comedy

April 29 2024

Rudy Pavich – Comedian / Podcaster / Video & Graphics Producer

Steve Owens podcast adam carolla, adam carolla show, adam ray, Chillin With Ice, comedian, comedy, comic, filmmaker, graphics production, interview, Listenable, Lori Fetrick, louis anderson, meghan trainor, minnesota, podcaster, producer, radio, rudy pavich, Smartless, stand up, video production, wood sporn

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Rudy Pavich
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Rudy Pavich. Born and raised in Hibbing, Minnesota, Rudy SHOULD have been a roofer; as his family owns a roofing company. Rudy decided to go another route. Spending 23 years in the radio business, he had a life changing event in his immediate family; then took a break. That break afforded Rudy the opportunity to focus his passion in another direction……. stand up comedy. In this episode, we chat about how and why he decided to become a comic, we discuss his time in radio a bit, and then we discuss some of the big breaks that have come his way. Rudy is also a film maker with a couple of short films under his belt; one of them having won the prestigious ‘Louis Anderson Award’ at the Minnesota Film Festival. This was the final film selected by Louis before his passing. Of course I take this chance to pitch my short film idea to Rudy, which he graciously plays along with. Rudy gives most of the credit for his growing fan base and various opportunities to fellow comedian Adam Ray, for inspiring and lending a helping hand. I ask Rudy to tell me more about his video editing & graphic production with Adam Ray, Adam Carolla, Meghan Trainor, and others. Some big opportunities have come his way, and Rudy was ready and eager to meet those head on. We touch a bit on his podcast ‘A Long Walk to Cleveland’; which is currently on hiatus.
Rudy is currently touring his stand up with various other well known comedians, so be sure to check RudyPavichComedy.com for tour dates near you, and tell him you heard him on Fascination Street Podcast!
Special thanks to Lori Fetrick (Ice, from American Gladiators) for helping make this happen.

April 8 2024

Jeff Leach – Comedian / Voice Over / DJ / Podcaster / Entertainer

Steve Owens podcast 2024 eclipse, adam carolla, An Evolution of Man, call of duty, Cherie DeVille, comedian, comedy, comedy spectacular, Comic Cougar Convo, depression, DJ, eclipse, ego death, entertainer, Jeff Leach, Jeff Leach Presents A Comedy Spectacular, ketamine, Lori Fetrick, mental health, microdosing, podcaster, psilosybin, Romanian, stand up, starfish, Twitch, veterans

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Jeff Leach
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Jeff Leach. Jeff is a comedian, voice over actor, DJ, presenter, podcaster, and entertainer. In this episode, we chat about how he came to be all of those things. He shares stories from his DJ-ing days and we talk a bit about his voice over career; including his stint as GHOST on Call of Duty. We also get into his British & Romanian parents and influences, before we jump into his microdosing experiences. Jeff is very candid about his mental health struggles, including an attempt to take his own life several years ago. I ask him about his podcast: “Comic Cougar Convo” with co-host Cherie DeVille, and some of the work he does with Warrior Transition Outdoors, and other veterans organizations. I tell him the starfish parable, and we discuss the pertinence of that story in today’s culture. Finally, we talk about his You Tube comedy special called “Jeff Leach Presents A Comedy Spectacular. (Free on YT). Jeff also tells me a bit about his new channel on You Tube called “An Evolution of Man”, and what he hopes to accomplish with it.
I say it at the top of the show, but special thanks to Lori Fetrick (Ice from American Gladiators) for helping make this episode possible. Go check out Jeff’s podcast, You Tube channel, voice over projects, and his comedy spectacular.

March 1 2024

Shawn’s Picks #1 Chris Ballew

Steve Owens podcast alternative, baby pants, best of, casper baby pants, children's music, chris ballew, comedy, grammy, interview, kurt cobain, kurt cobain's ghost, lump, madonna, music, new music, peaches, podcast, seattle, Shawn's Picks, sir mix alot, the presidents of the united states of america

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Shawn’s Picks: Chris Ballew

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

Chris Ballew
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Chris Ballew. Chris is a musician and founding member and lead singer of the alternative rock band The Presidents of the United States of America. Chris is also known as Caspar Babypants; catering music for parents and kids to enjoy together. In this episode we chat about why he was drawn to music, touring as a band member with Beck for 2 tours, forming The Presidents, managing huge hits like Peaches, and Lump, and some of the strangely stringed instruments he has played in those songs. He shares stories about Sir Mix A Lot, Beck, Madonna, and even a great story about Kurt Cobain’s GHOST! We talk about he second, third, and now fourth musical incarnation; including Caspar Babypants, writing music for tv, film, and commercials, and his latest project, ethereal music. All of this and more, Chris HAS to com back!
Follow Chris on social media:
Insta: @ChrisBallew

Check out his music at: ChrisBallew.org & Babypantsmusic.com

February 27 2023

Mike Cotayo – Stand Up Comedian

Steve Owens podcast Bellevue, Cerebral Palsy, comedian, comedy, comedy to tragedy, comic, Cotayo, drunk driving, funny man mike, funny man mike cotayo, funnymanmike.com, funnymanmikecotayo, masters from NYU, masters in social work, mike cotayo, msw, NYC funny, nyu, saturday night live, Showtime at The Apollo, snl, stand up, stand up comedy, stand up if you can, streetwalker, the apollo, tragedy

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Mike Cotayo
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know New York based stand up comedian Mike Cotayo. In this episode we chat about the drunk driving accident that Mike was in when he was just 18 months old, and the disabilities he was left with as a result of that traumatic brain injury. We also talk extensively about his varied and heavy drug use; including which is his favorite drug and why. We chat a little about what made Mike become a social worker (MSW) with a masters degree from NYU. Then we get into why he thinks comedy is important, how it may have saved his life, and why making people laugh is so important to him. He shares some stories about being an extra on Saturday Night Live, winning Showtime At The Apollo, and what bombing as a comic means to him. Mike is putting together a stand up comedy festival as part of a 501c3, and what he hopes to accomplish with it. It’s called “Stand Up If You Can”, and I think it has a great purpose. Mike Cotayo is constantly doing shows and dates in and around the NY & Tri-State area, be sure to check him out and tell him you heard him on Fascination Street Podcast!

January 2 2023

Richard Chassler – Actor / Comedian (Boy Outta New York)

Steve Owens podcast boyouttanewyork, cancun, chassler, comedian, comedy, comedy store, dead head, engaged, family ties, grateful dead, grilled cheese, grilled cheese sandwhich, jarvis, jarvis winery, marc price, napa, nick swardson, rich chassler, richard chassler, Sarah J Halstead, stella adler, texas wine, wayne federman, wine

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Richard Chassler
Take a walk down Fascination Street as I get to know actor & comedian Richard Chassler.
In this episode, we chat about how & why Rich got into comedy, and which 1980’s sit-com actor got him started. Rich shares stories about working with Stella Adler, and the impact she had on his life. We also discuss his love of The Grateful Dead and how many concerts he has been to, why he has such love for grilled cheese sandwiches, and wine, wine, wine! OF COURSE we talk about his recent engagement to previous guest of the show Sarah J. Halstead, and why they kept their romance a secret for so long. Lastly, we talk about his new AND FIRST stand-up special called Boy Outta New York, which will be available on VOD and his website either NOW or soon.
Follow Richard on social media:
Twit: @RichChassler
Insta: @RichChassler
Website: www.Richchassler.com

Sponsors of this episode are:

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December 12 2022

Liz Miele – Comedian (The Ghost of Academic Future) / Author (Why Cats Are Assholes)

Steve Owens podcast 23 & me, 23 and me, author, cats, chilicothe, comedian, comedy, comic, covid, feminist, feminist sexual positions, george carlin, hari kondabolu, liz miele, lizrdmail, marriage, miele, power lifting, powerlifting, stand up, streetwalker, Tecumseh, the ghost of academic future, therapy, tiktok, why cats are assholes

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Liz Miele
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know comedian Liz Miele. In this episode we chat about being born in Columbus, Ohio and never visiting as an adult, how ancestry sites like 23 & Me is affecting our supposed heritages, and why she was drawn to comedy. Next, she shares some heartwarming stories about how legendary comic God George Carlin helped mentor her in her early years, and the story behind her feminist sexual position viral video. We discuss the limitless comedic well that is her mother being a competitive power lifter, what she really thinks about the institution of marriage, and the difference between a good audience and a bad one. Finally, we talk about her new book: Why Cats Are Assholes, and her tech startup Lizrdmail.
Follow Liz on social media:
Twit: @LizMiele
Insta: @LizMiele
FB: Liz Miele
TikTok: @LizMiele
Website: www.LizMiele.com

Thank you to sponsors of this episode:
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June 7 2021

Hugh Fink – Comedy Writer (SNL / Martha & Snoop)

Steve Owens podcast comedy, david spade, doc watkins, eddie murphy, fink, hugh fink, late night, martha, martha and snoop, oj, oj simpson, saturday night live, sketch comedy, sketch comedy class, snl, snoop, stand up, stephen krueger, tracy morgan, violin, writer

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Hugh Fink
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know comedy writing icon Hugh Fink. Hugh has written for such shows as: The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Martha and Snoop’s Potluck Dinner Party, and he spent SEVEN years writing for Saturday Night Live. In this episode we chat about what it was like growing up in a Jewish family in a VERY unlikely; and UN-Jewish place. Then we jump right into how and why he got into comedy and tv writing. Hugh tells us some fun stories about working in the industry, including stories about SNL, the time he almost got David Spade beat up by Eddie Murphy, and even a phone call he had with OJ Simpson! Finally, we discuss Hugh’s classes where he teaches; both how to write comedy sketches, and how to write for late night television. I had such a great time sitting down with Hugh! Special thanks to our mutual friend Stephen Krueger for making this happen. Enjoy!
Hugh is not on social media but you can connect with him at HughFink.com

August 17 2020

Ollie Horn – Comedian

Steve Owens podcast cadbury, comedian, comedy, Edinburgh, edinburgh fringe, fast food, foodie, fringe fest, fringe festival, japan, japan by river cruise, my signature dish, ollie, ollie horn, performing, podcast, podcaster, stand up, stories, storyteller, uk, united kingdom

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Ollie Horn
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Ollie Horn. Ollie is a comedian who hales from The UK and has performed stand up comedy all over the world. In this episode we chat about some of the differences between The UK and The US, we get into a small argument about what worldwide brands are owned by what companies (only one emerges victorious), and we talk about how the Edinburgh Fringe Festival is different from just about any other festival. Also, Ollie tells us how to get his recently recorded and as yet UNRELEASED comedy special! Don’t tell him I said so, but Ollie is A LOT of fun. In over 200 episodes; there has not been this much laughing.
Follow Ollie on social media:
Twit: @OllieHornTweets
Insta: @OllieHornPics
FB: Ollie Horn
Website: olliehorn.com

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September 15 2019

James Dumont – Actor (Righteous Gemstones)

Steve Owens podcast acting, Acting class, Acting coach, actor, actorslife, comedy, Danny mcbride, fascinating, fascination, fascination street, fsp, Hbo, inspire, interview, James DuMont, Jared Leto, John goodman, Jurassic, Mark Wahlberg, Peter berg, Pizza, podcast, podcast addict, podcast hq, podcastlife, Podern family, Righteous Gemstones, Stranger things, streetwalker, Wonderland

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Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know James Dumont. James is an actor who has almost 200 credits in television and film. His recent projects include: Jurassic World, Deepwater Horizon, Patriots Day, Stranger Things, and The Menendez Murders; and he can currently be seen in HBO’s The Righteous Gemstones; and soon, the Netflix film Wonderland. In this episode we chat about where he grew up, what got him into acting, and we touch on some of his projects. We also have a hearty conversation about deep dish vs NY style pizza; and finally, James gives some tips to up and coming actors. Enjoy!

Follow James on social media:

Twit: @JamesKDuMont

Insta: @JamesDuMont

FB: James DuMont

May 22 2019

Alonzo Bodden – Comedian / NPR Personality

Steve Owens podcast acting, actinglife, actor, actorslife, adam carolla, airplane, aviation, carolla, comedian, comedy, comedylife, comic, comiclife, democrat, family fued, familyfeud, fascinating, fascination, fascinationstreet, fsp, inspire, interview, metoo, montreal, new york, newyork, npr, nyc, podcast, podcast addict, podcastaddict, podcasthq, podcasting, podcastlife, political, politics, republican, streetwalker

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Take a walk with me as I get to know comedian Alonzo Bodden. You know Alonzo from (winning) Last Comic Standing, NPR’s Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me, and his podcast; Who’s Paying Attention. In this episode, we chat about his learning to work on airplanes in high school, him developing into a comedian and the comedy event that changed his life, and of course we talk about why he started a podcast and what it’s about. Enjoy!

Follow Alonzo on social media:

Twit: @AlonzoBodden

Insta: @ZoFunny

FB: Alonzo Bodden

Website and tour info: AlonzoBodden.com