Morning Show / John Wick 3)
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Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know actor Roman Mitichyan.
Roman is an Armenian born Sambo national champion. (Soviet martial arts without weapons).We chat about why Roman came to America, how he was deported and finally able to return and fight in competitions for the U.S. Next we discover how Roman got into acting and we discuss some of his past and current projects including: Apple Tv’s Morning Show, the series finale of Homeland, and a few recent and upcoming films like: John Wick 3, Rogue Warfare, Trauma Center, and 10 Minutes Gone.
Follow Roman on social media:
Twit: @RRomanMitichyan
Insta: @HollywoodRoman_M
FB: Roman Mitichyan
Doug Richardson – Screenwriter (Die Hard 2 / Bad Boys)
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Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Screenwriter Doug Richardson.
Doug has written some amazing films like: Die Hard 2, Hostage, and Bad Boys. He is also the first person to ever sell a spec script for a million dollars. In this episode we chat about what led him to screenwriting, some of his projects, and he tells wonderful stories about working with Bruce Willis. We also share fun stories about ourmutual buddy Vinnie Tortorich, before finally talking about Doug’s series of detective novels about Los Angeles cop Lucky Dey.
Follow Doug on social media:
Twit: @ByDougRich
Insta: @ByDougRich
FB: Doug Richardson
Website: DougRichardson.com
DaJuan Johnson – Actor (Bosch)
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Take a walk with me as I get to know actor DaJuan Johnson. DaJuan can currently be seen playing Detective Pierce in the Amazon Detective series Bosch. In this episode we chat about growing up in Florida, what made him pursue acting, why he wants to share his knowledge and experiences with up and coming actors, and of course some of his past projects including Bosch. DaJuan also holds The Think Bigger Summit; which is a multi subject seminar of sorts that helps folks navigate the waters of the entertainment industry. Enjoy!
Follow DaJuan on social media:
Twit: @DaJuanJohnson
Insta: @DaJuanJohnson
FB: DaJuan Johnson
Learn more about Think Bigger at: TheThinkBiggerSummit.com
Kayla Adams – Actress (Ad Astra)
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Take a walk with me as I get to know actress Kayla Adams. In this episode; we chat about growing up in Canada, getting into acting, and some of her projects. Her recent and upcoming projects include: Ad Astra (Brad Pitt, Donald Sutherland), Bliss (Salma Hayek, Owen Wilson), and Rogue Warfare (In theaters now).
Follow Kayla on social media:
Twit: @SugarKAYne
Insta: @KaylaAdamsLife
FB: @KaylaAdams
Ambush Vin – SciFi Hip Hop Artist
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Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as we get to know hip hop artist and sci-fi rapper; Ambush Vin. In this episode we chat about where he grew up, and what got him into the super unique art of science fiction based rap. Along the way we talk about how growing up in ‘the hood’, amid ‘Urban Plight’ / ‘white flight’ informed his art. We also touch briefly on his other job working at U.S. Steel, and how he was able to creat his Star Wars based music. A.K.A. Nerdy Hip Hop.
Vin does let me play one of his songs in this episode, so enjoy!
Follow Ambush Vin on social media:
Twit: @AmbushVin
Insta: @AmbushVin
Fb: Ambush Vin also Ambush Vin SciFinatik Fam
Website: AmbushVin.com
Brad Fanshaw – Podcaster / Car Guy (Shift and Steer / Man Seeks Adventure Podcasts)
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Take a walk with me as I get to know Brad Fanshaw. Brad is TRULY a ‘jack of all trades’ with his fingers in many pies. Brad hosts TWO wildly successful podcasts, owns a high end Swiss Watch company, a high end wheel manufacturing company, was co-owner of Boyd Coddington Hot Rods, was VP of the American Bicycle Association (BMX), was an executive for Vision Streetwear, and an automotive reality tv star. If you think all of that is a lot to cover, you are correct! We cover just about all of that and it was so much fun doing it. Brad is super fun to chat with and one of the most energetic and inspiring guests ever to appear on FSP.
Check out Brad’s podcasts:
Shift And Steer AND Man Seeks Adventure
Follow Brad on social media:
Twit: @BradFanshaw
Insta: @Bradley_Fanshaw
FB: Brad Fanshaw
Will Beinbrink – Actor (It: Chapter 2)
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Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know more about actor Will Beinbrink. Will was most recently in the number 1 movie WORLD WIDE (2 weeks in a row) IT: Chapter 2. You may also recognize will from films like: Cellular, Sin City, I saw The Light, and Manhattan Night. In this episode we chat about his getting into acting, some of his projects, plus he shines a bit of realism on the business.
Follow Will on social media:
Twit: @WillBeinbrink
Insta: @WillBeinbrink
FB: Will Beinbrink
David Starzyk – Actor (Veronica Mars)
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Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know actor David Starzyk. David has over 120 acting credits in film & television and you may know him from: CSI, NYPD Blue, Melissa & Joey, Hot In Cleveland, or Veronica Mars. In this episode David and I chat about where he grew up and what let him to acting. We also talk about some meaningful advice he received shortly after he got to L.A., and David shares stories about working with: Mary Tyler Moore, Betty White, Valerie Bertinelli, James Spader, and Tim Allen. Don’t forget to catch the newest season of Veronica Mars on Hulu!
Follow David on social media:
Twit: @DStarzyk
Insta: @DStarzyk