My Fame, Explained

Larry Gilbert Jr
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My Fame, Explained podcast will take you on a unique journey through the lives and minds of influencers in the realm of pop-culture, entertainment, business, sports, technology and more. We'll learn how they became famous, their inspiring stories, and how their contributions have impacted society. Hosted by Larry Gilbert (New episodes drop the first Monday of every month)

  1. 4D AGO

    E61: From St. Louis to Nashville: Country Singer-Songwriter Rachel Schumacher on Chasing Dreams and Playing Broadway | My Fame, Explained

    Nashville-based country singer-songwriter Rachel Schumacher joins the My Fame, Explained podcast to share the story behind her journey into music, the leap of faith that brought her to Music City, and what it’s really like building a career in one of the most competitive music scenes in the world. Originally from St. Louis, Missouri, Rachel discovered her love for music performing on hometown stages before deciding to pursue her dreams full time. Inspired by classic country storytelling and the authenticity of modern Nashville artists, she developed a sound that blends heartfelt lyrics with the grit and charm of today’s country music scene. Now based in Nashville, Rachel has been steadily growing her fanbase through powerful live performances, intimate songwriter rounds, and regular appearances playing on Broadway, the city’s iconic strip of live music venues. Her rich vocals, honest songwriting, and dynamic stage presence have helped her connect deeply with audiences night after night. In this episode of My Fame, Explained, Rachel talks about: Growing up in St. Louis and the early influences that shaped her love of music The moment she realized music could become a career Taking the leap and moving to Nashville to chase her dreams What life is really like playing live shows on Nashville’s Broadway The realities of building a career in the country music industry Her songwriting process and the stories behind her music Using social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok to reach new fans The challenges, risks, and rewards of pursuing music full time What’s next as she continues to release new music and grow as an artist Rachel Schumacher represents the new wave of country artists who are balancing authenticity, hustle, and creativity as they build their careers in Nashville. Her story offers an honest look at the passion and perseverance required to turn a love of music into a life on stage. Listen to this episode of My Fame, Explained to hear Rachel’s journey, her perspective on the Nashville music scene, and why she believes the best chapters of her career are still ahead. Follow Rachel Schumacher on Instagram and TikTok Follow Larry Gilbert on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the My Fame, Explained podcast on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube

    30 min

  2. FEB 12

    E 60: Erica Dasher on Starring in Peacock’s The Burbs and Life After Jane by Design | My Fame, Explained

    Erica Dasher joins My Fame, Explained for a candid conversation about career evolution, creative ownership, and starring in Peacock’s highly anticipated new series The Burbs. Best known as the breakout lead in Freeform’s cult favorite Jane by Design, Erica has built a dynamic, multidisciplinary career spanning television, film, Broadway, writing, and directing. She stars in a pivotal role in Peacock’s upcoming series The Burbs (premiering February 8), opposite Keke Palmer and Jack Whitehall, produced by Brian Grazer and Seth MacFarlane. Set in the iconic cul-de-sac from the original film, the series unfolds as a whodunit — with Erica’s character driving the central mystery of season one. In this episode, we discuss: Stepping into an iconic franchise with The Burbs The lasting legacy of Jane by Design Performing on Broadway in the Tony Award–winning Leopoldstadt Her upcoming film Tuesday, New York Producing the Netflix-acquired documentary Figures of Speech Writing and directing her short film Ouroboros Building a career both in front of and behind the camera We also talk about the importance of artistic community and the theater and creative think tanks discussed in the episode: The Fuse Theater Company: https://thefuseny.com/Public Assembly: https://publicassembly.us/ Erica’s journey is a powerful example of what it looks like to grow beyond a breakout role and take creative control across mediums. 🎧 Listen now to this inspiring episode of My Fame, Explained. Follow Erica Dasher on Instagram Follow Larry Gilbert on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the My Fame, Explained podcast on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube

    32 min

  3. JAN 11

    E 59: How Ross Mandell Went from Wall Street Power to Purpose-Driven Comeback | My Fame, Explained Podcast

    Ross Mandell’s story is one of extremes — massive success, public failure, and a powerful second act few ever achieve. In this episode of My Fame, Explained, host Larry Gilbert sits down with the former Wall Street power player often labeled the “Bad Boy of Wall Street” to unpack the real story behind the headlines. Ross speaks candidly about the ambition that fueled his rise, the decisions that led to his fall, and the hard personal work required to rebuild his life from the ground up. Today, Ross has shifted his focus from Wall Street to Main Street, dedicating his life to financial education, mindset training, and helping others avoid the mistakes he once made. Through his Rock Solid philosophy, he teaches that true wealth isn’t measured in dollars — it’s built on discipline, accountability, and purpose. In this episode, you’ll hear: What life was really like behind the scenes on Wall Street The emotional and mental impact of losing everything How Ross rebuilt his identity after public failure Why mindset matters more than money What legacy means when fame fades This is an unfiltered conversation about redemption, responsibility, and redefining success on your own terms. 🎙️ My Fame, Explained — the stories behind the fame, the fall, and the fight to become whole again. Follow Ross Mandell on Instagram and TikTok Follow Larry Gilbert on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the My Fame, Explained podcast on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube

    1h 31m

  4. 11/25/2025

    E 58: Barbara Butcher: The Legendary NYC Death Investigator Behind Oxygen’s New True Crime Hit | My Fame, Explained Podcast

    Barbara Butcher is one of the most seasoned and respected death investigators in New York City history — a woman who has walked into more than 5,500 death scenes and helped identify victims of the 9/11 attacks. Now, she’s the face of Oxygen True Crime’s gripping new series The Death Investigator with Barbara Butcher, produced by Dick Wolf, revealing the hidden clues our bodies leave behind and the secrets only a trained eye can see. In this episode of My Fame, Explained, Barbara opens up about her extraordinary life: growing up the daughter of an NYPD Deputy Inspector, losing everything to alcoholism, rebuilding her career from scratch, breaking barriers as one of the first female medicolegal investigators in NYC, and facing unimaginable tragedy at Ground Zero. She also discusses her acclaimed memoir What the Dead Know, the cases that changed her, the surprising lessons the dead teach the living, and how she transformed her decades of trauma, grit, and expertise into powerful storytelling on screen. If you love true crime, resilience stories, or behind-the-scenes looks at the world’s toughest jobs, this conversation will stay with you long after it’s over. Follow Barbara on Instagram @butcher.barbara and catch The Death Investigator on Oxygen True Crime. Follow Larry Gilbert on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the My Fame, Explained podcast on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube

    29 min

  5. 11/07/2025

    E 57: Olivia Ferney: The Viral Travel Expert Behind Luxury Trips for Billionaires | My Fame, Explained Podcast

    Olivia Ferney has become the internet’s favorite “luxury travel fixer.” As a senior accommodations specialist for Top Tier Travel and the creator behind @travelwithlivii, she plans extravagant vacations for the ultra-rich — from $100K last-minute helicopter rescues to bespoke hotel stays around the world. In this episode of My Fame, Explained, Olivia opens up about: Her journey from small-town roots to managing elite clients across continents The craziest (and most unreasonable) requests she’s ever handled How she grew over half a million followers by sharing behind-the-scenes travel stories The surprising difference between billionaires and multimillionaires as clients Her rules for maintaining authenticity and boundaries in a world built on excess From TikTok fame to luxury hospitality power player, Olivia Ferney shares the real story behind the glamour — and what it truly takes to serve the world’s most demanding travelers. Follow Olivia Ferney on ⁠⁠⁠I⁠⁠nstagram⁠⁠⁠. Follow her on TikTok. Follow Larry Gilbert on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the My Fame, Explained podcast on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube

    24 min

  6. 09/26/2025

    E 56: My Fame, Explained: Larry Collmus: The Legendary Voice of the Kentucky Derby and Triple Crown for NBC Sports

    When you hear the words “American Pharoah wins the Triple Crown!” or the thunder of hooves down the stretch at the Kentucky Derby, chances are you’re hearing the unmistakable voice of Larry Collmus. For more than three decades, Larry has been the soundtrack to some of horse racing’s most iconic moments, from his early days on the Maryland circuit to calling history on NBC Sports. In this episode of My Fame, Explained, Larry shares how a summer job helping his father at Timonium Fairgrounds sparked a lifelong passion for racing, the nerve-wracking thrill of calling his very first Kentucky Derby in 2011, and what it felt like to deliver one of the most unforgettable calls in sports when American Pharoah ended a 37-year Triple Crown drought. We dive into the art of race calling, the pressure of live broadcasting, and the transition to taking over the Del Mar booth from the legendary Trevor Denman. Larry also reflects on the evolution of the sport, the stories behind the mic, and the lessons he’s learned from a career built on precision, emotion, and timing. Whether you’re a lifelong racing fan or just love hearing the voices behind the moments that make history, this conversation is a masterclass in passion, persistence, and performance. Listen now and discover how Larry Collmus became one of the most recognizable voices in sports. Follow Larry Collmus on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠. Follow Larry Gilbert on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the My Fame, Explained podcast on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube

    41 min

  7. 09/06/2025

    E 55: My Fame, Explained: From 'Billions' to Wellness: Zina Wilde on Acting, Creativity & Transformative Retreats

    Zina Wilde is redefining what it means to be a modern multi-hyphenate. Best known for her seven-season run on Showtime’s hit series Billions, Zina has built a career that seamlessly blends Hollywood storytelling with holistic wellness. As an actress, writer, and producer, she’s worked alongside icons like Paul Giamatti, Damian Lewis, Richard Dreyfuss, Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Sally Field, and Rita Moreno — with over 14 short films produced, including The Climb (Cannes Audience Award Winner) and her latest, We Regret to Inform You, now on the festival circuit. But Zina’s story goes beyond the screen. She’s a leader in the booming $1.1 trillion wellness tourism industry, hosting transformative retreats around the world — from Greece to Paris to South Africa — often collaborating with best-selling authors, psychotherapists, and spiritual advisors. Her work merges entertainment, mental health, and personal transformation, helping creatives and leaders find clarity and connection in an overwhelming world. Whether you’re passionate about acting, filmmaking, wellness, or redefining success on your own terms, Zina’s story is a powerful reminder that fame can be a platform for healing, growth, and connection. Follow Zina Wilde on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠. Follow Larry Gilbert on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the My Fame, Explained podcast on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube

    31 min

  8. 08/21/2025

    E 54: My Fame, Explained: Elle Winter on Her New EP Never Even Met Her, Songwriting Journey, and Life in Music

    In this episode of My Fame, Explained, Larry Gilbert sits down with singer-songwriter Elle Winter, who has already connected with millions of listeners through her heartfelt songwriting and powerhouse vocals. From being discovered by Radio Disney’s Next Big Thing as a teenager, to earning a spot as one of People Magazine’s Emerging Artists and performing on iconic stages like The TODAY Show and Jingle Ball, Elle shares her inspiring journey through the music industry. Elle opens up about the personal experiences behind her highly anticipated new EP, Never Even Met Her (out now!), including the title track that was born from heartbreak and transformed into an empowering anthem of self-discovery. She also talks about collaborating with Grammy-winning producers, touring with Chloe x Halle, and how she balances music with her studies at the University of Pennsylvania. Listen to Elle Winter’s brand-new single “Never Even Met Her” here: https://open.spotify.com/track/5xuc6xYKNtiWIwGWkCOOeM?si=8284f4abd3aa4a99 If you love stories of resilience, creativity, and music that speaks to the soul, this episode is for you. Follow Elle Winter on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠. Follow Larry Gilbert on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the My Fame, Explained podcast on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube

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My Fame, Explained podcast will take you on a unique journey through the lives and minds of influencers in the realm of pop-culture, entertainment, business, sports, technology and more. We'll learn how they became famous, their inspiring stories, and how their contributions have impacted society. Hosted by Larry Gilbert (New episodes drop the first Monday of every month)

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  • Creator
    Larry Gilbert Jr
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    61
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Larry Gilbert Jr
  • Show Website
    My Fame, Explained