Really Famous with Kara Mayer Robinson
by Kara Mayer Robinson
The most intimate, real talks you'll find with celebrities. From celebrity 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. NOTE: This podcast is not and does not represent actual therapy sessions. It does not represent health or medical advice. It is a podcast, for entertainment purposes only.
Episodes
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Dr. Bill Dorfman
Celebrity cosmetic dentist Dr. Bill Dorfman (Extreme Makeover) sits down to talk about success, mindset and being a health celebrity. More about me as a therapist: https://hollywoodwellness.org Watch this talk on my Really Famous YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/yghiuL4nCtw NOTE: This podcast is...
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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…
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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:...
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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:...
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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.…
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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 ➤...
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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…
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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…
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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 |...
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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…
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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,...
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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...
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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 |...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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…
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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 ➤...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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 ➤…
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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.…
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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...
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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…
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About this show
The most intimate, real talks you'll find with celebrities. From celebrity 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. NOTE: This podcast is not and does not represent actual therapy sessions. It does not represent health or medical advice. It is a podcast, for entertainment purposes only.
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