Barbra Streisand
Mentioned in 10 analyzed podcast episodes across 9 shows
A singer and actress who rose to prominence in the 1950s Brooklyn music scene alongside peers like Neil Diamond and Barry Manilow. She is discussed in podcasts primarily for her collaborative work with hairdresser-turned-producer Jon Peters on the film *A Star Is Born* and associated music albums that generated over $50 million in sales. She also became a lifelong celebrity crush and later friend to actor Richard E. Grant.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
Kermode & Mayo’s Take · Mar 16, 2026
Oscars Schmoscars 2026
“Gave moving tribute to Robert Redford, ending with performance of 'The Way We Were'”
America At Night with McGraw Milhaven · Feb 28, 2026
Charlotte & Peter Fiel on Watch Collecting, Matt Wolfe on Hollywood Shakeups, Theo Lewis Clark on Movie Trivia
“Singer who grew up in same Brooklyn neighborhood as Sedaka, King, Diamond, Manilow in 1950s”
Fashion Neurosis with Bella Freud · Feb 25, 2026
Richard E. Grant
“Grant's lifelong celebrity crush since age 12, whom he met and befriended later in life”
Technically Creative by KoobrikLabs · Jan 6, 2026
The Hairdresser Who Took Over Hollywood: Jon Peters, Part 2 "Cutting His Teeth""
“Singer and actress; Peters' early career partner producing A Star Is Born and music albums generating $50M+ sales”
Miracle Mentality with Tim Storey (Motivation, Self Help, and Mental Health) · Dec 8, 2025
Scott Clary: The Truth About Building Real Influence | Motivation | E17
“Referenced as example of famous person with specific camera angle requirements”
Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! · Nov 29, 2025
WWDTM: Paul Giamatti, Laufey, and more!
“Collaborated with Laufey on a duet, surprising the young musician who initially thought it was a prank”
Technically Creative by KoobrikLabs · Nov 25, 2025
The Hairdresser Who Took Over Hollywood: Jon Peters, Part 1 "Making the Cut"
“Met Peters through hairdressing; collaborated on A Star is Born; called him a genius; major influence on his career”
Lovett or Leave It · Nov 18, 2025
Lovett or Leave It Presents: Bravo, America! (with John Cochran)
“Referenced in context of strong women being unfairly vilified in early reality TV”
Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang · Oct 8, 2025
"The All-The-Things Program" (w/ Jennifer Lopez)
“Identified as childhood influence through Funny Girl, inspiring Lopez's musical theater aspirations”
Maintenance Phase · Oct 25, 2024
Growing Up Richard Simmons
“Celebrity attendee at Body by Gilda exercise studio in LA”