Celeb Encounters Podcast: You won't BELIEVE our guests, like you, that had awkward, funny, or delicious celebrity moments they share with us, (plus with our Las Vegas comedian/hosts roasting them). Get ready to laugh, maybe gasp, and definitely feel OMG!
When I Met Donald Trump as Austin Powers… And He Thought I Was Mike Myers!
In this episode of Celebrity Encounters Podcast, world-renowned celebrity impersonator John Di Domenico sits down with Harlan and Vegas icon Will Edwards to share an unforgettable story from Donald Trump’s 50th birthday party at the Trump Marina in Atlantic City.Hired to entertain the high-profile crowd as Austin Powers, John describes the bizarre sequence of events leading up to the main event—including being warned multiple times not to shake Trump’s hand, performing in a spring-loaded birthday cake, and a hilarious moment on stage where Donald Trump introduced him to the entire room as the real Mike Myers!
00:00 – Welcome to Celebrity Encounters Podcast
02:00 – John Di Domenico on Vocal Mastery & The Human Voice
06:10 – First Meeting Donald Trump in 1990
07:40 – Booked for Trump’s 50th Birthday Party as Austin Powers
08:40 – "Whatever You Do, Don't Shake His Hand!"
10:00 – The Moment Donald Trump Came Through the Green Room Door
12:00 – Jumping Out of a Giant Cake with a 24-Person Kick Line
13:40 – Trump Tells the Crowd: "This is Mike Myers!"
15:15 – How Trump Negotiates Booking Fees
18:40 – Why Mike Myers Never Showed Up
21:00 – Wrap-Up & Where to Find John Di Domenico
John also reflects on his early career, mastering the human voice, his first time meeting Trump in 1990, and the behind-the-scenes mechanics of celebrity events.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS📲 CONNECT WITH US & SUBSCRIBEIf you enjoyed this story, please Like, Comment, and Subscribe to Celebrity Encounters Podcast for more hilarious, behind-the-scenes Hollywood and Vegas stories!#DonaldTrump #AustinPowers #MikeMyers #JohnDiDomenico #CelebrityEncounters #AtlanticCity #Impersonator #Podcast #HollywoodStories
22 Sept 2026
Paul Newman’s Hilarious Reaction to The Carol Burnett Show (Harvey Korman’s Son Tells All!)
Why Paul Newman Was Sweating backstage at The Carol Burnett Show! (Chris Korman Interview)In this exclusive episode of Celebrity Encounters Podcast, Chris Korman—son of the legendary comedy icon Harvey Korman—joins hosts Harlan and Alan to share an incredible, never-before-told story from backstage at The Carol Burnett Show! When Oscar-winner Paul Newman stopped by the studio while his wife Joanne Woodward was guest-starring, he was left completely stunned and sweating profusely watching the cast perform two live high-energy taping sessions in a single night. Watch to hear Chris describe Newman’s priceless reaction to the grueling world of sketch comedy, plus insights into growing up with comedy royalty, Harvey Korman’s iconic partnership with Tim Conway, and his unforgettable legacy!
🎬 In This Episode:00:00 – Intro & Welcome Chris Korman 02:50 – What it was really like growing up as Harvey Korman’s son 04:30 – Harvey Korman & Tim Conway’s legendary touring years 06:15 – Voicing The Great Gazoo on The Flintstones & iconic TV roles 10:45 – EXCLUSIVE STORY: Paul Newman’s backstage breakdown at The Carol Burnett Show 17:00 – Movie stars vs. TV actors & why comedy is so tough 21:00 – Wrapping up with Chris Korman 🔔 Subscribe for more classic Hollywood stories and exclusive celebrity encounters!👍 Like this video if you remember watching The Carol Burnett Show!💬 Comment below: What is your favorite Harvey Korman sketch or role?#CarolBurnettShow #HarveyKorman #PaulNewman #ClassicTV #CelebrityEncounters #TimConway #70sTV #HollywoodStories
15 Sept 2026
Sammy Davis Jr. to Tippi Hedren: Unfiltered Hollywood & Rat Pack Secrets
Join hosts Alan Gerstner and Harlan Freedman on Celebrity Encounters Podcast as they catch up with guest favorite Barbara Brighton for an unforgettable look behind the Hollywood curtain.In this episode, Barbara shares the remarkable story of how Rat Pack legend Sammy Davis Jr. changed her career trajectory forever after his guest appearance on General Hospital. From wild wrap parties to sharing a dressing room with Hitchcock icon Tippi Hedren, this episode is packed with unfiltered classic TV and Hollywood history. Plus, Harlan reveals his own hilarious run-in with Sammy Davis Jr. at a hotel where they traded jackets!
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00:00 - Welcome to Celebrity Encounters Podcast with Barbara Brighton
01:25 - Sammy Davis Jr. on General Hospital & the wrap party that changed everything
02:45 - Tippi Hedren's candid, shocking confessions about Alfred Hitchcock
04:40 - Opening for international award shows & getting scouted by Sid Luft
06:30 - Reconnecting with Sammy Davis Jr. at the Copacabana
10:05 - Harlan’s hilarious story: Swapping suits with Sammy Davis Jr.
12:25 - How Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack stood up for Sammy in Las Vegas
15:15 - Performers, lounge culture, and Vegas stories from 1972
In This Episode:If you love classic TV, Rat Pack history, and old Hollywood nostalgia, don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more weekly insider stories!#SammyDavisJr #RatPack #GeneralHospital #TippiHedren #FrankSinatra #CelebrityEncounters #HollywoodHistory #ClassicTV #VegasNostalgia #BarbaraBrighton #CelebrityEncountersPodcast
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