
Being Famous Podcast
Hear 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!
Episodes
27 episodes
VH1 Show Host- Aamer Haleem
Aamer 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 Se...
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1:04:17

Musician - Raj Punjabi
Raj 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...
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36:43

YouTuber - Scott on Tape
From 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 ...
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1:21:14

Musician - John Kunkel from The New Division
The 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 a...
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1:04:42

Victoria Skim Boards' Tex Haines
Tex 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...
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Rapper - Kid Sensation
Also 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 b...
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Singer - Corina
Hailing 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 th...
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1:02:43

Radio DJ - Michael Ricker
Former 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 ra...
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Musician - Josh Paskowitz
Josh 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-fi...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:03:18

Actress - LaLa Sloatman
Lala 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 Unc...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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1:20:34

Musician - Damen Heyward
Damen 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...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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1:13:03

Actor - Todd Duffey
Todd 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 playe...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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1:24:51

Musician - Garfield Bright
Garfield 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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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1:45:29

Rapper - DC Glenn
DC 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 su...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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1:31:17

Actor - Cort McCown
Cort 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'...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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1:04:43

Actress - Katherine Kendall
Katherine 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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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1:07:01

Musician - Amanda Kramer
Amanda 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 2...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:21:50

Actor - Erin Blunt
Erin 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 ol...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:29:58

Rapper - Kid Sensation
Kid Sensation (Xola Malik) was part of Sir Mix-A-Lot's crew back in the late 80's and early 90's. Xola, who was born and raised in Seattle Washington, hooked-up with Sir-Mix-A-Lot at an early age, where he began Dj'ing parties around the Seattl...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:45:59

Musician - Clive Farrington
Clive 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, prio...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:35:58

Actress - Diane Franklin
Diane 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 Las...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:21:39

Musician - Steve Kilbey
Steve 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 so...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:24:51

Actor - Matt Adler
Matt 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
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:23:52

Actor - Frank Jasper
Frank 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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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27:44

Musician - Stevie B
Stevie 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 B...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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1:08:55
