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
Steven O’Reilly Returns! – Musician (Soul Circus Cowboys)
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Steven O’Reilly Returns!
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I catch up with previous guest Steven O’Reilly in his return appearance. In this episode, we chat about how it’s going since he moved from Louisville, Kentucky to Tampa Bay, Florida a little over a year ago. He tells us about the status of his podcast: The Bar Star Podcast, his new band: Soul Circus Cowboys, and all about this new adventure his wife and he are about to embark on. Steven and I chatted for well over two hours, so it was really hard to get down to a reasonable length episode. We do play one of Soul Circus Cowboys’ songs, and I think you’re gonna dig it!
Follow Steven on social media:
Twit: @OreillyDrums
Insta: @OreillyDrums
FB: Steven O’Reilly
Follow Soul Circus Cowboys on social media:
Twit: @SoulCircusTweet
Insta: @SoulCircusCowboysMusic
FB: Soul Circus Cowboys
Soulcircuscowboys.com
Richard Stanley – Bank Robber / Author (Up On Game Series)
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Richard Stanley
Take a walk down Fascination Street as I get to know Richard Stanley.
Richard was convicted of robbing thirteen banks in southern California in the early 2000’s. Known as ‘The Skinny Bandit’; Richard learned most of what he needed to know from a television show called The FBI Files. He used the show as a sort of ‘how to’ video series of what NOT to do. In this episode, we chat about what about growing up in Otay, Ca. would make him want to rob banks, and what made him think he could get away with it. He takes us step by step through the events of his very first bank robbery. We talk about how he got caught, and a little about his time in prison. Then we cover what some of his jobs were after prison, and why he decided to write the ‘Up On Game’ series of books. There are two in the series so far: ‘Up On Game: From Robbing Banks To Stacking Bitcoin’ and the sequel; “Up On Game: When I Ruled The World’.
Previous guest Mike Dawson reads the audiobook versions of both books, which are available everywhere fine books & audiobooks are sold. We also touch briefly on his crypto trading and the world he is building in the metaverse on Decentraland.org. This was a very fascinating and engaging conversation. We didn’t even really cover the second book, which was written after some statutes of limitations expired. If I had to guess, I would say that Richard will return for a second episode!
Follow Richard on social media:
Twit: @UpOnGameBook
Insta: @Up_On_Game_Book
Metaverse: Decentraland.org Coordinates: 59 -139
Jason Ritter RETURNS! – Actor (Raising Dion Season)
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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
Ja’Siah Young – Actor (Raising Dion)
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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
Sammi Haney RETURNS! – Actress (Raising Dion)
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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
Check out her website: DisabilityShirts.com
Gavin Munn – Actor (The Righteous Gemstones / Raising Dion)
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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
Carol Barbee – Show Runner / Executive Producer / Writer (Raising Dion)
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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
Jesse Kove – Actor (Cobra Kai / Ask Me To Dance)
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Jesse Kove
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know actor Jesse Kove.
Jesse is an actor in such films as: As Night Came, D-Day: The Battle of Omaha Beach, On Wings Of Eagles, Psycho Stripper, Christmas On The Menu, and the upcoming Ask Me To Dance and A Taste Of Love. He has been in TV shows like: Gravesend, Steve The Intern, and Cobra Kai. In this episode we chat about why he chose to get into the family business, what it’s like to work with his father Martin Cove on a few projects, some of his past projects, as well as some of his upcoming projects. OF COURSE we talk about what an impact original The Karate Kid trilogy had on him growing up, and what it was like to get the call, and to be part of Netflix’s Cobra Kai series.
Keep an eye out for his upcoming films Ask Me To Dance / A Taste Of Love
Keep an eye out for his upcoming arc on Gravesend (Amazon TV)
Follow Jesse on social media:
Twit: @JesseKove
Insta: @JesseKove
Kordel K. France – CEO / Founder (Seekar Technologies)
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Kordel K. France
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Kordel France.
Kordel is the CEO and c-founder of Seekar Technology; an artificial intelligence technology company based in Dallas, Tx. Seekar offers an “Advanced Technology Platform” for a more “Mobile, Explainable, and Ethical AI”. In this episode, Kordel explains what exactly is AI or artificial intelligence, and why he decided to get into that field after growing up on an Idaho potato farm. He also explains some of the things that can go wrong if AI isn’t monitored, and what can go wrong if it IS monitored. We explore some of the potential uses for AI going forward, and then we discuss what exactly his company Seekar Technology DOES. Generally speaking, I would say that an in-depth discussion about artificial intelligence would be boring and dry as hell; but not this time! Kordel brings wit and humor along for the ride. We have fun the whole way through. You might even learn some things AND have a good time doing it! Finally, we end the show with what I thought was a ridiculous question about crypto currencies; but Kordel brings the knowledge in on this subject as well!
Follow Kordel on social media:
Twit: @KordelKFrance
Insta: @KordelFrance
Website: Seekartech.com
Gabriel Jarret – Actor (Real Genius / Ask Me To Dance)
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Gabriel Jarret
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Gabriel Jarret. Gabe is an actor who has been in the business for more than 30 years. His very first film role was the lead in the cult classic film: REAL GENIUS! In this episode we chat about his experiences on that film, including some stories from the set. Next we move onto some of his memorable experiences on the set of Karate Kid III, and then we talk a bit about the Howard brothers (Clint and Ron). Finally, we chat about Gabe’s THREE new projects! Ask Me To Dance is an upcoming film starring legendary actress Joyce DeWitt and Jesse Kove; written, directed, and also starring previous guest Tom Malloy. Already out is the Anne Heche led 13 Minutes; which is based on the true story of a small town devastated by tornados. Also upcoming is the Kate Bosworth series Bring On The Dancing Horses. Gabe is also a certified (and well respected) American Sign Language interpreter; so naturally that comes up as well.
Follow Gabriel on social media:
Insta: @GabrielJarret
FB: Gabriel Jarret