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October 9, 2026October 11, 2026

Jeff Bridges’ daughter, Isabelle Bridges | He’s not “The Dude” to them! | Relatively Famous

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Isabelle Bridges, daughter of Oscar-winning actor Jeff Bridges (“The Dude”), granddaughter of Lloyd Bridges, and niece of Beau Bridges, joins Relatively Famous to talk about life in a Hollywood family, her children’s book Daddy Daughter Day, her podcast, and the family’s new art gallery and cultural center, “b r i d g e s,” opening December 2026 in Santa Barbara, California.

I love that I never know who is going to say yes to being a guest and what I learn from chatting with them. That’s why I really was happy to chat with “The Dude” Jeff Bridges’ daughter, Isabelle Bridges, on this episode. What a sweet young lady she is. Talk about a big shadow to be under: grandfather Lloyd Bridges, uncle Beau Bridges, and dad Jeff. Stepping out of the shadow and into the light, Isabelle is shining bright and forging a great path for herself.

The first question actually came from our engineers at Nelco Media. They wanted to know if Isabelle’s friends called her dad “The Dude.” She laughed and said no, but her children have a special name for their granddad. You’ll have to listen or watch to find out the answer.

She also has a great answer to my fun, yet serious, question: “What did your childhood smell like?” Her answer was not what I was expecting. We also chat about Christmas and how she prefers to escape the commercialization of the holiday by focusing on the winter solstice as a time for reflection, with the family on a winter night walk in the snow on the ranch in Montana, using lanterns for light as they embrace the majestic beauty of nature and the heart of winter.

Before talking with Isabelle, I did not know she wrote a children’s book titled Daddy Daughter Day (by Isabelle Bridges Boesch), that her father illustrated it, and why that project means so much to her personally.

We chat about her father wanting to be a musician, not an actor, why she did not pursue acting, and where the acting/music gene does run in the Bridges family.

Isabelle tells me why she, too, got into podcasting. We talk about how we both like podcasting and whether we prefer the guest or the host seat. I discover what her podcast, The Isabelle Bridges Show, is about and the one guest story that really hit home for her.

We wrap up the conversation with news about the Bridges family opening a multigenerational family art gallery, cultural center, and creative club called “Bridges,” stylized as “b r i d g e s,” in Santa Barbara, California.

“b r i d g e s” opens in December 2026.

I hope you’ll enjoy your time with Isabelle as much as I enjoyed having a great conversation with her. Thank you, Isabelle.

Episode Links & Resources

Book: Daddy Daughter Day by Isabelle Bridges Boesch, illustrated by Jeff Bridges (Penguin Random House)

Podcast: The Isabelle Bridges Show

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Gallery: “b r i d g e s,” Santa Barbara, California (opens December 2026.)

Website: JeffBridges.com

October 1, 2026October 1, 2026

Chip White, Brother of Vanna White

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Vanna White, the co-host of Wheel of Fortune, interviews me, her brother Chip as we start Season 4 with this special episode. We are flipping the script, or should I say the host and guest seats.

I’m jumping in the hot seat.

We began with life as kids in North Myrtle Beach during the 1960s and 70s when The Beach was truly a 3-month summer vacation spot and locals struggled to survive the winter months when the tourists were all back home. Stories of how we learned to ride bicycles and laughed about my Jr high school breakfast of choice, “A large bottle of Coca-Cola and big ole’ Honey Bun”, which had me jacked up on sugar and not very focused in class.

She asks me about some of my jobs starting with my high school gig as a Clothing Consultant at a men’s clothing store, to being a nightclub DJ at Another World where Vanna was once a cocktail waitress. My first move to LA in late 1981 or early ’82 and me deciding if I’m going to starve in LA, I might as well starve back home, where I returned to being a DJ in various Grand Strand nightclubs.

I open up about a time in my life where drugs were dragging me down a dark and unsuccessful path and how getting sober has changed and improved my life. It’s an honest conversation about my journey, family and addiction.

She wanted to know how I handled moving from a small town in South Carolina to the big city of Los Angeles in my early 20s and trying to find my way in the so-called fast lane. We joke that our mom used to tell us “nothing good ever happens after midnight” and why I had to disagree with that statement.

We talked about ice cream and our favorite shop in NMB, Painter’s Original and what flavors we like best. Getting to play golf with her in a PGA tournament and other highlights and perks of being her brother. We reflected on Krispy Kreme donuts and the “HOT’ sign along with childhood Christmas tales and some special Santa gifts.

And of course the big question, “what is it like being Vanna White’s brother?

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Chip and Vanna White posing for a picture from the 90s.

Picture of Chip and Vanna White from the 80s smiling.

September 8, 2026October 1, 2026

Freida Parton, Sister of Dolly Parton – Part 2 Special

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Dolly Parton, passed away on August 25th, 2026and the world began mourning the loss of a music, film, tv and humanitarian icon. For her fans there is real grief, sadness and a desire to live more Dolly like. She taught us all grace, forgiveness and unconditional love. For many it feels like the passing of a family member. I know for me it has been an emotional roller coaster and I had the opportunity to meet her.

Freida Parton, Dolly’s younger sister has opening expressed her grief and shared with the world her love for Dolly. In 2025 I interviewed Freida for this podcast (S02 Ep52). Several months afterwards Freida invited me to Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort for a record launch, fan meet & greet, along with a chance for a follow-up sit down interview with her. She told me I want to interview you too, so we did some question swapping and learned a little more about each other.

I hesitated in posting this this episode at this time, however I have noticed and realize that when an icon passes fans want to know more about their lives, that we hunger to feel a part of the process, to grieve with the family, to heal with their loved ones and to absorb as many stories as we can about their life. We hope for new information, a tid-bit of humor or even what family relationships were like. We want to find comfort and peace along with their family.

Though this interview was serval months before Dolly’s passing I believe Freida’s stories of her life and Dolly’s love are important for folks to hear and bring peace as we all celebrate the life and love of Dolly Parton.

Thank you Freida for your stories and for sharing your time and life with us.

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July 10, 2026September 15, 2026

Kelly Richards, Father of Cam Richards

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Cam Richards was a teenager from Garden City, SC when he stepped onto the world surfing stage. On Dec 6, 2018 at the age of 19 he had what many call the perfect ride at Hawaii’s famous Pipeline on a board designed, shaped and made by his father Kelly Richards.

Kelly Richards is a no nonsense, straight up waterman. He tells you like it is and says he is who is and if that bothers you, well, he doesn’t care. The first time I reached out he said yes but warned me that he stuttered. Kelly wasn’t sure our listeners would tolerate his speech impediment. I assured him that was not a problem.

When I started surfing at 11 yrs old in NMB, SC there were maybe 3 true surf shops along The Grand Strand. Established in 1969, The Village Surf Shop in Garden City being one, along with a surf & bike shop in Myrtle. At that time Eric Eason and his wife owned it. Anytime we surfed the south shores of the beach we had to make a stop there for wax or a new leash. I was to young and broke for a new board. LOL

When Eric was ready to retire, Kelly, his family and business partner Brian Campbell bought the shop and dove head first into being not only a first class shop but also being very active in the community and its growth.

Kelly has always supported and encouraged both his sons, Cole and Cam, to chase their surf dreams. Cam chose to dive deep into the professional surfing world. Cole is a key figure at the shop and in the water teaching new generations how to surf.

Many kids along The Grand Strand owe their passion for surfing and the surfing lifestyle to Kelly and The Village Surf Shop. Though Cam may be the face of professional surfing for the Myrtle Beach area, his dad is the man who keeps the boards in the water and local Pipeline dreams alive.

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June 29, 2026July 10, 2026

Sheri Richardson, Sister of Perry Richardson

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Her brother Perry Richardson was an original member of the 90s rock band “Firehouse” and now helps Robert Sweet (ep 63) keep the beat as the bass player for “Stryper”.

Sheri and I have been friends since around 1979 or 80 (at this point who’s counting) when we started hitting the Myrtle Beach nightclub scene in our teens. We share some of those stories, but not enough to tarnish our impeccable images, what it was like growing up along The Grand Strand back then, and how life is today.

Sheri was a country girl, I was a beach bummer surfer so a teens we didn’t really cross paths. Back then that meant she lived across the waterway, while us beach folks resided between the Intercoastal Waterway and The Atlantic Ocean. Today people living 20 miles west of the ICW say they live at “the beach”.

While Perry followed his musical dreams and has toured the world, Sheri and her husband Kevin, have built an amazing life and community together in Myrtle Beach.

Sheri got her taste for restaurant work in the 80s as a waitress at Adam’s Ribs which has helped her and Kevin build a nice restaurant business in Myrtle and North Myrtle Beach.

They were kind enough to let us record 5 episodes of the podcast at one of their restaurants, Chuck’s Steak House. They also have Captain Archie’s and Oscar’s in North Myrtle Beach and The Salty Butcher in Myrtle Beach.

Sheri reflects on the hard work she and Perry had to do growing up in the country, her mother Billie’s years as Clerk of Court for Horry County, how music was a family thing, except she was only allowed to sing one song, being a grandmother and what it’s like having a Rock & Roll brother.

As my producer said, Chip, it was like listening to you just catching up with an old friend. I hope you like hanging out with Sheri and I as much as I enjoyed finally having her on the podcast.

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June 17, 2026June 17, 2026

Christopher Korman, son of Harvey Korman

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OMG! It’s Harvey Korman’s Son!

I am still to this day a big fan of “Blazing Saddles” and “The Carol Burnett Show”. Mostly because of the talent and comedy timing of Harvey Korman. How fun would it be to spend 30 mins chatting with Mr. Korman about his amazing acting career? Well, how about 30 mins with his amazing son Christopher.

Christopher wrote a book called “OMG! It’s Havey Korman’s Son!” which I find hilarious because he’s right up front about who his dad is. It reminds me that before I started this podcast I shot a TV pilot called “Vanna White’s Brother’s Talk Show” – look it up on YouTube – because like Christopher and his book, we were right up front about who’s talk show it was.

Talking with Chritopher I learned he was lucky to be alive today because he was born with Hyaline membrane disease. HMD caused Christopher many health issues throughout his childhood, along with a severe learning disability. However his father was beyond supportive and encouraging. Always reminding Chrisopher to not let his disabilities define him. We discuss how his father helped him with a golf tournament and how over the years they both gave back to help kids with learning disabilities.

A loyal subscriber to Relatively Famous found out I was going to interview Chris and wanted me to ask him about “the special award his father gave him” and about the “Star Wars Holiday Special”…Both are great stories! You’ll have to listen or watch to hear them.

We also chat about Christmas’ in Lake Arrowhead, CA, what Dodger Dogs and pancakes mean to him still today and advice he has for his own son.

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June 8, 2026June 8, 2026

James Tomlinson, Son of David Tomlinson

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For many people, especially in America – me included, the 1964 film Mary Poppins is the first time we really discovered who David Tomlinson was. He played Mr. Banks, the head of the family and whom a lot of Mary’s lessons were aimed at. I also remembered him from the 1966 original Herbie the Love Bug and of course the 1971 film Bedknobs and Broomsticks.

Mr. Tomlinson was a far greater actor than those three roles. He was a fantastic stage actor and VERY well known in the UK for both his stage and film work.

His son James shares fond memories of life with his father, family and Walt Disney. Walt saw his dad on stage in London, introduced himself and left, leaving Mr. Tomlinson wondering what the point was. Later he was cast as Mr. Banks and the whole Tomlinson family were able to experience Walt’s generosity. James even asked Mr. Disney about his magic plane.

We talk about who in the family followed father’s footsteps into the business, about how his Autistic brother William is gifted in woodworking way beyond what James can do.

As they say across the pond, we had just a lovely conversation. I hope you will enjoy Jame’s story as much as I did.

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