Everyone Talks To Liz Claman

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Reggae Royalty: Bob Marley Biopic Co-Star Aston Barrett Jr. On Echoing His Father's Bass Notes Feb 17, 2024

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The brand-new biopic Bob Marley: One Love tells the tale of how Jamaican singer-songwriter Bob Marley overcomes adversity to become the most famous reggae musician in the world.

On his journey to international success, Bob wasn’t alone, his bandleader and bassist, Aston 'Family Man' Barrett was always by his side.

In an amazing twist, the actor cast to play Aston Barrett was his own son, Bassist Aston Barrett Jr., who joins Liz to share his challenge of portraying the man he looked up to while grieving his father who passed away just two weeks prior to the film's release.

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Pawnography: How "Pawn Stars!" Rick Harrison Haggled His Way To Multi-Millionaire Status Feb 10, 2024

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Live from Las Vegas, Liz and The Claman Countdown team visit the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop while in town for the Consumer Electronic Show.

Owner of the notorious shop as seen on "Pawn Stars!" and pawn star himself Rick Harrison tells the tale of a high school dropout who became a multi-millionaire and national TV star.

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Ali's Legacy Unveiled: The Champ's Daughter, Laila Ali in Life's Ring Feb 03, 2024

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Would you put on a pair of gloves in exchange for money and fame? One catch: they're boxing gloves.

Liz's guest today pursued an incredibly successful boxing career despite the danger of injury... and the disapproval of her father, Muhammad Ali. Retired Professional Boxer Laila Ali competed from 1999 to 2007, during which she held the WBC, WIBA, IWBF, and IBA female super middleweight titles, and the IWBF light heavyweight title.

She joins Liz to share her story of growth, triumph, and resilience.

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OJ Simpson Attorney Robert Shapiro Lays Out His Climb To The Criminal Law Mountaintop Jan 27, 2024

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What do actors like Robert Downey Jr. and Eva Longoria have in common with sports legends like Lamar Odom and OJ Simpson?

They all turned to one man when they needed a lawyer.

Internationally renowned Attorney Robert Shapiro joins Liz to share his incredible life journey of grit, surprises, tragedy, success, and hope as one of the most well-known defense lawyers in the country.

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From Mom's Attic To "Mean Girls" Music Studio: Ben Hyman's Amazing Journey Jan 20, 2024

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How did a New Jersey guitar teacher without a college degree or formal music training become the co-owner of the recording studio used to record all the songs for the new "Mean Girls" film?

Ben Hyman of Ben Hyman Music and DAXXIT Recording Studio joins Liz to share his incredible story of perseverance and triumph.

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An ETTL Encore: How Immigrant Sabrina Kay Struck Gold Jan 09, 2024

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We're revisiting one of our favorite episodes from 2023!

Liz revisits her conversation with Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, and Investor, Sabrina Kay to discuss how she started a business teaching revolutionary computer software to fashion designers in an abandoned Los Angeles garage.

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'Knot' Your Average Kid: Philly Pretzel Factory Founder Dan DiZio's Success Story Jan 02, 2024

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What drives people to start their dream business?

For today's guest, it was sheer will, sweat equity, and sleeping on flour sacks on the floor. Founder of Philly Pretzel Factory Dan DiZio joins Liz to share how he tossed his career as a stockbroker and decided to be his own boss by making the best soft pretzel in Philadelphia.

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Jerry McGuire 2.0: NY Giants Quarterback Tommy DeVito's Agent Dec 25, 2023

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Tommy "Cutlets" DeVito might be the starting quarterback of the New York Giants, but the man behind him is truly the Italian Stallion running the show.

DeVito's Agent Sean Stellato describes how he learned the art of the deal in one of the hardest businesses in the world. He later comments on the artificial turf debate, on whether the life-changing injuries are worth playing the game, and how his experience as a former athlete allows him to relate to his clients.

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Victory Dance: 'Dancing with the Stars' Pro Cheryl Burke On Tangoing Through Life's Trauma Dec 19, 2023

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Former "Dancing With The Stars" Professional Dancer Cheryl Burke is a study in resilience.

Cheryl joins Liz to reveal how she was able to tango and samba her way into the hearts of millions of viewers for over two decades, all while dancing with a broken heart...and a broken spirit.

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From Broken To Boston Strong: Marathon Bomb Survivor Marc Fucarile's Unbreakable Spirit Dec 12, 2023

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The Boston Marathon bombing was a domestic terrorist attack that took place during the annual Boston Marathon on April 15, 2013, killing three and injuring hundreds. How does someone recover physically and emotionally from trauma like that?

Motivational Speaker, Life Coach, and Boston Marathon Bombing Survivor Marc Fucarile joins Liz to recount the day that changed his life forever.

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