Really Famous with Kara Mayer Robinson

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**Really Famous with Kara Mayer Robinson**

The most intimate, real talks you’ll find with celebrities. From celebrity therapist to celebrity whisperer, Kara Mayer Robinson gets to the goods and brings out the REAL in everyone. You’ll instantly feel the connection and know the real person behind the fame. Sure, they’re famous, but with Kara, they’re real. You’ll feel like you’re hanging out with best friends or eavesdropping on a therapy session. Join us! New episodes weekly.

NOTE: This podcast is not and does not represent actual therapy sessions. It does not represent health or medical advice. It is a podcast, for entertainment purposes only.

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Peter Hermann Aug 27, 2018

Show notes

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://www.reallyfamouspodcast.com/now/peter-hermann
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
Buy Peter's book, If the S in Moose Comes Loose: https://www.amazon.com/If-S-Moose-Comes-Loose/dp/0062295101
Watch Younger now: http://www.tvland.com/shows/younger

Say hi on social media.

Share your thoughts with me - and everyone!

Twitter: @kara1to1 - https://twitter.com/kara1to1

Instagram: @reallyfamouspodcast - https://www.instagram.com/reallyfamouspodcast/

Facebook: @karamayerrobinson - https://www.facebook.com/karamayerrobinson

Thank you to:

1. Dann + Ellie. You are amazing. Thanks for your enthusiasm + for spreading the word on Twitter.

2. The RIU Plaza New York Times Square, where we recorded this episode. #itsriutime

3. Hotel Mediterraneo in Rome, for being a spectacular host. Special thanks to Gianfranco, Ciro, Albert and Roberto.

Sneak peeks:

We bond over Boyhood.
We deeply analyze films from The Incredibles to The Godfather Part 2.
We talk Friday Night Lights, Parenthood, The Sinner, The Affair, Lost, Get Out.
He questions my parenting. (Hint: It has to do with The Shining.)
He shares how he met his wife, Law & Order: SVU star Mariska Hargitay.
We fret over attention spans, iPhones and parenting.
We try to get a grip on how planes and phones work.
We ponder what to do when you tell yourself, "It's too late."
Peter flips the interview back onto me.
I give inside scoop on the therapist's perspective - BIG reveals!
I also dish on being a writer.

Celebrity interview by Kara Mayer Robinson.

Music - Take a Chance by Kevin MacLeod - incompetech - Creative Commons

Debi Mazar Aug 21, 2018

Show notes

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 reallyfamouspodcast.com/be-an-insider.

Connect with me:

Twitter - @kara1to1

Instagram - @reallyfamouspodcast

Facebook - @karamayerrobinson

Email - click here

Take our 2-minute survey:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XTFVN7L

Interview by Kara Mayer Robinson. Music: Take a Chance by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under Creative Commons.

Rick Gonzalez Aug 14, 2018

Show notes

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.

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This episode was recorded at RIU Plaza New York Times Square.

Thank you, RIU! #itsriutime

Inside Scoop - Get sneak peeks at reallyfamouspodcast.com/be-an-insider.

Connect with me:

Twitter - @kara1to1

Instagram - @reallyfamouspodcast

Facebook - @karamayerrobinson

Email - click here

Celebrity interview by Kara Mayer Robinson

Music - Take a Chance by Kevin MacLeod - incompetech - Creative Commons

Michael McKean Aug 07, 2018

Show notes

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/michael-mckean

Support the podcast for $3 - Patreon.com/reallyfamous

Insider news - reallyfamouspodcast.com/be-an-insider

Instagram - @reallyfamouspodcast

Twitter - @kara1to1

Facebook - @karamayerrobinson

YouTube - youtube.com/reallyfamous

Take our 2-minute survey -

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XTFVN7L

Talk to Kara - click here

This episode originally aired when Really Famous was brand new. It's episode #9.

Celebrity interview by Kara Mayer Robinson

Music-Take a Chance-Kevin MacLeod-incompetech-Creative Commons

Michael Ian Black Jul 31, 2018

Show notes

Comedian, actor and author Michael Ian Black sits down for a no-agenda talk about:

Podcasting
Fame
Obscurity
Comedians
Twitter
Getting arrested
Amusement park rides
Marriage and family
His challenging childhood
How he's funny - but actually very serious
The Jim Gaffigan Show, Wet Hot American Summer, Seth Meyers and more!

Hang out with us for an hour and get to know the REAL Michael Ian Black.

WATCH THIS VIDEO:

I did a mini video Q&A with Michael + you can see it on my new YouTube channel - youtube.com/reallyfamous

MICHAEL'S REACTION:

What does he say about this podcast episode? Check it out here.

https://youtu.be/zUBoMA6UdqA

GAZE AT PHOTOS:

Check us out recording this episode - http://reallyfamouspodcast.com/michael-ian-black/go

GET A FREE WEEK OF THERAPY:

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Start communicating with your therapist within 24 hours
Easily change counselors if needed
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EVERYTHING YOU WANT TO KNOW - OR DO:

- Buy Michael Ian Black's book, I'm Sad.

- Listen to Michael Ian Black's podcast, How to Be Amazing.

- Listen to his other podcast, Obscure.

- Read my New York Times piece about Jim Gaffigan's Sunday Routine.

- Follow Michael Ian Black on Twitter.

- Spread the word about Really Famous! Tell just 1, 2 or 5 friends today!

Inside Scoop - Get sneak peeks at reallyfamouspodcast.com/be-an-insider.

This episode was recorded at RIU Plaza New York Times Square.

Thank you, RIU! #itsriutime

Shout-out to JONES FAMILY FARMS in Connecticut, where I try to go every summer for phenomenally good, pick-your-own blueberries.

Connect with me!

Twitter - @kara1to1

Instagram - @reallyfamouspodcast

Facebook - @karamayerrobinson

Email - click here

Celebrity interview by Kara Mayer Robinson

Music - Take a Chance by Kevin MacLeod - incompetech - Creative Commons

Omar Epps Jul 18, 2018

Show notes

House, Shooter and Higher Learning actor Omar Epps talks family, fatherhood and fame.

You'll hear us break down:

From Fatherless to Fatherhood - Omar's honest, insightful memoir - pick up a copy now
Shooter - watch it now on Netflix or USA Network
House - watch it now on Amazon
Being a dad
Growing up without a dad
Self-publishing - why he did it and why it's tough
Mark Zuckerberg
Social media, technology and society
My unfair advantage as an interviewer

EXTRAS!

Photos - See Omar and me recording this episode.

Bonus video #1 - Watch Omar's Quickfire Q&A VIDEO.

Bonus video #2 - Watch Omar's reaction to this interview.

GET A FREE WEEK OF THERAPY

From our sponsor, BetterHelp:

Convenient, affordable, private online counseling. Anytime, anywhere.

To get your free, one-week trial with a licensed therapist online, click here.

BetterHelp offers:

Unlimited, affordable, convenient, secure, private counseling
4 communication modes: text, chat, phone and video
Start communicating with your therapist within 24 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

Inside Scoop - Get sneak peeks at reallyfamouspodcast.com/be-an-insider.

Connect with Kara

Twitter - @kara1to1

Instagram - @reallyfamouspodcast

Facebook - @karamayerrobinson

Email - click here

Celebrity interview by Kara Mayer Robinson

Music - Take a Chance by Kevin MacLeod - incompetech - Creative Commons

Aida Turturro Jul 12, 2018

Show notes

Original air date May 15, 2017

The Sopranos actress Aida Turturro invites me into her Montauk beach home. Pull up a chair and join us as we relax and Aida opens up about:

James Gandolfini
filming The Sopranos
life
love
acting
Italy
dogs
cousins John Turturro and Nick Turturro
overcoming struggles
fame
money
family
being a Hollywood outsider

More of Aida Turturro and Kara (photos, links, etc): https://www.reallyfamouspodcast.com/aida-turturro

Get a shout-out from Kara: Patreon.com/ReallyFamous

Behind-the-scenes photos - ReallyFamousPodcast.com

Support the show for $3 - Patreon.com/reallyfamous

Insider news - ReallyFamousPodcast.com/be-an-insider

Twitter - @kara1to1

Instagram - @reallyfamouspodcast

Facebook - @karamayerrobinson

Take our 2-minute survey -

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XTFVN7L

Talk to Kara - click here

GET A FREE WEEK OF THERAPY

From our sponsor, BetterHelp:

Convenient, affordable, private online counseling. Anytime, anywhere.

To get your free, one-week trial with a licensed therapist 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.

Celebrity interview by Kara Mayer Robinson

Music-Take a Chance-Kevin MacLeod-incompetech-Creative Commons

Joe Mantegna and Kirsten Vangsness Jul 03, 2018

Show notes

Iconic actor Joe Mantegna drops by for a sit-down with Kara to discuss:

Criminal Minds
The Simpsons - 27 years as the voice of Fat Tony
The Godfather Part 3
Glengarry Glen Ross
Al Pacino's best and worst movies
Why Joe is Ricky and his wife is Lucy
His daughters, Mia and Gia
Italy, LA, Chicago
Carroll O'Connor
Seinfeld reruns
Why people think he was in The Usual Suspects

BONUS! You'll hear from Chazz Palminteri

BONUS: You'll hear from Joe's Criminal Minds co-star Kirsten Vangsness.

EXTRAS!

Photos - See Joe Mantegna, Kirsten Vangsness and Kara behind the scenes.

Bonus video #1 - Watch Joe Mantegna's Quickfire Q&A VIDEO.

Bonus video #2 - Watch Kirsten Vangsness talk Criminal Minds, her personal "bag of rocks" and what people don't know about her.

Chazz Palminteri - Listen to Kara's interview with Chazz right now - reallyfamouspodcast.com/chazz-palminteri

GET A FREE WEEK OF THERAPY:

From our sponsor, BetterHelp:

Convenient, affordable, private online counseling. Anytime, anywhere.

To get your free, 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.

Watch Joe in Criminal Minds - Saturdays and Mondays on WEtv

Inside Scoop - Get sneak peeks at reallyfamouspodcast.com/be-an-insider.

This episode was recorded at RIU Plaza New York Times Square.

Thank you, RIU! #itsriutime

Connect with Kara

Twitter - @kara1to1

Instagram - @reallyfamouspodcast

Facebook - @karamayerrobinson

Email - click here

Celebrity interview by Kara Mayer Robinson

Music - Take a Chance by Kevin MacLeod - incompetech - Creative Commons

Chris Lowell Jun 26, 2018

Show notes

The GLOW, Private Practice and Veronica Mars star - and Rob Lowe's doppelganger! - gets into the podcast groove and talks:

Tim Daly and Taye Diggs
Up in the Air
The Help
The Jinx
Killing Eve
Safe - with Dexter!
Hair and makeup
Looking like a grandpa
His "Y2K fears of technology"
Silver gelatin photography
Why LA made him claustrophobic
Victorian pageant parties
Why he's in Florence, Italy, for a month
Why SNL is the ONLY show he watches
Live Aid
New York
How famous you should be - or feel - if you're a guest on Really Famous
Why he says "I'll gladly ride those coattails as long as I can."

Stick around for the end!

You'll be treated to TWO extra behind-the-scenes fun bits. Stay tuned!

Watch Chris in GLOW on Netflix now!

Watch Kara's recommendations for Chris - Safe and Killing Eve.

Snag Chris's photography - chrislowellphotography.com

EXTRAS!

Photos - Chris dressed in a spiffy, spunky grandpa ensemble + Kara

Video - See Chris do a rapid-fire mini interview

Inside Scoop - Get sneak peeks at reallyfamouspodcast.com

This episode was recorded at RIU Plaza New York Times Square.

Thank you, RIU! #itsriutime

More celebs you can get to know:

Tim Daly - from Private Practice, natch! - reallyfamouspodcast.com/tim-daly

Diedrich Bader - a similarly philosophical thinker reallyfamouspodcast.com/diedrich-bader

Chat up REALLY FAMOUS on social media.

Hashtag #reallyfamous

Twitter - @kara1to1

Instagram - @reallyfamouspodcast

Facebook - @karamayerrobinson

Email - click here

Celebrity interview by Kara Mayer Robinson

Music - Take a Chance - Kevin MacLeod - Incompetech - Creative Commons

Rhea Seehorn Jun 13, 2018

Show notes

The Better Call Saul star kicks back with Kara and talks:

Better Call Saul
Breaking Bad
Kim Wexler's ponytail
Al Pacino's hair
The Godfather Part 3
Getting recognized (or not)
Getting married (or not)
Planning her wedding (or not)
Shopping for a wedding venue
Auditioning
Being directed
Coming off the high from filming Better Call Saul
Whitney
Life of a freelancer
Imposter syndrome

This is one of those episodes that feels like you're hanging out with two old friends catching up on this, that and the other thing. Enjoy!

EXTRAS!

Photos - Rhea and Kara in her hotel room

Video - See Rhea Seehorn do a rapid-fire mini interview

Inside Scoop - Get sneak peeks at reallyfamouspodcast.com

Listen to interviews mentioned on this episode:

Michael McKean aka Chuck McGill - reallyfamouspodcast.com/michael-mckean

Zoe Lister-Jones from Whitney and Life in Pieces - reallyfamouspodcast.com/zoe-listerjones

Annette O'Toole talks about watching Better Call Saul with her husband, Michael McKean - reallyfamouspodcast.com/annette-otoole

Chat up REALLY FAMOUS on social media.

Hashtag #reallyfamous

Twitter - @kara1to1

Instagram - @reallyfamouspodcast

Facebook - @karamayerrobinson

Email - click here

Watch Better Call Saul on AMC.

New season starts August 6.

Catch up on seasons 1-3 now on Netflix.

Celebrity interview by Kara Mayer Robinson

Music - Take a Chance - Kevin MacLeod - Incompetech - Creative Commons

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