Stories To Tell with Richard Marx

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Spencer Sutherland on Style, Stardom & the New Rules of Making It in Music
Rising artist Spencer Sutherland stops by for an episode packed with tequila tastings, Elvis deep-dives, and the brutal (and inspiring) realities of building a career in 2024.Richard and Spencer talk going viral by accident, touring the world without a giant hit, chasing authenticity over “goal-post pop,” and how bell-bottoms, TikTok, and pure determination reshaped his career.It’s a hilarious, honest conversation about dreams, delusion, vision, and what it really takes to survive the music business today.A must-listen for artists, fans, and anyone manifesting their future.
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John Stamos on Fame, Sobriety & Talking Endless S*** With Richard Marx
This week on Stories to Tell, Richard Marx sits down with actor, musician, and all-around icon John Stamos for one of the most revealing, hilarious, and unexpectedly heartfelt conversations of the season.From the early days of General Hospital to worldwide stardom on Full House, Stamos opens up about how fame shaped — and sometimes overshadowed — the work he truly loved. He and Richard dive into sobriety, self-discovery, creative reinvention, fatherhood, and why the “old-school entertainers” still matter.The two longtime friends trade stories about Sinatra, Elvis, Beach Boys tours, Rickles, Broadway, karaoke disasters, near-career meltdowns, and what it feels like to chase (and survive) dopamine rushes onstage.Stamos also shares intimate moments from his journey to sobriety, meeting his wife Caitlin, the pressures of aging in Hollywood, and what he still hopes to accomplish as an actor and performer.You’ll laugh, you’ll get misty, and you’ll definitely hear a few stories you’ve never heard anywhere else.Stream now for a candid hang between two friends who have truly lived it.
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Carol Leifer on Seinfeld, Sinatra, and the Secret to Staying Funny
Emmy-nominated comedian and writer Carol Leifer joins Richard Marx for a conversation packed with laughs, wisdom, and Hollywood stories. From opening for Frank Sinatra to shaping comedy history on Seinfeld, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and Modern Family, Carol reflects on her journey, creative process, and new book How to Write a Funny Speech. The two also share candid stories about love, life, and staying inspired decades into their careers.
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JC Chasez & Lance Bass on NSYNC, Reinvention, and the Price of Pop Stardom
Richard Marx welcomes JC Chasez and Lance Bass for a deep, funny, and revealing conversation about the rise of NSYNC, the music industry’s chaos, and life after fame. From early struggles and Lou Pearlman’s contracts to rediscovering creativity through new projects, this episode is pure nostalgia and heart.
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Rufus Wainwright on Music, Family, and His Fierce Creative Fire
In this intimate episode of Stories to Tell, Richard Marx sits down with the incomparable Rufus Wainwright for a conversation that spans decades of music, art, and reinvention. From growing up in a legendary musical family to becoming one of the first openly gay male artists signed to a major label, Rufus shares his journey with wit and warmth. The two dive deep into his genre-crossing career touching on his haunting Dream Requiem, upcoming musical Opening Night, and even his operatic work for King Charles. They also reflect on family legacy, the surrealism of success, and finding space to rest in a whirlwind of creativity. Richard's wife Daisy even makes a cameo.....well, in spirit......thanks to her lifelong love of Rufus' live performances. Pour a drink (virgin or otherwise) and enjoy a beautifully candid episode filled with laughter, insight, and artistic truth.
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