Being Famous Podcast

Josh Paskowitz is the son of Doc Paskowitz. The Paskowitz family has been described by the New York Times, as “the first family of surfing.” Josh is also a former member of alternative rock group, The Flys. In1998, The Flys scored a top-five hit on the Modern Rock Charts with their single, Got You Where I Want You. After The Flys, Josh would go on to become a renowned artist in San Clemente, CA and form his current band, StarZero. Josh talks to Clif about his time with The Flys, growing up as a Paskowitz child, his artwork and so much more!
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Lala Sloatman began her acting career in the mid 1980's, due to being run over by a car in Santa Barbara, CA. Lala would move to Los Angeles, CA. to have surgery repaired to her crushed ankle. While in LA, she lived with her Uncle, Frank Zappa and her Aunt. Lala caught the acting bug from her cousin, Moon Unit Zappa. Lala, would go onto appear in several movies throughout the 80's, including: Dream A Little Dream, Watchers, Pump Up the Volume, Tequila Sunrise and more! She would also date the late great, Corey Haim. In this episode, Lala goes into detail about her relationship with Corey Haim and what it was like living with Frank Zappa. Also listen, as Lala talks about, what it was like being an 80's actress, what it was like being famous in the 80's, what it was like working on the set of Dream A Little Dream, how and why she upset Heather Graham, what mega 80's TV star she went on one date with, how the Zappa children got their names and so much more!

Damen Heyward, was a founding member of the 1980's R&B Group, 4 By Four. He would also go on to be a member of legendary R&B group, the Force MD's. 4 By Four would go on to release 3 singles, off their 1987 self titled debut album. The song they are most well known for, Come Over, was written and produced by Melvin Riley, of Ready For The World. Come Over peaked at #10 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles Chart, staying on the chart for 14 weeks. 4 By Four, would release one album and a total of 3 singles. In this episode, Damen goes into detail about what it was like being a founding member of 4 By Four. Also listen, as Damen talks about; how 4 By Four was formed, what the experience of signing a record deal was like, how he got to know Teddy Riley, what it was like to work with Melvin Riley of Ready For The World, what it was like being a member of the Force MD's, what restaurant he always visits when he's in Los Angles, what he's doing today and so much more!

Todd has appeared in numerous tv shows and movies. Todd, was born in Raleigh, NC, but later moved to Texas, where he began his acting career. His first notable movie role, was in the 1990 film, Across Five Aprils, where he played the character of Jethro Creighton. In 1995, Todd appeared in an episode of Walker, Texas Ranger. While living in Texas, Todd auditioned for and landed the role of Brian in the 1999 Cult Classic Movie, Office Space. While in Texas, he also landed the voice-role, of Scooter McNutty in the family TV series, Barney. After graduating college from UT Arlington, Todd moved to LA to further his acting career. Listen, as Todd talks about his role as Brian in Office Space, what it was like working with Jennifer Anniston, how he landed the gig on Barney, if he owns any of his original "flair" from Office Space, what it was like to appear in 6 episodes of Buffy The Vampire Slayer, what he's doing today and so much more!

The New Division was founded in 2005 in Riverside, CA. Although a huge fan of the band Oasis, lead vocalist John Kunkel, was heavily inspired by bands such as Tears for Fears, New Order and Depeche Mode. The New Division has released 5 albums and a plethora of EP’s and singles. John talks to Clif about the early days of The New Division, what touring is like, the numerous music videos the band has released, how he makes a living outside of The New Division, and so much more!