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September 9 2024

Shelley Robertson- Actress (Cora Bora)

Steve Owens podcast actress, Chicago Med, city government, Cora Bora, D. Elliot Woods, Eriq La Salle, Fresh Prince, mentor, Michael Beach, model, ncis, Philly, Rise of the Unicorn, shameless, Shelley Robertson, shondaland, The Morning Show, the rookie, this is us, Timeless

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Shelley Robertson
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Shelley Robertson. Shelley is an actress who you may have seen in: Chicago Med, General Hospital, NCIS, The Morning Show, The Rookie, This Is Us, Shameless, Timeless, Agents of Shield, and so much more. In this episode, we chat about why she became an actress, and some of the pitfalls and hurdles associated with that career. Shelley then shares some personal stories about managing finances as an actor, and juggling work while being a single mom. Next up, we give some love to mutual friend and previous guest D. Elliot Woods. We do discuss some of the industry changes that help single parents working on set, and I ask her why she still takes acting classes after having so much success. She shares with me some of the important lessons she has learned in various acting classes; including the most valuable lesson she learned from Eriq La Salle & Michael Beach; in their class. We touch a little bit on the book that she is in the process of writing, and why she thinks it is necessary. Be sure to check out Shelley’s new film Cora Bora; available everywhere; and follow her on Instagram.

September 2 2024

Alessandra Williams – Actress (Lissa’s Trip)

Steve Owens podcast actress, al pacino, Alessandra Williams, Bollywood, cheerleading, children's books, Gina Gershon, Green Kola, gymnastics, How To Make It In America, Jim Caviezel, Lissa's Trip, Malta, mile 22, painter, Peter berg, Pizza, streetwalker, talent agency, The Actors Studio

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Alessandra Williams
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know actress Alessandra Williams. In this episode, we chat about her growing up in New Jersey, and where some of the best pizza is. Then we get into what made her want to become an actress in the first place. She explains how gymnastics and competitive cheerleading as a youth, helped her win some of her first auditions. Alessandra tells a wonderful story abut moonwalking into an audition for a Bollywood film; and how that turned out. Then we discuss some of her other passions. Alessandra not only acts, but paints, and writes children’s books. Naturally, I ask about how and why she became a member of The Actors Studio, and she tells me how Al Pacino helped her get in. We cover a few of her film projects with Peter Berg, and she cracks me up with a tale about working with Gina Gershon. Alessandra shares a couple of stories from the set with Jim Caviezel, and then we talk about her new film Lissa’s Trip; where she plays TWO roles. Lissa’s Trip is available for free on Tubi TV. Check it out!

August 5 2024

Charlotte Kirk – Actress / Writer / Producer (Duchess)

Steve Owens podcast actress, Asperger, Autism, Charlotte Kirk, Compulsion, determination, Duchess, dyslexia, Eyes In Love, Fight of Flight, focus, Primal Empire Studios, producer, Saban Films, Scarlett Productions, The Juice, The Lair, The Possession At Gladstone Manor, The Reckoning, writer

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Charlotte Kirk

Take a walk with me as I get to know Charlotte Kirk. Born outside on London, she had dreams of becoming an actress. So, she decided to move to New Yor City. That lasted about 6 months. Then she made the move to Hollywood! In this episode we chat about when she knew she wanted to be an actress, and why she chose Los Angeles. Charlotte is open and answers my many questions about her Dyslexia and her Asperger’s. We discuss some of the challenges and some of the benefits of these conditions as they relate to her chosen field. We touch briefly on her Covid pandemic television binging, and then get into her projects. In 2021 she released The Reckoning, shortly after, she released The Lair, and available everywhere Friday August 9th is her new film DUCHESS. We talk about how hard it was to get this film made, and how much fun it was to kick some ass on screen. We talk about her 2 production companies; and why she needs two separate ones. Then we get into her 2025 release calendar. Next year she has FOUR films slated for release. An erotic thriller called Compulsion, A re-imagining of sorts of the OJ Simpson & Nicole Brown-Simpson story called The Juice, an action film called Fight or Flight, and a spooky creepy movie called The Possession of Gladstone Manor. Look for all of those in the new year, and Charlotte has promised to return to the show when some of those start dropping. Naturally we talk about the importance of focus and determination in her industry. Wouldn’t you know it…. I unearthed some of her short-lived music career! It was like pulling teeth to get her to say yes, but she DOES let me play one of these songs on the show. (Eyes In Love)

Be sure to check out the full VIDEO episode on the Fascination Street Podcast YouTube channel.

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

October 30 2023

Nicole Arlyn – Actress (Til Death Do Us Part)

Steve Owens podcast actress, Arlyn, author, Bird In The Wild, creativity, David Blaine, fantasy, Jason Patrick, Joaquin Phoenix, Long Island, Michael Imperioli, Miss Ohio, Nicole Arlyn, NY/LA, Ohio, paris, Pinter, Sorbonne, stagefright, The Neighborhood Playhouse, The Sugarspear Chronicles, Til Death Do Us Part

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Nicole Arlyn
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know actress, author, producer Nicole Arlyn. In this episode, we chat about her growing up in a small community where there may have been some artistic elements to the local water source! Then we discuss what made her choose Ohio State University, and compete in The Miss Ohio beauty pageant, before leaving it all behind to follow her dreams as an actress in Paris, France. She tells us what brought her back to New York to study at The Neighborhood Playhouse, and what famous magician finally talked her into going to Los Angeles to make a name for herself in Hollywood. Along the way, Nicole shares stories of some of her acting projects like: Pot Luck, Clay Pigeons, and Til Death Do Us Part. Of course, I ask her what it was like to work with such greats as: Joaquin Phoenix, Michale Imperioli, and Jason Patrick. Finally, we get into why she decided to write 26 fantasy novels, including The Sugarspear Chronicles…. which she is turning into films with her 8 year old son and their Bird I The Wild production company. This is a lot of fun, and a wild ride, to be sure. Enjoy!

October 23 2023

Arielle Raycene – Actress (Confidential Informant / Bupkis)

Steve Owens podcast actress, Andy Warhol, Apple Goggles, Arielle, Arielle Raycene, Bupkis, Confidential Informant, FHM, Kill Her Goats, model, Peacock, Pete Davidson, playboy, Raycene, Real AF, RealAF, sag, SAG/AFTRA, spatial web, start-up, Strike, swimsuit model, tech, threads

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Arielle Rayene
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Arielle Raycene. Arielle is an actress, model, and tech start up entrepreneur. In this episode, we chat about how she got started in modeling at a very young age, then transitioned into commercial work, before taking some time off to go to college. Next, we dive into how she got back into modeling, and acting, we discuss some of her recent credits including, Kill Her Goats, Confidential Informant, and Bupkis. Arielle tells us what it is like to work with Mel Gibson, and Pete Davidson, and she explains what the ladies see in Pete. Naturally we talk a little bit about the SAG / AFTRA strike, before finally covering her new tech start-up company called Real AF. This new company will work with Apple Goggles in the spatial web. Along the way, we talk about child obesity, catch 22s, Andy Warhol, Kim Kardashian, and a whole lot more!

June 19 2023

Gisela Adisa – Actress – Broadway (1776)

Steve Owens podcast 1776, 1776 musical, actress, broadway, diversity, Dule Hill, Gisela Adisa, inclusive, inclusivity, John Adams, Juneteenth, mario van peebles, nonbinary, pineapple, Psych, revival, sagaftra, streetwalker, trans, writers' strike

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Gisela Adisa
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know film, television, and Broadway actress Gisela Adisa. In this episode, we chat about her being the child of immigrant parents and growing up on the East Coast. We talk about what their hopes for their children were; and how those hopes panned out. Then we discuss some of her film projects, and some of her theatrical works. I ask tons of questions about working with Dule Hill, Giancarlo Esposito, and the great Mario Van Peebles; and she explains how she restrains herself from acting like a smitten schoolgirl in front of these talented dreamboats! (My words, not hers). Next we move onto the subject of the writers’ strike, and how it also affects the stage. Finally, Gisela tells us everything we need to know about this new touring revival production of 1776; where she plays Sam Adams. Plus, we talk about the diverse nature of this cast, and why this kind of ‘out of the box’ casting is necessary.

June 12 2023

Natasha Blasick – Actress (Paul T. Goldman / Moms Rising / Karaganda)

Steve Owens podcast actress, All-Star Weekend, All-Star Weekend movie, BAFTA, Blasick, Gerard Butler, Immortality, Jaime Foxx, Jeremy Piven, Karaganda, Martin Blasick, Martin Blasik, model, Moms Rising, NAMM, Natasha Blasick, Natasha Guitars, Odessa, Paul T. Goldman, Snowflakes, Snowflakes band, streetwalker, Ukraine, Ukraine WIll Prevail

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Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know actress Natasha Blasick. Born and raised in Ukraine, Natasha felt drawn to learn English at an early age and found an escape in acting not long after. In this episode, we chat about growing up in Odessa, before following a boy across the world to The United States. We discuss her rapidly growing acting career, which includes several films and television shows either out now or coming out soon. (Karaganda, Moms Rising, Immortality) She shares a few stories from the set of Jaime Foxx’s directorial debut: All-Star Weekend; including motivational words from both Jeremy Piven and Jamie Foxx himself. Finally, Natasha shares her recent experiences as the bass player for the band Snowflakes, with her husband Martin. She even lets me play one of their more popular songs called ‘Ukraine Will Prevail’.

January 16 2023

Andrea Osvart – Actress & Host / Coach (Spy Game / Festival di Sanremo)

Steve Owens podcast actress, andrea osvart, budapest, coaching, dancing with the stars, dancing with the stars: hungary, dwts, festival di sanremo, hungary, italy, Los Angeles, mirrors & masks, model, osvart, Prime, redford, sanremo, Sonohra, Tamasi, The Therapy, Transforming your Life, workshop

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Andrea Osvart
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Andrea Osvart.
Andrea is a model, turned actress & host, who also coaches other actors succeed in entertainment through conscious choices and managing their resources effectively. In this episode we chat about her growing up in Tamasi, Hungary; before moving to Budapest. We talk about how and why she became a model, plus some of her modeling adventures around the globe. Next we delve into why she became an actress and touch briefly on some of those acting projects; including working with Robert Redford on Spy Game, and moving to Los Angeles for a period. Then we discuss her time in Italy and hosting the decades old fixture of Italian television: Festival di Sanremo. This is a music festival that helps decide which national act will be sent to The Eurovision Song Contest to represent Italy. Andrea tells us how hard it was to film 2 movies and Dancing With The Stars: Hungary all at the same time during the Covid pandemic shut down! Finally we get into her coaching & therapy business and why she felt it was necessary to offer these services to the acting community. Be sure to catch Andrea on the Amazon Prime show The Therapy this year, and her piece in the book series: Transforming Your Life.

If you feel you could benefit from Andrea’s coaching & therapy expertise, reach out via her website:

www.AndreaOsvart.coach

October 31 2022

Kayla Adams Returns! – Actress (Hex / Awaken)

Steve Owens podcast actress, ad astra, awaken, awaken movie, bliss, bliss movie, canada, canadian actress, covid, hex, hex movie, kayla adams, lance henriksen, producer, rogue warfare, romantic comedy, romcom, self tape, self taping, sky diving, skydiving, streetwalker, tobin bell, tom hanks, war hero, world war 2, ww2, wwll

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Kayla Adams RETURNS!
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know even more about Kayla Adams. If you didn’t catch her first appearance, go back and listen to it. That’s where we did the whole “where are you from, what got you into acting” thing. In this return episode, we chat about how she spent her covid, her TWO new films: Hex and Awaken, plus we discuss the film she is trying to make adapted from her Canadian grand-father’s experiences in World War 2 after being shot down behind enemy lines! We talk pretty in depth about her new films including who is in them, what her on set experiences were like, and the new romantic comedy she is pitching all over town. The whole time we are trying to sell movies to Tom Hanks!
Check out Hex, available everywhere!
Follow Kayla on social media:
Insta: @KaylaElAdam
FB: Kayla Adams

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