Baring It All with Call Me Adam

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Baring It All with Call Me Adam

As a kid with starry ambitions of working in the entertainment industry, Adam Rothenberg found a way to go behind-the-scenes with celebrities from the worlds of Film, Television, Theatre & Music for the past 15 years. Adam is the creator of the entertainment platform Call Me Adam and host of the podcast Baring It All with Call Me Adam. His unique style of interviewing has given him the opportunity to conduct more than 1,500 interviews. Adam makes his guests feel comfortable and at ease, which allows them to talk about life behind-the-curtain, sometimes revealing things they have never talked about before.

  1. Season 5 Episode 9: Nicki French Interview - From Music to Pantomime

    11 JUL

    Season 5 Episode 9: Nicki French Interview - From Music to Pantomime

    This season on my podcast, Baring It All with Call Me Adam, I am highlighting My Entertainment Idols. Today, I am going back in time and Behind-The-Curtain to bring you this blast from the past, my 2013 interview with Nicki French, award-winning international recording artist, known for her smash hit dance version of Bonnie Tyler's "Total Eclipse of the Heart." In this interview, Nicki is Baring It All with Call Me Adam about: How she handles her success What she loves about musical theatreHow she decides what songs to recordWhat she loves about the creative process in putting an album togetherSo much more Special Thanks:Theme Song by Bobby CroninPodcast Logo by Liam O'DonnellEdited by Adam RothenbergUnderscore Music by Cutique Connect with Me:Website: www.callmeadam.com Facebook: @CallMeAdamNYC Instagram: @CallMeAdamNYC More on Nicki French:Nicki was born in Carlisle, Cumbria to Mum Eileen and Dad Joe. Music was destined to be in the family – dad played the drums when he was younger, and mum the violin. Nicki’s brother, Tim, is very musical too – a guitarist and singer who is a fabulous song-writer. However, her two sisters, Allison and Carolyn, stayed away from music – probably plenty to listen to already in the household! The family moved down to Tenterden in Kent when Nicki was four years old. Always a keen singer, one of her early memories was sitting next to the radio, listening to the new chart rundown and singing along to all the songs, when Auntie Sally, her Godmother, came in and said to mum and dad, "She’ll be a singer when she grows up!" The first ‘gig’ came at the age of seven, when Nicki was chosen to sing a solo - the first verse of "O Little Town of Bethlehem" at the Infants’ School Christmas Concert! From then on there was no turning back! A few years later she won the local talent contest, and within the year had joined her first band, Krisp, run by Tim and his friend Kelvin. They worked the most salubrious places – working mens’ clubs and holiday camps – wooh! From the age of 16, Nicki studied Music and Drama at West Kent College in Tonbridge, Kent, passing her ‘A’ Levels two years later. At the annual college musical, she played the lead role of Laurey in Oklahoma!, earning rave reviews for her performance. She then moved up to London and started auditioning for bands and theatre shows.  Not many know that Nicki actually was part of a duo in the early 1980s – name of Whisky and Sofa! They released a song called "Dirty Den," about the Eastenders character! It was played on the Radio One Breakfast Show and that was about it! Amazing though, it was written by an extremely well-known writer, Barry Mason. He wrote "The Last Waltz" for Engelbert Humperdinck and "Delilah" for Tom Jones. Credibility sadly was NOT in existence on "Dirty Den." Nicki started working the pubs and clubs, moving onto gay pubs and clubs a short while later – The Spread Eagle in Shoreditch was her first! However the most exciting show for Nicki was at the Player of the Season annual dinner/dance at Tottenham Hotspur FC – her team! They had just signed a new player and were introducing him to the fans – a player by the name of Paul Gascoigne, and Gazza and all the other players got up on stage with her to perform a couple of songs – a special moment.  Nicki had been working on the gay scene for some time, when she made one of her regular visits to perform in a club in...

    30 min
  2. Season 5 Episode 8: Rachael Sage Interview: Still Finding Another Side

    27 JUN

    Season 5 Episode 8: Rachael Sage Interview: Still Finding Another Side

    This season on my podcast, Baring It All with Call Me Adam, I am highlighting My Entertainment Idols. A few weeks ago, I conducted an e-mail interview with Alt/Pop Singer-Songwriter Rachael Sage about her new reimagined album Another Side. Today, I am so excited to dive even deeper into the release of this album. In this interview, Rachael Sage is Baring It All with Call Me Adam about: Running her own record label, MPress RecordsStaying true to herself & beliefsThe power of communityGay Pride MonthSo much more You can watch the video edition of this episode here. Special Thanks:Jill Richmond Johnson, Publicity Director MPress RecordsTheme Song by Bobby CroninPodcast Logo by Liam O'DonnellEdited by Adam Rothenberg Connect with Me:Website: www.callmeadam.com Facebook: @CallMeAdamNYC Instagram: @CallMeAdamNYC More on Rachael Sage:Since founding her own label MPress Records two decades ago, NYC-based folk-pop artist Rachael Sage has steadily released a slew of vibrant, dynamic albums described by Goldmine Magazine as "mesmerizing...thoughtful, pensive and flush with an emotional flourish, all carefully and adeptly executed."  She has toured with an eclectic list of artists including Rufus Wainwright, Ani DiFranco, Beth Hart, Howard Jones, and Grammy® winners Shawn Colvin and Judy Collins – with whom she also recorded a critically-acclaimed duet of Neil Young's "Helpless." In addition to being a six-time Independent Music Award-winning musician and producer, Rachael is also a John Lennon Contest Grand Prize winner who has performed at the Edinburgh Fringe, SXSW, and toured globally from Japan to Berlin with her band, The Sequins. Rachael is also a visual artist and former ballet dancer who performed with the New York City Ballet. A self-described "cancer thriver", she is additionally a philanthropic advocate who has raised money for a wide range of causes, including Foundation For Women's Cancer, WHY Hunger, American Refugee Committee, and National Network For Youth (NN4Y). Her 2020 album Character yielded the Billboard-charting single "Blue Sky Days", and her side-project Poetica, an adventurous fusion of poetry with jazz, classical and Americana musical elements in the vein of Leonard Cohen and Laurie Anderson debuted in October 2021.  Rachael's sparkling cover version of the Yazoo classic "Only You", from her full-length album The Other Side, reached #32 on the Mediabase Top 40 radio chart. Her singles "I Made A Case (feat Howard Jones)" and “Deepest Dark” are also available. Her companion acoustic album Another Side was just released on May 17, 2024. You can stream it everywhere you listen to music & order hard copies from Rachael's website.

    39 min
  3. Season 5: Episode 7: Jo Dee Messina Interview: Music Room Series Tour

    23 MAY

    Season 5: Episode 7: Jo Dee Messina Interview: Music Room Series Tour

    This season on my podcast, Baring It All with Call Me Adam, I am highlighting My Entertainment Idols. Today, I am going back in time and Behind-The-Curtain to bring you this blast from the past, my 2010 interview with Jo Dee Messina, 2-time Grammy Award nominee, and Country Music Superstar. In this interview, Jo Dee is Baring It All with Call Me Adam about: Whom she still wants to work withThe best advice she's given, but not taken for herselfWho she would dream about while sleepingIf she ever thought about quitting musicSo much more For the print edition of this interview, and see some photos of Jo Dee with me and my dad, click here! Now, here’s a little Behind-The-Curtain Story…. In 2010, Jo Dee was embarking on her most intimate tour to date, the Music Room Series Tour, where she left the big stadiums behind, and came to smaller clubs and venues, like her NYC stop at Michael Feinstein’s cabaret club Feinstein’s at the Regency. I was very fortunate to get a pair of press tickets to see the show, and interview Jo Dee right after. The kindness Jo Dee showed me during and after the interview is something I have never forgotten. She took her time answering my questions, even though there was a crowd of people waiting for her at the VIP after party. She made me feel as if I was the only person she had to talk to that night. After we were done, she let me take a picture with her, and then, asked my dad if he wanted a picture with her, and told him to come up to take one. We truly felt like royalty being with Jo Dee. Here’s an additional Behind-The-Curtain story for you… When I started recording the interview on my phone, Jo Dee asked if this was going to be published as an audio interview or in print format. At that time, I didn’t have a way to share the audio, but now, all these years later, I do, and it’s through this podcast. So, as you listen to this interview, I hope you feel all the excitement, fun, and laughter we had together.  Special Thanks:Angela Villanueva, MSO PRTheme Song by Bobby CroninPodcast Logo by Liam O'DonnellEdited by Adam RothenbergUnderscore Blast From The Past Intro Music by CutiqueUnderscore Intro Music by Collin Scudder Connect with Me:Website: www.callmeadam.com Facebook: @CallMeAdamNYC Instagram: @CallMeAdamNYC More on Jo Dee Messina:Jo Dee Messina is a trailblazing country music artist, known for her powerful vocals and chart-topping hits. With the breakout song “Heads Carolina, Tails California,” she became a household name and went on to achieve nine No. 1 hits and sixteen Top 40 songs. Jo Dee’s success made her the first female in country music history to celebrate three consecutive multi-week, chart-topping songs. In addition to her studio accomplishments, Jo Dee’s passionate and high-energy performances have captivated audiences across the country. She shares her hit tunes, emotionally-driven songs, and personal testimony, connecting with fans and inspiring them with her authenticity. As an independent artist, Jo Dee embraced her strong, empowered persona and founded Dreambound Records. Jo Dee’s dedication to presenting her story with honesty has allowed people to see beyond the surface and connect with...

    9 min
  4. Season 5: Episode 6: Kelli O'Hara Interview: Beyond The Ingenue

    16 MAY

    Season 5: Episode 6: Kelli O'Hara Interview: Beyond The Ingenue

    This season on my podcast, Baring It All with Call Me Adam, I am highlighting My Entertainment Idols. Today, I am going back in time and Behind-The-Curtain to bring you this blast from the past, my 2010 interview with then 3-time Tony nominated Broadway Actress Kelli O'Hara. Now, here’s a little Behind-The-Curtain Story…. In 2010, I got to attend the opening night of Kelli O’Hara’s one-woman show Beyond The Ingenue at Michael Feinstein’s cabaret club, Feinstein’s at the Regency on the Upper East Side in NYC. In addition to seeing the concert, I got to interview Kelli live, at the VIP after party. When you listen to this episode, I hope you feel all the excitement that I felt, and was swirling around me, while talking to Kelli at that opening night party. When this interview took place, I did not have a podcast, so I had to transcribe the interview into print format. Now I do have a podcast, and I am so excited to share this interview with you. In this interview, Kelli is Baring It All with Call Me Adam about: Who inspired her to become a performerThe Best Advice she has receivedA Strange or Unusual Talent she hasFavorite way to stay in shapeSo much more To read the interview, and see a photo of me & Kelli, click here! Special Thanks:Dan Fortune, Fortune CreativeTheme Song by Bobby CroninPodcast Logo by Liam O'DonnellEdited by Adam RothenbergUnderscore Intro Music by Cutique Connect with Me:Website: www.callmeadam.com Facebook: @CallMeAdamNYC Instagram: @CallMeAdamNYC More on Kelli O'Hara:Kelli O'Hara has unequivocally established herself as one of Broadway's great leading ladies. She recently starred in the Tony Award-winning revival of South Pacific at Lincoln Center, enrapturing audiences and critics alike with her soulful and complex interpretation of Nellie Forbush, and garnering a third Tony nomination. A native of Oklahoma, Kelli received a degree in opera, and, after winning the State Metropolitan Opera Competition, moved to New York and enrolled in the Lee Strasberg Institute. She made her Broadway debut in Jekyll & Hyde and followed it with Sondheim's Follies, Sweet Smell of Success opposite John Lithgow, and Dracula. In 2003 Kelli committed to a production of The Light in the Piazza at Seattle's Intiman Theatre. The show landed on Broadway in 2005 and earned Kelli her first Tony and Drama Desk Award nominations. She moved from one huge critical and commercial success to another when she joined Harry Connick on Broadway in the 2006 Tony award-winning production of The Pajama Game, for which Kelli received Tony, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Award nominations. Kelli has worked regionally and Off Broadway in Sunday in the Park with George at Reprise, My Life With Albertine at Playwright's Horizons, and Beauty at the La Jolla Playhouse. In addition to her critically acclaimed performance as Eliza Doolittle in the New York Philharmonic production of My Fair Lady, Kelli has performed a solo concert at Carnegie Hall with the New York Pops conducted by Rob Fisher. She has sung at Carnegie Hall with Barbara...

    5 min
  5. Season 5: Episode 5: Olivia Newton-John Interview: Don't Stop Believin'

    2 MAY

    Season 5: Episode 5: Olivia Newton-John Interview: Don't Stop Believin'

    This season on my podcast, Baring It All with Call Me Adam, I am highlighting My Entertainment Idols. Today, I am going back in time and Behind-The-Curtain to bring you this blast from the past, my 2019 interview with Olivia Newton-John, 4-time Grammy award winner and Sandy from the mega hit movie musical Grease. This was my third, and what turned out to be my final time interviewing Olivia. I was given 10 minutes to conduct a telephone interview with her. Now, here’s a little Behind-The-Curtain Story…. When this interview took place, I did not have a podcast, so I had to transcribe the interview into print format. Now I do have a podcast, and I am so excited to share with you my original phone conversation with the one, the only Olivia Newton-John. At the time of this interview, Olivia's autobiography, Don't Stop Believin' was recently released, which is what brought us back together. In this interview, Olivia is Baring It All with Call Me Adam about: How she keeps her positive outlookWhat she learned about herself from writing her autobiographyHow she has adapted to the changes in the music industryWhat she still hopes to achieveSo much more If you want to read the interview, and see some photos of Olivia, you can do that here! Special Thanks:Michael Caprio, Caprio Media DesignTheme Song by Bobby CroninPodcast Logo by Liam O'DonnellEdited by Adam RothenbergUnderscore Intro Music by CueTique Connect with Me:Website: www.callmeadam.com Facebook: @CallMeAdamNYC Instagram: @CallMeAdamNYC More on Olivia Newton-John:Olivia Newton-John’s appeal seems to be timeless. With a career spanning more than five decades she is still a vibrant, creative individual adored by fans around the globe. Born in Cambridge, England in 1948, the youngest child of Professor Brin Newton-John and Irene, daughter of Nobel Prize winning physicist, Max Born, Olivia moved to Melbourne, Australia with her family when she was five. Her first big break was winning a talent contest on the popular TV show, Sing, Sing, Sing, which earned Olivia a trip to London. By the age of fifteen she had formed an all-girl group called Sol 4 and, in 1963, Olivia was appearing on local daytime TV shows and weekly pop music programs in Australia. When she eventually took her prize-winning trip to London, she teamed up with her friend from Melbourne, Pat Carroll (now Pat Farrar), to create a double act, “Pat & Olivia,” and the duo toured army bases and clubs throughout the UK and Europe. Olivia cut her first single for Decca Records in 1966, a version of Jackie DeShannon’s "Till You Say You’ll Be Mine,” and in 1971, she recorded a cover of Bob Dylan’s "If Not For You," co-produced by Bruce Welch and fellow Aussie and friend, John Farrar, whom she continues to collaborate with today. Olivia’s U.S. album debut, Let Me Be There, produced her first top ten single of the same name, with Olivia being honored by the Academy Of Country Music as “Most Promising Female Vocalist” and a Grammy Award as “Best Country Vocalist.” This proved to be only the beginning of a very exciting career. With more than 100...

    10 min
  6. Season 5: Episode 4: Lisa Loeb Interview: Stay (I Missed You), Lullaby Girl

    18 APR

    Season 5: Episode 4: Lisa Loeb Interview: Stay (I Missed You), Lullaby Girl

    This season on Baring It All with Call Me Adam I am highlighting My Entertainment Idols. Today, I am going back in time and Behind-The-Curtain to bring you this blast from the past, my 2017 interview with then Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Lisa Loeb. At that time, Lisa was getting ready to release her new family album Lullaby Girl, and celebrating the 23rd Anniversary of her platinum-selling hit song "Stay (I Missed You)."  In this interview, Lisa is Baring It All with Call Me Adam about: The creative process behind Lullaby GirlWhen there was a time that Lisa felt like saying "Reality Bites"What is something she didn't want to see "The Way It Really Is"?A quirk her friends made fun of her forSo much more This interview was recorded over the telephone and I am sharing our original phone conversation with you, the listener. This interview has been edited down from it's original version. If you want to read the full interview, you can do that here! Special Thanks:Gina Tolentino, Missing Pieces GroupTheme Song by Bobby CroninPodcast Logo by Liam O'DonnellEdited by Adam RothenbergUnderscore Intro Music by CueTique Connect with Me:Website: www.callmeadam.com Facebook: @CallMeAdamNYC Instagram: @CallMeAdamNYC More on Lisa Loeb:Grammy nominated Lisa Loeb is a singer-songwriter, producer, touring artist, author and philanthropist who started her career with the platinum-selling Number 1 hit song "Stay (I Missed You)" from the film Reality Bites. A trailblazing independent artist, Lisa was the first pop musician to have a Number 1 single while not signed to a recording contract. She followed that remarkable feat with the hit singles "Do You Sleep," "I Do," and "Let's Forget about It" and the albums Cake and Pie and No Fairy Tale, among others. Lisa continues to craft irresistible pop songs for the 21st century, while designing Lisa Loeb Eyewear, writing children's books, and supporting non-profit causes. The Los Angeles based mother of two is well-known to parents and kids for her albums Catch the Moon (with Elizabeth Mitchell) and Amazon Music exclusives, Nursery Rhyme Parade! and Feel What U Feel (featuring Craig Robinson and Ed Helms). She has also published two picture book-CDs for Sterling Children’s Books: Lisa Loeb’s Songs for Movin’ and Shakin' and Lisa Loeb’s Silly Sing Along. In addition to these family albums, Lisa's Camp Lisa raises funds for The Camp Lisa Foundation to allow kids, who wouldn't normally have the opportunity, to go to summer camp, and in 2015, the American Camp Association, New England named Lisa Loeb as their Camp Champions Honoree. Lisa's recent film and television appearances include Netflix’s Sandy Wexler, TV Land’s Teachers, Amazon’s Creative Galaxy, @Midnight with Chris Hardwick, Last week Tonight with John...

    25 min
  7. Season 5: Episode 3: Mel B from The Spice Girls - Spice Up Your Life with the Old Razzle Dazzle - My Entertainment Idols

    4 APR

    Season 5: Episode 3: Mel B from The Spice Girls - Spice Up Your Life with the Old Razzle Dazzle - My Entertainment Idols

    This season on Baring It All with Call Me Adam I am highlighting My Entertainment Idols. Today, I am going back In time and Behind-The-Curtain to bring you this blast from the past, my 2016 interview with Mel B, who you know as Scary Spice from the Spice Girls. In 2016, Mel B was getting ready to star in Chicago the Musical on Broadway in the role of Roxie Hart. I had the opportunity to speak with Mel B during Chicago the Musical's Press Day. In this interview, Mel B is Baring It All with Call Me Adam about: What she relates to most about Roxie HartHow she balances work and motherhoodHow she likes to Spice Up Her LifeWhat is one thing that she wants, that she really, really wantsSo much more Mel B played the role of Roxie from December 28, 2016-February 19, 2017. If you want to watch the video version of this interview, you can see it here. Special Thanks:Heath Schwartz, Boneau/Bryan-BrownPhoto of Me & Mel B - Joseph MarzulloTheme Song by Bobby CroninEdited by Peter PavlakisPodcast by Liam O'DonnellUnderscore Intro Music by CueTique Connect with Me:Website: www.callmeadam.com Facebook: @CallMeAdamNYC Instagram: @CallMeAdamNYC

    8 min
  8. Season 5: Episode 2: Marc Summers Interview - Getting Messy with Double Dare Host - My Entertainment Idols Series

    28 MAR

    Season 5: Episode 2: Marc Summers Interview - Getting Messy with Double Dare Host - My Entertainment Idols Series

    After seeing Marc Summers' new Off-Broadway show, The Life and Slimes of Marc Summers, I am so honored to have been granted the opportunity to speak with him for My Entertainment Idols, a special series on my podcast Baring It All with Call Me Adam. In this interview, Marc is Baring It All with Call Me Adam about: What he learned about himself from performing The Life and Slimes of Marc SummersHow Marc allows himself to get messy without reverting back to old habitsWhat is something Marc has done post cancer that he wouldn't have done prior to his diagnosisWho are some of Marc's Entertainment IdolsWe bring Double Dare into 2024So much more I grew up watching Marc as the host of Nickelodeon's Double Dare, and have been a fan ever since. I always wanted to be on Double Dare & I finally got to live out that childhood dream, when I got to go up on stage at Marc's one man show, during the game show segment. Wait until you hear the Behind-The-Curtain story I tell Marc during this interview about that moment in his show! The Life and Slimes of Marc Summers plays at New World Stages in NYC through June 2, 2024. Special Thanks:Joe Trentacosta, JT Public RelationsTheme Song by Bobby CroninPodcast Logo by Liam O'DonnellEdited by Adam Rothenberg Connect with Me:Website: www.callmeadam.com Facebook: @CallMeAdamNYC Instagram: @CallMeAdamNYC More on Marc Summers:With one of the most diverse and eclectic careers in the entertainment industry, Marc is probably best known for putting Nickelodeon on the map as the host of Double Dare. He also hosted What Would You Do? as well as the first live special on Nickelodeon launching the Nickelodeon Studios in Orlando, Florida. Marc has hosted two talk shows on Lifetime, History IQ on The History Channel, as well as Unwrapped, one of the longest-running shows on Food Network. He was the original host of Next Food Network Star when Guy Fieri won, and he has also covered many news stories while appearing as a regular on ABC’s Home Show. Marc was the Executive Producer of both Dinner Impossible and Restaurant Impossible, as well as a shark special on Discovery. He is also a frequent guest on Guy’s Grocery Games and has been in several episodes of Diners, Drive-Ins, And Dives. Marc has appeared on OPRAH three times, with Howard Stern twice, and in a classic episode of The Tonight Show with guest Burt Reynolds. Google it – It is all spontaneous!

    33 min
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As a kid with starry ambitions of working in the entertainment industry, Adam Rothenberg found a way to go behind-the-scenes with celebrities from the worlds of Film, Television, Theatre & Music for the past 15 years. Adam is the creator of the entertainment platform Call Me Adam and host of the podcast Baring It All with Call Me Adam. His unique style of interviewing has given him the opportunity to conduct more than 1,500 interviews. Adam makes his guests feel comfortable and at ease, which allows them to talk about life behind-the-curtain, sometimes revealing things they have never talked about before.

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    Call Me Adam/Adam Rothenberg
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    160
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