Being Famous Podcast

The New Division was founded in 2005 in Riverside, CA. Although a huge fan of the band Oasis, lead vocalist John Kunkel, was heavily inspired by bands such as Tears for Fears, New Order and Depeche Mode. The New Division has released 5 albums and a plethora of EP’s and singles. John talks to Clif about the early days of The New Division, what touring is like, the numerous music videos the band has released, how he makes a living outside of The New Division, and so much more!

Tex is Co-Founder and President of iconic Skimboard brand, Victoria Skimboards. Founded in 1976, in Laguna Beach, CA. Victoria is still active today and is the premiere manufacturer of Skimboards. Victoria sponsors over 40 riders, including men and women. Tex talks to Clif about the history of skimboarding, the process of creating a skimboard, Laguna Beach, where some of the best skimming exists, thebusiness side of Victoria, and so much more!@victoriaskimboards@texhaineswww.ocean.victoriaskimboards.com

Also known as Xola Malik, Kid Sensation was part of Sir Mix-A-Lot’s crew back in the late 80’s. Xola, would go on to have a very successful solo career, selling over 1.5 million albums worldwide. Xola is still releasing music, acting, writing books and mentoring today’s youth. Xola talks to Clif about West Coast rap, the making of his Westsyde video, what it takes to make the Kid Sensation brand work, the last time he ate at a legendary restaurant Dick’s, and so much more!@therealkidsensationwww.xolamusic.com

Hailing from Bronx, NY. Corina released her debut single “Out of Control” in 1987. In 1991, she scored a #6 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, with her song “Temptation.” Corina would go on to make appearances on Regis and Kathie Lee, Showtime at the Apollo, and Cub MTV. Corina talks to Clif about her hit song Temptation, the making of the Temptation video, whether she considers her music as Freestyle, and so much more!@thefirstcorinawww.thefirstcorina.com

Former on-air radio personality, Michael Ricker, also known as Ricker, held on-air positions at legendary rock stations 98 Rock in Tampa, FL. and KISW in Seattle, WA.  A former Billboard Award Winning Dj, Ricker would go on to leave the radio industry to work in the cannabis industry. Today, Ricker is Co- Owner/Chief Creative Officer of Leaf Magazine. Ricker talks to Clif about his time as a child on the Bozo Show, his radio career, how much weed he smokes, his current project Leaf Magazine, and so much more!

Josh Paskowitz is the son of Doc Paskowitz. The Paskowitz family has been described by the New York Times, as “the first family of surfing.” Josh is also a former member of alternative rock group, The Flys. In1998, The Flys scored a top-five hit on the Modern Rock Charts with their single, Got You Where I Want You. After The Flys, Josh would go on to become a renowned artist in San Clemente, CA and form his current band, StarZero. Josh talks to Clif about his time with The Flys, growing up as a Paskowitz child, his artwork and so much more!@joshuapaskowitz

Lala Sloatman began her acting career in the mid 1980's, due to being run over by a car in Santa Barbara, CA. Lala would move to Los Angeles, CA. to have surgery repaired to her crushed ankle. While in LA, she lived with her Uncle, Frank Zappa and her Aunt. Lala caught the acting bug from her cousin, Moon Unit Zappa. Lala, would go onto appear in several movies throughout the 80's, including: Dream A Little Dream, Watchers, Pump Up the Volume, Tequila Sunrise and more! She would also date the late great, Corey Haim. In this episode, Lala goes into detail about her relationship with Corey Haim and what it was like living with Frank Zappa. Also listen, as Lala talks about, what it was like being an 80's actress, what it was like being famous in the 80's, what it was like working on the set of Dream A Little Dream, how and why she upset Heather Graham, what mega 80's TV star she went on one date with, how the Zappa children got their names and so much more!

Damen Heyward, was a founding member of the 1980's R&B Group, 4 By Four.  He would also go on to be a member of legendary R&B group, the Force MD's. 4 By Four would go on to release 3 singles, off their 1987 self titled debut album. The song they are most well known for, Come Over, was written and produced by Melvin Riley, of Ready For The World.  Come Over peaked at #10 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles Chart, staying on the chart for 14 weeks. 4 By Four, would release one album and a total of 3 singles. In this episode, Damen goes into detail about what it was like being a founding member of 4 By Four. Also listen, as Damen talks about; how 4 By Four was formed, what the experience of signing a record deal was like, how he got to know Teddy Riley, what it was like to work with Melvin Riley of Ready For The World, what it was like being a member of the Force MD's, what restaurant he always visits when he's in Los Angles, what he's doing today and so much more!

Todd has appeared in numerous tv shows and movies. Todd, was born in Raleigh, NC, but later moved to Texas, where he began his acting career. His first notable movie role, was in the 1990 film, Across Five Aprils, where he played the character of Jethro Creighton. In 1995, Todd appeared in an episode of Walker, Texas Ranger. While living in Texas, Todd auditioned for and landed the role of Brian in the 1999 Cult Classic Movie, Office Space. While in Texas, he also landed the voice-role, of Scooter McNutty in the family TV series, Barney.  After graduating college from UT Arlington, Todd moved to LA to further his acting career. Listen, as Todd talks about his role as Brian in Office Space,  what it was like working with Jennifer Anniston, how he landed the gig on Barney, if he owns any of his original "flair" from Office Space, what it was like to appear in 6 episodes of Buffy The Vampire Slayer, what he's doing today and so much more!

Garfield Bright, is a member of the R&B quartet, Shai. Formed at Howard University, Shai would go on to achieve Double Platinum status. Their biggest hit, If I Ever Fall In Love, peaked at #2 on the Hot 100 Chart, in 1992. The song was held off from the #1 position by Whitney Houston's, I Will Always Love You. The group would go on to release several albums, including Blackface (1995), which achieved moderate success. In this episode, we go into great detail about Shai’s debut album, If I Ever Fall In Love  (1992). Also listen, as Garfield talks about; how Shai was formed, his time at Howard University, how their record deal came to be, what the experience of signing a record deal was like, where he believes Shai ranks within other R&B groups, what it was like to be a part of the early 90's R&B music scene and so much more!