Episode 36 – Leland Chapman (Dog the Bounty Hunter – Son)

Leland Chapman was introduced to Relatively Famous through Kimber Eastwood Midkiff (SO1 Ep21 of Relatively Famous) daughter of Clint Eastwood. Guess you could say there’s Bounty Hunter theme there, Clint “A Few Dollars More” – “Joe Kidd” and Leland “Dog the Bounty Hunter”. OK, so that was only funny to me… Leland is the son of legendary bounty hunter and reality tv star Duane Chapman aka Dog the Bounty Hunter.

Leland began working with his dad in the bounty hunting business at the very young age of 7 or 8. Leland would knock on the door pretending he was the paperboy, kind of like bait for the wanted person to open the door. As a teenager Leland was on the path that leads to time behind bars or six feet under when his family moved to Hawaii and his life changed forever. The beauty and peace of Hawaii gave Leland time to reflect on his choices, and set him on a career path he loves with a passion.

Staring on “Dog The Bounty Hunter” with his father sent his life into a whole new direction. Fame and recognition which as a bounty hunter is not always what you need. Leland talks about how tv fame has changed his bounty hunting style and how it has also helped. Today Leland runs his own Bail Bonding company and bounty hunts out of Alabama. His goal is to have his own show produced by Kimber Eastwood, help others change their life path and leave the world a better place.

https://www.instagram.com/lelandbchapman/?hl=enhttps://x.com/lelandbchapman?lang=en

https://www.instagram.com/lelandbchapman/?hl=enhttps://x.com/lelandbchapman?lang=en

Episode 33 – Gabriel Cannon (Nick Cannon – Brother)

While researching potential guests I ran across a post on Nick Cannon’s brother Gabriel Cannon winning the TV show Claim to Fame. Having worked with Nick early in his career on the Nickelodeon show Snick House. I knew I had to ask Gabriel if he would be a guest on my podcast. During our interview I discovered Gabriel is an amazing young man who has stood in the Hollywood limelight with his brother, toured with Mariah Carey, has music in his blood and knows the value of giving back in-order to live a fulfilled life. He stepped away from the Hollywood hustle, went to Bible college, now mentors some of societies most troubled youth and has plans for a youth camp to help these kids who went down or are on the wrong path. I promise you Gabriel’s enthusiasm for life will lift your day and make you ask yourself, what can I do to help America’s lost kids?

Episode 32 – Scott Cooper (Leonard Nimoy – Cousin)

Scott Cooper is not only Spock’s cousin, he is an amazing and successful artist who spent years hiding the family claim to fame. What tales Scott has of growing up a poor white art student in a tough black – Puerto Rican neighborhood of NYC. His childhood was literally where the film Warriors was based on. Scott moved to Los Angeles to ply his craft on the cartoon He-Man only to arrive in LA and discover there was no job waiting. All the animation had moved to Korea.

He is a master at adapting, learning and teaching new technology in the art world, think photoshop and 3D printing before photoshop was a household word and 3D printers were east to access.

Scott also spend those Hollywood years rubbing elbows with his Rock & Roll heroes where his wife ran a well know rehearsal studio. His art hangs in homes and galleries around the world. We were lucky to have Scott in the Nelco Comics podcast studio to share his story before he moved to Vietnam where he’ll teach art and technology to rising Vietnamese art students. He also had one of the premiere Star Trek memorabilia collections. In this episode Scott will fill you in on his Trekkie journey and how he just can’t escape the Nimoy legacy. https://www.behance.net/Inknstein

Episode 29 – Jennifer Dornetta (Jimmy McGuire – Sister)

Answer: Jennifer Dornetta – Question: Who is Jimmy McGuire’s sister…Answer; Jennifer Dornetta…. On this episode of Relatively Famous I hark back to my days of producing Jeopardy! Clue Crew segments. Jimmy McGuire was one of the original Clue Crew members and remained a world traveling member of the Jeopardy! Clue Crew for 21 seasons. He may not be a household name or face, BUT to 25 million Jeopardy! viewers he’s super famous. When I saw Jimmy wish his sister Jennifer a Happy Birthday on Facebook I knew I had to ask her to be a guest. Jimmy said she’s shy and may say no. Well, she’s lived in the shadow of an overprotective (their words not mine) big brother, from toddlers, high school and into adulthood, but he’s always been there for her. Oh yeah, she wasn’t allowed to date his friends. Their love for each other is unconditional. Jennifer loves her hometown of #Pittsburgh, being a mom and her career as a nail tech. Meet a very nervous, funny and loving Jennifer Dornetta.

https://www.jeopardy.com/jbuzz/tagged/clue-crew

Episode 28 – Bellamie Blackstone (Harry Blackstone Jr. – Daughter)

Since starting this podcast I have been stunned by the connections Wheel of Fortune has provided. Here I have the honor of interviewing the granddaughter and daughter of renowned Master Illusionist Harry Blackstone and Harry Blackstone Jr, Bellamie Blackstone. She is not only an amazing TV Producer, she’s also the Producer of Wheel of Fortune. Her grandfather Harry was known to rival Houdini and her father Harry Jr was not only a master of stage illusion he was known for guest starring on primetime tv shows like Hart to Hart. This episode is pure magic, pun intended…

https://www.emmys.com/bios/bellamie-blackstone

Episode 27 – Carlo Mendez (Eva Mendez – Brother)

It’s always fun and interesting to me when I meet another brother of someone
famous and on this episode we met the brother of actress Eva Mendes. Carlo
Mendez
is as handsome as his sister is beautiful. Eva may have retired from acting but Carlo is just starting his acting journey. Carlo talks about his career, growing up in Miami, going to Hollywood and keeping his relative close to the chest. He also opens up about the loss of their older brother Carlos. He proves he’s a great brother by keeping true to Eva & Ryan’s desire for privacy.

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2709554/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1

https://people.com/celebrity/eva-mendes-older-brother-carlos-mendez-dies-of-cancer-at-53

https://www.digitaljournal.com/entertainment/interview-carlo-mendez-talks-about-starring-in-the-film-demise/article

https://people.com/eva-mendes-brother-carlo-mendez-says-she-ryan-gosling-amazing-parents-8629883

Episode24 – Ashley Howard Nelson (Korie Robertson -Sister)

On this episode of Relatively Famous we stepped into our own backyard to
discover a great tale of a family Dynasty, DUCK DYNASTY that is. Our
Producer, Philip Nelson’s brother Jaye is married to Willie Robertson’s wife
Korie’s sister Ashley Howard Nelson. Yeah that’s mouthful. True to the Duck
Dynasty family Ashley has an amazing story. She tells us how she navigates a very
large family, thriving real estate business’ in Nashville and Puerto Rico, writing a
children’s book with Uncle Si and living life to the fullest while fighting liver
cancer. A believer in God’s power Ashley is a force of love, life and creating a
Dynasty of her own.


https://life.exprealty.com/nashville-jay-ashley-nelson-exp-realty/
https://jayandashleynelson.com/
https://duckcommander.com/
https://www.aetv.com/shows/duck-dynasty
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmyXJ_1OnWk
https://www.youtube.com/c/JashleyJayAshleyNelson/videos?app=desktop

Episode 23 – Nikko Santo Pietro (Vanna White – Son)

On this episode of Relatively Famous I take the word relative literally. In early December 2024 my nephew, Vanna’s son Nikko Santo Pietro became an internet sensation when a Wheel of Fortune food video went viral. Suddenly “Vanna’s HOT son” was the talk of the town. During Nikko’s 30 years on this planet we have had some conversations on life, we’ve shot fireworks, we’ve played on the beach and I’ve enjoyed his cooking. In this episode he and I talk about his life as a farmer, a bread maker, a real estate agent, being an internet heartthrob, the son of a celebrity and the man he is today. Nikko is a man not afraid to keep reinventing himself as he grows. I really enjoyed spending this 40 or so minutes with my nephew and I believe you will too!

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