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Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonKim Fields returns Kim Fields (The Upshaws, Living Single, The Facts of Life) and I reconnect after a few years and get right down to powerful and meaningful insights on everything from Kim’s detail-oriented personality and her incredible mission to make something amazing of her life (and oh wow, did she!) to why breathing, acknowledgment and light are so important. Get your FREE 2-week trial with Aura: https://aura.com/reallyfamous You'll hear about entrepreneurship endeavors, coffee, Kim’s Refresh wellness retreats, broadcasting and internship, Kim's multi-hyphenate work on The Upshaws (Netflix). We talk about our mutual frien...2024-06-051h 18
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonReid Scott - Mental Health SpecialIf you have mental illness in your family or know someone with narcissistic or borderline personality disorder, this one's for you. Actor Reid Scott (Veep, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Why Women Kill) and I dive into personal stories and I share insight as a mental health expert in a special #mentalhealth episode of Really Famous, where Reid interviews me and also opens up about his family and their mental health struggles. It's the second time Reid is on Really Famous and this time, he's asking the questions. And revealing personal stories. And getting feedback from Kara. 2023-12-131h 22
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonPeter FacinelliTwilight, 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...2023-11-081h 15
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonDaisy Fuentes returnsThe MTV VJ, TV host, model and entrepreneur and I are back with a super-candid, let-it-all-out talk. Investments! Real estate! Money! Designer bags! Aging! Facelifts! Botox! Regrets! Women and men! My inner thoughts as a therapist! Clapping back at people! Paring down your life to only the good peeps! Richard Marx, aka Daisy's husband! And more, including a super-honest conversation about "aging gracefully" -- like none you've heard before. Join us, then share it with a friend if you like it. LINKS: Links to Everything! Daisy Fuentes & K...2023-10-251h 20
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonMichael Emerson returns!Lost, Evil and Person of Interest actor (and perfectly sinister villain) Michael Emerson and I are very happy to share this brand new, equally intriguing conversation with you. Enjoy! TUNE IN NOW to first talk: Michael Emerson podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/really-famous-with-kara-mayer-robinson/id1231521180?i=1000454330584 Michael Emerson Fan Q&A: https://youtu.be/Fn-ZFrD7UQE JOIN ME ON FACEBOOK Join my Really Famous Friends & Fans Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/reallyfamous/ Watch Really Famous on Facebo...2022-07-141h 11
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonPeter ScolariEmmy-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 ac...2021-10-2355 min
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonYeardley Smith (aka "Lisa Simpson!")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. 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...2021-10-191h 08
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonMy first podcast ever: Tim GunnThis 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. ... Tim's book, Tim Gunn's Guide to Style: https://amzn.to/38DWjJV Tim's new TV series, Making the Cut: https://amzn.to/3halTKm Get Tim's Closet Staples: https://amzn.to/3avd24s Get Project Runway: https://amzn.to/2KpBREj Shop my new Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/reallyfamous ... ...2020-12-281h 29
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonMelora HardinMelora 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...2020-09-0157 min
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonTalia ShireTalia 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...2020-08-031h 34
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonTodd BridgesTodd 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...2020-07-2757 min
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonJeremy Wade is back!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...2020-07-141h 09
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonDennis QuaidActor 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...2020-06-261h 03
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonLillo BrancatoLillo 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 C...2020-06-161h 33
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonTara ReidActress 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...2020-06-1151 min
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonTony Goldwyn classic 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...2020-05-271h 07
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonTim Daly is back again!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 ...2020-05-181h 09
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonJulian McMahonJulian 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...2020-05-051h 22
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonSteve Zahn.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 q...2020-04-281h 01
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonMichael McKean.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 ki...2020-04-2257 min
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonRhea Seehorn.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...2020-04-171h 00
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonPatrick Fabian returns!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...2020-04-131h 23
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonCosta Ronin (Homeland + The Americans)Homeland + The Americans + Once Upon a Time in Hollywood actor Costa Ronin and I jump on Zoom for a talk about his TV shows and his life philosophy. We get into: Homeland (he plays Yevgeny, the Russian intelligence officer deeply entwined with Carrie Mathison, played by Claire Danes) The Americans (he played Oleg Burov, who we all remember!) Once Upon a Time in America & what a genius Quentin Tarantino is Persistence Following your purpose Listening to your heart instead of your brain Self-reflection Acting Getting a gig at a radio station at age 14 Growing up in...2020-04-061h 14
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonKim ColesUPDATE: I'll be running LOTS of extra podcasts for you in the upcoming weeks, because human connection and entertainment are as vital as ever. Subscribe to both the podcast + my YouTube channel, starting now. 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...2020-03-311h 06
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonCesar MillanUPDATE: 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...2020-03-271h 57
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonYul Vazquez in New York CityUPDATE: I'll be running LOTS of extra podcasts for you in the upcoming weeks, because human connection and entertainment are as vital as ever. Subscribe to both the podcast + my YouTube channel, starting now. Today's podcast: Seinfeld lovers, get ready! Yul Vazquez, who played "Bob the Intimidating Gay Guy" in the Soup Nazi, Puerto Rican Day and The Sponge episodes, is here! Sure, he intimidates Kramer and takes Elaine's armoire. But no, he's not intimidating in real life! Yul is currently on the stellar HBO series The Outsider with Ben Mendelsohn, Cy...2020-03-231h 25
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonMichael Rapaport"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. Warning: Michael's not a clean-language kind of guy. # BONUS GOODIES: Get notified when tickets to my LIVE SHOW with...2020-03-1648 min
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonMichael Imperioli - Big New Interview Live in New YorkMichael Imperioli is back for a 3rd time on Really Famous. This time we did it in front of an audience of friends, family and fans of Really Famous and Michael. It was A BLAST. I loved it. There's a lot to explain, and I do it in the intro. Enjoy. Here, a sample of interesting things Michael says during the show: “I got really addicted to the news. Then at some point I realized, ‘Oh wow…they really want you to be addicted. They're a business. They want you to sit there as long as possib...2020-03-091h 02
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonSuzanne SomersChrissy Snow was just the beginning! Suzanne Somers, actress, author and entrepreneur, sits down with me and shares some major stories. And there's a surprise twist. Get ready! 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...2020-02-101h 16
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonElizabeth PerkinsActress Elizabeth Perkins joins me today! She's on three current TV series (This Is Us, Truth Be Told, A Moody Christmas) and has had a robust career including roles in: Weeds Sharp Objects Big About Last Night The Flintstones Miracle on 34th Street Must Love Dogs Truth Be Told -- just released on Apple TV+ co-starring Octavia Spencer and Aaron Paul A Moody Christmas -- a limited series on Fox co-starring Denis Leary This Is Us -- she's Rebecca's mom We cover: A very odd fact about Big involving Robert De Niro and Harrison Ford Weeds...2020-01-211h 07
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonDaisy FuentesI’m kicking off 2020 with a guest who 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...2020-01-071h 04
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonBen VereenIcon 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...2019-12-301h 16
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonDanny Aiello, his final interview.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...2019-12-161h 36
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonMarilu HennerMarilu 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...2019-12-091h 23
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonJames BurrowsJames Burrows, possibly the most iconic, respected and talented television directors of all time, is in the building! Actually, I'm in HIS building, aka the NBC/Universal lot, aka the set of Will & Grace. You know James, aka Jimmy, aka Jim, from these TV shows: Cheers Taxi Friends Will and Grace The Mary Tyler Moore Show Man with a Plan Mike & Molly 2 Broke Girls The Big Bang Theory The Millers Newsradio Wings The Hogan Family Gary Unmarried Rhoda Lou Grant The Bob Newhart Show Laverne & Shirley The Comeback Jim is now a guest on the...2019-11-251h 15
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonKim Fields.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 Tha...2019-11-181h 02
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonHenry Winkler + Marion RossVOTE HERE: reallyfamouspodcast.com Henry Winkler joined me for a special VIDEO episode of Really Famous. (Catch it at YouTube.com/ReallyFamous.) I realize you may not be into that, so today I'm running it as a podcast episode. It's shorter than usual, and doesn't meander the way I like my podcast conversations to, so I paired it with my Marion Ross conversation from earlier this year, for a more satisfying experience! Here you go. Who's Henry Winkler, you wonder? Ha, as if you don't know Henry Winkler!...2019-11-111h 10
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonDiedrich BaderThis Diedrich Bader interview is soooo interesting, so I'm running it again. It was first released in 2018. Plus you'll get a fun Henry Winkler announcement. To see my NEW Henry Winkler interview, simply go to YouTube.com/reallyfamous. NOW, let's get to today's good stuff. 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 s...2019-11-041h 08
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonGriffin Dunne. VOTE NOW for the Digital Hollywood Podcasting Award: https://dhsessions.com/twoseminar/podcastcategoryone.html Scroll down + you'll see Really Famous with Kara Mayer Robinson. Thanks for voting! This episode was released in March. Actor-producer-director Griffin Dunne (This Is Us, Dallas Buyers Club, An American Werewolf in London, My Girl), sits on the couch for a deep dive! You'll hear Griffin and me analyze: His fascinating family history, including: His father, writer Dominick Dunne His aunt, writer Joan Didion His uncle, writer John G...2019-10-281h 14
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonDanny Aiello Part 2 - cliffhanger revealed!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 m...2019-09-2339 min
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonDanny Aiello comes back!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...2019-09-161h 01
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonBeverly D'Angelo 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: P...2019-09-091h 29
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonJoe Mantegna. Iconic actor Joe Mantegna drops by for a sit-down with me 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 # EXTRAS! Bonus video #1 - Watch Joe Mantegna's Quickfire Q&A VIDEO. Bonus video #2 - Watch Kirsten Vangsness talk Criminal Minds, h...2019-08-1932 min
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonLiris Crosse Project Runway model Liris Crosse comes by Sofitel New York to chat with me about: Meeting Tim Gunn Working on Project Runway Family and her coming-of-age story Being homeless Family and mental illness Reading library books Breaking into the modeling business Networking Uncomfy shoes Style secrets and tips Signing with Wilhelmina modeling agency Behind-the-scenes truths about modeling Working with an agent Being judged by her size, her race, her hair, her eyes and how sexy she is. Extra! See Liris share lessons she learned from Tim Gunn, style tips + more in t...2019-08-1251 min
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonChazz Palminteri. 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 ar...2019-08-051h 07
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonBONUS: Steve Zahn EXTRA + Rick Gomez Q+A Steve Zahn + I do a funny Q&A after the podcast. He gets REALLY FUN when the camera turned on. This is the result. Then! Filmmaker + actor Rick Gomez breaks down the process of making their short film, I'm No Holiday, and the concept of "beautiful, strange, funny, sad" in film and television. Have fun. EXTRAS See Steve + me being funny + silly in our YouTube video: YouTube.com/reallyfamous Get the Brooklyn Film Festival on your radar and your calendar: BrooklynFilmFestival.org Get my BIG podcast with Steve Zah...2019-07-1123 min
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonTim Daly: The Original 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. Enjoy! This episode was first released on May 19, 2017. # EXTRAS! See Tim in...2019-07-011h 06
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonTippi Hedren 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 & Lin...2019-05-0641 min
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonJason RitterJason Ritter (Parenthood, Gravity Falls, Joan of Arcadia) and I have a beautifully honest (and fun!) conversation. I've wanted Jason to be a guest on Really Famous since the day I started it. 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 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...2019-04-081h 28
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonAlysia ReinerAlysia 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 t...2019-02-1848 min
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonActor Rick GonzalezArrow 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 ...2019-02-111h 16
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonTop Chef Canada host Eden GrinshpanEden 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...2019-01-2855 min
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonTony GoldwynTony 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...2019-01-141h 12
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonPolly DraperPolly 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 t...2019-01-071h 08
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonDaymond JohnShark 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 intervi...2018-12-3151 min
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonDanny Aiello: Our first podcast.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, wo...2018-12-2447 min
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonLive in New York: Actor Adam StephensonWhen 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:2018-12-1756 min
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonSela WardEmmy-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...2018-12-0351 min
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonElisabeth RöhmYou 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 L...2018-11-121h 14
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonThe Kara Mayer Robinson interview by guest host Peter HermannIn 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 b...2018-10-291h 29
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonPatrick FabianBetter 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 ente...2018-10-091h 10
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonMichael CarbonaroComedian, 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...2018-09-2641 min
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonMichael McKean 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! Behind-the-scenes photos - reallyfamouspodcast.com/m...2018-08-0752 min
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonOmar EppsHouse, 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. 2018-07-181h 12
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonAida TurturroOriginal 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...2018-07-121h 01
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonChris Lowell 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 g...2018-06-261h 14
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonRhea Seehorn 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! ...2018-06-131h 05
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonScott Hamilton 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...2018-06-041h 06
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonTimothy Busfield 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...2018-05-091h 24
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonJeremy Wade 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 "pro...2018-04-301h 11
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonCesar Millan - Part 2 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 to...2018-04-1655 min
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonCesar Millan - Part 1 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...2018-04-091h 16
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonFabio. 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. ## EXT...2018-03-2654 min
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonMarin Ireland 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 2018-03-1558 min
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonKate Flannery 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.2018-03-061h 07
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonTippi Hedren 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 & Lin...2018-02-2641 min
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonDiedrich Bader 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...2018-02-131h 06
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonEd Asner tells it like it is. 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...2018-01-3037 min
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonMario Van Peebles 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...2018-01-181h 05
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonJill WhelanJill Whelan is an actress, writer and producer who played Vicki Stubing in the classic television series The Love Boat. Jill sits down with journalist and celebrity interviewer Kara Mayer Robinson and they talk about her plum gig as a Princess Cruises ambassador, being starstruck by Dick Van Dyke, getting married -a few times- and reinventing herself at Madison Square Garden. Take our 2-minute survey - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XTFVN7L Support the show - Patreon.com/reallyfamous Insider news - ReallyFamousPodcast.com/contact Twitter - @kara1to1...2018-01-1242 min
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonKim Fields 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 - li...2018-01-041h 07
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonDanny Aiello Acting legend and 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, wo...2017-12-1850 min
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonAna GasteyerSNL comedian-actress Ana Gasteyer chats about being funny, famous and a neat freak! The Lady Dynamite, Suburgatory, People of Earth, Mean Girls and A Christmas Story Live star also dishes on being a Brooklyn mom, taking personality tests, texting with her besties -- like Tina Fey, Amy Poehler and other funny-smarties -- and her obsessions with closet doors, vitamins and Club Med. 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/contact 2017-12-1158 min
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonIris Bahr Curb Your Enthusiasm actress Iris Bahr invites Kara into her Greenwich Village apartment in New York City and talks about her new book with JB Smoove, her TV series with Mark Cuban, Funny or Die, being a single mom, online dating, social media, public speaking, The Affair, The Wire, The Deuce and more. 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/contact Twitter - @kara1to12017-11-3058 min
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonCurtis Armstrong Famous actor Curtis Armstrong has a face and voice you know! He played Booger on Revenge of the Nerds in the 80s and is on TV now in New Girl and American Dad. He shares juicy stories about top Hollywood actors, reflects on fame, acting and rejection. We talk stalkers + creepers, missed opportunities, Tom Cruise, Bruce Willis, John Cusack, Jeremy Piven, Reservoir Dogs + more. Plus he has a few AHA! moments. Get a shout-out from Kara: Patreon.com/ReallyFamous Behind-the-scenes photos - ReallyFamousPodcast.com Support the show for...2017-11-211h 04
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonJenna UshkowitzGlee 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. 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/contact Twitter - @kara1to1 Ins...2017-11-0944 min
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonTim GunnFashion 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...2017-11-011h 27Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonPeter ScolariEmmy-winning actor Peter Scolari, who won an Emmy for HBO's Girls, stops by Really Famous to chat about his new film, Weight, and his long acting career, from Bosom Buddies to Newhart to 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. Filmmaker Rob Margolies joins the conversation. Get a shout-out from Kara: Patreon.com/ReallyFamous Behind-the-scenes photos - ReallyFamousPodcast.com Support the show for $3...2017-10-311h 12
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonMichael Rapaport"I'm an emotional person," says actor 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 last week to talk about his new series White Famous on Showtime, and revealed all sorts of reasons he gets emotional. Listen in - and buckle up! - for his thoughts on acting, sports, teenage boys, divorce, therapy, Robert De Niro, Trump and Harvey Weinstein. Warning: Michael's not a clean-language kind of guy. Support us and get a shout-out on the show: P...2017-10-1755 min
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonCarrie PrestonIt’s Elsbeth from The Good Wife! And Arlene from True Blood. Even if you don’t know Carrie Preston by name, odds are you know her from TV. The prolific character actor also writes, directs and produces. And fun stuff! She’s married to actor Michael Emerson, a.k.a. Ben Linus on Lost and Harold Finch on Person of Interest. We talk about why friends call her tenacious, how she felt when her husband landed a gig on her fave TV series, juggling film sets, scripts and life while going back and forth between NY and LA—and we ge...2017-10-0238 minReally Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonDee WallaceOh my, what an interview! If there's anything they don't know about me after this one, I give up! - actress Dee Wallace (ET, Cujo, The Howling) The iconic movie mom opens up big time about her family, her dad's alcoholism, her husband's sudden death and her close bond with her daughter, Gabrielle Stone. She tells huge stories about her acting career: scoop on ET, Steven Spielberg, Harrison Ford, Cujo, and becoming a Hollywood star. She also chats about her healing practice and how she channels to help others prosper. Get a shout-out fro...2017-09-191h 03
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonMiriam ShorYounger TV star Miriam Shor is hilarious onscreen and off! She cracks Kara up with anecdotes about her kids, driving lessons, Game of Thrones and a weird cheese habit. The actress (of Darren Star's TV Land hit Younger + The Good Wife, Damages, etc) also gets real -- about being a woman, marriage, acting, social media and politics. It's entertaining, surprising, anything but boring. Enjoy! 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.co...2017-09-051h 12
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonKatherine Rose PerkinsActor Kathleen Rose Perkins (Episodes, Rules of Engagement, Grey’s Anatomy) puts it all out there, warts and all. And that’s a good thing! Unlike some celebs, she isn’t hung up on being perfect. Kathleen has had major setbacks and isn’t afraid to talk about them. But she’s an entertainer, so as she talks about religion, anxiety, abortion and getting fired, you’ll likely smile, laugh and know you’re in good company. Support us and get a shout-out on the show: Patreon.com/ReallyFamous Photos: ReallyFamousPodcast.com Miriam Shor interview2017-08-201h 10
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonAnnette O'TooleFilm, TV & stage actress Annette O'Toole doesn't do many interviews, so this in-depth conversation with Kara Mayer Robinson for the Really Famous podcast is a rare treat. She talks about her new film, Women Who Kill, her long Hollywood career, her marriage to actor Michael McKean, why she loves theater, why people who love Smallville and Superman still approach her--and why she loves Trader Joes. 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/c...2017-08-081h 00
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonAmy HargreavesHomeland & 13 Reasons Why actress Amy Hargreaves has opinions about the 'glamorizing suicide' controversy surrounding her mega-hit Netflix show AND what's up with Carrie Mathison and her babe Franny. She shares her thoughts with Kara as they break down both shows and chat about a bounty of things you never knew about Amy -- like why she sometimes ducks into a closet, why you know her voice but aren't sure why, and why she was called into her kids' principal's office. You'll see she's not your typical girl-next-door. The New York native, dual citizen (France & US) and political enthusiast has a wild...2017-07-261h 08Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonTed Lange on the Love BoatIt's the Love Boat's adored bartender, Isaac Washington! Yes, he's fab in real life too. Yes, he's still in showbiz. Ted talks to Kara about fame, Hollywood bulls**t, ego, epic failures, acting, fab TV, awful TV, Aaron Spelling, Princess Cruises, Rachel Maddow, Judge Judy, drugs, alcohol and money. Ted is a guy who says things like "Gimme a break!" and "C'mon, I mean REALLY!" You'll love him. He's the real deal! Get a shout-out from Kara: Patreon.com/ReallyFamous Behind-the-scenes photos - ReallyFamousPodcast.com Support the show for $3 - Patreon.com/reallyfamous ...2017-06-2243 min
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonAisha HindsAre 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. Get a shout-out from Kara: Patreon.com/ReallyFamous Behin...2017-06-0655 minReally Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonZoe Lister-JonesThe 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. 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/contact Twitter - @kara1to1 Instagram - @reallyfamouspodcast Facebook - @karamayerrobinson Take our 2-minute survey - ...2017-05-2949 min
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonTim DalyActor Tim Daly, of Madam Secretary, Wings, Private Practice, Diner, chats with Kara about 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. Support us and get a shout-out on the show: Patreon.com/ReallyFamous Photos: ReallyFamousPodcast.com Chazz Palminteri interview Aida Turturro interview Free sneak peek newsletter Twitter - @kara1to1 Instagram - @reallyfamouspodcast Facebook - @karamayerrobinson Take our 2-minute survey...2017-05-191h 07Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonLiz LangeFashion designer, stylist and entrepreneur Liz Lange reveals her daily routine, habits, tips and tricks. She sits down with journalist and celebrity interviewer Kara Mayer Robinson and they laugh, gasp and connect on topics from television shows to living in New York City to deciding what to wear. Twitter - @kara1to1 Instagram - @reallyfamouspodcast Facebook - @karamayerrobinson Take our 2-minute survey - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XTFVN7L Talk to Kara - click here My Tim Gunn interview - you'll love it! ...2017-05-111h 15