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Who saw something in you before the world did? On "The Person Who Believed In Me" podcast, Emmy-winning journalist and CBS News contributor David Begnaud asks innovators, entertainers and industry leaders this deeply personal question. The result is a series of intimate, moving conversations about resilience and the people behind the success stories we know. The true stars of each episode are the ... more

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Heather McMahan used to stalk Joan Rivers' shows. She bartended across the street from a basement comedy club in Hell's Kitchen, so she knew where the unmarked back entrance was, and one Fat Tuesday she got off early and waited outside it. When Joan ... more

James Brown was in fourth grade when a teacher saw him reading a book called So You Want to Be a Doctor and told him he should consider another career. “Kids like you, she said, do not do well in math and science.” He never told his mother. He carrie... more

Howie Mandel got expelled from high school in Toronto for calling a contractor out of the Yellow Pages and asking for a 25-foot addition to the school library. He scheduled the appointment during math, because that classroom's window looked out on th... more

Marlee Matlin was twelve, performing at a children's theater for the deaf in Chicago, when Henry Winkler accepted an invitation to stop by on his day off. She performed the whole show at him. Afterward she walked up and asked whether she could be an ... more

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Heather McMahan
Comedian and actor featured guest on the show
Episode: Heather McMahan | A Million Dollar Check to Her Dad
James Brown
Former CBS Sports broadcaster, host, and commentator
CBS Sports (former); Do Good Crew (presenter/host)
Episode: James Brown | "Kids Like You Don't Do Math and Science"
Howie Mandel
Comedian, television personality, creator of Bobby's World; judge on America's Got Talent; host of Deal or No Deal
Various including NBC/Global TV
Episode: Howie Mandel | "You Were Hysterical, Young Man"
Marlee Matlin
Academy Award-winning actress and Deaf advocate
Self
Episode: Marlee Matlin | Nobody Stood Up at the Oscars
Chris Olsen
Actor and digital creator
Self (TikTok creator)
Episode: Chris Olsen | "I Think My Therapist Hates Me"
Thomasin Harcourt McKenzie
Actress known for Jojo Rabbit, The King, True History of the Kelly Gang, Last Night in Soho, The Power of the Dog
Episode: Thomasin McKenzie | Anxiety and Jojo Rabbit
Chelsea Handler
Comedian, author, and host
Episode: Chelsea Handler | He Said He Was Coming Back
Tori Kelly
Singer-songwriter
Epic Records (label)
Episode: Tori Kelly | The Internet Made Her a Star
Atsuko Okatsuka
Comedian and storyteller who grew up between Taiwan, Japan, and the United States
Episode: Atsuko Okatsuka | My Kidnapper, My Best Friend

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David Begnaud
Host of The Person Who Believed In Me; CBS News presence noted in some entries; active figure with Do Good Crew involvement

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 552 ratings
  • Ok podcast.

    Ok podcast. Good premise but feel like I've heard other premises of people who have helped you in life. Interviews are too long. Also wish they had a faster playback speed then 2.0

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    anthony12275
    United States3 days ago
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    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brody575
    United States8 days ago
  • The person who believed in you was clearly mistaken

    As is evident from this podcast.

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    Boogie Moscovitch
    United Kingdom10 days ago
  • Podcast Review

    I have been enjoying opening up your podcast each monday morning as I begin my 3 mile daily walk. Today was exceptional with James Brown JB! He has always inspired me and today was no exception! His whole persona is a thing of beauty! David is also a rock star at interviewing and digging deep but not too far to convey such a compelling story of life! Thank you and please continue your wonderful work!

    Deborah

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BENHENGG
    United States11 days ago
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Episodes are seen as inspirational and relatable, with many noting practical takeaways for career and life.
Listeners describe the host as thoughtful, curious, and kind, with strong questions that draw out vulnerability.
Guests are praised for candid storytelling, mentorship themes, and the show's uplifting tone.

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Heather McMahan | A Million Dollar Check to Her Dad
Q: Of all the people who believed in you, what made Joan Rivers stand out as the one who nudged your career forward?
Joan gave Heather a blessing in the business—always urging her to keep going and follow her dreams, and she specifically encouraged the move to LA, recognizing Heather's commercial potential and the ability to sell herself and her ideas.
Chris Olsen | "I Think My Therapist Hates Me"
Q: What was the first rehab assignment and how did it shape you?
The first assignment to write 10 shameful secrets forced deep emotional work and reading them aloud built accountability and connection with others, laying groundwork for sobriety and self-understanding.
Chris Olsen | "I Think My Therapist Hates Me"
Q: Who was Don and what happened at the rehab start?
Don was the interventionist who accompanied him to rehab; the scene described shows the intense, fear-based environment and the moment the family confronted him about his addiction, marking a turning point in accepting help.
Chris Olsen | "I Think My Therapist Hates Me"
Q: Do you think she was a good mom?
As a child, yes; the memory of her as loving and capable contrasts with the later sober-nightmare of her alcoholism, and he recalls the moment in family weekend when the therapist helped him see that she was doing her best and a shift happened when sobriety began.
Thomasin McKenzie | Anxiety and Jojo Rabbit
Q: How did your approach to roles and humor help you handle difficult material?
Humor was used to humanize characters and invite empathy, allowing audiences to connect more deeply with hard-hitting moments.

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Recent guests on The Person Who Believed In Me include:

1. Heather McMahan
2. James Brown
3. Howie Mandel
4. Marlee Matlin
5. Chris Olsen
6. Thomasin Harcourt McKenzie
7. Chelsea Handler
8. Tori Kelly

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