James Kennedy Episode

About The Big Shot Podcast 

Step into a world filled with intrigue, excess, and controversy as we unveil the story of one of Hollywood's most controversial figures— producer Randall Emmett.

The Big Shot peeks behind the seedy doors of Hollywood's elite and explores the deals, financial irregularities, and ethical dilemmas that have shadowed the producer’s career.

Join us as we delve into politics of entertainment and the complex dynamics that can make or break a starlet, an assistant or another poker player. 

Randall Emmett, Vanderpump Rules reality star and movie producer, seemed to have it all until his life was rocked by a series of personal and business scandals.

Randall Emmett's Career Overview and Rise to Fame

The 52-year-old first rose to fame as a successful entrepreneur and movie producer. Then one day, he decided to appear on reality tv. Was this the start of his undoing? 

He co-founded production studio, Emmett/Furla Films, which produced movies such as Martin Scorsese's The Irishman.

Alongside his success in Hollywood, Randall also starred on the popular reality TV shows Vanderpump Rules and Flipping Out.

But his life soon began to unravel after rumors of shady business dealings started to circulate in the press.

Randall Emmett’s Financial Struggles and the Fall 

His success in Hollywood led to an unsustainable lifestyle and spiralling  debt.

In late 2020, he was served multiple lawsuits by creditors and it’s said he now owes $25million.