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March 29 2024

Shawn’s Picks #21 Sammi Haney Returns

Steve Owens podcast acting, actor, actress, biona, brittle bone, carol barbee, comic book, comicbook, disability shirts, disabilityshirts.com, family show, Gavin Munn, imperfecta, ja'Siah Young, jason ritter, minecraft, morgan's wonderland, netflix, osteogenisis, osteogenisis imperfecta, raising dion, sammi haney, San Antonio, Shawn's Picks, super powers, tortoise, turtle

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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

March 28 2024

Shawn’s Picks #20 Ja’Siah Young

Steve Owens podcast acting, actor, atlanta, Bts, carol barbee, child actor, comic book, comicbook, comics, covid, fitness, friends, Gavin Munn, hollywood, ja'siah, ja'Siah Young, jason ritter, michael b jordan, minecraft, netflix, on set, raising dion, sammi haney, Shawn's Picks, special powers

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Shawn’s Picks: Ja’Siah Young.

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

May 8 2023

James Moses Black #3 – Actor (Renfield)

Steve Owens podcast acting, actor, actorslife, antoine fuqua, awkwafina, ben schwartz, chris rock, civil rights, dracula, james moses black, jim crowe, kanye, nat king cole, oscar slap, pov: an unforgettable night, renfield, renfield movie, sneakers, the slap, true story, unforgettable, universal monsters, vampire, will smith, yeezy

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James Moses Black #3
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know even more about actor James Moses Black. In this episode we chat about what he has been up to since the last time he was on the show. He tells us all about filming the comedy horror film Renfield with Nicolas Cage, Nicholas Hoult, Awkwafina, and James Moses Black. We talk about shooting in New Orleans, and working with some of these fine actors. Then we get into a recent cruise James took, and some upcoming projects he is working on. James tells me about an upcoming short film called POV: An Unforgettable Night; which is the true story of Nat King Cole being attacked on stage by a white hooded fiend! And then we talk some more about the film James is trying to get made called 55. I love the story of 55 and am looking forward to seeing this project come to life!

February 13 2023

Paul Sidhu – Actor / Screenwriter / Producer (Repeater / 2307: Winter’s Dream)

Steve Owens podcast 2307, 2307: Winter's Dream, Aakhari Decision, acting, actor, Bollywood, Bollywoood, Corbin Bernsen, dermatologist, Doctor, ethics, Foothill Dermatology, Joey Curtis, Medical School, Nick Moran, Paul Sidhu, Repeater, screenwriter, Sidhu, Tom Sizemore, Tulane

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Paul Sidhu
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Paul Sidhu.
Paul is an actor, producer, screenwriter, and………. dermatologist. In this episode we chat about why he decided to get into the medical field, and what he felt was missing, even with a thriving medical practice. He tells me about his decision to become an actor, and how he broke into the business; once in India with Bollywood, and again in Los Angeles. We discuss why he stepped away from Bollywood, after his first successful film, and how he started over again in LA. He explains the lucky meeting of Joey Curtis, and how they teamed up to bring “2307: Winter’s Dream” to the big screen, as well the story behind Paul’s newest release “Repeater” co-starring alongside Nick Moran, and Corbin Bernsen, and directed by R. Ellis Frazier. Finally, Paul shares some on set stories about working with Tom Sizemore and some of the tips he learned from the seasoned actor, and whether or not he will continue to work in the film industry and still maintain his medical practice.

February 2 2023

John Griffin – Actor (Call Me Kat / Jersey Boys / Bare: The Musical)

Steve Owens podcast acting, Acting class, actor, Anzu Lawson, Bare: The Musical, Call Me Kat, Cheyenne Jackson, Clint Eastwood, drag queen, Go Love Go, Jersey Boys, John Griffin, Leslie Jordan, Long Island, master class, Mayim Bialik, Milton Katselas, producer, Rip Leslie Jordan, rock opera, screenwriter, self tape, streetwalker, tennis

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John Griffin
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know John Griffin. John is an actor that you may have seen in the television shows: Chuck, Castle, Lucifer, Dexter, Call Me Kat, and so many more. In this episode John explains what it was like growing up being pulled between acting and tennis. (He was a ranked tennis player as a teen). We explore a little of his time at Stanford, and Oxford, he shares stories from the set of Jersey Boys and what it was like to work with Clint Eastwood on that project. John explains to me what Bare: The Musical was all about and how he came to originate one of the roles in it. I pepper John with questions about what it was like to work with the late Leslie Jordan on the current Fox T.V. show Call Me Kat, where John played the serious love interest of Leslie’s character Phil. He tells stories of being on set and acting opposite Leslie and how caring, kind, funny, and generous a scene partner he was. Leslie Jordan was an infectious and loving friend and colleague; John makes that very clear. Finally, we chat about John’s newest project: Go Love Go, a film he wrote and is working to get made, and how YOU can help.

September 12 2022

Sarah J. Halstead – Stand Up Comedian (RV’s and Cats)

Steve Owens podcast acting, actress, bottle shock, bottleshock, cats, champagne, comedian, comic, drinking during business hours, hollywood, hollywood improv, improv, podcast, podcaster, Prime, RV, RV's, RV's and Cats, Sarah Halstead, Sarah J Halstead, stand up, standup, streetwalker, weinstein, wine

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Sarah J. Halstead
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know comedian and actress Sarah J. Halstead. In this episode we chat about her classical piano training, and how that helped her get her first stage acting gig, her career in the New York acting scene, and her transition to getting into the wine and champagne business. She shares with us the reasons that led to her moving to Miami, and what inspired her to get back into acting. Finally, we discuss her cross-country trip (in an RV, with her cats) from Miami to Los Angeles to bet on herself as a stand-up comic! Naturally, I critique her stand up special RV’s and Cats, which is available on Amazon Prime, and Bottle Shock; the monthly stand-up comedy show that she produces for The Hollywood Improv.
Follow Sarah on social media:
Twit: @SarahJHalstead
Insta: @SarahHalstead
FB: Sarah Halstead
TikTok: @SarahJHalstead
Website: Sarahjhalstead.com

May 30 2022

Peter Jason – Actor (Deadwood / Deep In The Forest)

Steve Owens podcast 48 hours, acting, acting life, actor, arrested development, baskets, castle, castle abc, cold case, csi, deadwood, deep in the woods, interview, justified, Longmire, louis anderson, madmen, ncis, peter jason, scorpion, streetwalker

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Peter Jason
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know veteran actor Peter Jason. In his episode we chat about why he became an actor, and some of his more memorable roles. We talk about working on 48 Hours with director Walter Hill, his connection to Frank Marshall, as well as working with John Carpenter, and some of the fun he has had on the sets of Deadwood and Baskets.
Then we jump into his new film Deep In The Forest; which is released TOMORROW! (May 31st). NO SPOILERS!! But he does lay out the premise of the film and it sounds FASCINATING!
Follow Peter on social media:
Insta: PeterJason99
FB: Peter Jason
Website: PeterJason.net

May 23 2022

Stuart Pankin – Actor (NNTN/ Dinosaurs / Fatal Attraction / Deep In The Forest)

Steve Owens podcast acting, acting life, actor, arachnophobia, cameo, covid, Deep In The Forest, Dinosaurs, Dinosaurs ABC, Dinosaurs TV show, disney, Fatal Attraction, Honey I Shrunk, improv, interview, NNTN, Not Necessarily The News, Pankin, Saban, streetwalker, Stuart Pankin, Zenon

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Stuart Pankin
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Stuart Pankin. Stuart is an actor who has been in just about everything you have ever seen. From Not Necessarily The News, to Dinosaurs, to Fatal Attraction, Honey, We Shrunk Ourselves, and Zenon; you have seen him in everything! In this episode, we chat about why he decided to get into acting, what made him move to Los Angeles, and some of the highlights of his career. We have a ball with him telling stories about working on Curb Your Enthusiasm, and I hilariously get Fatal Attraction confused with Basic Instinct! Finally, we discuss Stuart’s new film Deep In The Forest, which is available EVERYWHERE on VOD starting May 31st.
Follow Stuart on social media:
Twit: @Stuart_Pankin
FB: Stuart Pankin

April 4 2022

Lisa Zambetti – Casting Director / Podcaster (Killer Casting / Real Crime Profile)

Steve Owens podcast 911, acting, broadway, casting, casting director, criminal minds, director, film, interview, killer casting, killer casting podcast, lisa zambetti, manhattan, planet of the apes, podcast, podcaster, real crime profile, Slap, streetwalker, teamsters, television, true crime, zambetti

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Lisa Zambetti
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Lisa Zambetti. Lisa is a casting director for film & television based in Los Angeles, Ca. In this episode we chat about: her father’s VERY fascinating profession, her moving to NYC as a young woman to become an actress, acting on Broadway, and directing plays. Lisa tells her experience of being in Manhattan on September 11th, 2001; and how it was a life changing moment. And finally we talk about her TWO podcasts: Killer Casting and Real Crime Profile.
Follow Lisa on social media:
Twit: @LisaZambetti2
Insta: @LisaZambettiCasting
FB: Lisa Zambetti Casting

March 28 2022

Sevier Crespo – Producer (Karen, And Others)

Steve Owens podcast 777, acting, acting life, actor, baseballcrespo, growing, interview, karen, learning, line producer, peanut gallery group, producer, puerto rico, seinfeld, sevier, sevier crespo, streaming, streetwalker, taryn manning, tenacity

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Sevier Crespo
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Sevier Crespo. Sevier is an actor as well as a film & television producer. In this episode, we chat about being born in Puerto Rico, growing up in Dallas and what led to his moving to Los Angeles. He shares with us his dream to become a professional baseball player; and what if felt like when he found and fell in love with acting, and what attracted him to producing. I can’t help but ask Sevier to explain all of the different types of producers; and he explains them all! Finally, we chat about some of his more recent projects: like the recent film ‘Karen’, starring Taryn Manning, and how much he enjoyed filming in Atlanta.
Follow Sevier on social media:
Twit: @SevierOCrespo
Insta: @SevierCrespo
FB: Sevier Crespo
Website: Seviercrespo.com / PeanutGalleryGroup.com