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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.
My Show
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
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
14th Street Studios
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5.0
On every episode we choose a celebrity who died between 1 and 10 years ago. We then go through a series of structured categories. We start by rating the first line of their NYT obituary on a scale of 1–10. We then look at their life stats, we speculate on their inner lives, and we ultimately answer the question "Would I want that life?" Each category helps weigh the desirability of a given life. Our approach is that of an empathetic biography. Our dead celebrities cross many categories of fame, including film, TV, sports, music, politics, literature, and more. Our goal is to make serious topics fun.
6 Listeners
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How many episodes does Famous and Gravy have?
Famous and Gravy currently has 78 episodes available.
What topics does Famous and Gravy cover?
The podcast is about News, Entertainment News, Podcasts and Tv & Film.
What is the average episode length on Famous and Gravy?
The average episode length on Famous and Gravy is 64 minutes.
How often are episodes of Famous and Gravy released?
Episodes of Famous and Gravy are typically released every 13 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of Famous and Gravy?
The first episode of Famous and Gravy 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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4.9
"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.
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542 Listeners
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How many episodes does SmartLess have?
SmartLess currently has 301 episodes available.
What topics does SmartLess cover?
The podcast is about Culture, Learning, Interview, Discussion, Music, Comedy, Entertainment, Podcasts, Education and Science.
What is the average episode length on SmartLess?
The average episode length on SmartLess is 50 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. Celebrity Memoir Book Club
Why this podcast?
Someone has to read celebrity memoirs, right? These hosts are always fun, and they give a great view into celebrity life.
Celebrity Memoir Book Club
Celebrity Memoir Book Club
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5.0
New York comedians Claire Parker and Ashley Hamilton are reading celebrity memoirs so you don't have to.
4 Listeners
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How many episodes does Celebrity Memoir Book Club have?
Celebrity Memoir Book Club currently has 185 episodes available.
What topics does Celebrity Memoir Book Club cover?
The podcast is about Comedy, Podcasts, Books and Arts.
What is the average episode length on Celebrity Memoir Book Club?
The average episode length on Celebrity Memoir Book Club is 80 minutes.
How often are episodes of Celebrity Memoir Book Club released?
Episodes of Celebrity Memoir Book Club are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Celebrity Memoir Book Club?
The first episode of Celebrity Memoir Book Club 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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4.8
The airport bestsellers that captured our hearts and ruined our minds
59 Listeners
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How many episodes does If Books Could Kill have?
If Books Could Kill currently has 45 episodes available.
What topics does If Books Could Kill cover?
The podcast is about News, Society & Culture, Podcasts and Politics.
What is the average episode length on If Books Could Kill?
The average episode length on If Books Could Kill is 51 minutes.
How often are episodes of If Books Could Kill released?
Episodes of If Books Could Kill are typically released every 11 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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4.6
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. Hear 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 [email protected]! You can also find us on tiktok at www.tiktok.com/@plainenglish_
25 Listeners
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How many episodes does Plain English with Derek Thompson have?
Plain English with Derek Thompson currently has 222 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 50 minutes.
How often are episodes of Plain English with Derek Thompson released?
Episodes of Plain English with Derek Thompson are typically released every 3 days, 21 hours.
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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