podcasting

October 6 2025

Phil Rossi Returns! – O.G. Podcaster (Crescent / Harvey / Don’t Turn Around)

Steve Owens podcast Civil War, crescent, Don't Turn Around, Dudleytown, ghosts, harvey, hauntings, It Came From The Web, Kindred Spirits, Manassas, Old Spirits Investigations, OSI, paranormal, phil rossi, Philippa Balentine, Podcast Pickle, podcasting, Tee Morris, The Art Factory, The Candy Factory

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Phil Rossi Returns!

Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know even more about Phil Rossi, as he and I catch since his last appearance 7 years ago. Phil is one of the ORIGINAL podcasters. He first started podcasting his unpublished speculative fiction novels twenty years ago! In this episode, I fanboy out a little bit as Phil is on the Mount Rushmore of podcasting in my opinion. Then we move on to discuss his first ever novel ‘Crescent’ and why he is re-releasing it with a few changes. Next, he spills the beans that he is also working on a sequel to Crescent! A few years ago, Phil started a podcast called Don’t Turn Around, which focuses on the scary and the paranormal in our everyday lives. So, we talk a bit about that and why he started it. More recently, Phil started another podcast called It Came From The Web, where he introduces and comments on paranormal videos and sightings that he finds on the internet. Then, He teamed up with fellow old school podcasters Tee Morris and Philippa Balentine to form Old Spirits Investigations; a YouTube show where these three investigators are exploring purported haunted areas. So, we discuss all three of these shows, why they got started, and what the listener or viewer can expect from these shows. Phil even shares some personal stories of spooky and unexplainable events that happened in his own life. Make sure you check out the 2 audio podcasts, as we as the video podcast on YouTube. Phil, Tee, and Philippa are the bee’s knees!!!

June 10 2024

Jake Brennan – Podcast Host (Disgraceland) / New Media Mogul (Double Elvis Media)

Steve Owens podcast 27 Club, April Fool's, Badlands, Blood on the Tracks, Bob Marley, Bodega Girls, C.I.A., Cast Iron HIke, Chaos, Clowntown, Def Jam, Dicky Barrett, Disgraceland, Double Elvis, George H.W. Bush, Harcore, Helter Skelter, Hometown throwdown, Island records, Jake Brennan, Loom Stupid, Mellotron, Mighty Mighty Bosstones, music crime, podcasting, Punk, Rockarolla, The Ramones, true crime, truecrime, Victory records, zodiac

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Jake Brennan
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Jake Brennan. You probably know Jake as the creator and host of the immensley popular Disgraceland podcast; but you are about to learn a bit more about him! In this episode, we chat about Jake growing up in Clinton, Mass. in the burgeoning punk / hardcore scene. We talk about his early musician days with Cast Iron Hike, and Bodega Girls, and what led him in the direction of music in the first place. One of Jake’s bands even opened up for The Mighty Mighty Bosstones at a Hometown Throwdown! We talk about Victory Records, Island Records, Def Jam Records, and even how George H.W. Bush and the C.I.A. are connected to Bob Marley. We touch on Helter Skelter and Chaos by Tom O’Neill, and how those two stories helped inspire Disgraceland. I get Jake to explain exactly what the hell a MELLOTRON is, and why he decided to rely on it for the opening of his music-based true crime podcast. Then we get into his years with Bodega Girls, and how that came about; before he lets me play my favorite song of theirs (Surf’s Up America). Jake explains the origin story of Disgraceland, and we touch on some of my favorite episodes, featuring: Jerry Lee Lewis, Jim Morrison, Bob Marley, and John Denver. I pry into how Double Elvis Media unfolded, and we talk about a few of the podcasts under that banner. Obviously, I have to know all about the April Fool’s Day fiasco, and when we can look forward to another one. Super big thanks to Jake for sitting down with me and sharing the details on some of the things that work, and some that don’t; when trying to capture the attention of new listeners, plus, what one can expect by being an ALL ACCESS supporter. Be sure to check out Disgraceland, and some of the other Double Elvis pods, including Badlands, Blood on the Tracks, and The 27 Club.

December 13 2022

Andy Harris – Writer, Producer, Podcaster (This American Laugh)

Steve Owens podcast adam carolla, andy harris, andy harris everybody, aristotle athari, bidet, big money players, charlotte, gina grad, improv, Los Angeles, podcaster, podcasting, producer, radio, robin williams, saturday night live, snl, streetwalker, thiis american laugh, voiceover, writer

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Andy Harris
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Andy Harris.
Andy is a writer & producer in Los Angelas, and fellow podcaster. He has had a several different podcasts; with his most recent one being This American Laugh, a parody of the popular This American Laugh. In this episode, we chat about his career in radio, sports venues, as well as what got him into podcasting. We talk about improv, and he shares some great improv stories, including one about performing with the legendary Robin Williams! We talk about how and why he started podcasting, and what inspired This American Laugh. Then I turn the conversation on its head and make everybody feel uncomfortable when I talk about famous people getting into the podcasting game. Sorry Andy! Go check out This American Laugh and Andy Harris, Everybody. Plus, keep your eyes and ears peeled for his upcoming projects!
Follow Andy on social media:
Twit: @THEAndyHarris
Insta: @TheAndyHarris
Website: TheAndyHarris.com

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February 24 2020

Michael Gibson Jr – Filmmaker (Alora)/ Podcaster (Avert Your Eyes)

Steve Owens podcast alora, avert your eyes, evert your eyes podcast, film fest, film festival, film maker, filmmaker, improv, jamaica, michael gibson, michael gibson jr, podcaster, podcasting, short film, sketch comedy, texas, texas podcast union

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Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Michael Gibson Jr. Michael is a podcaster, fim maker, and improvisational sketch atrist. In this episode we chat about where MIchael grew up and what got him into improv comedy. Then we move onto the details of his podcast: Avert Your Eyes, which is an interview show where he interviews talent all around the great state of Texas. Finally, we discuss his new short film Alora. We talk about how it came to be, some of the steps along the way, and where it can be seen on the festival circuit.
Enjoy!

Follow Michael on social media:
Twit: @Nebula_One / @AYE_Pod_
Insta: @Nebula_One / @aye_pod_
FB: Michael Gibson Jr / Avert Your eyes

December 9 2019

Lanie From True Crime Fan Club Podcast

Steve Owens podcast crimes of passion, fan club, its haunted, its haunted what now, lanie h, lanie hobbs, podcaster, podcasting, streetwalker, tcfc, tcfc pod, texas, texas podcast union, true crime, true crime fan club, truecrime, voice over, voiceover

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Take a walk with me as we get to know Lanie H. from the True Crime Fan Club podcast.
In this episode, we chat about where Lanie grew up and what got her into podcasting. We also talk about her THREE current podcasts:
True Crime Fan Club
Crimes Of Passion
It’s Haunted… What Now?
We also talk about the reasons that she created The Texas Podcast Union (and what exactly that is). Finally; we discuss her burgeoning voice over career!
Follow Lanie on social media:
Twit: @TCFCPod @Lanie_VO
Insta: @TCFC_Podcast
FB: True Crime Fan Club Podcast

August 4 2019

Jay Pennington – Actor (Smile)

Steve Owens podcast acting, actinglife, actor, actorslife, boerne, challenger, chef, cowboy, dallas, dallas tv, fascinating, fascination, fascination street, fascinationstreet, film, fsp, Glenn moreshower, hollywood, Horses, inspire, interview, mcauliffe, Michael bay, moreshower, movie, nasa, podcast, podcast addict, podcast hq, podcasting, podcastlife, Podern family, San Antonio, screenwriter, Show business, showbusiness, shuttle, smile, Smile movie, space, streetwalker, television, texas, transformers, wahlberg, western

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Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know actor and Texas boy Jay Pennington. I was very excited to find out that Jay lives in the same small town as I do, just outside of San Antonio. This is the first episode of Fascination Street recorded in person AT MY HOUSE! It was a lot of fun and I hope you streetwalkers enjoy it too.

In this episode Jay and I chat about his career before he got into acting, (its quite historic actually). We also talk about how he discovered acting and what led him to it. Of course we discuss some of his past and future projects, and along the way Jay gives some advice and a few tips for those who may be just getting started in the acting business. Enjoy!

Follow Jay on social media:

Face Book: Jay Pennington

IMDB: Jay Pennington

July 28 2019

Actors From Tecumseh! #3

Steve Owens podcast acting, actinglife, actor, actorslife, actorstalk, Amphitheater, Blue jacket, Brandon smith, Cevonn williams, cherokee, Chikisaw, Chiksikwa, Chillicothe, choctaw, Columbus, drama, fascinating, fascination, fascinationstreet, fascinationstreetpod, fsp, indian, inspire, interview, James cunha, Lance mendoza, miami, native american, Ohio, Outdoor, podcast, podcast addict, podcast hq, podcasting, podcastlife, Podern family, Red coat, Richard neal, shawnee, streetwalker, Sugarloaf, Tecumseh, theater, Theater life, theatre, Tribal member, tribe, Tribes, Westward expansion

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This past week, I had the opportunity (for the third time) to fly to Chillicothe, Oh. to see the extraordinary outdoor drama TECUMSEH! Each time my wife and I go, the CEO / producer Brandon Smith is kind enough to gather a few of the actors and let me interview them for my show. This year the episode participants are:

Brandon A. Smith: CEO / Producer

Richard Neal: Simon Kenton

James Cunha: Red Horse

Lance Mendoza: Chiksika & White Loon

CeVonn Williams: Spemica-Lawba

As always; I had so much fun chatting with these actors and am super grateful to them and Brandon for their time and their fun spirits!

GET TICKETS: TecumsehDrama.com

Follow them on social media:

Brandon on FB: Brandon A. Smith

Richard on Insta: @RichWitchIsWhich

James on Insta: @The_CunhaMatata

Lance on FB: Lance Mendoza. Twit: @LanceDamnet

On YouTube: Lance’s Logic

CeVonn Williams on FB: CeVonn Williams

Follow their show everywhere: TecumsehOutdoorDrama

July 21 2019

Pete Evick – Musician (Bret Michaels Band)

Steve Owens podcast 80's rock, author, authorslife, Band, Bandlife, Bret, Bret Michaels, Bret Michaels band, Candle, Candlelife, Classic rock, Country music, countrymusic, Elvis, Entrepreneur, Entrepreneur life, Every rose, Evick, fascinating, fascination, fascination street, fascinationstreet, fascinationstreetpod, fsp, Gene Simmons, guitar, Hair band, Has its thorns, inspirational, inspire, interview, K.I.S.S., Kiss, Kuwait, Manassas, Moments, music, Music producer, musician, musicianslife, musiclife, Pete Evick, podcast, podcast addict, podcasting, podcastlife, Podern family, Poison, Poison band, Raine, Raine michaels, Rock and roll, Rock n roll, Self employed, Self employed life, Shining sol, Shining sol candle, singer, songwriter, streetwalker, The moments that make us, touring, Touring life, Unbroken

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Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Pete Evick. Pete is the guitar player for The Bret Michaels Band. In this episode we chat about when and how he got into music, how he ended up playing with Bret Michaels, and some of the cool shows, and places they have played. We also talk about Pete’s book: THE MOMENTS THAT MAKE US, and his candle company SHINING SOL. We talk a little bit about how time seems to fly faster the older you get, and we close the show talking about why we should all be nicer to each other…plus I play ‘This Ain’t The Life’ by his own band Evick. ENJOY!

Follow Pete on social media:

Twit: @ShiningSolTweet

Insta: @Pete_Evick & @ShiningSolCandle

FB: Official Pete Evick & Shining Sol Candle Company

Buy the book: https://amzn.to/2k3WngA

Visit the candle store: www.shiningsol.com

Catch Pete on tour with Bret Michaels Band: BretMichaels.com

July 14 2019

Christopher Downie – Director (Shooting Clerks)

Steve Owens podcast acting, actinglife, actor, actorslife, Auld reekie, Auld reekie media, Babble on begins, Bluth, Bryan Johnson, Christopher Downie, Clerks, Comicon, director, directorslife, Downie, Edinburgh, fascinating, fascination, fascination street, fascinationstreet, film maker, film school, filmmaker, fsp, Highlands, inspire, interview, Jason mewes, Jay and bob, Jay and silent bob, Jay mewes, Jordan monsanto, Kevin smith, Ming chen, New jersey, podcast, podcast addict, podcast hq, podcasting, podcastlife, Podern family, producer, Red bank, San diego, San diego somicon, Scotland, Sdcc, Secret stash, Shooting clerks, Silent bob, streetwalker, Thatkevinsmith, Uppie downie, View askew, Walt flanagan

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Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Christopher Downie. Christopher is a film maker from Scotland who has made several short films based on, and / or inspired by Kevin Smith. In this episode we chat about growing up in Scotland, deciding to go to film school, and of course we talk about his short films and his first feature film called SHOOTING CLERKS. Shooting Clerks is a film that tells the story of Kevin Smith and the making of Clerks. As it so happens; Shooting Clerks will be shown at the San Diego Comicon THIS SATURDAY, JULY 20th!

Follow Christopher on social media:

Twit: @UppieDownie

Insta: @TheRealUppieDownie

FB: Facebook.com/ShootingClerks

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/thebloodyawfulpoet

July 7 2019

Gary Batton – Chief of The Choctaw Nation

Steve Owens podcast 47th, 5 civilized tribes, America, american, American indian, Angie batton, Border, Bush, Chief, Chief Batton, Chief Gary Batton, choctaw, Choctaw nation, Civilized tribes, Code talkers, dandria, fascinating, fascination, fascination street, fascinationstreet, fascinationstreetpod, fsp, Gary Batton, indian, Indigenous, inspire, interview, Joint commission, motorator, native american, obama, oklahoma, Pipe line, Pipeline, podcast, podcast addict, podcastaddict, podcasthq, podcasting, podcastlife, Podern family, Shelley dennis, streetwalker, texas, Treaty, Tribes, true crime, trump, Wall, Wwii

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***THIS IS A VULGARITY & PROFANITY FREE EPISODE***

A couple of months ago, I got to speak with a wonderfully charming young lady named Shelley Dennis. During that interview, she mentioned that she is part Choctaw and also happened to mention that she knows the Chief of the Choctaw Nation. So I wish to extend a VERY SINCERE “Thank You” to Shelley, and to Angela Batton as well. BOTH of these ladies helped to make this episode possible. I cannot thank you both enough, honestly.

Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know the current, and 47th Chief of the Choctaw Nation: Chief Gary Batton. In this episode we chat about some of the history of the Choctaw Nation, some of the things that the Choctaw Nation does to make sure that it’s members are taken care of, and we also talk about Gary’s meeting the most recent 3 U.S. Presidents. This is a wonderful conversation with a man who is a leader of his people, a man who has gone to great lengths to ensure his people are protected and that their health is being taken care of. It is my great honor to bring to Fascination Street Podcast Choctaw Nation’s Chief Gary Batton.

Follow Chief Batton on social media:

Twit: @Gary_Batton or @ChiefBatton

FB: Chief Gary Batton

Visit the site: www.ChoctawNation.com

Visit the online store: www.OurChoctawStore.com