Being Famous Podcast
27 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsHear the stories of actors & musicians who were once known to the world! Find out what they're doing today & what it was like, Being Famous!
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VH1 Show Host- Aamer Haleem
December 12, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 44.2 MBAamer Haleem was the host of the TV show, Bands Reunited. The show aired on VH-1 for 2 seasons, from 2004-2005. As the host, Aamer traveled the world in an effort to reunite bands from decades past. Some of the bands included were A Flock Of Seagulls, ABC, Kajagoogoo, Klymaxx, Romeo Void, and many more! Aamer talks about how he got his start in television, how he landed the gig as host of Bands Reunited, the process of producing an episode, why the show came to an end, what he's doing today,...
Musician - Raj Punjabi
September 21, 2023 16:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBRaj Punjabi was the original drummer of 90's Alt Rock Band, Green Day, before they were known as Green Day. Green Day would go on to have immense success in the 90's and into the 2000's. Raj was with the band for 5 years before leaving. In this episode, Raj talks about why he left the band, if he has any regrets on leaving, who some of his favorite drummers are, and much more!
YouTuber - Scott on Tape
September 06, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBFrom movie locations to celebrity gravesites, Scott travels from Canada throughout the United States, to bring you unique and interesting content! Scott also talks about meeting one of his favorite celebrities and musicians, George Michael. We go one-on-one to learn about the creation of his YouTube channel, what's in store for the future and much more!
Musician - John Kunkel from The New Division
June 30, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBThe New Division was founded in 2005 in Riverside, CA. Although a huge fan of the band Oasis, lead vocalist John Kunkel, was heavily inspired by bands such as Tears for Fears, New Order and Depeche Mode. The New Division has released 5 albums and a plethora of EP’s and singles. John talks to Clif about the early days of The New Division, what touring is like, the numerous music videos the band has released, how he makes a living outside of The New Division, and so much more!
Victoria Skim Boards' Tex Haines
June 23, 2023 16:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBTex is Co-Founder and President of iconic Skimboard brand, Victoria Skimboards. Founded in 1976, in Laguna Beach, CA. Victoria is still active today and is the premiere manufacturer of Skimboards. Victoria sponsors over 40 riders, including men and women. Tex talks to Clif about the history of skimboarding, the process of creating a skimboard, Laguna Beach, where some of the best skimming exists, the business side of Victoria, and so much more! @victoriaskimboards @texhaines www.ocean.victor...
Rapper - Kid Sensation
June 16, 2023 16:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBAlso known as Xola Malik, Kid Sensation was part of Sir Mix-A-Lot’s crew back in the late 80’s. Xola, would go on to have a very successful solo career, selling over 1.5 million albums worldwide. Xola is still releasing music, acting, writing books and mentoring today’s youth. Xola talks to Clif about West Coast rap, the making of his Westsyde video, what it takes to make the Kid Sensation brand work, the last time he ate at a legendary restaurant Dick’s, and so much more! @therealkidsensati...
Singer - Corina
June 09, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBHailing from Bronx, NY. Corina released her debut single “Out of Control” in 1987. In 1991, she scored a #6 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, with her song “Temptation.” Corina would go on to make appearances on Regis and Kathie Lee, Showtime at the Apollo, and Cub MTV. Corina talks to Clif about her hit song Temptation, the making of the Temptation video, whether she considers her music as Freestyle, and so much more! @thefirstcorina www.thefirstcorina.com
Radio DJ - Michael Ricker
June 02, 2023 16:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBFormer on-air radio personality, Michael Ricker, also known as Ricker, held on-air positions at legendary rock stations 98 Rock in Tampa, FL. and KISW in Seattle, WA. A former Billboard Award Winning Dj, Ricker would go on to leave the radio industry to work in the cannabis industry. Today, Ricker is Co- Owner/Chief Creative Officer of Leaf Magazine. Ricker talks to Clif about his time as a child on the Bozo Show, his radio career, how much weed he smokes, his current project Leaf Magazine,...
Musician - Josh Paskowitz
May 26, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBJosh Paskowitz is the son of Doc Paskowitz. The Paskowitz family has been described by the New York Times, as “the first family of surfing.” Josh is also a former member of alternative rock group, The Flys. In1998, The Flys scored a top-five hit on the Modern Rock Charts with their single, Got You Where I Want You. After The Flys, Josh would go on to become a renowned artist in San Clemente, CA and form his current band, StarZero. Josh talks to Clif about his time with The Flys, growing up a...
Actress - LaLa Sloatman
December 14, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBLala Sloatman began her acting career in the mid 1980's, due to being run over by a car in Santa Barbara, CA. Lala would move to Los Angeles, CA. to have surgery repaired to her crushed ankle. While in LA, she lived with her Uncle, Frank Zappa and her Aunt. Lala caught the acting bug from her cousin, Moon Unit Zappa. Lala, would go onto appear in several movies throughout the 80's, including: Dream A Little Dream, Watchers, Pump Up the Volume, Tequila Sunrise and more! She would also date th...
Musician - Damen Heyward
October 20, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 50.2 MBDamen Heyward, was a founding member of the 1980's R&B Group, 4 By Four. He would also go on to be a member of legendary R&B group, the Force MD's. 4 By Four would go on to release 3 singles, off their 1987 self titled debut album. The song they are most well known for, Come Over, was written and produced by Melvin Riley, of Ready For The World. Come Over peaked at #10 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles Chart, staying on the chart for 14 weeks. 4 By Four, would release one album and a total ...
Actor - Todd Duffey
April 16, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBTodd has appeared in numerous tv shows and movies. Todd, was born in Raleigh, NC, but later moved to Texas, where he began his acting career. His first notable movie role, was in the 1990 film, Across Five Aprils, where he played the character of Jethro Creighton. In 1995, Todd appeared in an episode of Walker, Texas Ranger. While living in Texas, Todd auditioned for and landed the role of Brian in the 1999 Cult Classic Movie, Office Space. While in Texas, he also landed the voice-role, of S...
Musician - Garfield Bright
March 16, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 72.5 MBGarfield Bright, is a member of the R&B quartet, Shai. Formed at Howard University, Shai would go on to achieve Double Platinum status. Their biggest hit, If I Ever Fall In Love, peaked at #2 on the Hot 100 Chart, in 1992. The song was held off from the #1 position by Whitney Houston's, I Will Always Love You. The group would go on to release several albums, including Blackface (1995), which achieved moderate success. In this episode, we go into great detail about Shai’s debut album, If I Ev...
Rapper - DC Glenn
February 01, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBDC Glenn, also known as The Brain Supreme, is a founding member of the hip-hop duo, Tag Team. Tag Team's hit single, Whoomp, There It Is! would achieve worldwide success in the early-mid 90's. The song was recorded in 1993. DC, was raised in Colorado and attended college at Sacramento State in California. He would later move to Atlanta, Georgia. Once in Atlanta, DC became the head Dj at Atlanta's premiere adult entertainment club, Magic City. Listen to DC, as he talks about why he moved from...
Actor - Cort McCown
December 24, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBCort has appeared in numerous tv shows and movies. Cort, was raised in Oklahoma but later moved to Los Angeles. The first movie he appeared in, was the 1980's classic, Teen Wolf. Although uncredited, this would help propel Cort's acting career. Cort landed a supporting role as Quint, in the 1987 teen classic movie, Can't Buy Me Love. After Can't Buy Me Love, he would take some time off from acting, but would later go on to appear in a wide array of tv shows and movies. Today, Cort's main foc...
Actress - Katherine Kendall
December 02, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 46.1 MBKatherine has appeared in a wide array of television shows and movies. Katherine was born in Memphis, TN. She would later move to New York to study at; The American Academy of Dramatic Arts. While living in New York, she landed her first major role, where she played the character of Molly, in The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles. She then moved to Los Angeles, in 1995. One year later in 1996, she appeared alongside John Favreau and Vince Vaughn in the 1996 Cult Classic, Swingers. Listen to Kat...
Actress - Katherine Kendall
December 02, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 46.1 MBKatherine has appeared in a wide array of television shows and movies. Katherine was born in Memphis, TN. She would later move to New York to study at; The American Academy of Dramatic Arts. While living in New York, she landed her first major role, where she played the character of Molly, in The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles. She then moved to Los Angeles, in 1995. One year later in 1996, she appeared alongside John Favreau and Vince Vaughn in the 1996 Cult Classic, Swingers. Listen to Kat...
Musician - Amanda Kramer
October 14, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBAmanda Kramer has been a member of numerous musical groups, including: Information Society, The Golden Palominos, World Party and 10,000 Maniacs. Amanda has been a mainstay since 2002, as a member of The Psychedelic Furs. Born and raised in New York, Amanda started playing piano at 6 years old. As a member of Information Society, Amanda would be a part of the groups 1980's success, which would included two top 10 hits. Through the years, Amanda has leant her musical talent to; Siouxie Sioux,...
Actor - Erin Blunt
September 07, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBErin has appeared in numerous TV shows and movies. Erin went on to appear in all 3 of The Bad News Bears movies series. Erin was born and raised in Carson, California. He appeared in his first television commercial at 6 years old. He would later go on to appear in TV shows, like; The Waltons, Happy Days, What's Happening and more! Listen to Erin, as he shares stories about acting, what it was like to appear in all the of The Bad News Bears movies series, how he landed the role of Ahmad Abdul...
Musician - Clive Farrington
July 21, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBClive was raised in Manchester, England. He began playing the drums, at the age of 5. As the years went on, he taught himself to play the bass. Clive was in several bands, including Beau Leisure and Pacific, prior to When in Rome. When in Rome, reached #11 (1988) on the U.S. Billboard Top 40 Chart, with their hit song, The Promise. Through his career, Clive has stayed active in the music industry. Working as an artist, producer and Dj. Listen to Clive, as he talks about his time with When In...
Actress - Diane Franklin
June 30, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBDiane began her career as a model. She later transitioned to acting, in the early 80's, where she appeared in a wide variety of TV commercials. While attending college at NYU, Diane landed the female lead role, in the 1982 Cult Classic, The Last American Virgin. Diane went on to have an extensive acting career, in television and movies, through the 1980's. In 1985, she starred in another Cult Classic, Better Off Dead, where she played the role of Monique. In 1989, she appeared in Bill & Ted'...
Musician - Steve Kilbey
March 11, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBSteve Kilbey is the founding member and lead singer/bassist of, The Church. Steve, along with Peter Koppes and Nick Ward, formed The Church in the late 70's. The Church scored a Top 40 Hit in 1988 with, Under The Milky Way. Steve has written somewhere in the neighborhood of 2,000 songs and has released 14 solo albums. Steve, overcame heroin addiction in 2000. Always open and candid, Steve doesn't disappoint in this episode! Listen to Steve, as he shares stories about The Church, Marty Wilson...
Actor - Matt Adler
February 24, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBMatt has appeared in movies such as; Teen Wolf, Flight of the Navigator, White Water Summer, Dream A Little Dream, the 1987 Cult Classic, North Shore where he played the lead role of Rick Kane and more! Born and raised in California, Matt knew he wanted to become an actor while in High School. Listen to Matt, as he shares stories about acting, surfing, why he wouldn't live anywhere else, other than Los Angeles, his friendship with John Philbin (Turtle from North Shore), what it was like work...
Actor - Frank Jasper
January 29, 2020 19:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBFrank played the character of "Brain Shute" in the 1985 movie, Vision Quest. Listen to Frank, as he shares stories about filming Vision Quest, what it was like working with Matthew Modine, how he landed the role as "Brain Shute", how he had to continue to drop weight for the movie, if he met Madonna during her cameo, what he's doing today and so much more!
Musician - Stevie B
January 23, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 47.4 MBStevie B gained recognition in the South Florida club scene in 1987, with his club hit, Party Your Body. Also, the title of his debut album, which went Gold. Stevie B went onto have a string of "Freestyle" hits including, Spring Love, I Wanna Be The One and Dreamin' Of Love. He would gain worldwide recognition in 1990, with his Ballad, Because I Love You (The Postman Song) which stayed at #1 for 4 weeks! Listen to Stevie, as he shares his stories about the history of Freestyle Music, how he ...
Actor - John Philbin
December 12, 2019 02:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBJohn has appeared in movies such as; The Return of the Living Dead, Children of the Corn, Grandview USA, Tombstone, the original Point Break and the 1987 cult classic, North Shore, where he played the character of Turtle. Listen to John, as he shares stories about acting, surfing, his friendship with Eric Stoltz, the experience of being in numerous cult classics, how aging has given him a different perspective on life, what Patrick Swayze’s “day rate” was in the 90’s, scenes in North Shore w...
Actor - Joseph D'Onofrio
November 19, 2019 21:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBJoseph was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. Joseph has appeared in movies such as; Teenage Muntant Ninja Turtles, Good Fellas, Analyze That, Jungle Fever, A Bronx Tale and many more! He also appeared in 25 episodes of the TV series, Are We There Yet. He's worked with renowned directors like; Robert De Niro, Harold Ramis, Spike Lee and Martin Scorsese. Listen to Joseph, as he shares stories about his life and acting career. We also will give away 2 tickets to his stand up comedy show 1/18/20...