Fascination Street

steve owens
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Fascinating People, Fascinating stories. If you're like me, you love to find out how people got to where they are in life, what makes them tick, some of their hurdles, and what made them think they could do it. If so, then join me every Monday as I 'take a walk down Fascination Street' and get to know the stories behind people from every walk of life. "Streetwalkers" include: actors, authors, directors, musicians, pop culture icons, social activists, athletes, screenwriters, comedians, artists, podcasters, CEO's, and even an astronaut! New episodes every Monday, and sometimes a bonus one too!

  1. 1 day ago

    Kirk Huston - TV & Film Transportation Coordinator (Bosch, Captain Fantastic / Start of Watch)

    Kirk Huston Take a walk with me down Fascination Street, as I get to know Kirk Huston. Kirk is the Transportation Coordinator for some of the best television shows and films of the past 3 decades. In this episode, we chat about how someone gets into this business. Then Kirk shares stories of his path to where he is now. Starting off as a Transportation Captain and moving his way through the ranks; Kirk is now co-owner of his very own Hollywood "Transpo" company. Kirk has worked on such films as "Scream", "Captain Fantastic", (and more), he has also worked on the television series "Bosch", "Bosch: Legacy", "Ballard", the upcoming "Start of Watch", and others. He is kind enough to share stories from the sets of all of these projects. He even tells an amazing story about acquiring & storing "Steve the Bus" for the movie "Captain Fantastic". He also shares some of the behind-the-scenes stuff about Harry Bosch's car on the series, and some of the modifications necessary to get some of the on-film shots, and what happened to the car after the show ended. He also explains the process of wrecking a vehicle on screen and what that entails. He even tells some hilarious stories about vehicle mishaps on smaller indie films, and how the different departments on a production work together to get the job done!

    Kirk Huston - TV & Film Transportation Coordinator (Bosch, Captain Fantastic / Start of Watch)

  2. 5 days ago

    Throwback: Carole Baskin - Big Cat Rescue / Tiger King

    Hey Streetwalkers. This is a throwback episode with guest Carole Baskin. Carole first appeared on the show on 2.8.21. It was such a compelling & fun episode, l decided it needed to be re-visited! Enjoy this throwback episode, tell a friend, and thanks for listening! Carole Baskin Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Carole Baskin. You know Carole from the 2020 Netflix sensation Tiger King. In this episode we chat about what got her onto her Big Cat saving mission, her experience on Dancing With The Stars, her ex-husband Don Lewis, and her husband Howie. We also talk a bit about Tiger King, Joe Exotic, and her foundation Big Cat Rescue; before closing out the show talking about how you can help save endangered Big Cats, and her organization's new Oculus Virtual Reality game featuring Big Cats. Enjoy! Follow Carole on social media: Twit: @Carole_Baskin TikTok: @CaroleBaskinCat FB: Big Cat Rescue Donate to BCR at: BigCatRescue.org/Donate Reach out to your congressperson at: BigCatAct.com

    Throwback: Carole Baskin - Big Cat Rescue / Tiger King

  3. 31 Aug

    Dean Lorey - Screenwriter / Showrunner (Friday the 13th Part 9 / Major Payne / Arrested Development / Harley Quinn)

    Dean Lorey. Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Dean Lorey. Dean is a screenwriter for such films as 'Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday' (Friday the 13th part 9), and 'Major Payne' as well as TV shows 'Arrested Development' & 'The Crazy Ones'. He has also been the show runner for shows like 'Harley Quinn' the animated series, 'Kite Man: Hell Yeah!', and 'Creature Commandos'. In this episode, Dean and I chat about how he got into screenwriting, and he shares some of his experiences on his early projects. Naturally we discuss how he came to write 'Fitness Confidential' with Vinnie Tortorich and Dean shares some hilarious Vinnie stories. Then we each share our own personal stories of the moment that we each found out that we are bald. Next, we jump into Dean's experiences writing the Damon Wayans vehicle 'Major Payne' and a possible upcoming sequel. Then, we talk about the television show 'The Crazy Ones' and what it was like to meet and work with an American icon like Robin Williams. I ask a ton of questions about how Dean was able to juggle working on FOUR shows at the same time. Dean was working on: 'Harley Quinn', 'Kite Man', 'Creature Commandos', and 'Poppa's House' all at the same time! Finally, we close out the show discussing Dean's involvement with the television show 'Arrested Development' in the later seasons, one thing we did not talk about this time, is Dean's 'ONE THING' series of videos on Instagram, where he discusses 'One Thing' he learned while making TV & film projects. Definitely go check out this new and fun series on Dean's Instagram account. It will be worth the watch, I promise!

    Dean Lorey - Screenwriter / Showrunner (Friday the 13th Part 9 / Major Payne / Arrested Development / Harley Quinn)

  4. 27 Aug

    Throwback: Scott Russo - Singer / Songwriter (Unwritten Law)

    Hey Streetwalkers. This is a throwback episode with guest Scott Russo. Scott has been on twice, but he first appeared on the show on 8.3.20. It was such a compelling & fun episode, l decided it needed to be re-visited! Enjoy this throwback episode, tell a friend, and thanks for listening!  Scott Russo. Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know singer / songwriter Scott Russo; from the punk band Unwritten Law. In this episode, Scott and I chat about: his pre music professional career, how he got into music and Unwritten Law, the song that put them on the map, and some of the other things he is working on currently. It was an honor to speak with Scott, who doesn't really do very many interviews. So thanks Scott! Follow Scott on social media: Insta: @ScottRusso FB: Scott Russo www.unwrittenlawofficial.com

    Throwback: Scott Russo - Singer / Songwriter (Unwritten Law)

  5. 24 Aug

    Keith Coogan - Actor (Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead / Toy Soldiers) Activist (Coogan's Law)

    Keith Coogan Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Keith Coogan. You know Keith from such classic films as: 'Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead', 'Adventures in Babysitting', 'Toy Soldiers', and tons more. In this episode, we chat about those specific projects of course, but then we jump into so much other stuff. Naturally we discuss his grandfather Jackie, and the law that bears the family name. Keith shares experiences from his extensive commercial work, as well as his personal experience in the film and television world as a child star. We touch on the ever-shrinking attention span of the viewing audience, and some of his fun career highlights. Keith performed in a sing & dance number on The Oscars alongside other 'Future Stars of Tomorrow' and wrote a comedy act for John Wayne Bobbitt. Naturally he shares his experiences on the films I named at the top, and he even tells me what it was like to film Disney's 'The Fox and The Hound', and why it took more than 3 years to complete. Keith is a delight, he knows everyone and has worked with just about everyone there is or was. Check out Keith at autograph shows, conventions, and his personal website where you can get some pretty dope custom merch. KeithCooganOnline.com

    Keith Coogan - Actor (Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead / Toy Soldiers) Activist (Coogan's Law)

  6. 20 Aug

    Throwback: Tim DeKay - Actor (68 Whiskey / White Collar)

    Hey Streetwalkers. This is a throwback episode with actor Tim DeKay. Tim first appeared on the show on 2.17.20 It was such a compelling & fun episode, l decided it needed to be re-visited! Enjoy this throwback episode, tell a friend, and thanks for listening! Tim DeKay - Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Tim DeKay. Tim is an actor, producer, and director who you most likely know from the USA Network TV show White Collar. In this episode Tim and I chat about the journey of his remarkable career, and some of the stops along the way. We discuss his roles in: White Collar, Seinfeld, and his new show 68 Whiskey. Plus, Tim makes millions of men jealous when he talks about getting to play the husband of Tiffany Amber Thiessen for 6 seasons! Finally we chat about Tim's voicing the audiobooks for the Lucky Dey series of detective novels written by previous guest Doug Richardson. Follow Tim on social media: Twit: @TimDeKay Insta: @Tim_DeKay

    Throwback: Tim DeKay - Actor (68 Whiskey / White Collar)

  7. 17 Aug

    Julia Wackenheim - Screenwriter / Actress / Producer (Ethel & Ernie)

    Julia Wackenheim Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Julia Wackenheim. Julia is an actress, a producer, a director, a screenwriter, an activist and a mother. In this episode, we chat about all of these different roles. We start off talking about where she grew up and what it was life to work in a casino in Atlantic City. Then I ask her some very personal questions about the type of care she chose for the birth of her baby. Julia is very open on this subject, and I appreciate it greatly. Next, we get into her time at I.O West, which was more than a decade. She discusses the differences between improv & stand-up comedy, which she prefers and why. Then we get into her writing and screenwriting a bit before we talk about how she came to be part of the 2-season series "F'd"; in which she was an actress and producer. She shares her experience working on the show "Live in Front of a Studio Audience: 'The Facts of Life'", and what it was life to watch the great James Burrow do his thing. Julia talks a bit about her work on 'Fear the Walking Dead', and what she likes to do in her down time on set. Finally, we discuss her role as producer on the short film 'Selah', and how she came to be part of it. We do a deeper dive on her series pilot 'Ethel & Ernie'; which she wrote, produced, directed, and stars in. She also tells me how her advocacy for workers' rights inspired the story for this comedy series. Follow Julia in all the usual places, and keep your eyes peeled for this sitcom to hit your TV.

    Julia Wackenheim - Screenwriter / Actress / Producer (Ethel & Ernie)

  8. 13 Aug

    Throwback: Alonzo Bodden - Comedian / NPR Personality

    Hey Streetwalkers. This is a throwback episode with comedian & NPR's Wait, Wait, dont tell me regular Alonzo Bodden. Alonzo first appeared on the show on 5.22.19 It was such a compelling & fun episode, l decided it needed to be re-visited! Enjoy this throwback episode, tell a friend, and thanks for listening!  Alonzo Bodden - 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

    Throwback: Alonzo Bodden - Comedian / NPR Personality
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Fascinating People, Fascinating stories. If you're like me, you love to find out how people got to where they are in life, what makes them tick, some of their hurdles, and what made them think they could do it. If so, then join me every Monday as I 'take a walk down Fascination Street' and get to know the stories behind people from every walk of life. "Streetwalkers" include: actors, authors, directors, musicians, pop culture icons, social activists, athletes, screenwriters, comedians, artists, podcasters, CEO's, and even an astronaut! New episodes every Monday, and sometimes a bonus one too!

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  • Creator
    steve owens
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    581
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright steve owens
  • Show Website
    Fascination Street

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