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
Christina Elizabeth Smith – Actress (NCIS:NO)
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This is my interview with actress Christina Elizabeth Smith. You know Christina from her work in: NCIS: New Orleans, Grey’s Anatomy, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and Cousin Sal’s Sure Thing. In this episode we chat about falling in love with dancing at an early age, and how that led her to the stage. We also talk about her crazy work ethic, what it’s like to work with a few icons, and she tells us about some of her past and current projects.
Follow Christina Elizabeth Smith on Social Media:
Twit: @IAmC_E_S
Insta: @ChristinaElizabethSmith
Angela Modifica – Luthier (The String Sparrow)
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This week I get to chat with Angela Modifica. Angie is a luthier in Connecticut. In this episode I get to find out what the heck a LUTHIER is and what exactly they do. I also get to know a little bit about growing up in Connecticut, why She decided to become a luthier in the first place, and she tells us about some of the more interesting projects she has worked on!….. (something EXPLODES!!!)
Follow Angela on Social Media:
Insta: @TheStringSparrow
Need a repair, remodel, or fresh build?
Reach out to Angie: musicwillsav3y0u@gmail.com
also TheStringSparrow@gmail.com
Winston Watts – 4 Time Olympic Jamacain Bobsledder Part 2
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This is part 2 of my interview with the great Winston Watts; 4 time Olympic Jamaican Bobsledder! In this episode we continue Winston’s story; picking up with Jamaica’s response when Winston asked for help funding his attempt at his FOURTH Olympic run. We also talk about his experiences at those 2014 Olympics in Sochi, Russia, as well as what the future holds for Mr. Watts…… will he attempt a FIFTH Olympic appearance?????
Follow Winston on Social Media:
Twit: @WWatt4
Insta: @WattWinston
FB: Winston Watt
Visit Winston’s car dealership:
Jammin Jamaican Auto
1125 Hwy 89 North, Evanston, Wy. 82930
307.679.1962
Randy Will – 3 Time Olympic Bobsledder (USA)
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While I was in Wyoming over the summer I got to meet Randy Will. Randy is a 3 time Olympic Bobsledder for the men’s USA team. Randy is ALSO the GOLD MEDAL WINNING coach of USA Men’s Skeleton Jimmy Shea. After I got back home, I caught up with Randy for this intriguing interview! Randy tells us about why he decided to become an Olympic athlete, what some of those events were like, and what he is working on right now and who it is for…. Enjoy.
Follow Randy On Social Media:
FB: Randy Will
Winston Watts – 4 Time Olympic Jamacain Bobsledder Part 1
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Over the summer, while I was in Evanston, Wyoming, I got to meet Winston Watts. Winston Watts is a 4 time Olympic athlete with the Jamaican Bobsled Team. Winston was kind enough to hang out with me and let me pick his brain for a couple of hours. This is part 1. In this episode we talk about Winston growing up in Jamaica, playing soccer, and joining the Jamaican Bobsled Team. We also talk about Winston’s first couple of Olympic appearances, as well as how Winston found a King working as a butcher in a small Jamaican village.
Follow Winston on Social Media:
Twit: @WWatt4
Insta: @WattWinston
FB: Winston Watt
Visit Winston’s car dealership:
Jammin Jamaican Auto
1125 Hwy 89 North, Evanston, Wy. 82930
307.679.1962
Paul Skog – Savior of The Jamaican Bobsled Team (Part 2)
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This is part 2 of my interview with city attorney Paul Skog. In addition to being a city prosecutor, and a county defense attorney; Paul is the Director Of Operations – North America for the Jamaica Bobsled Team. In this interview we talk about Paul getting to meet a Prince and a King! We also talk about his work with the Jamaican bobsled team, his relationship with 4 time Olympian Winston Watts (who also happens to be Paul’s very best friend). And finally, we talk about Paul’s experience attending the 2014 Olympics in Sochi Russia.
Paul is not on any social media, but I will pass along any and all feedback to him if you send it to me.
Enjoy!
Paul Skog – Savior of The Jamaican Bobsled Team (Part 1)
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Over the summer my wife took a temporary contracted job in Evanston, Wyoming. I took the opportunity to travel there for a couple of weeks. While I was there I got to interview city attorney Paul Skog. In addition to being a city prosecutor, and a county defense attorney; Paul is the Director Of Operations – North America for the Jamaica Bobsled Team. In this interview we talk about where Paul grew up, why he decided to practice law, and how he got involved with the Jamaica Bobsled Team.
Paul is not on any social media, but I will pass along any and all feedback to him if you send it to me.
Enjoy!
Wayne Pere – Actor (American Horror Story)
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Take walk down Fascination Street with me as I get to know actor Wayne Pere. You know Wayne from some of his previous projects like: Halt and Catch Fire, The Magicians, American Horror Story; Apocalypse, and his recent film Venom. In this episode we discuss why he chose acting, we talk a little about his career, and we talk about the importance of NOT BEING A DICK on set!
Follow Wayne on social media:
Insta: @Waynepere
FB: Wayne Pere
Visit Wayne’s website: WaynePere.com
Viet Nguyen – Director (Flash / Legends of Tomorrrow)
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In this episode I chat with Viet Nguyen. Viet is a film maker who grew up in Austin, Tx, and had a VERY influential high school teacher (Rob Thomas; creator of Veronica Mars, izombie, etc). In this episode we talk about growing up in Austin, his continuing relationship with Rob Thomas, as well as his feature film CRUSH THE SKULL, and his foray into directing some of the best television shows currently on tv including izombie, The Flash, Legends of Tomorrow, and Lucifer.
Follow Viet on social media:
Twit: @VietNguyenTx
Insta: @Viet_NguyenTx
FB: Viet Nguyen
Watch Crush The Skull on Amazon Prime: https://amzn.to/2Tgw5oj
Check out some of Viet’s work by searching Crush The Skull on YouTube.
Morgan Catron – Musician / Therapist
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This episode is with Morgan Catron. Morgan is a recreational therapist currently working at the Wyoming state hospital in Evanston. My wife met her while working at that facility. In this episode Morgan tells us why she became a therapist, some of the benefits of being a registered Cherokee Native. She also plays a couple of songs LIVE “in studio”. I have been blessed by being allowed to play ALOT of my previous guests music on this show; but this is THE FIRST live performance. You will greatly enjoy these tunes, and this young lady!
Follow Morgan on social media:
Twit: @MoCatron2550
Insta: @Morgan_Catron
FB: Morgan Catron