Richard Marx, An "After Hours" Conversation, Right Here Waiting for You
January 8, 2026 · 1 hr 10 min
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Richard Marx opens up about his new album, old friends, and the stories he rarely tells.
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In this episode
- Behind-the-scenes stories about Luther Vandross, Rod Stewart, and Paul Anka
- How Richard Marx met and courted his wife Daisy Fuentes
- Competing Barbra Streisand and Julio Iglesias stories from two people who were there
- A personal look at the influence of his late father Dick Marx on his career
About this episode
To celebrate his impressive new album "After Hours" -- out January 16th -- Richard Marx joins Phil & David for a very funny, revealing conversation with great stories about Richard's late great father Dick Marx, Richard's hero turned buddy Rod Stewart, Luther Vandross, Paul Anka, Richard's courtship with beloved wife Daisy Fuentes. All this plus dueling funny Barbra Streisand stories from Richard and Phil, dueling crazy Julio Iglesias stories from Richard and Phil, and Richard remembering how hilarious his late great Luther Vandross could be. For more on Richard Marx, go to https://www.richardmarx.com. To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com.
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About Naked Lunch
Don't you love a great lunch and conversation with an interesting friend? You know, the kind that you talk about for years to come. Phil Rosenthal, creator, and host of Netflix's "Somebody Feed Phil," already knows how to find fascinating people, foods, and cultures.
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