Hilarious John Prine Story! -Steve Poltz

Steve Poltz shares a funny story about driving John Prine around in his van.
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[@otisgibbs]

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/

[@superchamp44]

He's an awesome Instagram follow too.

[@batman48195]

Thanks for the link. I just bought tickets for an October show in Michigan.

[@FAWNGROVEDUDE]

great stuff Otis...thank you for sharing. Perfect story.

[@dianeswafford]

He even has John’s gravely voice down Pat; I can really visualize this ☮️💟

[@SoulDaddy33]

Go see him live, it will be "the best show you've ever seen!" 😂

[@joemckibben7757]

Why does this guy not have his own TV show. He’s the most naturally entertaining person I’ve ever seen!

[@lynnej.9357]

If you ever get the chance to see him perform, take it! He is SO MUCH FUN!

[@lindseycliff1999]

​@@lynnej.9357BEST EVER❗💯❤

[@PabluchoViision]

“I love what you’ve done with the place!” Legend!!! And it’s not even the end of the story!!! Hahaha

[@smmusicplus96]

I'm impressed that he kept his word with his boss. His boss seemed like good people.

[@architypeone8646]

Hilarious! You gotta get more stories out of this guy!

[@joshuablum2527]

You should also check out Joe Pugs the working songwriters interview with him. It’s pretty amazing.

[@mr_Sauce]

There is only one Steve Poltz in the universe.

[@Xxxxxrrr6464]

Yes

[@ClintonCaraway]

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!!

[@deidresowerby4687]

Laughter is the best medicine, for real 🎉😂

[@bglrj]

That is the best story I've ever heard.

[@jeffcramer2463]

Me too. How cool. Thanks Otis.

[@rao4sos]

I wouldn't get Poltz started..he's got a million.

[@allenleggett4361]

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.

[@EdSileo]

I ws crying! 🤣🤣🤣

[@kingpaulf]

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.

[@672egalaxie6]

This is absolute GOLD, Otis!! Thanks fer takin' us along....

[@jimmyjambon9206]

Fantastic! You can feel the whole story with visuals. What a great story and told perfectly.

[@theycallyouthebandit]

This is your masterpiece Sir. Had a smile on my face for 17 minutes straight.

[@jamesm5547]

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.

[@pauljacobs1911]

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!

[@ardenevox]

What a beautiful thing to say, 'strive to have one face.' Thanks Otis and Steve P.

[@randwolf]

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.

[@JeizonSam]

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.

[@martincummins8528]

He's some man to tell a story. Thanks Otis, for sharing that priceless beauty.

[@willpassinault3650]

FANTASTIC ! ......that's the best damn story I have ever heard......what a gem

[@todddonaldson2822]

Great story from a fantastic story teller. Pure Gold! We need more from this character! 😂

[@joseflemire4284]

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

[@chuckeelhart1746]

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

[@user-jj2cq3xj4g]

It's a John prine song!

[@sweetjimmyt]

Holy Moly! Steve can dine out on this story till the end of time.

[@thomasmcglaughlin1410]

Classic story! I love this guy! He’s an original character and all of the extraneous quirky details make it so much fun!

[@Caperhere]

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.

[@mjs8894]

I love that there are people in the world like Otis and Steve, keep the spirit ! Peace !

[@jamesrusten757]

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!

[@TheSunnyJim]

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 :)

[@JMacque]

I could listen to this guy talk all night.

[@JosiahWhitley]

His John Prine impression had me rolling 😂😂😂

[@batman48195]

Great story! I cracked up. More Steve Poltz stories please!

[@TheShannon2288]

This guy has a great personality. I enjoyed listening to him talk from start to finish! Great story!

[@mattkennedy2470]

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!

[@PatriciaLen66]

Wow! This man is a great storyteller! I was enthralled from the getgo! We need him to tell us more stories on KZbin! Thank you. What an awesome encounter with the great John Prine! May he rest in peace.

[@johnbeach7985]

how can you not love this guy?

[@toddflowers8052]

Absolutely the best story I have ever heard !!! 😆🤣👌🏻

[@keystonebrotherb]

I cry whenever I hear John Prine stories.

[@kathybarry835]

Me too. Every time.

[@JJStetson]

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.

[@joeljarvis8597]

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!

[@nealhitchcock3519]

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.

[@spaghetti.lee-69]

Otis - many Great stories have been shared here.. many Legends telling Many tales - But this is " Hall Of Fame" Content.. Thanks Mr Poltz

[@jerrybuzzard8147]

Ottis.. Dude! That guy weaves a story like loom weaves a blanket.

[@jeffpierce4102]

The Razor’s Edge is a fantastic book ! Love the shout ot for Somerset Maughm as well as the story about Prine

[@1coopjsn]

Steve is a national treasure. I am serious. This guy....

[@kitano0]

What a fantastic story from a really cool guy...so funny!

[@keithallen2791]

This guy is a national treasure 😂

[@thriftmoon]

SOOOOO GOOD, You two should start a podcast together. I would listen daily!!

[@michaelsteve5922]

You just hit 11 on the awesome interview meter. Thanks and much love to you.

[@robzagar4275]

That was so good! Love the JP imitation

[@SoberMusicCo]

I love Steve Poltz! Such a great dude & free spirit!

[@trouthawk]

I'm listening to this and laughing and crying at the same time!! What an awesome story!!! Thank You, you made my day.

[@lisamalone5219]

😂😂😂 Man I needed that Laugh! Thanks for Sharing! RIP John Prine 🌹🕊️✌️

[@fredzeppelin5508]

I wasn't going to watch this but it was about John.......best story ever!!

[@lynnej.9357]

I wasn't going to watch it, but it was Steve! (I think I've heard at least part of this one before.)

[@jayd3931]

I have tears in my eyes from laughing at that story. His impression of John is next level!

[@artbascomb1336]

LOL, I can so picture him doing the Snoopy dance while on that call. 😂❤

[@NoviJimB]

I was laughing a hell of a lot through that whole thing. One of the most entertaning interviews I've listened to.

[@waylonwillie5736]

I think that was one of the best stories you have had here so far. Also Steve's JP imitation is right on!

[@PongbyAtari]

Great Story! Me and my wife got to meet John once he was the nicest guy on the planet we treasure all the times we got to him play ❤😊

[@detourmore470]

Best 20 minutes that I’ve ever spent on KZbin.. “I love what you’ve done with the place”🤩🤣

[@skutchBlobaum]

Hilarious ! Great story !

[@mojo6778]

What a super story, had me laughing so hard!!😂🤣

[@fallprecauxionsmusic]

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.

[@MrFrogman54]

That was probably the funniest story yet Otis! As my grandson said to me “ you have some weird friends “ I loved it!

[@jimstuckey1148]

This is the absolute best John Prine story ever!

[@henrywit6147]

Wow. What a video. I'm smiling from ear to ear and at the same time my heart hurts. One of your best, Otis!

[@jimlahey3552]

This guy is hilarious. His Prine is spot on. Thanks for bringing this to us Otis!

[@barrydismukes7601]

Can’t stop laughing thinking I would of been the same way with John!😂

[@FlipSideCT]

great sharing......sweet! I just went online and bought Diamonds in the Rough on vinyl!!

[@artemisXsidecross]

Good to see you here, I hope Otis has seen your channel's video on Todd Snider last night 👍

[@FlipSideCT]

@@artemisXsidecross yes indeed. you also. I would doubt Otis knows my channel. Todd does but he is busy right now. I plan on doing more with regards to Todd and the crowd.

[@honuman39]

This is the great Steve Poltz. A classic folkie style story teller. A great performer that never got the due he deserved though he made plenty helping Jewel write some of her greatest hits.

[@jamest1952]

His telling of how he and Jewel got involved in a drug bust in Mexico is another legendary tale.

[@bradfordmcgomery9058]

Man, what a story. It’s probably one of the best stories I’ve ever heard. Do you are so cool to listen to I think I’m gonna go do some mushrooms right now and listen to John Prine.✌️

[@__bam]

That's awesome. I swear Otis you meet the coolest people with the best stories!

[@michaelheydon5266]

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.

[@wittry2]

I agree with these other fine folks. The greatest story ever told!! Loved every second of this video. Thanks Otis, thanks Steve! Yea!!

[@scotthallenberg3575]

What a great great story. I was a Rug Burns fan when I was in San Diego in the early 90s and recently saw Steve at the Sisters Folk Festival. This story is so perfect and could have been a John Prine song, or maybe Steve will turn it into one of his own. Pure gold!

[@CharlesBig-vq6ig]

That is the funniest John Prine story I’ve ever heard.

[@kennedyterence4209]

Tears running down my face! Truly a brother from another mother! "The Deep Dive" Oh Yeah! I will definitely learn more about Steve. Thanks, as always. Enjoy the day.

[@thephreakinhaole9035]

This is priceless! John Prine is everywhere right now for me. I live near Disney World and went to Disney Springs on Saturday-their shopping/dining/ entertainment money sieve…hadn’t been in 3 years…won’t be heading back anytime soon. I purposely wore my Doc Watson shirt as a buffer against all the crass consumerism-can’t deny their is a wholesome safeness to being there- though it costs money to breathe. I get myself a frozen margarita for $18 and sit down to enjoy the solo acoustic performer Mitch (forget his last name). He immediately notices Doc and nods to me as he’s playing. After finishing the song he acknowledges my shirt and plays a couple Doc tunes. I then request John Prine and he plays Hello in There and another one with the line about beating his wife with the rubber hose-not exactly Disney material, but great! I had earlier bought a used copy of Lost Dogs and Mixed Blessings at Park Ave. cds…that’s all for now…lol

[@lanceleslie5165]

I’m from San Diego, and ‘Berto’s (there are many variations of that name) Mexican food is as legendary as our dear Mr. John Prine. Great story, Steve!

[@hausstroop3798]

Oh my! What a great story, Thanks Otis! Thanks Steve!

[@garydavidson1970]

Otis, this has to be one of the best stories and storytellers you've had on yoiur channel.

[@batman50ish]

Never came across Steve before. Picker, Surfer, Storyteller.... loves John Prine.... and quite possibly has seen Jewell in a bathing south of the border. Im in! Thanks for the intro Otis!

[@msav57]

A truly great story, Steve, you should start a YT channel just to tell stories, you're a natural! You made my day

[@chetcalhoun613]

Cool interview Otis! That cat made me laugh-good story!

[@zuluromeo1232]

I watched this video, found my wife and dragged her back in front of the TV and made her watch it with me again. Then began sending a link to it to my friends. I'm a pretty stoic guy and was laughing out loud. Why is this the 1st time I'm seeing this guy and why isn't he my best friend?

[@tomwoodwardmusic]

Had the pleasure of supporting Steve on his Australian tour back in 2013 or '14... really great guy and storyteller.

[@user-ue8un6rp8i]

I love it!! Thanks Otis!! He's got a great story about being in Canada without medical insurance. The hospital janitor treated him.

[@Clyde6frame]

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

[@sidvicious6598]

😂 that was the best as always, thanks Otis !

[@boberickson3235]

"Get in the Van John"....EPIC!!!

[@Pjaimeow]

I laughed, I cried real tears and pulled on my bangs. (It's a family thing). This is absolutely the funniest story I have ever hear in my whole life. Steve, you totally brought it to life, the visuals are epic. The cd falling out of the van with beans on it. The John's comment, I like what you've done with the place. That was screaming hilarity. Is the Disney store in Mexico. I will never ever forget this story

[@bradrehn1007]

Above and beyond my brothers!! What a delight!!

[@devonfulton1759]

Tbat was so well delivered. Way to let people talk OG. Well done.

[@shepwatkins]

I have watched this 5 times and bust out laughing every time. Magical

[@briand.9633]

Fabulous! Absolute gold Otis, much love.

[@davidgriffin8717]

Oh man! I knew there was something special about Steve Poltz!

[@IfSoFactSow]

John singing Diamonds In The Rough, a Carter family song, brought tears. The Carters were from Appalachia in southwestern Virginia near my grandmother's birthplace. No electricity or indoor plumbing for folks until the late 1920s.

[@fronts3165]

Best story I have ever heard on your channel, Otis! It’s even better cause I grew up in San Diego and know all the geography and cuisine. Too funny. 😂❤

[@HamptonGuitars]

Steve has THE best stories, and is so good at telling them. What a fun and funny dude!!

[@lbshore]

Hilarious. How great to still be able to laugh out loud these days. Now I want to meet Steve Poltz!

[@gregargo1898]

I wish I knew more Prine stories because this has to be right there at the top!! t.y. Otis!

[@thomasarcher4792]

Wow! What a great recount! What a trip! Thank you!

[@nickcrowe9348]

this guy is hysterical - love it

[@artemisXsidecross]

A great tale where combining mushrooms and the output of reading literature makes for a sum larger than their parts; the stock and trade of a good story teller. ☘

[@bluesbubba7429]

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.