Famous and Gravy: Dead celebrity biographies
14th Street Studios | Michael OsborneFamous & Gravy is a celebrity biography podcast with a twist of self-reflection.
Each week, host Michael Osborne and a guest choose a celebrity who died in the 21st century — musicians, athletes, actors, comedians, and cultural icons – and they dive into the hidden elements of their biography. The format is built around segments that probe a simple thought experiment: Would you want that life? Our... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 138 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistoryTV & Film | |||
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Matthew Perry died in 2023 at fifty-four, and despite his very public battle with addiction, the first line of his obituary made no mention of his disease. Michael Osborne and Alice Orr argue that Matthew Perry is a case study in fame and addiction, ... more
Marco Polo spent 24 years crossing the Mongol Empire and came home with stories so wild that his own neighbors called him a liar. In this episode, Michael sits down with Denis Belliveau, who in the 1990s spent two years retracing Marco Polo's actual ... more
David Lynch died in 2025 at seventy-eight, and his own obituary somehow never mentioned Twin Peaks or Mulholland Drive. Michael Osborne and longtime Famous & Gravy editor Jacob Weiss spend this episode on the gap between David Lynch the public weirdo... more
Whitney Houston. Gospel choir prodigy raised by soul royalty, Super Bowl anthem reinventor, the rare voice the drag community refuses to parody, reluctant face of pop music's "crossover" wars, three-octave talent behind the best-selling soundtrack in... more
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Learn something on each episode. Fascinating stories of real people. Highly recommend!
Apple Podcasts5Gojo1111
United Statesa month ago - Always interesting
All your shows I’ve learned a new side of the person. It’s been real knowledge to know these people and I hope you keep your show going
Apple Podcasts5Auntie boo1963United States6 months ago - Never ever boring. Great hosts.
This pod is one of my favorites.
I love the category based structure because it gives the show a repeatable and familiar shape, yet the episodes never feel repetitive or dull.
My mom and I both listen, so the storytelling captures the interest of multiple generations.
Michael, enjoy your time away, and we all look forward to your return.
Apple Podcasts52026FavoriteDinoUnited States7 months ago - Good listening
Love the variety of people. The questions about the persons life is really interesting and have fun with this one!!!
Apple Podcasts5Washevwixutrenkapq
Canada7 months ago - Fantastic podcast about Anthony Bourdain
Great insights into a man we lost too soon. Check it out!
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This show surveys the lives of notable, mostly deceased, figures through in-depth biographies and obituaries, offering a thoughtful blend of cultural history, personal psychology, and social context. Episodes typically mix rigorous research with candid, human conversations, uncovering lesser-known facets of well-known lives and drawing practical lessons about fame, ambition, and resilience. A recurring strength is bringing fresh perspective to familiar stories, often weaving humor with serious reflection to illuminate what these icons can still teach today. A notable edge is the rotating set of guest hosts and the ongoing relaunch-style experiments, including alternate formats and potential video distribution, which keep the discourse dynam... more
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