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The best podcasts for celebrity, fame, and living a good life
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Who am I?
We love all kinds of podcasts, and we love to find shows that both entertain and make you think. Pop culture is a great way to help people connect. Fame can be weird, and since most people are not famous, many of us wonder about the experience of fame. On every episode of Famous & Gravy, we ask the question "Would YOU want that life?" Whereas most biographies are about legacy, our focus is on desirability. Now that we've published 60+ episodes about the life story and biographies of famous people, our approach has helped us become subject matter experts.
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What is my podcast about and/or how does it relate to the playlist topic you chose?
Famous and Gravy is all about life lessons from dead celebrities. We're not here to dunk on anyone – we just want to know what can be learned from a life of fame.
What is my podcast playlist about?
What it's really like to be famous. The shows in this list were selected to offer celebrity biographies and portraits, but also to get listeners thinking about the downside of celebrity.
1. Famous and Gravy: Dead celebrity biographies
Why this podcast?
This show asks the question "Would you want that life?" It offers an empathetic lens into the life story of a famous person.
Famous and Gravy: Dead celebrity biographies
14th Street Studios | Michael Osborne
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Famous & Gravy is a celebrity biography podcast with a twist of self-reflection.
Each week, host Michael Osborne and a guest choose a celebrity who died in the 21st century — musicians, athletes, actors, comedians, and cultural icons – and they dive into the hidden elements of their biography. The format is built around segments that probe a simple thought experiment: Would you want that life? Our goal is to learn what a celebrity's life story can show us about ourselves.
Every episode opens with a blind quiz that pulls clues from their New York Times obituary. After the dead celebrity is revealed, we move through categories such as grading the first line of their obit, 5 things I love about you, and guessing the net worth.
The back-catalog covers such figures as Prince, Kobe Bryant, James Earl Jones, John Denver, Aretha Franklin, David Bowie, Fred Rogers, Patrick Swayze, Tina Turner, Muhammad Ali, Waylon Jennings, Gene Wilder, Betty White, Steve Irwin, Nelson Mandela, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Tom Petty, Robin Williams, and over a hundred more.
New episodes weekly. Full video on YouTube. Play the opening quiz yourself: hello@famousandgravy.com
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How many episodes does Famous and Gravy: Dead celebrity biographies have?
Famous and Gravy: Dead celebrity biographies currently has 142 episodes available.
What topics does Famous and Gravy: Dead celebrity biographies cover?
The podcast is about Biography, Legacy, History, Celebrity, Podcasts, Tv & Film and Reflection.
What is the average episode length on Famous and Gravy: Dead celebrity biographies?
The average episode length on Famous and Gravy: Dead celebrity biographies is 58 minutes.
How often are episodes of Famous and Gravy: Dead celebrity biographies released?
Episodes of Famous and Gravy: Dead celebrity biographies are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of Famous and Gravy: Dead celebrity biographies?
The first episode of Famous and Gravy: Dead celebrity biographies was released on Dec 18, 2021.
2. SmartLess
Why this podcast?
This show is always funny, and they have a great way of normalizing celebrities. Plus, if you love Arrested Development, this has 2 of the 3 actors from that show.
SmartLess
Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, Will Arnett
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"SmartLess" with Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, & Will Arnett is a podcast that connects and unites people from all walks of life to learn about shared experiences through thoughtful dialogue and organic hilarity. A nice surprise: in each episode of SmartLess, one of the hosts reveals his mystery guest to the other two. What ensues is a genuinely improvised and authentic conversation filled with laughter and newfound knowledge to feed the SmartLess mind. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of SmartLess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.
702 Listeners
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How many episodes does SmartLess have?
SmartLess currently has 467 episodes available.
What topics does SmartLess cover?
The podcast is about Culture, Learning, Interview, Discussion, Music, Comedy, Entertainment and Science.
What is the average episode length on SmartLess?
The average episode length on SmartLess is 51 minutes.
How often are episodes of SmartLess released?
Episodes of SmartLess are typically released every 6 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of SmartLess?
The first episode of SmartLess was released on Jul 7, 2020.
3. Good Noticings
Why this podcast?
Someone has to read celebrity memoirs, right? These hosts are always fun, and they give a great view into celebrity life.
Good Noticings
Vox Media Podcast Network
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Good Noticings is the pop culture podcast that makes you smarter. Every week, comedians Claire Parker and Ashley Hamilton dive beyond the biggest headlines with thoughtful analysis and sharp banter. Tune in for recommendations and rapid-fire reviews of all the latest fiction, music, movies, and TV alongside their signature exploration of buzzy nonfiction. New episodes drop every Wednesday. From the Vox Media Podcast Network.
8 Listeners
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How many episodes does Good Noticings have?
Good Noticings currently has 298 episodes available.
What topics does Good Noticings cover?
The podcast is about News, Parenting, Entertainment News, Podcasts and Tv & Film.
What is the average episode length on Good Noticings?
The average episode length on Good Noticings is 85 minutes.
How often are episodes of Good Noticings released?
Episodes of Good Noticings are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Good Noticings?
The first episode of Good Noticings was released on Sep 29, 2020.
4. If Books Could Kill
Why this podcast?
Famous books and famous authors sometimes become bestsellers for problematic reasons. These books are worth a second look.
If Books Could Kill
Michael Hobbes & Peter Shamshiri
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The airport bestsellers that captured our hearts and ruined our minds
130 Listeners
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How many episodes does If Books Could Kill have?
If Books Could Kill currently has 80 episodes available.
What topics does If Books Could Kill cover?
The podcast is about Social, News, Society & Culture, Psychology, Nature, Podcasts, Books, Self-Improvement, Comedy Interviews and Politics.
What is the average episode length on If Books Could Kill?
The average episode length on If Books Could Kill is 59 minutes.
How often are episodes of If Books Could Kill released?
Episodes of If Books Could Kill are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of If Books Could Kill?
The first episode of If Books Could Kill was released on Nov 2, 2022.
5. Plain English with Derek Thompson
Why this podcast?
On 11/10/23, the episode with Morgan Housel offered an excellent discussion on why being famous is probably no fun.
Plain English with Derek Thompson
The Ringer
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Longtime Atlantic tech, culture and political writer Derek Thompson cuts through all the noise surrounding the big questions and headlines that matter to you in his new podcast Plain English. Watch Derek and guests engage the news with clear viewpoints and memorable takeaways. New episodes drop every Tuesday and Friday, and if you've got a topic you want discussed, shoot us an email at plainenglish@spotify.com! Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@PlainEnglishwithDerekThompson
62 Listeners
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How many episodes does Plain English with Derek Thompson have?
Plain English with Derek Thompson currently has 401 episodes available.
What topics does Plain English with Derek Thompson cover?
The podcast is about News, News Commentary and Podcasts.
What is the average episode length on Plain English with Derek Thompson?
The average episode length on Plain English with Derek Thompson is 53 minutes.
How often are episodes of Plain English with Derek Thompson released?
Episodes of Plain English with Derek Thompson are typically released every 4 days.
When was the first episode of Plain English with Derek Thompson?
The first episode of Plain English with Derek Thompson was released on Nov 11, 2021.
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