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April 3 2023

Griff Furst – Producer / Screenwriter / Director / Actor (Devil’s Peak / 57 Seconds / Half Baked 2)

Steve Owens podcast 57 seconds, actor, animal house, billy bob thornton, devil's peak, director, furst, griff furst, half baked 2, harland williams, hopper penn, horror, Indie film, jackie earl haley, jeff ross, paramount, producer, robin wright, scott siggler, screenwriter, slingblade, stephen king

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Griff Furst
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Griff Furst. Griff is: an actor, a producer, a screenwriter, and a director. In this episode we get his origin story. He shares stories from acting class, and how in a ‘domino effect’ sort of way, his career got kicked off from those classes. We chat about being a producer in that role’s various incarnations, where he finds his inspirations for screenwriting, the difficulties managing a film set as it’s director, and what he loves about acting. We cover quite a lot here, but it is all in the name if FUN! We touch a little bit on what it was like growing up on different sets with parents in the business, and lastly, we discuss his newest T-H-R-E-E projects!
Available now on VOD everywhere is Devil’s Peak, starring Billy Bob Thornton, Robin Wright, and Jackie Earle Haley.
Available September (ish) is 57 Seconds, starring Morgan Freeman and Josh Hutcherson.
Keep your eyes peeled later this year is the long awaited sequel Half Baked 2, starring Jeff Ross and Harland Williams!

February 20 2023

David Wood Returns – Author / Life Coach (Focus.CEO)

Steve Owens podcast actor, author, Bali, Balinese, Community, compassion, david wood, deeper truth, focus, focus.ceo, grace, holiday orphan, holidays, Indonesia, life coach, mouse in the room, streetwalker, support, wanted man

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David Wood Returns!
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know even more about David Wood. David was on the show a few months ago, and I enjoyed speaking with him so much that I invited him back for round 2. In this episode we jump right in talking about compassion for others, empathy for what others may be going through, and how to manage your reaction in certain situations. We chat a bit about his book Mouse In The Room: Because The Elephant Is Not Alone, and a little about his life coaching over at Focus.CEO. He shares a story about how his ego may have helped him flee just in time from a country where he was wanted for questioning. David gives an example of a road rage incident that he accidentally tamped down by using compassion and empathy, as well as a frustrating story involving his new acting career. Finally, he offers a few freebies to anyone looking to understand truth in a deeper and more meaningful way.

Check him out at: www.Focus.ceo

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.

December 19 2022

Ming Chen – Actor / Podcaster (Comic Book Men)

Steve Owens podcast a shared universe, actor, Clerks, clerks 3, clerks movie, comic book, comic book men, comic con, comics, Coral Sword, geek, Kevin smith, Ming chen, nerd, podcast studio, podcaster, Red bank, shared universe, star wars, streetwalker, tell em steve dave, tesd, View askew

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Ming Chen
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Ming Chen. In this episode, we find out what Ming wanted to be when he grew up (hint, it didn’t exist). Ming tells us how he discovered the internet and website building, and how he came to be an owner of two very cool businesses! Finally, Ming tells us how Star Wars, the newly created internet, and a $28k movie altered the course of his life forever. How he met director Kevin Smith, and the seeds of their 28+ year relationship. If you are ever at a convention for nerd stuff; Ming is most likely there as well, so drop by and tell him you heard him on Fascination Street Podcast.

Follow Ming on social media:
Twit: @MingChen37
Insta: @MingChen37
FB: @MingChen
TikTok: @MingChen3737

December 5 2022

Martin Harris – Actor (Amsterdam / Stranger Things / The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel)

Steve Owens podcast actor, amsterdam, better call saul, call of duty, james bond, kobe, kobe bryant, krueger, LA Lakers, lakers, martin harris, mrs. maisel, poland, punk rock, Robert Deniro, showtime lakers, sports writer, Stranger things, streetwalker, the grey man, the marvelous mrs maisel, the staircase

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Martin Harris
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Martin Harris. In this episode, we chat about how Martin went from being in punk bands in Poland, to being a best-selling sport author in Europe, to becoming a successful working actor in Hollywood. Along the way we discuss some great advice he was given by the late Kobe Bryant, who is our favorite James Bond, and what it is like to work with Robert DeNiro on the film Amsterdam, Colin Firth on HBO’s The Staircase, plus how he manifested his roles on Better Call Saul, Stranger Things, and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Also, the Call of Duty character he voices (Krueger) is a worldwide fan favorite! Don’t forget to keep your eyes peeled for his numerous upcoming projects!
Follow Martin on social media:
Insta: @Martin_HarrisLA

November 14 2022

Jonathan Schmock – Actor / Director / Producer / Political Cartoonist

Steve Owens podcast aaron spelling, actor, brotherly love, cartoonist, comedian, director, eddie gorodetsky, ferris bueller, ferris bueller's day off, jay leno, john hughes, johnny carson, jonathan schmock, maitre d', nyu tisch, political cartoonist, sabrina the teenage witch, sam and victor's day off, schmock, shameless, stella adler, the funny boys, the new love boat, the tonight show, tisch

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Jonathan Schmock
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Jonathan Schmock. While we all know him best as the snarky maitre d’ from Ferris Bueller’s Day Off; he has brought us so much more! In this episode we chat about his comedy duo (The Funny Boys) being on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson TWICE and subsequently banned FOR LIFE from The Tonight Show with Jay Leno! We also talk about some of his other acting roles, his transition into directing, producing, and developing shows for television. Jonathan is responsible for developing Sabrina the Teenage Witch, for television, among other shows. Jonathan shares some stories of his experiences working with the legendary Stella Adler, working on Blossom, developing Brotherly Love for Joey Lawrence, working with Aaron Spelling on The New Love Boat, his arc on the US version of Showtime’s Shameless, and OF COURSE we get into what his experience was with John Hughes and Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. Finally, we chat about why he became a political cartoonist, and how some presidents are less fun to make cartoons about. Jonathan was a delight to speak with, and kinder than I could ever have imagined. Thank you so much Jonathan.
Follow Jonathan on social media:
Twit: @JonathanSchmock
FB: Jonathan Schmock
Website: www.JonathanSchmock.com

Special thanks to this episode’s sponsors:
*Law Offices of Phillips & Hunt
*Chapline Distillery
*DNASolves.com

September 5 2022

John Pirruccello Returns! -Actor (Barry / She-Hulk: Attorney at Law)

Steve Owens podcast actor, barry, bill hader, canceled, chad, covid, david lynch, david mamet, disney, disney plus, interview, john pirruccello, marvel, pirruccello, podcast, she-hulk, she-hulk: attorney at law, streetwalker, the valet, twin peaks, valet, voice actor, voiceover

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John Pirruccello Returns!
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know even MORE about John Pirruccello, in this RETURN appearance. In this episode we chat about his family history of fighter pilots, his audition for the HBO show, Barry, and what it was like to work with Bill Hader. We also chat about how he became friends with an iconic American playwright, and how working on Twin Peaks with David Lynch changed his life. Along the way, we have tons of fun. Catch John in the Hulu film The Valet, as well as the upcoming Disney Plus show, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law.
John is no longer on social media, so you can’t find him there!

August 15 2022

Stephen Tobolowsky – Actor (Groundhog Day / Mississippi Burning / The Goldbergs)

Steve Owens podcast actor, alan parker, beth henley, crimes of the heart, dallas, director, ed k martin, grandfather, groundhog day, holly hunter, kathy bates, mississippi burning, ned, ned ryerson, playwright, podcaster, stephen tobolowsky, storyteller, streetwalker, strong women, the goldbergs, tobolowsky, writer

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Stephen Tobolowsky
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Stephen Tobolowsky. Stephen in an actor who has appeared in nearly 300 film& TV shows. You know him as Ned Ryerson in the cult classic film Groundhog Day, and Clayton Townley in Mississippi Burning, and can currently be seen portraying Mr. Ball on the ABC show The Goldbergs.
In this episode, we talk about almost none of that! Instead, Stephen shares stories about some of the people who have made the biggest impact on his life and career. From strong and powerful women in his childhood, to key women in his college years and beyond, to a meaningful relationship with a world-renowned director who took him under his wing. Stephen is an amazing storyteller, and you will be riveted by not only his memory for detail, but the wild stories from his life!
Follow Stephen on social media:
Twitter: @Tobolowsky
Instagram: @StephenTobo
FB: Stephen Tobolowsky

July 4 2022

Joanna Kerns – Actress / Director / Exec Prod (Growing Pains / A Million Little Things)

Steve Owens podcast a million little things, actor, Alan Thicke, AMLT, dancer, Dean Martin, director, executive producer, Gene Kelly, Gold Digger, growing pains, James Roday, jason ritter, Joanna Kerns, Kerns, Kirk Cameron, Lucy Awards, Night Court, Pamela Fryman, Psych, Santa Barbara, Three's Company, vancouver, Women's rights

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Joanna Kerns
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Joanna Kerns. Beginning her showbiz career as a dancer, Joanna worked with legends such as Gene Kelly and Dean Martin! We talk about those icons, and then discuss how she landed the historic role of Maggie Seaver on the hit TV show growing Pains. She shares stories about working with Alan Thicke, Kirk Cameron and Tracy Gold. Then we move into her directing career, where she has directed a ton of TV shows spanning sit-com’s, to drama’s, to dramedies. Finally, we talk about A Million Little Things. Joanna is co-executive producer, and director of this smash hit on ABC. We chat about what exactly her role as co-EP entails, and a little bit about working with James Roday and Jason Ritter before briefly sharing the news that she will be directing one of the episodes of the resurrected TV show Night Court! In the end we make each other a promise, and I don’t know if l can fulfill mine!
Follow Joanne on social media:
Twit: @JoannaKerns
Insta: @The.Real.joannaKerns
FB: @JoannaKerns