Hilarious John Prine Story! -Steve Poltz

[@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!" 😂

[@PabluchoViision]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@raymondcarroll3876]

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.!

[@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❗💯❤

[@flowerfarmerscott]

Never miss a chance to see Steve live. He's just as entertaining every time.

[@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.

[@JosiahWhitley]

His John Prine impression had me rolling 😂😂😂

[@forlostnfound]

Such a great story, I didn't want it to end. And Steve Poltz is hilarious.

[@thomassabino5440]

What a great story by a great storyteller about a one of a kind musician and person!!!

[@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.

[@smmusicplus96]

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

[@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!

[@theycallyouthebandit]

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

[@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.

[@todddonaldson2822]

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

[@CCaraway]

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 🎉😂

[@willpassinault3650]

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

[@martincummins8528]

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

[@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

[@pheydenburg]

It's a John prine song!

[@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 :)

[@becarefulwithafool5019]

Wow.....wasn't sure at first but that was a trip! 😂

[@batman48195]

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

[@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.

[@TheZeekgeek1]

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.

[@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.

[@SoberMusicCo]

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

[@philipblauw4687]

Lordy....I can honestly say I was laughing out loud throughout. What a story teller.

[@thomasmcglaughlin1410]

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

[@RoyalGentoo]

This was a hillarious story! I loved it! Thanks, Steve!

[@U_ever]

One of your finest OG !

[@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

[@johnbeach7985]

how can you not love this guy?

[@sweetjimmyt]

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

[@BOOMNERD51]

Love this! "Frying Pan's" always been favorite on "Diamons in the Rough"

[@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!

[@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!

[@toddflowers8052]

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

[@doctorauxiliary]

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.

[@larryholland7192]

Great Story!!

[@JMacque]

I could listen to this guy talk all night.

[@skutchBlobaum]

Hilarious ! Great story !

[@kitano0]

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

[@russelljackman1413]

That was the best 17 minutes and 20 seconds EVER!!!!! What a great story!!!!! Thank you, Otis!

[@jayd3931]

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

[@hausstroop3798]

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

[@bruceterrell9287]

One of the funniest things I've heard in a long time.

[@jeffpierce4102]

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

[@drybayoudan5429]

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.

[@robzagar4275]

That was so good! Love the JP imitation

[@HamptonGuitars]

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

[@detourmore470]

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

[@michaelsteve5922]

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

[@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.

[@davidverry9214]

What a gift for story telling.

[@trouthawk]

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

[@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.

[@barrypfoley]

That is the most hilarious story I've ever heard!

[@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.

[@superchamp44]

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.

[@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.

[@keithallen2791]

This guy is a national treasure 😂

[@cpetty4305]

This is officially my new favorite story from this channel! 😂

[@TheShannon2288]

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

[@lisamalone5219]

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

[@robocepeck1814]

All The Best!

[@LanceWhalen]

Oh my god. Pure gold

[@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.)

[@jerrybuzzard8147]

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

[@msav57]

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

[@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

[@jimstuckey1148]

This is the absolute best John Prine story ever!

[@bpalpha]

Dude, you made my day. Great story. Love John Prine. RIP.

[@1coopjsn]

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

[@groverwindham9761]

Best one ever Otis. You'll never top this one.

[@mojo6778]

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

[@thriftmoon]

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

[@TRIChuckles]

Damn. I'm jealous. Thank you for making my day a little better. Great story. I sure do miss John Prine

[@kevinhuber8723]

Otis, I have tears coming out my eyes from laughing so hard! Steve is the shit dude! That was freakin' great and no doubt Prine to a "T". Oh and by the way, there is some connection to Indianapolis to W. Somerset Maugham. I can't remember off the top of my head but he might have written "August" while living in the Booth Tarkington neighborhood.

[@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.

[@nickcrowe9348]

this guy is hysterical - love it

[@garydavidson1970]

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

[@unclemikeyandthem]

This dude is a GEM, Otis! 🙂

[@keystonebrotherb]

I cry whenever I hear John Prine stories.

[@kathybarry835]

Me too. Every time.

[@tomwoodwardmusic]

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

[@ThePowerman121]

Steve Poltz is one of the best storytellers ever

[@chetcalhoun613]

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

[@placidhouse]

more of this guy asap!!!!! unreal!

[@tedlindsay8221]

You have shared many a funny interview, but this one is the funniest. Awesome stuff!

[@johnnywelder]

That was awesome. You made me giggle.🥰🥰🤪🤪🤪

[@johnb-lz9mg]

Great story great video keep up the great videos and stories. Thank you

[@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.

[@libertywilly7519]

Gold... thank you Otis this channel just gives and gives.😂

[@Cobbmtngirl]

What a fabulous story! Thanks for sharing!

[@NoviJimB]

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

[@briand.9633]

Fabulous! Absolute gold Otis, much love.

[@MTownB615]

Great Story‼️ 🙂Cool Shirt and Hat too Steve‼️💯🎶

[@davidgriffin8717]

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

[@billbush3962]

Thanks so much for this story. Hilarious