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Joe Mantegna #3

Release Date: 12/10/2025

Really Famous with Kara Mayer Robinson

Actor extraordinaire Tony Shalhoub gets some free therapy(ish) from me. Plus, we have lots of laughs and you will too. When we get into it, which we do, Tony opens up and reveals how he got through his mental health struggles and came out stronger and healthier than ever. Yes, we talk Big Night, Wings, Monk and the Marvelous Mrs. Maisel too. And friends, OF COURSE we discuss Tim Daly, my most frequent podcast guest, and my more recent Wings star, Steven Weber. Good, good stuff. I just wish we didn't accidentally end up doing this on Zoom (I explain in the intro). My latest Tim Daly...

Donna Mills

Really Famous with Kara Mayer Robinson

Knots Landing icon Donna Mills and I have an unexpected conversation about being in the zeitgeist at age 85, hair, makeup, mirrors, living large in your 80s, babysitting, booking podcast guests, Alec Baldwin, Patrick Duffy and more, all while wearing red. SUBSCRIBE to Really Famous & turn notifications ON ➤ Everything about Kara & Really Famous ➤ Watch our video now on my YouTube channel ➤ Watch Donna's wink not a jab social media clap-back reel ➤ Catch Donna's podcast, We're KNOT Done Yet ➤ Links to everything: Instagram | TikTok | ...

Jim Burrows Gets Personal (not the same interview you heard on other podcasts!) (From 2022)

Really Famous with Kara Mayer Robinson

In honor of the late James Burrows, legendary TV director, I'm resharing our second podcast talk, from 2022. We filmed it at Jimmy's home in Los Angeles. Our first talk was on the set of Will & Grace (the remake) on the Universal Studios lot. You can hear that talk here: I'm airing this as is, as it ran in 2022. I was on a mission to show you the real person behind the TV director of your favorite sitcoms, like Cheers, Friends, Frasier, Will and Grace, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, The Bob Newhart Show, Third Rock from the Sun, the list goes on... I think I succeeded. Send me your...

Judith Light

Really Famous with Kara Mayer Robinson

Judith Light is a badass. At work and in life. You'll see. The Tony and Emmy award-winning actress and I really connect and talk about it all, from why her Who's the Boss character, Angela Bower, resonates with so many women (then and now) to being accountable and living a big life. She's an inspiration yet as real and authentic as they come. Angela Bower would be proud! Watch Judith in her newest projects (of sooo many) ➤ The Terror: Devil in Silver ➤ on The Punisher: One Last Kill ➤ on Soooo many others, such as ➤ One Life to Live, Transparent, Poker Face, Julia, Law &...

Jill Kargman

Really Famous with Kara Mayer Robinson

The Odd Mom Out and Influenced creator, actor, author and ultimate Upper East Side New York mom and I sit down in Beverly Hills (because, of course) to talk mom identities, influencer pressure, satire, mommy and me classes and grief. Yes, all of that. And more. Let's go. Watch our video now on my YouTube channel: Links to everything: Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Therapy or One-time Consultation with Kara ➤ Jill's new film, Influenced ➤ Subscribe on YouTube ➤ Share your thoughts ➤ ...

YouTuber Ryan Burton, aka "Rhino"

Really Famous with Kara Mayer Robinson

YouTuber Ryan Burton is like, I'm sitting with a therapist for an hour, and I'm going to use this opportunity! So we discuss all his problems, like: insecurity about how he looks, needing validation, lust, dating, marriage, fame, being a creator, ghosting and more. Watch our video now on my YouTube channel: Links to everything: Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Therapy or One-time Consultation with Kara ➤ Ryan's YouTube channels loveliveserve ➤ strawberrypark ➤ Subscribe on YouTube ➤ Share your...

Gina Gershon

Really Famous with Kara Mayer Robinson

Gina Gershon, iconic actress of Red Oaks, Showgirls, Cocktail, Face/Off, Curb Your Enthusiasm and more, and I talk parents, shadow work, image, romance and more. Let's discuss it all. Add a comment to my YouTube videos with me and Gina on my Really Famous YouTube channel here: Or drop a comment on one of the highlights and/or photos I'm sharing on Instagram here: Pick up a copy of Gina's memoir, Alphapussy, at my Amazon shop: Watch our first podcast on video now on my YouTube channel: Links to everything: Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | ...

Eric Roberts - Bonus Episode!

Really Famous with Kara Mayer Robinson

Acting icon Eric Roberts joins me for a special talk about something he didn't want to talk about during our first podcast, which ran a few months ago. But he agreed to sit down and talk about it this time. It's a special bonus about stuttering, family abuse and, well, a little more than that. It's all here for you, in the raw, unpolished and as we recorded it. Please let me know what you think. Let's discuss it all. Add a comment to the YouTube videos with me and Eric on my Really Famous YouTube channel here: New, part 1: New, part 2: Original talk: Or drop a comment on one of the...

Adam Conover

Really Famous with Kara Mayer Robinson

The Adam Ruins Everything creator and stand-up comic presents me with a big apology. Then we get personal. Stand-up comic and creator of the TV series Adam Ruins Everything Adam Conover makes a grand gesture and sincere apology for something we did years ago. We dive into what happened the first time we filmed—and I later scrapped—a podcast because of Adam’s attitude. We rehash the situation, Adam apologizes, I use her therapist POV to analyze what drives Adam, we dish on other guests we've each had on our shows, and Adam opens up about his recent breakup, therapy, ADD, shame and...

Steven Weber

Really Famous with Kara Mayer Robinson

Tim Daly talks about him often and finally, we get to sit down with him. It's Steven Weber, friends. The quintessential Steven Weber interview. The Chicago Med, Wings, The Shining, Curb Your Enthusiasm actor reveals his personal struggles and joys and how his family and friends changed everything. Plus we get into a little therapy talk. And television talk. And there's some joking around. Enjoy. Watch Steven Weber and Kara on the Really Famous YouTube channel ➤ Alll the talks with Kara and Tim Daly ➤ Let's talk about this on social media ➤ ...

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Joe Mantegna says I probably know him better than any human after today's talk. So that means you know him better than most too (if you also caught our first two talks on Really Famous). The iconic actor opens up about his personal life, family, marriage, famous friends, regrets, business ventures and incredibly good perspective on life. We hit everything from Al Pacino and Diane Keaton to Fat Tony (The Simpsons), what Tom Hanks taught him on Bosom Buddies, and what you may be surprised to find out. It's Joe, the real deal.

Watch Joe Mantegna and me for Joe's 3rd talk on my Really Famous YouTube channel ➤

Watch my CRIMINAL MINDS playlist on my Really Famous YouTube channel for all my talks with the Criminal Minds cast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyUDSyrlX1o6cGSdKwvhGDGv9XTkVSLLE

Watch my earlier talks with Joe Mantegna ➤

Joe Mantegna & Kara Talk #3 ➤ https://youtu.be/FvT5WFivBM0

Joe Mantegna & Kara BONUS (between #2 and #3) ➤ https://youtu.be/yQjikX8hi5E

Joe Mantegna & Kara #2 ➤ https://youtu.be/rFFAuJyURbM

Joe Mantegna & Kara #1 ➤ https://youtu.be/2YB8ZvM2xq4

AJ Cook & Kara Talk #2 ➤ https://youtu.be/2mr1liTlaQM

AJ Cook & Kara Talk #1 ➤ https://youtu.be/51r4N93AvQw

Aisha Tyler & Kara ➤ https://youtu.be/9eHgYCPpM2s

Kirsten Vangsness & Kara ➤ https://youtu.be/-W6rAXEWcGo

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