From Bakersfield to Big Time: TV Guest Secrets with Phil Berman

What do Whitney Houston, Eva Longoria, and a bathrobe have in common?

They’ve all played a part in Phil Berman’s delightfully chaotic rise to TV glory – and lucky us, he’s telling all in episode 23 of Every Day’s a Train Wreck.

Marley kicks things off with robe jokes, but quickly dives into the dazzling and deeply caffeinated world of morning TV. And Phil? He’s the booking wizard behind KCAL’s morning magic. If you’ve ever watched a celebrity chat over pancakes and wondered, how did they land this guest? – Phil’s your answer.

Highlights You Definitely Don’t Want to Miss:

🕺 The Whitney Houston story that launched his LA career (yes, it's as wild as it sounds)
📵 Why calling a guest booker is a one-way ticket to “no thanks”
😬 Why being nervous might actually make you the perfect TV guest
📺 Why starting in Bakersfield could be smarter than chasing Hollywood straight out the gate

Plus, juicy celeb tidbits (Eva Longoria = literal perfection, Drew Barrymore = hugs on hugs), brutally honest pitch advice, and the golden rule of TV: Be interesting or be gone.

This episode is basically a masterclass in guest booking, wrapped in sass, sprinkled with industry secrets, and served with a mimosa.

By the end, you’ll be taking notes, stalking @yourfillofphil, and maybe even shopping for a robe that screams, “book me, I’m fabulous.”

👉  Listen now to Episode 23: "Robes, Ratings & Real Talk with a Hollywood Guest Booker" on the Every Day’s a Train Wreck podcast!