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    Can You Help Us Get Famous?! Podcast

    LA comedians Dani Brooks and Catherine "Povs" Povinelli interview entertainment industry professionals in a futile, but also very serious, attempt to get famous.
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    Episodes (61)

    Ep. 61 Just Google Me for Fame! - with Al Del Bene

    Ep. 61 Just Google Me for Fame! - with Al Del Bene

    Today on “Can You Help Us Get Famous?!” we have a land down under treat for you! Comedian - AL DEL BENE!

    Al has toured extensively with Jon Lovitz and Tim Allen.

    He has performed in over one hundred sold out stadiums with Dane Cook and has performed at the Sydney Opera House with Bill Burr.

    Al has been awarded "Comedian of the Year" by the L.A. Comedy Awards and is proud to have performed for the troops in Kuwait and Iraq.

    He is SO FAMOUS - Just google him!

    This week's movie: Pulp Fiction

    Ep. 60 Casting for Fame! - with Joy Tenenberg

    Ep. 60 Casting for Fame! - with Joy Tenenberg

    Today on “Can You Help Us Get Famous” we have Casting Producer and all around Performing Extraordinaire - JOY TENENBERG!

    Joy has cast it all: background, unscripted, scripted, documentary, musical theatre, commercials, animation, video games, viral videos, reality, and game shows.

    She has helped cast hit shows such as The Apprentice, Parental Control, Intervention, Catfish,  House Hunters, the list goes ON!

    And she ALSO, Producing a musical, is a Live Performance Photographer and previous VEGAS PERFORMER!

    This week's movie: Wet Hot American Summer

    Ep. 59 Famous People Cars for Fame! - with Jennifer Belander

    Ep. 59 Famous People Cars for Fame! - with Jennifer Belander

    This week on “Can You Help Us Get Famous?!” we have Actress, Comedian, and Car Sales Technologist to the STARS! - JENNIFER BELANDER!

    Jennifer has done it ALL! From Acting to performing her one-woman show "MommAutism" at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival to getting Sylvester Stallone's phone number in his CAR! 

    Could she BE any more fabulous and famous?! Tune in and find out why! 

    This week's movie: Arrival

    Ep. 57 Famous Lady Wrangling for Fame! - with Annie Wetherbee

    Ep. 57 Famous Lady Wrangling for Fame! - with Annie Wetherbee

    This week on Can You Help Us Get Famous?! We have Actress, Stand In, and Dialogue Coach: ANNIE WETHERBEE!!!

    As a dialogue coach, Annie helps people learn their lines! She currently works on Bob Hearts️ Abishola, and before that, Liv and Maddy, Bizardvark, The Soul Man, Hot in Cleveland, The Thundermans to name a few. She has also been a stand-in on four-camera sitcoms for years and was a sound mixer for trailers (previews of coming attractions) before all that. 

    This week's movie: Galaxy Quest

    Ep. 56 TV Clean for Fame! - with Brian Kiley

    Ep. 56 TV Clean for Fame! - with Brian Kiley

    This week on "Can you Help Us Get Famous?!" we had our favorite TV Clean Comedian in the hiz-ous! BRIAN KILEY!!!!

    Brian has appeared on “The Late Show with David Letterman” seven times, four times on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” and twelve times on “Late Night with Conan O'Brien”.  

    He also has been a staff writer for Conan O'Brien since 1994 and is currently the head monologue writer.  He has been nominated for 16 Emmy Awards and he is the winner of the 2007 Emmy Award for Writing in a Comedy/Variety Series. 

    This week's movie: Broadcast News

    Ep. 55 Twinning for Fame! - with JaNeika James and JaSheika James

    Ep. 55 Twinning for Fame! - with JaNeika James and JaSheika James

    Today on “Can You Help Us Get Famous” we have not one, but TWO Amazingly-fabulous famous women for you! Executive Producers  - JaNeika James & JaSheika James!

    These ladies are Hollywood powerhouses, having worked on shows such as Fox’s EMPIRE, Netflix’s True Story, HBO Max’s GOSSIP GIRL and they are currently developing Showtime’s MABEL alongside Tyler Perry and Tim Palen!! 

    Oh, and in their spare time, they’ve released a book, LIVING DOUBLE! 

    This week's film: House party!

    Ep. 54 Getting High for Fame! - with Ngaio Bealum

    Ep. 54 Getting High for Fame! - with Ngaio Bealum

    This week on “Can You Help Us Get Famous” we have Actor, Comedian, and Cannabis Activist - Ngaio Bealum!

    Ngaio has been a cannabis activist for over 20 years! He was the cannabis expert on Netflix’s “Cooking on High”, he was the co-host of Cannabis Planet, and he has appeared on the Sarah Silverman show! When he isn’t opening for comics like Dave Chappelle or Weird Al, you can listen to him on the Doug Benson podcast Getting Doug With High, of which he is a frequent guest! You can also find him all over the country hosting cannabis events!! WOWZERS!

    This week's movie: Zach Snyder's Justice League

    Ep. 53 Black Toilet Paper for Fame! - with Henri Hebert

    Ep. 53 Black Toilet Paper for Fame! - with Henri Hebert

    Today on “Can You Help Us Get Famous” we have former Reality TV Executive Producer turned Reiki Master, Energy Healer, Life-Career-Spiritual Coach, AND Mindful Meditation Teacher at Inspiring You - HENRI HEBERT!!!!

    Find out which celebrity uses black toilet paper, the reality of reality TV, and setting Fame Intentions!

    This week's movie: The Sound of Music

    Ep. 52 Finance for Fame! - with Matt Dawson

    Ep. 52 Finance for Fame! - with Matt Dawson

    This week on “Can You Help Us Get Famous?!” we have Production Finance Extraordinaire and our BIGGEST FAN - MATT DAWSON!!!!!

    Some of Matt’s corporate credits include working within various Television Production Finance Groups at ABC Studios, ABC Family, Skydance and now he’s moved into “the field” as they say, working as a production accountant on various shows as Yellowstone Season 1, The Perfectionists Season 1, Swagger Season 1, DMZ pilot and David Makes Man Season 2. So famous!

    This week's movie: Hell or High Water

    Ep. 50 Yes Chef! for Fame - with Kori Sutton

    Ep. 50 Yes Chef! for Fame - with Kori Sutton

    Today on “Can You Help Us Get Famous?!” we dunno how we got her, but we're SO HAPPY SHE'S HERE! Celebrity Chef - Kori Sutton!!!

    You can see Kori currently on Season 19 of Gordon Ramsey’s Hell’s Kitchen! SO FAMOUS! Kori has also immersed herself in all facets of the gastronomic industry, working at upscale restaurants, hotels, and in private homes for celebrities and high net worth individuals.

    This week's movie: Like Water for Chocolate

    Ep. 49 Why Are We Still Not Famous? - with Joanna Lewis

    Ep. 49 Why Are We Still Not Famous? - with Joanna Lewis

    Today on “Can You Help Us Get Famous?!” we have our very first guest ever BACK to update us on her life since popping our cherry! Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome Writer and Producer, Joanna Lewis!!!

    Along with her writing partner, Joanna has written for “Kipo and the Age of the Wonder Beasts” on Netflix, “My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic” on Netflix, “The Great Indoors” on CBS, and “Sullivan & Son” on TBS just to name a few! NBD!

    This week's movie: Let it Snow

    Ep. 48 Be an Icon for Fame! - with Luis Otero

    Ep. 48 Be an Icon for Fame! - with Luis Otero

    This week on the "Can you Help Us Get Famous?!" Podcast, we have DJ and Actor - Luis Otero!!!

    Luis aka "DJ Silence" has done all the clubs! NYC, LA, and a SpeakEasy Taco Truck! Join us as we discuss the ins and outs of DJing, along with Luis's experience on set filming a ProActive Commerical.

    Many icons will be discussed! Cloris Leachman, Betty White, Ritchie Valens, and the MOST ICONIC: ANDI VOPS!!!

    This week's film: La Bamba

    Ep. 47 Motorcycles are the Gateway to Fame! - with Cody Renee Cameron

    Ep. 47 Motorcycles are the Gateway to Fame! - with Cody Renee Cameron

    This week on the Can You Help Us Get Famous?! Podcast we have Actress, Model and Stunt Woman - CODY RENEE CAMERON!!!

    Cody can be seen in MANY films, but most notably El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie and Girl Lost: A Hollywood Story. She is in the Playboy Australia 2021 calendar as Miss February and is kicking ass as a Lady Boss on Only Fans! SO FAMOUS!!!!

    Tune in and hear all about Cody's cool stunts, motorcycle, and when she was a DEAD BODY!!!

    This week's movie: Girl Lost: A Hollywood Story

    Ep. 46 All The Right Moves for Fame! - with Wendy Wilkins

    Ep. 46 All The Right Moves for Fame! - with Wendy Wilkins

    Today on “Can You Help Us Get Famous” We have comedian and screenwriter - WENDY WILKINS!

    Wendy performs all around the country (pre-pandemic of course) but notably the IMPROV, ICEHOUSE,  WESTSIDE COMEDY, and FLAPPERS. 

    HOWEVER! Today we are focusing on her many WRITING achievements! Wendy has been winning screenplay competition after screenplay competition! There are TOO MANY to list here, but listen in and hear all about her career path and achievements!

    This week's film: All The Right Moves

    Ep. 45 Trust Your Instincts for Fame! - with April Baker

    Ep. 45 Trust Your Instincts for Fame! - with April Baker

    This week on "Can You Help Us Get Famous?!" We have Talent Manager, Actor, and Pole Dancing Extroidinnaire - APRIL BAKER!

    April is a talent manager at Stagecoach Entertainment in Los Angeles and has spent more than a decade in talent representation. She has series regulars and series recurs on shows such as “LOVE, VICTOR”, “PARTY OF FIVE” reboot, “JUST ROLL WITH IT”, “NO GOOD NICK”, “WHEN THEY SEE US” on Netflix, the list just KEEPS GOING!

    This week's movie: Zodiac

    Ep. 43 Comedy Specials for Fame! - with Bobbie Oliver

    Ep. 43 Comedy Specials for Fame! - with Bobbie Oliver

    This week on “Can You Help Us Get Famous”, we chat with our dear friend and comedy mama, Bobbie Oliver!

    Bobbie has been a standup comedian for 30 years, she’s the owner of Tao Comedy Studio here in Los Angeles, and since the last time we had her on, she released her first Amazon Prime Video special, “Bobbie Oliver’s Greatest Hits”!

    This week's movie: Hancock

    Ep.42 Granny Porn for Fame! - With Sally Mullins

    Ep.42 Granny Porn for Fame! - With Sally Mullins

    Today on “Can You Help Us Get Famous?!” we have a comedy veteran of LA stand-up for 21 years!!! You can check out her special Sleazy Does it on Amazon and Porn Mom Podcast on all platforms. She was recently featured on the cover of Hustler Magazine (WHAT?!) as both a comic and pornographer AND when she isn't busy with both her hustles, she rescues dogs, cats, and ex-boyfriends. Ladies and gentlemen - SALLY MULLINS!

    Tune in and hear Sally talk about the comedy AND porn industries, her jokes about being a hooker and why she got into Granny Porn ... although we think she's a MILF ;)

    This week's movie: Scene from the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills

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