In series two of Almost Famous, Barnaby explores the subject of fame with guests who’ve experienced it themselves, and asks them how it has affected their own journey, as well as the lives of those around them. In the first series of Almost Famous, Barnaby Slater chatted to guests who also grew up…
Barnaby interviews his mother, singer Stephanie De-Sykes, as part of a new podcast called Crazy Stupid Love.Please subscribe/follow Barnaby's new podcast Crazy Stupid Love here: https://linktr.ee/crazystupidlovepodIf you’d like to be a guest on the show or you’d like something discussed on Crazy Stupid Love, please email: Crazystupidlovepod@gmail.com And do give us a follow on Instagram: Crazystupidlovepod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In today's episode of 15 Minutes of Fame, Barnaby reads an extract where Spice Girls singer Geri Halliwell talks about her relationship with ex-singer in Take That Robbie Williams.Buy a copy of Just for The Record by Geri Halliwell here: https://amzn.to/3qHXPCAIf you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Follow Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastMore info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.comEnquiries: almostpodcastfamous@gmail.comListen to Barnaby's other podcast It's Your FuneralLink: https://bit.ly/34JPC77 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In today's episode of 15 Minutes of Fame, Barnaby reads an extract where Neil Ruddock pulls a prank on teammate and legendary England striker Alan Shearer, pretending to be a burglar breaking into his house.Buy a copy of The World According to Razor here: https://amzn.to/3biH2iYIf you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Follow Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastMore info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.comEnquiries: almostpodcastfamous@gmail.comListen to Barnaby's other podcast It's Your FuneralLink: https://bit.ly/34JPC77 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In today's episode of 15 Minutes of Fame, Barnaby reads an extract where Tony Blair's right hand man Alastair Campbell describes what they did when they first heard about the planes hitting the twin towers on 9/11.Buy a copy of The Burden of Power by Alastair Campbell here: https://amzn.to/37EMQ5pIf you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Follow Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastMore info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.comEnquiries: almostpodcastfamous@gmail.comListen to Barnaby's other podcast It's Your FuneralLink: https://bit.ly/34JPC77 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In today's episode of 15 Minutes of Fame, Barnaby reads an extract where Lily Allen discusses her spat with Girls Aloud and X Factor star Cheryl Cole.Buy a copy of My Thoughts Exactly by Lily Allen here: https://amzn.to/3jTg8BSIf you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Follow Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastMore info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.comEnquiries: almostpodcastfamous@gmail.comListen to Barnaby's other podcast It's Your FuneralLink: https://bit.ly/34JPC77 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In today's episode of 15 Minutes of Fame, Barnaby reads a hilarious parody article written by John Crace in The Guardian where he brings Edwina Currie's memoir of her affair with Prime Minister John Major down to a manageable 400 words.If you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Follow Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastMore info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.comEnquiries: almostpodcastfamous@gmail.comListen to Barnaby's other podcast It's Your FuneralLink: https://bit.ly/34JPC77 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In today's episode of 15 Minutes of Fame, Barnaby reads an extract where EastEnders actress Daniella Westbrook opens up about her cocaine-induced deviated septum, and her various returns to Albert Square.Buy a copy of Faith, Hope & Clarity by Daniella Westbrook here: https://amzn.to/3q0bOmJIf you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Follow Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastMore info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.comEnquiries: almostpodcastfamous@gmail.comListen to Barnaby's other podcast It's Your FuneralLink: https://bit.ly/34JPC77 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In today's episode of 15 Minutes of Fame, Barnaby reads an extract where Atomic Kitten singer Kerry Katona tried to win back Westlife's Brian McFadden on the phone, after he'd left her for Delta Goodrem.Buy a copy of Still Standing by Kerry Katona here: https://amzn.to/3jwhZMSIf you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Follow Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastMore info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.comEnquiries: almostpodcastfamous@gmail.comListen to Barnaby's other podcast It's Your FuneralLink: https://bit.ly/34JPC77 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In today's episode of 15 Minutes of Fame, Barnaby reads an extract where Spice Girl Mel B discusses falling in love at first sight with comedian Eddie Murphy, and how it sent her so bonkers she kept having to run to the bathroom.Buy a copy of Brutally Honest by Mel B here: https://amzn.to/3d0SdyWIf you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Follow Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastMore info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.comEnquiries: almostpodcastfamous@gmail.comListen to Barnaby's other podcast It's Your FuneralLink: https://bit.ly/34JPC77 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In today's episode of 15 Minutes of Fame, Barnaby reads an extract where musician Boy George talks of a fun night out with Joan Rivers and Joan Collins, and when Bob Geldof insisted he jump on a plane from New York to get involved with Band Aid.Buy a copy of Take It Like A Man by Boy George here: https://amzn.to/39ZHGlLIf you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Follow Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastMore info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.comEnquiries: almostpodcastfamous@gmail.comListen to Barnaby's other podcast It's Your FuneralLink: https://bit.ly/34JPC77 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In today's episode of 15 Minutes of Fame, Barnaby reads an extract where model and reality star Katie Price discusses how her boyfriend of the time, Dane Bowers, became obsessed with Victoria Beckham, as well as the night they all went out together and David Beckham held her hand.Buy a copy of Being Jordan by Katie Price here: https://amzn.to/3q49A5YIf you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Follow Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastMore info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.comEnquiries: almostpodcastfamous@gmail.comListen to Barnaby's other podcast It's Your FuneralLink: https://bit.ly/34JPC77 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In today's episode of 15 Minutes of Fame, Barnaby reads an extract where Libertines and Dirty Pretty Things musician Carl Barat talks about going on Soccer AM while high on coke.Buy a copy of Threepenny Memoir by Carl Barat here: https://amzn.to/3tmKeSLIf you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Follow Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastMore info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.comEnquiries: almostpodcastfamous@gmail.comListen to Barnaby's other podcast It's Your FuneralLink: https://bit.ly/34JPC77 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In today's episode of 15 Minutes of Fame, Barnaby reads an extract where actor David Jason discusses meeting Michael Douglas, playing Batman and why Richard Branson may not be the world's best actor.Buy a copy of My Life by David Jason here: https://amzn.to/39GiOPWIf you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Follow Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastMore info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.comEnquiries: almostpodcastfamous@gmail.comListen to Barnaby's other podcast It's Your FuneralLink: https://bit.ly/34JPC77 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In today's episode of 15 Minutes of Fame, Barnaby reads an extract where legendary singer Tina Turner discusses the final time she saw David Bowie and when at Live Aid, Mick Jagger decided that the only way to cause a story would be to rip her skirt off.Buy a copy of My Love Story by Tina Turner here: https://amzn.to/2O0AcqgIf you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Follow Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastMore info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.comEnquiries: almostpodcastfamous@gmail.comListen to Barnaby's other podcast It's Your FuneralLink: https://bit.ly/34JPC77 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In today's episode of 15 Minutes of Fame, Barnaby reads an extract where Blur bass player Alex James discusses his introduction to The Groucho Club from Vic Reeves and Jonathan Ross, and how Oasis couldn't help but get wound up by the band and bite back in the press.Buy a copy of Bit of a Blur by Alex James here: https://amzn.to/36xHzvIIf you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Follow Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastMore info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.comEnquiries: almostpodcastfamous@gmail.comListen to Barnaby's other podcast It's Your FuneralLink: https://bit.ly/34JPC77 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In today's episode of 15 Minutes of Fame, Barnaby reads an extract where Matthew McConaughey discusses his need to re-brand by refusing to do romantic comedies, disappearing from Hollywood and coming back a new good idea.Buy a copy of Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey here: https://amzn.to/2MJw6CkIf you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Follow Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastMore info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.comEnquiries: almostpodcastfamous@gmail.comListen to Barnaby's other podcast It's Your FuneralLink: https://bit.ly/34JPC77 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In today's episode of 15 Minutes of Fame, Barnaby reads an extract where singer of 90's Britpop band Sleeper discusses the day they supported REM and how Michael Stipe pulled her up onstage during his performance.Buy a copy of Just For One Day by Louise Wener here: https://amzn.to/3ovEjr3If you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Follow Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastMore info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.comEnquiries: almostpodcastfamous@gmail.comListen to Barnaby's other podcast It's Your FuneralLink: https://bit.ly/34JPC77 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In today's episode of 15 Minutes of Fame, Barnaby reads an extract where tennis player Andre Agassi discusses how he put a plan in place to meet his future wife, tennis champion Steffi Graf.Buy a copy of Open by Andre Agassi here: https://amzn.to/2MuAeFWIf you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Follow Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastMore info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.comEnquiries: almostpodcastfamous@gmail.comListen to Barnaby's other podcast It's Your FuneralLink: https://bit.ly/34JPC77 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In today's episode of 15 Minutes of Fame, Barnaby reads an extract where comedian Steve Martin discusses how hosting Saturday Night Live made him famous and why his dad wrote a negative review of his work.Buy a copy of Born Standing Up by Steve Martin here: https://amzn.to/36eV9EaIf you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Follow Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastMore info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.comEnquiries: almostpodcastfamous@gmail.comListen to Barnaby's other podcast It's Your FuneralLink: https://bit.ly/34JPC77 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In today's episode of 15 Minutes of Fame, Barnaby reads an extract where Wham! star Andrew Ridgeley discusses George Michael's row with Paul Weller and conflicted feelings over the fact his song Last Christmas never got to number one because of Band Aid.Buy a copy of Wham! George & Me by Andrew Ridgeley here: https://amzn.to/3qTGeXIIf you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Follow Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastMore info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.comEnquiries: almostpodcastfamous@gmail.comListen to Barnaby's other podcast It's Your FuneralLink: https://bit.ly/34JPC77 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In today's episode of 15 Minutes of Fame, Barnaby reads an extract from Piers Morgan's diary back in 2001, where he admits to knowing how to hack people's phones and brags about a party in which he tried to schmooze with Prince William, Prince Andrew and Prince CharlesBuy a copy of Insider by Piers Morgan here: https://amzn.to/3qVSXtfIf you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Follow Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastMore info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.comEnquiries: almostpodcastfamous@gmail.comListen to Barnaby's other podcast It's Your FuneralLink: https://bit.ly/34JPC77 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In today's episode of 15 Minutes of Fame, Barnaby reads an extract where Ryder Cup hero Ian Poulter discusses the run in he's had with teammate Colin Montgomerie down the years.Buy a copy of No Limits by Ian Poulter here: https://amzn.to/3sBZzhXIf you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Follow Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastMore info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.comEnquiries: almostpodcastfamous@gmail.comListen to Barnaby's other podcast It's Your FuneralLink: https://bit.ly/34JPC77 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In today's episode of 15 Minutes of Fame, Barnaby reads an extract where former American Secretary of State and First Lady Hillary Clinton talks about how husband Bill Clinton told her about his affair with Monica Lewinsky, and how she reacted over the next 48 hours.Buy a copy of Living History by Hillary Rodham Clinton here: https://amzn.to/3o1LN4BIf you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Follow Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastMore info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.comEnquiries: almostpodcastfamous@gmail.comListen to Barnaby's other podcast It's Your FuneralLink: https://bit.ly/34JPC77 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In today's episode of 15 Minutes of Fame, Barnaby reads an extract where former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair tells about his horror Millennium night where he was sure he was going to end up killing The QueenBuy a copy of A Journey by Tony Blair here: https://amzn.to/2XX0Xh9If you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Follow Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastMore info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.comEnquiries: almostpodcastfamous@gmail.comListen to Barnaby's other podcast It's Your FuneralLink: https://bit.ly/34JPC77 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In today's episode of 15 Minutes of Fame, Barnaby reads an extract where Smiths frontman Morrissey takes aim at his former bandmates after a vicious High Court battle over band royalties.Buy a copy of Autobiography by Morrissey here: https://amzn.to/3nYz8PZIf you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Follow Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastMore info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.comEnquiries: almostpodcastfamous@gmail.comListen to Barnaby's other podcast It's Your FuneralLink: https://bit.ly/34JPC77 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In today's episode of 15 Minutes of Fame, Barnaby reads an extract where porn star Stormy Daniels describes Donald Trump's penis, as well as his insipid skills in the bedroom.Buy a copy of Full Disclosure by Stormy Daniels here: https://amzn.to/2Y20zOnIf you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Follow Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastMore info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.comEnquiries: almostpodcastfamous@gmail.comListen to Barnaby's other podcast It's Your FuneralLink: https://bit.ly/34JPC77 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In today's episode of 15 Minutes of Fame, Barnaby reads an extract where celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay discusses how much he hated doing Hell's Kitchen and wanted to tell its host to fuck off.Buy a copy of Humble Pie by Gordon Ramsay here: https://amzn.to/3idh3MMIf you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Follow Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastMore info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.comEnquiries: almostpodcastfamous@gmail.comListen to Barnaby's other podcast It's Your FuneralLink: https://bit.ly/34JPC77 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In today's episode of 15 Minutes of Fame, Barnaby reads an extract where The Police frontman Sting discusses how the band went from writing hit song Roxanne, to playing it to their manager, getting signed to a big record label then finally hearing it on the radio.Buy a copy of Broken Music by Sting here: https://amzn.to/38HXqcBIf you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Follow Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastMore info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.comEnquiries: almostpodcastfamous@gmail.comListen to Barnaby's other podcast It's Your FuneralLink: https://bit.ly/34JPC77 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In today's episode of 15 Minutes of Fame, Barnaby reads an extract where England cricketer Kevin Pietersen discusses being bullied by his international team mates, when a parody Twitter account called @KPGenius was set up to take the piss out of him.Buy a copy of KP by Kevin Pietersen here: https://amzn.to/3oHSqKvIf you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Follow Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastMore info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.comEnquiries: almostpodcastfamous@gmail.comListen to Barnaby's other podcast It's Your FuneralLink: https://bit.ly/34JPC77 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In today's episode of 15 Minutes of Fame, Barnaby reads an extract from comedian Frank Skinner's memoir where he discusses moving in with David Baddiel and their shared love of the comedy of pornography, as well as them creating cult TV classic Fantasy Football.Buy a copy of Frank Skinner by Frank Skinner here: https://amzn.to/3i2nQsEIf you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Follow Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastMore info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.comEnquiries: almostpodcastfamous@gmail.comListen to Barnaby's other podcast It's Your FuneralLink: https://bit.ly/34JPC77 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In today's episode of 15 Minutes of Fame, Barnaby reads an extract where Caitlyn Jenner discusses how she was set up with Kris Jenner, mother of The Kardashian girls.Buy a copy of The Secrets of My Life by Caitlyn Jenner here: https://amzn.to/2XwMic4If you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Follow Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastMore info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.comEnquiries: almostpodcastfamous@gmail.comListen to Barnaby's other podcast It's Your FuneralLink: https://bit.ly/34JPC77 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In today's episode of 15 Minutes of Fame, Barnaby reads an extract where Elton John explains why his tour with Tina Turner never happened - because she was a f**king nightmare.Buy a copy of Me by Elton John here: https://amzn.to/3nq0VbPIf you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Follow Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastMore info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.comEnquiries: almostpodcastfamous@gmail.comListen to Barnaby's other podcast It's Your FuneralLink: https://bit.ly/34JPC77 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In today's episode of 15 Minutes of Fame, Barnaby reads an extract where Rolling Stones legend Keith Richards discusses the moment Ronnie Wood joined the band and how their cocaine intake fuelled their gigs.Buy a copy of Life by Keith Richards here: https://amzn.to/3bjjc8jIf you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Follow Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastMore info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.comEnquiries: almostpodcastfamous@gmail.comListen to Barnaby's other podcast It's Your FuneralLink: https://bit.ly/34JPC77 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In today's episode of 15 Minutes of Fame, Barnaby reads an extract where heavyweight champion boxer Mike Tyson discusses the times that rapper Tupac Shakur would visit him when he was in jail for rape.Buy a copy of Undisputed Truth by Mike Tyson here: https://amzn.to/3s3lUohIf you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Follow Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastMore info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.comEnquiries: almostpodcastfamous@gmail.comListen to Barnaby's other podcast It's Your FuneralLink: https://bit.ly/34JPC77 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In today's episode of 15 Minutes of Fame, Barnaby reads an incredibly moving extract where musician Eric Clapton discusses the tragic death of his young son Conor.Buy a copy of The Autobiography by Eric Clapton here: https://amzn.to/3boTbnZIf you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Follow Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastMore info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.comEnquiries: almostpodcastfamous@gmail.comListen to Barnaby's other podcast It's Your FuneralLink: https://bit.ly/34JPC77 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In today's episode of 15 Minutes of Fame, Barnaby reads an extract where Carrie Fisher discusses her attempts to persuade Harrison Ford to take her home with her in a pub after a day of shooting Star Wars.Buy a copy of The Princess Diarist by Carrie Fisher here: https://amzn.to/3orCDQ0If you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Follow Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastMore info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.comEnquiries: almostpodcastfamous@gmail.comListen to Barnaby's other podcast It's Your FuneralLink: https://bit.ly/34JPC77 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In today's episode of 15 Minutes of Fame, Barnaby reads an extract where Princess Diana's former butler Paul Burrell discusses what happened after her tragic death in a car accident in Paris, including him flying to and from Paris with Prince Charles and Diana's sisters.Buy a copy of A Royal Duty by Paul Burrell here: https://amzn.to/3oadUQ7If you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Follow Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastMore info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.comEnquiries: almostpodcastfamous@gmail.comListen to Barnaby's other podcast It's Your FuneralLink: https://bit.ly/34JPC77 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In today's episode of 15 Minutes of Fame, Barnaby reads an extract where Alec Baldwin talks about the angry voicemail he left his daughter after his divorce from Kim Basinger. Included in the episode is the voicemail itself. Please excuse the poor sound quality.Buy a copy of Nevertheless by Alec Baldwin here: https://amzn.to/3b3pf0nIf you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Follow Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastMore info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.comEnquiries: almostpodcastfamous@gmail.comListen to Barnaby's other podcast It's Your FuneralLink: https://bit.ly/34JPC77 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In today's episode of 15 Minutes of Fame, Barnaby reads an extract where Mariah Carey talks about the first time she felt able to think about herself during her controlling, abusive marriage to Tommy Mottola, when she met New York Yankees star Derek Jeter and began dating him secretly.Buy a copy of The Meaning of Mariah Carey here: https://amzn.to/3oacLYPIf you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Follow Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastMore info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.comEnquiries: almostpodcastfamous@gmail.com Listen to Barnaby's other podcast It's Your FuneralLink: https://bit.ly/34JPC77 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In today's episode of 15 Minutes of Fame, Barnaby reads an extract where Demi Moore explains what it was like meeting Ashton Kutcher, secretly dating him and eventually introducing him to her kids and ex-husband Bruce Willis.Buy a copy of Inside Out by Demi Moore here: https://amzn.to/2X4a3YSIf you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Follow Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastMore info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.comEnquiries: almostpodcastfamous@gmail.com Listen to Barnaby's other podcast It's Your FuneralLink: https://bit.ly/34JPC77 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In today's episode of 15 Minutes of Fame, Barnaby reads an extract where Elton John discusses Princess Diana's death, re-writing Candle in the Wind and having to sing it at her funeral. Also includes an amazing story about Richard Gere and Sly Stallone fighting over Diana at his house.Buy a copy of Me by Elton John here: https://amzn.to/2X1KWWHIf you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Follow Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastMore info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.comEnquiries: almostpodcastfamous@gmail.com Listen to Barnaby's other podcast It's Your FuneralLink: https://bit.ly/34JPC77 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Barnaby trails series 5 of Almost Famous - a daily dose of some of the most honest, emotional, controversial and often hilarious stories ever released into the world by celebrities.If you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Follow Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastMore info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.comEnquiries: almostpodcastfamous@gmail.comListen to Barnaby's other podcast It's Your FuneralLink: https://bit.ly/34JPC77 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Actor Hollie-Jay Bowes gives a fascinating insight into the realities of being inside the bubble of fame, including what it was like being trolled on social media and how it affected her professionally.Follow Hollie on Instagram: @jolliehaybowesIf you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Follow Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastMore info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.comEnquiries: almostpodcastfamous@gmail.comListen to Barnaby's other podcast It's Your FuneralLink: https://bit.ly/34JPC77Instagram: poditsyourfuneralSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/almost-famous. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Singer songwriter and beatboxer Roman Scott discusses what it was like growing up with parents who made one of the biggest songs of all time - M's Pop Musik.If you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Follow Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastMore info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.comEnquiries: almostpodcastfamous@gmail.comListen to Barnaby's other podcast It's Your FuneralLink: https://bit.ly/34JPC77Instagram: poditsyourfuneralSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/almost-famous. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Actor Ewen Macintosh tells Barnaby why Ricky Gervais created a genius character in David Brent, and how his own part in The Office came about.If you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Follow Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastMore info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.comEnquiries: almostpodcastfamous@gmail.comListen to Barnaby's other podcast It's Your FuneralLink: https://bit.ly/34JPC77Instagram: poditsyourfuneralSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/almost-famous. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Actor Mike Fenton Stevens tells Barnaby about times he has raged at casting directors at auditions, leading to him getting work he may otherwise not have got.If you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Follow Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastMore info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.comEnquiries: almostpodcastfamous@gmail.comListen to Barnaby's other podcast It's Your FuneralLink: https://bit.ly/34JPC77Instagram: poditsyourfuneralSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/almost-famous. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
TV presenter Sam Homewood tells Barnaby about his absolute love for what he does and how he always wanted to try stand up comedy.If you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Follow Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastMore info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.comEnquiries: almostpodcastfamous@gmail.comListen to Barnaby's other podcast It's Your FuneralLink: https://bit.ly/34JPC77Instagram: poditsyourfuneralSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/almost-famous. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Author John O'Farrell discusses his career and brings in a review for Broadway play that he wrote to discuss how its negativity affected his creativity.If you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Follow Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastMore info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.comEnquiries: almostpodcastfamous@gmail.comListen to Barnaby's other podcast It's Your FuneralLink: https://bit.ly/34JPC77Instagram: poditsyourfuneralSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/almost-famous. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In a bonus episode, voice of The X Factor Peter Dickson talks about his voiceover mentoring and advice business Gravy for the Brain, and gives his tips on how to become a voiceover artist.If you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Follow Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastMore info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.comEnquiries: almostpodcastfamous@gmail.comListen to Barnaby's other podcast It's Your FuneralLink: https://bit.ly/34JPC77Instagram: poditsyourfuneralSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/almost-famous. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The voice of The X Factor Peter Dickson discusses a career of over 30,000 voiceovers!If you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Follow Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastMore info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.comEnquiries: almostpodcastfamous@gmail.comListen to Barnaby's other podcast It's Your FuneralLink: https://bit.ly/34JPC77Instagram: poditsyourfuneralSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/almost-famous. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Comedian Lulu Popplewell discusses her journey from child actor to getting on stage for laughs.If you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Email with thoughts on the show here: almostpodcastfamous@gmail.comFollow Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastFollow Barnaby's other podcast It's Your Funeral on instagram: @poditsyourfuneralSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/almost-famous. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.