{"podcast":{"title":"ON THE KNOWS with Randall Kenneth Jones","slug":"on-the-knows-with-randall-kenneth-jones-752941","podcast_index_feed_id":752941,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/ontheknows","website_url":"https://randallkennethjones.com/jones-show-podcasts/","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/6ad9e9ac-1bf3-11f1-8c7e-3b1b96c34b35/image/72338b416dbd7dad9f7fefe10315d383.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Randall Kenneth Jones","episode_count":222,"summary":"ON THE KNOWS with Randall Kenneth Jones delivers smart, funny, and heartfelt conversations with celebrities, innovators, and everyday heroes. More than talk, each episode uncovers insights and stories that leave you entertained, enlightened — and truly in the know. Whether it's laughter, life lessons, or the little truths that stick with you, Jones makes sure every episode leaves you knowing something new — about the world, about others, and maybe even about yourself. Jones and podcast announcer, celebrated voice actor and the original voice of Siri, Susan Bennett, KNOW you deserve more from your podcast. Described by Erin Brockovich as \"The best podcast and host ever,\" ON THE KNOWS is the perfect antidote to today's anxiety-ridden media landscape.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-12T12:19:38.899482+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/on-the-knows-with-randall-kenneth-jones-752941"},"episode":{"title":"220: Rob Shuter KNOWS Celebrity Culture, Insatiable Curiosity, Friendship, Relationships, Ambition and Fun","slug":"220-rob-shuter-knows-celebrity-culture-insatiable-curiosity-friendship-relationships-ambition-and-fun","published_at":"2026-05-05T23:45:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/on-the-knows-with-randall-kenneth-jones-752941/220-rob-shuter-knows-celebrity-culture-insatiable-curiosity-friendship-relationships-ambition-and-fun","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/on-the-knows-with-randall-kenneth-jones-752941","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/CSN2040831657.mp3","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/CSN2040831657.mp3","summary":"In this vibrant, deeply personal, and laugh-out-loud episode of ON THE KNOWS, host Randall Kenneth Jones welcomes back entertainment insider and author Rob Shuter to discuss his debut novel “It Started with a Whisper”—a story rooted in truth, friendship, ambition, and the complicated world of celebrity gossip. From the moment Jones attempts to imitate Shuter’s signature “Hello, hello, hello” kicks things off, the conversation blends humor with powerful insight. Shuter opens up about how his childhood quirks shaped his literary voice, how decades in celebrity PR informed his storytelling, and why gossip—often misunderstood—is actually the birthplace of truth. Jones and Shuter dive into the heart of the novel: a fictional morning show where the real drama isn’t about celebrities, but the secrets of the hosts themselves. Along the way, they unpack the blurred lines between media, gossip, and news in today’s fast-moving digital world—and why curiosity might be one of our greatest strengths. Jones adds a personal shoutout to Shuter’s first non-fiction book, “The Four-Word Answer,” as a life-changing addition to his book collection. How many people are equipped to accurately answer the question: Who are you in four words? The episode also delivers emotional depth, with moving tributes and reflections on iconic figures. Shuter shares heartfelt stories about Joan Rivers, whose generosity changed his career, with Jones praising former ON THE KNOWS guest Melissa Rivers for consistently honoring her mother’s legacy. Shuter also reflects on the kindness of Kate Spade, whose grace left a lasting impact, and the pair celebrate the enduring creative partnership between Shuter’s husband Bruce Sussman and Barry Manilow. In a particularly meaningful moment, Shuter highlights Wendy Willi…","meta_description":"In this vibrant, deeply personal, and laugh-out-loud episode of ON THE KNOWS, host Randall Kenneth Jones welcomes back entertainment insider and author Ro…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2218,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/on-the-knows-with-randall-kenneth-jones-752941/episodes/220-rob-shuter-knows-celebrity-culture-insatiable-curiosity-friendship-relationships-ambition-and-fun/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/on-the-knows-with-randall-kenneth-jones-752941/220-rob-shuter-knows-celebrity-culture-insatiable-curiosity-friendship-relationships-ambition-and-fun.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}