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
Hank Garrett – Actor (Car 54 Where Are You? / Three Days of the Condor / G.I. Joe)
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Hank Garrett
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Hank Garrett. Hank grew up in the rough streets of Harlem in the 1940’s & 1950’s. During that time he watched schoolmates die, or go to prison. Then Willie Bryant “The Mayor of Harlem” stepped in; introduced Hank to Sammy Davis Jr, and everything changed. After that, Hank began his careers in Stand up comedy, professional wrestling, martial arts, and eventually acting. In this episode we chat about his journey From Harlem Hoodlum, To Hollywood Heavyweight. That also hapoens to be the title of his new book. Hank shares stories about working with: Benny The Jet Urquidez, Sammy Davis Jr, Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, Dean MArtin, Buddy Hackett, Chuck Norris, Jerry Lewis Al Lewis, David Frost, and Robert Redford. Fun behind the scenes tales about ‘Car 54 Where Are You?’, ‘Three Days of the Condor’, ‘That Was The Week That Was’, and ‘G.I.Joe’. Hank still won’t name the New York mobster that gave him his first gun, or the Cosa Nostra that elped out his mom on some interesting occasions. Make sure you check out his book, and get the rest of the amazing accounts of Hank being the very first white comedian to play The Apollo Theater, touring as Tony Bennett’s opener, getting kicked out of The Actors Studio, and how he repaid Robert Redford for keeping Hank from going blind!Â
Special thanks to mutual friends Kat & Clint Howard for connecting Hank & me for this conversation.
Follow Hank on social media:
Twit: @MrHankGarrett
Insta: @Mr_Hank_Garrett
FB: Hank Garrett
Shawn’s Picks #13 Stuart Chaseman
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Shawn’s Picks: Stuart Chaseman.
Hey Streetwalkers. THANK YOU SO MUCH for inspiring me to get to 400 episodes!
As you may have guessed; lm taking March “off” from releasing new episodes.
HOWEVER; all month long, l will be releasing some of my wife’s very favorite episodes, in a “Best Of” style.
So expect a re-release of an older favorite every weekday; with an all new intro from my wife, explaining why she chose each specific episode.
Keep in mind that these are in no particular order, and l’ll be back in April with all new episodes.
Like, follow, subscribe and tell a friend!
-Steve Owens
Fascination Street Podcast
Stuart Chaseman
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Stuart Chaseman. Stuart is a singer / songwriter in the Chicago area, as well as a cast member from the recent Netflix reality series: Jewish Matchmaking. In this episode, Stuart and I chat about his music. We discuss his previous album: Next Exit Brigadoon, and then dive into what made him want to become a songwriter in the first place. We talk about his newest record: Secrets, lies, & Alibis; and discuss the creative freedom that songwriters enjoy. We take an odd detour to talk about a recent news story where Stuart somehow caught the attention (and ire) of Ben Shapiro; and Stuart shares his thoughts on the matter. Finally, Stuart and I chat about his experience on the Netflix reality series: Jewish Matchmaking. I have tons of questions about his time on the show, and he is open and honest with all of his answers; including why he decided to be on the show, what he hoped to get out of it, and how he thinks he came off. Stuart does let me play a song off the new record, and I highly encourage everyone to check out the full album.
Shawn’s Picks #21 Sammi Haney Returns
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Shawn’s Picks: Sammi Haney Returns!
Hey Streetwalkers. THANK YOU SO MUCH for inspiring me to get to 400 episodes!
As you may have guessed; lm taking March “off” from releasing new episodes.
HOWEVER; all month long, l will be releasing some of my wife’s very favorite episodes, in a “Best Of” style.
So expect a re-release of an older favorite every weekday; with an all new intro from my wife, explaining why she chose each specific episode.
Keep in mind that these are in no particular order, and l’ll be back in April with all new episodes.
Like, follow, subscribe and tell a friend!
-Steve Owens
Fascination Street Podcast
Sammi Haney RETURNS! THIS IS PART OF MY RAISING DION SEASON 2 WEEK-LONG PODCASTING EVENT
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know even more about return guest Sammi Haney. This is Sammi’s second appearance on the show, and she holds the record for being the youngest guest ever to appear on Fascination Street Podcast. Sammi is an actress and inspiration. She plays Esperanza on Netflix’s Raising Dion, which just released their second season. In this episode we chat about Sammi, Ja’Siah (Dion), and Gavin (Johnathan) playing on the set, and getting up to shenanigans when they aren’t working. We also talk about how much she is looking forward to season two. Sammi tells us how she spent her Covid, about some recent surgeries, and her new pet! We also have some laughs about how much fun it is to work on Raising Dion and to be best friends with the other kids on the show. I mean they all play Minecraft together!
Obviously there are no spoilers for season two; but go back and watch season one if you haven’t. Special thanks to Sammi’s parents Matt and Priscilla for once again making this happen.
Follow Sammi on social media:
Insta: @SammiHaney
FB: Disability Shirts
Shawn’s Picks #20 Ja’Siah Young
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Shawn’s Picks: Ja’Siah Young.
Hey Streetwalkers. THANK YOU SO MUCH for inspiring me to get to 400 episodes!
As you may have guessed; lm taking March “off” from releasing new episodes.
HOWEVER; all month long, l will be releasing some of my wife’s very favorite episodes, in a “Best Of” style.
So expect a re-release of an older favorite every weekday; with an all new intro from my wife, explaining why she chose each specific episode.
Keep in mind that these are in no particular order, and l’ll be back in April with all new episodes.
Like, follow, subscribe and tell a friend!
-Steve Owens
Fascination Street Podcast
Ja’Siah Young.
THIS IS PART OF MY RAISING DION SEASON 2 WEEK-LONG PODCASTING EVENT
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know actor Ja’Siah Young.
Ja’Siah is a ten-year-old actor who stars in the hit Netflix show Raising Dion (now in it’s second season). In this episode, Ja’Siah and I chat about what made him want to become an actor, what he wants to be when he grows up, and what it feels like to be the lead character of a show at such a young age. He tells us how he spent his time during Covid, and how he likes to spend his time when he isn’t working. This episode is part of my week long special podcast event focusing on the release of Season 2 of Raising Dion. Make sure you catch all 5 episodes in the series!
Catch Raising Dion on Netflix (OUT NOW!)
Follow Ja’Siah on social media:
Twit: @Ja’SiahYoung
Insta: @Ja’SiahYoungOfficial
FB: Ja’Siah Young
TikTok: Ja’SiahYoungOfficial
and his YouTube channel: Ja’Siah Young
Shawn’s Picks #19 Gavin Munn
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Shawn’s Picks: Gavin Munn.
Hey Streetwalkers. THANK YOU SO MUCH for inspiring me to get to 400 episodes!
As you may have guessed; lm taking March “off” from releasing new episodes.
HOWEVER; all month long, l will be releasing some of my wife’s very favorite episodes, in a “Best Of” style.
So expect a re-release of an older favorite every weekday; with an all new intro from my wife, explaining why she chose each specific episode.
Keep in mind that these are in no particular order, and l’ll be back in April with all new episodes.
Like, follow, subscribe and tell a friend!
-Steve Owens
Fascination Street Podcast
Gavin Munn
THIS IS PART OF MY RAISING DION SEASON 2 WEEK-LONG PODCASTING EVENT
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Gavin Munn.
Gavin is a child actor who is quickly making a name for himself. Starting at age 5; Gavin is fairly well accomplished at the tender age of 12. Having starred in a film with Robert Deniro, and currently acts on not one; but TWO very popular tv shows! Gavin stars as Abraham Gemstone on HBO’s The Righteous Gemstones (currently in its second season) and as Jonathan King on Netflix’s Raising Dion (currently in its second season). In this episode, we chat about what it is like to work with Robert Deniro, as well as John Goodman, and Danny McBride. We also talk about being real life friends with his co-stars on both sets, plus what kinds of daredevil activities he likes to get up to while not filming. Gavin is pretty down to earth and has just about as much fun working, and he does playing. Check out Season 2 of The Righteous Gemstones and season 2 of Raising Dion; both available now!
Follow Gavin on social media:
Insta: @GavinWMunn
Shawn’s Picks #18 Jason Ritter Returns
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Shawn’s Picks: Jason Ritter Returns!
Hey Streetwalkers. THANK YOU SO MUCH for inspiring me to get to 400 episodes!
As you may have guessed; lm taking March “off” from releasing new episodes.
HOWEVER; all month long, l will be releasing some of my wife’s very favorite episodes, in a “Best Of” style.
So expect a re-release of an older favorite every weekday; with an all new intro from my wife, explaining why she chose each specific episode.
Keep in mind that these are in no particular order, and l’ll be back in April with all new episodes.
Like, follow, subscribe and tell a friend!
-Steve Owens
Fascination Street Podcast
Jason Ritter RETURNS!
THIS IS PART OF MY RAISING DION SEASON 2 WEEK-LONG PODCASTING EVENT
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know even more about Jason Ritter.
Jason is a third generation actor who has more than a hundred acting credits, and counting. In this episode we chat about a fairly recent short form documentary about his father (John Ritter) that aired on ABC, called ‘Superstar: John Ritter’. Then we get caught up with what it’s like to be a dad, and how Jason and his family endured Covid. Finally; we discuss all things Raising Dion season 2 (no spoilers). Raising Dion season 2 is out now on Netflix. Revisit season 1 and then forge right ahead into season 2. This is a great family friendly show with excitement and plot twists.
Follow Jason on social media:
Twit: @JasonRitter
Insta: @Jason_Ritter
FB: Jason Ritter
TikTok: JasonRitter1980
Shawn’s Picks #17 Carol Barbee
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Shawn’s Picks: Carol Barbee.
Hey Streetwalkers. THANK YOU SO MUCH for inspiring me to get to 400 episodes!
As you may have guessed; lm taking March “off” from releasing new episodes.
HOWEVER; all month long, l will be releasing some of my wife’s very favorite episodes, in a “Best Of” style.
So expect a re-release of an older favorite every weekday; with an all new intro from my wife, explaining why she chose each specific episode.
Keep in mind that these are in no particular order, and l’ll be back in April with all new episodes.
Like, follow, subscribe and tell a friend!
-Steve Owens
Fascination Street Podcast
Carol Barbee.
THIS IS PART OF MY RAISING DION SEASON 2 WEEK-LONG PODCASTING EVENT
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Carol Barbee. Carol is a television writer and show runner; currently for the Netflix show Raising Dion. In this episode we chat about her journey to become a writer in Hollywood, some of the previous shows she worked on including Judging Amy and Providence. We discuss some very important advice and tips to anyone who wants to become a television writer; and we talk all about how she came to be part of the great TV show Raising Dion. Along the way; we talk about her involvement with Donate Life Hollywood, and how important their mission is. Raising Dion season TWO is now available on Netflix!
Follow Carol on social media:
Insta: @CBarbee1
Shawn’s Picks #16 Aleeza Ben Shalom
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Shawn’s Picks: Aleeza Ben Shalom.
Hey Streetwalkers. THANK YOU SO MUCH for inspiring me to get to 400 episodes!
As you may have guessed; lm taking March “off” from releasing new episodes.
HOWEVER; all month long, l will be releasing some of my wife’s very favorite episodes, in a “Best Of” style.
So expect a re-release of an older favorite every weekday; with an all new intro from my wife, explaining why she chose each specific episode.
Keep in mind that these are in no particular order, and l’ll be back in April with all new episodes.
Like, follow, subscribe and tell a friend!
-Steve Owens
Fascination Street Podcast
Aleeza Ben Shalom.
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Aleeza Ben Shalom. In this episode, we chat about her growing up in Philidelphia, before convincing her husband to move to Israel. Then we talk about how she became a dating coach, and a matchmaker. We discuss both of Aleeza’s published books: ‘Get Real. Get Married’ & ‘Virtual Dating’, plus her forthcoming third book ‘Date ‘Em ‘Til You Hate ‘Em’. I ask Aleeza to explain many of her catch phrases (Aleeza-isms), and then we talk about her podcast. It’s called Matchmaker, Matchmaker, and she co-hosts the love advice show with the Rabbi Yisroel Bernath (The Love Rabbi). Finally, we dive deep into her experiences on the Netflix reality dating show Jewish Matchmaking. She gives us some behind the scenes secrets, her thoughts on a couple of the cast members, and how she came to be part of the show. This episode has one of the most unique endings of any episode I have ever done. It ends with Aleeza giving me (and you) a personal blessing!! How cool is that!
Shawn’s Picks #15 Pamela Schuller
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Shawn’s Picks: Pamela Schuller
Hey Streetwalkers. THANK YOU SO MUCH for inspiring me to get to 400 episodes!
As you may have guessed; lm taking March “off” from releasing new episodes.
HOWEVER; all month long, l will be releasing some of my wife’s very favorite episodes, in a “Best Of” style.
So expect a re-release of an older favorite every weekday; with an all new intro from my wife, explaining why she chose each specific episode.
Keep in mind that these are in no particular order, and l’ll be back in April with all new episodes.
Like, follow, subscribe and tell a friend!
-Steve Owens
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Pamela Schuller
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Pamela Schuller. In this episode, Pam and I chat about her growing up with one of the worst diagnosed cases of Tourette Syndrome on record, and how that helped her develop an unparalleled resilience. Pam shares fun stories from Jewish summer camp, experiences as a comic, and how she became a diversity & inclusion keynote speaker for businesses, and organizations. Pam tells a couple of stories about being a comic with a serious disorder, and then we jump into her experience on Netflix’s Jewish Matchmaking. Did Pam already know the matchmaker beforehand? Maybe. Was Pam kidnapped at Jewish Summer Camp? Definitely. Pam was a lot of fun to talk to, and she was kind enough to not judge my ignorance about Tourette, and answer all of my dumbo questions about it. Look for Pamela everywhere, go see her stand up, hire her as a keynote speaker, and of course check her out on Jewish Matchmaking!
Shawn’s Picks #14 Harmonie Krieger
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Shawn’s Picks: Harmonie Krieger.
Hey Streetwalkers. THANK YOU SO MUCH for inspiring me to get to 400 episodes!
As you may have guessed; lm taking March “off” from releasing new episodes.
HOWEVER; all month long, l will be releasing some of my wife’s very favorite episodes, in a “Best Of” style.
So expect a re-release of an older favorite every weekday; with an all new intro from my wife, explaining why she chose each specific episode.
Keep in mind that these are in no particular order, and l’ll be back in April with all new episodes.
Like, follow, subscribe and tell a friend!
-Steve Owens
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Harmonie Krieger.
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Harmonie Krieger. In this episode, Harmonie and I chat about her being an entrepreneur as a kid and starting her own party planning business. Then we discuss confidence and vulnerability, and her pop-up marketing business ‘Pop Your Shop’. She tells me about the time she was on Joe Rogan’s Fear Factor; and some advice that he gave her years later, when she ran into him. Then we discuss ‘Life with Harmonie’, which is a website, a podcast, and a community where likeminded individuals can help each other grow spiritually, and with their own personal improvement. Harmonie and I take a slight detour where we discuss the positive potential effects of micro dosing psilocybin mushrooms. **Neither of us is a doctor, we are not advising anyone to do this. We only discuss HER experiences, and benefits. Finally, we discuss her time on the Netflix reality show Jewish Matchmaking. She tells some fun behind the scenes stories, as well as how she thinks she came off on the show, and why she agreed to do it in the first place. Harmonie was a lot of fun, and I can’t wait to check out her new podcast!