Really Famous Celebrity Interviews

Comedian, actor and author Michael Ian Black sits down for a no-agenda talk about: Podcasting Fame Obscurity Comedians Twitter Getting arrested Amusement park rides Marriage and family His challenging childhood How he's funny - but actually very serious The Jim Gaffigan Show, Wet Hot American Summer, Seth Meyers and more! Hang out with us for an hour and get to know the REAL Michael Ian Black.   WATCH THIS VIDEO: I did a mini video Q&A with Michael + you can see it on my new YouTube channel - youtube.com/reallyfamous   MICHAEL'S REACTION: What does he say about this podcast episode? Check it out here. https://youtu.be/zUBoMA6UdqA   GAZE AT PHOTOS: Check us out recording this episode - http://reallyfamouspodcast.com/michael-ian-black/go   GET A FREE WEEK OF THERAPY: From our sponsor, BetterHelp: Convenient, affordable, private online counseling. Anytime, anywhere. To get your free, one-week trial with a licensed therapist online, click here. BetterHelp offers: Unlimited, affordable, convenient, secure,

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 # EXTRAS! Photos - See Omar and me recording this episode. Bonus video #1 - Watch Omar's Quickfire Q&A VIDEO. Bonus video #2 - Watch Omar's reaction to this interview. # GET A FREE WEEK OF THERAPY From our sponsor, BetterHelp: Convenient, affordable, private online counseling. Anytime, anywhere. To get your free, one-week trial with a licensed therapist online, click here. BetterHelp offers: Unlimited, affordable, convenient, secure, private counseling 4 communication modes: text, chat, phone and video Start communicating with your therapist within 24 h

Original air date May 15, 2017 The Sopranos actress Aida Turturro invites me into her Montauk beach home. Pull up a chair and join us as we relax and Aida opens up about: James Gandolfini filming The Sopranos life love acting Italy dogs cousins John Turturro and Nick Turturro overcoming struggles fame money family being a Hollywood outsider More of Aida Turturro and Kara (photos, links, etc): https://www.reallyfamouspodcast.com/aida-turturro  Get a shout-out from Kara: Patreon.com/ReallyFamous Behind-the-scenes photos - ReallyFamousPodcast.com Support the show for $3 - Patreon.com/reallyfamous Insider news - ReallyFamousPodcast.com/be-an-insider Twitter - @kara1to1 Instagram - @reallyfamouspodcast Facebook - @karamayerrobinson Take our 2-minute survey -  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XTFVN7L Talk to Kara - click here # GET A FREE WEEK OF THERAPY From our sponsor, BetterHelp: Convenient, affordable, private online counseling. Anytime, anywhere. To get your free, one-week trial with a licensed therapist onli

Iconic actor Joe Mantegna drops by for a sit-down with Kara to discuss: Criminal Minds The Simpsons - 27 years as the voice of Fat Tony The Godfather Part 3 Glengarry Glen Ross Al Pacino's best and worst movies Why Joe is Ricky and his wife is Lucy His daughters, Mia and Gia Italy, LA, Chicago Carroll O'Connor Seinfeld reruns Why people think he was in The Usual Suspects BONUS! You'll hear from Chazz Palminteri BONUS: You'll hear from Joe's Criminal Minds co-star Kirsten Vangsness. # EXTRAS! Photos - See Joe Mantegna, Kirsten Vangsness and Kara behind the scenes. Bonus video #1 - Watch Joe Mantegna's Quickfire Q&A VIDEO. Bonus video #2 - Watch Kirsten Vangsness talk Criminal Minds, her personal "bag of rocks" and what people don't know about her. Chazz Palminteri - Listen to Kara's interview with Chazz right now - reallyfamouspodcast.com/chazz-palminteri # GET A FREE WEEK OF THERAPY: From our sponsor, BetterHelp: Convenient, affordable, private online counseling. Anytime, anywhere. To get your free, on

The GLOW, Private Practice and Veronica Mars star - and Rob Lowe's doppelganger! - gets into the podcast groove and talks: Tim Daly and Taye Diggs Up in the Air The Help The Jinx Killing Eve Safe - with Dexter! Hair and makeup Looking like a grandpa His "Y2K fears of technology" Silver gelatin photography Why LA made him claustrophobic Victorian pageant parties Why he's in Florence, Italy, for a month Why SNL is the ONLY show he watches Live Aid New York How famous you should be - or feel - if you're a guest on Really Famous Why he says "I'll gladly ride those coattails as long as I can."   Stick around for the end! You'll be treated to TWO extra behind-the-scenes fun bits. Stay tuned! # Watch Chris in GLOW on Netflix now! Watch Kara's recommendations for Chris - Safe and Killing Eve. Snag Chris's photography - chrislowellphotography.com # EXTRAS! Photos - Chris dressed in a spiffy, spunky grandpa ensemble + Kara Video - See Chris do a rapid-fire mini interview Inside Scoop - Get sneak peeks at reallyfamou

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! # EXTRAS! Photos - Rhea and Kara in her hotel room Video - See Rhea Seehorn do a rapid-fire mini interview Inside Scoop - Get sneak peeks at reallyfamouspodcast.com #   Listen to interviews mentioned on this episode: Michael McKean aka Chuck McGill - reallyfamouspodcast.com/michael-mckean 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/ann

Olympic gold medalist Scott Hamilton has a lunchtime conversation about: epic fails YouTube binges royalty checks his voice getting picked on standing up for others getting in his car and just driving what haunts him being married being a dad how to be a winner You'll know Scott better than you did before, that's for sure! Big thanks to La Pulperia Restaurant in on West 57th Street in New York, where we recorded this episode. Pick up Scott's book, Finish First. # EXTRAS! Photos - Scott and Kara at La Pulperia Inside Scoop - Get sneak peeks at reallyfamouspodcast.com # Chat up REALLY FAMOUS on social media! Hashtag #reallyfamous Twitter - @kara1to1 Instagram - @reallyfamouspodcast Facebook - @karamayerrobinson Email - click here # See the private side of even more public peeps! Cesar Millan - reallyfamouspodcast.com/cesar Tim Gunn - reallyfamouspodcast.com/tim-gunn Daymond John - reallyfamouspodcast.com/daymond-john  ## Celebrity interview by Kara Mayer Robinson Music - Take a Chance - Kevin MacLeod - Inco

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. # EXTRAS! Photos - See Eric Braeden at his home in LA and a few selfies we took. Bonus video 1 - Eric Braeden's nice people list Bonus video 2 - See Eric explain how he learns his lines Buy Eric's book - I'll Be Damned Inside Scoop - Get sneak peeks at reallyfamouspodcast.com   SAY HI! Twitter - @kara1to1 Instagram - @reallyfamous

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. # EXTRAS! 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 D

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! # EXTRAS! Photos - Have a behind-the-scenes look! 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 Find a free Fly Fishing 101 class near you at Orvis.com/ff101   Love ya, Really Famous supporters! Shout-out to Y

It's Christopher from The Sopranos, Eddie from Alex, Inc. Spider from Goodfellas and the author of a new coming-of-age novel, The Perfume Burned His Eyes. You'll hear Michael break down The Sopranos, what he learned from David Chase, behind-the-scenes secrets to his pivotal scene with Joe Pesci in the classic gangster film Goodfellas and his work with Spike Lee. He also gets personal! You'll learn why he stalked his wife, where he grew up and who he really is. Hint: It's not Christopher Moltisanti. ## Big thanks to our new sponsor, On Location Tours! Book a seat on The Sopranos Tour today at onlocationtours.com! ## Buy Michael's book, The Perfume Burned His Eyes. Watch Michael's new TV series, Alex, Inc.   EXTRAS! Photos of Michael Imperioli & Kara and Alex, Inc. Bonus Video - Twitter Q&A with Michael on The Sopranos Extra Video Clip - Michael's reaction to this interview One More Video Clip - Final scene of The Sopranos - Kara visits the scene of the crime (Holsten's).   Free GIVEAWAY! Enter to win

Dog Whisperer Cesar Millan shares even more about dogs, love, life, fame and TV in this bonus episode. You'll hear: TV show secrets dog details the thing about humans what his life is like now his daily routine dog advice his 411 on my dog Stella's strange behavior what's up next for Cesar. What?! You didn't hear Part 1? Listen now on your device or at reallyfamouspodcast.com/cesar. # Big thanks to our sponsors, Pet Playgrounds and Fresh Patch! Visit PetPlaygrounds.com today! Visit FreshPatch.com today! Learn more about Cesar's dog training programs, live performances, pet resort and pet products at Cesar's Way. ##  EXTRAS! Photos of Cesar, Kara, Junior and Benson Bonus Video - Quickie Q&A with Cesar Extra Video Clip - Cesar's reaction to this interview One More Video Clip - Kara getting ready to meet Cesar (with a wrinkly top)   Be a Really Famous Insider Get Kara's snazzy new newsletter - ReallyFamousPodcast.com/contact Donate $3 to the show - Patreon.com/reallyfamous   Connect with Kara Twitter - @k

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. But wait, there's more! Stay tuned for the Cesar Millan BONUS episode, coming soon. # Big thanks to our sponsors, Fresh Patch and Pet Playgrounds! Visit FreshPatch.com and PetPlaygrounds.com. Learn more about Cesar's dog training programs, live performances, pet resort and pet products at Cesar's Way. ##  EXTRAS! Photos of Cesar, Kara, Junior and Benson Bonus Video - Quickie Q&A with Cesar Extra Video Clip - Cesar's reaction to this in

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. # Big thanks to the Automobile Driving Museum in El Segundo, California, where we recorded this episode. ##  EXTRAS! Photos of Fabio and Kara Video clip #1 - Fabio's reaction to this interview Video clip #2 - Setting up at the Automobile Driving Museum  Video clip #3 - Kara at Barnes and Noble     Be a Really Famous Insider Get Kara's snazzy new newsletter - ReallyFamousPodcast.com/contact Donate $3 to the show - Patreon.com/reallyfamous   Talk to Kara What did you think of this talk with Fabio? Twitter - @kara1to1 Instagram - @reallyfamouspodcast Facebook - @karamayerrobinson Email - click here   Celeb

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. ##  EXTRAS! Photos of Marin and Kara recording this interview Extra clips Marin's extra scoop on Sneaky Pete  Marin's extra love for RuPaul's Drag Race Video clip #1 - Watch Marin do what you heard at the beginning of this episode. Video clip #2 - Marin gets goofy recording a video clip. Video clip #3 - Marin's top picks for what to watch on TV   What can I do now? Want Homeland scoop? Listen to Kara's Amy Hargreaves interview. Like this episode? Listen to Kara's Miriam Shor interview.    Be a Really Famous Insider Get Kara's snazzy new newsletter - ReallyFamousPo

It's Meredith from The Office! Actress Kate Flannery and Kara have a blast covering a colorful spectrum of topics and people, like: Playing Meredith Waitressing - while acting! Steve Carell, Jon Favreau and Bob Odenkirk Her dad's Irish bar Bankruptcy Fame - and fortune? Therapy Dating a man who hung out in the "bathroom" of The Office Sexism in Hollywood - and in restaurant kitchens Comedy Celebrity chefs Ed Asner Archie Bunker Being lucky You'll feel like you're hanging out with friends who have so much to say and so little time to say it.   ##   EXTRAS! Photos - See how Kate looks when not being Meredith. Extra clips - Kate explains her road rage and how she met her boyfriend. Video clip #1 - Kate does her Archie Bunker impression. Video clip #2 & #3 - Kate says a few things after this interview. Video clip #4 - Kara gets ready to meet Kate before this interview.   Listen to my Ed Asner interview. Listen to my Ana Gasteyer interview.   Be a Really Famous Insider Get sneak peeks - ReallyFamousPodcast.

Alfred Hitchcock was obsessed with the iconic movie star while filming The Birds and Marnie. And it got ugly. Hear the whole story, why he threatened to ruin her and how she handled it. In this entertaining and laughter-filled interview at her wildlife sanctuary, Shambala, you'll hear Tippi and Kara talk about Marlon Brando, Melanie Griffith, Antonio Banderas and Charlie Chaplin, being strong, getting nervous, scary moments, lions and tigers and her cat Johnny Depp. It's like hanging out with old friends. Smiles all around.   Bonus Clips & Links: Video clip - Watch Kara minutes before this interview Tippi's video clip - See Tippi's reaction to this interview Very funny extra - Listen to Tippi and Kara posing for photos   Behind-the-scenes photos - ReallyFamousPodcast.com Donate $3 to the show - Patreon.com/reallyfamous Get sneak peeks - ReallyFamousPodcast.com/contact   Twitter - @kara1to1 Instagram - @reallyfamouspodcast Facebook - @karamayerrobinson Talk to Kara - click here   Celebrity interview by Ka

Get an inside look on life as a TV and film actor! Diedrich Bader, of American Housewife, Better Things, Veep, Office Space, Napoleon Dynamite, Bojack Horseman, Scooby-Doo, Tangled and oodles more puts you in his shoes. What's it like to walk on a set as a guest actor? Who gets the script first? Can you star on more than one TV show at a time? How long does it take to voice Batman for a cartoon? What do you do when you get typecast? Wait, there's more! Diedrich says his career recently did a 180. And he owes it all to WOMEN. Find out who - and why! And hear his super-fun voices. He gets into it and you'll be entertained. Bonus clip - Diedrich and Kara awkwardly trying to take a good selfie Diedrich's video clip – Is he really famous? Diedrich's dog voices - Watch him voice a dog conversation 3 extra clips of Diedrich and Kara - listen here Behind-the-scenes photos - ReallyFamousPodcast.com Be like Jaimie! Support the show for $3 - Patreon.com/reallyfamous Insider news - ReallyFamousPodcast.com/contact Twit

This Ed Asner interview is like no other. The iconic actor, who played Lou Grant on The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Santa in Elf and Carl in Up, invites Kara into his LA home and talks freely and openly about acting, TV, fame, money, women, politics, his new book The Grouchy Historian and more. Hear the full interview here and click on the links below for pictures, videos and extra good stuff. This is a one-of-a-kind celebrity interview. Listen and you'll see exactly why. My 1-minute video clip – How I prepared for Ed Asner's celeb interview Ed Asner's 12-second video clip - How he felt after this interview Behind-the-scenes photos - ReallyFamousPodcast.com Support the show for $3 - Patreon.com/reallyfamous Insider news - ReallyFamousPodcast.com/contact Twitter - @kara1to1 Instagram - @reallyfamouspodcast Facebook - @karamayerrobinson Take our 2-minute survey -  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XTFVN7L Talk to Kara - click here Buy Ed's book - The Grouchy Historian See Ed on tour - A Man and His Prostate or The Soa

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. Take our 2-minute survey -  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XTFVN7L Support the show - Patreon.com/reallyfamous Insider news - ReallyFamousPodcast.com/contact Twitter - @kara1to1 Inst