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Famous and Gravy: Dead celebrity biographies

14th Street Studios | Michael Osborne

We explore the lives of notable people and asks what their stories can teach us about ourselves. It’s part obituary podcast, part biography, and part existential detective work.Think you know everything about some of modern history’s most recognizable figures? We’re Amit and Michael, two pop culture enthusiasts who upend your assumptions about the iconic and the famous. Because that’s where you find the “gravy” – the rich, flavorful sauce that brings out the best parts of the dish that is

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65:13

Counterculture Sex Symbol (Peter Fonda)

Famous and Gravy: Dead celebrity biographies ·

2022/02/09

This person died in 2019, age 79. He inspired John Lennon to write the line “I know what it’s like to be dead” in the Beatles’ song “She Said She Said.” In the 1970s and 80s, his career cooled, while that of his sister flourished. He earned an Oscar nomination for “Easy Rider.” Today’s dead celebrity is Peter Fonda. Famous & Gravy is created and co-hosted by Amit Kapoor and Michael Osborne. This episode was produced by Jacob Weiss. For updates on the show, please sign up for our mailing list at

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58:25

Wiry Gadfly (Ross Perot)

Famous and Gravy: Dead celebrity biographies ·

2022/02/02

This person died in 2019 at age 89. He had a squeaky, country-boy twang and ears that stuck out like on a Mad Magazine cover. He made a fortune in computer services. In 1979 he staged a commando raid that freed two of his employees from captivity in revolutionary Iran. He ran for president of the USA as a 3rd party candidate in 1992 and 1996. Today’s dead celebrity is H Ross Perot. Famous & Gravy is created and co-hosted by Amit Kapoor and Michael Osborne. This episode was produced by Jacob Weiss

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Baseball's Loveable Mainstay (Yogi Berra)

Famous and Gravy: Dead celebrity biographies ·

2022/01/26

This person died in 2015 at age 90. He was known in part for his proverbs, which testified to a goofy and philosophical nature. He inspired a cartoon character. He appeared in a number of television advertisements including for Miller Lite and Yoo-Hoo chocolate drink. As a catcher, he played the most grueling position in baseball. Today’s dead celebrity is Yogi Berra. Famous & Gravy is created and co-hosted by Amit Kapoor and Michael Osborne. This episode was produced by Morgan Honaker. For updates

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50:06

Dapper Brit (Roger Moore)

Famous and Gravy: Dead celebrity biographies ·

2022/01/19

This person died in 2017 at age 89. Early on, he expressed interest in becoming a commercial artist, and worked while a teenager at an animation company. Though he was not American, he was well known to American audiences. He was the oldest James Bond ever hired for films in the official series. Today’s dead celebrity is Roger Moore. Famous & Gravy is created and co-hosted by Amit Kapoor and Michael Osborne. This episode was produced by Morgan Honaker. For updates on the show, please sign up for our

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49:38

Ringside Gentleman (Mean Gene Okerlund)

Famous and Gravy: Dead celebrity biographies ·

2022/01/12

This person died in 2019 at age 76. He was a mild-mannered figure, and often appeared on air in elegant attire. He got his nickname from the future governor of Minnesota, Jesse Ventura. His professionalism helped lend a certain gravitas to an enterprise that was hardly known for it. Today's dead celebrity is Gene Okerlund, better known as “Mean Gene.” Famous & Gravy is created and co-hosted by Amit Kapoor and Michael Osborne. This episode was produced by Morgan Honaker. For updates on the show,

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54:03

Sonorous Actor (Leonard Nimoy)

Famous and Gravy: Dead celebrity biographies ·

2022/01/05

This person died in 2015 at age 83. His artistic pursuits included poetry, photography, and music, in addition to acting. In 1970 he released a country album. He wrote two autobiographies – the first published in 1975 was called, I am not Spock, and the second, published in 1995, was called I am Spock. Today's dead celebrity is Leonard Nimoy. Famous & Gravy is created and co-hosted by Amit Kapoor and Michael Osborne. This episode was produced by Morgan Honaker. For updates on the show, please sign

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45:49

Mother's Premonition (Vidal Sassoon)

Famous and Gravy: Dead celebrity biographies ·

2021/12/29

This person died in 2012 at age 84. He was known for fashioning his clients’ hair into geometric shapes and sharp angles to complement their facial bone structure. He became a business pioneer, creating a line of hair products under his name. Today's dead celebrity is Vidal Sassoon. Famous & Gravy is created and co-hosted by Amit Kapoor and Michael Osborne. This episode was produced by Morgan Honaker. For updates on the show, please sign up for our mailing list at famousandgravy.com. Also, play our

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41:32

Unapologetic Opulence (Robin Leach)

Famous and Gravy: Dead celebrity biographies ·

2021/12/29

This person died in 2018 at age 76. He was widely recognized and just as widely parodied. He had a distinctive, British-accented voice and exuberant, exclamation-point delivery. Today's dead celebrity is Robin Leach. Famous & Gravy is created and co-hosted by Amit Kapoor and Michael Osborne. This episode was produced by Morgan Honaker. For updates on the show, please sign up for our mailing list at famousandgravy.com. Also, play our mobile quiz app at deadoraliveapp.com Transcript of this episode

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Trailer: Announcing Famous & Gravy

Famous and Gravy: Dead celebrity biographies ·

2021/12/18

A conversation about what matters most in life, and what's gravy... one dead celebrity at a time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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