Almost Famous

Barnaby interviews his mother, singer Stephanie De-Sykes, as part of a new podcast called Crazy Stupid Love.Please subscribe/follow Barnaby's new podcast Crazy Stupid Love here: https://linktr.ee/crazystupidlovepodIf you’d like to be a guest on the show or you’d like something discussed on Crazy Stupid Love, please email: [email protected] And do give us a follow on Instagram: Crazystupidlovepod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode of 15 Minutes of Fame, Barnaby reads an extract where Spice Girls singer Geri Halliwell talks about her relationship with ex-singer in Take That Robbie Williams.Buy a copy of Just for The Record by Geri Halliwell here: https://amzn.to/3qHXPCAIf you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Follow Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastMore info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.comEnquiries: [email protected] to Barnaby's other podcast It's Your FuneralLink: https://bit.ly/34JPC77 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode of 15 Minutes of Fame, Barnaby reads an extract where Neil Ruddock pulls a prank on teammate and legendary England striker Alan Shearer, pretending to be a burglar breaking into his house.Buy a copy of The World According to Razor here: https://amzn.to/3biH2iYIf you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Follow Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastMore info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.comEnquiries: [email protected] to Barnaby's other podcast It's Your FuneralLink: https://bit.ly/34JPC77 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode of 15 Minutes of Fame, Barnaby reads an extract where Tony Blair's right hand man Alastair Campbell describes what they did when they first heard about the planes hitting the twin towers on 9/11.Buy a copy of The Burden of Power by Alastair Campbell here: https://amzn.to/37EMQ5pIf you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Follow Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastMore info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.comEnquiries: [email protected] to Barnaby's other podcast It's Your FuneralLink: https://bit.ly/34JPC77 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode of 15 Minutes of Fame, Barnaby reads an extract where Lily Allen discusses her spat with Girls Aloud and X Factor star Cheryl Cole.Buy a copy of My Thoughts Exactly by Lily Allen here: https://amzn.to/3jTg8BSIf you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Follow Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastMore info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.comEnquiries: [email protected] to Barnaby's other podcast It's Your FuneralLink: https://bit.ly/34JPC77 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode of 15 Minutes of Fame, Barnaby reads a hilarious parody article written by John Crace in The Guardian where he brings Edwina Currie's memoir of her affair with Prime Minister John Major down to a manageable 400 words.If you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Follow Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastMore info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.comEnquiries: [email protected] to Barnaby's other podcast It's Your FuneralLink: https://bit.ly/34JPC77 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode of 15 Minutes of Fame, Barnaby reads an extract where EastEnders actress Daniella Westbrook opens up about her cocaine-induced deviated septum, and her various returns to Albert Square.Buy a copy of Faith, Hope & Clarity by Daniella Westbrook here: https://amzn.to/3q0bOmJIf you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Follow Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastMore info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.comEnquiries: [email protected] to Barnaby's other podcast It's Your FuneralLink: https://bit.ly/34JPC77 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode of 15 Minutes of Fame, Barnaby reads an extract where Atomic Kitten singer Kerry Katona tried to win back Westlife's Brian McFadden on the phone, after he'd left her for Delta Goodrem.Buy a copy of Still Standing by Kerry Katona here: https://amzn.to/3jwhZMSIf you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Follow Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastMore info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.comEnquiries: [email protected] to Barnaby's other podcast It's Your FuneralLink: https://bit.ly/34JPC77 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode of 15 Minutes of Fame, Barnaby reads an extract where Spice Girl Mel B discusses falling in love at first sight with comedian Eddie Murphy, and how it sent her so bonkers she kept having to run to the bathroom.Buy a copy of Brutally Honest by Mel B here: https://amzn.to/3d0SdyWIf you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Follow Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastMore info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.comEnquiries: [email protected] to Barnaby's other podcast It's Your FuneralLink: https://bit.ly/34JPC77 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode of 15 Minutes of Fame, Barnaby reads an extract where musician Boy George talks of a fun night out with Joan Rivers and Joan Collins, and when Bob Geldof insisted he jump on a plane from New York to get involved with Band Aid.Buy a copy of Take It Like A Man by Boy George here: https://amzn.to/39ZHGlLIf you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Follow Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastMore info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.comEnquiries: [email protected] to Barnaby's other podcast It's Your FuneralLink: https://bit.ly/34JPC77 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode of 15 Minutes of Fame, Barnaby reads an extract where model and reality star Katie Price discusses how her boyfriend of the time, Dane Bowers, became obsessed with Victoria Beckham, as well as the night they all went out together and David Beckham held her hand.Buy a copy of Being Jordan by Katie Price here: https://amzn.to/3q49A5YIf you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Follow Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastMore info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.comEnquiries: [email protected] to Barnaby's other podcast It's Your FuneralLink: https://bit.ly/34JPC77 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode of 15 Minutes of Fame, Barnaby reads an extract where Libertines and Dirty Pretty Things musician Carl Barat talks about going on Soccer AM while high on coke.Buy a copy of Threepenny Memoir by Carl Barat here: https://amzn.to/3tmKeSLIf you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Follow Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastMore info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.comEnquiries: [email protected] to Barnaby's other podcast It's Your FuneralLink: https://bit.ly/34JPC77 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode of 15 Minutes of Fame, Barnaby reads an extract where actor David Jason discusses meeting Michael Douglas, playing Batman and why Richard Branson may not be the world's best actor.Buy a copy of My Life by David Jason here: https://amzn.to/39GiOPWIf you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Follow Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastMore info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.comEnquiries: [email protected] to Barnaby's other podcast It's Your FuneralLink: https://bit.ly/34JPC77 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode of 15 Minutes of Fame, Barnaby reads an extract where legendary singer Tina Turner discusses the final time she saw David Bowie and when at Live Aid, Mick Jagger decided that the only way to cause a story would be to rip her skirt off.Buy a copy of My Love Story by Tina Turner here: https://amzn.to/2O0AcqgIf you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Follow Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastMore info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.comEnquiries: [email protected] to Barnaby's other podcast It's Your FuneralLink: https://bit.ly/34JPC77 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode of 15 Minutes of Fame, Barnaby reads an extract where Blur bass player Alex James discusses his introduction to The Groucho Club from Vic Reeves and Jonathan Ross, and how Oasis couldn't help but get wound up by the band and bite back in the press.Buy a copy of Bit of a Blur by Alex James here: https://amzn.to/36xHzvIIf you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Follow Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastMore info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.comEnquiries: [email protected] to Barnaby's other podcast It's Your FuneralLink: https://bit.ly/34JPC77 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode of 15 Minutes of Fame, Barnaby reads an extract where Matthew McConaughey discusses his need to re-brand by refusing to do romantic comedies, disappearing from Hollywood and coming back a new good idea.Buy a copy of Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey here: https://amzn.to/2MJw6CkIf you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Follow Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastMore info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.comEnquiries: [email protected] to Barnaby's other podcast It's Your FuneralLink: https://bit.ly/34JPC77 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode of 15 Minutes of Fame, Barnaby reads an extract where singer of 90's Britpop band Sleeper discusses the day they supported REM and how Michael Stipe pulled her up onstage during his performance.Buy a copy of Just For One Day by Louise Wener here: https://amzn.to/3ovEjr3If you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Follow Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastMore info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.comEnquiries: [email protected] to Barnaby's other podcast It's Your FuneralLink: https://bit.ly/34JPC77 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode of 15 Minutes of Fame, Barnaby reads an extract where tennis player Andre Agassi discusses how he put a plan in place to meet his future wife, tennis champion Steffi Graf.Buy a copy of Open by Andre Agassi here: https://amzn.to/2MuAeFWIf you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Follow Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastMore info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.comEnquiries: [email protected] to Barnaby's other podcast It's Your FuneralLink: https://bit.ly/34JPC77 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode of 15 Minutes of Fame, Barnaby reads an extract where comedian Steve Martin discusses how hosting Saturday Night Live made him famous and why his dad wrote a negative review of his work.Buy a copy of Born Standing Up by Steve Martin here: https://amzn.to/36eV9EaIf you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Follow Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastMore info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.comEnquiries: [email protected] to Barnaby's other podcast It's Your FuneralLink: https://bit.ly/34JPC77 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode of 15 Minutes of Fame, Barnaby reads an extract where Wham! star Andrew Ridgeley discusses George Michael's row with Paul Weller and conflicted feelings over the fact his song Last Christmas never got to number one because of Band Aid.Buy a copy of Wham! George & Me by Andrew Ridgeley here: https://amzn.to/3qTGeXIIf you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Follow Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastMore info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.comEnquiries: [email protected] to Barnaby's other podcast It's Your FuneralLink: https://bit.ly/34JPC77 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.