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09 Nov 2017Jenna Ushkowitz00:44:12

Glee star Jenna Ushkowitz, who played Tina Cohen-Chang on the mega-hit FOX TV series, visits the studio to talk about her new movie Hello Again.

She talks failed auditions, OCD, fame, crushes, being exposed, getting starstruck, Cory Monteith, Broadway, Waitress, her podcast Epic Fail, life of an actor and details on TV binge habits.

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01 Nov 2017Tim Gunn01:27:30

Fashion guru Tim Gunn is the real deal. In this major interview, The Project Runway style mentor and TV host instantly connects with journalist Kara Mayer Robinson and they dive deep on topics of all kinds, like embracing real women of all shapes and sizes, his relationships with the judges, family, email, stalkers, TV obsessions, habits, being single, plus-size models and what he does in the privacy of his own home.

This intimate interview is one-of-a-kind. If you love Tim Gunn already, you'll be head over heels. If you don't yet know Tim, you're in for a treat.

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30 Nov 2021Jason Ritter.01:28:31

Jason Ritter (Parenthood, Gravity Falls, Joan of Arcadia) and I have a beautifully honest (and fun!) conversation in this classic episode from 2019.

Fun Fact: I wanted Jason to be a guest on Really Famous since the day I started it. You'll find out why.

And...I was right! I knew I'd like getting to know him better. I predict you will, too.

You'll hear us talk about:

  • Parenthood - why he loved it, which scenes made him cry (as a viewer!)
  • People, perfection and the real deal
  • The downside of potential
  • Growing up with a very famous dad (actor Jason Ritter)
  • What happened after his dad died
  • Embarrassment and the Golden Rule
  • Why he stopped drinking
  • AA
  • ADHD
  • Therapy
  • Fame (then vs. now)
  • Our favorite TV shows
  • The Bachelor
  • The Carbonaro Effect
  • Game of Thrones
  • A few of his heroes who were guests on Really Famous:
    • Joe Mantegna
    • Michael Ian Black
    • Michael Carbonaro

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07 Oct 2019Gloria Gaynor01:01:17

 

Gloria Gaynor (I Will Survive, Never Can Say Goodbye) is an icon! A living legend! Disco queen! Force of nature!

We sit down at her New Jersey home (it's for sale -- check it out!) and share stories.

Plus she gave me a couple of songs to share with you on the podcast (Back on Top, I Will Survive).

YES, we have permission, directly from Gloria.

And we get the scoop on her new album, Testimony, which you can pick up here: bit.ly/GAITHERGG.

Join Gloria Gaynor and me as we talk:

  • I Will Survive
  • Her new album, Testimony
  • Turning tragedy into success
  • Marriage and co-dependency
  • Her amazing mom
  • Luck and faith
  • Hollywood, New York and New Jersey
  • Friends and family
  • Her ups and downs (as a performer + personally)
  • MAJOR twists and turns after a back problem that left her paralyzed from the waist down, until something happened
  • Appearing on TV shows like Ally McBeal, Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris and The Doctors

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31 Mar 2020Kim Coles01:06:29

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Comedian, actress and motivational speaker Kim Coles is famous for the comedy sketch show In Living Color and the TV series Living Single. She played Synclaire James, remember?

Kim and I first met a few months ago, when we were both invited to sit on a panel about women in media at the Digital Hollywood conference. When we met, I knew instantly I liked her and wanted to get to know her better, so I invited her on the show.

Fast forward a few months. Kim comes to New York and we record this episode -- at Sardi's, the iconic Broadway restaurant. (Shoutout to Sardi's and my friend Beth.)

Kim and I talk about:

  • Bill Cosby stories (but not the kind you're expecting)
  • Self-doubt
  • Projecting
  • Becoming a comedian
  • Hollywood
  • Expectations
  • Coincidences and synchronicities and opportunitites
  • Style
  • In Living Color
  • Living Single
  • Friends
  • Self-empowerment
  • Therapy (I do a little therapyish thing.)

 

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07 Aug 2018Michael McKean00:52:47

Better Call Saul + Best in Show actor Michael McKean sheds light on:

  • why Chuck McGill is "America's sweetheart"
  • insights on Breaking Bad's Walter + Skyler White
  • playing half of "Lenny & Squiggy" on Laverne & Shirley
  • a backstory he created for This Is Spinal Tap
  • what moves him - in real life + onscreen
  • favorite films and actors
  • a lifelong battle with insomnia
  • what he inherited from his parents
  • why he was a "screw-up" as a kid
  • why a missing password is stopping him from doing something he's really into

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08 Feb 2023Tim Daly NEW01:28:27

When Tim Daly and I sit down at his kitchen table for our 5th Really Famous talk, we didn't know we'd talk about snooping cameras, his Celtic blood, why he quit drinking on his father's birthday, QR code menus, family communication, intimacy, smoke detectors, his relationship with Téa Leoni, bodega owners, learned helplessness, fantasy relationships, Mohonk, why people ignore texts and emails, impatience, vanity, tomato sauce, Bobby Flay, his acting on Wings, what James Gandolfini told him, forgetting Madam Secretary, how handsome Tim is, the entertainment industry "shit show," selfies, and self-esteem. But we did.

You'll feel like you're right there with us, sitting at the table with your hands wrapped around a Really Famous mug, weaving from topic to topic and analyzing our individual takes on this crazy world we're living in.

Enjoy.

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11 Jan 2022Julian McMahon is back: SEASON PREMIERE!01:15:56
FBI: Most Wanted's Julian McMahon and I catch up and hit topics of all kinds:
  • taping his TV shows
  • his insane schedule
  • malls
  • road trips
  • New Yorkers
  • the term "salt of the earth"
  • tea
  • Alexa
  • Howie Mandel
  • behind-the-scenes of a major FBI: Most Wanted episode
  • interviews
  • and a fun plan we're hatching together
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20 Oct 2020Cobra Kai's Xolo Maridueña01:02:07

Xolo Maridueña (Cobra Kai, Parenthood ) answers your burning Cobra Kai questions. Plus we talk movies, his Mexican, Cuban, Ecuadorian roots, moving out of his parents' house, what Billy Zabka and Ralph Macchio are REALLY like, and more.

What a fun guest! You'll really like him.

We get into:

  • All your Cobra Kai questions
  • Cobra Kai seasons 3 and 4
  • Playing Miguel
  • Cobra Kai vs. Miyagi-Do
  • Who's the good guy + who's the basd guy
  • The Karate Kid movie
  • Billy Zabka, Ralph Macchio and the fab Cobra Kai cast
  • 80s references and nostalgia
  • If he does his own karate stunts
  • Playing Victor on Parenthood
  • Steve Buscemi, John Leguizamo, Oscar Isaac, Shia LaBoeuf, Hillary Swank, Steve Carell land more
  • The Godfather, Pulp Fiction, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest and more
  • Fargo, American Horror Story, Ozark and more
  • Xolo's Latinx and Aztec roots and the meaning of his name
  • His best friends, including one guy you know!
  • Miami humidity
  • Being a foodie, actor, writer and more
  • The writing process - and its horrors!
  • What he wants to do for the rest of his life

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27 Apr 2021Debi Mazar returns!01:23:22
Debi Mazar and I catch up after her recent move to Italy. We have fun! I think you'll feel like you're hanging out with old friends and it's just what we all need while we're coming out of a year or so of isolation. We talk:
  • filming Younger in quarantine
  • moving to Italy
  • Spanish, Italian and European cinema and television
  • Gomorrah!
  • Salvatore Esposito
  • Bootlegging
  • Fiesole
  • vaccinations
  • Italy right now being on lockdown
  • vintage clothes
  • hoarding
  • being social
  • New York
  • Michael Imperioli
  • sexuality in European films
  • Liza, Charles, Josh and Maggie
  • being camera-ready
  • going gray
  • buying and renovating 1 euro Italian villas
  • Italian red tape and artisan craftsmanship
  • reuniting with her husband
  • celebrity parents
  • best/worst habits
  • a gig that got away
  • a small fight with Madonna (it's OK now)
  • who she hangs out with
  • friendships
  • grocery stores and pharmacies in Italy -- bravo!

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23 May 2018Eric Braeden01:02:38

Eric Braeden has one of the most recognized faces around the world. Why? People EVERYWHERE are addicted to his soap opera, The Young and the Restless, even if they don't admit it! And Victor Newman, his character, is a fan favorite.

Eric has been approached by HUGE stars who adore him on TV, like Mohammed Ali, Aretha Franklin and Nancy Reagan.

Even if you don't watch soaps, you know Eric Braeden from Titanic, How I Met Your Mother, The Rat Patrol, Mission Impossible, Mary Tyler Moore and Colossus The Forbin Project.

In this interview, he talks about it ALL, including how fame almost ruined him - and why he once hated his Young and the Restless gig.

PS His voice is pretty darn cool.

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13 Apr 2021Quick note from Kara00:03:06

I'm back next Tuesday with a fresh batch of new shows. Click PLAY to hear who's coming, plus an update on live events.

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18 Nov 2019Kim Fields.01:02:38

Actress Kim Fields, who played Tootie on The Facts of Life, Regine on Living Single, and appeared on Real Housewives of Atlanta and Dancing with the Stars, stops by the studio for a dose of #realtalk.

We talk about:

  • Ups and downs - in Hollywood and life
  • Body image and puberty in front of millions
  • Friends, family and her faith
  • Pals Janet Jackson, Malcolm-Jamal Warner and Blair Underwood
  • Reinventing herself
  • Red hair vs. blond hair
  • Details on your favorite TV shows
  • TV shows she binge-watches - hello, Bloodline! - and movies she loves - like Stranger Than Fiction and Dan in Real Life

 

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05 Mar 2025Jeff Garlin01:45:45

This is THE Jeff Garlin interview. All will be revealed!

Jeff and I talk openly about:

  • Jeff’s bipolar disorder and how he found out VERY LATE in life
  • How Susie Essman saved Jeff’s life
  • Why Jeff was suicidal and what he did in that moment
  • Jeff’s therapy routine
  • Behind the scenes scoop about Curb Your Enthusiasm and his partnership with Larry David
  • Why Jeff really left The Goldbergs
  • Jeff’s extreme weight loss
  • AA, OA and why Jeff swears by 12-step programs
  • Jeff’s family and friends
  • Marriage, divorce and incredibly strong love for your kids
  • Gem after gem about how to live your life from a much healthier place
  • My views as a therapist

This is the only Jeff Garlin interview you need to hear. It's everything.

 

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26 Jun 2024Maks Chmerkovskiy01:13:19

The Dancing with the Stars pro, So You Think You Can Dance lead judge and The Traitors cast member is here to dish on all things personal (he's married to DWTS pro Petra Murgatroyd, btw) and professional. Sit back and enjoy the show!

 

 

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18 Oct 2022Dyan Cannon00:55:28

Hollywood icon Dyan Cannon and I get to know each other and -- it's a gas. (Not sure why I'm using this expression because I never do, but something about it feels right.)

From her home in California, we get on a call. And mosey around the topics of love, approval, Cary Grant (Dyan's ex-husband), Ally McBeal, her Oscar nomination, directing, kids, Malibu Colony, growing as women, Hollywood, fame, family, housekeepers and happiness.

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28 Dec 2020My first podcast ever: Tim Gunn01:29:00

This is where it all started. My talk with Tim Gunn, aka my first podcast ever. Recorded in 2017.

It's deeply personal. On so many levels.

I hope you enjoy it.

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Fashion guru Tim Gunn is the real deal. In this major interview, The Project Runway style mentor and TV host instantly connects with journalist Kara Mayer Robinson and they dive deep on topics of all kinds, like embracing real women of all shapes and sizes, his relationships with the judges, family, email, stalkers, TV obsessions, habits, being single, plus-size models and what he does in the privacy of his own home.

This intimate interview is one-of-a-kind. If you love Tim Gunn already, you'll be head over heels. If you don't yet know Tim, you're in for a treat.

 

27 Jul 2020Todd Bridges00:57:45

Todd Bridges has been through the ringer. But he's come out OK. I won't bury the lead: He has 29 years clean and sober. We get into that, and I found out the hard way why he bristles at interviews.

You'll hear about:

  • Where he is now
  • Who he is now
  • What he went up against
  • Why he's media-averse
  • His new HBO documentary, Showbiz Kids
  • Diff'rent Strokes
  • What you talkin about, Willis?
  • Little House on the Prairie
  • Roots
  • Scott Baio
  • Fame
  • Black Lives Matter
  • racism
  • being targeted by the police
  • emotional damage
  • his experiences with sexual abuse
  • how he rebounded
  • how fake Hollywood can be
  • his favorite TV shows
  • my favorite TV shows
  • family, kids and why he's a homebody

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11 Jun 2020Tara Reid00:51:01

Actress Tara Reid (The Big Lebowski, American Pie, 5th Borough) answers my questions and explains why she's not who you think she is.

PLUS! You get a sneak peek of the next episode with actor Lillo Brancato (A Bronx Tale, The Sopranos).

We talk:

  • Her party girl reputation
  • Her new movie with Steve Stanulis, 5th Borough
  • Losing her mom and dad, who died recently
  • Her childhood
  • Getting her first movie
  • Moving to California with her aunt
  • Emotional ups and downs
  • Her movies
  • The Hollywood roller coaster
  • Ups and downs of being an actor
  • Her new work as a producer
  • How she's evolved
  • Lessons learned
  • Why she never gives up on herself
  • Best moment of her life
  • The moment she knew she was famous
  • Fame
  • The truth about being in her 40s
  • Who her real friends are
  • TV addictions
  • Guilty pleasures
  • Her Yorkies, Bella and Beso
  • Social media
  • Being sensitive
  • Being confused with Tara Reade

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17 Aug 2021Lisa Lampanelli01:08:32

The Lisa Lampanelli you know is TOTALLY not what you think. Join us for a real talk about what she's been through, who she was vs who she is now, and big discoveries about life, self, fame, comedy and relationships. We have fun! We share things! We bring out our therapy insights, bathing suit shopping insights, Cobra Kai insights and more!

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  • Why she was a high achiever but isn’t anymore
  • Therapy principles of all kinds!
  • Food addiction
  • Codependency
  • Resilience
  • “Anything that smacks of achievement now, I just don’t do.”
  • Fitting in (and not fitting in)
  • “I don’t date and I don’t have any hatred or bitterness…. I wonder what it feels like to be the first person that someone calls.”
  • A mindset of lack vs. abundance
  • Self-narratives
  • The family atom
  • Working at Rolling Stone, Spy and other magazines
  • Fearlessness in her career vs fearlessness in her personal life
  • I confess about a podcast that bugs me (even though I listen to it)
  • Howard Stern
  • Authenticity
  • Behind the scenes of a podcast
  • Vulnerability and comedy
  • Can comedians drop the act and get real?
  • The pressure of selling tickets
  • How her Pamela Anderson roast changed her career
  • Her weight loss surgery
  • Completely changing her look and her life
  • Losing a lot of weight and still being made fun of
  • Retiring
  • Self-esteem and self-hate
  • Regrets
  • Women in comedy
  • “I was an anomaly”
  • “Other than Rickles, I consider myself the best insult comic.”
  • #bedbathandbeyondconnections
  • Getting roasted for having a land line
  • Grief and cemeteries
  • Compassion
  • Menopause
  • Small talk
  • TV talk
  • Celebrity parents

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10 Jul 2024Melissa Benoist01:04:26

The Girls on the Bus, Supergirl, Glee and Beautiful (Broadway) actor Melissa Benoist sits down for an extremely open talk about her life, her family, her marriage, her career, and personal struggles, including coming out of a relationship with intimate partner violence. It’s an inspiring and growth-oriented talk and you’ll appreciate her even more. Enjoy the conversation.

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02 Mar 2021Kathleen Rose Perkins01:10:09

Netflix is making Episodes even bigger than it was on Showtime. Are you watching?

Actor Kathleen Rose Perkins (Episodes, Rules of Engagement, Grey’s Anatomy) puts it all out there, warts and all. And that’s a good thing! She's had major setbacks and isn’t afraid to talk about them. As she talks about religion, anxiety, abortion and getting fired, you’ll see the real, raw, authentic human being that she is. Just like we all are, really.

This is a classic episode - from the very beginning of Really Famous. 2017!

 

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03 Apr 2024Uma Thurman + Elisabeth Moss + Kristin Chenoweth01:08:39

Twist! I reached into my archives for this, friends. Back in the day, I interviewed these three iconic women: Uma Thurman (Pulp Fiction, Kill Bill), Elisabeth Moss (The Handmaid's Tale, Mad Men) and Kristin Chenoweth (Glee, Pushing Daisies). These were VERY DIFFERENT interviews from my podcast talks because (a) back then, I was primarily a writer and a therapist, (b) I was only beginning to develop my interviewing style, (c) they were for written articles, or profiles, for magazines, so the purpose was different, and (d) I didn't have actual podcasting equipment yet; just a tiny microrecorder (which wasn't a match for the loud restaurant where I met Elisabeth Moss, unfortunately).

Anyway, I think you'll enjoy these. They have a rough, behind-the-scenes quality. And these women, wow. Icons. Layered. Real. Women.

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21 Feb 2024Jon Cryer01:06:52

What a candid truthteller and conversationalist! Hang out with actor Jon Cryer (Pretty in Pink, Two and a Half Men, Extended Family) and me for talk filled with inside Hollywood stories about the Brat Pack, Charlie Sheen, Demi Moore and more. Find out who Jon dated, who rejected him, why he almost quit the business and why having a therapist as the host of this show is just perfect.

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06 Jun 2017Aisha Hinds00:55:44

Are you watching 9-1-1 on FOX? Did you see True Blood, NCIS, Shots Fired, Wet Hot American Summer, Under the Dome or Underground? If so, you know Aisha. But you don't know what a profound human being she is!

Don't worry, you will after this conversation with Kara. The actress goes deep about ups and downs, people who touched her life (namely Laurence Fishburne, Ava DuVernay and Sarah Paulson) and VERY UNUSUAL habits. She cries (a few times!), laughs (hysterically!) and shares her BIGGEST secret.

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18 Mar 2019Ken Levine01:00:00

Emmy-winner Ken Levine has written + directed lots of your favorite TV shows, like Cheers, Frasier, M*A*S*H, Everybody Loves Raymond, and Wings.

We DISH! ... on famous people, TV scoop, behind-the-scenes shockers and more.

Some of Ken's stories will surprise you!

You'll get the real deal on:

  • Ted Danson
  • Kelsey Grammer
  • Tom Hanks
  • Mary Tyler Moore
  • Tony Randall
  • Thomas Haden Church
  • Cybill Shepherd
  • Val Kilmer

Ken also talks about:

  • Being an MLB announcer (Orioles, Mariners, Padres, Dodger Talk)
  • His legal (?) YouTube uploads of an old TV series
  • Podcasting
  • His own podcast, Hollywood & Levine (Check it out!)

We analyze:

  • Will Ferrell
  • Steve Martin
  • John Oliver
  • Conan O'Brien

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27 Mar 2020Cesar Millan01:57:38

UPDATE: I'm running LOTS of extra podcasts for you now because human connection and entertainment are as vital as ever. Subscribe to both the podcast + my YouTube channel.

Today's podcast:

In a surprisingly candid and in-depth interview, Dog Whisperer Cesar Millan shares his incredible story of coming to the US from Mexico when he was young, had no money and didn't speak a word of English.

He opens up about his family, his dreams and his struggles.

It's a Really Famous classic.

You'll hear how Cesar:

  • honed his skills and understanding of dogs
  • became a celebrity dog walker
  • launched a television career
  • lost his money
  • got married and later divorced
  • raised two sons
  • hit the lowest point in his life
  • found inspiration again
  • and became the most famous dog trainer and dog guru on the planet.

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08 Nov 2023Peter Facinelli01:15:49

Twilight, Nurse Jackie, The Vanished, Supergirl and more! Join actor-director-writer-producer Peter Facinelli and me for a big, philosophical talk. We get into:

  • Hypnotherapy (Peter is a certified hypnotherapist!), therapy (I'm a licensed therapist!), and how our thoughts make and break your life.
  • New York, Los Angeles, earthquakes and fires 
  • Peter's new film, ON FIRE
  • Nurse Jackie, Dick Wolf, NYU, Hollywood and fame
  • Parenting big kids and little kids
  • Peter's marriage to ex-wife Jennie Garth, who played Kelly on Beverly Hills 90210
  • Being raised by relaxed but hardworking Italian parents
  • Manifestation and who are we, really?!?

Get ready — you may discover the meaning of life!

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11 Sep 2024Gene Simmons01:18:23

The iconic KISS rock star and legendary marketing genius sits down with me for a no-holds-barred talk. It's quite a conversation. Consider this your fair warning. Listen to my podcast intro for the scoop. And stay tuned after the talk for my analysis.

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13 Apr 2021One of my favorites - with Peter Hermann01:25:08

As you wait for next week's kickoff of new episodes of Really Famous, please enjoy this classic Really Famous talk with Younger and Law and Order SVU actor Peter Hermann. We really get into the groove!

You'll hear:

  • Peter and I hit it off big time. You'll laugh + smile (a lot!)
  • We gush about our favorite movies.
  • Digressions! Tangents! We go majorly off-topic.
  • Then he flips it on me.
  • Suddenly it's The Peter Hermann Show and I'm his first guest.
  • In fact, we record an extra episode later on, with Peter as host and me as guest.
  • Subscribe to Really Famous now and get it now.
  • We will also talk Younger, Charles, Liza, Maggie and whether he's #teamcharles or #teamjosh - in part 2.
  • But there's MORE TO THIS than I can reveal just yet.
  • Listen to the show for more details.

 

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24 Dec 2018The Danny Aiello Interview00:47:48

Acting legend + icon Danny Aiello tells it like it is!

In this very fun chat, he talks about what happened behind the scenes of his films and tells stories about his famous friends (and enemies). The Do the Right Thing, The Godfather Part II and Moonstruck actor explains why there's bad blood between him and director Martin Scorsese, dishes on Robert De Niro scoring roles in Raging Bull and Goodfellas, and fills in the blanks about a huge fight he had with a famous actress.

The iconic actor is candid and honest -- about life, work, women, family, sexual assault, communism, film set shenanigans, being Italian and more.

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16 Jun 2020Lillo Brancato01:33:24

Lillo Brancato (A Bronx Tale, The Sopranos, 5th Borough) opens up (I mean REALLY opens up) about his movies, Chazz Palminteri, Robert De Niro, The Sopranos, drugs, alcohol, wasted talent, his trial, prison, and his conscious and continuous effort to learn from his mistakes and do the right thing, by himself and others. It's major.

Lillo and I talk about:

  • A Bronx Tale
  • The Sopranos
  • His new film, 5th Borough (get it now on demand - check your local cable or digital provider)
  • The documentary about him, Wasted Talent
  • Lessons from A Bronx Tale
  • Lessons from Chazz Palminteri (and how their relationship changed)
  • Drugs, women, a serious crime, the law, his trial and his 8 years in prison
  • Changing himself
  • Doing the right thing
  • Acting
  • His career
  • The Godfather and the greatest actors of all time
  • Being discovered on the beach
  • His friend Michael Imperioli
  • The media
  • Social media
  • Regrets
  • Hopes
  • How people treat him
  • Trying to redeem himself

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16 Dec 2019Danny Aiello, his final interview.01:36:39

Danny Aiello was a gift to us all. I'll be forever grateful for the time I had with him. I found out months later that this talk was his final interview. I hope you enjoy it. Danny was spectacular.

From 2019:

Moonstruck, Do the Right Thing + The Godfather Part 2 actor Danny Aiello and I can't stop talking. And it's GREAT FUN.

We sit down in Long Island, as he's shooting a brand-new film from Deirdre O'Connor called One Moment (coming soon!).

We talk + talk + talk ... about things like:

  • Leonardo DiCaprio
  • Spike Lee
  • James Gandolfini
  • Martin Scorsese
  • Robert De Niro
  • Marlon Brando
  • Bradley Cooper
  • Harvey Keitel
  • Tim Roth
  • Samuel L. Jackson
  • Social media
  • Why he can't take a compliment
  • Regrets
  • Insecurities
  • Family

I analyze him. He says, "You're my new therapist!"

He calls me things like "kid," "babe," and "honey" and I absolutely love it. We're buddies. It's like we've known each other all our lives.

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29 Nov 2023Ed Begley, Jr.01:19:20

A one-of-a-kind talk with one-of-a-kind actor Ed Begley, Jr!

Ed reveals why he spent most of his life as a con man (his words, not mine!), telling lies, breaking the law, doing drugs, drinking too much, cheating on women, and feeling like a victim. We also talk about living with Parkinson's Disease and how Ed changed his life around sometime between St. Elsewhere and Better Call Saul.

We get into a lot, including on:

  • Old Hollywood stories involving icons like Jack Nicholson, The Beatles, drugs and the police
  • Ed shares family bombshells – found out his mother wasn’t his mother.
  • I call him out on being a liar.
  • He reveals that he talks to Jack Nicholson (who nobody has seemed to hear from in a very long time).
  • Better Call Saul - and our favorite, Patrick Fabian
  • Playing Victor Ehrlich on St Elsewhere
  • We have a very honest, candid conversation about living with Parkinson’s Disease after hiding it – and not knowing - for years.
  • Ed brings me a copy of his new memoir, To the Temple of Tranquility...and Step on It, which you can get in my Amazon shop  https://amzn.to/3MukbEf 
  • We bond over being optimists.
  • I analyze Ed, in a nutshell.

Bonus:

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05 Aug 2019Chazz Palminteri.01:07:58

Hollywood icon and quintessential New Yorker Chazz Palminteri (A Bronx Tale, The Usual Suspects, Analyze This) invites me to sit down and talk at his Italian restaurant in New York City.

The super-cool actor and writer shares stories behind A Bronx Tale, his classic film and Broadway play.

You'll hear about:

  • the night Robert De Niro showed up in his dressing room
  • how he feels about police officers
  • life lessons from his parents
  • why fame is like walking around with a loaded gun
  • how therapy is key in his life
  • why there's an artist trapped in a street guy's body
  • a critical fact he didn't learn until he was a father

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02 Nov 2021Mayim Bialik.01:02:30

Mayim Bialik (Jeopardy, The Big Bang Theory, Blossom, Call Me Kat) is extremely introspective, analytical and accomplished. So it's no surprise this talk turns out to be what it is.

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  • growing up with uncertainty and anxiety
  • depression and OCD
  • trauma and emotions
  • what a panic attack feels like
  • therapy and how it helped Mayim over the years
  • being an HSP (highly sensitive person)
  • mental health
  • her parents, grandparents and connection to the Holocaust
  • parenting, co-parenting and growth
  • knowing yourself
  • divorce
  • women, men and changes
  • breaking down before you build back up
  • opinions
  • self care
  • attachment parenting
  • homeschooling
  • vaccinations
  • not knowing who or what to trust
  • being Jewish when anti-semitism is growing
  • the best and worst of The Big Bang Theory

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09 Oct 2018Patrick Fabian01:10:24

Better Call Saul star Patrick Fabian and I get into the groove!

Patrick, of course, plays sharply-dressed and sharp-thinking Howard Hamlin of the law firm Hamlin, Hamlin and McGill.

He's also been in 137 TV shows and movies! Like Scandal, Grey's Anatomy, Castle, Beverly Hills 90210, Desperate Housewives, Will and Grace and more.

You'll hear:

  • What people do to Patrick at airports 
  • How becoming a dad moved him
  • Why turning 40 shifted his perspective
  • What makes the hair on his arms stand up
  • Why he's like Kevin Bacon, in my opinion
  • Why he loves the entertainment industry
  • Being a working actor in Hollywood
  • Getting nervous
  • His approach to social media
  • A Better Call Saul analysis
  • Whether Howard is likable or a jerk

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23 Mar 2021Dennis Quaid.01:03:08

Actor Dennis Quaid (The Right Stuff, The Rookie, The Parent Trap, Far From Heaven, A Dog's Purpose) and I catch up on Zoom. He has a new podcast called The Dennissance. Catch it now!

We talk:

  • Interviewing and interrupting
  • Podcasting
  • His podcast, The Dennissance
  • Press junkets
  • Publicists
  • What he doesn't like to be asked about
  • Getting personal
  • Optimism
  • His career ups and downs
  • His life ups and downs
  • Being guarded
  • His recent engagement and upcoming wedding
  • Being married to, and in the spotlight with, Meg Ryan
  • Social media and film critics and comments
  • Therapy
  • My inside scoop on therapists' strategies
  • Which reminds me...Dennis also interviews me...
  • Addiction
  • Becoming a father
  • A Sleepless in Seattle story
  • Searching for answers in India
  • Feeling bitter and beating yourself up
  • The Oscar nomination trap
  • The Rookie, Far from Heaven, The Parent Trap, The Right Stuff and more Dennis Quaid movies

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28 Jan 2019Eden Grinshpan00:55:42

Eden Grinshpan, host of Top Chef Canada, dishes on her TV hosting gigs, the Cooking Channel, Chopped Canada, having hustle, being loud, Instagram, her pizza obsession, breast pumps and more.

We recorded this live at the NAB (National Association of Broadcasters) conference in New York City, in front of a crowd.

They laughed a lot. And you will too.

Eden is fun and brutally honest about life, family and TV. You'll hear about:

  • Eden's success story
  • Her revealing Instagram account
  • Breastfeeding
  • Playgroups
  • Loneliness being a new mom
  • The truth about newborns
  • Her new restaurant, DEZ.
  • Her Instagram obsessions, like Julie Sarinana.

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04 Feb 2019Jaime Camil01:06:56

Actor Jaime Camil, who plays fan favorite Rogelio de la Vega on Jane the Virgin, is here!

We kick back for an hour and talk about Rogelio, Jane, Xiomara, Petra and more. Jaime walks me through his action-packed road to success and a devastating life lesson he recently learned.

We go off on tangents. And we laugh - a lot.

The La Fea Mas Bella actor, musician, and animated voice actor (Coco! Elena of Avalor!) is fun, funny, charming, honest and 100% genuine.

A few topics you'll hear about:

  • Binge-watching TV
  • Being a dad
  • Why he loves LA
  • His "big personality" parents
  • Fame and celebrity
  • Being a feminist
  • Morals and con games
  • Translating expressions from Spanish to English
  • How La Fea Mas Bella changed his life forever
  • The secret to why Jane the Virgin works SO WELL
  • Handling gossip
  • Embellishing facts
  • Sincerity
  • Tim Gunn kisses

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19 Nov 2018Erich Bergen01:19:57

Actor Erich Bergen, who plays Blake on the popular CBS TV series Madam Secretary and is a master stage performer and musician (Waitress, Jersey Boys), hangs out in his New York City apartment and analyzes people, life and performance.

 

You'll hear:

  • Behind-the-scenes details on Madam Secretary, Tim Daly, Tea Leoni and Lou Gossett, Jr.
  • Erich's pet peeves
  • Why spelling matters
  • How holding a microphone impacts how we act
  • Reality TV
  • Watching people's therapy sessions
  • Performer's high
  • Performer's low
  • Why Erich is private about his personal life
  • The flaw in the term "broken family"
  • What Erich did in college (Hint: It's VERY relevant to this podcast.)
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01 Jul 2019Tim Daly: The Original01:06:38

In this classic Really Famous conversation with actor Tim Daly, who you know from Madam Secretary, Wings, The Sopranos, Private Practice, Diner ...

Tim Daly dishes on life, love, acting, being famous-ish, going from a country kid to a film and TV actor, and important people in his life: his kids, grandson, sister Tyne Daly and co-star Tea Leoni.

Want more Henry McCord? After this interview, you'll know the man behind the man.

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09 Feb 2021Salvatore Esposito01:12:55

I've been telling you to watch Gomorrah for years. It's one of the best TV series ever - suspenseful, smart, sophisticated. But in the US, it's been hard to find. Now it's back - thank you, HBO Max! - and I get to sit down with the lead actor, Salvatore Esposito.

Salvatore isn't just the lead in Gomorrah (he plays Gennaro, aka Genny, Savastano). He's also a highlight of this season of Fargo (another great show), playing Gaetano Fadda, who you won't easily forget.

So! This talk with Salvatore goes down in the books, for me, as one of my favorites. It's fun. And real.

And it's in English! You'd never guess from seeing him on Gomorrah that he speaks this beautifully. 

We talk:

  • Gomorrah
  • Fargo
  • being famous in Italy
  • being famous in the US
  • the best pizza
  • the best pasta
  • Naples, Rome, New York, Los Angeles, Texas, New Orleans
  • learning English
  • learning Italian
  • tourist traps
  • HBO Max
  • being a good person
  • rough situations tied to the mafia
  • the Camorra
  • Ribalta
  • TV shows we love, like:
    • Borgen (so good, so good, so good!)
    • The Boys
    • Breaking Bad
    • Game of Thrones
    • Ozark
    • The Americans

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07 Sep 2022Emmys Week: Daymond John00:55:49

It's Emmy Week on Really Famous! Every day you'll get a talk with one of this year's Emmy nominees. (The Emmys air Monday.) In honor of Daymond John's nomination for Outstanding Host for a Reality or Competition Series for ABC's Shark Tank, here's my retro talk with Daymond, which we taped just before I launched Really Famous (!!).

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16 Sep 2019Danny Aiello - our 2nd talk01:01:35

Moonstruck, Do the Right Thing + The Godfather Part 2 actor Danny Aiello and I can't stop talking. And it's GREAT FUN.

We sit down in Long Island, as he's shooting a brand-new film from Deirdre O'Connor called One Moment (coming soon!).

We talk + talk + talk ... about things like:

  • Leonardo DiCaprio
  • Spike Lee
  • James Gandolfini
  • Martin Scorsese
  • Robert De Niro
  • Marlon Brando
  • Bradley Cooper
  • Harvey Keitel
  • Tim Roth
  • Samuel L. Jackson
  • Social media
  • Why he can't take a compliment
  • Regrets
  • Insecurities
  • Family

I analyze him. He says, "You're my new therapist!"

He calls me things like "kid," "babe," and "honey" and I absolutely love it. We're buddies. It's like we've known each other all our lives.

In Part 2, we get even deeper into the good stuff. If you're subscribed, you'll get it as soon as it's ready.

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09 Apr 2018Cesar Millan - Part 101:16:27

In a surprisingly candid and in-depth interview, Dog Whisperer Cesar Millan shares his incredible story of coming to the US from Mexico when he was young, had no money and didn't speak a word of English.

He opens up about his family, his dreams and his struggles.

Cesar talks about how he:

  • honed his skills and understanding of dogs
  • became a celebrity dog walker
  • launched a television career
  • lost his money
  • got married and later divorced
  • raised two sons
  • hit the lowest point in his life
  • found inspiration again
  • and became the most famous dog trainer and dog guru on the planet.

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08 Jul 2019Steve Zahn01:02:12

Steve Zahn (Reality Bites, Friends, That Thing You Do, Sahara, Saving Silverman, Dallas Buyers Club, Suburbia...) is so fun onscreen that he's kinda the best thing about every movie he's in. Or at least every scene.

Steve was in town for the Brooklyn Film Festival, where his short film, I'm No Holiday, written and directed by his friend and fellow actor Rick Gomez, was screening.

So I met him in Williamsburg. We set up the voice recorder. And later, a camera. (You can see him and me do a funny video with random questions at YouTube.com/reallyfamous.) Here's the result.

You'll hear about:

  • He laughs at which movies and TV shows I watched to "research" him
  • How Ben Stiller "discovered" him
  • Reality Bites
  • Friends
  • Shattered Glass
  • Saving Silverman
  • Theater acting
  • Bonding with Ethan Hawke
  • The 5 people he still keeps in touch with, which includes a few phenomenal (and famous) actors
  • The timeless magic of That Thing You Do
  • Tom Hanks
  • Face Deals (stay tuned!)
  • Auditioning
  • The American Repertory Theater, aka The ART Institute at Harvard University
  • Self-tape, or doing auditions at home and uploading them to Vimeo
  • His wife, successful writer Robyn Peterman
  • Social media, marketing and live tweeting
  • Luck vs. hard work
  • Being recognized
  • The White House Correspondents' Dinner
  • Being a farmer
  • Compassion
  • Being real
  • The theater of politicians
  • Beavis and Butthead
  • Mike Judge
  • Bradley Whitford
  • It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
  • Doctor Zhivago
  • Bridge Too Far
  • Quibi

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29 May 2017Zoe Lister-Jones on Life in Pieces, love, quirks00:49:13

The Life in Pieces actress gets real with Kara on marriage, divorce, acting and filmmaking (her IFC film Band Aid is in theaters June 2). She gets personal and shares unexpected facts about her marriage, her life and what's in her bag.

 

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23 Oct 2021Peter Scolari00:55:24
Emmy-winning actor Peter Scolari, who won an Emmy for HBO's Girls, died on Friday morning. This is my very deep talk with Peter, which we had in October 2017. I hope you enjoy it. I didn't know him well, but in the hour or two I spent with him I could feel that he was a warm, emotional, caring person. I think you'll feel the same. Peter and I talk about everything from Bosom Buddies to Newhart and Madoff. He opens up about drugs and alcohol, depression and learning he has bipolar disorder. He gets deeply analytical about life, friends and acting. He also talks Tom Hanks, Bob Newhart and Six Degrees of Separation.

 

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14 Dec 2021Wilson Cruz01:02:18
At the beginning of this podcast, you'll hear actor Wilson Cruz say this was pretty close to a therapy session. I'll let you be the judge! Wilson, who plays Dr. Hugh Culber on the Paramount+ series Star Trek: Discovery and was recently in Thirteen Reasons Why, shares his thoughts (and confesses a few things!) on things like:
  • Claire Danes
    • He played Ricky Vasquez on My So-Called Life. Wait til you hear what he says about Homeland!
  • The Broadway show Rent!
  • GLAAD
  • Loneliness
  • Dating
  • Not dating
  • Clubbing
  • Not clubbing
  • The pandemic
  • Being social
  • Family
  • Puerto Rico
  • New York
  • Shonda Rhimes
  • Party of Five
  • The state of our society

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25 Mar 2019Yul Vazquez Bonus Teaser00:05:16

It's a bonus! It's a teaser!

It's a 5-minute peek at Russian Doll and Seinfeld actor Yul Vazquez and me and our real, personal talk.

Full episode available now!

09 Dec 2019Marilu Henner01:23:49

Marilu Henner (Taxi, Evening Shade, Grease, Chicago) and I talk a mile a minute about EVERYTHING, from her incredible memory (it's called HSAM, or highly superior autobiographical memory) to party games to family to dating John Travolta and a few Taxi co-stars.

Such fun!

We crossed paths in New York City for just a few hours, so we went for it! On a recent Saturday night, we got together and knew our willingness (on both sides) to do this on the fly, between flights to and from Los Angeles, was a sign we'd have a really cool conversation. And we did.

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04 Jan 2018Kim Fields talks Facts of Life, DWTS, RHOA and life's ups and downs01:07:47

Actress Kim Fields, who played Tootie on The Facts of Life, Regine on Living Single, and appeared on Real Housewives of Atlanta and Dancing with the Stars, stops by the studio for a dose of #realtalk.

We talk about:

  • Ups and downs - in Hollywood and life
  • Body image and puberty in front of millions
  • Friends, family and her faith
  • Pals Janet Jackson, Malcolm-Jamal Warner and Blair Underwood
  • Reinventing herself
  • Red hair vs. blond hair
  • Details on your favorite TV shows
  • TV shows she binge-watches - hello, Bloodline! - and movies she loves - like Stranger Than Fiction and Dan in Real Life

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09 Mar 2021Skip Bayless01:30:26

Skip Bayless and I get to topics big and small!

Skip, of course, is an award-winning journalist, author and TV personality. He hosts the sports opinion and debate show Skip and Shannon: Undisputed with Shannon Sharpe, and was previously on ESPN's Cold Pizza and First Take.

Fun fact! Skip’s brother is the talented and well-known chef Rick Bayless.

Skip and I met through his wife, Ernestine Sclafani Bayless, who just published a book called Balls: How to Keep Your Relationship Alive When You Live with a Sports-Obsessed Guy, which has a chapter written by Skip and contributions from some of their celebrity friends, like Michael Rapaport and Billy Bob Thornton.

In my wide-ranging talk with this total interviewing pro (who this time was the guest rather than the interviewer), we get into:

  • His fascinating journey to becoming a huge TV sports guy
  • Behind-the-scenes dish on his TV shows, Undisputed (weekdays on Fox Sports 1), First Take and Cold Pizza.
  • Oklahoma, Texas, California, New York, Connecticut and Tennessee
  • Shannon Sharpe, Michael Jordan, Joe Namath, Mark Shapiro, Dick Schaap and other interesting people in the business
  • Lucky breaks
  • A teacher who he'll never forget
  • Growing up with two alcoholic parents
  • His difficult childhood
  • What his parents and his childhood did to help him become who he is today

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13 Jul 2021Daniel Radcliffe and Steve Buscemi00:15:02
I interviewed HARRY POTTER and GOD!

Yes, it's true! Daniel Radcliffe and Steve Buscemi and I had a chat.

There's a backstory, which explains why this is an atypically short episode.

I share the story.

In the meantime, check out Steve and Daniel's show Miracle Workers, which just kicked off season 3 (Miracle Workers: Oregon Trail) on TBS.

You can also catch seasons 1 and 2 on HBO Max.

I have big questions for Daniel and Steve, of course. We don't get to them all, but we do cover a few very intriguing topics, like:

  • If they're as lovable in real life as their endearing Miracle Workers characters
  • How they feel about social media
  • Who people think they are vs. who they really are, in real life
  • What happens next

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15 Feb 2022Mauricio Martinez01:15:59

Broadway performer Mauricio Martinez (Emilio Estefan in the hit musical On Your Feet!), joins me for a wide-ranging talk about making it in New York, a cancer shock (4 times), family, friends, loneliness, love and his four exes. It’s a can’t miss! Join us!

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21 Jun 2022Julian McMahon interviews Kara01:23:51
In this shocking twist, actor Julian McMahon (FBI: Most Wanted, Nip/Tuck, Charmed) turns the tables and interviews me! OK, maybe it's not shocking. But it is definitely fun. Not only will you hear stories about my teen years, rejections, failures, favorites, guest stories and more, but you will also get to know JULIAN better. (You'll see what I mean.) STAY TUNED for the next episode, when Julian and I debrief after this talk. STAY TUNED for a brand-new interview, down the road, where we go back to normal and Julian is my guest and shares what he's up to now, after a successful run as the lead actor on FBI: Most Wanted.

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07 Jan 2019Polly Draper01:08:30

Polly Draper is the force behind The Naked Brothers Band, Stella's Last Stand and Ellyn Warren, a character I loved in Thirtysomething.

She kicks back with me for a fun, easy conversation about directing, acting, being a regular on Letterman and more.

You'll hear about:

  • Naked butts on Thirtysomething
  • Phony stories she told David Letterman
  • The Naked Brothers Band
  • Stella's Last Weekend
  • Making a movie with a homeless dog
  • Her favorite scenes in Thirtysomething
  • Other insights about Ellyn Warren
  • Nat and Alex Wolff
  • Her husband, jazz musician Michael Wolff
  • The Arsenio Hall Show
  • Contortionist tendencies
  • Riding a mechanical bull
  • The Pat Sajak Show
  • Albie Hecht
  • Being a woman director
  • Harvey Fierstein
  • sooo much more!

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12 Nov 2018Elisabeth Röhm01:14:42

You know her voice. Now hear her wisdom!

Law & Order, American Hustle and The Oath actor Elisabeth Röhm shares ups and downs, what she's learned + why she may have a bonus career as a motivational speaker.

It's two east-coast women hanging out in Elisabeth Rohm's west-coast home. Check out what happens!

You'll hear about:

  • Law & Order
  • Sam Waterston's advice
  • What you don't know about Jerry Orbach
  • American Hustle
  • Auditioning for David O. Russell
  • Sarah Lawrence
  • Uta Hagen
  • Life lessons from mom
  • Making friends
  • New Yorkers
  • Dusseldorf
  • Getting fired from One Life to Live
  • Getting hired on Law & Order
  • Being a full-time mom AND a working mom
  • Life after divorce
  • IVF
  • Giftbags and takeaways

 

 

 

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11 Aug 2020Michael Imperioli - our 2nd talk01:14:09

This is a Really Famous classic episode: Michael Imperioli Returns. It's Michael's 2nd (of 3) times on the show.

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Michael Imperioli (The Sopranos, Goodfellas, Summer of Sam) and I do an impromptu podcast - and it's so relaxed that you'll have a 100% different experience than when you listened to his original episode of Really Famous.

You'll hear:

  • Who he based Christopher Moltisanti on (a real-life person! who has no idea!)
  • Why he said "F that" about David Chase
  • Why he knew James Gandolfini really well, but Edie Falco didn't
  • Who he stays in touch with from The Sopranos
  • Who he hangs out with
  • What he does when he's bored
  • What his kids think of him in The Sopranos and Goodfellas
  • Why he moved to Santa Barbara
  • Why he recently moved back to New York and is now bicoastal

We also:

  • Are so relaxed that it's actually quite amusing
  • Bond over childhood TV and our favorite shows now
  • Analyze Spike Lee
  • Laugh at each other
  • Overanalyze this conversation ... and then don't 

 

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16 Mar 2020Michael Rapaport00:48:53

"I'm an emotional person," says actor/comedian Michael Rapaport. If you've seen him on TV and movies - Friends, Black-ish, Louie, Atypical, Mighty Aphrodite - you may know this.

Michael stopped by the studio in 2018 and revealed all sorts of reasons he gets emotional. It's a classic #ReallyFamous episode.

Listen in - and buckle up! - for his thoughts on acting, sports, teenage boys, divorce, therapy and more.

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30 Dec 2019Ben Vereen01:16:57

Icon alert! Ben Vereen. The ultimate Tony Award-winning entertainer, actor, singer, dancer, advocate and life philosophizer (yes he sure is, you'll discover why during this podcast!) and I sit down for a deep dive with insights, laughs and poignancy.

You'll hear Ben get into:

  • being plucked off the streets of Brooklyn
  • transforming into a star
  • his famous teachers and mentors, like Bob Fosse and Langston Hughes
  • life philosophies
  • how he developed a sense of style
  • leaving high school
  • getting married at age 17
  • getting evicted
  • finding out a BIG secret about his parents
  • his major, life-changing car accident
  • losing his 16-year-old daughter
  • how he and his wife coped with the loss
  • his thoughts on life and how he keeps moving forward
  • what he hopes to pass along to others
  • singing!

You know Ben from:

  • Pippin
  • All That Jazz
  • Hair
  • Wicked
  • Fosse
  • Jelly's Last Jam
  • I'm Not Rappaport
  • Jesus Christ Superstar
  • Roots
  • Magnum PI
  • Grey's Anatomy
  • How I Met Your Mother
  • The Fresh Prince of Bel Air
  • Bull
  • Sneaky Pete
  • The Rocky Horror Picture Show
  • An Evening with Ben Vereen (get tickets here)

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22 Dec 2020Suzanne Somers.01:16:22

Suzanne Somers, actress, author and entrepreneur, sits down with me and shares some major stories. And there's a surprise twist. You won't see it coming. I sure didn't.

We talk:

  • Why she was fired from Three's Company
  • Being Chrissy Snow
  • Her relationship with John Ritter and Joyce DeWitt
  • Becoming an outcast
  • Her producer who fell in love with her
  • And the tumultuous result
  • How she made her "dumb blonde" character valuable
  • Her next chapter, a Vegas act
  • Outtakes, bloopers and Dick Clark
  • Getting sued
  • Step by Step
  • Her relationship with Patrick Duffy
  • How the Thighmaster happened
  • Having cancer, multiple times
  • Being the child of an alcoholic
  • Interviewing dozens of doctors for her health books
  • Her new book, A New Way to Age
  • Unconventional thoughts on cancer treatment
  • Alex Trebek
  • A mysterious murder
  • Complicated feelings toward her father
  • A big turn of events

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18 Jul 2018Omar Epps01:12:37

House, Shooter and Higher Learning actor Omar Epps talks family, fatherhood and fame.

You'll hear us break down:

  • From Fatherless to Fatherhood - Omar's honest, insightful memoir - pick up a copy now
  • Shooter - watch it now on Netflix or USA Network
  • House - watch it now on Amazon
  • Being a dad
  • Growing up without a dad
  • Self-publishing - why he did it and why it's tough
  • Mark Zuckerberg
  • Social media, technology and society
  • My unfair advantage as an interviewer

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13 Jun 2018Rhea Seehorn01:05:19

The Better Call Saul star kicks back with Kara and talks:

  • Better Call Saul
  • Breaking Bad
  • Kim Wexler's ponytail
  • Al Pacino's hair
  • The Godfather Part 3
  • Getting recognized (or not)
  • Getting married (or not)
  • Planning her wedding (or not)
  • Shopping for a wedding venue
  • Auditioning
  • Being directed
  • Coming off the high from filming Better Call Saul
  • Whitney
  • Life of a freelancer
  • Imposter syndrome

This is one of those episodes that feels like you're hanging out with two old friends catching up on this, that and the other thing. Enjoy!

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Zoe Lister-Jones from Whitney and Life in Pieces - reallyfamouspodcast.com/zoe-listerjones

Annette O'Toole talks about watching Better Call Saul with her husband, Michael McKean - reallyfamouspodcast.com/annette-otoole

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27 Aug 2018Peter Hermann01:27:53

Younger and Law & Order: SVU actor Peter Hermann and I get into the groove!

You'll hear:

  • Peter and I hit it off big time. You'll laugh + smile (a lot!)
  • We gush about our favorite movies.
  • Digressions! Tangents! We go majorly off-topic.
  • Then he flips it on me.
  • Suddenly its The Peter Hermann Show and I'm his first guest.
  • In fact, we record an extra episode later, with Peter as host and me as guest.
  • Subscribe to Really Famous now and get it as soon as it's released.
  • Yes, we talk Younger, Charles, Liza, Maggie and whether he's #teamcharles or #teamjosh.
  • But there's MORE TO THIS than I can reveal just yet.
  • Listen to the show for more details.

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1. Dann + Ellie. You are amazing. Thanks for your enthusiasm + for spreading the word on Twitter.

2. The RIU Plaza New York Times Square, where we recorded this episode. #itsriutime

3. Hotel Mediterraneo in Rome, for being a spectacular host. Special thanks to Gianfranco, Ciro, Albert and Roberto.

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  • We bond over Boyhood.
  • We deeply analyze films from The Incredibles to The Godfather Part 2.
  • We talk Friday Night Lights, Parenthood, The Sinner, The Affair, Lost, Get Out.
  • He questions my parenting. (Hint: It has to do with The Shining.)
  • He shares how he met his wife, Law & Order: SVU star Mariska Hargitay.
  • We fret over attention spans, iPhones and parenting.
  • We try to get a grip on how planes and phones work.
  • We ponder what to do when you tell yourself, "It's too late."
  • Peter flips the interview back onto me.
  • I give inside scoop on the therapist's perspective - BIG reveals!
  • I also dish on being a writer.

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05 Nov 2018The Cesar Millan Interview01:16:29

In a surprisingly candid and in-depth interview, Dog Whisperer Cesar Millan shares his incredible story of coming to the US from Mexico when he was young, had no money and didn't speak a word of English.

He opens up about his family, his dreams and his struggles.

You'll hear how he:

  • honed his skills and understanding of dogs
  • became a celebrity dog walker
  • launched a television career
  • lost his money
  • got married and later divorced
  • raised two sons
  • hit the lowest point in his life
  • found inspiration again
  • and became the most famous dog trainer and dog guru on the planet.

But wait, there's more!

Listen to the Cesar Millan BONUS episode here.

 

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Bonus Video - Quickie Q&A with Cesar

Extra Video Clip - Cesar's reaction to this interview

One More Video Clip - Me getting ready to meet Cesar (in a wrinkly top)

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06 Dec 2022Erin Moriarty01:10:04

48 Hours, CBS Sunday Mornings and CBS Mornings news correspondent and My Life of Crime podcast host Erin Moriarty joins me to talk about:

  • The cultural obsession with true crime
  • What happens behind the scenes of her true crime shows, interviews and relationships
  • Inside scoop on her most intriguing cases
  • Thinking 24/7 about work
  • Podcasting
  • The Real Housewives of New York and her former intern, Andy Cohen
  • TV shows about women
  • Coffee and throw pillows
  • Fun facts about Erin you'd never guess
  • Erin's personal and career ups + downs
  • Secrets to interviewing

I think we both loved this talk and you will too!

 

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29 Mar 2022Salvatore Esposito is back!01:15:07
NEW! SaSa and I are back with a new talk.

I've been telling you to watch Gomorrah for years. It's one of the best TV series ever - suspenseful, smart, sophisticated. But in the US, it's been hard to find. Now it's back - thank you, HBO Max! - and I get to sit down with the lead actor, Salvatore Esposito.

Salvatore isn't just the lead in Gomorrah (he plays Gennaro, aka Genny, Savastano). He's also a highlight of this season of Fargo (another great show), playing Gaetano Fadda, who you won't easily forget.

So! My talks with Salvatore go down in the books, for me, as some of my favorites. They're fun. And real.

And they're in English! You'd never guess from seeing him on Gomorrah that he speaks this beautifully. 

We talk:

  • Gomorrah
  • Season 5 finale
  • Ciro de Marzio
  • family
  • love
  • relationships
  • life lessons
  • struggles
  • Naples, Rome, New York, Los Angeles, Texas, New Orleans
  • learning English
  • learning Italian
  • words like mozzarella and grazie
  • tourist traps
  • HBO Max
  • being a good person
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03 May 2022Norm Lewis00:57:49

Scandal, Pose, Da Five Bloods, Les Miserables, Porgy & Bess, Chicago, Daytime Divas, Blue Bloods, Mrs. America ... The list of Norm Lewis's Broadway musicals, TV series and films is spectacular.

But WHO IS this familiar face with the smile that lights up a room?

A very nice guy, as you'll witness here on Really Famous. You'll also see how his winning ways started - and the secret to their power and longevity.

Join us for an enlightening and entertaining chat!

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08 Sep 2022Emmys Week: Randy Rainbow00:26:33

It's Emmy Week on Really Famous! Every day you'll get a talk with one of this year's Emmy nominees. (The Emmys air Monday.) In honor of Randy's nomination for Outstanding Short Form Comedy, Drama or Variety Series, The Randy Rainbow Show, here's my talk with Randy, which we taped just before the pandemic, at Sardi's in New York City.

 

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24 May 2023Talia Shire returns!00:42:41

At last! Talia Shire and I catch up in person at Talia's Southern California home. We've been talking ever since her first appearance on Really Famous - on the phone, on Zoom, text messaging - but this is the first time we're hanging out face to face, and what you'll hear is something totally natural and unexpected. You'll hear about everything:

  • what she’s doing now
  • Megalopolis, the new movie she’s doing with her brother, Francis Ford Coppola
  • social media (I teach Talia what "likes" are)
  • The Godfather
  • Rocky and Sylvester Stallone
  • her famous family, which includes Nicolas Cage, Francis Ford Coppola, Jason Schwartzman and Sofia Coppola
  • her friend and acting teacher Stella Adler
  • deep sadness
  • grandchildren
  • dogs
  • teaching
  • the career she wishes she had
  • fame and getting recognized at the market
  • therapy tips and insights from me, which Talia and I debate

You'll hang out with two open, honest friends having fun and being real with each other. Enjoy!

Links to Everything!

 

 

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15 Jul 2019Jessica Hecht00:54:06

Tony-nominated actress Jessica Hecht always brings the goods! Remember her on Friends? She was Ross's ex-wife's wife, Susan.

And Breaking Bad? She played Walter White's wealthy ex-partner, Gretchen.

A View from the Bridge? Seriously.

And now ... The 24 Hour Musicals and the sweet new Netflix series Special.

Jessica popped over to the RIU Plaza New York Times Square recently and after recording this fun podcast (more on that in a minute), we did an EXTRA video Q&A.

Check it out on my YouTube channel -- youtube.com/reallyfamous. SUBSCRIBE while you're at it. You'll find dozens of little videos I've filmed with my Really Famous, really fascinating guests.

Meanwhile, on the podcast ...

Jessica Hecht chats about:

  • Being George Wendt's nanny (Norm!)
  • Her husband, talented TV director Adam Bernstein (Fargo, Breaking Bad)
  • Excellent Sheep
  • Why she wants to be YOUR babysitter
  • Growing up with 2 therapists as parents, a lot of yelling, volatility, and feelings talk
  • Facts vs. emotions
  • Relating to other people
  • Narcissism vs. altruism
  • Doing Breaking Bad
  • Red Oaks, Party of Five, Dan in Real Life
  • Asking Danny DeVito if he remembered her
  • Jessica Goldberg, Liz Flahive and Emily Althouse
  • Williamstown Theater Festival
  • Steve Carell and Amy Ryan
  • Why Seinfeld wasn't her best moment
  • Why Friends was
  • Trusting your instincts
  • Working with Arthur Miller, Jim Parsons, Laurie Metcalf and Eric Bogosian

 

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30 Apr 2018Jeremy Wade01:11:54

He had malaria!

He had no real job or home for almost 2 decades!

And no, he wasn't plucked off a boat and given his plum gig hosting River Monsters and now Mighty Rivers on Animal Planet.

Get to know Jeremy Wade, all the cool things he's done, and the scoop on how he got his nature show job. Hint: It wasn't easy.

 

The famous TV host and real-life celebrity also talks about:

  • Getting malaria
  • Living with no job or home
  • What his parents thought about a "proper" career
  • How he went from nothing to big time

By the end, you'll know Jeremy Wade inside and out!

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Video - Jeremy Wade's Speed Round Q&A

Inside Scoop - Get Sneak Peeks at reallyfamouspodcast.com.

Watch Jeremy Wade's Mighty Rivers - Sunday nights at 9 pm ET on Animal Planet.

 

Big thanks to Orvis for sponsoring this episode!

  • Get free shipping at Orvis.com with the code FAMOUS - 'til May 14
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09 May 2018Timothy Busfield01:24:42

Actor + director Timothy Busfield stops by to have a chat about, oh, EVERYTHING. Like:

  • The West Wing
  • Designated Survivor
  • This Is Us
  • Thirtysomething
  • Field of Dreams
  • His wife, Melissa Gilbert
  • Acting and directing
  • Growing up
  • Parenting
  • Alcoholism
  • And so much more.

Love movies and television? You'll dig this episode!

It's like a MASTERCLASS.

You’ll learn ins and outs of acting, actors, directing, directors, scripts, dialogue and elements of a successful TV show or movie. 

Tim also gets personal - about his father’s rejection, his mother’s alcoholism, and how much he adores being a parent and now a grandfather. This is me, after all. How could I not get personal?!?

By the end of our intimate interview, you'll feel like you know Tim personally.

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Photos - See our fun and blurry behind-the-scenes pics!

Bonus video #1 - Tim Busfield's Free Association Speed Round

Bonus video #2 - See Tim say nice things about Really Famous. Thanks, Tim.

Inside Scoop - Get Sneak Peeks at reallyfamouspodcast.com.

See Tim in Designated Survivor - Wednesday at 10 | 9 c on ABC.

 

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  • Love Star Wars? For "May the 4th," they're offering an unofficial tour of Death Valley filming locations with special bookings.
  • Visit oasisatdeathvalley.com/offers for details.

 

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18 Jan 2022Apolo Ohno00:56:31
You won't believe what US Olympic champion Apolo Ohno is up to now. Hint: He did a hard pivot.

In today's talk we catch up on what Apolo, who's the most decorated US winter Olympics athlete of all time, has been up to, his ups and downs on the road to becoming a speed skating champion, his wild childhood, including supremely unique stories involving how his dad motivated him to do better, how he handled fame back in the day and what he does about fame now, secrets behind the Olympics, and key psychological principles he practices now that he wants to share with you.

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23 Sep 2019Danny Aiello Part 2 - cliffhanger revealed!00:39:19

Last episode's cliffhanger re: Marlon Brando is now resolved. Get ready. But that's NOT ALL. There's a very surprising story (to me, at least) in this part of our talk.

Don't forget about Danny's a brand-new film from Deirdre O'Connor called One Moment (coming soon!).

Danny and I talk + talk + talk ... about things like:

  • Leonardo DiCaprio
  • Spike Lee
  • James Gandolfini
  • Martin Scorsese
  • Robert De Niro
  • Marlon Brando
  • Bradley Cooper
  • Harvey Keitel
  • Tim Roth
  • Samuel L. Jackson
  • Social media
  • Why he can't take a compliment
  • Regrets
  • Insecurities
  • Family

I analyze him. He says, "You're my new therapist!"

He calls me things like "kid," "babe," and "honey" and I absolutely love it. We're buddies. It's like we've known each other all our lives.

Enjoy Part 2 with my friend Danny Aiello!

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15 Mar 2018Marin Ireland00:58:29

Sneaky Pete season 2 is now on Amazon -- and Marin dishes on Giovanni Ribisi, Bryan Cranston and surprise twists!

The TV, theater and movie actor also gives 411 on television series she was on, like Homeland, The Killing, Girls and The Slap.

Marin and Kara analyze stellar TV shows, like Catastrophe and Crashing. She shares what she JUST learned about free Amazon perks you never knew about.

And she walks us through being a broke, struggling actor.

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Extra clips

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Video clip #2 - Marin gets goofy recording a video clip.

Video clip #3 - Marin's top picks for what to watch on TV

 

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05 May 2020Julian McMahon01:22:56

Julian McMahon - FBI: Most Wanted, Nip/Tuck, Charmed, Fantastic Four - and I have fun analyzing so many topics, like:

  • Why playing plastic surgeon Christian Troy on Nip/Tuck hit him hard
  • How FX consciously branded itself and became spectacular
  • Michael Chiklis, Glenn Close, The Shield, The Americans, etc.
  • Why he chose a network criminal procedural for his latest acting role
  • Behind-the-scenes of CBS's FBI: Most Wanted
  • Motivations of his alter ego, agent Jess Lacroix
  • Living in New York but not eating at restaurants
  • Taking a break from Hollywood
  • Julian's movies and TV shows
  • Lessons from working in the entertainment business
  • Bonding with his daughter
  • His wife and dogs
  • Shutting down film production in New York
  • Where he is now and what he's up to
  • What people assume when they first meet him
  • And more!

PLUS! We get Zoom-bombed. Check it out.

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18 Feb 2019Alysia Reiner00:48:05

Alysia Reiner from Orange Is the New Black (she plays Fig, the warden) is here. She talks about her other TV series, Better Things and The Deuce, and her new movie, Egg, which also stars Mad Men's Christina Hendricks.

Not unlike my other podcast interviews, I skim over typical superficial questions and get into real conversation.

Today it gets a little awkward, I think. What do you think? I'm all ears. Email me at reallyfamouspodcast@gmail.com with your thoughts.

You'll also hear Alysia talk about:

  • Producing her movie, Egg
  • Getting into the Tribeca Film Festival
  • Her love of science and individuality
  • Why she's over the moon over husband David Alan Basche
  • What she does to unwind
  • Parenting her 10-year-old daughter
  • Why she loves her career and her life
  • Ups and downs of being a seasoned actor and newbie producer
  • Reactions to an interviewer who prefers real conversation, even if it's uncomfortable at times

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28 Apr 2020Steve Zahn.01:01:28

Steve Zahn (Reality Bites, Friends, That Thing You Do, Sahara, Saving Silverman, Dallas Buyers Club, Suburbia...) is so fun onscreen that he's kinda the best thing about every movie he's in. Or at least every scene.

Last spring, Steve was in town for the Brooklyn Film Festival, where his short film, I'm No Holiday, written and directed by his friend and fellow actor Rick Gomez, was screening.

So I met him in Williamsburg. We set up the voice recorder. And later, a camera. (You can see him and me do a funny video with random questions at YouTube.com/reallyfamous.) Here's the result.

You'll hear about:

  • He laughs at which movies and TV shows I watched to "research" him
  • How Ben Stiller "discovered" him
  • Reality Bites
  • Friends
  • Shattered Glass
  • Saving Silverman
  • Theater acting
  • Bonding with Ethan Hawke
  • The 5 people he still keeps in touch with, which includes a few phenomenal (and famous) actors
  • The timeless magic of That Thing You Do
  • Tom Hanks
  • Face Deals (stay tuned!)
  • Auditioning
  • The American Repertory Theater, aka The ART Institute at Harvard University
  • Self-tape, or doing auditions at home and uploading them to Vimeo
  • His wife, successful writer Robyn Peterman
  • Social media, marketing and live tweeting
  • Luck vs. hard work
  • Being recognized
  • The White House Correspondents' Dinner
  • Being a farmer
  • Compassion
  • Being real
  • The theater of politicians
  • Beavis and Butthead
  • Mike Judge
  • Bradley Whitford
  • It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
  • Doctor Zhivago
  • Bridge Too Far
  • Quibi

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09 Sep 2019Beverly D'Angelo01:29:13

National Lampoon's Vacation turned actress Beverly D'Angelo into an American icon. She played Ellen Griswold, Chevy Chase's wife, of course. But that's just part of the story.

I sit down with Bev at her Los Angeles home to talk about all the other things in her life.

(And let's not forget Annie Hall, Any Which Way But Loose, Coal Miner's Daughter, Entourage, Shooter, Insatiable, etc., but more on that later.)

Yes, we talk about how Vacation happened and how it changed things, and we get into SO MUCH MORE, like:

  • Podcasts (hers + mine + other people's)
  • Bev's background
  • Bev's family
  • Growing up in Columbus, Ohio
  • Conformity
  • Authenticity
  • Sex, drugs and rock 'n roll
  • Getting pregnant at age 48
  • Meeting, falling in love, and having kids with Al Pacino
  • Al Pacino's mystique and how his fame has grown
  • Addictive behavior
  • Why she did Vacation after at first saying 'No.'
  • Chevy Chase
  • Why I should talk to Chevy now (and PS I really, really want to)
  • Getting shunned by Hollywood
  • Insecurity in Hollywood
  • Other love stories

 

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11 Dec 2024Carla Hall00:42:00

Top Chef icon and Food Network icon Carla Hall dishes on style inspo, thrift shops, hair color, bad breakups, Eat Pray Love moments, sidelining RSV before it sidelines you, rocking your "sexties," Top Chef earth-shattering moments, losing The Chew gig, mindset, therapy and more.

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26 Mar 2018Fabio.00:54:49

Romance novel icon and I Can't Believe It's Not Butter star Fabio visits the show and talks about:

  • being discovered
  • running away from home
  • Italy vs. America
  • stress
  • friends
  • love and loss
  • dating
  • women
  • the Hollywood "scene"
  • advice on how to live an "A-list" life - instead of "Z-list"
  • flaws and obsessions
  • cars and motorcycles

We break down the pronunciation of Fabio's name - and he explains how he became FABIO.

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26 Jan 2021Mike Rowe01:21:46

Mike Rowe, host of Dirty Jobs and the new discovery+ series Six Degrees with Mike Rowe, Deadliest Catch narrator, prolific spokesperson, creator of the mikeroweWORKS foundation, author of The Way I Heard It, and soooo much more, joins me and goes with my therapy-like approach to interviews. It's fabulous.

We talk:

  • Artificially inseminating a turkey
  • Behind the scenes of Dirty Jobs
  • How he got his start on-air at QVC
  • Getting fired
  • The secret to Dirty Jobs
  • His  6 million Facebook fans
  • Politics
  • discovery+ (new streaming network)
  • His new TV series, Six Degrees with Mike Rowe
  • Regrets – or not
  • His choice not to have kids
  • His career path
  • Being a “hobo”
  • His favorite novels
  • The work ethic his foundation, mikeroweWORKS, is based on
  • Politics + if he's going to run in a future election
  • His intimate relationships
  • His parents, their marriage, and a clear message he sent Mike and his brothers
  • Parenting today
  • Stuttering
  • Being a shy kid
  • Innovation vs. imitation
  • Efficiency vs. effectiveness
  • Following your passion
  • Whether or not people change
  • And soooo much more!

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16 Oct 2023My talk with Suzanne Somers01:13:28

Please enjoy this emotional, touching interview with Suzanne Somers, which was taped in 2019. Suzanne died on Sunday from breast cancer, after living a very full life, much of which we talk about here.

 

Suzanne was an actor and entrepreneur, best known for her TV shows, Three's Company (she played Chrissy Snow) and Step by Step, as well as her entreprenurial success (ThighMaster, A New Way to Age).

 

You may also enjoy my talk with Suzanne's Step by Step co-star, Patrick Duffy. Get it here: https://really-famous.com/now/patrick-duffy

 

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11 May 2021Josh Radnor01:32:41

I should call this Deep Thoughts with Josh Radnor.

The How I Met Your Mother and Hunters actor (and musician who just released his first solo EP) and I dive deep into:

  • Fame
  • Success
  • Aging
  • Your 20s vs. your 40s
  • Theater vs. TV
  • Indie film and TV sensibilities
  • Art and creativity
  • Friendships
  • Relationships
  • Ted Mosby vs. Josh Radnor
  • Being camera shy (or aware)
  • Judith Light, Mike Nichols, Al Pacino
  • Thinking, overthinking, and changing your thinking

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05 Jan 2021Cesar Millan returns!01:04:16

Cesar Millan is back! The Dog Whisperer and I have another deep talk, this time about brand new things, like:

  • Leaders (of the dog variety AND the human variety)
  • His hopes and dreams
  • His career trajectory
  • His new TV show
  • His new dog system, HALO with Cesar Millan
  • How he became a US citizen
  • Regrets
  • Fame
  • Racism
  • Nature
  • How he's ready to change the world
  • How he copes with ups and downs
  • The love of his life and how he changed because of her
  • Family
  • Marriage
  • Women - and how he's learning a lot from women
  • Pinching himself
  • Which actor he'd like to play him in a movie

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10 Nov 2020Erich Bergen classic01:19:16

Actor Erich Bergen, who plays Blake on the popular CBS TV series Madam Secretary and is a master stage performer and musician (Waitress, Jersey Boys), hangs out in his New York City apartment and analyzes people, life and performance.

From November 2018.

You'll hear:

  • Behind-the-scenes details on Madam Secretary, Tim Daly, Tea Leoni and Lou Gossett, Jr.
  • Erich's pet peeves
  • Why spelling matters
  • How holding a microphone impacts how we act
  • Reality TV
  • Watching people's therapy sessions
  • Performer's high
  • Performer's low
  • Why Erich is private about his personal life
  • The flaw in the term "broken family"
  • What Erich did in college (Hint: It's VERY relevant to this podcast.)
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01 Jun 2021Gavin MacLeod00:25:37

In this unconventional episode, I'm sharing my encounter with the late and wonderful Gavin MacLeod, from 2014, when I met him on The Love Boat. Well, on the Regal Princess.

I talked to Gavin briefly, but not as briefly as I was supposed to. You'll see...take a listen.

Gavin, of course, played Murray Slaughter on the Mary Tyler Moore Show and Captain Stubing on The Love Boat.

 

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I'll be back next week with Tim Daly. Please stay tuned.

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24 Jun 2019Michael Imperioli returns!01:13:51

Michael Imperioli (The Sopranos, Goodfellas, Summer of Sam) and I do an impromptu podcast - and it's so relaxed that you'll have a 100% different experience than when you listened to his original episode of Really Famous.

You'll hear:

  • Who he based Christopher Moltisanti on (a real-life person! who has no idea!)
  • Why he said "F that" about David Chase
  • Why he knew James Gandolfini really well, but Edie Falco didn't
  • Who he stays in touch with from The Sopranos
  • Who he hangs out with
  • What he does when he's bored
  • What his kids think of him in The Sopranos and Goodfellas
  • Why he moved to Santa Barbara
  • Why he recently moved back to New York and is now bicoastal

We also:

  • Are so relaxed that it's actually quite amusing
  • Bond over childhood TV and our favorite shows now
  • Analyze Spike Lee
  • Laugh at each other
  • Overanalyze this conversation ... and then don't 

 

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14 Sep 2021Patrick Duffy00:59:29
Dallas, Step by Step, The Man from Atlantis and now: Really Famous! The man who we all love as Bobby Ewing is here and wow, do we get into it all: life, love, TV stardom and human connection. I LOVE this talk with actor-director Patrick Duffy and I'm pretty sure you'll love it too.

We talk:

  • Bobby Ewing, Who Shot JR, his friendship with Larry Hagman and Linda Grey, how he felt about Victoria Principal and the other cast members of Dallas, why he left, how he came back, that famous cliffhanger and how it led to the brilliant series fiinale of Newhart, driving off the set, and more
  • Step by Step, his relationship with Suzanne Somers and the cast members who played their kids
  • Linda Purl, falling in love with her, moving in together, and why he's moving on from his Oregon ranch
  • Human connection
  • Why he agreed to do my show
  • Jason Ritter, Michael Imperioli, Christopher Knight, Ed Asner and more
  • Life
  • Love
  • The pursuit of happiness

Part 2 drops next. Stay tuned!

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18 Jan 2018Mario Van Peebles01:05:55

Wow, Mario Van Peebles is super smart! And he really likes to philosophize.

I met up with the accomplished actor, director and producer in Los Angeles for a philosophical conversation about his new television series, Supernatural, and his other TV shows and movies.

We also:

  • try to figure out how Direct TV works
  • imagine what the Obamas may be like behind closed doors
  • analyze his work
  • laugh about why Chris Rock couldn't get a date after working with Mario
  • touch on intuition, interracial relationships, being intellectual vs. emotional, badass women, roots, parenting and phenomenal TV series and movies. 

If you want to know the man behind Bloodline, Lost, Sons of Anarchy, Empire, Damages, Heartbreak Ridge, New Jack City 21 Jump Street, LA Law and dozens of other hits, you'll love our intimate, in-depth, candid celebrity interview.

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12 Feb 2025Elle Macpherson01:11:05

An Unfiltered Talk with Elle Macpherson: Life, Love, and Lessons from Rockbottom to Success

 

Today’s episode features an intimate and inspiring conversation with supermodel, entrepreneur and business powerhouse Elle Macpherson. She shares her incredible journey beyond the spotlight. 

 

We dive into everything—her book, her wellness journey, her thoughts on confidence, sobriety, aging, breast cancer and lessons she’s learned about love and life. It’s raw, real, and filled with wisdom. Plus, if you think hitting your 60s means slowing down, Elle will prove you wrong! Trust me, it's a good one.

 

Topics we cover:

·       Reflecting on pivotal life moments and their interconnected lessons.

·       Embracing self-awareness before reaching rock bottom.

·       Navigating family dynamics after divorce and learning from her children.

·       Stepping out of comfort zones to build meaningful businesses like WelleCo.

·       Overcoming health challenges, including breast cancer and menopause.

·       Cultivating self-trust, inner peace, and a connection to nature.

·       Finding joy, freedom, and purpose in your 60s.

·       Lessons on love, resilience, and leading with the heart.

Resources we mention:

·       WelleCo | www.welleco.com

·       Instagram | @ellemacpherson

·       Elle’s Book |  Elle - Life, Lessons, and Learning to Trust Yourself

·       AA (Alcoholics Anonymous): A community that helped Elle in her sobriety journey.

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25 Sep 2024Zachary Quinto01:07:47

Therapy, loss, mothers, boundaries, art and frivolities: Theater, television and film actor Zachary Quinto and I open up about it all. If you ever wanted to listen into a therapy session, this gets pretty close. Join us and then tune in to Zach's new NBC drama Brilliant Minds, Mondays at 10 pm and on Peacock the next day.

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08 Jun 2021Tim Daly 401:10:34
Get to know Tim Daly on another level and hear gems from Tim you've never heard before, like:
  • What Tim is worried about getting cancelled for
  • Cancel culture
  • New Jersey
  • David Chase
  • The Sopranos
  • Odd jobs
  • Spike Lee
  • Tim's family
  • Being a grandfather
  • Babies
  • Private Practice
  • Tea Leoni
  • Elizabeth & Henry McCord
  • Aspirational couples
  • Shooting the Madam Secretary pilot
  • When Tim knew he liked Tea
  • Late night talk shows
  • Stephen Colbert, Jay Leno & Craig Ferguson
  • Fame
  • Gardening
  • Guitars
  • Schmoozing at parties
  • Being shy
  • Storytelling
  • TV shows and movies we're watching
  • Comedy
  • Wings
  • I Love Lucy and Steve Carell
  • Auditions
  • Tim's new movie
  • Being typecast
  • Aging
  • More!

This is a record breaker, my friends. It's Tim Daly's 4th time on Really Famous, BUT NOT HIS LAST - more on that in today's show!

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03 Sep 2018Peter Hermann Part 201:26:08

We ran out of time. So Peter came back.

And we talked...and talked...and talked...

This is Part 2.

Listen to Part 1 here if by chance you missed it.

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I'll be honest. This was one of my favorite conversations of all time. I felt a little guilty asking Peter to come back, but I couldn't resist.

I hope you have a blast getting to know him even more than you did in the last episode. What a great guy.

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EXTRAS:

My HILARIOUS chat with Miriam Shor, aka Diana Trout, Peter's Younger co-star.

My revealing conversation with Debi Mazar, aka Maggie, also Peter's Younger co-star.

Peter's List of Films - well, a partial list.

Behind-the-scenes photos of Peter + me.

Get inside scoop - directly from me.

Donate - and get my major appreciation!

Buy Peter's new book, If the S in Moose Comes Loose.

Watch Younger on TV Land.

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The RIU Plaza New York Times Square, where we recorded this episode. #itsriutime

 

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03 Aug 2022August Update00:03:34

An update from Kara on what's happening this month and what's coming in September.

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11 Feb 2019Rick Gonzalez.01:16:56

Arrow star Rick Gonzalez and I laugh, analyze and dive deep on:

  • Learning the craft of acting
  • Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music and Art and Performing Art
  • Playing the "perp" on the first season of Law and Order: SVU
  • Being Rene Ramirez, aka Wild Dog, on Arrow
  • Growing up in a Puerto Rican and Dominican neighborhood in Brooklyn
  • Being a Latino actor ... and stereotypes
  • Why he turned away from acting
  • Falling off the rails
  • Getting back on track
  • Confidence
  • Kanye West
  • Rick's love life
  • Being a dad
  • Reconfirming his faith
  • His cool, funky, inexpensive glasses

Hang out with us for an hour and get to know the REAL Rick Gonzalez.

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EXTRAS!

Photos - See Rick and me recording this episode.

Bonus video #1 - Watch Rick's Quickfire Q&A VIDEO.

Bonus video #2 - Watch Rick's reaction to this interview.

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Join me for a LIVE Facebook Q&A about this interview on a fun Arrow fan group.

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22 Apr 2019Yeardley Smith01:09:02

It's Lisa Simpson!

Yes, Emmy-winner Yeardley Smith is the voice of smart, spunky Lisa Simpson on The Simpsons. For the last 30 years. Wow!

Yeardley is also an on-air actor (remember her from City Slickers, Herman's Head, The Legend of Billie Jean and Maximum Overdrive?).

And she co-hosts the true crime podcast Small Town Dicks, now in season 4. Tune in! Subscribe!

You'll hear Yeardley talk about:

  • perfectionism
  • success
  • living up to your potential (or not)
  • not being accepted to college
  • Bill Murray's secret phone number
  • winning an Emmy (and not feeling how you'd expect)
  • on-camera work vs. voice work
  • agents
  • therapy
  • publishing a book
  • internal vs. external success
  • getting hugged in the supermarket
  • true crime
  • her podcast, Small Town Dicks
  • being a French-born actress (sort of)

Join us! Then head to YouTube.com/reallyfamous to watch our fun little video.

 

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