Stories To Tell with Richard Marx

Stories To Tell with Richard Marx

A weekly conversation over cocktails between Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Richard Marx and his guests.

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February 5, 2026 111 mins

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.

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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, del...

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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 r...

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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 care...

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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.

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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,...

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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 t...

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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.

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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...

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This weeks guest Jon Cryer!

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This weeks guest is Heather Dubrow!

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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 week Prince Royce!

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This week Eric Benét!

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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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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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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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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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