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
Bill Brochtrup – Actor (NYPD Blue / Major Crimes)
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Join me as I sit down with veteran television and stage actor Bill Brochtrup. You might know him from NYPD Blue, you might know him from Major Crimes on TNT, or you might know him because he is probably in that play you saw, that one time, at that one place…. you remember, you were there with that girl… the one with the hair… anyway… Bill and i discuss his television and stage career as well as the wonderful theater company that he is the co-artistic director of: Antaeus on Broadway in Glendale, Ca. I hope you have as much fun listening as I had talking with this great guy.
Follow Bill on social media:
Twitter: @BillBrochtrup
Insta: @BillBrochtrup
FB: Bill Brochtrup
and check him out at BillBrochtrup.com
Follow Antaeus Theatre: @AntaeusTheatre
Keep up with them (and donate): Antaeus.org
Jason “Lord Honey” Smith – Food Network Chef
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Jason Smith A.K.A. “Lord Honey” was nice enough to chat with me for a bit recently. Jason is the winner of season 13 of The Next Food Network Star and host of Best Baker In America on Food Network. Season 2 premiers TONITE; Monday, May 7th at 9 pm Eastern.
Follow Jason on social media
Twitter: @lowcarb77
Insta: Official_ChefJasonSmith
FB: Chef Jason Smith – Lord Honey
and his website: SouthernCountryBling.com
Matt Fondiler – Adam Carolla’s Assistant
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Podcaster, and personal assistant Matt Fondiler graciously sat down with me at The Adam Carolla Studios to chat with me about how he came to work for Adam, how he met his wife, what his future holds, and his association with Sword And Scale Rewind podcast.
Follow Matt on social media:
Twitter: @MattFondiler
Twitter: @AdamCarollaShow
FB: Matt Fondiler
Duppy Demetrius – Screenwriter (24 / Major Crimes)
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Television writer & producer Duppy Demetrius sat down with me over some beers and chatted with me about how he got started writing for television, as well as some of his favorite times on TNT’s The Closer and Major Crimes. He also explains why we shouldn’t burn bridges, getting to work with Luke Perry, and G.W. Bailey’s great work with the children’s organization The Sunshine Kids.
Follow Duppy on Twitter: @DuppyD
Donate to The Sunshine Kids: Sunshinekids.org
Gina Grad – Podcaster (The Adam Carolla Show)
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I was fortunate enough to get a sit down interview with the lovely Gina Grad from L.A. morning radio; as well as The Adam Carolla Show. We recorded this one in the Adam Carolla Studios shortly before Valentine’s Day, and we talked about her recent exit from L.A. morning radio, her 9-11 experience, and the greatest advice she ever received, (it was from Adam).
Follow Gina on social media:
Twitter: @GinaGrad
Insta-G: @GinaGrad
FB: Gina Grad
Josh Denny – Food Network Star / Comedian
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On a recent trip to LA for a personal thing, I caught up with Josh Denny. Josh Denny is a comedian, a podcaster, and a humanitarian of sorts; but you probably know him from Food Network’s hit TV show Ginormous Food. He was nice enough to sit down with me after a comedy show and talk about everything from podcasting, to making TV shows, and helping out folks who need it. Enjoy guys!
Follow Josh on Twitter: @JoshDenny
on Insta-G: @JoshDenny
on Face-B: @JoshDennyOfficial
His Website: joshdennycomedy.com
Dave Cantrell – Radio DJ / Music Festival Curator
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Longtime Portland D.J. and post punk music lover chats with me about his love of music that took him across the pond. Then we get into a discussion about the post punk music festival he curates and hosts called OUT FROM THE SHADOWS IV and the accompanying compilation album SONGS FROM UNDER THE FLOORBOARD VOL 1.
I am giving away a vinyl / digital package, so listen carefully!
Great music in this episode by Sculpture Club and Bernays Propaganda feat. Mike Watt
@sculpture_club @bernays_prop
Follow Dave on social media:
Twitter: @deftkantian
Insta: @dave_e_cantrell
FB: Dave Cantrell (the DJ one)
Links:
Compilation Album: https://accidentpronerecords.bandcamp.com/album/songs-from-under-the-floorboard-vol-1
3-day pass: holdmyticket.com/event/307474
Day one: holdmyticket.com/event/307475
Day two: holdmyticket.com/event/307477
Day three: holdmyticket.com/event/307478
The lineup (in order of appearance):
Thur April 5th:
DIE ROBOT (Portland)
NAKED LIGHTS (Oakland)
DEATHCHARGE (Portland)
RITUAL VEIL (Portland)
THE WHEAL [formerly Seventeen at this Time] (Paris)
Esses (Oakland)
OVER (Portland)
VIBRISSAE (Portland)
Fri April 6th:
BLOODY KNIVES (Austin
ACTORS (Vancouver BC)
BOOTBLACKS (Brooklyn)
TEARFUL MOON (Houston)
VOIGHT (Denver)
WIRE SPINE (Vancouver BC)
HEXHEART (Seattle)
SICK WISH [feat. former BTS bassist Brett Nelson] (Boise)
Sat April 7th:
ASTARI NITE (Miami)
AZAR SWAN (New Orleans/NYC)
ARCTIC FLOWERS (Portland)
ANNEX (McAllen TX)
WINGTIPS (Chicago)
CREUX LIES (Sacramento)
DANCING PLAGUE (Spokane)
WALK ONTO SUN (LA)
Brett Vee Indy Record Label Owner (No Sky Cassettes)
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A few months ago I was in Las Vegas and saw an article in the local paper about a guy who started an Indie record label where he ONLY releases Cassette tapes of artists. I stopped what I was doing and immediately reached out to him for an interview… and he politely agreed. Super nice guy, fun interview and there is a GIVEAWAY!
Send me an email at Fascinationstreetpod@gmail.com with the subject “Giveaway” and the first 5 people will get either a cassette or a vinyl 45 sent to them by me, for free, no strings.
Check him out on Instagram at @NoSkyCt and at noskycassettetapes.bigcartel.com
Izzy Presley – Musician / Podcaster (Another FN Podcast)
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This week I talk to Izzy Presley from Another FN Podcast. Currently living in Los Angeles; Izzy is the consummate host! He hosts a couple of podcasts, weekly live music events, even the rare Rock N Roll themed cruise! Super cool dude…. um… did I mention he is in ACK!.. an Ace Frehley tribute band? Enjoy!
Follow Izzy on social media:
Twit: @RealIzzyPresley
Insta: @RealIzzyPresley
Photo Credit: Tamea Agle
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,
