Really Famous Celebrity Interviews

This is a Really Famous classic. I'm re-sharing it because it's the kind of talk a lot of us need right now. Daisy Fuentes inspires me – and I think will inspire you. I love her perspective, approach to life, insight and authenticity. Daisy is the host of a new TV show on NBC called A New Leaf, sponsored by Ancestry.com with executive producer Robin Samuels. Back in the day, Daisy was a hugely popular MTV VJ. Ever since, she's been all over television. She was the host of House of Style, America’s Funniest Home Videos, Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve, her own CNBC talk show called Daisy ... I can go on and on. Daisy has had an extraordinary life trajectory. She started as a model, accidentally scored a last-minute gig presenting the weather on Telemundo, and pretty much everything blew up from there. We talk about all that, and more. Like: ancestry and DNA testing (hers, mine + other people's) how she learned to take advantage of opportunties becoming a successful entrepreneur making her parents proud fa

Matt Fraser (Meet the Frasers) and I talk JUST DAYS BEFORE the world shut down. And it doesn't matter if you believe in psychics or not: Matt's story and psychology and attitude is fascinating. So interesting, you'll see for yourself. We talk: how he got his TV show on E! Entertainment Television what it takes to film a reality TV show his life of "seeing dead people" fame + being recognized being bullied as a teen whether he knows himself whether I know myself similarities between a therapist (me) + a psychic (him) what kind of dad he wants to be book signings prepping for live shows his private readings + the two-year waiting list SWEET! Links to all the goodies I talk about on today's show: Bonus Q&A on YouTube: YouTube.com/ReallyFamous BetterHelp: Get 10% off your first month of therapy with this link: betterhelp.com/reallyfamous Matt's book: When Heaven Calls: https://www.amazon.com/When-Heaven-Calls-Lessons-Americas/dp/1982140054   # Love ya, Really Famous supporters! Shout-out to Matt and Matt

Today Christopher Knight, aka Peter Brady from The Brady Bunch, is back on the show. We catch up via Zoom and talk: A Very Brady Renovation HGTV If the Brady kids are still friends in real life Fame Real friends vs. fake friends How he deals with people who basically think he's their brother (it happens a lot) Greg Brady, Peter Brady, Bobby Brady, Marcia Brady, Jan Brady, Cindy Brady, Carol Brady, Mike Brady + Alice  Living at the beach in Southern California Movies and TV shows he's been watching His new podcast Who he is in real life His philosophy on a bunch of things Join us! SWEET! You get 2 bonus videos of Christopher Knight + me talking about who he is + what he thinks. Watch now at YouTube.com/ReallyFamous. New video: https://youtu.be/H6WbJPOT_SY Last year's video: https://youtu.be/aodo1flCmi0  (Seriously, if you're not subscribed to my YouTube channel by now...it's time!) If you missed my first podcast with Chris, catch it here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/reallyfamous/Chris_Knight.mp3 # This ep

Melora Hardin plays Jan on The Office. Yes, Jan Levinson, Michael's boss/lover/roommate. I have a great time asking her all about The Office. We also talk about her other roles, in The Bold Type, Transparent, A Million Little Things and tons of childhood roles in TV shows you may have grown up on. She's also a TV director now, and recently directed an episode of The Bold Type. Plus she's working on a documentary. We analyze life, collaboration, people and more. Join us! Links to all the goodies I talk about on today's show: Bonus Q&A with extra The Office questions on YouTube: YouTube.com/ReallyFamous My previous talk with Kate Flannery, aka Meredith on The Office: https://reallyfamouspodcast.com/kate-flannery BetterHelp: Get 10% off your first month of therapy with this link: betterhelp.com/reallyfamous Me at Dunder Mifflin: instagram.com/karamayerrobinson # Love ya, Really Famous supporters! Shout-out to Alene, Brenda, Jaimie, Bob, Pat and Lindsay! Thanks for your support. # New live shows: I'll be ba

Louie Anderson moves me. When I watch him play Christine Baskets on the FX series Baskets, I literally put my hand to my heart. The humanity he conveys is almost too much. It's beautiful. And he moves me to tears -- of joy and laughter! He's so funny and it shows as we get to know each other for the first time. There's a little backstory here: Last summer I shared a video clip on Instagram of my "Dream Guests." Louie, of course, was on my list. Louie saw it and said, "I'd love to be on your show!" Long story short: It took a full year. But finally! He's on the show. And all I can tell you is this: I KNEW IT. I KNEW he'd be a dream guest. Join us as we genuinely talk and laugh and get into things like: teasing friendship family joy Baskets Christine Baskets Chip Baskets Dale Baskets Zach Galifinakis FX the book Breathe collecting coffee mugs Minnesota New Jersey why he moved to Las Vegas comedians like Joan Rivers and Rodney Dangerfield Marc Maron podcasts Italian tile and ooooh, so much more SWEET! Score a

This is a Really Famous classic episode: Michael Imperioli Returns. It's Michael's 2nd (of 3) times on the show. Catch our other podcast talks (episodes #1, #2 and #3): https://reallyfamouspodcast.com/now/michael-imperioli Catch us on YouTube: Live show (episode #3) Part 1 https://youtu.be/uflA0Bh8Ks8 Part 2 https://youtu.be/UP3NtU5A2nI2/26/20 Part 3 https://youtu.be/2XeRnf3IONs The Sopranos Q&A (episode #1 bonus that helped kick off my YouTube channel): https://youtu.be/xBRlpJl38kw 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 th

Talia Shire is an icon. Well, you know. I mean, she's Connie Corleone in all The Godfather films. And she's Adrian, as in 'Yo, Adrian!' in all the Rocky films. Now she's in a new movie, Working Man, which you can catch now on demand or DVD. In this episode, you'll witness Talia and me forming a little friendship. And you'll hear her wisdom and behind-the-scenes stories about: The Godfather Francis Ford Coppola Marlon Brando John Cazale Jimmy Caan Kay's abortion The fight between Carlo and Sonny Auditioning and landing the gig Francis on shaky ground How the cast became a real family Rocky Sylvester Stallone Adrian's shyness The love between Rocky and Adrian What changed after Rocky + before Rocky II Working Man Her co-stars: Billy Brown (How to Get Away with Murder) and Peter Gerety (Ray Donovan, Sneaky Pete, The Wire) The Conversation Talia's supremely talented family, which includes: Francis Ford Coppola August Coppola Sophia Coppola Roman Coppola Nicolas Cage Jason Schwartzman Robert Schwartzman

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 Join us. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get fast, convenient, private, secure, potentially life-changing therapy today. Get 10% off your first month here: https://betterhelp.com/reallyfamous   SWEET! You get 2 bonus videos of Todd Bridges and me recording this podcast! Watch now at YouTube.com/ReallyFamous. Video 1: https://youtu.be/JjAh403HKYw Video

Discovery Channel TV host Jeremy Wade (Mysteries of the Deep, River Monsters, Mighty Rivers) and I catch up on Zoom. He's at home in the UK. I'm at home in the US. We talk: behind-the-scenes of his TV shows what he's up to now his new show, Mysteries of the Deep, on the Discovery Channel travel the pandemic working remotely his family being an introvert his TV persona and his true self how he's evolved his personality loss moving on the meaning of life social media how he feels about his fans how he feels about himself what he wants out of life Join us! [Photo credits: The Discovery Channel] SWEET! You get a bonus ZOOM video of us recording this podcast! See it now on YouTube.com/reallyfamous. (Seriously, if you're not subscribed to my YouTube channel by now...it's time!) # Listen to my 1st podcast with Jeremy Wade: reallyfamouspodcast.com/jeremy-wade # This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get fast, convenient, private, secure, potentially life-changing therapy today. Get 10% off your first month here:

Diane Guerrero (Orange Is the New Black, Jane the Virgin, Superior Donuts) is multi-layered and super impressive. She has a MAJOR story. Her parents emigrated to the US from Colombia before she was born and when she was 14, they were deported. I won't tell you the whole story; Diane will. Her experiences led her to be an impactful activist for immigrant rights and social equality. We talk about all of it. Join us to hear about: Her childhood Fear, insecurity, anxiety and truth The LatinX experience in the US Immigration reform Social justice Black Lives Matter What "defund the police" REALLY means Up + down experiences as an actor Playing Maritza on Orange Is the New Black Playing Lina on Jane the Virgin Playing Jane on Doom Patrol (watch it on HBO Max) A private joke with Joivan Wade Will Smith, Michelle Obama, John Leguizamo SO MUCH This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get fast, convenient, private, secure, potentially life-changing therapy today. Get 10% off your first month here: https://betterhelp.

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 new 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 Join us! SWEET! You get a bonus ZOOM video of us recording this podcast! See it now on YouTube.com/reallyfamous. (Seriousl

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 SWEET! You get 4 ZOOM videos of us recording this podcast! See them now on YouTube.com

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 SWEET! You get a bonus ZOOM video of us recording this podcast! See it now on YouTube.com/reallyfamous. (Seriously, if you're not subscribed to my YouTube c

Tony Goldwyn (actor, director, writer, who you may know as President Fitz Grant on Scandal or Patrick Swayze's so-called friend on Ghost) is super authentic, honest + deep. Listen in and you'll see... You'll hear about: Hollywood, showbiz, lies, smoke and mirrors Tony's Broadway show, Network, with pal Bryan Cranston Anecdotes, childhood stories and tangents of all kinds Wanting to feel more fabulous Survival skills camp An intense confrontation that cured Tony of a certain impulse Acting, directing, selling yourself and creating backstories for characters Developing a thick skin Struggling to get acting roles All the people who told him he's underrated - or should hang it up Reading bad reviews Reading good reviews Ghost Dexter Scandal Shonda Rhimes, Kerry Washington and Bellamy Young Hang out with us for an hour. You'll feel like you really know Tony Goldwyn. And you'll have a few laughs. And you'll feel better about your own self-doubt (if you have any, that is.) SWEET! A bonus video of Tony answering e

Actor Tim Daly (Madam Secretary, Wings, Superman, Private Practice, Diner) and I catch up on Zoom and get super analytical. We talk: staying at home Tim's sister, Tyne Daly, had coronavirus and he took care of her being an introvert human contact adapting to change getting sober the serenity prayer epiphanies climbing mountains being out of work actor struggles writing a book The Sopranos, Wings, and his Private Practice ending why Madam Secretary was an extremely lucky break, in multiple ways his partner in life, Tea Leoni being a parent intimacy, honesty and dark places SWEET! You get a bonus ZOOM video of us recording this podcast! See it now on YouTube.com/reallyfamous. (Seriously, if you're not subscribed to my YouTube channel by now...it's time!) # Listen to my 1st podcast with Tim Daly: reallyfamouspodcast.com/now/tim-daly Listen to my 2nd podcast with Tim Daly: reallyfamouspodcast.com/now/tim-daly # Catch my talks with Michael Imperioli, who killed Tim Daly's  character on The Sopranos, J.T. Dolan:

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. SWEET! You get a bonus ZOOM video of us recording this podcast! See it now on YouTube.com/reallyfamous. (Seriously, if you're not subscribed to my YouTube channel by now...it's ti

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 Th

I reached into the vault for this talk with MAJOR actor Michael McKean, in celebration of how MAJOR Better Call Saul is this season. Enjoy! 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 # EXTRAS! My talks with Better Call Saul cast members: Patrick Fabian: https://www.reallyfamouspodcast.com/now/patrick-fabian Rhea Seehorn:  https://www.reallyfamouspodcast.com/rhea-seehorn/go YouTube videos with me + Patrick + Rhea: https://www.youtube.com/reallyfamous   My talk with Michael's wife, Annette O'Toole - https://www.reallyfamouspodcast.com/annette-ot

Actor Rhea Seehorn plays Kim Wexler on Better Call Saul, the prequel to Breaking Bad that’s having a STELLAR 5th season. And Rhea is FRONT AND CENTER. We met when they had just wrapped season 4. I really enjoyed this talk with Rhea, who you may also know from the show Whitney. We also recorded a fun (and funny) video, which you can catch RIGHT NOW on my YouTube channel (YouTube.com/ReallyFamous), along with a few talks with Patrick Fabian, who plays Howard Hamlin on Better Call Saul. Next week, I reach into the vault for my talk with Michael McKean, who was also on Better Call Saul. I like Rhea. Enjoy! SWEET ENDINGS! You get 3 bonus videos! Catch them now on YouTube.com/reallyfamous. Clip #1: Quickies with Rhea and Patrick Fabian, her Better Call Saul co-star: https://youtu.be/X8OIwuoJ-44  Clip #2: Patrick and I analyze Better Call Saul: https://youtu.be/c1cgEghMV_U  Clip #3: Patrick and I analyze Tiger King: https://youtu.be/o6zzPuraUEw  Catch my talk with Patrick Fabian at reallyfamouspodcast.com/now/patr

Patrick Fabian (Better Call Saul, Carol's Second Act, Special, Saved By the Bell) and I jump onto Zoom for a talk about this wild world we're all living in, including the wild world of Tiger King. Patrick and I talk: Better Call Saul (he plays lawyer Howard Hamlin) Bob Odenkirk, Rhea Seehorn, Jonathan Banks, Vince Gilligan, Melissa Bernstein, Peter Gould, Giancarlo Esposito and more Carol's Second Act Kelsey Grammer Tiger King & other TV shows we're watching The future of entertainment, movies & TV The future for actors The future for businesses The future for people Family Coronavirus Actor anxiety Wearing masks Neighbors Our dogs Narcissism Everything else Join us! SWEET ENDINGS! You get 3 bonus videos! Catch them now on YouTube.com/reallyfamous. Clip #1: We analyze Tiger King: https://youtu.be/o6zzPuraUEw  Clip #2: We analyze Better Call Saul: https://youtu.be/c1cgEghMV_U  Clip #3: Quickies with Patrick and Rhea Seehorn (aka Kim Wexler): https://youtu.be/X8OIwuoJ-44  Catch my talk with Tippi H