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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

August 14 2023

Pamela Schuller – Comedian / Reality Show Star (Netflix: Jewish Matchmaking)

Steve Owens podcast advocate, Aleeza Ben Shalom, bravago, camp guci, comedian, dating, dei, diversity, Harmonie Krieger, Jewish, Jewish Matchmaking, keynote speaker, kidnapped, netflic, pamela comedy, pamela rae schuller, pamela schuller, reality show, speaker, stand up, storyteller, Stuart Chaseman, summer camp, tourette, tourette syndrome

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Pamela Schuller
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Pamela Schuller. In this episode, Pam and I chat about her growing up with one of the worst diagnosed cases of Tourette Syndrome on record, and how that helped her develop an unparalleled resilience. Pam shares fun stories from Jewish summer camp, experiences as a comic, and how she became a diversity & inclusion keynote speaker for businesses, and organizations. Pam tells a couple of stories about being a comic with a serious disorder, and then we jump into her experience on Netflix’s Jewish Matchmaking. Did Pam already know the matchmaker beforehand? Maybe. Was Pam kidnapped at Jewish Summer Camp? Definitely. Pam was a lot of fun to talk to, and she was kind enough to not judge my ignorance about Tourette, and answer all of my dumbo questions about it. Look for Pamela everywhere, go see her stand up, hire her as a keynote speaker, and of course check her out on Jewish Matchmaking!

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 25 2022

Simon Majumdar – Food Critic / Author & Podcaster (Food Network / Eat My Globe)

Steve Owens podcast alton brown, anthony bourdain, author, beat bobby flay, bourdaindos hermanos, eat my globe, eating for britain, fed white and bliue, food critic, food network, giuy's grocery games, Guy Fieri, iron chef, iron chef america, majumdar, podcaster, rotherham, rotherham united, simon majumdar, storyteller, streetwalker, the best thing i ever ate, tournament of champions, traveler

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Simon Majumdar
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Simon Majumdar. After decades in the book publishing business, Simon decided to jump feet first into a new career. He became a world traveling food critic and author. That led to him becoming a frequent guest critic and personality on various Food Network programs, for over a decade now. We talk all about Simon’s journey from then to now, as well as his podcast: Eat My Globe; now entering its NINTH season! We talk about how his life has been affected by Anthony Bourdain, Alton Brown, Guy Fieri, and food in general. He explains what he loves about food and food history, and he regales us with several food history stories that will make you re-think EVERYTHING you know about your food!
See Simon on Food Network shows like:
*Tournament of Champions
*Guy’s Grocery Games
*The Next Iron Chef
*Beat Bobby Flay
*Good Eats: The Return
*Iron Chef America
*The Best Thing I Ever Ate

Follow Simon on social media:
Twit: @SimonMajumdar
Insta: @SimonMajumdar
FB: @SimonMajumdar
Check out Simon’s podcast: Eat My Globe available wherever you get finer podcasts.

October 11 2021

Patrick Gibson – Singer / Songwriter

Steve Owens podcast America, bailey's song, country, Country music, covid, faith, florida, god bless, jesus, love, music, patrick gibson, patrick gibson music, pg country, pg music, pgcountry, pgmusic, singer, singersongwriter, songwriter, storyteller, The American Prayer, we're gonna do this

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Patrick Gibson
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Patrick Gibson.
Patrick is a singer / songwriter from Florida who is starting to make a name for himself with his faith based country music and story telling lyrics. He has a new single out called The American Prayer that is making waves all over the country. In this episode, we talk about why he got into the music business, and how its going so far. He shares what his faith means to him, and why he tells the stories he tells with his music. While he does offer me the opportunity to play his newest single (The American Prayer); I chose not to because I think the music video tells a wonderful story as well. So I suggest you go check that out. Patrick does; however agree to let me play one of his earlier songs that means a lot to him, and I think you’re going to enjoy that one as well.
Follow Patrick on social media:
Twit: @PGCountry
Insta: @PGCountry
FB: @PGCountry / @PatrickGibsonMusic
Website: PGCountry.com

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

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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August 10 2020

Ed Asner Returns! – Actor / Author (Son of a Junkman)

Steve Owens podcast acting, actor, aftra, Army, asner, author, betty white, covid, ed asner, junk man, junkman, junkyard, kansas, kansas city, mary tyler moore, podcast, politics, president, sag, sag aftra, son of a junkman, stories, story teller, storyteller, west bottoms

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Ed Asner RETURNS!
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get reacquainted with Hollywood Legend Ed Asner. In this episode, we chat about Ed’s new book SON OF A JUNKMAN. We start off with him telling me stories about working at his dad’s junkyard as a kid, and then Ed tells me a little something about each of his siblings and what he learned from them. They have all passed and Ed misses them very much. He tells fun stories about them, about his time in the U.S. Army, a fun story about Betty White, and why he felt the need to publicly apologize to his first wife in his new book.
Follow Ed on social media:
Twit: @TheOnlyEdAsner
Insta: @TheOnlyEdAsner
FB: Ed Asner

Get Ed’s new book here: https://amzn.to/3jq9F0P

June 22 2020

Scott Kelly – NASA Astronaut (200th Episode)

Steve Owens podcast 200th episode, astronaut, astronaut twin study, commander, days in space, flat earth, flat earther, gifford, hubble, international space station, iss, mark kelly, nasa, Navy, navy pilot, pilot, scott kelly, senator gifford, shuttle, soyuz, space, space shuttle, space shuttle discovery, space shuttle expedition, spacex, story teller, storyteller, ufo, us navy, virgin galactic

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Scott Kelly – NASA Astronaut
Welcome to the 200th episode of Fascination Street Podcast!

Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Scott Kelly.
Scott Kelly is a retired US Navy pilot, retired NASA astronaut, and retired commander of the International Space Station (ISS). In this episode Scott and I chat about the drive & perseverance that he and his twin brother Mark (also a retired NASA astronaut) learned from their parents. We also talk a bit about Scott’s path to becoming an astronaut; before we discuss topics like: Flat Earthers, UFO’s, and the corporate space race, and Scott’s book ENDURANCE: My Year In Space.
Follow Scott on social media:
Twit: @StationCDRKelly
Insta: @StationCDRKelly