Famous and Gravy
5.0/5
Critic Rating
On every episode we choose a celebrity who died between 1 and 10 years ago. We then go through a series of structured categories. We start by rating the first line of their NYT obituary on a scale of 1–10. We then look at their life stats, we speculate on their inner lives, and we ultimately answer the question "Would I want that life?" Each category helps weigh the desirability of a given life. Our approach is that of an empathetic biography. Our dead celebrities cross many categories of fame, including film, TV, sports, music, politics, literature, and more. Our goal is to ma...
Critic Reviews
Score: 5
Dave Murphy • Murphy's Law • Feb 17, 2023
"...the show is far more insightful than morbid, and might help you sort out your own life in the process...One nice bonus with Famous & Gravy is that if you’re too old...the episode notes have lots of links for more details. As you’re seeing and maybe even second guessing all these powerful people, take time to reflect on your own life, too, from demons that keep you awake to how good of a friend you are to five things you like about you."
