Not So Famous

Welcome to the all-new side of our show! I get together with my pal and mentor Charlie Gilbert to discuss his (not so) meteoric rise to success, his encounter with Stephen Sondheim, the publication of his new book: The SAVI Singing Actor, and much much more. Join us for the start of this new series I call Not So Famous: Masterclass and enjoy listening to a true master of their craft.   Want to find out more about Charlie? Check out The SAVI website or, buy his book directly here.

Marcus is hanging out on a beach somewhere and left me to my own devices! I interview our guest, Hannah Record, for the entire hour! We chat about her LA upbringing under two performing parents, her time at the University of the Arts, and all that she's been up to in film, voiceover, and the theatre!  Enjoy this absolutely magnificent, intelligent and insightful guest. Ladies and Gents- Hannah Record. 

Weeeeeeeeeelcome back Listeners to Episode 11 of Not So Famous "The Road Less Traveled" and just in time for the weekend!! This is the first time Marcus and Mitchell have been in the same room for the recording of an episode! It's a fun episode featuring wine, snacks, and of course, Shenanigans Inc. We dive into an array of topics like prepping for Avengers, Game Of Thrones, the Tony awards and much much more! Check us out now on Spotify, iTunes, and Podbean.    0-7:00- Crisis of the Week on using confrontation as a means for peace.  7:00- 41:30 - What's the Word on prepping for Avengers: Endgame, Mortal Kombat 11, Game Of Thrones, the Tony Award Nominees, and we have a conversation on what we can learn about our humanity through Myth and Legend.  41:30-54:30 - A Moment in the Safe Space on Attorney General Barr's Summary of the Mueller report and him reporting in front of congressional committee yesterday. 54:30-1:03:00- Music Mavericks led by Mr. Marcus Salley on Fight Music, New Years Day, and Marcus offers our listeners a challenge!  1:03:00- End - Inside The Everyday Artist's Studio with the wildly talented, humble, and intelligent: Alaina Wis. We discuss her foray into voiceover work, creating a small business, traveling to Hong Kong Disney where she worked for 2 years, and how we need to define success if we actually want to be successful. You won't wanna miss this one, folks.    Find Alaina over at AlainaWis.com - you'll be glad you did. 

"Stark, this was the only way.... We're in the Endgame now." We're celebrating Not So Famous's 10th Episode in style the Shenanigans Inc. way! Join Marcus Salley & special guest Tom England and I as we jump into our review and thoughts on Captain Marvel AND our predictions and expectations for the culmination of more than 10 years of Marvel Cinematic history... Step into the CapPod and enjoy our thoughts on Avengers: Endgame   Note: We make special reference to our friends over at Armchair Expert and specifically the grace and expertise that is Monica Padman and all the hard work that goes into her fact check portion of the show. Credit where credit is due, your armchairy's over at NSF reference you with great reverence and respect (At least you, Monica. A T-shirt cannon Dax? Really?)     

Not So Famous Episode 9   Hellooooooooooo Listeners! Welcome back to Episode 9 of Not So Famous "The Luck of The Artist" and just in time for Saint Patricks Day! It's another #SurpriseSundayPost this week and what an episode it is! If you're feeling down and need some pep in your step as we get back to the work week after a weekend of debauchery- this is the episode for you. Check us out now on Spotify, iTunes, and Podbean.    0-13:00 Crisis of the Week on seeking out love, compassion, and communication. 13:00-1:13:00 What’s the Word? On Marcus’s Journey to Kingdom Hearts 3, the Endgame trailer, Captain Marvel, James Gunn’s Reinstatement, DC streaming service FREE right now, Anthem, and general shenanigans. 1:13:00-1:29:00 A Moment in the Safe Space on the New Zealand Mosque Massacre and the Mueller Report 1:29:00- 1:41:00 NEW! Music Mavericks with Marcus and Mitchell! Marcus finally listened to Ariana Grande and New Years Day released a new single. 1:41:00-End - Inside The Everyday Artists Studio with our oh so special guest Campbell O’Hare. We discuss her journey with the Wilma’s HotHouse and Wilmagination programs, as well as the nature of small moments in our daily lives.   www.CampbellOHare.com

Hello Listeners and Welcome Back to Not So Famous Episode 8 It Takes a Village. I know, I know, we're late but this is an episode you are NOT gonna want to miss. We touch on all the crazy things happening in our world and MORE! Feeling overlooked? that's okay- let me soothe you into your weekend right here on your favorite variety show podcast Not So Famous.   0-11:00 - Crisis of the Week on treating yourself and finding downtime during the week. 11:00-51:00 - What’s the Word? on Jessica Jones and Punisher moving over to Disney + as well as the emergence of Season Seven of The Clone Wars, The Mandalorian, and the Fan Favorite Loki TV series. Marcus and I also chat on the awards that Patrick Stewart and Hugh Jackman received last Wednesday as well as Gwenyth Paltrow stepping down from Marvel movies after Endgame. 51:00-1:04:00 - A Moment in the Safe Space on the Justice Department releasing the Mueller Report, Amazon’s decision to pull out of the deal with NYC, and the new Cuban Missile Crisis? 1:04:00- 1:22:00 - Kanye’s Korner On Ariana Grande’s breakthrough on the top 100 billboard charts as well as Drake’s new album So Far Gone. 1:22:00-End - Inside The Everyday Artists Studio with Cortney McEniry on creating an artistic community through education.    

Episode 7 Breakdown "Thank U, Next!"   Hello Listeners! And #SurpriseSunday post! Super excited to get back on track starting NOW! In the spirit of Ariana Grande- YOU'RE WELCOME FOR EPISODE 7! We cover everything from the state of the union to Meek and Drake's new music video- check us out on your morning commute tomorrow!  0:00-7:00 Crisis of the Week on Triggering Yourself 7:00- 39:30 What’s the Word? on Kingdom Hearts, Captain Marvel, Endgame’s new trailer and release info, The future of the X-Men, Disney + and other Streaming platforms, and Roll Initiative’s first episode! 39:30-1:08:30 A Moment in the Safe Space on the State of the Union, the Virginia Governor’s blackface scandal, GM’s new commitment to electric only vehicles, and the Measles epidemic. 1:08:30- 1:27:20 Kanye’s Korner gets a GRAMMY’S TAKEOVER! We talk Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Meek Mill, and perhaps most importantly we chat about the importance of women in the entertainment industry and the sensational new album from Ariana Grande “Thank U, Next.” 1:28:00- End “Inside The Everyday Artist’s Studio” With Special Guest, Ben Smallen!  

Welcome back listeners to Episode 6 of your favorite variety show podcast- Not So Famous! Thanks for bearing with us during our mid-season break, now sit back, relax, and enjoy all that our new episode has to offer! This week we cover everything that 2019 has been up to since Not So Famous has been away. Plus! Michael "First of his kind" Snead joins us as our first ever visual artist on Inside The Everyday Artist's Studio"... Episode 6 Breakdown 0:00-10:00 Crisis of the Week on New Years Resolutions. 10:00- 52:30 What’s the Word?  on Beat the Reaper by Josh Bazell, Spider-Man: Far From Home and the future of the MCU, Kingdom Hearts 3, Young Justice and the DCU Streaming Service, John Wick 3, Aquaman and more! 52:30-1:22:30 A Moment in the Safe Space on the Government shutdown and the State of the Union scandal, R. Kelly, The Gillette commercial, and Sunday’s upcoming Lunar Eclipse! 1:22:30-1:36:00 Kanye’s Korner on the next song from College Dropout “Spaceship” 1:37:00- End “Inside The Everyday Artist’s Studio” With Special Guest and Webcomic Illustrator- Michael Snead! You can find Michaels work at @Snead_Doodles or www.HaroldComic.com 

Welcome back listeners to Episode 5 of Not So Famous Think Before You Science! This week is for all you left brainers out there who have been bubbling with the question "How do science and the arts relate?!" Enter our incredibly learned and multi-faceted special guest Maren Hunsberger! Marcus and I also tackle everything from Avengers: Endgame to the news on Michael Cohen, and even take a look at our Spotify 2018 Wrapped results live on the air.    0:00-10:30- “Crisis of the Week” on Thinking Before You Speak 10:35-1:03:00- “What’s the Word?” on Marcus’s Favorite new comic Unnatural, we take a detour into CapPod where we talk Avengers: Endgame and Captain Marvel from 22:00-46:15, I give my review of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and we talk about the potential future of the MCU Netflix shows after the cancellation of Daredevil and the news that season 2 of Punisher will come out next month. 1:03:00-1:24:00- Marcus and I take our “Moment in the Safe Space” to talk about Michael Cohen and what his sentencing means for President Trump and the possibility of impeachment hearings. 1:24:00-1:48:30- “Kanye’s Korner” takes a hiatus as Marcus and I log in to Spotify and do our Spotify 2018 Wrapped live on the air! 1:49:00-2:22:00 - Step “Inside the Everyday Artist’s Studio” as we are joined by incredible special guest Maren Hunsberger!   Interested to see exactly what content creation looks like? Check Maren out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TetLY4gPDpo&t=26s

Welcome back listeners to Episode 4 of everybody's favorite variety show podcast Not So Famous! This week is packed with everything a growing kid at heart needs and your weekly dose of nostalgia. Plus! A warm welcome to our special guest and new co-producer here on the show- Tom England! This show is Kid Tested, Mother Approved. 0:00-7:40 “Crisis of the Week” on speaking your mind and staying in the moment. 7:40-56:30 “What’s the Word?” On Avengers 4, Artemis Fowl, The Kominsky Method, Young Justice and the DCEU Streaming Service, Pokemon: Let’s Go! Pikachu, Fallout 76, and Kingdom Hearts. 56:30-1:12:00 “A Moment in the Safe Space” on the most recent report on Climate Change as well as the 11th hour update on the Russia investigation. 1:12:00-1:23:00 “Kanye’s Korner” on All Falls Down from his first album, College Dropout. 1:23:40-End “Inside The Everyday Artists Studio” with special guest Tom England   (Check out more about Tom and HSC at HSCproductions.com)

Welcome back listeners to Episode 3 of Not So Famous! Our signature twist on a variety show that offers you plenty of laughs, insight, and your weekly dose of inspiration. We have a packed show for you today so settle in on this snowy November day or skip around to your favorite segments as we dive into Episode 3: Excelsior! Your Art Is Enough.  0:0-9:40 “Crisis of the Week” on Stan Lee 9:40-52:10 “What’s the Word?” on The Broken Earth Series, Michelle Obama’s “Becoming”, Marcus’s Rediscovery of Rocker Chicks, Marcus talks some details on Red Dead Redemption, Fallout 76, WWE 2k19. 52:10-1:08:00 “Moment in the Safe Space” on the Wildfires that are ravaging California and on the Midterm Elections! 1:08:00-1:22:45 “Kanye’s Korner” On College Dropout song “We Don’t Care” 1:22:45- End “Inside The Everyday Artists Studio” with Bill Buddendorf (Check out Bill's Music at BillBuddMusic.com)

Welcome back to Episode 2 of Not So Famous! A new twist on a variety show that offers you laughs, love, and...lamentations? This week Marcus jumps right into his "Crisis of the Week" on a topic that permeates the rest of the show- Action vs. Inaction. Feel free to jump around! Listen to the whole show, only a segment, or only your favorite segments because at the end of the day this show is for you.  Please enjoy Episode 2 of Not So Famous! "Just Do It!"   0:00-12:25 "Crisis of the Week" 12:25-46:30 "What's the Word?" Daredevil Season 3, The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Bohemian Rhapsody. 46:30-1:09:45 "A Moment in the Safe Space" On the Tree Of Life shooting and The Migrant Caravan. 1:09:45-1:23:40 "Kanye's Korner" on Ye's newest tweets, mental health, and getting the help you need.  1:23:40-1:53:14 "Inside The Everyday Artists Studio" with special guest and Youtube sensation- Onya Russell!

Welcome to Not So Famous! A new twist on a variety show Not So Famous has everything from Personal crisis during “I Need a Minute!” to Pop Culture News in “What's The Word” and centers around the idea that no two artists are the same and not every artist is a household name in our featured segment “Inside The Everyday Artists Studio”.  Please enjoy our very first episode "Shut up! I'm Making Art!" This week we talk about Empathy Assassins Creed: Odyssey Marcus's Dirty Thirty The Prophet The Kanye West Debacle Saudi Arabia Are Teaching Artists actual Artists with Special Guest Deb Hansen   Not So Famous Logo design by Courtney Mathis and can be found at http://www.courtneymathis.com/