Tough Cookie: The Wally “Famous” Amos Story
Vanity FairTough Cookie: The Wally “Famous” Amos Story, named the Tribeca Festival’s 2025 Nonfiction Audio Storytelling Award winner, tells the story of a Black pop-culture icon and cookie mogul, through his booms and busts spanning the American century, from the perspective of his daughter, Sarah Amos. Famous Amos was an overnight hit, leading to a life of glamour, prestige, and cookies for Wally and his f... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 6 | Founded | 2 months ago |
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As Wally Amos continues to chase the fading fame from his Famous Amos days, he drifts farther and farther away from those who know him best, including host Sarah Amos, his daughter.
New wives, new cookie companies, and new schemes to win back his fa... more
On the surface, Wally Amos appears to have it all: the fame, the fortune, and a new wife and daughter. And to top it off, he’s living in a big pink mansion in Hawaii. He’s also helping support literacy, making a name for himself as a motivational spe... more
From Andy Warhol to Andy Kaufman, the meteoric success of Famous Amos Chocolate Chip Cookies was filled with big personalities and truly original ideas, infused with the undeniable charm of Wally every step of the way.
But what on earth possessed h... more
Born in 1936 in Tallahassee, Florida, Wally Amos would rise from a poor Black kid in the segregated South to the first Black agent at the William Morris Agency, by way of time in New York City, the Air Force, and even Hawaii.
He starts a family and ... more
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- Fascinating!
I met Wally and his wife and newborn baby, Sarah when he was on book tour in Washington DC and I drove them around. I had taken authors around before, but none of them had brought their families with them, so that was a lot of fun. Wally and Christine were charming and of course gave bags of cookies to everyone at the media outlets as well as to me.
Apple Podcasts5DorieAnn3
United States5 days ago - Really good.
Sarah Amos I learned the most about you through this podcast. What a great, smart, good humored person you are. You unified your family with this story. Pretty cool
Apple Podcasts5Sibyl- PHLUnited States6 days ago - Great!
You had me at Anchovy!!
Apple Podcasts4ocbethieUnited States12 days ago - HOWARD DELI
My pops owned a sandwich deli in Washington DC in the 80s and I remember he was so happy to be selling Famous Amos cookies back in the day. That’s when I first heard about him.
Apple Podcasts5NBG0022United States15 days ago - Fascinating
Fascinating and complex storytelling that effectively walks that very fine line of telling the truth with clarity and respect.
Apple Podcasts5QueenBeeGrammaUnited States16 days ago
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Apple Podcasts | #14 | United States/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #52 | United States/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #32 |  Canada/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #79 |  United Kingdom/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #162 | Canada/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #59 |  Australia/Society & Culture/Documentary |
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A compelling narrative unfolds around the life and legacy of a Black pop-culture icon and cookie entrepreneur, highlighting the contrasts between fame and personal struggles. The storytelling centers on familial dynamics, revealing the impact of success on relationships while exploring the protagonist's rise to notoriety and subsequent downturns. Episodes are filled with anecdotal accounts and reflections from family members, painting a vivid picture of life in the spotlight, marked by both triumphs and trials. Listeners are likely to appreciate the fusion of cultural relevance and heartfelt storytelling, making it appealing to those interested in personal stories that reflect broader societal themes.
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