Explore every episode of the podcast Stories To Tell with Richard Marx

This week on 'Stories To Tell' we had the hilarious Chelsea Peretti on to test her Elton John knowledge and talk DM sliding, an entire concert of just "Right Here Waiting", and the creative process (thanks, Sting). It's a great chat over (bad?) mocktails... Enjoy!

Grab your martini shaker and settle in for 'Stories To Tell,' a brand-new show from Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Richard Marx. Our first guest is The Starchild himself—Paul Stanley talks life after touring, coming up in those early years of KISS (and his first big splurge), finding a new creative outlet with Soul Station, and more! It's a fun conversation between two old pals and the very FIRST of many Stories To Tell!

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Ride into the danger zone! This week, Kenny & Richard talk 40 years of friendship, balancing their careers & fatherhood, meeting Michael Jackson, and so much more

Breaking News! Our guest this week is the journalism icon Katie Couric giving us her perspective on the current media landscape, her husband's history with Richard, and... Hall & Oates? This was actually our *very first* interview and the format/location is a bit different than what you are used to but it's still a fun conversation. Enjoy!

This week, Titus Welliver joins Richard to talk Al Pacino, 'Deadwood', his artistic roots in painting, and mixing the perfect cocktail for Frank Sinatra... Just in time for the 'Bosch: Legacy' final season premiere, this Friday.

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Kenny G joins us to... tongue some licks?

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You may know him from 'Botched', 'The Real Housewives of Orange County', 'The Swan', or from practicing surgery at the UCLA Medical Center—this week we have Dr. Terry Dubrow on to talk GLP1s, plastic surgery to the stars & more!

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This week, Richard is joined by one of his favorite contemporary songwriters—the incredible alternative pop artist MOTHICA

Catch MOTHICA on tour: https://www.mothica.com/tour

Stream 'Kissing Death': https://found.ee/RrRdUk

Follow MOTHICA on socials: https://linktr.ee/mothica

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Our guest today is Jeff Goldblum? Johnny Carson? Paul Giamatti? Wait, no...Bill Maher? You've undoubtedly seen him on your TikTok or Instagram feed impersonating celebrities to their face—this week, we were lucky enough to host the glorified parrot himself, Matt Friend, at the Friend Bar in Silverlake, CA.

Catch the Man of Many Voices on tour now at www.mattfriend.com

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Don't Talk To Strangers but you can definitely talk to us on the latest episode of 'Stories To Tell' with Two Dicks!

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Grammy Award-winning trumpeter/composer Chris Botti joins us to discuss the many parallels between his career trajectory and Richard's where a few manifested encounters at a young age made all the difference...

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Richard's childhood classmate Rich Appel joins us to discuss making the hard decision to pivot from a Harvard Law career in NYC with James Comey to becoming a Hollywood screenwriter & show-runner for series like 'Family Guy', 'The Simpsons' and 'King of the Hill'.

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Television icon and entrepreneur Daisy Fuentes joins us for a candid conversation about her journey from MTV trailblazer to business powerhouse. Daisy brings wit, warmth, and hard-earned wisdom to a hilariously honest conversation about what makes a marriage work

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This week Eric Benét!

This week Prince Royce!

This week we have the privilege of hosting the legendary, best-dressed Bootsy Collins! Stream his new album 'Album of the Year #1 Funkateer' out now: https://bootsycollins.komi.io/

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This weeks guest is Heather Dubrow!

This week on Stories to Tell, Chely Wright joins Richard Marx for one of the most powerful conversations we’ve had yet.

From her early rise in Nashville to becoming the first openly gay country music artist, Chely opens up about the moments that shaped her career, her identity, and her courage to speak out. She shares deeply personal stories about coming out, the impact on her life and career, and the long road back to the Grand Ole Opry.

It’s a moving, honest, and inspiring episode you don’t want to miss.

This weeks guest Jon Cryer!

Maria Menounos sits down with Richard Marx for a deeply personal, revealing, and often emotional conversation unlike anything you’ve heard before. From growing up the daughter of Greek immigrants cleaning Boston nightclubs to becoming a household name in television, Maria opens up about her improbable journey to success—and the major health battles that forced her to slow down and reevaluate everything.

In this candid and powerful episode, Maria shares the behind-the-scenes truth of her rise through beauty pageants, early news anchoring, and landing at Entertainment Tonight, while juggling personal ambition and cultural expectations. She dives into surviving a brain tumor, battling pancreatic cancer, navigating autoimmune disorders, and the major turning point that made her finally say: enough.

We talk about manifestation, marriage, motherhood, Hollywood, health care, and what it truly means to be present. Maria also opens up about the painful lessons she learned in the entertainment industry, and why helping others—and herself—through her podcast Heal Squad has become her most important mission yet.

This episode is full of wisdom, laughter, surprises, and unforgettable stories. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to Maria’s journey, this one will stay with you.

In this episode of Stories to Tell, Richard Marx sits down with the wildly honest and hilarious singer-songwriter Matt Nathanson for a cocktail-fueled conversation that pulls no punches. From his lifelong decision to stay sober, to thoughts on intimacy, control, and his theory on why olives taste like Pompeii.....Matt lays it all out with his trademark charm and wit. The two longtime friends also reflect on their first meeting in the early 2000s, creative processes, and the complicated nature of authenticity. It's deep, absurd, touching, and laugh-out-loud funny.....sometimes all in the same sentence. Whether you're a fan of Matt's music or just here for the martini talk, this one’s packed with raw takes and real friendship. Pour something strong (or don’t) and settle in.

In this intimate episode of Stories to Tell, Richard Marx sits down with the incomparable Rufus Wainwright for a conversation that spans decades of music, art, and reinvention. From growing up in a legendary musical family to becoming one of the first openly gay male artists signed to a major label, Rufus shares his journey with wit and warmth. The two dive deep into his genre-crossing career touching on his haunting Dream Requiem, upcoming musical Opening Night, and even his operatic work for King Charles. They also reflect on family legacy, the surrealism of success, and finding space to rest in a whirlwind of creativity. Richard's wife Daisy even makes a cameo.....well, in spirit......thanks to her lifelong love of Rufus' live performances. Pour a drink (virgin or otherwise) and enjoy a beautifully candid episode filled with laughter, insight, and artistic truth.

Richard Marx welcomes JC Chasez and Lance Bass for a deep, funny, and revealing conversation about the rise of NSYNC, the music industry’s chaos, and life after fame. From early struggles and Lou Pearlman’s contracts to rediscovering creativity through new projects, this episode is pure nostalgia and heart.

Emmy-nominated comedian and writer Carol Leifer joins Richard Marx for a conversation packed with laughs, wisdom, and Hollywood stories. From opening for Frank Sinatra to shaping comedy history on Seinfeld, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and Modern Family, Carol reflects on her journey, creative process, and new book How to Write a Funny Speech. The two also share candid stories about love, life, and staying inspired decades into their careers.

This week on Stories to Tell, Richard Marx sits down with actor, musician, and all-around icon John Stamos for one of the most revealing, hilarious, and unexpectedly heartfelt conversations of the season.

From the early days of General Hospital to worldwide stardom on Full House, Stamos opens up about how fame shaped — and sometimes overshadowed — the work he truly loved. He and Richard dive into sobriety, self-discovery, creative reinvention, fatherhood, and why the “old-school entertainers” still matter.

The two longtime friends trade stories about Sinatra, Elvis, Beach Boys tours, Rickles, Broadway, karaoke disasters, near-career meltdowns, and what it feels like to chase (and survive) dopamine rushes onstage.

Stamos also shares intimate moments from his journey to sobriety, meeting his wife Caitlin, the pressures of aging in Hollywood, and what he still hopes to accomplish as an actor and performer.

You’ll laugh, you’ll get misty, and you’ll definitely hear a few stories you’ve never heard anywhere else.

Stream now for a candid hang between two friends who have truly lived it.

Rising artist Spencer Sutherland stops by for an episode packed with tequila tastings, Elvis deep-dives, and the brutal (and inspiring) realities of building a career in 2024.

Richard and Spencer talk going viral by accident, touring the world without a giant hit, chasing authenticity over “goal-post pop,” and how bell-bottoms, TikTok, and pure determination reshaped his career.

It’s a hilarious, honest conversation about dreams, delusion, vision, and what it really takes to survive the music business today.

A must-listen for artists, fans, and anyone manifesting their future.

Legendary bassist Nathan East joins Stories to Tell to talk about the art of serving the song, building lifelong musical relationships, and what it really means to be the guy everyone calls.
From unforgettable basslines to moments behind the scenes with some of the biggest artists in music history, Nathan shares stories that are equal parts humble, hilarious, and deeply human.
Hosted by Richard Marx.

Matt Scannell of Vertical Horizon joins Richard Marx for a conversation about songwriting, success, friendship, and the moments that shape a career.

Matt shares how “Everything You Want” came together, what happened after the band’s biggest success, and the lessons learned from decades in music.

A candid, funny, and thoughtful conversation between two longtime friends.

Richard sits down with one of his oldest friends and longtime physician, Dr. Robert Huizenga, for a fascinating deep dive into longevity, anti-aging breakthroughs, metabolic health, hormone therapy, exercise, and the future of medicine. From The Biggest Loser to celebrity health secrets to the possibility of reversing biological age, this is one of the most eye-opening Stories to Tell conversations yet.