Dead and Kind of Famous
by Courtney Blomquist and Marissa Rivera
Is this your podcast?Courtney Blomquist and Marissa Rivera are independent podcast creators known for their engaging storytelling and humor. Blomquist often brings a fresh perspective as the "nobody," while Rivera, identified as the "kinda famous" co-host, adds…
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Audience Interest
- true crime without murder
- historical life stories
Podcast Focus
- exploring lives of the deceased
- Hollywood Forever Cemetery stories
Publishing Consistency
- 19 episodes released
- active for 1 year
Platform Reach
- no platforms detected yet
- unknown follower count
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Total monthly reach
Estimated from 7 chart positions in 7 markets.
By chart position
- 🇨🇦CA · Film History#30100K to 300K
- 🇦🇺AU · Film History#1855K to 30K
- 🇧🇷BR · Film History#4230K to 100K
- 🇸🇪SE · Film History#8710K to 30K
- 🇪🇸ES · Film History#1121K to 10K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
88K to 287K🎙 Weekly cadence·19 episodes·Last published 2w ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
177K to 573K🇨🇦52%🇧🇷17%🇦🇷17%+4 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
53K to 172K341K real followers tracked across platforms
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Skatingly (and Scathingly) Yours: Mabel Fairbanks Part 3
Aug 20, 2026
42m 49s
She Knew Her Worth: Mabel Fairbanks Part 2
Aug 2, 2026
1h 12m 15s
She Ignored the Haters to Be an Ice Skater : Mabel Fairbanks Part 1
Jul 14, 2026
1h 12m 20s
The Desperado of Deceit : David Avadon
Jun 4, 2026
1h 09m 34s
Harmless Weirdo, Hair Brighter than the Sun : James Michael Tyler
May 21, 2026
1h 19m 28s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 8/20/26 | Skatingly (and Scathingly) Yours: Mabel Fairbanks Part 3 | Send us Fan Mail We're back for our season 2 finale with the help of our other best friend, Nora Nagatani! Nora is stepping in once again to fill Marissa's shoes for this episode while she's on the mend. We pick up where we left off regarding Mabel's legal education, her trailblazing coaching career and... the outright curse she put on the racist judges that were standing in her way! Mabel is a rare one and a true hidden figure, living a life full of hardship but entirely void of regrets. It'... | 42m 49s | ||||||
| 8/2/26 | She Knew Her Worth: Mabel Fairbanks Part 2 | Send us Fan Mail Welcome back, taphophiles! On this episode, we follow Mabel as studios circle, deals fall apart over shady money splits, and she learns how to play the game without losing herself. Along the way, we get the wild details that make her life feel bigger than fiction: a Warner Brothers gig in Cuba, wealthy admirers serenading her under the window, and a Mexico booking that includes revolutions, floods, and Mabel somehow keeping her cool through all of it. We also talk thro... | 1h 12m 15s | ||||||
| 7/14/26 | figure skatinghistory+3 | — | — | — | Mabel Fairbanksfigure skating+3 | — | 1h 12m 20s | ||
| 6/4/26 | magicdeceit+3 | — | Candy is Dandy | Hollywood Forever Cemetery | David Avadonmagic+3 | — | 1h 09m 34s | ||
| 5/21/26 | actor biographyFriends TV show+3 | James Michael Tyler | Because it Was OnFriends | — | James Michael TylerFriends+5 | — | 1h 19m 28s | ||
| 5/6/26 | Herb Jeffriesyoga+4 | — | LifeAutobiography of a Yogi | — | Herb Jeffriesyoga+5 | — | 1h 00m 42s | ||
| 4/19/26 | jazzHollywood history+3 | — | — | — | Herb Jeffriesjazz cowboy+4 | — | 1h 17m 40s | ||
| 3/22/26 | Holly WoodlawnAndy Warhol+3 | — | A Low Life in High Heels | — | Holly WoodlawnAndy Warhol+3 | — | 1h 29m 28s | ||
| 2/27/26 | Holly WoodlawnPaul Morrissey+4 | — | UN | — | Holly WoodlawnPaul Morrissey+5 | — | 1h 02m 02s | ||
| 1/11/26 | Holly Woodlawncinema+4 | — | Warhol | — | Holly WoodlawnWarhol+4 | — | 1h 06m 41s | ||
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| 12/15/25 | Holly WoodlawnWarhol Factory+3 | — | — | — | Holly WoodlawnCandy Darling+3 | — | 1h 18m 46s | ||
| 11/23/25 | Holly WoodlawnWarhol Superstar+4 | — | A Lowlife in High Heels | Puerto RicoSan Juan+2 | Holly WoodlawnLou Reed+6 | — | 1h 16m 35s | ||
| 11/4/25 | astrologycelebrities+3 | — | — | — | Carroll Righterastrology+3 | — | 1h 23m 23s | ||
| 5/9/25 | season finalecemetery+3 | — | — | Hollywood Forever CemeteryMinnesota | Cemetery KissesSeason 1 Finale+5 | — | 51m 57s | ||
| 4/14/25 | artpunk rock+4 | — | — | — | Tomata Du Plentypunk rock icon+4 | — | 59m 57s | ||
| 3/27/25 | Let's Do Things: Tomata Du Plenty Part 1 | Send us Fan Mail At the intersection of drag theater, punk rock innovation, and fearless artistic evolution stands David Xavier Harrigan - better known to those in-the-know as Tomato DePlenty. From his early days with the revolutionary Cockettes (described by John Waters as "insane hippie drag queens" creating "complete sexual anarchy"), to founding Ze Whiz Kidz in Seattle, to pioneering synthesizer-based punk with The Screamers, Tomato consistently positioned himself at the cutting edg... | 1h 00m 56s | ||||||
| 2/27/25 | Punk Vampira: Maila Nurmi Part 4 | Send us Fan Mail Well, here it is. The final installment of our four part series on Maila Nurmi. Maila didn’t get all she deserved in her life and she never really reaped the benefits of her creations. But the life she lived was full of adventure, fascination, excitement and in many ways, love. In this particular episode, we explore her final romances, alleged marriages and marriages of convenience. We also dig into her lasting friendships (including Marlon Brando) and her counterculture gran... | 1h 26m 34s | ||||||
| 2/13/25 | Post Vampira: Maila Nurmi Part 3 | Send us Fan Mail Just when Maila’s career was starting to run out of steam, some luck with Liberace kept her in the spotlight for a time. But this was quickly followed by bad decisions, bad boys and a very bad movie called Plan 9 from Outer Space. Pop in those ear buds, friend. You don’t want to miss this. Links from the show: https://youtu.be/alPPXVJA4Kw?si=K0PQr8H7zHZCKA1x https://youtu.be/wtPgPYwtBhs https://youtu.be/qsb74pW7goU?si=BdDQ_BQEM72T2pkU Support the show Follow us on...... | 1h 19m 34s | ||||||
| 1/16/25 | We Love You, Los Angeles: Remembering the Victims of the Fires | Send us Fan Mail This podcast is all about making sure that the stories of Hollywood’s dead never die, and after this absolutely horrific week, we need to do just that in our own small way. Thank you to all of the firefighters, volunteers, loving citizens of Los Angeles, and people helping from afar. Humanity is the only thing that can save us in these dark times. Below you’ll find the links to the Los Angeles Times article that we referenced and used as a source for this episode in a... | 14m 06s | ||||||
| 1/2/25 | Prime Vampira: Maila Nurmi Part 2 | Send us Fan Mail As we unravel the layers of Vampira's gothic charm, we celebrate her unique blend of dark humor and magnetic persona that captivated 1950s audiences. Picture her cruising Sunset Boulevard in full vampire regalia, her chilling scream echoing through the night—a scene that marked her groundbreaking show, Nightmare Attic. We reminisce about her vibrant friendships with Hollywood's misfits, including the infamous James Dean, and explore how their shared fascination with the macab... | 1h 39m 04s | ||||||
| 11/28/24 | Pre-Vampira: Maila Nurmi Part 1 | Send us Fan Mail Get ready to unravel the journey of a remarkable woman who bucked the expectations of her time at every turn. Maila Nurmi (better known as Vampira) was really and truly the original mistress of the night. As we take a look at her early years, we can see that dichotomy was always present for her. Her father was a teetotaler, while her mother was an alcoholic. She loved beauty, but she also gravitated towards darkness. Maila's path was anything but conventional, and through he... | 1h 35m 43s | ||||||
| 11/14/24 | Rags to Rainbow: Toto (Terry) the Dog | Send us Fan Mail Did you know that Toto was a lil lady pup named Terry who used to pee on the rug? Well in this episode, Toto tells ALL. And she tells it in first person! Our main source for this episode was an adorable book called I, Toto, which was written by Willard Caroll after he discovered a scrapbook that shed light on Terry's life and featured her favorite cheddar biscuit recipes. Happenstance led to Toto becoming the family dog of famed dog trainer, Carl Spitz, who taught Tot... | 1h 03m 24s | ||||||
| 10/31/24 | No More Bad Vibes: Christopher Jones Part 2 | Send us Fan Mail Today, we return to the complex story of Christopher Jones and explore his final "lost years" after he turned his back on Hollywood in the height of his fame. We unwind the tangled web of his life, from his alleged romance with Sharon Tate amidst Italian film sets, to his eerie ties with the infamous Cielo Drive. As we reflect on Jones' troubled final years, we ponder the profound impact of personal tragedies, such as the deaths of Sharon Tate and Jim Morrison, o... | 1h 05m 34s | ||||||
| 10/17/24 | Cheekbones and Demons: Christopher Jones Part 1 | Send us Fan Mail What if the ghost of James Dean haunted an actor's career? Christopher Jones, a man forever overshadowed by his uncanny resemblance to the rebel icon, lived a life that was as electrifying as it was cursed. Jones's journey through the swinging '60s is a cocktail of passion and paranoia, particularly in his tumultuous relationship with Susan Strasberg. Throughout the episode, we navigate Jones's on-screen triumphs and setbacks, from his role in the cult classic "Wild in th... | 1h 22m 14s | ||||||
| 10/3/24 | Bon Vivant: Baron Clement Von Franckenstein | Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered what it takes to be dubbed a Hollywood bon vivant? Join us as we kick off "Dead and Kind of Famous" with the eccentric and flamboyant life of Baron Clement von Frankenstein. We'll take you through our amusing adventure in the Hollywood Forever Cemetery, where we use Find a Grave to track down the baron's final resting place. Marissa and Courtney share their first impressions of his marble tombstone, the origin of his captivating surname, and even improvise an ob... | 58m 12s | ||||||
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Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Courtney Blomquist and Marissa Rivera are independent podcast creators known for their engaging storytelling and humor. Blomquist often brings a fresh perspective as the "nobody," while Rivera, identified as the "kinda famous" co-host, adds a layer of recognition and insight. Together, they create a dynamic that resonates with listeners. "Dead and Kind of Famous" stands out by combining elements of true crime and historical storytelling, focusing on the lives of notable individuals who have passed away, rather than those who met tragic ends. The podcast features a light-hearted yet respectful approach to exploring the lives of these figures, blending comedy with informative narratives across categories like film, history, and the arts. The audience primarily consists of podcast listeners who enjoy a comedic take on history and celebrity culture. They appreciate the unique focus on the deceased, gaining both entertainment and a sense of nostalgia from the stories told. With 19 episodes released over two years, the show has carved out a niche for those seeking a blend of humor and historical intrigue.
By the numbers
- Total followers: 341K
- Total plays: 83M
- Total reviews: 1
Platforms
TuneIn
- Followers: 2
Castbox
- Followers: 11
- Plays: 274
- Reviews: 1
YouTube
- Subscribers: 341K
- Views: 83M
- Videos: 1.4K
Podcast Republic
- Followers: 5
Audience
teens, seniors
Key insights
What the show covers
- exploring lives of the deceased
- Hollywood Forever Cemetery stories
- fame and legacy discussions
- ethical storytelling of history
Audience interests
- true crime without murder
- historical life stories
- famous deceased personalities
- pop culture nostalgia
Platform reach
- no platforms detected yet
- unknown follower count
- limited distribution information
- potential for broader reach
Publishing consistency
- 19 episodes released
- active for 1 year
- weekly episode cadence
- consistent content delivery
Chart history for Dead and Kind of Famous
Peaked at #7 in AR, top 10 in 1 of 7 tracked markets, currently #7 in AR.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AR | — | #7 | #7 | — |
| Canada | — | #30 | #30 | — |
| Brazil | — | #42 | #42 | — |
| Sweden | — | #87 | #87 | — |
| Ireland | — | #107 | #107 | — |
| Spain | — | #112 | #112 | — |
| Australia | — | #185 | #185 | — |
Chart Positions
7 placements across 7 markets.
Chart Positions
7 placements across 7 markets.