Being Famous Podcast

Aamer Haleem was the host of the TV show, Bands Reunited. The show aired on VH-1 for 2 seasons, from 2004-2005. As the host, Aamer traveled the world in an effort to reunite bands from decades past. Some of the bands included were A Flock Of Seagulls, ABC, Kajagoogoo, Klymaxx, Romeo Void, and many more! Aamer talks about how he got his start in television, how he landed the gig as host of Bands Reunited, the process of producing an episode, why the show came to an end, what he's doing today, and much more!

Raj Punjabi was the original drummer of 90's Alt Rock Band, Green Day, before they were known as Green Day. Green Day would go on to have immense success in the 90's and into the 2000's. Raj was with the band for 5 years before leaving. In this episode, Raj talks about why he left the band, if he has any regrets on leaving, who some of his favorite drummers are, and much more!

From movie locations to celebrity gravesites, Scott travels from Canada throughout the United States, to bring you unique and interesting content! Scott also talks about meeting one of his favorite celebrities and musicians, George Michael. We go one-on-one to learn about the creation of his YouTube channel, what's in store for the future and much more!

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, the
business side of Victoria, and so much more!
@victoriaskimboards
@texhaines
www.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!
@therealkidsensation
www.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!
@thefirstcorina
www.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 YorkTimes, 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 WantYou. After The Flys, Josh would go on to become a renowned artist in San Clemente, CA and form hiscurrent 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!