Really Famous Celebrity Interviews

Tony Goldwyn isn't just a fake president. Sure, he plays President Fitz Grant on Scandal, but the talented actor-director runs deep. Listen in and you'll see... You'll hear about: Tony's new Broadway show, Network, with pal Bryan Cranston Hollywood, showbiz, lies, smoke and mirrors 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 Tony's friendship with Bryan Cranston 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.)   EXTRAS: 2-minute survey: (Thank you!

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! EXTRAS: 2-minute survey: (Thank you!) https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YRLPKZG   Behind-the-scenes photos + videos: https://www.reallyfamouspodcast.com/now/polly-draper   Patreon: http://patreon.com/reallyfamous   My talk with Peter Horton: http://www.reallyfamouspodcast.com/now/peter-horton My talk wi

Shark Tank investor, branding genius and entrepreneur Daymond John talks balancing work + family, being a dad, confidence, assumptions people make about him and where he goes when he's hungry. Photos - https://www.reallyfamouspodcast.com/daymond-john Get in touch! - reallyfamouspodcast@gmail.com Twitter - @kara1to1 Instagram - @reallyfamouspodcast Facebook - @karamayerrobinson Take my 2-minute survey - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YRLPKZG   Like Daymond John's interview? Try these... Dog Whisperer Cesar Millan interview TV co-host Tim Gunn interview Entrepreneur Liz Lange interview Interview by Kara Mayer Robinson. Music: Take a Chance by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under Creative Commons.

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. You'll also hear Danny Aiello's music ... so stay tuned for the end of the show! # 2-minute SURVEY:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YRLPKZG . . . More one-of-a-kind interviews: Michael Rapaport interview Chazz Palminteri interview # EXTRAS: Behind-the-scenes photos of Danny Aiello + me: https://www.reallyfamouspodcast.com/aiello   Join my special insider group! http://eepurl.com/dnbUWL   S

When the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) asked me to record a few podcast episodes at their New York City conference, I happily said yes. Here's my conversation with actor Adam Stephenson, from Mr. Mercedes, The Purge, 13 Reasons Why and more. It was recorded at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York at the NAB Podcast Studio. Most Really Famous episodes are more conversational than interview-ish, and this chat with Adam is no exception. He's a deadpan, funny, smart guy - and we laugh. Enjoy!   EXTRAS: Take my 2-minute survey: (Thank you!) https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YRLPKZG   See Adam "wave" his eyebrows: https://youtu.be/WI5Rk5NI8ho   Donate to Really Famous podcast and get major appreciation from me: https://www.reallyfamouspodcast.com/donate   Score a private, personalized episode of Really Famous: https://www.reallyfamouspodcast.com/donate   Say hi on social media. Share your thoughts with me - and everyone! Twitter: @kara1to1 https://twitter.com/kara1to1 Instagram:  @really

Actor Tim Daly (Madam Secretary, Wings, Diner) comes back and we get into another fun and insightful conversation. You'll hear Tim talk about: his new play, Downstairs, with his sister Tyne Daly family love emotions vs. thoughts witness testimony looping, ADR, SD cards, C stands, LD4 and other film lingo how little I know about the film industry theater for 175 people vs. a hit network TV show for millions social media Catastrophe and Rob Delaney (Read this.) Tim's personal pet peeve Pinkberry why you'd love his cooking Tim's hero why he relates to dogs We have fun. We call each other out on a few things (all in good fun). Come along for the ride! # EXTRAS: Donate to Really Famous podcast and get major appreciation from me: https://www.reallyfamouspodcast.com/donate Behind-the-scenes photos of Tim Daly and me: https://www.reallyfamouspodcast.com/now/tim-daly   Tim Daly's first Really Famous episode: https://www.reallyfamouspodcast.com/tim-daly   Get tickets to Tim Daly and Tyne Daly's play Downstairs

Emmy-winning actress Sela Ward and I sit down at Sofitel New York (thanks for hosting us, Sofitel!) to talk about her TV shows, movies, family, Hollywood insights, Mississippi roots and more. You'll hear about: Her new CBS series, FBI Dick Wolf Playing Harrison Ford's wife in The Fugitive Her husband's recent run for senator in Mississippi Her theory on why he didn't win Her former job doing storyboards for an ad agency How she got into "this crazy business" Why one week on One Life to Live freaked her out Blake Edwards and Burt Reynolds What cost her a career-changing job Her personal experience with #MeToo Sela's life lessons Getting to the root of fear "You never really know where a road is going," Sela says. Hear why.   # EXTRAS: Behind-the-scenes photos of Sela Ward and me: https://www.reallyfamouspodcast.com/now/sela-ward   VIDEO Q&A with Sela Ward (available Dec. 6): https://youtu.be/YD3wU88Mb60   Join my special insider group! http://eepurl.com/dnbUWL   Score your own Really Famous inter

It's the man behind Grey's Anatomy! And thirtysomething's Gary Shepherd! And now this new drama on NBC... Have you been watching New Amsterdam, the hospital drama on Tuesday nights after This Is Us? That's Peter Horton's show! He's the executive producer and he's one busy man. But I'm lucky. He's a really, really nice guy. And so we had this really cool conversation in his post-production office in LA, in the middle of a crazy day producing New Amsterdam, between the dozens of demands coming at him from all directions. You'll hear Peter Horton and I break down: Producing his TV series, New Amsterdam What an executive producer does Being Gary Shepherd on thirtysomething Children of the Corn and Side Out Shooting television in Los Angeles Our defense mechanisms Sending our daughters off to college Unexpected encounters The magnetism of technology Why Peter didn't want to be an actor What life is all about   Hang out with us for an hour. You'll feel like Peter's an old friend. And you'll probably wish he was i

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.) BONUS! You'll also hear his brand-new singles, Running Through the Night and Better in the Dark ... right here! # EXTRAS: Behind-the-scenes photos (with the Michael Jackson coaster): https://www.reallyfamouspodcast.com/now/erich-bergen   Join my special insider group! http://eepurl.com/dnbUWL   Donate to Really Famous podcast and get major appreciation from me: h

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       # EXTRAS: Behind-the-scenes photos: https://www.reallyfamouspodcast.com/now/elisabeth-rohm   Join my special insider group! http://eepurl.com/dnbUWL   Donate to Really Famous podcast and get major appreciation from me: https://www.reallyfamouspodcast.com/donate   Watch me interview Elisabeth Rohm on VIDEO (avail

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.   #   EXTRAS! Photos of Cesar, me, Junior and Benson 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) # Join me! Join my special insider group: http://eepurl.com/dnbUWL Donate to Really Famous podcast and get major appreciation: https://www.reallyfamouspodcast.

In a Really Famous podcast twist, Peter Hermann is my guest host. And I am the guest. Let's see what happens... # 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 hours Easily change counselors if needed Available worldwide You must be 18 or older. To get your free trial, click here.  # This episode was recorded at RIU Plaza New York Times Square. Thank you, RIU! #itsriutime # EXTRAS: Behind-the-scenes photos: https://www.reallyfamouspodcast.com/now/kara   Join my special insider group! http://eepurl.com/dnbUWL   Donate to Really Famous podcast and get major appreciation from me: https://www.reallyfamouspodcast.com/donate   Listen to the original Peter Hermann podcast

It's NYPD Blue's Sylvia Sipowicz! Yes, the woman whose provocative scenes were a major part of this groundbreaking, iconic TV series. But wait! Sharon has also been a constant presence on television since then, in shows like: Shameless How to Get Away with Murder The Ranch Me, Myself and I Queen Sugar Rizzoli & Isles Drop Dead Diva One Tree Hill Monk Desperate Housewives Ladies Man Fired Up and now! Dynasty. Yes, Dynasty. It's a new, updated version and you can see her on the October 26 episode on the CW. You'll hear Sharon, who's also on the board of the SAG-AFTRA Foundation, reflect on: provocative TV landing her famous gigs moving from small-town to big-city life her husband, parents, in-laws and friends life, love and acting fax machines, ticker tape and "the breakdown" Enjoy!   BIG THANKS to Carson Beck for recording this episode at his stellar soundBOX Studio City. For more on soundBOX, go to soundbox.la. # EXTRAS: Behind-the-scenes photos of Sharon + me recording this episode: https://www.real

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 After this, you'll feel like you know Patrick. And you'll feel good about it. # EXTRAS: Watch a bonus VIDEO Q&A with Patrick (available Wednesday night!): https://youtu.be/Od9BxwOAAcc    See behind-the-scenes photos of Patrick and me in Beverly Hills: https://www.reallyfamouspodcast.com/now/fabian

Comedian, TV host, illusionist Michael Carbonaro gives a behind-the-scenes look at his hidden camera television series, The Carbonaro Effect. PLUS. You'll get an inside look at who he really is in real life. HINT: It's intense! By the end of this interview, you'll feel like you know Michael Carbonaro personally. AND. There's a backstory here. This podcast interview was a video interview. But THEN. It was flagged. You'll find out why. # EXTRAS: My "controversial" Michael Carbonaro video that was, in my humble opinion, improperly flagged on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKGs9qc61uQ&feature=youtu.be   Behind-the-scenes photos of Michael Carbonaro and me at TruTV: https://www.reallyfamouspodcast.com/now/carbonaro   Get inside scoop. https://www.reallyfamouspodcast.com/be-an-insider/   Donate to Really Famous podcast and get major appreciation from me: https://www.reallyfamouspodcast.com/donate   RATE and Review Really Famous on this very podcast app you're using. THANK YOU! It really helps

Wow, Mario Van Peebles is very wise! And he really likes to philosophize. First... I met up with the accomplished actor, writer, director, producer in Los Angeles. Then... Last weekend, I caught up with Mario at his hotel in New York, where he was premiering his new movie, Armed. You'll hear us in both places. 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. # EXTRAS: BONUS CLIP: Mario Van Peebles does a deep dive on his iconic movie New Jack City. https://www.reallyfamouspodcast.com/now/mario-van-peebles   Behind the scenes: https://www.reallyfamouspodcast.com/now/mario-van-peebles   Get inside scoop from me! https://www.reallyfamouspodcast.com/be-an-insider/   Donate to Really Famous podcast and get major appreciation from me: https://www.reallyfamouspodcast.com/donate   Go see Mario's new movie, Armed. http://www.armedmo

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. GOOD NEWS: There will be a Part 3. In Part 3, Peter is the interviewer ... and I'm on the hot seat. SUBSCRIBE NOW and you'll get it first. 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. Do you like this interview? PLEASE SHARE it. Rate and review it. Share a link with a friend. Post a comment on Instagram or Twitter or Facebook. I REALLY appreciate your help getting the word out about the show. # 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 sc

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. # EXTRAS: My HILARIOUS chat with Miriam Shor, aka Diana Trout, Peter's Younger co-star: https://www.reallyfamouspodcast.com/miriam-shor-1 My REVEALING conversation with Debi Mazar: https://www.reallyfamouspodcast.com/debi-mazar-1/go Peter's list of films. Well, a partial list: https://www.reallyfamouspodcast.com/now/peter-hermann Behind-the-scenes photos of Peter: https

Actress Debi Mazar (Goodfellas, Entourage, Younger) is super gracious and invites me into her Brooklyn home when the podcast is BRAND NEW. We hang out in her kitchen and talk about life, family and navigating Hollywood. She shares stories about her unusual childhood in New York, how she and Madonna became fast friends, the ups and downs of producing a television series (The Cooking Channel's Extra Virgin), and raising two girls in a social media-crazy, image-heavy world. Listen in and you'll feel like you know Debi personally. Pull up a seat and join us! This interview originally aired in May, 2017, when the podcast was BRAND NEW. It was episode number 3! # EXTRAS! Miriam Shor interview - love her on Younger! Chazz Palminteri interview - New York film icon! Photos of Debi and me - reallyfamouspodcast.com # I want to thank YOU on the show. If you have $3, join me at Patreon.com/reallyfamous and I'll send you major gratitude vibes -- and a shout-out on the show.   # Inside Scoop - Get sneak peeks at reallyfamou

  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. # 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. # Join me for a LIVE Facebook Q&A about this interview on a fun Arrow fan group. # I want to thank YOU on the show! If you have $3, join me at Patreon.com/reallyfamous and I'll send you my major gratitude. # GET A