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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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Scott Hamilton Jun 04, 2018

Show notes

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 and Kara at La Pulperia

Inside Scoop - Get sneak peeks at reallyfamouspodcast.com

Chat up REALLY FAMOUS on social media!

Hashtag #reallyfamous

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See the private side of even more public peeps!

Cesar Millan - reallyfamouspodcast.com/cesar

Tim Gunn - reallyfamouspodcast.com/tim-gunn

Daymond John - reallyfamouspodcast.com/daymond-john

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Eric Braeden May 23, 2018

Show notes

Eric Braeden has one of the most recognized faces around the world. Why? People EVERYWHERE are addicted to his soap opera, The Young and the Restless, even if they don't admit it! And Victor Newman, his character, is a fan favorite.

Eric has been approached by HUGE stars who adore him on TV, like Mohammed Ali, Aretha Franklin and Nancy Reagan.

Even if you don't watch soaps, you know Eric Braeden from Titanic, How I Met Your Mother, The Rat Patrol, Mission Impossible, Mary Tyler Moore and Colossus The Forbin Project.

In this interview, he talks about it ALL, including how fame almost ruined him - and why he once hated his Young and the Restless gig.

PS His voice is pretty darn cool.

EXTRAS!

Photos - See Eric Braeden at his home in LA and a few selfies we took.

Bonus video 1 - Eric Braeden's nice people list

Bonus video 2 - See Eric explain how he learns his lines

Buy Eric's book - I'll Be Damned

Inside Scoop - Get sneak peeks at reallyfamouspodcast.com

SAY HI!

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Timothy Busfield May 09, 2018

Show notes

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 much he adores being a parent and now a grandfather. This is me, after all. How could I not get personal?!?

By the end of our intimate interview, you'll feel like you know Tim personally.

EXTRAS!

Photos - See our fun and blurry behind-the-scenes pics!

Bonus video #1 - Tim Busfield's Free Association Speed Round

Bonus video #2 - See Tim say nice things about Really Famous. Thanks, Tim.

Inside Scoop - Get Sneak Peeks at reallyfamouspodcast.com.

See Tim in Designated Survivor - Wednesday at 10 | 9 c on ABC.

Big thanks to The Oasis at Death Valley for sponsoring this episode!

Love Star Wars? For "May the 4th," they're offering an unofficial tour of Death Valley filming locations with special bookings.
Visit oasisatdeathvalley.com/offers for details.

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

Thank you, RIU! #itsriutime

Contribute $3 to the show - Patreon.com/reallyfamous

Connect with Kara

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Jeremy Wade Apr 30, 2018

Show notes

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 "proper" career
How he went from nothing to big time

By the end, you'll know Jeremy Wade inside and out!

EXTRAS!

Photos - Have a behind-the-scenes look!

Video - Jeremy Wade's Speed Round Q&A

Inside Scoop - Get Sneak Peeks at reallyfamouspodcast.com.

Watch Jeremy Wade's Mighty Rivers - Sunday nights at 9 pm ET on Animal Planet.

Big thanks to Orvis for sponsoring this episode!

Get free shipping at Orvis.com with the code FAMOUS - 'til May 14
Find a free Fly Fishing 101 class near you at Orvis.com/ff101

Love ya, Really Famous supporters!

Shout-out to Yvette! Thanks for your support.

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Connect with Kara

Twitter - @kara1to1

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Facebook - @karamayerrobinson

Email - click here

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

Thank you, RIU!

Free GIVEAWAY

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Ends May 1.

Enter at reallyfamouspodcast.com/giveaway.

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Michael Imperioli Apr 18, 2018

Show notes

It's Christopher from The Sopranos, Eddie from Alex, Inc. Spider from Goodfellas and the author of a new coming-of-age novel, The Perfume Burned His Eyes.

You'll hear Michael break down The Sopranos, what he learned from David Chase, behind-the-scenes secrets to his pivotal scene with Joe Pesci in the classic gangster film Goodfellas and his work with Spike Lee.

He also gets personal! You'll learn why he stalked his wife, where he grew up and who he really is. Hint: It's not Christopher Moltisanti.

Big thanks to our new sponsor, On Location Tours!

Book a seat on The Sopranos Tour today at onlocationtours.com!

Buy Michael's book, The Perfume Burned His Eyes.

Watch Michael's new TV series, Alex, Inc.

EXTRAS!

Photos of Michael Imperioli & Kara and Alex, Inc.

Bonus Video - Twitter Q&A with Michael on The Sopranos

Extra Video Clip - Michael's reaction to this interview

One More Video Clip - Final scene of The Sopranos - Kara visits the scene of the crime (Holsten's).

Free GIVEAWAY!

Enter to win 2 free tickets to The Sopranos Tour (by May 1) - reallyfamouspodcast.com/giveaway

More The Sopranos!

My Aida Turturro interview

My Tim Daly interview

My Danny Aiello interview

My Chazz Palminteri interview

My Edie Falco piece in The New York Times

My Edie Falco piece in The Wall Street Journal

My Jamie-Lynn Sigler cover story for WebMD Magazine

On Twitter, check out @TheSopranosClub and @TheSopranosShow

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Cesar Millan - Part 2 Apr 16, 2018

Show notes

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 today!

Learn more about Cesar's dog training programs, live performances, pet resort and pet products at Cesar's Way.

EXTRAS!

Photos of Cesar, Kara, Junior and Benson

Bonus Video - Quickie Q&A with Cesar

Extra Video Clip - Cesar's reaction to this interview

One More Video Clip - Kara getting ready to meet Cesar (with a wrinkly top)

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Cesar Millan - Part 1 Apr 09, 2018

Show notes

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 most famous dog trainer and dog guru on the planet.

But wait, there's more!

Stay tuned for the Cesar Millan BONUS episode, coming soon.

Big thanks to our sponsors, Fresh Patch and Pet Playgrounds!

Visit FreshPatch.com and PetPlaygrounds.com.

Learn more about Cesar's dog training programs, live performances, pet resort and pet products at Cesar's Way.

EXTRAS!

Photos of Cesar, Kara, Junior and Benson

Bonus Video - Quickie Q&A with Cesar

Extra Video Clip - Cesar's reaction to this interview

One More Video Clip - Kara getting ready to meet Cesar (with a wrinkly top)

Be a Really Famous Insider

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Fabio. Mar 26, 2018

Show notes

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.

EXTRAS!

Photos of Fabio and Kara

Video clip #1 - Fabio's reaction to this interview

Video clip #2 - Setting up at the Automobile Driving Museum

Video clip #3 - Kara at Barnes and Noble

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Marin Ireland Mar 15, 2018

Show notes

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

Extra clips