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Really Famous with Kara Mayer Robinson

Kara Mayer Robinson

The most intimate, real talks you"ll find with celebrities. From 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.

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32:41

Joe Mantegna.

Really Famous with Kara Mayer Robinson ·

2019/08/19

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

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51:55

Liris Crosse

Really Famous with Kara Mayer Robinson ·

2019/08/12

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

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01:07:58

Chazz Palminteri.

Really Famous with Kara Mayer Robinson ·

2019/08/05

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

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57:58

Alan Cumming

Really Famous with Kara Mayer Robinson ·

2019/07/29

Alan Cumming has an FAQ page on his website. That's because he's been interviewed soooo many times and he's done with the same ol' questions. That's actually perfect for me because I can't stand same ol' questions either. But! He has done so many things (mastered theater, won a Tony, starred in hit TV series like The Good Wife -- he played Eli Gold -- and now Instinct, starred in everything from Doctor Who to Sex and the City and Spy Kids, co-hosted the Tonys, made albums, received 40+ awards for

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01:07:02

Tony Goldwyn.

Really Famous with Kara Mayer Robinson ·

2019/07/22

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,

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54:06

Jessica Hecht

Really Famous with Kara Mayer Robinson ·

2019/07/15

Tony-nominated actress Jessica Hecht always brings the goods! Remember her on Friends? She was Ross's ex-wife's wife, Susan. And Breaking Bad? She played Walter White's wealthy ex-partner, Gretchen. A View from the Bridge? Seriously. And now ... The 24 Hour Musicals and the sweet new Netflix series Special. Jessica popped over to the RIU Plaza New York Times Square recently and after recording this fun podcast (more on that in a minute), we did an EXTRA video Q&A. Check it out on my YouTube

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23:17

BONUS: Steve Zahn EXTRA + Rick Gomez Q+A

Really Famous with Kara Mayer Robinson ·

2019/07/11

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

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01:02:12

Steve Zahn

Really Famous with Kara Mayer Robinson ·

2019/07/08

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. 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

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01:06:38

Tim Daly: The Original

Really Famous with Kara Mayer Robinson ·

2019/07/01

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

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01:13:51

Michael Imperioli returns!

Really Famous with Kara Mayer Robinson ·

2019/06/24

Michael Imperioli (The Sopranos, Goodfellas, Summer of Sam) and I do an impromptu podcast - and it's so relaxed that you'll have a 100% different experience than when you listened to his original episode of Really Famous. You'll hear: Who he based Christopher Moltisanti on (a real-life person! who has no idea!) Why he said "F that" about David Chase Why he knew James Gandolfini really well, but Edie Falco didn't Who he stays in touch with from The Sopranos Who he hangs out with What he does when

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01:25:08

Peter Hermann.

Really Famous with Kara Mayer Robinson ·

2019/06/17

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 it's The Peter Hermann Show and I'm his first guest. In fact, we record an extra episode later on, with Peter as host and me as guest. Subscribe to Really Famous now and get it now. We talk Younger, Charles, Liza, Maggie and whether

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56:41

Nicky Petito

Really Famous with Kara Mayer Robinson ·

2019/06/10

Comedian and celebrity impressionist Nicky Petito does a SPOT-ON Tony Soprano. (You won't believe it.) Spike Lee loves him. Michael Rapaport helped him go viral. Danny Aiello is his favorite - and he says my interview with Danny is the only podcast he's ever listened to straight through. I invited him on the show specifically to entertain YOU! Get ready. You'll hear impressions of: Tony Soprano Danny Aiello Ray Liotta Al Pacino Robert DeNiro Donald Trump Matthew McConaughey Adam Sandler and more!

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01:39:48

Jay Mohr

Really Famous with Kara Mayer Robinson ·

2019/06/03

Jay Mohr, aka Jon Mohr, aka JJ Mohr, is here! This is an episode like no other. He's funny. He's serious. It's light. It's deep. We go off the rails. Repeatedly. I analyze him. He analyzes me. You'll love it. Or you'll hate it. Savor the whole thing. Or shake it off as soon as you decide this episode's not for you. You'll hear about: Marriage and divorce Life coaching and therapy Intuitive people Living in the deep end of the pool His public divorce Two people being real and honest How

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01:02:42

Greyson Chance

Really Famous with Kara Mayer Robinson ·

2019/05/28

Greyson Chance became famous in the span of about three days ... thanks to Ellen DeGeneres, Lady Gaga + Ashton Kutcher. Sit back for an incredible story. You'll hear: How Ashton Kutcher, Ellen DeGeneres and Lady Gaga changed his life, basically overnight His ongoing relationship with Ellen Personal advice Greyson's friend "Gaga" (aka LG) gave him Jimmy Iovine Why Greyson feels so old even though he's 21 Netflix, AMC Stubs, HBO, Whiplash and Ghost True Detective, Sharp Objects, My Brilliant Friend

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01:35:15

Christopher Knight

Really Famous with Kara Mayer Robinson ·

2019/05/20

Yes, it's Peter Brady! From The Brady Bunch. I met Chris at his beautiful beach home in Southern California (check it out here). I met his wife, Cara, and his cat, Titus. Then Chris and I sat down for a long time. He told me about how he got into show business, how the Brady Bunch environment saved him, in a way, from his not-so-perfect home life, and why his relationship with Kara is evidence that he's now in a healthy place. And yes, he shares tons of behind-the-scenes Brady Bunch scoop! Like

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01:27:42

Jeremy Sisto

Really Famous with Kara Mayer Robinson ·

2019/05/13

Jeremy Sisto (FBI, Six Feet Under, Law and Order, Waitress) and I laugh and dig deep on everything from snowplow parenting to social faux-pas to the power of therapy to his fabulously layered Six Feet Under character, Billy Chenowith. # Join us as we hit on: Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club, Faces of Death Before Sunrise, Before Sunset, Before Midnight FBI (Jeremy plays Asst. Special Agent in Charge Jubal Valentine) Suburgatory Law and Order Alan Ball Adam Driver Kumail Nanjiani Momo Snowplow

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41:06

Tippi Hedren

Really Famous with Kara Mayer Robinson ·

2019/05/06

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

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01:11:00

Anthony Mendez

Really Famous with Kara Mayer Robinson ·

2019/04/29

Jane the Virgin narrator and movie trailer voice artist Anthony Mendez could entertain me all day with his deep voice! Anthony will entertain you too, starting with a little gem to kick off the podcast. His voice! What he shares about his life as a voice actor is equally entertaining. Sit back (or walk your dog...or commute to work...or run a few miles...) and enjoy. You'll hear us bond over small-town New Jersey and: Where his "Latin Lover Narrator" voice came from His recent move from New Jersey

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01:09:02

Yeardley Smith

Really Famous with Kara Mayer Robinson ·

2019/04/22

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, now in season 4. 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

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01:28:34

Jason Ritter

Really Famous with Kara Mayer Robinson ·

2019/04/08

Jason 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)

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