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June 28 2024

Kinky Friedman Bonus (1944-2024)

Steve Owens podcast author, country star, echo hill, echo hill ranch, generous, humorist, jewboy, kinkster, kinky friedman, legend, munsician, philanthropist, raconteur, satirist, singer, singer songwriter, songwriter, storyteller, streetwalker, texan, Texas Jewboy, Texas Outlaw

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Kinky Friendman 1944-2024
In the summer of 2021, Kinky Friedman invited me into his home at Echo Hill Ranch; and graciously let me interview him. We spoke for 3 hours. We had shots. We laughed. He shared stories, and he played (live) a song he had written just the night before. (Banjo, Sophie, and Me).

Even though I did not “know” him, he had an impact on me. I shared my experience of that day with anyone who would listen. He let me play four of his songs, when I released that interview. He even PREFERRED that I use the Willie Nelson version of one of them. He was Kind.

He was hilarious.
He was rough, brash, sincere, & vulnerable.
I have thought of my time with him often & will carry those hours with me forever. His interview is some of “my” best work. His 2 part episode rises above most of my endeavors. I have combined them for you (the listener) here.

Thank you, Kinkster.
Rest easy. -Steve

May 31 2021

Kinky Friedman Pt.2 – Musician/ Activist/ Echo Hill Camp/ LEGEND

Steve Owens podcast banjo, banjo sophie and me, bob dylan, bourbon, circus of life, echo hill, echo hill camp, echo hill ranch, friedman, gold star, gold star families, kinkster, kinky, kinky friedman, kris kristopherson, legend, music legend, musician, paul newman, resurrection, singer, songwriter, spirits of french lick, storyteller, texan, the poet of motel 6, willie nelson

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Kinky Friedman Pt. 2
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I conclude my conversation with Texas Treasure Kinky Friedman. In this episode we start off by having a toast and a shot of bourbon! Then we launch into the wonderful things that Kinky and his sister are doing with their Echo Hill Ranch; which is reviving it as a Echo Hill Camp for children of Gold Star Families and children of First Responders. Kinky tells some more stories, tells a joke or two, lets me play my favorite song from his previous album (Resurrection); and the show concludes with The Kinkster playing (LIVE) one of the songs off of his upcoming album The Poet of Motel 6. What a LEGEND.
Follow Kinky on social media:
Twit: @FriedmanKinky
Insta: @KinkyFriedmanOfficial
FB: Kinky Friedman / Echo Hill Ranch (Official)
Website: KinkyFriedman.com
Donate to the camp: EchoHill.org

May 24 2021

Kinky Friedman Pt.1 – Musician/ Author/ Politician/ Activist/ LEGEND

Steve Owens podcast activist, author, bob dylan, detective, friedman, jesus in pajamas, jewboy, jewboys, kinkster, kinky, kinky friedman, legend, mandela, musician, nelson mandela, politician, singer, songwriter, storyteller, willie, willie nelson

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Kinky Friedman
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know a legend, in part 1 of my conversation with Kinky Friedman. Richard “Kinky” Friedman is a singer / songwriter, musician, author, activist, and former politician. In short…. Kinky is a LEGEND. In this episode, The Kinkster and I chat about moving to Texas when he was 1 year old because he couldn’t find work, and eventually becoming a musician. We discuss some of his songs, (including one that was very important to Nelson Mandela while he was in prison). We also talk about the current state of the music industry, and some of Kinky’s more recent albums; including his forthcoming release ‘The Poet Of Motel 6’. Then we spend some time talking about a new project where (previous guest) Mike Dawson is narrating all TWENTY of Kinky’s detective novels as audio books! Along the way, Kinky shares stories about Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, and even Abbie Hoffman; plus, Kinky lets me play a couple of his songs. This is part 1 of my conversation with the great Kinkster. Make sure you come back for part 2, and the conclusion of our talk.
Follow Kinky on social media:
Twit: @FriedmanKinky
Insta: @KinkyFriedmanOfficial
FB: Kinky Friedman
KinkyFriedman.com