I first met Steve almost 25 years ago and I can honestly say he's one of a kind. I love me some Steve Poltz and y'all should take the time to get to know him. ❤ poltz.com/
Lord!!! I haven’t been entertained or enjoyed a story that much in YEARS!! Dude has the GIFT of storytelling, the hook to keep you listening & the humor to have you smiling the entire time. THANK YOU.!
I love how he gets so excited about John Prine! The way he tells the story about meeting John Prine makes you feel like you were riding in the VW van with them. This is a great interview!
Thank you for this gem. I lived and played music in San Diego for many years. I played some country punk fiddle for a minute in a band called Big Wheel Wipeout. We played at a bar called the Tiki. On at least one occasion Steve Poltz sat in with us. The experience was overwhelmingly pleasurable. I've seen Steve play a bunch over the years. He is the real deal, a rare, hilarious, nice, authentic human. Steve is exactly the same person on stage or in front of a camera as he is at all times. Otis, I love what you do and how you do it.
I just had two stints put in my heart less than 24hrs ago. I watch this video and am laughing so hard I just got bum-rushed by three nurses thinking I was in severe distress and actually this was EXACTLY what I needed. Thanks as always Otis for brightening my day!!
I saw John in Grand Cayman when he and Fiona were on their honeymoon. I was the entertainer in residence there 1989-2000. We had met at the Blue Bird in Nashville in 1986, but I didn't bring it up. John was very nice, but I didn't want to be intrusive, so I offered to help them if they needed anything at all, but they never asked. I played for them in the afternoons at the pool bar there, and was too nervous to play any of his songs that I regularly did. In hindsight, that was a mistake. I'm sure he would have gotten a smile from it. This story made me laugh out loud from start to finish. Thanks for sharing it. Something tells me Steve Poltz has a lot of great stories to tell! I will look for more :)
What a fantastic memory to have of john. He went from having no tickets from Al to front row tickets from John himself. John was so cool in this story. So many people, celebrity or otherwise, have two faces, for that matter, so do most of us if we're honest. I strive to be like John (And Otis)and only have one face. It's a great way to live. Thank you so much Otis and Steve!
That was all time Otis. Thanks Steve from a native of San Diego, former surfer and now in Tennessee. Classic story from the post surf burrito to meeting John Prine.
ps... I met john prine. I work, as a bellman, at a hotel in hollywood. (I've been there doing that for nearly 20 years now.) he was staying there some years back. he came out to the valet area & hung out with the valet guys & the bellman for what seemed like a lengthy period of time. I wish I had as visceral of an account to relay as mister poltz does, but... hell, I forget what all we talked about, but I just remember him being really funny & a really generous spirited person to be around. I grew up in virginia. I'll never forget when a stoner friend of mine, who was a number of years older than me, was absolutely aghast that I wasn't familiar with john prine. (you know how it is, when you're young, & an older fella makes an impression like that. especially when you're all stoned. anyway...) he set me straight on that. ;-) thanks, jay murphy.
Oh my! Your story about meeting John Prine was so great! I'm 74 and just duscovered John Prine a couple years ago and love his music! Now I'm subscribing to your newsletter and want to hear more of your stories. Thank you!
Wow! This man is a great storyteller! I was enthralled from the getgo! We need him to tell us more stories on UA-cam! Thank you. What an awesome encounter with the great John Prine! May he rest in peace.
My apologies for being tardy, viewing this segment. Great expansion on the back stories of all the greats that you’ve connected with. Many thanks for giving a damn, passing it on.
I lived in OB at the same time. I also has a '75 Westfalia camp;er bus. I could picture every detail of Steve's story so vividly. But then his story telling is wondrously chromatic.
A great story presented just when a great story is needed. John Prine's humanity shines through his music and his interactions with people that he met when he was living. Sharing these stories widens the circle and fills our hearts whether we had the fortune to meet him as I did in an airport or the many fans who did not. Well done, Otis.
Thank you Otis. As a fan and former SD resident from 80s. I've always desired to see him and Todd Snider in the same room, maybe do a duet of You Were Meant For Me.
What a cat, lol. 17 minutes to get John Prine across the street and back, and every word enjoyable. Thank you both. Hope everyone has a wonderful day.😊 PS. Think Bill Murray did a remake of The Razor’s Edge.
Hey Steve, loved your story. Didn't know you went to USD. I knew you did a gig with Up with People, or so I was told, after our high school graduation from PSHS, but from there I didn't know where you or anyone went after high school. Glad to see you became so successful. See you at the next reunion. Greg A.
Otis, this this is why you’re the best Steve stories feel like a John Prine song. I’m so happy you put this out there for me to listen to and watch more please
I first met Steve almost 25 years ago and I can honestly say he's one of a kind. I love me some Steve Poltz and y'all should take the time to get to know him. ❤
poltz.com/
He's an awesome Instagram follow too.
Thanks for the link. I just bought tickets for an October show in Michigan.
great stuff Otis...thank you for sharing. Perfect story.
He even has John’s gravely voice down Pat; I can really visualize this ☮️💟
Go see him live, it will be "the best show you've ever seen!" 😂
“I love what you’ve done with the place!” Legend!!! And it’s not even the end of the story!!! Hahaha
Why does this guy not have his own TV show. He’s the most naturally entertaining person I’ve ever seen!
If you ever get the chance to see him perform, take it! He is SO MUCH FUN!
@@lynnej.9357BEST EVER❗💯❤
Never miss a chance to see Steve live. He's just as entertaining every time.
That is the best story I've ever heard.
Me too. How cool. Thanks Otis.
I wouldn't get Poltz started..he's got a million.
Otis has interviewed great people with great stories. That’s got to be the greatest. Just goes to show you can’t sit on the couch your whole life.
I ws crying! 🤣🤣🤣
It's a fine story, but it's topped by John's story that he wrote it at age 14, to impress a girl who told him he sounded like Roger Miller.
Lord!!! I haven’t been entertained or enjoyed a story that much in YEARS!!
Dude has the GIFT of storytelling, the hook to keep you listening & the humor to have you smiling the entire time. THANK YOU.!
I love how he gets so excited about John Prine! The way he tells the story about meeting John Prine makes you feel like you were riding in the VW van with them. This is a great interview!
Such a great story, I didn't want it to end. And Steve Poltz is hilarious.
I'm impressed that he kept his word with his boss. His boss seemed like good people.
This is your masterpiece Sir.
Had a smile on my face for 17 minutes straight.
Hilarious! You gotta get more stories out of this guy!
You should also check out Joe Pugs the working songwriters interview with him. It’s pretty amazing.
There is only one Steve Poltz in the universe.
Yes
Thank you for this gem. I lived and played music in San Diego for many years. I played some country punk fiddle for a minute in a band called Big Wheel Wipeout. We played at a bar called the Tiki. On at least one occasion Steve Poltz sat in with us. The experience was overwhelmingly pleasurable. I've seen Steve play a bunch over the years. He is the real deal, a rare, hilarious, nice, authentic human. Steve is exactly the same person on stage or in front of a camera as he is at all times.
Otis, I love what you do and how you do it.
I just had two stints put in my heart less than 24hrs ago. I watch this video and am laughing so hard I just got bum-rushed by three nurses thinking I was in severe distress and actually this was EXACTLY what I needed. Thanks as always Otis for brightening my day!!
Laughter is the best medicine, for real 🎉😂
What a great story by a great storyteller about a one of a kind musician and person!!!
His John Prine impression had me rolling 😂😂😂
I saw John in Grand Cayman when he and Fiona were on their honeymoon. I was the entertainer in residence there 1989-2000. We had met at the Blue Bird in Nashville in 1986, but I didn't bring it up. John was very nice, but I didn't want to be intrusive, so I offered to help them if they needed anything at all, but they never asked. I played for them in the afternoons at the pool bar there, and was too nervous to play any of his songs that I regularly did. In hindsight, that was a mistake. I'm sure he would have gotten a smile from it. This story made me laugh out loud from start to finish. Thanks for sharing it. Something tells me Steve Poltz has a lot of great stories to tell! I will look for more :)
What a fantastic memory to have of john. He went from having no tickets from Al to front row tickets from John himself.
John was so cool in this story. So many people, celebrity or otherwise, have two faces, for that matter, so do most of us if we're honest. I strive to be like John (And Otis)and only have one face. It's a great way to live.
Thank you so much Otis and Steve!
What a beautiful thing to say, 'strive to have one face.' Thanks Otis and Steve P.
This is absolute GOLD, Otis!! Thanks fer takin' us along....
Fantastic! You can feel the whole story with visuals. What a great story and told perfectly.
What a great story! Steve also does a fair impression of John P's voice... nice gravel tones. Hey Otis - Thanks for sharing with all of us.
Great story from a fantastic story teller. Pure Gold! We need more from this character! 😂
He's some man to tell a story. Thanks Otis, for sharing that priceless beauty.
FANTASTIC ! ......that's the best damn story I have ever heard......what a gem
how can you not love this guy?
That was all time Otis. Thanks Steve from a native of San Diego, former surfer and now in Tennessee. Classic story from the post surf burrito to meeting John Prine.
ps... I met john prine.
I work, as a bellman, at a hotel in hollywood. (I've been there doing that for nearly 20 years now.) he was staying there some years back.
he came out to the valet area & hung out with the valet guys & the bellman for what seemed like a lengthy period of time. I wish I had as visceral of an account to relay as mister poltz does, but... hell, I forget what all we talked about, but I just remember him being really funny & a really generous spirited person to be around.
I grew up in virginia. I'll never forget when a stoner friend of mine, who was a number of years older than me, was absolutely aghast that I wasn't familiar with john prine. (you know how it is, when you're young, & an older fella makes an impression like that. especially when you're all stoned. anyway...) he set me straight on that. ;-) thanks, jay murphy.
Classic story! I love this guy! He’s an original character and all of the extraneous quirky details make it so much fun!
Holy Moly! Steve can dine out on this story till the end of time.
That Big Pink shirt is awesome! I can spend all day just listening to Steve. Dude is awesome. I wish I had a fraction of his courage.
God damn this isn’t just a story it’s a novel! A movie in fact. What an amazing story teller. I was mesmerized! Thanks
It's a John prine song!
Steve...great story and even better delivery...I hope you add this to your repertoire...I was crying with tears of laughter and joy...beautiful
Lordy....I can honestly say I was laughing out loud throughout. What a story teller.
I could listen to this guy talk all night.
Great story! I cracked up. More Steve Poltz stories please!
I love that there are people in the world like Otis and Steve, keep the spirit ! Peace !
Oh my! Your story about meeting John Prine was so great! I'm 74 and just duscovered John Prine a couple years ago and love his music! Now I'm subscribing to your newsletter and want to hear more of your stories. Thank you!
I don’t want to pick favorites. But this was just the best. Had everyone in the house glued to the video and laughing out loud!
That was the best 17 minutes and 20 seconds EVER!!!!! What a great story!!!!! Thank you, Otis!
I have tears in my eyes from laughing at that story. His impression of John is next level!
This was a hillarious story! I loved it! Thanks, Steve!
Wow! This man is a great storyteller! I was enthralled from the getgo! We need him to tell us more stories on UA-cam! Thank you. What an awesome encounter with the great John Prine! May he rest in peace.
Steve has THE best stories, and is so good at telling them. What a fun and funny dude!!
My apologies for being tardy, viewing this segment. Great expansion on the back stories of all the greats that you’ve connected with. Many thanks for giving a damn, passing it on.
I lived in OB at the same time. I also has a '75 Westfalia camp;er bus. I could picture every detail of Steve's story so vividly. But then his story telling is wondrously chromatic.
A great story presented just when a great story is needed. John Prine's humanity shines through his music and his interactions with people that he met when he was living. Sharing these stories widens the circle and fills our hearts whether we had the fortune to meet him as I did in an airport or the many fans who did not. Well done, Otis.
I love Steve Poltz! Such a great dude & free spirit!
Steve is a national treasure. I am serious. This guy....
Best 20 minutes that I’ve ever spent on UA-cam..
“I love what you’ve done with the place”🤩🤣
I'm listening to this and laughing and crying at the same time!! What an awesome story!!! Thank You, you made my day.
That was so good! Love the JP imitation
What a gift for story telling.
You just hit 11 on the awesome interview meter. Thanks and much love to you.
A truly great story, Steve, you should start a YT channel just to tell stories, you're a natural! You made my day
This is the absolute best John Prine story ever!
Steve left in every messed up detail of his life, which made it totally hilarious.
I’ve got to send this to every John Prine fan I know.
This guy has a great personality. I enjoyed listening to him talk from start to finish! Great story!
Had the pleasure of supporting Steve on his Australian tour back in 2013 or '14... really great guy and storyteller.
Otis, this has to be one of the best stories and storytellers you've had on yoiur channel.
Wow.....wasn't sure at first but that was a trip! 😂
Love this! "Frying Pan's" always been favorite on "Diamons in the Rough"
The Razor’s Edge is a fantastic book ! Love the shout ot for Somerset Maughm as well as the story about Prine
SOOOOO GOOD, You two should start a podcast together. I would listen daily!!
This guy is a national treasure 😂
Thank you Otis. As a fan and former SD resident from 80s. I've always desired to see him and Todd Snider in the same room, maybe do a duet of You Were Meant For Me.
One of the funniest things I've heard in a long time.
This is officially my new favorite story from this channel! 😂
Otis - many Great stories have been shared here.. many Legends telling Many tales - But this is " Hall Of Fame" Content.. Thanks Mr Poltz
What a cat, lol. 17 minutes to get John Prine across the street and back, and every word enjoyable. Thank you both.
Hope everyone has a wonderful day.😊
PS. Think Bill Murray did a remake of The Razor’s Edge.
One of your finest OG !
Dude, you made my day. Great story. Love John Prine. RIP.
I cry whenever I hear John Prine stories.
Me too. Every time.
Absolutely the best story I have ever heard !!! 😆🤣👌🏻
Steve Poltz is one of the best storytellers ever
Oh my! What a great story, Thanks Otis! Thanks Steve!
Damn. I'm jealous.
Thank you for making my day a little better.
Great story.
I sure do miss John Prine
I wasn't going to watch this but it was about John.......best story ever!!
I wasn't going to watch it, but it was Steve! (I think I've heard at least part of this one before.)
What a fantastic story from a really cool guy...so funny!
That is the most hilarious story I've ever heard!
Oh man! I knew there was something special about Steve Poltz!
Best one ever Otis. You'll never top this one.
this guy is hysterical - love it
Hilarious ! Great story !
Ottis.. Dude! That guy weaves a story like loom weaves a blanket.
😂😂😂 Man I needed that Laugh!
Thanks for Sharing!
RIP John Prine 🌹🕊️✌️
I was laughing a hell of a lot through that whole thing. One of the most entertaning interviews I've listened to.
Great Story!!
This is the greatest story ever....
The greatest story ever told.
Hey Steve, loved your story. Didn't know you went to USD. I knew you did a gig with Up with People, or so I was told, after our high school graduation from PSHS, but from there I didn't know where you or anyone went after high school. Glad to see you became so successful. See you at the next reunion. Greg A.
This dude is a GEM, Otis! 🙂
All The Best!
Oh my god. Pure gold
Otis, this this is why you’re the best Steve stories feel like a John Prine song. I’m so happy you put this out there for me to listen to and watch more please
More from Steve Polz!
Great story teller!
This is the craziest story I have ever heard.
I wish I knew more Prine stories because this has to be right there at the top!! t.y. Otis!
more of this guy asap!!!!! unreal!
You have shared many a funny interview, but this one is the funniest. Awesome stuff!
Wow. What a video. I'm smiling from ear to ear and at the same time my heart hurts. One of your best, Otis!
WHAT a story !!😅😅😅just brilliantly told ...you're right there in the van with them.🤣..fantastic ... thanks guys!!!
I think that was one of the best stories you have had here so far. Also Steve's JP imitation is right on!
Hilarious. How great to still be able to laugh out loud these days. Now I want to meet Steve Poltz!