Really Famous with 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.
Episodes
Cody Christian
Hanging out with Cody Christian, an actor and musician who shot to fame on Pretty Little Liars, then leaped even further with Teen Wolf and All American. And with me, well, he opens up about everything you may not have seen behind the scenes. It's very personal. And a heads up, we talk about a very sensitive topic, so if you don't feel up to listening into something pretty serious, maybe save this
Brian Austin Green
I do a deep dive with Brian Austin Green, aka David Silver on Beverly Hills 90210 (also from Knots Landing, like my recent guest Donna Mills!), and I call him out on some of his theories (and validate others!) because I'm a therapist so I'm not just going to nod my head and say, "mmm hmmm." You know me by now. More about me as a therapist: https://hollywoodwellness.org Watch this talk (in two par
Tony Shalhoub
Actor extraordinaire Tony Shalhoub gets some free therapy(ish) from me. Plus, we have lots of laughs and you will too. When we get into it, which we do, Tony opens up and reveals how he got through his mental health struggles and came out stronger and healthier than ever. Yes, we talk Big Night, Wings, Monk and the Marvelous Mrs. Maisel too. And friends, OF COURSE we discuss Tim Daly, my most freq
Donna Mills
Knots Landing icon Donna Mills and I have an unexpected conversation about being in the zeitgeist at age 85, hair, makeup, mirrors, living large in your 80s, babysitting, booking podcast guests, Alec Baldwin, Patrick Duffy and more, all while wearing red. SUBSCRIBE to Really Famous & turn notifications ON ➤ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbR3_S40FqVaWfKhYOTneSQ?sub_confirmation=1 Everything a
Jim Burrows Gets Personal (not the same interview you heard on other podcasts!) (From 2022)
In honor of the late James Burrows, legendary TV director, I'm resharing our second podcast talk, from 2022. We filmed it at Jimmy's home in Los Angeles. Our first talk was on the set of Will & Grace (the remake) on the Universal Studios lot. You can hear that talk here: really-famous.com/now/jim-burrows I'm airing this as is, as it ran in 2022. I was on a mission to show you the real person behin
Judith Light
Judith Light is a badass. At work and in life. You'll see. The Tony and Emmy award-winning actress and I really connect and talk about it all, from why her Who's the Boss character, Angela Bower, resonates with so many women (then and now) to being accountable and living a big life. She's an inspiration yet as real and authentic as they come. Angela Bower would be proud! Watch Judith in her newest
Jill Kargman
The Odd Mom Out and Influenced creator, actor, author and ultimate Upper East Side New York mom and I sit down in Beverly Hills (because, of course) to talk mom identities, influencer pressure, satire, mommy and me classes and grief. Yes, all of that. And more. Let's go. Watch our video now on my YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/3PVLoIY6mW0 Links to everything: Instagram | @karamayerrobinson T
YouTuber Ryan Burton, aka "Rhino"
YouTuber Ryan Burton is like, I'm sitting with a therapist for an hour, and I'm going to use this opportunity! So we discuss all his problems, like: insecurity about how he looks, needing validation, lust, dating, marriage, fame, being a creator, ghosting and more. Watch our video now on my YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/8pTfFRFcoGE Links to everything: Instagram | @karamayerrobinson TikTok
Gina Gershon
Gina Gershon, iconic actress of Red Oaks, Showgirls, Cocktail, Face/Off, Curb Your Enthusiasm and more, and I talk parents, shadow work, image, romance and more. Let's discuss it all. Add a comment to my YouTube videos with me and Gina on my Really Famous YouTube channel here: youtube.com/reallyfamous Or drop a comment on one of the highlights and/or photos I'm sharing on Instagram here: @karamay
Eric Roberts - Bonus Episode!
Acting icon Eric Roberts joins me for a special talk about something he didn't want to talk about during our first podcast, which ran a few months ago. But he agreed to sit down and talk about it this time. It's a special bonus about stuttering, family abuse and, well, a little more than that. It's all here for you, in the raw, unpolished and as we recorded it. Please let me know what you think. L
Adam Conover
The Adam Ruins Everything creator and stand-up comic presents me with a big apology. Then we get personal. Stand-up comic and creator of the TV series Adam Ruins Everything Adam Conover makes a grand gesture and sincere apology for something we did years ago. We dive into what happened the first time we filmed—and I later scrapped—a podcast because of Adam's attitude. We rehash the situation, Ada
Steven Weber
Tim Daly talks about him often and finally, we get to sit down with him. It's Steven Weber, friends. The quintessential Steven Weber interview. The Chicago Med, Wings, The Shining, Curb Your Enthusiasm actor reveals his personal struggles and joys and how his family and friends changed everything. Plus we get into a little therapy talk. And television talk. And there's some joking around. Enjoy.
Chris Noth
This is a big, huge, revealing talk with Chris Noth. Chris is an actor. He played Detective Mike Logan on Law & Order and Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Peter Florrick on The Good Wife, and William Bishop on The Equalizer. He was nominated for Golden Globe awards for Sex and the City and for The Good Wife. He's best known as Mr. Big in the HBO series Sex and the City, the Sex and the City movies th
Mike Colter
Friends! I was super-energized by Mike Colter and I'm pretty sure you will be too. The iconic actor (Luke Cage! Evil! The Good Wife! Men in Black!) shows us who he really is -- and it's fascinating and fun. So many reveals! Watch Mike Colter and me on my Really Famous YouTube channel ➤ https://youtu.be/jSVfU87reJk Watch my talks with Mike's Evil co-star Michael Emerson ➤ Talk 1: ht
Spike Lee
A Shockingly Authentic Sit-Down with Spike Lee. Spike Lee reveals himself in the most authentic, interactive interview you've seen with the legendary filmmaker (in my humble opinion). Awkward at times, hilarious at others, and authentic every single minute. Watch me figure out which way to go when Spike challenges me on everything like: - why Spike Lee is a tough nut to crack - Spike Lee's bee
Joe Mantegna #3
Joe Mantegna says I probably know him better than any human after today's talk. So that means you know him better than most too (if you also caught our first two talks on Really Famous). The iconic actor opens up about his personal life, family, marriage, famous friends, regrets, business ventures and incredibly good perspective on life. We hit everything from Al Pacino and Diane Keaton to Fat Ton
Margaret Cho
Iconic comic Margaret Cho opens up about her real life off the stand-up comedy stage, including an intervention coordinated by friends, the two years she spent in rehab and the deaths she witnessed along the way. Plus she reveals details about her cats, their catio, hobo men who show up on your doorstep, what her therapist told her, and inside scoop on the comedians she knows (or knew) well and s
Steve Zahn from London!
I break a couple of hard fast rules of mine for Steve Zahn because it's his 3rd time on the podcast and we're in a groove. And he's in London. Also, I'm obsessed with season one of The White Lotus and must discuss it with him, as well as share my honest thoughts on where the series went from there. Find out which rules I broke and why Sean Penn comes up twice in this talk. Then go find Steve's ne
Tim Daly #7
That's right, 7. It's Tim Daly's 7th time on Really Famous, but it's our 1st time doing it in Los Angeles instead of New York. So it's different. Oh and also, Tim is married now. To Téa Leoni, who played his wife on the popular TV series Madam Secretary. Today, like always, Tim Daly doesn't holds back with me. At this point, it's two friends getting together, where the beans are spilled every tim
Michael Emerson: A New Talk
Lost, Evil, Person of Interest, Saw and theater actor Michael Emerson and I get back together in New York for a brand new, equally intriguing conversation with you. It's Michael's fourth appearance on Really Famous and as you'll hear, intriguing topics await you! Links to everything: Instagram | @karamayerrobinson TikTok | @karamayerrobinson Facebook | facebook.com/karamayerrobinson/ All the ta
Chelsie Hill
A raw, open talk with professional dancer and pioneering voice for disability representation Chelsie Hill about finding yourself, being the person you want to be, trauma, loss, how to process trauma - one step at a time - and how to turn adversity into triumph and the struggles it entails. Join me as I have a heart-to-heart with Chelsie. Check out Chelsie's organization, Rollettes, an internationa
Eric Roberts
Acting icon Eric Roberts spills the tea, clears up rumors about his relationship with his famous sister, Julia Roberts, gets emotional about his daughter, Emma Roberts, and shows why he's so reliant on his wife, Eliza. You'll see Eric start to tear up and cry when he opens up about his daughter, Emma Roberts, and get uncomfortable when he's asked about something very personal - being abused. Eric
Kaja Sokola
She testified against Harvey Weinstein and you'll be shocked by her story. Kaja Sokola is so open and shares so much. You'll hear intimate details about what happened during Kaja's encounters with Harvey Weinstein and the emotional aftermath. Links to everything: Watch the interview on my YouTube channel ➤ https://youtu.be/FI5dKMbigUk Subscribe on YouTube ➤ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbR3_S
Mitch Albom
Mitch Albom, author of Tuesdays with Morrie, The Five People You Meet in Heaven and a new book, Twice, opens up about his real-life relationships, family, kids, life lessons and new Netflix movie deal. Links to everything: Instagram | @karamayerrobinson TikTok | @karamayerrobinson Facebook | facebook.com/karamayerrobinson/ Mitch Albom's new book Twice Subscribe on YouTube ➤ https://www.youtu
Cesar Millan NEW!
I'm back at Cesar Millan's Dog Psychology Center in Southern California for an updated talk with the Dog Whisperer. Well, kind of the Dog Whisperer. That name is part of a legal battle that you'll hear more about right now, as my son Charlie and I set up cameras and voice recorders and hang out with Cesar and his dog pack at the magical place where dogs live the good life. This is Cesar's 5th ti
Jon Cryer + an update
Jon Cryer is a candid truthteller and conversationalist! If you saw the new Charlie Sheen Netflix documentary, aka Charlie Sheen, you know what I'm talking about. Hang out with the Pretty in Pink, Two and a Half Men, Supergirl actor and me for a talk filled with inside Hollywood stories about the Brat Pack, Charlie Sheen, Demi Moore and more. Find out who Jon dated, who rejected him, why he almost
Anthony LaPaglia - Amped Up Really Famous Kickoff!
Hi friends, welcome back to Really Famous. It's been a minute, I know. Thank you for sticking with me when my release schedule got, shall we say, a bit looser than usual. Well, I'm here with good news. I'm back with more content than ever. While you've been waiting patiently for new episodes to appear in Apple Podcasts or Spotify or whatever your preferred podcast app is (thank you!), I've been bu
Aisha Tyler
This episode is a whole vibe. You're about to hear me and the incredible Aisha Tyler sip margaritas, get real about life, and dive into everything from Hollywood survival to starting over. You'll laugh, you may nod your head a lot, and you may even get emotional. Aisha's not just the talented actor, stand-up comedian and host you know from "Criminal Minds" and now "Criminal Minds Evolution" p
Julian McMahon Tribute - 2 of 2
Julian McMahon Tribute - 1 of 2
Julian McMahon was a regular on Really Famous. And I'm grateful for our talks. Julian died earlier this week. When I think of Julian, I smile. I laugh. All good things. He was fun, open-minded, inquisitive, up for whatever, whether it was coming back on my podcast for a third time - but this time to interview me - or doing an impromptu dance with me on the Malibu Pier just so I'd have something fu
AJ Cook: Criminal Minds, perfectionism, marriage, trauma and triggers
AJ Cook, aka JJ Jareau on Criminal Minds and Criminal Minds: Evolution on Paramount+, joins me again and since I'm a therapist, she's been waiting to ask me a lot of questions! We hit hot-button topics like trauma, anxiety and triggers. AJ opens up about what her marriage is REALLY like, and it's probably not what you think. We get into self-doubt and soooo much wisdom coming with age. What AJ sha
Jeff Garlin
This is THE Jeff Garlin interview. All will be revealed! Jeff and I talk openly about: Jeff's bipolar disorder and how he found out VERY LATE in life How Susie Essman saved Jeff's life Why Jeff was suicidal and what he did in that moment Jeff's therapy routine Behind the scenes scoop about Curb Your Enthusiasm and his partnership with Larry David Why Jeff really left The Goldbergs
Elle Macpherson
An Unfiltered Talk with Elle Macpherson: Life, Love, and Lessons from Rockbottom to Success Today's episode features an intimate and inspiring conversation with supermodel, entrepreneur and business powerhouse Elle Macpherson. She shares her incredible journey beyond the spotlight. We dive into everything—her book, her wellness journey, her thoughts on confidence, sobriety, aging, breast c
Carla Hall
Top Chef icon and Food Network icon Carla Hall dishes on style inspo, thrift shops, hair color, bad breakups, Eat Pray Love moments, sidelining RSV before it sidelines you, rocking your "sexties," Top Chef earth-shattering moments, losing The Chew gig, mindset, therapy and more. Follow me on social media for behind-the-scenes photos and clips ➤ · Instagram | @karamayerrobinson ·
Beverly D'Angelo classic
This is my classic talk with Beverly D'Angelo. Bev and I were texting last week and decided it's time to record a new talk, especially since she's been up to a lot since we first recorded this talk in 2019. But we're having some trouble coordinating our schedules, so I'm running this one now because it's a fun one with juicy stories and it's entirely possible we won't get that new one on the books
Harry Hamlin
From L.A. Law to Mad Men, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, 80 for Brady and In the Kitchen with Harry, iconic actor Harry Hamlin opens up about gratitude and the law of attraction, how he avoided jail time and a dangerous "movie star" path, saying goodbye to his alcoholic mother, studying psychology, wishing he could thank a few specific people, and how to make the ultimate bolognese sauce. Than
Jason Ritter ... a classic
The Matlock reboot is huge! Are you watching? I've been trying to have Matlock actor Jason Ritter (also known for Parenthood, Gravity Falls, Joan of Arcadia, etc) back on Really Famous after this excellent talk from 2019 but we just haven't worked it out yet, so I thought, let's enjoy this one that we already have on the books! You'll hear us talk about: Parenthood - why he loved it, which scenes
Zachary Quinto
Therapy, loss, mothers, boundaries, art and frivolities: Theater, television and film actor Zachary Quinto and I open up about it all. If you ever wanted to listen into a therapy session, this gets pretty close. Join us and then tune in to Zach's new NBC drama Brilliant Minds, Mondays at 10 pm and on Peacock the next day. Thank you The Kookaburra Lounge ➤ thekookaburralounge.com Therapist, coach
Gene Simmons
The iconic KISS rock star and legendary marketing genius sits down with me for a no-holds-barred talk. It's quite a conversation. Consider this your fair warning. Listen to my podcast intro for the scoop. And stay tuned after the talk for my analysis. Thank you The Kookaburra Lounge ➤ thekookaburralounge.com Therapist, coach, mental health consultant ➤ hollywoodwellness.org/ Follow me on social
Haley Joel Osment
Iconic "I see dead people" actor Haley Joel Osment is now a totally down-to-earth, super interesting man. Join us for insights on everything from the new Zoe Kravitz thriller Blink Twice (with Haley!) to social media to AI to Bruce Willis to Steven Spielberg, Silicon Valley, Emily Osment, the key role good parents play in your life and more. Thank you soundBOX:LA ➤ https://www.soundboxstudiola.co
Jon Fitzgerald
If you ever wondered what REALLY goes on at big talent agencies and on the sets of your favorite movies, if you wonder if making it in entertainment is actually about who you know, if those nightmares about nasty certain studio execs are true, you're curious what on earth a key grip does, you want to hear stories about Joe Pesci, Steven Spielberg, Steven Seagal and more, this is for you. And if y
Melissa Benoist
The Girls on the Bus, Supergirl, Glee and Beautiful (Broadway) actor Melissa Benoist sits down for an extremely open talk about her life, her family, her marriage, her career, and personal struggles, including coming out of a relationship with intimate partner violence. It's an inspiring and growth-oriented talk and you'll appreciate her even more. Enjoy the conversation. Links Get my therapi
Maks Chmerkovskiy
The Dancing with the Stars pro, So You Think You Can Dance lead judge and The Traitors cast member is here to dish on all things personal (he's married to DWTS pro Petra Murgatroyd, btw) and professional. Sit back and enjoy the show! Kara on Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/karamayerrobinson/ Maks on Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/maksimc/ Petra on Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.co
Kim Fields returns
Kim Fields (The Upshaws, Living Single, The Facts of Life) and I reconnect after a few years and get right down to powerful and meaningful insights on everything from Kim's detail-oriented personality and her incredible mission to make something amazing of her life (and oh wow, did she!) to why breathing, acknowledgment and light are so important. Get your FREE 2-week trial with Aura: https://
Adam Gopnik
The New Yorker writer Adam Gopnik is a fabulous conversationalist and we have quite the engaging conversation about everything from happiness to New York vs. Los Angeles, Paris, books, raising kids, achievement vs. accomplishment, flow state, Gen Z's challenges, Malcolm Gladwell and more. Lots covered in a short time. Enjoy. Shop with my Amazon shopping link ➤ https://www.amazon.com/shop/reallyf
Michaela Watkins
Join prolific TV and film actor Michaela Watkins (Catastrophe, Transparent, Veep, The Goldbergs, New Girl, Trophy Wife, Modern Family, Private Practice, Casual, Curb Your Enthusiasm, The Adventures of Old Christine, Saturday Night Live, Get Shorty, Enough Said … ) and me for a talk about all sorts of good, real topics, including my therapy practice, why comedy became a defense mechanism for Mich
Tim Daly is back!
When Tim Daly and I sit down at his kitchen table for our 6th Really Famous talk, we get philosophical - and Tim says some things he probably shouldn't (his words, not mine!). Of course we talk Madam Secretary, Wings, how handsome Tim is, his status with co-star and life partner Téa Leoni, etc. But we also get into deep (and shallow) thoughts, about aging, fear, death, intimacy and more. You'll fe
Yeardley Smith ("Lisa Simpson!")
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. Tune in! Subscribe! You'll hear Yeardley talk about: perfectionism su
Jon Cryer
What a candid truthteller and conversationalist! Hang out with actor Jon Cryer (Pretty in Pink, Two and a Half Men, Extended Family) and me for talk filled with inside Hollywood stories about the Brat Pack, Charlie Sheen, Demi Moore and more. Find out who Jon dated, who rejected him, why he almost quit the business and why having a therapist as the host of this show is just perfect. Shop with my A
Alan Cumming
Alan Cumming has an FAQ page on his website. That's because he's been interviewed so many times and he's done with the same old questions. That's actually perfect for me because I can't stand same old questions. 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 Instinct, starred in everything from Doctor Who to S
Eric Braeden
The Young and the Restless icon Eric Braeden, aka Victor Newman, returns to Really Famous as we sit down at CBS Studios in Los Angeles, on the set of the daytime drama, to talk about the wildest and scariest times in Eric's life, his recent bout with bladder cancer, trauma and drama, making it in Hollywood, his penchant for fast cars and the shocking things he's done when he was pulled over by the
Reid Scott - Mental Health Special
If you have mental illness in your family or know someone with narcissistic or borderline personality disorder, this one's for you. Actor Reid Scott (Veep, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Why Women Kill) and I dive into personal stories and I share insight as a mental health expert in a special #mentalhealth episode of Really Famous, where Reid interviews me and also opens up about his family and their
Ed Begley, Jr.
A one-of-a-kind talk with one-of-a-kind actor Ed Begley, Jr! Ed reveals why he spent most of his life as a con man (his words, not mine!), telling lies, breaking the law, doing drugs, drinking too much, cheating on women, and feeling like a victim. We also talk about living with Parkinson's Disease and how Ed changed his life around sometime between St. Elsewhere and Better Call Saul. We get into
Peter Facinelli
Twilight, Nurse Jackie, The Vanished, Supergirl and more! Join actor-director-writer-producer Peter Facinelli and me for a big, philosophical talk. We get into: Hypnotherapy (Peter is a certified hypnotherapist!), therapy (I'm a licensed therapist!), and how our thoughts make and break your life. New York, Los Angeles, earthquakes and fires Peter's new film, ON FIRE Nurse Jackie, Dick Wolf, NYU,
Daisy Fuentes returns
The MTV VJ, TV host, model and entrepreneur and I are back with a super-candid, let-it-all-out talk. Investments! Real estate! Money! Designer bags! Aging! Facelifts! Botox! Regrets! Women and men! My inner thoughts as a therapist! Clapping back at people! Paring down your life to only the good peeps! Richard Marx, aka Daisy's husband! And more, including a super-honest conversation about "aging
My talk with Suzanne Somers
Please enjoy this emotional, touching interview with Suzanne Somers, which was taped in 2019. Suzanne died on Sunday from breast cancer, after living a very full life, much of which we talk about here. Suzanne was an actor and entrepreneur, best known for her TV shows, Three's Company (she played Chrissy Snow) and Step by Step, as well as her entreprenurial success (ThighMaster, A New Way to Age
Skip Bayless returns
TV personality, sports journalist and host of Undisputed on Fox Sports get real and opens up about his awful childhood, alcoholic parents, leaving his brother - the famous chef and restaurant owner Rick Bayless - and his sister when he escaped to college at Vanderbilt, and lots more. Think you know Skip Bayless? You will after this. Here's the REAL Skip Bayless, off camera and unscripted! Watch
Cesar Millan returns
The Dog Whisperer (but we can't use that title, as Cesar Millan and I talk about here) comes back for a new talk (and therapy session?) at a new crossroads in Cesar's life. Find out why he still struggles with intimacy and how his suicide attempt, business losses and divorce play a role in his life now. And hear what happens with Cesar's pack of dogs and my son, who joined me at the Dog Psychology
Xolo Maridueña
Xolo Maridueña (Blue Beetle, Cobra Kai, Parenthood) can't promote his new DC superhero film Blue Beetle because of SAG-AFTRA strike restrictions, but you can still get to know him offscreen. Take a listen to this talk Xolo and I taped a couple of years ago, when Netflix's Cobra Kai was all the rage. In this pre-recorded talk, Xolo answers your burning Cobra Kai questions. Plus we talk movies, his
Anthony LaPaglia
Hi friends, welcome back to Really Famous. You know how I sometimes invite a guest on the show and as we get into it, it starts to feel like we're on some kind of a roller coaster ride? Ups, downs, random and sudden turns into place you never thought you'd go? Well, this is one of them. Please join iconic actor Anthony LaPaglia (Without a Trace, A View from the Bridge, Frasier) and me for a rolle
Tim Storey
Today I'm pulling out my therapy hat. Not that I ever have it completely packed away, but today I'm talking to Tim Storey, pop-culture thought-leader, author, speaker, life strategist and counselor. At least that's how he's described in his bio. We talk about labels – including the labels we both have – and the variety of things we do with the goal of helping people. So when he pull out self-help
Talia Shire returns!
At last! Talia Shire and I catch up in person at Talia's Southern California home. We've been talking ever since her first appearance on Really Famous - on the phone, on Zoom, text messaging - but this is the first time we're hanging out face to face, and what you'll hear is something totally natural and unexpected. You'll hear about everything: what she's doing now Megalopolis, the new movie
Tim Gunn returns
Tim Gunn, my very first podcast guest, joins me on the anniversary of Really Famous, to talk about everything under the sun (life now, regrets, Tim's parents, Harvey Weinstein, Only Murders in the Building, Project Runway stories, updates, gifts (an update!) and lots more. I'm kicking off a celebration of mini-interviews and updates with many of my favorite Really Famous guests to celebrate the sh
Brian Baumgartner ("Kevin" on The Office)
People ask Brian Baumgartner if anyone ever tells him he looks like that guy Kevin from The Office. Um, yes. They do. Because yes, he does. In fact, he IS that guy from The Office. But in real life, he's certainly not. You'll see for yourself. In this fun chat about television, fame, New York vs. LA, chili, college kids, golf, Charles Barkley, Steve Carell, writing books, podcasting, firefighters,
AJ Cook
Criminal Minds, Criminal Minds: Evolution, The Virgin Suicides, 9-1-1 actor AJ Cook and I forgo the need for privacy and dish about it all: parenting, pregnancy photos, Mormonism (yes, AJ was raised Mormon), marriage, style (or lack thereof), beach life, risking it all for what's outside your comfort zone, anxiety, therapy tips, Joe Mantegna and more. AJ's onscreen kids are her real life sons -- w
Omar Benson Miller
Omar Miller (CSI: Miami, Ballers, 8 Mile, True Lies) joins me to chat about growing up in Los Angeles, smog days, doctors who are too busy, parasites, aging, conflict, parents, politics, team sports, speaking up for yourself, how 8 Mile changed his life, how Italy changed his life, investing forensic science for CSI, wearing his Ballers and CSI: Miami gear, being recognized on a plane, BIll Cosby,
Tim Daly NEW
When Tim Daly and I sit down at his kitchen table for our 5th Really Famous talk, we didn't know we'd talk about snooping cameras, his Celtic blood, why he quit drinking on his father's birthday, QR code menus, family communication, intimacy, smoke detectors, his relationship with Téa Leoni, bodega owners, learned helplessness, fantasy relationships, Mohonk, why people ignore texts and emails, imp
Reid Scott
Veep, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Why Women Kill actor Reid Scott and I get deep on all the fascinating topics: Behind-the-scenes of Veep, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and Why Women Kill) Therapy Being bullied ... Reid talks about being bullied as a child and how it taught him how to spot bullies in entertainment. School escapades ... We both share stories. Fear, friends, friendships, parenti
Andy Richter
Conan O'Brien's famous sidekick, Andy Richter, and I do a little therapy session. You'll hear big reveals, small reveals, inside scoop on what it was REALLY like creating and filming late night television. You'll also hear why Andy kept his engagement with his fiancée a secret, social media mean people, Andy's stroke (!) and sleep apnea, tall poppy syndrome, therapy, parenting, marriage, comedy, n
Erin Moriarty
48 Hours, CBS Sunday Mornings and CBS Mornings news correspondent and My Life of Crime podcast host Erin Moriarty joins me to talk about: The cultural obsession with true crime What happens behind the scenes of her true crime shows, interviews and relationships Inside scoop on her most intriguing cases Thinking 24/7 about work Podcasting The Real Housewives of New York and her former intern, Andy
Joe Mantegna returns
Iconic actor Joe Mantegna returns to Really Famous (and I get a chance to redeem myself after our first talk). Ready to discover the meaning of life and how to live your best life? Joe and I get into it! That's right, this is a subject that Joe Mantegna and I really get into today. Enjoy it, my friends! Kara Tune into Criminal Minds Evolution beginning Thursday, Nov. 24 on Paramount+ here: https
Jenna Lyons.
Jenna Lyons, the J. Crew icon who dressed Michelle Obama and new Real Housewives of New York cast member, opens up about self-doubt, divorce, being a single parent, therapy, reinvention, style, her HBO Max series, Stylish with Jenna Lyons, and more. Join us! SHOP my new AMAZON STOREFRONT ➤ https://www.amazon.com/shop/reallyfamous Jenna's favorite brands for eyeglass frames: Dior https://amzn.t
Dyan Cannon
Hollywood icon Dyan Cannon and I get to know each other and -- it's a gas. (Not sure why I'm using this expression because I never do, but something about it feels right.) From her home in California, we get on a call. And mosey around the topics of love, approval, Cary Grant (Dyan's ex-husband), Ally McBeal, her Oscar nomination, directing, kids, Malibu Colony, growing as women, Hollywood, fame,
Jim Burrows gets personal (not the same interview you'll hear on other podcasts!)
Friends, I'm on a mission to show you the real person behind your favorite sitcoms (Cheers, Friends, Frasier, Will and Grace, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Rhoda, The Bob Newhart Show, Third Rock from the Sun, the list goes on...). I think I succeeded! This is NOT the same interview you'll hear on other podcasts. You'll hear the backstory and inside scoop in today's intro. Then you get to know the ma
Emmys Week: Henry Winkler
It's Emmy Week on Really Famous! Every day you'll get a talk with one of this year's Emmy nominees. (The Emmys air Monday.) In honor of Henry's nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series, HBO's Barry, here's my talk with Henry, which we taped in 2019 in New York City. SHOP my AMAZON STOREFRONT: https://www.amazon.com/shop/reallyfamous Get a REALLY FAMOUS MUG ➤ https://shop.
Emmys Week: Randy Rainbow
It's Emmy Week on Really Famous! Every day you'll get a talk with one of this year's Emmy nominees. (The Emmys air Monday.) In honor of Randy's nomination for Outstanding Short Form Comedy, Drama or Variety Series, The Randy Rainbow Show, here's my talk with Randy, which we taped just before the pandemic, at Sardi's in New York City. SHOP my AMAZON STOREFRONT: https://www.amazon.com/shop/reallyf
Emmys Week: Daymond John
It's Emmy Week on Really Famous! Every day you'll get a talk with one of this year's Emmy nominees. (The Emmys air Monday.) In honor of Daymond John's nomination for Outstanding Host for a Reality or Competition Series for ABC's Shark Tank, here's my retro talk with Daymond, which we taped just before I launched Really Famous (!!). Read my NYT piece with Daymond: https://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/0
Emmys Week: Steve Zahn
It's Emmy Week on Really Famous! Every day you'll get a talk with one of this year's Emmy nominees. (The Emmys air Monday.) In honor of Steve Zahn's nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series for HBO's The White Lotus (my favorite!), here's my 2nd talk with Steve, which we taped last year, just days before he flew back to Hawaii to reshoot a pivotal scene for The White Lotus.
August Update
An update from Kara on what's happening this month and what's coming in September. ALL THE LINKS: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbR3_S40FqVaWfKhYOTneSQ?sub_confirmation=1 Facebook Watch https://www.facebook.com/karamayerrobinson/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/karamayerrobinson/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/karamayerrobinson/ Facebook Friends and Fans Group (start a conv
Michael Emerson returns!
Lost, Evil and Person of Interest actor (and perfectly sinister villain) Michael Emerson and I are very happy to share this brand new, equally intriguing conversation with you. Enjoy! TUNE IN NOW to first talk: Michael Emerson podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/really-famous-with-kara-mayer-robinson/id1231521180?i=1000454330584 Michael Emerson Fan Q&A: https://youtu.be/Fn-ZFrD7UQE
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