The Paul Mecurio Show

Tom Rogers - Creator CNBC and MSNBC

Paul Mecurio — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 07:01:00 +0000

A fascinating conversation with a legend in the traditional media and digital media industries. Tom has revolutionized business and news coverage through the creation of CNBC and MSNBC; changed the face of TV consumption through TiVo, including bringing Netflix and Amazon into the streaming TV era and served as Executive Producer of the first full-length, AI generated motion picture. Hear from someone who has had a direct impact on your life in the way you consume news and entertainment.

Mary Steenburgen - Academy Award & Golden Globe Winner

Paul Mecurio — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 07:01:00 +0000

Pickleball could change your life! So says Mary Steenburgen and her new film star-studded “The Dink” as she talks about the film in this fun conversation about her storied 50-year career in Hollywood including how she chooses projects and roles and what it is about this role in “The Dink” that was unlike any other she has played.

Melissa Etheridge - Grammy Winning Singer-Songwriter

Paul Mecurio — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:40:49 +0000

A fascinating conversation with legendary artist, Melissa Etheridge about her writing process, what inspires her, and what it was like starting out as a musician and how she has grown and changed as a songwriter over the years. Melissa is very open about how she has used music to cope with serious loss in her life and shares the power of radio had in her life to expose her to a wide variety of music growing up.

Rob Reiner & Nick Reiner - Rob's Career & Their Film, "Being Charlie"

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 21:40:00 +0000

This is an interview on my show (formerly titled "2 Chairs & A Microphone") I did a while back with Rob about his amazing career, his life and the movie he made with his son Nick, “Being Charlie. “ Rob was so proud and excited to have made this film with his son. Rob was a great artist, and more importantly, a great human being. A true social activist, he loved people and cared deeply about mankind. He was a tireless spokesperson for the downtrodden and made huge contributions to better the world. He is going to be sorely missed. RIP.

CNN Host, Abby Phillip - NewsNight

Paul Mecurio — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 08:01:00 +0000

An eye-opening look at civil rights leader and Presidential candidate Jesse Jackson and how he changed the political playing field for all Americans. You aren't going to learn this in history classes in school.

Jake Tapper - CNN, "The Lead with Jake Tapper"

Paul Mecurio — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 07:01:00 +0000

Hear how the unlikely and challenging capture of a little known terrorist made America safe and changed the course of the war on terror here in America. An absolutely gripping account of Jake's new book that highlights the amazing detective work done to capture and convict this brazen terrorist.

Dr. Drew - "Ask Dr. Drew"

Paul Mecurio — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 07:01:00 +0000

Dr. Drew apologizes. After re-thinking some of his positions on vaccines, health mandates, etc, Dr. Drew is now on a self-professed apology tour. This is a fascinating and brutally honest assessment from Dr. Drew of what he's gotten wrong (and right). A refreshing moment in the national dialogue that you absolutely should hear.

Michael Chiklis - "Fantastic Four," "The Shield," "The Commish"

Paul Mecurio — Sat, 27 Sep 2025 07:01:00 +0000

Hear Emmy winner Michael Chiklis talk about regret, humility, why people are not connected these days and how his new film, "The Senior" is a movie that will surprise you, motivate you and make you feel something you didn't at all expect. This movie is unlike any movie big Hollywood is releasing these days. And that's a GOOD thing.

Cedric Maxwell - 2 Time NBA Champ - Boston Celtics

Paul Mecurio — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 16:45:34 +0000

Hear first hand from an NBA champion and Finals MVP what it takes to win the biggest prize. Cedric is engrossing as he describes the nitty gritty of what made the Celts Championship run to their 18th banner so magical and what it takes to be an M+NBA champion. Cedric gives a great insider's take on the Celtics teams he played on and on the storied franchise overall. I'm a huge Celtics fan but you don't have to be a Celtics fan to love this conversation - it's a fun behind-the-scenes take on what it takes to be a world champion in sports for anyone.

Jerry Bruckheiner, Producer - "F1," "Top Gun," "Armageddon"

Paul Mecurio — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 20:53:24 +0000

Jerry is one of the most successful film producers in Hollywood history and this is rare glimpse into the production genius of Jerry Bruckheimer. Hear how he consistently produces such mega-hit as he gives us a rare insider's look into his creative process in talking about the major factors that go into his choices of what movies he will make. Jerry details what was entailed in creating a realistic experience for the audience in filming his latest movie, "F1" starring Brad Pitt, including the state-of-the art camera technology used and the actors training in F1 cars for 4 months on real F1 tracks around the world.

John Leguizamo- Emmy & Tony Winner: "John Leguizamo Does America," "John Wick," "Violent Night," "Freak"

Paul Mecurio — Sun, 06 Jul 2025 07:01:00 +0000

John, as always, is hilarious, passionate and thought-provoking in this really fun conversation about the Latino influences in our culture and politics that has gone largely unnoticed. In a way only John can tell it, he describes his highly acclaimed 2nd season of "John Leguizamo Does America" as we hear about the 6 cities he's visited to take in the Latino influences, what surprised him in his travels, why people should know what they don't know about the Latino community and much more.

Ken Burns - Documentary Filmmaker, "American Revolution," "Civil War," "Baseball"

Paul Mecurio — Tue, 27 May 2025 22:03:09 +0000

An absolutely captivating conversation with the world's greatest documentary filmmaker as he passionately talks about his newest documentary series, "American Revolution," which explores our country’s founding struggle and its eight-year war for independence. Ken is spell-binding as he describes the virtues and contradictions of the war and the birth of America and talks about how the film follows dozens of major historical figures from a wide variety of backgrounds on both sides of the war. Ken shares an absolutely brilliant take on the American Revolution that you have never heard before.

Spike Feresten - Spike's Car Radio w/Jerry Seinfeld, Writer - Seinfeld, The Simpsons, SNL

Paul Mecurio — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 18:31:25 +0000

Spike describes his start in comedy - a hilarious story of how getting in trouble in college for a prank led to being one of the best comedy writers in Hollywood. We also talk about his passion for high-end cars, how it started, what makes car collectors a unique breed and his Youtube show he co-hosts with Jerry Seinfeld and much more.

Alex Wagner - MSNBC, "Trumpland w/Alex Wagner" Podcast

Paul Mecurio — Sat, 08 Feb 2025 20:03:13 +0000

A deep dive with Alex about her newest project, the podcast - "Trumpland." On “Trumpland with Alex Wagner,” Alex travels the country talking with the people on the frontlines of Trump’s policies and promises. For the first 100 days of the new administration, she’s taking a break from the anchor’s chair to get out into the field to bring you conversations you can't always find on TV. Alex gives us an incredibly interesting, revealing and unique take on the world of Trump you will not hear anywhere else. AND PLEASE LEAVE A NICE REVIEW AND RATING OF THE PODCAST AND SUBSCRIBE. I would greatly appreciate it and so would my family!

Howie Mandel, "America's Got Talent," "Deal or No Deal"

Paul Mecurio — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 08:01:00 +0000

An interesting fun look at one of the best known comedians out there. Howie talks about his passion for "America's Got Talent," how it changes the lives of its contestants. He has a funny, great story of how he resisted getting into the game show hosting world but when he did it changed his life forever. Howie gives us a fascinating look into how he embraces fear and how fear drives him in all he does.

Amy Brenneman - FX’s The Old Man, Judging Amy, VEEP

Paul Mecurio — Sat, 26 Oct 2024 01:12:57 +0000

Amy is absolutely fun and delightful in this wide-ranging interview as she talks about the new season of the hit FX series, "The Old Man." She describes why it is so amazing to work with Jeff Bridges, how she approached her role and character in the series, what she looks for in roles and the challenges she faced first starting out as an actress in Hollywood much more.

Steven Weber, Chicago Med, Wings, Curb Your Enthusiasm

Paul Mecurio — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 16:22:31 +0000

A really fun interview with Steven who is hilarious as we talk about Chicago Med but mostly his life as an actor and he has an hysterical take on how the importance of fame and wealth in our society and how to get it. Steven and I go on a really funny riff on how it's so easy to be famous these days by not doing much of anything. And hear Steven's take on why Europe looks at fame and success differently than we do in America.

David Arquette - "Scream," "Friends," "The Good Half"

Paul Mecurio — Sun, 18 Aug 2024 07:01:00 +0000

David is hilarious in this really fun conversation about his newest project, "The Good Half." David gives us a cool look into his famous, creative family - hear about how his eclectic mother (a former burlesque dancer who David named his nightclub named) and artistic family (sisters Roasanna and Patricia) inspired him to be an actor and hear how fun it was growing up in such a artistic family. David talks about how he chooses roles and how he seamlessly can go from playing "goofy/a little off" characters to more serious ones, what he looks for in producing and directing projects and much more. A cool window into how David works his creative process as an actor, producer and director.

Mika Brzezinski - Co-Host of MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” and Founder of "Know Your Value," a global initiative.

Paul Mecurio — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 16:01:26 +0000

A fun, fascinating conversation with Mika about her "Know Your Value" initiative that empowers women to grow their careers and form healthy habits. Hear who some of the amazing women from business, entertainment and more who are on the newest "Know Your Value Forbes 50 over 50 list." Mika also has great insight into the Kamala Harris campaign, the current state of politics as well and what's at stake in this 2024 election year for all Americans (not just women).

Sal Paolantonio - ESPN NFL Correspondent, NFL Countdown, Host "NFL Matchup"

Paul Mecurio — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 07:01:00 +0000

A view of football that you've never heard before. Sal talks in depth about his new book, "How Football Explains America," and explains how football originated in America, how football in America was influenced by African American culture, military history and cultural shifts across generations and why the Quarter-Back Position is the most revered of any position in sports. He also gives fascinating insight into influences of Bill Belichick, Vince Lombardi, Paul Brown, Bill Parcells, Joe Namath and the Manning Family and much more.

Jane Clauss - Emmy Winning Host, CBS Anchor, "The Today Show," Host "Creative Living"

Paul Mecurio — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 07:01:00 +0000

A really fun conversation with Jane about her amazing career as a host, CBS news anchor and nationally known DIY expert on such shows as NBC’s The TODAY Show, FOX Good Day, and HSN to name a few. Jane explains why being a radio host for 4 hours a day early on in her career was so instrumental to her success on TV. Hear what makes Jane such a GREAT interviewer. Jane also has a really fun story about how as a young girl she knew TV was her life-calling. Jane explains what the keys are to being a do-it-yourselfer. Jane coined the term “UpCrafting” as her passion to refashion, refurbish, recreate and reuse sweeps the nation. She was repurposing before repurposing was cool.

John Ratzenberger - "Cheers," "Cars," "Inside Out 2"

Paul Mecurio — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 07:01:00 +0000

John created one of the most iconic characters in television history - Cliff Clavin of "Cheers." Hear the fascinating story how that character was created, how John's 10 years touring Europe as a performer led to him landing the role of cheers, what his huge comedy influences are and much more.

Tim Blake Nelson - "O Father Where Art Thou," "Minority Report," "Dune Part 2"

Paul Mecurio — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 07:01:00 +0000

Tim is one of Hollywood's most versatile and brilliant actors who gives us an insider's look into his great new movie, "Asleep in my Palm," tells the story of a father and his daughter living off the grid on the outskirts of an elite liberal arts college in northeastern Ohio. Tim reveals why he took on the part, how he chose the incredibly unique characters he plays and decided acting was his destiny after majoring in the Classics in college.

Joy Reid- "The Reid Out" - MSNBC

Paul Mecurio — Sat, 06 Apr 2024 07:01:00 +0000

Joy gives a new perspective to the civil rights movement through this fascinating look into the lives of Medgar and Myrlie Evers who were married and considered 2 of the greatest civil rights leaders of the civil rights movement. Joy talks about her new book in which she chronicles this beautiful love story between Medgar and Myrlie. She describes the wonderful way they met, how and why they fell in love and how their marriage withstood the pressures and dangers of being civil rights activists in Mississippi in the 60s.

Kyle MacLachlan - Dune, Twin Peaks, Blue Velvet, Varnamtown Podcast

Paul Mecurio — Tue, 05 Mar 2024 08:01:00 +0000

Kyle had heard a rumor that Pablo Escobar did a deal in the early 1980s with a remote, coastal Southern town of 300 people called Varnamtown in North Carolina. In exchange for vast wealth and limitless cocaine, Escobar would be allowed to land planes and ships in the area. Over the last 24 months, Kyle and Emmy winning director, Joshua Davis, investigated the rumor, journeying to Varnamtown to knock on doors and find out what really happens when a firehose of money and cocaine is turned on a small community. In this interview, hear from Kyle and Joshua what the experience has been like following and reporting this eye-opening, shocking story.

Jeff Benedict & Matt Hamachek - Writer & Director "The Dynasty: New England Patriots" Doc Series - Apple TV+

Paul Mecurio — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 19:17:39 +0000

An absolutely enthralling conversation with Jeff and Matt about this 10-part brilliant documentary about the rise and fall of the New England Patriot dynasty. Hear how the writer and director discovered magical New England Patriot footage that told them there was a doc to be made, why Tom Brady, Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick were able to build the dynasty and the tensions and egos that eventually led to its undoing and much much more. A very human story with Shakespearean storylines that make this one of the most interesting and entertaining docs to come out in years whether you are a sports fan or not.

Marlo Thomas - Emmy & Golden Globe Winner, "That Girl," " Oceans 8," St Jude's Hospital

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 08:01:00 +0000

Marlo is a trailblazer, her show "That Girl" was the first to portray a single career woman and paved the way for actresses to follow like Mary Tyler Moore, Murphy Brown and Moore. Hear how Marlo landed the role of "That Girl" and how she parlayed that into an amazing 45 year-career in TV, film and on Broadway. Marlo is incredibly passionate and eloquent about St. Jude's Hospital and its mission to help children stricken with cancer and their families.

Michael Gelman - Executive Producer "Live with Kelly and Mark" - #1 Morning Talk Show in America

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 08:01:00 +0000

Michael has been the Executive Producer of "Live" for more than 20 years. Michael holds the world record the most morning talk show episodes produced by the same producer.He shares the secrets to it's long-term success and dominance in the morning talk show landscape. Hear how Michael navigated changing co-hosts over the years, why Kelly Ripa is the girl next door and she's not and much more.

John O'Hurley - Host "National Dog Show," J. Peterman - "Seinfeld"

Paul Mecurio — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 08:01:00 +0000

John gives us a very fun, cool and surprising behind the scenes look at The National Dog Show. Hear how judges make their decisions, all that goes on in breeding and showing a champion canine, what has surprised John over the years about the dog show and the world of dogs and much more.

Lee Abrams - Founder and Chief Programmer XM Satellite Radio, Created the FM Rock format

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 19:29:07 +0000

If you've listened to radio, read a newspaper or watched TV, Lee Abrams has affected your life. He has been a pioneer in all areas of media, particularly radio. He co-founded XM Satellite radio, created the FM Rock radio listening format, advised Rolling Stone Magazine as well as major artists like Eric Clapton, Yes and Iron Maiden. Lee gives us an amazing look into how and why he and a small group created Satellite radio, why AM radio was lacking, and how FM radio, which was a dormant medium, blew up the old, tired AM radio playbook and was turned into the massive influence it became. And Lee's take on the future of radio and TV news will blow you away.

Bret Baier - Fox News Anchor, Author "To Rescue the Constitution - George Washington"

Paul Mecurio — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 07:01:00 +0000

In discussing his new book about George Washington, Bret takes us through those tenuous and tumultuous days of the Constitutional Convention and the central role Washington played in the convention. This is an absolutely fascinating conversation with Bret because it and his book show a side of George Washington seldom discussed - namely how deft Washington was at being a political statesman after being a hero General. Hear how Washngtong developed the skill set to bring people together through compromise, who his political allies were and who wasn't

Aaron Neville - Grammy Award Winning Singer/Songwriter

Paul Mecurio — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 07:01:00 +0000

Aaron is very open and funny talking about his life, how he got started in music through family influences around the house, how he made it out of the projects in New Orleans to become one of the most acclaimed signers this country has generated. Hear the funny story of why as a kid he stole a car (and got arrested) and how that set him straight, what it was like working with the great Linda Ronstadt, how he found his "sound" and much more. A very revealing look into one of this country's greatest singers.

Jason Carr - Jason Carr Drive - Emmy Winning Renowned Detroit New Anchor

Paul Mecurio — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 19:43:51 +0000

Jason is a great friend. Whenever I perform in the Detroit area I go on his show and it is some of the MOST fun I have ANYWHERE. Jason is very funny and we have a REALLY fun conversation we talk about everything from his early days as a reporter and the crazy news assignments he was given (you have to hear these), ground up beef bullion and why it's SO good, wandering around Macy's too look at bedding, why Jason is a very lame texter and much more. 2 friends having a great time. You will too listening to this. Enjoy

Brittlestar - Online Media Star

Paul Mecurio — Fri, 22 Sep 2023 07:01:00 +0000

Known as "The Internet's Favorite Dad" Brittlestar a.k.a. comedian Stewart Reynolds has become an on-line sensation. Every week, hundreds of thousands of people watch his videos on various social media channels. Brittlestar videos have been viewed more than a combined 600 million times. Brittlestar has funny stories revealing how he went viral, what the keys to making popular videos for the internet are and how he first got started with the help of his small child. HIs videos cover everything from being a middle-aged white guy, to the challenges of being a Dad and why God would be disappointed in human's stupidity to name a few.

"Dr. Oakley - Yukon Vet" - NatGeo Wild

Paul Mecurio — Sun, 10 Sep 2023 07:01:00 +0000

A fascinating conversation with Dr. Oakley about her incredibly unique Vet practice. Michele is very open and fun about the challenges of treating a wide variety of animals, the mistakes she's made in the wild (like the time she got chased up a tree by Bison she was treating), and how having her kids in the wild with her is the ULTIMATE "Bring Your Child To Work Day" experience. Michele gets emotional about a chance meeting when she was a child with Jane Goodall that changed her life. Dr. Oakley is doing important work and gives us a unique behind-the-scenes look at her practice, shooting her show, much more.

John Tobin - Comedy Show Producer, Club Owner

Paul Mecurio — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 07:01:00 +0000

John is one of the preeminent comedy promoters in the country. He concentrates on the Boston market. This is an absolutely hilarious conversation about everything comedy. John has hilarious stories about working with some of the biggest comedians in the business (especially the great Boston headliners Don Gavin and Nick DiPaolo). We also talk classic sit-coms like "Mash," "The Dick Van Dyke Show," "All in The Family," "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" and of course how HOT Mary Tyler Moore was. John has GREAT stories growing up in Boston as a huge radio and tv fan. Hear how as a kid he wanted to be in show business, how working in radio led to being a doorman at a comedy club which led to him being one of the most important and influential comedy promoters.

Andrew Barnsely - Emmy Winner - Exec. Producer - "Schitt's Creek," "Son of A Critch"

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 17:39:05 +0000

Andrew is really fun and interesting as he talks about his new hit series, "Son of A Critch," his experience on the hit show "Schitt's Creek," how these shows were developed and what it's been like creating two hit comedy series that have taken the world by storm. How they develop story lines each week, why his shows are so quirky and yet relatable and much more. A very cool look into the world of creating and running hit shows.

Dante Nero - Comedian, "Ray Donovan," "Once Upon a Time in Brooklyn"

Paul Mecurio — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 07:01:00 +0000

Dante is a close friend, a great comic with an amazing back story. Hear his amazing, hilarious, and at times unbelievable stories of survival growing up in a very rough neighborhood in Brooklyn, his influential Dad who kept him on the straight and narrow, his journey from being on a fencing scholarship in college to becoming a stripper (for 11 years), then a pimp and finally a comic. You will not believe what you hear.

Chef Michael Symon - "Iron Chef," "BBQ USA," "The Chew"

Paul Mecurio — Sat, 15 Jul 2023 07:01:00 +0000

A really fun conversation with one of America's most accomplished chefs. We talk about what makes great barbecue, how the science of food plays a big part in making great food, how technique separates the good chefs from the great ones, how Michael got his start and what influence his Italian/Greek heritage has had on his choice of career and incredibly inventive, world famous cooking style.

Harry Lennix - "The Blacklist," "Batman v. Superman," "Justice League," "Billions"

Paul Mecurio — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 07:01:00 +0000

Harry is an award winning actor from film, TV and Broadway. We have alot of fun talking about the 10-year run of "The Blacklist," his incredibly interesting analogy on why his approach to acting is the same as the way old school NBA players approached their job. Hear why Harry chose acting over going into the priesthood, and why actors need to understand acting is a craft, not necessarily an art. Harry gives us a very cool insider's look at how the hit NBC show "Blacklist" is shot and how involved he and the lead, James Spader are in development of storylines and of their characters and more.

Chris Connelly - Contributor - “Good Morning America,” “20/20,” “Nightline,” ESPN.

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 07:01:00 +0000

Chris is spell-binding as he discusses his latest doc series, "Prisoners of the Snow." The unbelievable story of Uruguayan Air Flight 571 carrying a rugby team that crashed in the Andes Mountains leaving only 16 out of 45 passengers to survive. Chris details the death-defying experience the players endured in a freezing wilderness, including eating the bodies of their dead friends. And describes shares the amazing story of how they were ultimately saved.

Patricia Heaton - "Everybody Loves Raymond," "The Middle," "Mending The Line"

Paul Mecurio — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 07:01:00 +0000

I love having Patricia on the show, she is a great guest and returns to the show in this revealing, funny and thoughtful conversation about her new movie, "Mending The Line," where she plays a VA doctor treating veterans with PTSD. Hear the funny story of how Patricia used a hyperbaric chamber to prepare her for the role, how fly fishing plays an integral part in the film and in helping heal those with PTSD, what drew her to the project (hint, working with the great actor Brian Cox was one thing) and hear why Patricia feels normalizing mental health issues is so important.

James Reed - Doc Filmmaker Netflix - "Chimp Empire," "My Octopus Teacher"

Paul Mecurio — Tue, 23 May 2023 16:25:46 +0000

Netflix's "Chimp Empire" is an amazing documentary, and its director James Reed, who spent almost 2 years embedded with a chimp society in Uganda. James describes never-before-heard, first-hand stories about how this doc explores the fascinating world of the largest chimpanzee society ever discovered as they navigate complex social politics, family dynamics and dangerous territory disputes.

Henry Winkler, "Barry," "Happy Days - The Fonz," "The Waterboy"

Paul Mecurio — Thu, 11 May 2023 18:33:45 +0000

Great to have Henry back on the show in a fun conversation about this complex, quirky, funny character Gene Cousineau in HBO's "Barry." Henry as he explains why Gene is a messiah to Barry, how the self-centered nature of the character gets Gene in trouble, how Henry's acting training allows him to explore the darker, more interesting sides of a character and much more.

John Hoogenakker - "WACO: The Aftermath," "Dopesick," “Tom Clancy’s: Jack Ryan,” The "Bud Light" King

Paul Mecurio — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 21:46:00 +0000

A wonderful conversation with John, a terrific dramatic and comedic actor as we explore he approaches playing complex characters like a Branch Davidian follower in "Waco: The Aftermath" or on "Dopesick." John talks about his experience as a debating champion and how that has helped him immensely as an actor, why playing a character from the "inside out" is important to him, all the fun he has had playing "The Bud Light" King and much more.

Jeff Benedict - Best Selling Author, "LeBron," "Dynasty," "Tiger"

Paul Mecurio — Tue, 11 Apr 2023 07:01:00 +0000

An engrossing, fun, wide-ranging conversation with Jeff about LeBron James, the subject of his latest biography, "LeBron." If you thought you knew and heard everything about LeBron James, you're wrong. You have to hear this interview. How does a poor kid from Akron with a single Mom who is dubbed a superstar phenom as a teenager navigate a complicated world to become one of the best basketball players EVER, a billionaire and strong voice for social justice? Hear why LeBron never liked to be alone, has always had an innate ability to bring people together, and forever changed how the NBA and its teams do business, and that is all just the tip of the iceberg.

Belinda Carlisle - "The Go-Go's"

Paul Mecurio — Fri, 31 Mar 2023 19:07:09 +0000

Great talk with the iconic lead vocalist of the ground-breaking band "The Go-Go's." Belinda gives us an insiders look at what it was like being the first all-female band who wrote their own songs and played their own instruments and the obstacles they faced. Hear why the punk scene in Los Angeles in the 70s was so freeing and fertile for up and coming musicians and how opening for The Police then surpassing them on the charts was so mind-blowing. Belinda talks about her latest solo album and upcoming tour and shares why working with songwriter Diane Warren has been so fruitful and much more.

Katee Sackhoff - The Madalorian, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Battlestar Galactica, Longmire

Paul Mecurio — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 07:01:00 +0000

A really fun, wide-ranging conversation with Katee about reprising her role as Bo-Katan Kryze in The Mandalorian and what she is bringing to the table. We have alot of laughs talking about everything from chickens to babies and why having pets ISN'T the same as raising kids. Katee is very open about the challenges starting out in the business, why she feels her life and acting experiences has positioned her to take on ANY role and hear the great advice she got when she started acting.

William Shatner - Star Trek, Boston Legal, TJ Hooker

Paul Mecurio — Tue, 07 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000

William Shatner has gone from actor to being a cultural icon. He is ubiquitous in pop culture. He shares fascinating, funny, behind-the-scenes stories about getting his start in acting in Canada, what it was like working in the early days of LIVE television in New York in the 50s. Shatner talks about his relationship with Leonard Nimoy and how they first met, has great advice for young actors and why he thinks he's had such longevity in show business. An absolutely riveting conversation with this larger than life man.

Gina Gershon - Showgirls, Face/Off, Killer Joe, House of Versace

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 19:50:46 +0000

Gina is very revealing and a lot of fun as she tells how she got her start in acting and the best advice she got as a young actress, and what it was like working with the great David Mamet on Broadway. We hear about her directorial debut and the challenges she faced directing her first film. Hear why Frank Sinatra was such a big inspiration to Gina. And Gina explains why she is concerned that we have become so divisive as a country, what we can do to come together as a nation and much more.

Patricia Heaton - "Everybody Loves Raymond," "The Middle," & Director/Husband David Hunt - Comedy Series, "Versailles."

Paul Mecurio — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 08:01:00 +0000

Patricia and David talk about their new film, the off-beat comedy "Unexpected." They share secrets in a very cool, funny look at how a film is adapted from a book, why initially the script based on the book wasn't working, how they worked on set together as collaborators AND husband and wife without killing each other. Patricia shares stories about working on 2 of the biggest sit-coms in TV history, how she grew as an actor from those jobs and how she grew to become a producer of TV and film.

Mariel Hemingway - "Manhattan," "Lipstick," "Star 80," TV series "Civil Wars"

Paul Mecurio — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 21:30:07 +0000

A very revealing conversation with Mariel about her years as a child actor, the ground-breaking films she starred in, "Manhattan," "Star 80," "Lipstick," and what it was like working with giants in the industry like Woody Allen, Bob Fosse and John Candy. Mariel is candid about why one of her films probably couldn't be made today as she explains her concern with the "cancel culture" and how it can squelch creativity. Mariel also talks candidly about her mental health struggles and those of her famous family, including her famous grandfather Ernest hemingway. A wide-ranging, very honest perspective from this iconic actress.

Ric Prado - CIA Black Ops Officer

Paul Mecurio — Tue, 31 Jan 2023 08:01:00 +0000

Ric is spell-binding in this INSIDER account of the CIA from a lifelong Black Ops officer. Black Ops guys rarely talk about their work, or most importantly, are given a chance to. This is a FIRST! With agency approval Ric tells his whole career, explaining how he and others have guarded America's safety from the shadows - highlighted by operations globally (Central America, Asia, Middle East), dealing with international terrorism and Communist regimes. Ric still trains our forces and law enforcement officials as well. A MUST listen!

Bryan Cranston - "Your Honor," "Breaking Bad"

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 16 Jan 2023 15:27:54 +0000

A great conversation with the great actor Bryan Cranston about his Showtime series, "Your Honor." Bryan reveals why he decided to do another series of the wildly popular show, what life is like for his character, fallen Judge, Michael Desiato, how his character tries to pick up the pieces and what Michael's dilemma says about all of us. Bryan is terrific and let's us behind the curtain, explaining how he physically prepared for the role in the 2nd season and more.

Ian Bohen - "Yellowstone," "Teen Wolf: The Movie," "Mad Men"

Paul Mecurio — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 08:01:00 +0000

Ian is an amazingly down to earth guy who's very revealing. In this really fun conversation Ian explains why in show business it's not about "who you know but you knows YOU" and how that helped him land the role of Ryan on "Yellowstone." Ian talks about why it's so great about working with Kevin Costner and why growing up on his grandfather's ranch helped him understand the character of Ryan. He describes the fun and challenges of bringing back his role of Peter Hale from the MTV Teen Wolf show and how that was a big adjustment for him. He explains how being in "Mad Men," changed his life and much more. This was a really fun interview with an actor with a very impressive string of roles who's worked on some of the biggest shows in television history!

Joe Mantegna - "Criminal Minds," "Barry," "Godfather 3," Fat Tony - "The Simpsons"

Paul Mecurio — Wed, 28 Dec 2022 19:01:00 +0000

Joe is REALLY fun in this wide-ranging conversation about bringing back the hit show "Criminal Minds" to streaming. Joe reveals why the show is even more realistic on streaming (hint: realistic gore and swearing), what he loves about the story lines, how the Covid pandemic is part of those story lines, why playing Joe Rossi, his character on "Criminal Minds," is like seeing an old friend and how his character is the same but different - in a good way. Joe talks his love of baseball, throwing out the first pitch at Cubs games and he and I bond over his Chicago Cubs and my Boston Red Sox and how bad and good they have been and Joe tells what it's like playing Fat Tony on "The Simpsons" for over 30 years and much more.

Beverly D'Angelo - "Violent Night," "Christmas Vacation," "Coal Miner's Daughter"

Paul Mecurio — Tue, 13 Dec 2022 17:41:28 +0000

A really fun conversation with this film legend. Hear why she loved the script for "Violent Night" and the unique word she uses to describe the film. She has cool insight into working on the "Vacation" films w/Chevy Chase. Beverly is very open and funny about her years working in film, what she looks for in the roles she plays, how she prepares for a role, why she sounds like a trucker in this interview and much more.

Robert Alexander - Director, HBO Documentary - "Shaq" and HBO Series - "The Shop"

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 05 Dec 2022 08:01:00 +0000

Emmy winning director Robert Alexander describes what he learned about Shaquile O'Neal in the making of this 4 -part doc that surprised, challenged and delighted him. Robert gives a fascinating look at why he didn't want to make a conventional documentary and how he arrived at the creative approach he took to the documentary. This is a master class in filmmaking as Robert explains how and why he gave each installment of the 4-part doc its own look and feel. Hear why he describes Shaq as the most unique person he's EVER met or worked with (and it's not just because of Shaq's size). Robert shares the two very different sides of Shaq, how Robert had to make some tough choices of what to keep in the final edit of the film and what to keep out and much more.

Lori Garver - Fmr Deputy Administrator of NASA, Best-Selling Author "Escaping Gravity"

Paul Mecurio — Tue, 22 Nov 2022 08:01:00 +0000

NASA's Artemis Moon Program has been launched with the plan to land the first woman and first person of color on the Moon so this is the PERFECT time for this interview with Lori Garver, a trailblazer who pioneered a place for women at the highest levels of NASA. A woman in a man's world pushing new agendas to revamp NASA and establish a new space age, Lori spearheaded private sector competition to drive down costs at NASA despite her efforts being met with great resistance. Lori describes never-before-heard stories how she would often be dismissed simply because she was a woman and how she overcame those biases to be a true trailblazer in the male dominated world of NASA. This is an amazing insiders, rarely heard look at not just how NASA works but also an amazing journey of a brave woman who shook up NASA.

Jacob Batalon - Ned Leeds -"Spider-Man" Movie Franchise, “Reginald the Vampire”

Paul Mecurio — Sat, 12 Nov 2022 08:01:00 +0000

A really fun, revealing conversation with Jacob about his start in acting, how his life completely changed after getting the role of Spider-Man's best friend. Jacob is incredibly honest about the pressures he felt as a kid to not show vulnerability and to pretend "he had it all together," how acting saved him by allowing him to be vulnerable in his personal life. Jacob describes how wonderful it is to be able to open up, come out of his shell and feel comfortable being who he is regardless of his looks. And he gives us a cool insider's look into his new SyFy show "Reginald The Vampire," revealing what drove him to take the role, why he's having so much fun with it and much more. You will walk away with a real affection for Jacob after hearing this.

Poppy Harlow - CNN Anchor "CNN This Morning"

Paul Mecurio — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 07:01:00 +0000

A fun, revealing conversation with one of CNN star anchors about her new show "CNN This Morning" and her role on it. Poppy gives us an insider's take on what the new show will be like, why it will be relatable to a broad audience, and what she and her co-anchors, Don Lemon and Kaitlin Collins hope to bring to the conversations in the morning. Hear fascinating backstory of Poppy's early days as a journalist, how law and journalism have been 2 pillars in her professional life, why she recently pursued a masters in law, how why not getting into a law school of her choice was the best thing that could have happened to her and much more. A chance to get to REALLY know someone you've watched from afar.

Steve Case - CEO/Chairman AOL and Chairman AOL Time Warner

Paul Mecurio — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 07:01:00 +0000

An in depth, fascinating conversation with one of the most important and successful entrepreneurs in modern American business. This is a MASTER CLASS in business - hear from the man who is one of the people responsible for the birth of the internet. Case reveals his never-before-heard struggles as he built AOL and how he overcame them, why women and people of color are being left behind in the U.S. entrepreneurial market and what his solution is to correct that. Case has unique insight into what makes someone a successful entrepreneur and much more. This is a RARE opportunity to hear from a brilliant business visionaries.

Michael Fanone - Jan. 6th Insurrection Frontline Defender of The Capitol

Paul Mecurio — Fri, 14 Oct 2022 07:01:00 +0000

Hear Officer Fanone's harrowing account defending the Capitol on Jan. 6th. Officer Fanone gives a blow-by-blow account of those critical moments leading up to him almost losing his life. Fanone shares never-before-heard bone-chilling comments hurled at him by the mob and what was going through his mind while being beaten and dragged. He describes the undercover work he was engaged in before the insurrection started and the amazing bravery he showed in not staying away from the fight at the Capitol. Fanone also has interesting insights into how policing needs to change (he says it starts with seeing criminals as human beings) and what needs to change for our political system to survive these turbulent times and avoid another Jan 6th and much more.

Paul McCartney

Paul Mecurio — Tue, 11 Oct 2022 05:07:56 +0000

A once-in-a-lifetime interview with the greatest and most influential songwriter/musician the world has ever seen. This interview is all about Sir Paul's creative life and work, how he writes songs, life early on starting out as a Beatle (he has great stories about being on the road with no money when the Beatles were young lads starting out), how the Beatles wrote together, and how and why the Beatles were able to constantly create and try new sounds and approaches with their music. He describes what the Beatles breakup was like and what it was like emotionally going solo and starting his band, "Wings" and much much more.

Alfonso Herrera - "Ozark," "The Exorcist," "Sense8"

Paul Mecurio — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 07:01:00 +0000

Alfonso talks about his amazing work on "Ozark," how he learned to play such a bad guy with a disturbing side. He reveals his amazing story of how he broke into acting in America, what he needs to do as an actor to explore the darkness of a character, how he avoids being stereotyped in Hollywood, what drives him to choose the roles he chooses, the biggest adjustment he had to make to living in America and much more.

Tom Hopper - The Umbrella Academy, Game of Thrones, Black Sails

Paul Mecurio — Sat, 10 Sep 2022 07:01:00 +0000

Tom is one of the hottest actors today starring in 3 major franchises. Tom tells us why acting is harder than Rugby, the moment he knew he wanted to be an actor, how he figured out early on what he has that would make him stand out as an actor and how he has successfully capitalized on that. Tom gives a fascinating look into what motivates him to take on a role, how he prepares for the parts he takes on, the demands some of his roles put on his body, how he trains to get in shape for his most physically demanding roles and more.

Rock Legend - Joe Walsh

Paul Mecurio — Fri, 26 Aug 2022 07:01:00 +0000

This interview is why I do my podcast- to talk to GREAT artists about the inspirations behind their art and their process. Joe is incredibly candid and funny in this wide-ranging conversation about the effects of being shut off from the world by Covid had on him. You'll get goosebumps hearing how Joe approaches making music (it will surprise you). Hear cool details about his days in the bands "James Gang" and "Barnstorm," how he moves so effortlessly from bands to solo work and back to bands, how he taps into the different voices he shows in his work, and how he played angry in his 20s but doesn't now. He has a revealing, fun story of how Glenn Frey and Don Henley of "The Eagles" described him and much more.

Mike Figliola - Author, "The Slow Midnight on Cypress Ave"

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 15 Aug 2022 17:55:48 +0000

A terrific conversation with the author of a wonderful book centered on rich, funny, complex characters loosely based on the author's life growing up in Queens. Hear how these characters were developed, why the author HAD to write this book, how he overcame writer's block and much more. The book immerses you in the world of Cypress Avenue, you will smell the smells, hear the sounds and see the faces of the characters Mike describes. Mike is a hot new writer who is about to break big and you will see why in this conversation.

David Gergen - Adviser to 4 U.S. presidents, CNN Annalyst, Harvard Kennedy School.

Paul Mecurio — Tue, 02 Aug 2022 07:01:00 +0000

A must hear perspective on leadership for anyone in business from an expert on the subject - David Gergen who has worked with 4 U.S. Presidents. Gergen gives us absolutely riveting and entertaining insight into what makes a great leader and what doesn't. As only David could do with his brilliance and broad knowledge of all things political and leadership walks us through who in history has shown great leadership (who will be shocked who is on the list and who isn't), what the common traits are in all great leaders, how a leader must balance head and heart and MUCH more.

Phil Cuzzi - Major League Baseball Umpire

Paul Mecurio — Wed, 20 Jul 2022 07:01:00 +0000

A Jersey guy ex-teacher, salesperson ..Goes to a baseball game with buddies. ..notices an umpire and decides that life is short, I want to try that. This is the amazing life story of how Phil Uzzi became a Major League baseball Umpire. A fascinating and rare insider's look at the world of Major League Baseball from the vantage point of an umpire. Hear what it's like to go to umpire school, the hardest thing about umpiring and the pressure of umpiring some of the greatest athletes in the world. Phil has funny, outrageous stories about his days umpiring and talks about how he got his start umpiring, the keys to calling a good game, and the biggest surprises and challenges of being a major league ump.

Phil Rosenthal Host - Netflix's "Somebody Feed Phil," Creator - "Everybody Loves Raymond"

Paul Mecurio — Thu, 07 Jul 2022 07:01:00 +0000

A really fun conversation with my good friend Phil about his hit Netflix travel food series. Phil has amazing stories about his world travels hosting his travel food show, like - a great story how he tried not to embarrass himself with the President of Finland, his favorite countries to visit, and trying to eat food that moves (he gagged). It's fascinating to hear why Phil says his show is more than just about travel and food. And it's riveting to hear what it was like creating the hit sitcom, "Everybody Loves Raymond" and the challenges of running a massive hit show like that. He also gives us a very interesting glimpse at the streaming landscape and how large companies like Netflix operate and make decisions on shows they create and put on their service.

Kobe Bryant: The Rise and Pursuit of Immortality -Mike Sielski -Author and Award-Winning Sports Journalist

Paul Mecurio — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 07:01:00 +0000

A fascinating look into what made Kobe Bryant tick, what drove him to pursue greatness, how growing up in Europe made him a stand-out in his suburban Philadelphia high school and how his life in Europe matured him in a way growing up in America couldn;t. We talk about Kobe's issues with his racial identity, his hard upbringing at the hands of his father, his unique perspective on life and much more. An incredibly captivating look into ALL aspects of one of the greatest athletes in the last 100 years.

White House Chef - Andre Rush - Author, "Call Me Chef Dammit"

Paul Mecurio — Thu, 09 Jun 2022 07:03:00 +0000

Can you do 2,222 push-ups a day AND cook for the most powerful person in the free world? Chef Andre Ruch can. Hear his AMAZING story that started with him becoming an overnight sensation after a picture of his 24-inch biceps went viral, then his suffering from PTSD, and culminates in a stellar career as a chef for four different U.S. Presidents. Hear how cooking helped save his life after battling PTSD post his military career. Andre tells what Presidents love and hate to eat, the pressure of cooking for powerful world leaders and much more. A riveting story you've NEVER heard before.

J.B. Smoove - Curb Your Enthusiasm, Spider Man: No Way Home, Woke

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 23 May 2022 07:01:00 +0000

A really fun, interesting conversation with the hilarious comedian/actor about his big shot in comedy that got him known, his approach to stand-up, trying to figure out the line of political correctness in life and in doing stand-up, what it was like working the infamous showcase Los Angeles shows "Phat Tuesdays" at the Comedy Store and much more.

Omar Epps - "The Devil You Know," "This is Us," "House," 'Resurrection"

Paul Mecurio — Wed, 11 May 2022 17:57:04 +0000

A really fascinating conversation with award-winning actor/rapper Omar Epps about the roles he chooses to take as an actor and why. For instance, in his ground-breaking movie "The Devil You Know," hear his very compelling reasons for doing the film - he was drawn by his character's conflict between loyalty to family and doing the right thing, how rapping and poetry at a young age formed his creative/artistic voice and what he loves about those art forms. Omar gives a very cool behind-the-scenes look at working with great actors like Stanley Tucci, Meg Ryan, James Caan and what he's learned about acting and about himself from his years as an actor.

Seann William Scott - American Pie, Welcome to Flatch, Lethal Weapon (TV Series), Super Troopers 2

Paul Mecurio — Wed, 04 May 2022 07:01:00 +0000

In this great conversation with Seann hear what he did in his audition to get the iconic part of Stifler in American Pie" and how that role changed his life, how he avoided typecasting after that movie, what he loves about how different his new role playing a minister is in "Welcome to Flatch,"a jock in high school the risk he took leaving home in Minnesota (1 of 7 kids) at a young age to pursue his dream in Hollywood and how naive he was moving to Hollywood and why he thought he wouldn't make it once he got there and much more. A really interesting look into an actor who tends to be very private, but here is very accessible, open, honest and funny about his life and career.

Robert Patrick - "Terminator 2: Judgment Day," "Peacemaker," "Die Hard 2," "X-Files,"

Paul Mecurio — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 07:01:00 +0000

Robert is known for his iconic role in Terminator talks his dark, edgy role on the hit HBO Max show "Peacemaker," how he became enamored with acting as a young boy and why he left college for acting, how failure in one thing led to success in another, how the role in Terminator 2 changed his life. The importance of sports and the NFL in his life and his relationship with his kids.

Dr. Hakeem Oluseyi - Astrophysicist, Author - "A Quantum Life-My Journey From The Streets to the Stars"

Paul Mecurio — Fri, 01 Apr 2022 07:01:00 +0000

Hakeem has an incredible life story. Raised very poor, from a broken home, homeless, at the age of 9 helping his Dad harvest and deal drugs, becoming a drug dealer and user himself as an adult. Hakeem overcame all these life challenges and obstacles to attend Stanford University, earn a doctorate and become one of the most renowned astrophysicists in the world. His story is amazing and one you don't want to miss, with every turn it is jaw-dropping.

Dr. Pol - "The Incredible Dr. Pol" NatGeo Wild

Paul Mecurio — Tue, 15 Mar 2022 07:01:00 +0000

A unique behind the scenes look at the important work of world renowned veterinarian, Dr. Pol. The Dr. is utterly fascinating and passionate as he explains: how fear in treating animals is the worst thing, how he had to create NEW techniques on the fly he wasn't taught in Vet school to treat large farm animals - like how to properly stick your hand up the rear-end of an animal and not be killed, why few Vets want to care for farm animals these days and how that can be a problem for ALL of us, the day as a young boy in Netherlands he knew he wanted to care for animals and much more.

Don McLean - Singer/Songwriter "American Pie" - Top 5 Song of 20th Century

Paul Mecurio — Tue, 08 Mar 2022 08:01:00 +0000

A brilliant singer/songwriter whose iconic song "American Pie" is one of the top 5 songs of the 20th Century.The always outspoken McLean gives us a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the ups and downs of his 50+ year career, his writing process as he takes us on a journey of how “American Pie” came about, what inspired him to write it and what he was trying to say with the song. He isn’t shy about his unapologetic approach to music and life, sharing why he can be tough to live with in his personal and business relationships. After "American Pie" became a huge hit he was pushed to sell-out and write empty pop songs to make millions of dollars, Don refused and followed his own path which he does to this day. This is an amazing window into one of the last of the true rebels and artistic genius.

Shawn Thornton - 2 Time Stanley Cup Winner - Boston Bruins

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 28 Feb 2022 08:01:00 +0000

Ever wonder what it's like to be a world class hockey player in the intense National Hockey League - wonder no more. Shawn Thornton gives an absolutely mesmerizing insider's account you've never heard before of his storied career in the NHL. Hear why he was an "enforcer" and how he carried out those duties-like the key to winning a fist fight on ice, the important leadership skills one needs in pro sports and how they translate to life, how he thought when he was drafted he thought it was a prank, what it's like to struggle in the minor leagues and how he never lost hopes of making it to the NHL, what advice he gives to players now that he's a "front office" guy and much more.

Chris Sullivan - "This is Us"

Paul Mecurio — Tue, 15 Feb 2022 16:34:27 +0000

Chris talks about his character Toby's relationship with Kate on the smash hit "This is Us." He gives a sneak peak at what the future holds for the pair, how he and Chrissy Metz (Kate) approached the difficult scenes dealing with the divorce of the pair and fascinating insight into the behind-the-scenes process the show follows in shooting the show. Chris is fascinating in explaining how his improv training has allowed him to get the most out of his scenes, his surprise at how big a hit the show became and how that has changed his life, the challenges he faced and prep he did in directing his first episode of the show this year and much more.

Reginald Hudlin - Director/Producer - "House Party," "Django Unchained," "Boomerang," Marshall," "Black Panther"

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 08:01:00 +0000

Oscar nominated Reginald Hudlin, one of the most influential filmmakers of his generation shares hilarious, never-before-heard stories about the birth and rise of "Phat Tuesdays at The Comedy Store," the subject of his new Amazon docuseries "Phat Tuesdays." The series documents the importance of the influential comedy showcase that launched the careers of some of the most famous Black comedians, including Cedric the Entertainer, Steve Harvey, Chris Tucker, Jamie Foxx, Martin Lawrence and MORE. Founded by comedian Guy Torry, Phat Tuesdays provided an historic opportunity for amazing Black comedians to finally showcase their talents to the industry. It changed the face of stand-up comedy and the TV landscape by ushering in talented Black comedians who created their own unique brand of television. Hear how the Rodney King LA Riots affected development of this famous comedy showcase and much MORE.

Famke Janssen - "X-Men," "Nip/Tuck," "Taken" Films

Paul Mecurio — Tue, 25 Jan 2022 08:01:00 +0000

Famke does very few interviews so we get a special window into this terrific actress as talks about her approach to taking on roles, what drew her to acting after modeling, the challenges in adapting a movie from a book, what happened in South Africa that changed her life and much more.

Bob Saget - Comedian/Actor

Paul Mecurio — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 19:51:12 +0000

We all were shocked at Bob's passing. He was a friend and not only really funny but a GREAT guy. As a tribute to him I wanted to re-air this interview we did. Bob is funny and revealing, talking about his start in comedy, how he was fired from one TV show but hired on another - "Full House" and how that changed his life. He talks about hosting an edgy home videos show, what it was like working at The Comedy Store in Los Angeles in his early days with Richard Pryor, Jay Leno and David Letterman, how as a comedian, he deals with the highly charged politically correct environment we live in and MORE.

Mike Rowe - "Dirty Jobs"

Paul Mecurio — Tue, 04 Jan 2022 08:01:00 +0000

The iconic show "Dirty Jobs" is back for a new season. Mike shares a really cool insiders look how the show and the style of shooting was invented, as well as really fun stories about filming "Dirty Jobs. He also talks his passion for the unsung heroes in America - the tradesman doing the tough jobs that affect all our lives. Mike is brilliant in his never-before-heard observations about how we value a college degree but not the laborer jobs that are the backbone of our economy which led Mike to make scholarships available to those who want an education in the trades. This interview has it all, why "Dirty Jobs" has been such a hit, fun personal anecdotes and thought-provoking takes on the current state of labor and jobs in America.

Neil deGrasse Tyson - World Renowned Astrophysicist, Director-Hayden Planetarium, "StarTalk"

Paul Mecurio — Wed, 29 Dec 2021 01:10:47 +0000

A wide-ranging, VERY fun conversation with the brilliant astrophysicist about space, astronomy, the Universe, black matter (look it up it's super interesting), how matter and antimatter work, how the speed of light works, the true brilliance of Einstein and much more. Neil is so compelling, informative, and infectious in his enthusiasm for all things science, the Universe and astronomy you will immediately enroll in college to become an astrophysicist.

Christopher Andersen - #1 NY Times Bestselling Author on The Royal Family and The Kennedys

Paul Mecurio — Thu, 23 Dec 2021 08:01:00 +0000

Having written extensively about the Royal Family for 2 decades, including his #1 NY Times Best Selling Book "The Day Diana Died," Chris has incredible insight into the inner workings and complex relationship of the most famous and powerful family in the world. In talking about his NEW book about Harry and Megan, Chris gives never-before-heard details about tensions and jealousy between William and Harry dating back to when they were small children, how the Queen truly felt about Harry and Meghan leaving the Royal family, Charles' REAL relationship with his sons and mother, why Prince William and Harry had to walk behind their mother's casket and MUCH MORE. This is a fascinating and factually accurate account of many details about William, Harry, their wives and the Royals.

Sharon Gless - Emmy & Golden Globe Winner "Cagney and Lacey," "Queer as Folk," "Burn Notice"

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 13 Dec 2021 08:01:00 +0000

Sharon pulls no punches and is very funny talking about her amazing life and Hollywood career. From growing up a rebel in Los Angeles, to starring in 2 groundbreaking shows, to her bout with Alcoholism, the expectations her family had for her, and the scary advice she got from her very powerful Grandfather, Sharon is spellbinding as she discusses with GREAT honesty her life and new memoir.

John Schneider - "Smallville," "Dukes of Hazzard," "haves and Have Nots," "Poker Run"

Paul Mecurio — Fri, 26 Nov 2021 22:00:00 +0000

John doesn't hold back in his opinion about conventional Hollywood and why it no longer works for him. He explains why he left the mainstream system and has created his own Independent studio where he's produced 10 movies, including his latest, "Poker Run" - a tribute to the "Smokey and The Bandit" movie franchise." John is very engaging in this conversation as he describes how he got his start and what makes for a long career in Hollywood and what he values most in life.

Randy Couture - "The Expendables," "Ballers," "Midnight Zombie Massacre" - 6x UFC Champ

Paul Mecurio — Thu, 11 Nov 2021 08:01:00 +0000

A great conversation with Randy about his new film, how he rose up to be one of the greatest UFC fighters of all time, his acting career, being in the army and more. Randy gives us a fascinating insider's look at the Xs and Os of UFC fighting from a world champion as he talks about his fighting style, how he approaches a match and then has to shift strategies during a match and more - a really interesting look into the mind of a truly GREAT fighter. You learn things about MMA fighting that will blow you away.

David Duchovny - "X-Files," "Californication," "Twin Peaks," "Gestureland" Album

Paul Mecurio — Tue, 26 Oct 2021 07:01:00 +0000

One of my favorite interviews EVER - it goes in so many directions I didn't expect which is what I LOVE about it. David is hilarious, very open and honest, as he talks about everything, from his new album, how he got started in acting instead of pursuing a career in writing, his creative process as an actor, writer and musician, a hilarious story about meeting RINGO on a plane, what annoys him and much more.

Ludacris - Grammy Winning Rapper, Actor - "Fast & Furious"

Paul Mecurio — Fri, 15 Oct 2021 07:01:00 +0000

A very revealing and eye-opening conversation with Ludacris as he talks about his early days and struggles s a rapper, what hard lessons he learned coming up in the music business, his fascinating writing process and what inspires him, his new animated series for young girls inspired by his daughter, hear him talk about raising 4 girls, what legacy he wants to leave for them and with his music, what his transition to acting has been like and more.

Tim Robbins - Oscar Winner - "Shawshank Redemption," "Bull Durham," "The Player"

Paul Mecurio — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 07:01:00 +0000

A very personal discussion with Tim where he gives never-before heard revealing insight into his creative process and acting, how he approaches new projects, his virtual production adapting Studs Terkel famous book-"Hard Times" in which an amazing cast of actors explore the actual lives of 30 everyday Americans.

George F. Will - Pulitzer Prize Winning Journalist, Commentator

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 07:01:00 +0000

George is insightful, utterly unique and funny in this wide-ranging conversation where he offers his take on EVERYTHING from our current divisive political climate, security in our Nation's Capitol, Barack Obama, Donald Trump, the softening of American youth, the 1790s and 1850s in America, Frank Sinatra, The Beach Boys, Football and more, in a way only George could.

Kirk Herbstreit - Emmy Winning Analyst - ESPN College Game Day

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 30 Aug 2021 18:47:55 +0000

A totally riveting conversation with Kirk about the amazing and gutsy gamble he made turning down a lucrative sales job after college to pursue a “no way you’ll make it” dream career in broadcasting, the effects of coming from a broken home and his challenging upbringing as a painfully shy kid, what traits makes him such a good broadcaster, how he persevered through a frustrating Ohio State playing career and much more.

Howie Mandel - "America's Got Talent," "Deal or No Deal," "But Enough About Me"

Paul Mecurio — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 18:51:13 +0000

A hilarious conversation with Howie who has a documentary out about his life. Howie describes his frightening 1st time on stage, how a plastic glove simultaneously saved him and started his career, which big name comedian was most supportive of Howie, the shocking way he landed his breakout role in St. Elsewhere, what his wife told him that changed his life, and his secret to all the success he's had in the entertainment business.

Elie Honig - CNN Legal Analyst, Former Federal Prosecutor

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 02 Aug 2021 21:33:10 +0000

Elie gives a riveting, brutally honest assessment of former Attorney General William Barr in discussing his new book, "Hatchet Man." A detailed, incredibly candid take on Barr's days running DOJ as Elie describes the long-term damage Barr has done to the Justice Department, why Barr protected Donald Trump and encouraged the "Big Lie," the TRUE extremist that Barr is and why, how Barr became such a staunch proponent of the absolute power of the Presidency, what motivated him to ignore his legal duties and put his own interests ahead of the country and much more.

Tony Hale - Emmy Winner: "Veep," "The Mysterious Benedict Society," "Arrested Development"

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 23:00:00 +0000

Tony is an amazingly creative comedic actor and is really fun in this conversation as we talk his new Disney series, how he comes up with his hilarious and inventive characters, how improv played a big part in his role in "Veep," why medication was important while giving his daughter driving lessons, how shame is useful to get your kid to do chores, and the challenges of shooting his new series without being with his family.

Mary Lynn Rajskub - "The Tomorrow War," "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia," 'Little Miss Sunshine"

Paul Mecurio — Wed, 07 Jul 2021 07:01:00 +0000

A fun chat with Mary Lynn about her role as an action-hero in the summer blockbuster movie "The Tomorrow War" - she is very funny as she describes what it's like shooting a gun, acting to a green screen and how she brought levity to the role in the film. She also reveals how she landed her first dramatic role, doing stand up in her garage during the Pandemic and much more.

Harvey Levin - TMZ Host, “TMZ INVESTIGATES: UFOs: THE PENTAGON PROOF”

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 23:44:19 +0000

Do you believe in UFOs? What is the U.S. Government covering-up and why? Is there proof they exist? Harvey Levin delves into all these questions and MUCH more in this eye-opening conversation about the first EVER official statement by the U.S. government on UFOs. Harvey reveals the driving forces who made this report a reality, government intrigue, including cover-ups, retaliation, what we can and can't glean from the report, some of the people who experienced UFO sightings firsthand and the two people who pushed the government to release information it has held secret for more than 70 years. This is a fascinating window into the U.S. Government's take on the subject of UFOs which has NEVER been heard before.

Steven Weber - "Chicago Med," "Wings," "The Shining," "Curb Your Enthusiasm," "The Producers"- On Broadway

Paul Mecurio — Tue, 08 Jun 2021 01:37:03 +0000

Steven is one of our finest comedic actors. He is really funny in this conversation. He has great stories about growing up in a show business family - his mom was a nightclub singer and his Dad a Borscht Belt comic. Hear amazing behind the stories from: his many years in show business - like pasting his lines on set so he can remember them, his days as a child actor, his time starring in the iconic show "Wings," what is was like being directed by the legend, Mel Brooks, starring in the massive Broadway hit, "The Producers," why acting on a soap opera is the best training he could have EVER gotten and much, much more.

Charles Blow, New York Times Columnist, CNN, Author -"The Devil You Know"

Paul Mecurio — Tue, 25 May 2021 02:36:39 +0000

Charles explains that in his view the Great Migration of Blacks from the rural South to northern urban centers didn't deliver on improved social/economic conditions, and the fastest way to fight anti-Black racism is for Blacks to migrate to the South, where they can they can build a political majority and consolidate political power.

Kyra Sedgwick - Golden Globe & Emmy Winner - "The Closer," "Brooklyn 99," "Born on The 4th of July," "Call Your Mother"

Paul Mecurio — Thu, 13 May 2021 07:01:00 +0000

A great conversation with Kyra who is funny and revealing about her amazing career, her ABC show "Call Your Mother," what it's like to get fired as a mother and why it's so funny, why food is important in her acting approach, and much more. Kyra is really fun and a great storyteller in this interview.

Topher Grace - "That 70s Show," "Spider Man 3," "Home Economics," "Blackkklansman," "Irresistible"

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 26 Apr 2021 17:15:44 +0000

Topher is A LOT of fun in this conversation about his new show,"Home Economics," telling me what he immediately liked about the project and what attracted him to it and why the show will ring true for a lot of viewers. We talk about his approach to deciding what roles he will take, his love of "The Daily Show w/Jon Stewart" and how great it was working with Jon and Steve Carell on the film, "Irresistible." Much more.

Ken Burns - Emmy Winning Documentary Filmmaker - "The Civil War", "Baseball," "The Central Park Five," "Hemingway"

Paul Mecurio — Thu, 08 Apr 2021 01:08:52 +0000

The greatest documentary filmmaker of his generation speaks passionately about the subject of his latest PBS series, Ernest Hemingway. Ken shares eye-opening insights about Hemingway he developed from writing and directing the film that one could only learn from exhaustive research on the great writer. Burns is riveting as he describes surprising discoveries he made about Hemingway and hear why, to Ken's surprise, Ken developed compassion for the complex, tortured man.

Victoria LaBalme - America's Foremost Keynote Speaker/Coach, Consultant to Starbucks, Microsoft, Coca-Cola, Author - "Risk Forward"

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 29 Mar 2021 17:42:44 +0000

If you've been uncertain about your path in career/life Victoria will open your eyes with her revolutionary take that it's ok to NOT have a plan, ignore the naysayers, embrace the uncertainty/unknown as an important time for discovery and surprisingly you'll turn that moment into an original, rewarding path for success. This conversation and Victoria's book, "Risk Forward" is an essential roadmap to finding your path and true happiness in very practical, no nonsense terms. This conversation will resonate with EVERYONE.

James Fauntleroy - 4-Time Grammy Winning Singer/songwriter/Producer

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 22 Mar 2021 16:25:51 +0000

James is incredibly prolific who's collaborated with such MAJOR artists as Beyonce, Rihanna,Kendrick Lamar, Frank Ocean, Britney Spears, Drake, Justin Timberlake and put a new and wildly popular spin on R&B. In this fun, eye-opening interview, James gives new insight into misconceptions about the music business, is very honest about the effects fame/success had on him, the mistakes he made in making then losing all his money (then made it back), his new music academy geared to properly educate up and coming artists about all aspects of the music business, the importance of meditation and much more.

Teressa Liane - "The Vampire Diaries," "Into the Badlands," Neighbours, Netflix "Roman Empire," "His Killer Fan"

Paul Mecurio — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 23:15:15 +0000

A very eye-opening, honest and fun chat with Teressa about how she approaches her roles, the importance of spontaneity in acting and being moment to moment in a role, what pulled her into acting and kept her there, how she conquered doubts and unhelpful pressures from others about her acting career, how and why she auditioned for one role and got another, and much more. A very revealing conversation.

Juliette Kayyem - Former Asst. Secretary for Homeland Security, Harvard School of Government Homeland Security Program

Paul Mecurio — Tue, 02 Mar 2021 19:57:51 +0000

Juliette is one of the foremost authorities on terrorism and speciically domestic terroism. In eye-opening detail and clarity, Juliette walks us through likely domestic terrorist scenarios after the Jan 6th attack on our Capitol,she explains how mercy and unity can defeat extremists, what actions will only embolden insurrectionists, the history of insurrection and what we can learn from it and much more. This is a master class in understanding the rise and power of extremism, how we can ensure our way of government, defeating extremists and who the new leaders of the extremists are and who to watch for.

Patton Oswalt - Comedian/Actor NBC's A.P. Bio, Parks & Recreation, King of Queens

Paul Mecurio — Thu, 18 Feb 2021 08:01:00 +0000

A very cool discussion with Patton about his upcoming virtual stand-up show, what folks can expect, his approach to comedy, his writing process, how he has grown over the years as a stand-up and much more. A great window into how this accomplished artist approaches his work.

Dr. Drew Pinsky

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 15 Feb 2021 20:26:14 +0000

Dr. Drew as I did, had Covid and like me is a "long-hauler." We discuss our symptoms like 2 cranky, sick people, what we and you can do to combat the symptoms if you've had it, including the latest drug therapies, studies that are being done on the virus and its treatment, why American doctors are afraid of being aggressive in treating the virus and much more. Really great information that covers A LOT of different aspects of the virus that you should know.

Ari Melber - Host, "The Beat w/Ari Melber" MSNBC

Paul Mecurio — Thu, 04 Feb 2021 16:40:53 +0000

MSNBC's Chief Legal Correspondent gives us utterly fascinating insight into what to expect in the 2nd impeachment trial of Donald Trump. Very interesting facts and details on how the trial works, what the legal standards are, the strongest part of the case against Trump, if and how Trump could be acquitted, what it will mean for politics in our country if Trump is acquitted and much more.

Dr. Sanjay Gupta - CNN

Paul Mecurio — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 15:58:05 +0000

Sanjay returns to the show to discuss his new book, "Keep Sharp" with eye-opening insights on how to keep your brain young, healthy, and sharp from top scientists all over the world whose cutting-edge research can help you heighten and protect brain function and maintain cognitive health at any age. Sanjay debunks common myths about aging and cognitive decline, explores whether there’s a “best” diet or exercise regimen for the brain, and explains whether it’s healthier to play video games that test memory and processing speed, or to engage in more social interaction. Great info for people at any age.

Pete Souza - Official White House Photographer for Presidents Barack Obama and Ronald Reagan

Paul Mecurio — Wed, 20 Jan 2021 21:46:54 +0000

Absolutely spell-binding conversation with one of the greatest photojournalists of our time. Pete gives us incredible access to what it was like spending 16 years of his amazing career being the visual historian for two American Presidents. Pete tells amazing stories about being "the guy in the room" for some of the most important moments in world history and what it's like to not just witness history first hand but to be part of making that history. He has never-before-heard descriptions from his 'insider" status of what President Obama and Regan were like as people and not just "Presidents," his techniques for getting iconic shots, what he's learned over his decades of being a photojournalist and much more.

Katee Sackhoff - Bo-Katan in "The Mandalorian ('Star Wars' Saga)," "Longmire," "BattleStar Galactica'

Paul Mecurio — Tue, 12 Jan 2021 18:27:22 +0000

Really fun conversation about the hit series, her acting career and other roles and why being a champion swimmer never happened but led to acting. Katee describes how emotional it was when she put on the costume to play the animated character, in the "Star Wars" saga, Bo-Katan as live action. She has great stories working with show creator and with producer/director Jon Favreau on the series, how she approaches her role and has a hilarious story about how tennis balls played a big part in her prep for the role.

Jonathan Capehart - Host - MSNBC "The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart," Pulitzer-Prize Winning Journalist "The Washington Post

Paul Mecurio — Sat, 02 Jan 2021 21:22:37 +0000

A really fun conversation with one of the most important American voices in modern politics. Jonathan describes what his new MSNBC show will focus on, its voice and what he hopes to achieve with it, a funny story how he came up with the show's name in the middle of the night, confronting Rudy Guliani and much more. This was very fun and Jonathan was so great we are having Jonathan back again soon!

Louis Gossett Jr. -- Oscar and Emmy Winner "An Officer and a Gentleman," "Roots," "Boardwalk Empire," "Family Guy"

Paul Mecurio — Tue, 22 Dec 2020 02:30:33 +0000

An acting legend, Louis explains why he turned down being an NBA player for the Knicks to pursue acting, his approach to acting, how he got his start in acting, how in his younger days in Holywood fame almost destroyed him and his career, the importance of compassion and empathy toward others and much more. Louis is a very soulful artist with great wisdom and a very unique outlook on career and life that we can all take something from.

Gary Laderman, Professor Emory University - Religious Cultures, Death and Dying, Author

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 14 Dec 2020 16:56:37 +0000

A fascinating, unconventional take on how we live with death - or at least try to - from one of the country's preeminent voices on death and dying. This interview explores how we've been conditioned to look at death and why we should consider looking at it differently, how facing one's own death can be empowering and therapeutic, the various views of death in different societies throughout history and much more. You will take away a very different, more enlightened view about death from this conversation.

Peter Frampton - Rock Legend

Paul Mecurio — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 01:10:05 +0000

A wide-ranging conversation that gives us a revealing window in to one of the biggest rock stars of all time. Hear how Peter's massive hit "Frampton Comes Alive" (one of the biggest selling albums of all time) changed his life for the good and for the worse, how childhood friend David Bowie helped save his career, his rise to fame, his fall from fame, what music has meant to him, how he got hooked on the guitar and much more.

David Frei - Co-Host, National Dog Show & Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

Paul Mecurio — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 20:34:05 +0000

How do they judge the dogs in the show dog world, what are the standards, what makes a champion dog, what is it like behind the scenes in the show dog world, what makes a good breeder and handler? All these questions are answered and much more in this totally fun chat with the foremost name in the show dog world. An absolutely fascinating behind-the-scenes look at this world.

Colman Domingo - "Fear The Walking Dead," HBO's "Euphoria"

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 15:08:22 +0000

Rare insider's look at Season 6 story arcs for "Fear The Walking Dead" as Colman talks about his controversial character, Victor Strand, and how he is tested this season and grows. Hear fascinating insight how Colman approaches the role and how episodes are developed. Colman gives riveting details about his training as an actor that led to his role in "Walking Dead" and major film roles. A great look at how a role and a series grows and develops.

Al Roker - Co-Host and Weather Anchor - "The Today Show"

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 09 Nov 2020 08:03:00 +0000

Al has an amazing life story in his new book about how he rose to national prominence starting out in college in upstate New York. Al tells funny, gutsy stories from his life that are great lessons for anyone who wants to know how to succeed in your job, in business and in life.

Erin Brockovich - Champion Fighter-Maverick

Paul Mecurio — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 19:20:27 +0000

Famous activist continues her fight by giving a tutorial on how the average person can be an effective advocate like her. She tells eye-opening stories about her experiences as an advocate, how things can and MUST be changed and just how bad things are out there and need to be addressed.

Michael Cohen - Trump Lawyer & Fixer

Paul Mecurio — Wed, 07 Oct 2020 21:57:10 +0000

A RIVETING, unvarnished depiction and in depth analysis from trusted Trump insider of what makes Donald Trump tick. This conversation gives you an understanding why Trump does what he does, if there is anyone personally close to him, what his family thinks of him, and much more. A MUST listen to this fascinating look into a man who has a huge affect on ALL our lives.

Brian Stelter - CNN Host, "Reliable Sources"

Paul Mecurio — Tue, 22 Sep 2020 03:24:53 +0000

A fascinating look into the inner workings of Fox News. Brian discusses his NY Times bestselling new book that chronicles amazing access to Fox insiders and tells an eye-opening story of how Fox News became the powerful voice of the right and President Trump. Hear how former chairman Roger Ailes departure left a power vacuum at the network, who has filled that vacuum, how many at Fox really feel about the network and much more.

Jeff Benedict - NY Times Best Selling Author, "The Dynasty" (Untold Stories of The N.E. Patriots)

Paul Mecurio — Thu, 10 Sep 2020 17:09:55 +0000

Jeff gives a comprehensive account based on 250 interviews with more than 200 people including extraordinary access to Bob Kraft, Bill Belichick, Tom Brady and close to 200 other Patriots and NFL insiders to piece together the untold and eye-opening stories of the New England Patriots.

Jon Meacham - Presidential Historian, Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author

Paul Mecurio — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:23:41 +0000

The brilliant, insightful Jon Meacham talks about his new book on the life of Civil Rights Icon John Lewis and explains the importance of religious faith in a healthy democracy, how religion and politics have always been inextricably tied, the bravery, faith, and brilliance of Congressman Lewis, Donald Trump's vision, the future of our democracy, how good can and must triumph over evil, and much more.

Harry Shearer - Voice of Mr. Burns, Waylon Smithers, Ned Flanders, Principal Skinner on "The Simpsons," "This is Spinal Tap," "The Fisher King"

Paul Mecurio — Wed, 19 Aug 2020 16:56:58 +0000

Harry is fascinating and funny in this interview as he talks about his his new video series satirizing President Trump, the likes of which you've never seen. You'll be riveted by Harry as he describes the amazing cutting edge technology which allows him to play Donald Trump using CGI and Artificial Intelligence. We also talk his brilliant body of work, the political landscape and much more.

Alan Zweibel - Writer, Producer, SNL, "It's Garry Shandling Show," "Curb Your Enthusiasm"

Paul Mecurio — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 21:21:57 +0000

If you've been alive for the last 40 years you've enjoyed the brilliant comedy of Alan Zweibel, a pillar of modern comedy. With a unique insider's perspective he gives a fascinating description of working on seminal shows, and with the likes of Gilda Radner, John Belushi, Garry Shandling, Billy Crystal. Alan talks about his process of writing comedy and relays hilarious stories from his new book. This is living history of the greatest modern comedies from the perspective of someone who created them.

Jacob Soboroff - NBC News and MSNBC Correspondent, Author "Separated: Inside An American Tragedy"

Paul Mecurio — Fri, 24 Jul 2020 01:52:41 +0000

Jacob reveals eye-opening and unsettling facts behind the Trump administration’s separation of migrant families at the US-Mexico border. In talking about his new book on the subject Jacob explains how the plan came about, how it has not ended, the plight of the families targeted and more. This is an important moment in U.S. history that is not over and tis interview gives us important new information all Americans should know.

Richard Kind - "Curb Your Enthusiasm," "The Social Ones," "Mad About You"

Paul Mecurio — Thu, 16 Jul 2020 02:45:46 +0000

Actor Richard Kind gives a fascinating window in to how as a brilliant comedic actor approaches comedic roles, including how he breaks down a script and develops a character. Richard has great behind the scenes stories about how scenes are shot on "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and what it's like working with Larry David, explains why he loves his role in "The Social Ones" and what drew it to him and much more.

Kevin Costner - Oscar Winner - Field of Dreams, The Bodyguard, JFK, Dances with Wolves, Yellowstone

Paul Mecurio — Wed, 08 Jul 2020 00:56:35 +0000

A special episode where we get to hear how Kevin approaches his roles, how music is such an important part of Kevin's life and how he uses music to help define a character like the one he's playing in his latest series, Yellowstone, his approach to making films and music, choices he makes as part of the artistic process & much more. A rare and fascinating look at how an artist works.

Meg Whitman - CEO Quibi, Ebay, Hewlett Packard

Paul Mecurio — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 22:24:06 +0000

One of the most brilliant business minds gives her unique insight about the radically changing entertainment landscape as she talks about her newest venture - Quibi - a short form entertainment content platform. Hear Meg's visionary take on where this multi-billion dollar industry is going, changing viewing habits, what she sees for the U.S economy and much more.

Spike Lee, Director, Oscar-Winning filmmaking - Blackkklansmnn, Do the Right Thing, Malcom X, Jungle Fever

Paul Mecurio — Wed, 17 Jun 2020 22:24:45 +0000

The legendary and always outspoken director is incredibly compelling in this interview, he has SO much to say, he's riveting. Spike is funny, astute, and provocative talking about his new Vietnam era film, "Da 5 Bloods" (which he says has gotten the best reviews he's ever gotten), African Americans struggle to get recognition for their Vietnam service, race relations in America and how they need to change, President Trump and much more.

Dennis Quaid - The Right Stuff, The Parent Trap, Great Balls of Fire, Breaking Away, The Day After Tomorrow.

Paul Mecurio — Thu, 11 Jun 2020 19:14:40 +0000

In this really fun, wide-ranging interview one of Hollywood's biggest stars talks about the major roles he's starred in, how he prepares as an actor, what he learned early on in his Hollywood career and his new podcast where he interviews high profile actors, politicians, personalities, musicians, and innovative business leaders.

Evy Poumpouras - Former Secret Service Agent, co-host Bravo’s series SpyGames, Contributor, NBC, CNN, GMA.

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 01 Jun 2020 07:01:00 +0000

A look in to a world rarely seen. This is a riveting behind-the-scenes look at the life and job of protecting the President of The United States and his family heard first hand from a secret service agent. Evy also talks about her experiences as an undercover agent, things she had to do to stay alive in the spy game, international intrigue and much more.

Laura Prepon - "Orange is the New Black," "That '70s Show," "The Girl on The Train"

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 18 May 2020 16:32:07 +0000

A very funny and candid conversation with Laura about motherhood, her book on the subject. Laura reveals a lot including her struggles as a child including an eating disorder. She's refreshingly honest about how challenged she's been as a mom while working full-time as an actress/director. Laura has really funny stories and great perspectives to share with other working moms as well as captivating and revealing stories about how she started out in Hollywood and the wonderful things about stardom and the pitfalls also.

Louie Anderson - Emmy Award Winning Actor & Comedian, Comedy Central's Top 100 Comedians of All Time

Paul Mecurio — Wed, 13 May 2020 15:23:55 +0000

Louie, a legendary comedian gives us a very cool, rarely discussed look in to how he developed the mother character in "Baskets" he plays. Louie describes his new book about letters to his mom. This is a funny, eye-opening and interesting take on Louie's comedic approach and relationship with his mom and he give great advice to me (and all of us) on who to deal with mothers.

Richard Engel - NBC News Chief Foreign Correspondent, Host “On Assignment”

Paul Mecurio — Fri, 01 May 2020 20:29:30 +0000

This is a very special interview because it gives an incredible opportunity to get a truly world view on a number of key issues affecting us all. Richard, the premier foreign affairs correspondent in the world, offers an eye-opening and unique perspective on the world, including a chilling account how he reports a story in a war-torn region while making sure he stays alive and how he must balance effectively reporting a story like Covid-19 without causing panic. Richard gives an expert international take on a number of key issues affecting the world including, the Covid-19 pandemic, how the rest of the world is reacting to it, how the world perceives America and its reaction to Covid-19, global warming and the politics surrounding it, U.S. foreign relations, and much more.

"Greek" - Radio Show Host

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 15:17:31 +0000

A very fun episode with Greek who is very funny. He talks about growing up the son of a major record executive in NYC (he's got some great stories), why he loves living in Florida, a hilarious trip to Las Vegas and much more.

Jeffrey Katzenberg, Chairman Walt Disney Studios, Co-Founder DreamWorks

Paul Mecurio — Fri, 24 Apr 2020 15:17:12 +0000

This is a special look at how one of the most brilliant, powerful visionaries in Hollywood history thinks and approaches his business. Katzenberg is responsible for the most iconic entertainment over the past 30 years. He gives a personal look at his amazing path to success, how his management style evolved over the years, what consumers want in today's content, what motivated him to create his new company Quibi, why it's on the cutting edge of short from content and more.

Nicholas Pinnock, Star of ABC's "For Life." "Captain America: The First Avenger"

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 13 Apr 2020 21:01:56 +0000

Nicholas talks playing the fascinating real-life story of wrongly convicted Issac Wright, Jr. who taught himself law while in jail and got himself set free. Nicholas explains why he couldn't say no to Exec. Producer - 50 Cent - who insisted only Nicholas play the role. This is a VERY special, behind-the-curtain look at a great artist and his work. Nicholas reveals his incredibly interesting process in prepping and doing the role and how he decides what roles to take on and much more.

Bobby Moynihan - SNL, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Duck Tales

Paul Mecurio — Fri, 03 Apr 2020 16:37:41 +0000

Bobby is a great comedic actor and gives a very cool behind-the-scenes look at how he voices characters for cartoons like "Duck Tales," what it was like working on SNL for 9 years, how sketches get created and produced on that show, what goes in to deciding what sketches get on the show, his process in working on a sit-com) very different from the hectic SNL schedule) and much more. VERY interesting insight in to his craft from a terrific talent.

Ken Burns - Award-Winning Documentary Filmmaker

Paul Mecurio — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 20:14:14 +0000

A UNIQUE and special look at a true genius, his work and how he approaches his work. Ken is the most brilliant and preeminent documentary filmmaker of our time and he gives us an amazing glimpse in to what motivates him to make his films, what he is trying to achieve in making them, the message he hopes they give viewers, his process of making the films and much more. You must hear this genius and his process.

"Shark Tank's" - Daymond John

Paul Mecurio — Wed, 18 Mar 2020 21:51:13 +0000

World renowned entrepreneur Daymond John talks about his rise to success and the lessons he sets out in his new book you can follow to take control and create moments of change allowing you to live a happier life. He gives invaluable insight in to one of the most important aspects of negotiating, adjusting to changes in the market place, how to evaluate a deal and much more.

Dr. Drew

Paul Mecurio — Wed, 11 Mar 2020 15:45:27 +0000

My pal Dr. Drew joins me to talk about the Coronavirus, how the media is reporting it, what broke down in the reaction to it by health officials and our government, misconceptions about certain areas of health and much more.

Rocco DiSpirito - Chef, Author - "Rocco's Keto Comfort Food Diet"

Paul Mecurio — Tue, 03 Mar 2020 02:10:53 +0000

A really great conversation with one of the best Chefs in America. Rocco talks his new book and what the Keto diet is and the misconceptions about it including, "Keto Crotch" and more. We also talk about growing up Italian middle class kids, the importance of food in our lives, why Mediteranean cooking has always been one of the best diets for you. Rocco talks about his start, living on the streets of Paris, graduating high school at 16 and becoming a master chef before a young age and much more.

Dee Snider - Twisted Sister

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 24 Feb 2020 08:01:00 +0000

Dee has taken on a cause near and dear to his heart. To get the NFL to have metal rock represented at next year's Super Bowl. He makes his very convincing plea in this episode for AC/DC to be the band who should represent.

Actor, Sam Keeley - "68 Whiskey," "In The Heart Of The Sea," "The Cured"

Paul Mecurio — Tue, 18 Feb 2020 20:13:14 +0000

Sam, star Paramount Network's #1 New Drama, "68 Whiskey," gives a really interesting look in to his meteoric rise in Hollywood at a young age. He describes what inspired him to shift from music to acting as a young man, his big acting break in his native Ireland, how acting styles vary in America and Ireland, working with Hollywood greats, Ron Howard and Brian Grazer, and much more.

Michael Imperioli - "The Sopranos," "Goodfellas," "Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for The Bone Collector"

Paul Mecurio — Wed, 12 Feb 2020 00:26:30 +0000

Very interesting insight from Michael about his work in film and tv. He talks about starring in the new NBC series "Lincoln Rhyme" and what drew him to the project, how he approaches playing real life people in preparing for roles, his work in film and on "The Sopranos," how writing scripts and novels help him in is acting and much more.

John Cleese - Monty Python, "A Fish Called Wanda," "Fawlty Towers," "Harry Potters," "James Bond Films

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 03 Feb 2020 23:34:11 +0000

The brilliant comedy legend and mad genius, John Cleese, graces the show in a wide ranging, very funny conversation that covers how he insists you address him, his days woking in Monty Python's Flying Circus, how the drinking of Graham Chapman forced Cleese to leave the troupe, what he wants on his tombstone, death in general, religion, politics and more, but do you really need more? It's John Cleese!!

Tim Robbins - "The Shawshank Redemption," "Bull Durham," "War of the Worlds," "Mystic River," "The Player"

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 20 Jan 2020 20:00:30 +0000

A riveting conversation with one of the biggest stars in Hollywood who's starred in many iconic films. Tim talks about his new, ground-breaking play centering on the life stories of 12 immigrants and it's importance in pointing out that we are all immigrants of sorts in today's divisive environment. Tim also talks about making films in Hollywood, his career, how we need to come together as a country and more.

Josh Hartnett - "Pearl Harbor," "Black Hawk Down," "The Black Dahlia," "Inherit The Viper"

Paul Mecurio — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 03:49:40 +0000

Josh has starred in some of Hollywoods biggest movies and worked with superstar actors and directors. He discusses what he learned working with such great directors as Brian DePalma, Ridley Scott and Michael Bay. He explains what attracted him to the script of his new film and how show stepping away from acting for a while helped him immensely in his life and craft and much more.

Dr. Michael Eric Dyson - Author, “Jay Z Made in America,” Professor of Sociology at Georgetown University, opinion writer for The New York Times.

Paul Mecurio — Tue, 07 Jan 2020 02:35:43 +0000

Dr. Michael talks about his fascinating new book, “Jay-Z Made in America," that chronicles Jay-Z's life going from Brooklyn drug dealer to major artist, cultural and political influencer and billionaire. It is an excellent study as a blueprint of Jay-Z’s artistry and legacy.

Julie Hagerty - "Airplane," "Marriage Story," "Lost in America," "Midsummer Nights Sex Comedy," "What About Bob?"

Paul Mecurio — Tue, 31 Dec 2019 02:47:23 +0000

Julie has starred in some of the classic comedy films of all time. She talks working with comedy legends Woody Allen and Albert Brooks, her new film "Marriage Story" and how realistic it was for her as an actress, the unexpected path her acting career took, the challenges of "making it" in Hollywood and much more.

Luis Guzman, "Shameless," "Carlito’s Way," "Traffic," "Boogie Nights," "Hold On"

Paul Mecurio — Tue, 17 Dec 2019 17:33:37 +0000

He currently co-stars in "Shameless" with William H. Macy and unless you've been living under a rock, you've seen this great character actor in film and TV. Luis a great story about how he was a Social Worker and started acting as a favor to a friend. He has over 110 films and 30 television credits to his name. Luis talks about his new film and why it's important message motivated him to get the film made, his acting process, the challenges of producing films & much more.

Elizabeth Perkins, "Big," "Miracle on 34th St.,"Weeds," "The Moodys."

Paul Mecurio — Wed, 11 Dec 2019 15:10:35 +0000

Elizabeth talks about her new Fox mini-series, "The Moodys," why she loved working with Denis Leary and the fun they had, acting in film vs. TV, how growing up on a farm in Vermont was a big factor in becoming an actress and why she couldn't wait to move away and more.

Susan Kelechi Watson, "Beautiful Day in The Neighborhood," "This is Us," Divorce."

Paul Mecurio — Wed, 04 Dec 2019 03:53:25 +0000

Susan Co-Stars with Tom Hanks in his latest film about Mr. Rogers and is great as she talks about how she prepared for her role in the film, what insight she got from researching Fred Rogers, how that insight helped her acting, the importance of shooting on location, her work in hit television shows and more.

Adam Carolla

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 25 Nov 2019 19:31:59 +0000

My friend Adam Carolla talks his passion, race cars describing his new doc, "Shelby American" about legendary racing driver/car designer Caroll Shelby, designer of the fabled Shelby Cobra sports car. Adam gives a fascinating insiders look at how Shelby's designs and genius revolutionized car racing, how he created an American race car that rivaled Ferrari, how, undeterred by heart issues, he became one of the winningest drives in racing history, why today's regulations would make it impossible make a car like the Shelby Cobra now and more.

Tamron Hall, Host - "Tamron Hall Show," NBC Correspondent & Co-Host- "3rd Hour of Today Show"

Paul Mecurio — Sat, 16 Nov 2019 17:19:20 +0000

Tamron talks about her new daytime talk show, who she wants to use it to connect people, her job at 14 selling Toys-R-Us, what's important to her in the message she wants to deliver in her new show and more.

Donald Faison - "Scrubs," "Remember The Titans," "Emergence"

Paul Mecurio — Tue, 05 Nov 2019 17:20:00 +0000

Donald talks about his new ABC drama series "Emergence," how he landed his first acting job, how his parents being actors influenced him, the different acting muscles you have to exercise in doing drama vs. comedy, dealing with rejection as an actor, much more.

Tyrese Gibson - Star of "Fast and Furious" and "Transformer" Movie Franchises

Paul Mecurio — Tue, 29 Oct 2019 02:35:17 +0000

Tyrese doesn't hold back in this VERY emotional and raw discussion about his latest action/thriller film, "Black and Blue, how it addresses important issues affecting African-Americans, why the film was important for him to make, his recent trials and tribulations and more.

Frankie Muniz - "Malcolm in the Middle," "The Black String."

Paul Mecurio — Tue, 22 Oct 2019 18:41:07 +0000

Emmy and Golden Globe Nominee Frankie Muniz talks about life as a child actor, what it was like to have the pressure of being a star of a major sit-com, how "Malcom in the Middle" changed his life, how he avoided the trap of becoming a troubled child actor in Hollywood, why he bottles Olive Oil and much more.

Chris Hayes, Host - "All In With Chris Hayes" - MSNBC

Paul Mecurio — Tue, 15 Oct 2019 14:16:37 +0000

Chris gives a unique perspective on; why America is so divided politically and in its discourse, how on his show he covers the rapidly changing daily news cycle, how he avoids getting desensitized to the constant deviations from norms of governance, why it's important to take in views different from our own, what we can do to get back to a more civilized discourse in this country and much more.

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. - Host "Finding Your Roots" on PBS. Harvard Professor

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 07 Oct 2019 17:40:12 +0000

Henry talks about his award-winning series revealing great stories about working with today’s most compelling personalities including, Robert Downey, Jr., Maggie Gyllenhaal, Ben Affleck, Melissa McCarthy, Gayle King, Derek Jeter, Tina Fey and many more as his guests discover the surprising stories buried within their own families.

Danny Huston, Actor/Director, "Yellowstone," "X-Men: Origins," "Wonderwoman," "The Constant Gardner."

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 30 Sep 2019 15:48:03 +0000

Danny is part of Hollywood royalty. A very accomplished actor and director he is part of the Huston family, son of legendary director John Huston and brother of Angelica Huston. Danny has great stories from his 40 years in Hollywood of learning movie-making from his father, talking shop around the dinner table with the family, how acting helped him in his directing and vice-versa, acting with some of the greats in Hollywood and more.

My Night at the 2019 Emmy Awards

Paul Mecurio — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 02:40:41 +0000

Was at the 2019 Emmys with "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert." Awesome time. Here are a few play-by-play moments of my night.

Jillian Bell, Actress/Comedian From, "Workaholics, "22 Jump Street," & "Britany Runs a Marathon"

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 16 Sep 2019 18:41:17 +0000

The very funny Jillian Bell talks about her new movie, how and why she started doing improv at the age of 8, what is was like working on HBO's "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and the brilliant Larry David, what her improv experience has given her to help make her a good actress, the rials of auditioning and more.

Bryan Walsh - Former Foreign Correspondent and Editor for "Time Magazine." Author, "End Time: A Brief Guide to The End of The World"

Paul Mecurio — Tue, 10 Sep 2019 02:08:28 +0000

Bryan talks abut his new book,"End Times: A Brief Guide to The End Of The World." A fascinating look at the threats facing the world, what caused them, how we can combat them and why things are not as bad as they seem. No really! They aren't!

CHRISTIAN PICCIOLINI, REFORMED WHITE SUPREMACIST, MSNBC SPECIAL "BREAKING HATE"

Paul Mecurio — Tue, 03 Sep 2019 13:56:16 +0000

Christian is a former white supremacist who walked away from a life of hate and is now helping other white supremacists break away from their hateful lifestyle. An incredible insider's look at how the white supremacist movement recruits, what motivates a person to go down a path of hate and how one can break away from it. VERY EYE-OPENING.

Kristen Gutoskie, Actress - Hulu's "The Handmade's Tail," "Chicago Fire, "Lethal Weapon"

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 26 Aug 2019 15:54:17 +0000

Kristen describes what it's like being on the set of and acting on "The Handmaid's Tail," how themes of the show continue to be relevant, the tense subject matter of the show and how it can affect her off-screen, growing up as a young actress and traveling the world and more.

Anthony C. Ferrante, Creator/Director SHARKNADO Movies.

Paul Mecurio — Tue, 20 Aug 2019 01:03:45 +0000

Anthony talks about how the "Sharknado" movie came about, including great stories how they have been able to shoot these movies on a small budget, how he does NOT make them with a "wink" at the camera so they're NOT movies that are "so bad they are good" and we discuss his new movie "Zombie Tidal Wave."

NBC Journalists Katy Tur and Jacob Soboroff. New Doc. Series "American Swamp."

Paul Mecurio — Fri, 16 Aug 2019 18:13:28 +0000

These award-winning journalist Katy Tur and Jacob Soboroff discuss “American Swamp,” their ground-breaking new four-part MSNBC docuseries exploring political dysfunction and corruption that’s challenging everyday Americans.

Actor, Greg Grunberg Talks Growing up w/Director & Childhood Friend JJ Abrams

Paul Mecurio — Sun, 11 Aug 2019 13:37:32 +0000

Actor Greg Grunberg from STAR WARS, ALIAS, STAR TREK, talks about growing up with childhood friend JJ ABRAMS, Epilepsy Awareness & More. Click Here for full interview
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Greg Grunberg, Actor, "Star Wars", "Alias", "Heroes".

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 05 Aug 2019 17:36:26 +0000

A really funny, wide-ranging talk about Greg's amazing career in MAJOR films/TV which started by making films with his childhood, best friend JJ Abrams at 10. Greg talks his roles in "Star Wars," "Heroes," how he has to adjust his acting technique for various genres of films/shows and we have a discussion about epilepsy and the need to be more aware of the illness and help eradicate it.

Governor Terry McAuliffe - Former Governor of Virginia

Paul Mecurio — Tue, 30 Jul 2019 01:31:33 +0000

An riveting, fun conversation with the Governor who talks in detail about the historic race rallies in Charlottesville which occurred during his tenure as Governor. He reveals never before heard details leading up to the rallies, what those two harrowing days were like in August 2017, his VERY telling conversation with President Trump in the midst of the mayhem and more.

Frank Grillo, Actor - Captain America, The Purge, The Grey

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 18:56:19 +0000

Frank shares great stories how he and co-star Anthony Mackie decided which character they'd play in their new film, "Point Blank." Frank gets you behind the very interesting process as an actor and producer he uses to choose movie projects and roles, discusses why he left the world of business to act, how acting on a soap opera early on made him a better actor, much more.

Harris Katleman, Former CEO 20th Century Fox

Paul Mecurio — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 21:06:49 +0000

As the powerful former head of 20th Century Fox, Harris has been a major power player in Hollywood for years. He's experienced a long record of successes as a television studio head, a producer, and a talent agent. Katleman has a new book that chronicles his amazing life, including, trying to keep Marlon Brando out of trouble and cultivating the award-winning and highly acclaimed series, The Simpsons, In Living Color, NYPD Blue, and LA Law, among others.

James "Murr" Murray, truTV's "Impractical Jokers," Author

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 01 Jul 2019 17:31:59 +0000

Really compelling conversation with James about the amazing success of "Impractical Jokers," how and why it almost didn't happen - he was told TV wouldn't work for him, how his early career experience helped him land the show and make it a success. He also talks about his latest Sci-Fi Thriller and what inspired him to write it (hint - an incident on a NYC Subway) and more.

Bill Wyman, Former Bassist & Founding Member - "The Rolling Stones"

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 24 Jun 2019 20:33:44 +0000

An amazing first-hand account of one of the greatest rock bands of all time. Bill gives VERY cool insight in to what it was like being an original member of The Stones. He describes the band's fascinating writing process-which will surprise you, he shares great stories of being on the road with the band, tells how the band struggled to get a record contract in the early days and much more. What he has to say will surprise you.

Michael Strahan, NFL Great, Host, NFL Fox Sunday, ABC's Strahan & Sara and $100,000 Pyramid.

Paul Mecurio — Tue, 18 Jun 2019 20:57:28 +0000

Super Bowl Champ Michael Strahan reveals how he was able to transition from successful football player to successful TV host, what the 2 roles have in common and what they don't, how the way he grew up made him an outgoing personality and more.

Kara Vallow, Executive Producer, "Family Guy"

Paul Mecurio — Tue, 11 Jun 2019 01:20:52 +0000

Great behind-the-scenes look from a long-time producer at how "Family Guy" is produced and all the challenges that presents. It will amaze you to hear how complicated it can be and how many people it takes to get the show on the air. Kara has been a producer on Family Guy and it's spin-offs for years and along with Seth MacFarlane, built the apparatus which has produced over 700 episodes of Family Guy, American Dad! and The Cleveland Show.

Newt Gingrich, Former Speaker of the House

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 12:13:33 +0000

Former Speaker Gingrich talks about his new book, how as Speaker the challenges of negotiating and brokering deals with those on his side of the aisle and the other side and the skill that required. He has very interesting views on the threat Russia plays to America, where this country has been and is heading politically, the lack of bi-partisanship and more.

Chris Kattan, Saturday Night Live

Paul Mecurio — Tue, 28 May 2019 18:17:21 +0000

Chris gives a rare behind the scenes look SNL, including how he came up with some of his memorable characters like "Mr. Peepers," the key to getting sketches on the show, the intense pace of producing a live show every week, the brilliance of Lorne Michaels, how he broke his neck and didn't know about it and much more.

Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Chief Medical Correspondent

Paul Mecurio — Tue, 21 May 2019 04:32:09 +0000

Sanjay discusses fascinating discoveries he made during his journey around the globe in search of the secrets to living better in his CNN docuseries. Gupta traveled to Japan, India, Bolivia, Norway, Italy and Turkey to explore the unusual traditions and modern practices that constitute a healthy and meaningful life. The things he discovered will surprise and amaze you.

Richard Pryor Jr., Performer and Son of Legendary Comedian, Richard Pryor.

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 13 May 2019 07:01:00 +0000

Richard Pryor, Jr. describes how his "freakish life" paralleled his famous father's in many ways. Alcohol and drug addiction, naked screaming on top of his car in LA, a Peoria whorehouse, sexual abuse, a life in drag, and frequent bad decisions. However, he survived.

Lauren Zander, Corporate & Celebrity Life Coach, Co-Founder of Handel Group

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 06 May 2019 17:42:34 +0000

Lauren is a life coach, no, she doesn't make you walk on coals. A maverick in her industry who works with major corporations, CEOs and celebrities, she discuses her unique, no-nonsense, approach to helping people from all walks of life deal with a range of issues we all struggle. In the interview Lauren is irreverent, funny and calls it like it is, in a way that will help you improve the quality of your life while entertaining you.

Willie Geist - Co-Host, MSNBC's "Morning Joe," NBC's "Today Show" & "Sunday Today"

Paul Mecurio — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 16:21:27 +0000

Wide-ranging conversion with Willie about his role on "Morning Joe," the divisive nature of today's politics and what the remedy is, the role of journalism today, his start in journalism, how he met his wife at a young age, why he doesn't mind getting up in the dark & more.

Jack Riley - DEA Special Agent, Leader of the El Chapo Task Force

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 22 Apr 2019 19:46:37 +0000

Once in a lifetime guest who gives an AMAZING account of leading the effort that captured ruthless drug lord, El Chapo. A behind the scenes look about how El Chapo ran his ruthless empire, the $100,000 bounty El Chapo placed on Jack's head, the massive amounts of drugs coming through our border, Big Pharma's responsibility for the opioid epidemic and much more. This is stuff out of a movie. Jaw-dropping!

Amy Madigan, Golden Globe Winning Actress

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 15 Apr 2019 16:08:39 +0000

Seen in such iconic films as, "Gone Baby Gone," "Field of Dreams," Places in The Heart," "Uncle Buck," it's a special treat to hear from this acting legend as she talks about her new movie musical, "Stuck," her days starting out as a young actress in NYC, her early music career and love of music, posing nude in a tub of jelly and more (but really how could you want any more than that!)

Dave Barry, Pulitzer-Prize Winning Humorist, Best Selling Author

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 08 Apr 2019 16:23:05 +0000

Dave has been one of America's premiere humorists for the last 30 years. He talks about how his mind works, his funny and slightly warped view of the world, and his new book which centers on his dog Lucy and how Lucy has taught him how to live his life. Dave is very funny, insightful and relatable.

Cathy Guisewite, Creator, Award-Winning Comic Strip "Cathy" and Author, "50 Things That Aren't My Fault"

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 01 Apr 2019 07:01:00 +0000

The cartoon "Cathy" ran for 34 years and won every major award. It's creator has a one of the best comedy minds EVER and her pointed, smart comedy is on display in this funny interview where she hits on MANY things she is perplexed by like, how she can't get a man to email her but after searching for a juicer on-line, "Mr. Juicer" emails her all the time. A fascinating look at what inspired her cartoon, how it reflected all the things she was going through as a young woman, and her new book which picks up where her cartoon left off as it hilariously lists all the things she refuses to be blamed for as a mom and woman.

Mark Spitz, Founder-Holocaust Film Foundation & Olympic Champion

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 18 Mar 2019 22:29:22 +0000

A riveting talk with one of the greatest Olympians EVER. Spitz talks about his time at the 1972 Munich Olympics where he won 7 gold medals, what it was like being there when the Munich Massacre of 11 Israeli athletes took place and how that forever stayed with him and led to his dedication to preserving the impactful stories of Holocaust survivors through film

Bob Saget - Comedian/Actor

Paul Mecurio — Tue, 12 Mar 2019 01:07:37 +0000

Bob talks about his return to TV hosting an edgy home videos show, what it was like working at The Comedy Store in Los Angeles in his early days with Richard Pryor, Jay Leno and David Letterman, how as a comedian, he deals with the highly charged politically correct environment we live in and more.

Andy Borowitz, Writer, Satirist, Best Selling Author

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 04 Mar 2019 09:01:00 +0000

Andy is hilarious in this wide-ranging conversation. You many know him from his satirical pieces in The New Yorker. He is one of the funniest writers we have and he joins the show for some really fun, smart observations about America, the political landscape today, and much more.

Yeardley Smith - Voice of Lisa Simpson - Returns for a 2nd Visit

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 25 Feb 2019 21:52:53 +0000

Yeardley and I really hit it off in our last conversation, and it was too brief, so she is back for a longer interview and it's great. We really get in to the back story of her playing Lisa Simpson and how she does it, her life as a kid and before show business, her personal life, her podcast and the other cool shows she is producing and a lot more.

Kathy Kleiner - Living victim of attack by serial killer Ted Bundy

Paul Mecurio — Tue, 19 Feb 2019 19:01:38 +0000

Ted Bundy’s living victim tells how she survived a brutal attack at the hands of the serial killer in 1978 and has refused to let the experience define her. A truly eye-opening account of a harrowing experience and insight into an amazingly resilient woman.

Shelia E. - Iconic Percussionist

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 11 Feb 2019 08:01:00 +0000

Groundbreaking musician Shelia E. tells fascinating stories of how she started playing percussions at 3 years old with her musician family, working with giants like Carlos Santana, Ringo Starr and Prince, how she developed her own sound and more.

Gabe Iglesias aka "Fluffy" - Comedian

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 04 Feb 2019 19:41:35 +0000

Gabe Iglesias is one of the most successful comedians working right now and talks about how he broke out to be such a big star, the cell-phone job he left to start stand up, his weight issues and more.

Ernie Hudson - From, "Ghostbusters," BET's "The Family Business" & Netflix's "Gracie and Frankie"

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 28 Jan 2019 15:39:18 +0000

Ernie talks about the limited roles for black actors in Hollywood when he started out, how he broke through with "Ghostbusters," his approach to acting and how he has sustained a 40-year career in Hollywood as one of it's most accomplished actors.

Howie Mandel - Comedian, Host

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 21 Jan 2019 17:31:23 +0000

Howie tells a great story how he almost blew getting the hosting job for "Deal or No Deal," his days doing comedy with the likes of Richard Pryor & Jay Leno, the amazing way he got his acting gig on "St. Elsewhere," his start in comedy and more!

Jay Leno

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 08:01:00 +0000

Jay talks about his start in comedy and his rise up the ladder, his incredible work ethic, Richard Pryor, David Letterman and other comic greats from the hey day of comedy at "The Comedy Store" in LA where Jay broke big and more.

Gretchen Carlson - Former Host, Fox News. Women's Rights Advocate.

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 07 Jan 2019 20:38:54 +0000

Gretchen, who received $20 million as settlement from Fox News for sexual harassment, talks about her new Lifetime 2-hour documentary special, "Gretchen Carlson: Breaking The Silence," in which she explores sexual harassment stories plaguing America.

Ed Asner - 8-Time Emmy Award & Golden Globe Winning Actor

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 24 Dec 2018 16:34:51 +0000

One of our greatest living actors, Ed has starred in film, theater and TV and gives fascinating insight into how he approached playing Santa in "Elf," his audition for the historic Mary Tyler Moore show that got him the role of Lou Grant, how he got started in the business, politics today and alot more.

Cedric The Entertainer

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 17 Dec 2018 08:01:00 +0000

A great conversation with Cedric about his CBS show "The Neighborhood" how and why they are tackling societal and cultural issues but keeping it funny. he also talks his role not just as star but Executive Producer and his process overseeing the production.

Yeardley Smith - Voice of Lisa Simpson on "The Simpsons." Host of Podcast, "Small Town Dicks."

Paul Mecurio — Tue, 11 Dec 2018 16:56:42 +0000

Yeardley talks about playing the iconic character Lisa Simpson, how that role came about, what it's like working on the ground-breaking "Simpsons" show and her hugely popular true crime podcast, "Small Town Dicks," which follows big-time crime in Small Town, USA.

Robert Townsend, Award-Winning Actor/Director/Producer

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 03 Dec 2018 17:59:03 +0000

A groundbreaking talent talks about working with the likes of Denzel Washington, Eddie Murphy, Keenan Ivory and Chris Tucker and his newest documentary "The Making of Five Heartbeats." Robert gives an insider's look at his creative process, why using film and televisions has been important to him to affect social and racial change in America, how he financed his first film, "Hollywood Shuffle" using credit cards among other great insights into his body of work.

David Nutter, Director, "Game of Thrones" & "Rising"

Paul Mecurio — Tue, 27 Nov 2018 01:22:47 +0000

David talks about directing the HBO hit series "Game of Thrones," honoring the writing in doing so, and making each episode it's own special film. He also talks about his new project, "Rising," a compelling look at the importance of acceptance, particularly now, in these divisive times.

John C. McGinley, Star, "Stan Against Evil" on IFC, "Scrubs."

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 19 Nov 2018 15:14:30 +0000

John talks about his new hit show "Stan Against Evil," his detailed and fascinating process of how he breakdown a script and a roll, how he works with the writer of the show to shape the show, how great is experience was working on "Scrubs," and more.

Brian Kilmeade - Author, "Andrew Jackson and the Miracle Of New Orleans." Host, "Fox & Friends."

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 12 Nov 2018 08:01:00 +0000

A new conversation with Brian about his new book which reveals fascinating insight and details about Andrew Jackson, his importance as one of our finest Presidents and military commanders, and why the Battle Of New Orleans was one of the most significant battles and victories of the revolutionary war.

Mike Baker, Former CIA Covert Operations Officer, Security Consultant.

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 05 Nov 2018 08:01:00 +0000

Mike Baker. Very relevant to today, this interview will open your eyes to a world you don't hear alot about but is important to our national security. Mike has a fascinating backstory about his 17 years of service in the CIA as a covert field operations officer. Mike specialized in counterterrorism, counternarcotics and counterinsurgency operations. We talk abut the world of the CIA, counterespionage work and the state of things politically in the world.

Donna Brazile, Former DNC Chair, Political Consultant

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 29 Oct 2018 18:54:44 +0000

Donna Brazile worked on every presidential campaign from 1976 through 2000, when she served as Al Gore's campaign manager. She talks about her incredible life and experiences at the highest levels of American politics. In particular Donna talks about her time and experiences as a pioneer for African-American women working in politics, the current state of politics, President Trump and more.

Mika Brzezinski - Co-Host, MSNBC's "Morning Joe"

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 18:00:10 +0000

Mika talks about the movement she has started to get women to know their value in the workplace and society, as well as the Bret Kavanaugh hearings and how EVERYONE came out looking bad in that. We also talk Donald Trump and the political landscape in America and more.

Lawrence O'Donnell - MSNBC Host, "The Last Word w/Lawrence O'Donnell." Author, "Deadly Force."

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 15 Oct 2018 15:43:08 +0000

A great conversation about a 1975 seminal Boston police shooting and coverup, the current state of police/citizen relationships in America, how to prevent race-related shootings, the current state of politics in America and more.

Bernard Kerik - NYC Police Commissioner on 9/11, Interior Minister-Iraqi Coalition

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 08 Oct 2018 14:02:20 +0000

Kerik has led a fascinating life and been at the center of some of the biggest events in American history. He has fascinating stories about his days being NYC Police Commissioner and what it was like being Commissioner on that fateful day - 9/11, the chaos of that day, and how things changed forever in America as a result of the attack. He describes how we fight terrorism today, his experience in charge of the Iraqi Coalition after the Iraq Invasion and much more.

Gary Busey

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 01 Oct 2018 18:11:26 +0000

Gary talks about ... well ... everything ... tumors, what letters represent, dreams ... this interview is hard to describe, it's just something you gotta hear. And we aren't just saying that. It's Gary at his best!

Omarosa - Her Time in The Trump White House

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 24 Sep 2018 07:01:00 +0000

A fascinating account of Omarosa's time in the Trump administration with a unique insider's view on why Trump wanted to be President, what makes him tick, and what those in Trump's inner circle are really like and have to deal with on a daily basis in advising.

Ethan Hawke - 4-Time Oscar Nominee & Singer, Songwriter - Ben Dickey

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 17 Sep 2018 10:10:36 +0000

A wide-ranging, engrossing talk with Ethan and Ben talk about their new film, "Blaze," about the iconoclastic singer/songwriter Blaze Foley. Very interesting insight from Ethan about how he approaches making a film, why Ben was right for the film, why music is so important to Ethan, how he tries to tell a story so it doesn't feel like a wikipedia page and much more.

John Fugelsang, Comedian, Actor, Host "Tell Me Everything" on SiriusXM.

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 10 Sep 2018 07:01:00 +0000

A really fun, all-encompassing conversation with my good friend and one of the smartest and insightful comedians today. John talks about today's political landscape, Trump, Hillary, our 2-party system, why religion is like "fan clubs," his Mom leaving the nunnery and much more.

Burt Ward - "Robin" from The Iconic Series "Batman & Robin."

Paul Mecurio — Wed, 05 Sep 2018 20:57:06 +0000

The Boy Wonder"" talks about the longevity of the series, being picked from obscurity to play one of the most iconic TV characters of all time, what he had to do in his audition to get the role, why the studio took out a big life insurance policy on him, getting things past the network censors, and his mission now to help rescue abandoned animals and more.

Billy West - Voice Over Artist of Characters From New Netflix Series, "Disenchantment," "Futurama," "Doug," "Ren & Stimpy," & More.

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 15:58:21 +0000

Billy describes working with "Simpsons" creator, Matt Groening, his process of coming up the iconic voices he does, how the voices he did as a weird kid helped him escape the tough homelife and more.

Jim Cantore - The Weather Channel

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 18:12:59 +0000

The preeminent meteorologist in the country and THE face of "The Weather Channel" talks about growing up in Vermont where he was fascinated by snow, how that sparked his love of weather, why some people never listen when told to evacuate during a major storm, if goal warming is a real thing, and why he at times has had to eat shredded wheat and cheese wiz!

"Wings" Drummer, Denny Seiwell - Founding Member w/Paul McCartney of "Wings"

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 13 Aug 2018 16:01:26 +0000

Denny has great stories about his audition for Paul McCartney, starting the band "wings" with Sir Paul and the genius of Paul McCartney as seen in how the iconic song, "Live and Let Die" was written in 30 minutes, making the "Ram" album with the ex-Beatle, his own love of music and jazz, touring and much more.

Billy Bob Thornton-Oscar & Golden Globe Winner & JD Andrew

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 06 Aug 2018 16:12:11 +0000

A very cool conversation with Billy Bob and JD about making music and their band "Boxmasters." Billy talks about writing music, why he was drawn to music as a kid before acting, how writing music helps his acting and writing screenplays, how influential and daunting "The Beatles" are when it comes to making his music and more.

Omar Epps, Actor/Author. Star of "Shooter," "Traffic," "Juice," "Higher Learning," "House."

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 30 Jul 2018 07:01:00 +0000

A wide-ranging conversation with Omar, an amazing actor, about his acting career, his new book about the importance of fatherhood, what it was like growing up without a father, his passion for the arts and sports and more.

Perez Hilton, Social Media Influencer

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 23 Jul 2018 22:33:23 +0000

The original influencer, Perez Hilton talks about how he changed culture and has been trailblazing through social media since 2004. A New York University trained actor, he entertains millions daily on his eponymous website and social media channels.

Kevin Alison, Comedian and Actor

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 16 Jul 2018 16:10:31 +0000

Kevin is a former member of the ground-breaking sketch group "The State" (which gave us comic actors, Tom Lennon and Michael Ian Black, among others). Kevin is the creator of RISK! the storytelling podcast. Kevin is also behind the Story Studio in NYC. We talk about bedbugs, gay orgies and sketch comedy. See which topic interests you the most!

Ben Lewin, Director, "The Catcher Was A Spy," Starring Paul Rudd

Paul Mecurio — Tue, 10 Jul 2018 10:21:17 +0000

A fascinating look behind the scenes of the making this award-winning film, including great stories about working with the amazing cast, including, Paul Rudd, SiennaMiller, Paul Giamatti, Guy Pearce and others. Lewin also reveals never-before-heard stories about the amazing true life story behind this film.

Matt Walsh - From Showtime's "Veep," "Old School," & "Ted."

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 02 Jul 2018 23:01:39 +0000

A bizarrely funny chat with Matt - hear him watch TV and look for a sock.

7-Time Emmy & Golden Globe Winning Actor, Alan Alda.

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 25 Jun 2018 07:01:00 +0000

In this very special episode the great Alan Alda talks about working on the historic, seminal TV show, MAS*H, including great behind the scenes stories of being on the set and shooting the show. He also has hilarious stories about growing up in a "show business" family, a pig, working in Hollywood as a young actor, and we hear him talk about sludge in his throat plus much more.

BeBe Winans 6-time Grammy Award-Winning R&B and Gospel Singer

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 18 Jun 2018 07:01:00 +0000

Bebe talks about his new hit autobiographical musical out that chronicles is amazing life story of leaving home at 17 to sing backup for Televangelist Jim and Tammy Faye Baker, how fame challenged his faith, how he deals with rejection and more.

Jim Rash - Dean Craig Pelton - NBC's "Community," Oscar Winning Screenwriter of "The Descendants" Starring George Clooney

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 11 Jun 2018 07:01:00 +0000

Jim talks about his new movie "Bernard and Huey," his time working on the hitTV show "Community," working with comic actor David Koechner from SNL and writing an Oscar-winning film.

Erik Griffin - Comedian, Star of Showtime's "I'm Dying Up Here."

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 04 Jun 2018 07:01:00 +0000

Erik talks about how amazing it is to be playing a comedian in the hey day of stand up comedy in the 70s in Hollywood, as a comic today how he how he deals with demands to be politically correct and why he left stand up for ten years and came back to it. Really cool conversation with a hilarious guy.

Bassem Youssef - The Egyptian Jon Stewart.

Paul Mecurio — Tue, 29 May 2018 07:01:00 +0000

Bassem is a former surgeon who has an amazing story of having the guts to leave medicine to be part of a revolution. Hear how, through a satirical news show, he openly criticized and satirized the Egyptian government run by a dictator. He has compelling stories of threats and intimidation he and his family had to endure, how his TV show was shut down and he had to ultimately flee his homeland.

Comedian Mindy Rickles and Daughter of Don Rickles

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 21 May 2018 07:01:00 +0000

Mindy is very funny in this conversation about her stand up, growing up with her legendary father, comedian Don Rickles, starting stand-up later in life, the pressures of being the child of a famous comedian and more. Revealing insight into the life of comedy royalty. And when you hear this you'll notice she sounds like her Dad.

John August - Hollywood Screenwriter, Author.

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 14 May 2018 07:01:00 +0000

Screenwriter of hit films "Big Fish," "Charlie's Angels," "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," "Corpse Bride," and "Frankenweenie," John gives a fascinating insider's look into working in Hollywood on major films with famed director Tim Burton, his very unique process for writing that's rooted in his childhood, his fearlessness when it comes to trying new things, how difficult it can be to to give up control of your script and more. A VERY unique perspective into how major Hollywood films are made you rarely hear.

Katie Couric - Emmy & Peabody Award Winning Journalist

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 07 May 2018 07:01:00 +0000

A wide-ranging and eye-opening talk with Katie about her Nat Geo Docu-Series, "America Inside Out" where she explores the major issues dividing America like race, white anxiety, the affects of technology on the human brain, gender issues and much more. Katie shares amazing insights she gained from doing this series and talks about what she thinks needs to change in America to live more harmoniously.

"Real Sports W/Bryant Gumbel" - Correspondent Jon Frankel.

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 30 Apr 2018 07:01:00 +0000

A fascinating look into how this award-winning journalist and ground-breaking show do such amazing reporting year in and year out on important sports stories no one else does. Jon discusses NCAA abuses of young athletes, Rhonda Rousey's rise and fall, how he approaches stories and the challenges of being objective at times and much more. An incredibly interesting window into how these stories are brought to light by one of the best sports journalists out there.

Goldberg. Wrestling Hall of Famer and Host of "Forged in Fire: Knife or Death."

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 23 Apr 2018 07:00:00 +0000

I personally loved the original series "Forged in Fire" show and this one is very cool too. Goldberg talks about the new show being a combination of craftsmanship and action, he describes how the show picks its competitors, the amazing skill these bladesmiths have and more. He also gives us a window into his illustrious wrestling career and why he's moved on from wrestling.

Jason Hehir - Director, HBO Documentary, "Andre The Giant."

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 16 Apr 2018 14:14:12 +0000

Produced by Bill Simmons, this doc is a captivating look at the life of the one wrestler who more than any other made Pro Wrestling the world-wide phenomenon it is today. The Director tells compelling, never heard before stories about Andre, the major challenges he faced living as a literal giant among people and how the Director had to cull fact from fiction about this mythical athlete.

Jay Paterno, Son of Former Penn State Coach, Joe Paterno.

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 09 Apr 2018 20:50:48 +0000

In the context of the HBO Movie "Paterno" here is an interview with the son of Joe Paterno, Jay Paterno, about what his Dad was like, coaching alongside his Dad and the scandal surrounding his father.

Frank Oz - Creator of Muppets - Miss Piggy & Cookie Monster, Voice of Yoda, Director of films "Little Shop of Horrors," "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels," "The Score."

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 02 Apr 2018 16:38:41 +0000

An AMAZING conversation with the iconic, brilliant Muppet creator about his new documentary, "Muppet Guys Talking." A rare look at how famous muppet characters are created, how muppet puppeteers puts their own personality in to these characters, the brilliance of Jim Henson and more. We also talk about Frank's work as a director with Marlon Brando, Robert De Niro and Edward Norton.

Marcia Clark, Former OJ Prosecutor, and Host of A&E's "Marcia Clark Investigates The First 48."

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 26 Mar 2018 15:13:23 +0000

A great conversation about her new show where she will be uncovering previously unknown leads and details in infamous cases like, the Casey Anthony and Robert Blake murder cases. Yes, we also talk about the "OJ Trial" and more. A eye-opening lesson in how the legal and jury system works and how it doesn't at times.

Jimmy O. Yang, Plays Jian-Yang on HBO's "Silicon Valley," Stand-up Comedian & Author

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 19 Mar 2018 07:01:00 +0000

Jimmy talks about his new book, coming to America from Hong Kong as a kid, trying to fit in, being good at math, pretending to know karate, his parents who wish he would get a more secure job. A lot of fun and really interesting look at what it's like to move to this country as an immigrant.

Gabby Reece - World Renowned Pro Volleyball Player, Model & Best-Selling Author.

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 12 Mar 2018 07:01:00 +0000

Gabby talks about growing up in St. Thomas and moving to America as a teenager, being a trailblazer in women's beach volleyball, what makes a good volley ball teammate, the intense underwater workout regimen she and her husband, World Class Surfer, Laird Hamilton, do and much more.

Asha Rangappa - Former FBI Special Agent for Counterintelligence/Anti-Terrorism, CNN Analyst & Lecturer Yale Univ. Inst. Global Affairs.

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 05 Mar 2018 13:41:19 +0000

Asha has such a diverse and interesting background, she talks with Paul about her barely making through FBI boot camp with broken ribs from a car accident. Her life as an FBI agent "flipping" spies (SO interesting how they do it), what Special Prosecutor Mueller's strategy is in the Russia probe, how it will play out and much more.

Oscar Special w/Legendary Director & Acting Coach Bob Krakower

Paul Mecurio — Sat, 03 Mar 2018 21:47:45 +0000

Legendary director and acting coach Bob Krakower returns to the show after the success of the Emmy Awards Specials he did with Paul (Bob got 15 out of 16 right in his Emmy predictions) to give a history of the Academy Awards and his predictions of who will win the 2018 Oscars. A fascinating look at the REAL factors that determine who wins. It will surprise you.

David Koechner, Actor/Comedian

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 26 Feb 2018 09:00:00 +0000

David co-stars in "Superior Donuts" on CBS, and is best known as Champ Kind in the "Anchorman" movies. David has great stories of how he got his starts at "Second City Improv" in Chicago, working with Will Ferrell and writer/director Adam McKay, gives us a very cool look in to his very involved process of creating his insanely funny and bizarre characters, talks his thoughts on politics and a lot more.

Jerry Greenfield - Co-Founder of Ben & Jerry's Ice cream

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 19 Feb 2018 09:00:00 +0000

A very cool behind-the-scenes look at the iconic ice cream brand. Hear the amazing story of how the company was founded, that Ben and Jerry learned how to make ice cream from a $5 course, how flavors are chosen, some flavors that never made it to market and the importance to Ben & Jerry's being socially and politically conscious.

James Altucher - Entrepreneur, Best-Selling Author, Investor.

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 12 Feb 2018 08:01:00 +0000

James is a world-reknowned Bitcoin expert and entrepreneur with an amazing story. He founded more than 20 companies, is a best-selling author, made millions from nothing 3 times and lost it all 3 times! He attempted suicide. He talks why he got rid of ALL his possessions, including his house, and kept only 15 things in a small bag that he lived from. James shares what he learned from his failures and much more.

Gotham Chopra - Director of Tom Brady Doc

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 05 Feb 2018 08:10:00 +0000

Director Gotham Chopra talks about making this doc of 5-time Super Bowl Champ Tom Brady. A fascinating look into what motivates Tom to pursue perfection, his disciplined workout and diet regimen, how he is truly just a regular guy who deals with set backs, his life at home and with his teammates, and much more.

Phil Rosenthal, Host of Netflix's "Somebody Feed Phil;" Creator of "Everybody Loves Raymond."

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 29 Jan 2018 16:00:08 +0000

Phil is hilarious in this conversation about his Netflix food travel show in which he is "Anthony Bourdain, if Anthony were afraid of EVERYTHING." We talk how he came to create the iconic sit-com, "Everybody Loves Raymond," his great stories about working with Ray Romano, how he thinks food is art, his investment in over 20 restaurants, and more.

Cenk Uygur, Founder and Host of "The Young Turks."

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 22 Jan 2018 08:01:00 +0000

Cenk is a visionary and tells his amazing story of creating "The Young Turks Network," the largest online news network in the world for millennials. We talk the state of politics and the media's coverage of politics today, and his plan for changing the traditional norms of politics and journalism in America.

Matty Staudt, Host of "Access Podcast" and Digital Program Director for iHeartRadio.

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 15 Jan 2018 08:00:00 +0000

Matty is one of the biggest names in radio and podcast production in the country. Very cool conversation about his early start in radio at just 16! Producing for Watergate celebrity, G. Gordon Liddy, his cutting edge podcast, being on the ground floor of "Stitcher" radio network and alot more.

Jeff Fager, Executive Producer of "60 Minutes"

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 08 Jan 2018 17:10:06 +0000

A fascinating discussion with Jeff about his New York Times Bestselling Book, "Fifty Years of 60 Minutes," including the history of "60 Minutes," what makes the show the gold standard in journalism and what his job entails in running this historic, important show.

Spike Feresten, Host of "Car Matchmaker" and "Spike's Car Radio," Writer for "Seinfeld"

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 01 Jan 2018 11:00:00 +0000

Spike talks his love of cars, writing on "Seinfeld" and famous episodes he wrote like, "The Soup Nazi," his weekend drives with Jerry Seinfeld, how Letterman got him into cars and more.

Cedric The Entertainer, Part 2

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 18 Dec 2017 16:54:01 +0000

Cedric talks about how he got started in comedy, how he got his name, race and ethnicity in America and more.

Cedric The Entertainer, Part 1

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 11 Dec 2017 17:10:38 +0000

Cedric talks about how he got started in comedy, how he got his name, race and ethnicity in America and more.

Kevin Brennan - Comedian - Seen on Conan, SNL, & Letterman - (w/Owner of Comedy Cellar - Noam Dworman)

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 04 Dec 2017 13:07:34 +0000

Recorded at the Comedy Cellar in NYC. Kevin and I talk about him being one of ten children, his stand-up, sexual harassment, why he food shops for his family late at night and more. The owner of the Comedy Cellar joins the discussion for his take on sexual harassment.

Paul Reiser - Comedian, Emmy Winning Actor, Producer.

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 27 Nov 2017 14:30:56 +0000

A talk with Paul about comedy, how amazing award-winning career and his new show on HULU, "There's Johnny" - a behind the scenes look at "The Tonight Show w/Johnny Carson."

Cindy Wilson, Founding Member, Vocalist of "The B-52s."

Paul Mecurio — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 07:57:34 +0000

Founding Member of B-52s, Cindy Wilson talks about forming "The B-52s", playing together for 40 years and her new album, "Change."

Chris Matthews. Host, Hardball-MSNBC.

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 02:41:00 +0000

Eye-opening talk with Chris about his terrific new book "Bobby Kennedy - A Raging Spirit." Fascinating and passionate new insight from Chris about who Bobby was, and his importance to America when he was alive and after his death.

Brian Kilmeade author of "Andrew Jackson and the Miracle in New Orleans" and co-host of "Fox and Friends."

Paul Mecurio — Tue, 07 Nov 2017 20:55:25 +0000

Brian Kilmeade discusses his latest book about Andrew Jackson and a little known battle led by Jackson that changed the course of history in America.

Best of Tommy Chong, Mick Foley, and Dr. Drew.

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 17:06:52 +0000

In case you missed these interviews. I loved talking with these 3 unique guys and was so excited about the interviews because all 3 were very cool, funny, and super interesting that I wanted you to hear some of my conversations with them.

Yossi Ghinsberg. Adventurer, Subject of Movie, "Jungle" Starring Daniel Radcliffe. A story of his harrowing survival in The Amazon for 3 weeks.

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 23 Oct 2017 14:05:33 +0000

Charlie Sykes - MSNBC Contributor, Author of "How the Right Lost Its Mind." A smart, reasonable, & insightful pundit.

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 16 Oct 2017 04:25:10 +0000

Nationally known Political Commentator Charlie Sykes explains how we came to have Donald Trump as President and how the conservative party has found itself in such a state of disarray.

Danny Clinch - Director/Photographer, Pearl Jam Documentary, "Let's Play Two."

Paul Mecurio — Tue, 10 Oct 2017 06:09:48 +0000

Documentary about "Pearl Jam" through the lens of the Chicago Cubs 2016 World Series run.

World-Renowned Trumpeter Keyon Harrold-Played with Jay Z, Rhianna, Beyonce, Michael Jackson & More.

Paul Mecurio — Sat, 07 Oct 2017 00:11:40 +0000

Great Jazz Tumpeteer, Keyon Harold talks about his art and playing with Jay Z, Rhianna, Beyonce, Michale Jackson and more.

Lisa Lampanelli - Grammy Winning Comedian, Comedy Central Roasts, Queen of Mean, Celebrity Apprentice. New Play "STUFFED."

Paul Mecurio — Tue, 03 Oct 2017 11:41:25 +0000

"Queen of Mean," Comedian from Comedy Central Roasts, Lisa Lampenelli talks her comedy and new off-Broadway play, "Stuffed."

Adam Savage, Co-Host "Mythbusters," Host - "Tested.Com"

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 25 Sep 2017 18:41:55 +0000

Science and television pioneer, Adam Savage, co-creator and co-host of "Mythbusters" joins "Inside Out" for a fascinating behind-the-scenes look into his life - how the ground-breaking show, "Mythbusters" came about and almost DIDN'T happen, why making a TV show is so hard at times, what has surprised him as a scientists over the years, challenges of raising kids, his exciting new projects on TV and the web, and much more.

Emmy Awards Show Follow-Up w/Renowned Director, Acting Coach Bob Krakower. We recap who won and lost and why.

Paul Mecurio — Wed, 20 Sep 2017 21:25:51 +0000

A recap of the 2017 Emmys. We checked predictions, who won, who lost and why.

"Emmy Awards" Special Episode w/Renowned Hollywood Director & Acting coach, Bob Krakower. Why Emmys invented. What they REALLY mean. And Bob's picks for winners.

Paul Mecurio — Fri, 15 Sep 2017 12:34:52 +0000

An expert look at how and why the Emmy Awards came about and what they really mean.

Kevin Nealon - Comedian, SNL Star.

Paul Mecurio — Tue, 12 Sep 2017 16:00:52 +0000

Really fun and funny conversation with the legendary comic and Star of Saturday Night Live, Showtime's "Weeds," Adam Sandler movies like, "Anger Management" and CBS's "Man with a Plan." Kevin talks about getting interested in comedy when he was 8 or 9, working on SNL, how he came up with the famous "Mr. Subliminal" character on SNL, playing Hanz and Franz with Dana Carvey, working with Adam Sandler and much more.

Comic Actor - Brian Huskey. Co-Star "People of Earth". TBS

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 04 Sep 2017 12:00:50 +0000

Hilarious Brian Huskey joins me to talk about Season 2 of TBS comedy, "People of Earth." You've seen him in everything - "Veep," "Children's Hospital," "The Mindy Project," etc. I had a blast in this interview with Brian. He's a great actor and improv actor and super funny in this interview. He talks about how they shoot "People of Earth" (really interesting), his leaking toilet, badminton and more. We cover it all!

Max Kellerman - Co-Host of ESPN's "First Take"

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 05:00:00 +0000

ESPN co-host of "FIRST TAKE," former co-host of "SportsNation" and HBO boxing analyst, Max Kellerman talks about his passion for sports as a kid growing up in New York City, his first broadcasting gig as a teenager, how he became a boxing broadcaster and how that lead to a national show of his own, and his thoughts on the state of sports.

Bryan Fogel - Director of "ICARUS" on Netflix

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 21 Aug 2017 05:00:00 +0000

"ICARUS" is an amazing documentary about the pervasive doping that takes place in sports world wide. In this truly audacious documentary Fogel (an amateur bike racer) would dope himself, observe the changes in his performance, and see if he could evade detection. In doing so, he was connected to a renegade Russian scientist, Dr. Grigory Rodchenkov, a pillar of his country's "anti-doping" program. Over dozens of Skype calls, urine samples, and badly administered hormone injections, Fogel and Rodchenkov grow closer despite shocking allegations that place Rodchenkov at the center of Russia's state-sponsored Olympic doping program. When the truth is more complex than imagined, and accusations of illegalities run to Russia's highest chains of command, the two realize they hold the power to reveal the biggest international sports scandal in living memory. This is really two stories in one!

Jay Williams-NBA Star, Duke All-American & ESPN Analyst

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 14 Aug 2017 05:00:00 +0000

Jaw-dropping talk with Jay. He's brutally honest about throwing away a limitless NBA career (the next Michael Jordan) with one stupid decision. Talks about his spiral into depression, addiction and suicidal thoughts and how he pulled himself out of it to become a big-time analyst on ESPN. This is a roller coaster story - edge of your seat - if there ever was one. Superstar success, unfathomable set-back, and redemption.

Adam Conover - "Adam Ruins Everything"

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 07 Aug 2017 05:00:00 +0000

Host of TruTV's hit show, "Adam Ruins Everything." A very cool show which reveals in a smart, funny way untold facts about ideas and goods/services taken for granted. A really fun conversation about how Adam took what's in his nature, "I learn something and try to tell people in conversation, but when I tell them, they are annoyed," and turned it into a hit show. We discuss how the show is researched and shot, topics he doesn't want to debunk (like religion), how sketch comedy helped him discover the show's character, why a downturn in his career was a GOOD thing, and much more. A very unique, cool guy who you'll be glad you learned more about.

Madchild, platinum-selling hip-hop artist, talks about his latest album The Darkest Hour - a reflection of his darker times battling opiate addiction.

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 31 Jul 2017 05:00:00 +0000

A really cool conversation about his beginnings as a kid in Canada, his writing process, where he gets his inspiration for his songs (something you wouldn't expect), how he turned his life around from drug addiction and running with the wrong people (he was banned from the U.S. for a while) and why he sees hip-hop as a lasting art form that will always be important. A really interesting look into hip-hop and one of it's biggest stars. I love tis interview because we learn about "process" in creating music.

Kristin Chenoweth - Emmy & Tony Award winning Actress and Singer.

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 24 Jul 2017 14:07:48 +0000

Emmy & Tony Award winning actress and singer, Kristin Chenoweth. An amazingly versatile performer Kristin has starred on TV in "Mom," "Trial and Error," "Glee" and "The Good Wife," and in the films, "Deck the Halls," with Danny DeVito and Matthew Broderick, "RV" with Robin Williams, "Bewitched" with Nicole Kidman, and "The Pink Panther" with Steve Martin. A funny, revealing conversation about acting, her singing career, and the love of her life--her dog Maddie. Kristin describes her start, her training, how she approaches roles and how she juggles her international singing career with her stage, TV, film acting doing it ALL at such a high level.

Don Scardino. Emmy Winning Director and Producer.

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 17 Jul 2017 05:00:00 +0000

Don is a legend in comedy, he produced and directed "30 Rock," just came off directing "2 Broke Girls," and is currently directing, "The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt." Don has worked with such stars as, Alec Baldwin, Tina Fey, Steve Carrel, (he directed "The Incredible Burt Wonderstone.") and more. Don has GREAT stories about working on iconic sit-coms, hitting it big as a child actor, acting with comedy greats Martin Short, Eugene Levy, Dave Thomas and his over 1,000 performances of "Jesus Christ Superstar." If you watch TV, been to a play or see films you've seen Don's work. This is a rare look at how a genius like Don works as a director and what makes him so great.

Ernie Johnson. Emmy Winning host of TNT's "Inside the NBA."

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 05:00:00 +0000

Ernie, with Charles Barkley, Shaq and Kenny Smith hosts one of the best shows on TV. Ernie is an amazing guy with great stories from his 28 years of broadcasting. He has hilarious stories from his new book, "Unscripted: The Unpredicable Moments that Make Life Extrordinary," about how he manages those 3 NBA greats during a broadcast (like the time he got mad at Barkely and made him pay on the air!). Ernie talks about adopting 3 kids, one with MS, as a kid hanging out with Hall of Famer Hank Aaron, and has an interesting take on the role religion plays in his life. Ernie is funny, insightful, and open in this interview. You have seen this guy on TV for years, but you can REALLY get to know him in this interview.

John Ross Bowie - Actor

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 03 Jul 2017 05:00:00 +0000

John is a really terrific comedic actor. He's made over 50 TV appearances and is best known starring as Jimmy DiMeo in the ABC show, Speechless and for playing Barry Kripke - the lisping physicist - on The Big Bang Theory. We have a lot of fun talking about everything from working as a copywriter and quitting to be an actor, his start at UCB Improv Theater, working with great improv actors- Rob Corddry, Brian Huskey and Seth Morris, how improv training is so helpful in sit-com acting, and the affect starring in Speechless (with it's focus of inclusion of those with disabilities) has changed the way he looks at the world. A really cool conversation and John's hilarious in it.

Lauren Zander - Life Coach

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 26 Jun 2017 09:00:00 +0000

Lauren Zander, Life Coach. Lauren is the co-founder of "Handel Group" and has a very unique, really effective approach to get people to fix things in their life that aren’t working. We talk about her new book, and about the methods she uses to get folks to clean up their life, for instance, staying committed to losing weight, getting off drugs or not being an asshole in relationships. We have alotta laughs along the way as we realize I'm hopeless. This will really open your eyes to a way to live a better quality of life. She's a ballbuster but she gets people to "fix their shit" as she says.

Billy Gardell

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 19 Jun 2017 09:00:00 +0000

Billy Gardell, star of hit CBS show "Mike and Molly" and a great comedian. Billy is really terrific in this episode, he's super honest - we really get to know him, like how he got started in comedy being a seater at a comedy club, his passion for stand-up, how he got the lead role in "Mike and Molly" with Melissa McCarthy (amazing story), how important family is, his current role playing Colonel Tom Parker (Elvis' Manager) and more. This is a a fun, complete interview that covers so much ground.

Justin Silver, comedian and Dave Donnefeld, writer

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 12 Jun 2017 05:00:00 +0000

Justin is a terrific stand-up based in NYC who's appeared on Comedy Central and hosted his own show on CBS. Dave is a writer who authored a book with Justin called, "The Language of Dogs." A very cool conversation about Justin's background and life, comedy, how Justin came to discover he had natural ability with dogs, how he and Dave worked together to help turn Justin's passion into a business training and fostering dogs with Dave and ultimately a hit TV show on CBS called, "Dogs In The City" that Justin hosted and Dave was a big part of. A really interesting look into a couple of very unique guys, as well as animal behavior and dog training from a perspective you haven't heard before.

Dr. Drew Pinsky on Kathy Griffin, Trump, and more!

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 05 Jun 2017 14:21:40 +0000

Dr. Drew Pinsky joins me to talk the Kathy Griffin - bloody Donald Trump head controversy, intolerance in politics, narcism, the harm social media and our phone obsessions are doing to us, Teen Mom Show and much more. Really fun, interesting chat that covers a lot of ground.

Virginia Grohl - mother of FOO FIGHTERS' DAVE GROHL.

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 29 May 2017 15:30:00 +0000

Virginia Grohl, mother of FOO FIGHTERS' DAVE GROHL talks about her amazing book where she interviews the moms of 18 world-famous musicians like DR DRE, PHARRELL, ADAM LEVINE, GARY CLARK, JR., DAVE MATTHEWS, ZACH BROWN, AMY WINEHOUSE, MICHAEL STIPE, MIKE D (of THE BEASTIE BOYS) to share their experiences raising their musically gifted kids. Great stories from these moms and their rock star musical kids. One of the best books I've read in ten years. A really cool look at what these musical geniuses were like as kids, how they got their start and how important their moms were in their development as musicians and people.

Sandy Gallin - Hollywood Mogul

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 22 May 2017 05:00:00 +0000

The Beatles, Richard Pryor, Michael Jackson, Whoppi Goldberg, Cher, Dolly Parton, Mariah Carey, Nicole Kidman, Renée Zellweger - all stars who Sandy worked with and shaped their careers. He is one of the most powerful figures in the entertainment business. Sandy has a great story about Richard Pryor and urination and a lot more to say. His close inner circle of friends include, Barbra Streisand, Jon Bon Jovi, Barry Diller, David Geffen, Calvin Klein, and Donna Karan. A world class producer he has produced such films, "Father of the Bride," and "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Straight Talk."

Mistress Carrie - Radio Host

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 15 May 2017 05:00:00 +0000

Carrie is a legend in national radio, she's been working 19 years at the biggest rock station in Boston, WAAF, as afternoon drive host and music director. She's very opinionated and hilarious. You will want to hang with her after hearing this interview. We talk her working in the family bakery as a kid, being a ballsy roadie, then intern at WAAF and moving her way up to being a huge on-air talent, her divorce (very interesting), what she wants in a man (not a pussy), meat slicers, and visiting troops in Iraq & Afghanistan. You will feel like you have known Carrie all your life.

Colin Quinn

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 08 May 2017 14:47:04 +0000

My friend and the GREAT comedian Colin Quinn sits down for a great conversation about race, being Irish, the overly sensitive world we live in, how being too PC is killing all of us, how he remains so prolific in his writing, his one-man shows and more. Colin is hilarious in this interview but also gives you a glimpse in to how he thinks and where his brilliant comedy comes from. You will REALLY feel you know him after hearing this. Release date - 05/08/17

Tom Barnard - Radio legend, Host of "The Tom Barnard Show" on KQRS in Minnesota

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 01 May 2017 05:00:00 +0000

Tom Barnard. Radio legend, Host of "The Tom Barnard Show" on KQRS in Minnesota. Tom has the biggest radio show in Minnesota and the Mid-West. Tom is a close friend and a great guy, He's old school so it's fun to talk with Tom, he is not "PC." We talk everything from me being a pain in the ass to where the best place to eat is in Minneapolis to his deep voice to race and more. On his radio show and Westwood One podcast, "The Tom Barnard Show" Tom says whatever the hell he wants and that's what makes him so compelling to listen to? Release date 05/01/17

Bobcat Goldthwait

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 24 Apr 2017 20:30:46 +0000

This is an episode of a talk show I created called, "The Paul Mercurio Show" (I struggled with the name). Bobcat was my guest, and this is an amazing look into one of the most groundbreaking comedians of our time. Bob talks about how his father influenced his "unique" comedic point of view, how he developed the "screaming" chracter, setting the Tonight Show set on fire, his daughter's "time of the month," and how he had to ditch the "screaming guy" and turn a page to do the kind of comedy and filmmaking he is now passionate about. A true artist, Bob's is an amazing story.

Tommy Chong. Groundbreaking comedian, actor, writer, producer and marijuana activist.

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 17 Apr 2017 05:00:00 +0000

We tall about Tommy's days as part of the famous Cheech & Chong comedy team, how the two met, and started working together and what made them one of the most successful comedy teams in the history of show business. We also talk about Tommy's beginnings as a musician, his relationship with Motown world famous producer Berry Gordy and The Jackson 5, his introduction to comedy, how he writes his material and more. I got a contact high talking to him and I was all the way across country when we spoke.

Dr. Annette Nunez – Autism Expert, Author and Founder of Breakthrough Interventions

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 10 Apr 2017 05:00:00 +0000

LLC, a multi-dimensional therapeutic program with specialized one-on-one programs at home and in school for children with autism. She is a licensed psychotherapist and has worked with children with ASD and other related disorders for over 20 years. Dr. Nunez’s mission is to enrich the lives of children by providing academic, behavioral, cognitive and social support so that each child will be integrated into general educational classrooms, be able to develop friendships with peers, and become productive, independent individuals. She received a BA in Psychology, an MS in Marriage and Family Therapy and a Ph.D. in Quantitative Research Methods with a specialization in Child Development. Release date - 04/10/17

Rabbi Mark Borovitz

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 03 Apr 2017 22:56:49 +0000

This the most surprising, eye-opening interview I've done. Rabbi Mark was a mobster, gangster, con man, gambler, thief, and drunk. At 14 his father died. Within months, he was selling stolen goods for the mob, beginning a twenty-year life of crime that ran the gamut from bar hustles and con games to check-cashing scams. In prison, he played every angle and then some. Mark talks about his checkered past and how while in prison he found the keys to saving his soul by helping others which he does to this day. He is the rabbi at Beit T'Shuvah in Los Angeles, The House of Return, a rehabilitation facility for addicts of all kinds. And has dedicated his life to helping those with substance abuse and other problems. This is an AMAZING story. Release date - 04/03/17

Todd Glass - Comedian

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 27 Mar 2017 05:31:03 +0000

Todd has a great take on things, smart, angry and funny as hell. We get into how he started doing comedy in high school -- he found out the hard way practicing medicine in High School was illegal. We talk what makes for a good and bad comedy club, dealing with hecklers, and people who hit their kids ... my mom used to hit me with her shoe. That's why I don't wear shoes. Enjoy! Release date - 03/27/17

Tom Fontana - Emmy winning TV show creator, writer, producer

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 20 Mar 2017 05:20:03 +0000

Tom created the groundbreaking HBO series "Oz" and NBC's "Homicide: Life on the Street," among others. "Oz" set the stage for serialized dramas with flawed characters like "The Sopranos," "Game of Thrones" and more. Tom also is known for "Copper," "Borgia," and "St. Elsewhere." My good friend Tom talks writing at a very young age, like play at the age of 9 and at 11 writing a book where people could get pregnant without touching each other. We discuss his unique writing process -- you gotta hear it -- what he wants people to take from his amazing body of work, how it is much harder to get creative freedom in television these days and much, much more. This is amazing insight into one of the most brilliant writers and producers in the last half century. No joke!

Michael Imperioli - Emmy Winner for playing "Christopher" on "The Sopranos."

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 13 Mar 2017 05:00:00 +0000

One of the most interesting interviews I've done, Michael has great stories about acting in "Goodfellas" opposite legends, Robert DeNiro and Joe Pesci and how he prepared for the big scene where Pesci kills his character - fascinating look at how a great actor like Michael works. He also talks about the iconic show "The Sopranos," what it's like working with the great Director, Spike Lee, his movie "The Wannabes," Buddhism and much more. Release date - 03/13/17

Actor Rob Corddry. From "Ballers," “Children’s Hospital,” “The Daily Show,” “Pain & Gain,” and “Hot Tub Time Machine."

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 06 Mar 2017 06:00:00 +0000

A great chat with my friend Rob. We worked together on “The Daily Show” for years and talk about everything from his great TV and movie career, including how his days on “The Daily Show” got him his big start. How he copied Stephen Colbert’s character, responding to people on twitter, his fascination with Michael Bay and what it is about his sweat glands that require him to have an industrial strength air conditioner. This was a lot of fun. Rob is hilarious as always. Release date - 03/06/17

Zach Sang, Radio Host, Zach Sang Show

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 27 Feb 2017 12:00:00 +0000

Zach has done over 10,000 interviews with every major celebrity from Justin Bieber to Ben Stiller. He's the youngest national radio host in the history of radio. His show is on 30 Top 40 radio stations all over the country reaching millions. Zach gets personal describing his parents breaking up, how he felt like he didn't fit in as a kid and how that was one reason he turned to radio. He became an Internet radio star at just 14 when he started broadcasting nightly from his parent's home. Really cool window in to how he produces his radio show and more. This is a side of Zach people rarely see-very revealing. Oh and he's really funny too. Release date - 02/27/17

Lynette Carolla, Host of "For Crying Out Loud Podcast," wife of Adam Carolla.

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 20 Feb 2017 06:00:00 +0000

This is a really funny conversation with Lynette, who talks about being a wife, CEO, mom, host of a podcast. We get into what its like being married to professional complainer and podcast giant, Adam Carolla. She has hilarious stories about their first date, how entertaining and challenging it is living and working with the demanding Adam, her trying to be a calming influence over Adam and how he rarely listens. We also talk about Lynette growing up in California and working in entertainment before meeting Adam. Release Date - 02/20/17

Frangela - Comedians

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 13 Feb 2017 06:00:00 +0000

Frances Callier and Angela V. Shelton are real life best friends. They met at Second City Theatre, where they polished their talents as writers and comedy satirists and use those talents in appearances on NBC, MSNBC and Vh-1, as well in movies and sit-coms. We have an absolutely hilarious and eye-opening conversation about their one-of-a-kind mothers, how they met and came to be a comedy duo, and the current political climate. Smart, funny and super honest, Fangela can also be heard on their podcast, "The Final Word with Frangela." They can also be seen on "Stephanie Miller's Sexy, Liberal Tour." Release Date - 02/13/17

The Skalr Brothers - Comedians

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 06 Feb 2017 06:00:00 +0000

My good friends join me for a really great talk about their amazing father who had a big influence on them and their comedy. How as teenagers growing up in St. Louis they had the guts to start stand up and even enter contests. How their act has developed and their love of comedy from a young age. A really cool look into these guys that you haven't heard anywhere else. Release Date - 02/06/17

Dr. Drew Pinsky

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 30 Jan 2017 06:00:00 +0000

Dr. Drew Pinsky. A great conversation with my good friend about Donald Trump and narcissism and what causes a person to be a narcissist. We talk about other fascinating areas of psychiatric medicine. Drew gets into the different ways mental healthcare can be approached and what is wrong with our health care coverage and more. We also talk about Dr. Phil and how he treats people and how his wife Susan sends the most entertaining test anyone on the planet. You can hear Drew on the iTunes top-rated Dr. Drew Podcast and The Adam and Drew Show co-hosted by Adam Carolla. Release Date - 01/30/17 #trump #drdrew #paulmecurio

Artie Lange

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 23 Jan 2017 06:00:00 +0000

A great comedian and friend, we talk sports, comedy and Artie talks VERY candidly about his troubles with drugs and his being clean. It's a VERY honest & revealing look into what Artie has dealt with in his life and how he sees things more clearly now. He's amazing in this conversation - VERY funny too. As a thank you I gave him a bag of heroin. That's ok, right? Release Date - 01/23/17 #paulmecurio #artielange

Christopher Titus: Star and Creator of "Titus" on Fox and host of the "Titus Podcast."

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 16 Jan 2017 16:48:00 +0000

I've always admired Chris as a stand up. He's a very rare comic, one of the only guys who consistently talks about very personal, revealing events in his life. He's a brilliant standup! This interview covers so much interesting stuff, we talk about everything from his tough childhood with his boozing, womanizing Dad and his Mom with mental issues, to how he got and lost his Fox show. Release Date - 01/16/17

Syndicated Radio Hosts: Todd N' Tyler

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 16:55:47 +0000

They've had one of the most successful syndicated radio shows in the country for the past 20 years. These two guys and their producer Luke, are one of the funniest and nicest guys I've worked in radio. We talk about their cool path to being a great radio team, how they've gotten in trouble in the past (it involves hookers and cops) and more. It's a hilarious interview. Theirs is the most fun, natural radio you will EVER hear. No bells or whistles or "wacky" bits. If they catch you doing a joke from your act you're dead meat. After you hear this you will want to be listeners of their show forever. This is a fun one people. Enjoy! Release Date - 01/09/17

Jeff Fager - "60 Minutes"

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 02 Jan 2017 11:00:00 +0000

Executive Producer & Chairman of CBS News. A rare insider's conversation with this multiple Emmy & Peabody Award winner who is and has been at the pinnacle of broadcast journalism in America for over 30 years. Jeff's only the 2nd Executive Producer in the 50 year history of "60 Minutes." A fascinating look into what it's like to work with giants, Mike Wallace, Morley Safer, Ed Bradley, Charlie Rose & more, Jeff describes the standards that make "60 Minutes" the gold standard, he gives great advice to aspiring journalists, takes us on the ultimate office tour of amazing memorabilia and has a very interesting personal Trump story. Release date - 01- 02-17

#60minutes #jefffager #trump #journalists #newsmakers

Jamie Flam

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 26 Dec 2016 22:06:22 +0000

Jamie Flam, booker of the famed Hollywood Improv as well as a comedy writer, producer and performer. This is a unique insider's perspective that can't be heard anywhere else about what it's like to book one of the biggest and most influential comedy clubs in the country where such comedy heavyweights as Richard Pryor, Andy Kaufman, Lewis Black,Edie Murphy, David Spade have performed. Jamie talks about how his own comedy and musical influences play a part in booking "The Improv" and has great, funny stories about being a comedy fan at a young age and pursuing comedy early on. Jamie co-hosts a really cool podcast, "The Long Shot," that I had a great time as a guest on. Release Date - 12/26/16 #JamieFlam #comedy #theimprov

Tom Dreesen

Paul Mecurio — Tue, 20 Dec 2016 21:32:07 +0000

Tom Dreesen. Comedian. A comedian's comedian, Tom has been a close friend and mentor to a generation of great comics including, David Letterman, Jay Leno, Bill Maher, Sam Kinison, Bill Hicks and many more, Dreesen has made over 500 appearances on national TV, including more that 60 on The Tonight Show and was a favorite guest of David Letterman, and frequently hosted the show in Letterman’s absence. For 13 years he toured and opened for Frank Sinatra. Tom has amazing inside stories about working and touring with Frank, as well as about working in LA as a comic at the famed Comedy Store in the hey day of comedy in the 70s & 80s. This is a time travel through the best parts of show business history by a guy who was at the center of it with the biggest names in the history of entertainment. 12/20/16

Greek

Paul Mecurio — Tue, 13 Dec 2016 00:17:35 +0000

Greek. Host of The Penhouse Radio Show on 94.3 Real Radio in Palm Beach, FL. One of the biggest radio shows in the country. Greek is 1 in a trillion. Hilarious, really quick and has hilarious stories from his life about gambling, getting his father to loan him money, running dry cleaning businesses in NYC and working in the record business in NYC and a lot more. We cover everything. This interview flew by. He has stories you will tell your friends about!

Nathan East

Paul Mecurio — Tue, 06 Dec 2016 19:15:37 +0000

Nathan East. World Renowned bass player who has performed with such greats as Eric Clapton, Michael Jackson, George Harrison, Phil Collins, Stevie Wonder, Daft Punk, and Herbie Hancock. Nathan is also founder of the great jazz band, "Fourplay." The likes of Clapton and Phil Collins play on Nathan's albums as well. If you heard a song, Nathan probably played on it. This is an amazing window into how great musicians like Nathan make music. We talk why the bass is such an important instrument what it's like playing with Clapton, Phil Collins and Anita Baker. And Nathan has a chilling story how he was supposed to fly in the helicopter that crashed and took the life of Stevie Ray Vaughn.

Jay Mohr

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 28 Nov 2016 23:44:00 +0000

Jay Mohr: Comedian, Actor. From SNL, "Jerry Maguire" & "Pay it Forward." Host of "Mohr Stories" Podcast and the radio show, "Jay Mohr Sports". Jay's a good friend so it's just 2 guys hangin' out--the best! He broke big in "Jerry Maguire" playing a sleazy agent opposite Tom Cruise. We have a really fun conversation about doing stand up together in NYC and what you have to do to become good at it. Jay also talks about his big acting roles, panic attacks, his SNL days, and more. A lot of laughs and really candid talk as well. This is Jay at his best, funny and SUPER HONEST!

My Makeover of Thanksgiving.- A New and Improved Holiday. From The Bob & Tom Radio Show

Paul Mecurio — Wed, 23 Nov 2016 18:33:33 +0000

Thanksgiving is a great American tradition but it needs a makeover, here are some of my suggestions. Happy Thanksgiving everyone.

Dave Attell

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 17:51:47 +0000

Comedian Dave Attell. Dave is a good friend and the most brilliant comedian working today. His brain needs to be put in the Smithsonian, probably best after he is dead, I think he needs it right now. People need to study how his mind works because there is no one more inventive, twisted, smart and funny than Dave. He is also a very nice human being and very supportive of other comics and someone with high ethical standards. We talk how Dave got started, growing up in Long Island, going to NYU, how he approaches his material and the state of stand up comedy right now. Dave doesn't do a lot of long-form interviews so this is a really special episode.

Rob Reiner

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 14 Nov 2016 22:16:11 +0000

Rob Reiner. Legendary Director and Star of "All in the Family." What can I say, Rob is a hero of mine with credits to his name as a director including,"This is Spinal Tap," "The Princess Bride," "When Harry Met Sally," and "A Few Good Men." He was also one of the stars ("Meat Head") of the iconic sit-com, "All in the Family." We talk his storied career, his famous dad, Carl Reiner, working with greats like Billy Crystal and Tom Hanks, and his newest film, Being Charlie, which is a very personal one that he directs and his son wrote about his son's addiction and recovery. His son Nick joins me with Rob to discuss his harrowing life of drugs and what it was like making this film with his dad. We talk politics too, as Rob is a very active politically in the world of democratic politics. This is an wide-ranging, really fun, candid conversation with one of Hollywood's brilliant directors and comedy minds.

Tom Barnard

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 07 Nov 2016 18:59:42 +0000

Tom Barnard. Radio legend, Host of "The Tom Barnard Show" on KQRS in Minnesota. Tom has the biggest radio show in Minnesota and the Mid-West. He has a great backstory, coming up from the streets to be a radio star for more than 30 years. We talk a lot of things like, how the views of race and ethnicity have changed over the years and what about people annoys Tom-its hilarious. This is a really fun look into a dynamic radio star who has commanded the air waves for years with his edgy, take no prisoners show. Also check out his own podcast on Westwood One "The Tom Barnard Show."

Stone Cold Steve Austin: Part 2 of 2

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 31 Oct 2016 15:48:19 +0000

Stone Cold Steve Austin. This is an eye-opening interview that I REALLY love because it took me down roads I didn't think we would go. It's a behind-the-scenes perspective on pro wrestling both avid and non-avid fans will really enjoy. Steve and I talk about his early days as a professional wrestler, the eerie similarities between the process a pro wrestler and comic go through to define their personas and of course. We also talk about Steve's life as an actor and a whole lot more. Please check this out, it's going to really enlighten you to pro wrestling in a way you didn't expect.

Stone Cold Steve Austin: Part 1 of 2

Paul Mecurio — Tue, 25 Oct 2016 17:30:34 +0000

Brooke Baldwin

Paul Mecurio — Fri, 14 Oct 2016 23:40:42 +0000

CNN Anchor Brooke Baldwin. My friend Brooke is a terrific journalist. She is a Peabody finalist and anchors the afternoon hours on CNN. I've appeared on her show, she is a tough, well-informed, and fair interviewer. I love this interview because it gives us a window into someone we see every day who has an impact on how we get our news but someone we know very little about. Brooke talks about how she got started in journalism, what her day is like covering breaking news, her world travels and a whole lot more.

Lewis Black

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 03 Oct 2016 16:15:02 +0000

Lewis Black - billiant comedian and my good friend (yes I have friends), talks about everything from comedy, to acting, to writing plays, to us writing "The Daily Show - Back in Black" segment together. We also get to hear his girly ringtone. Lewis has been a good friend for a long time and it's an honor to have him on the show.

Bob Costas

Paul Mecurio — Thu, 22 Sep 2016 18:39:45 +0000

Bob Costas, legendary sports broadcaster and Paul's friend who has appeared in Paul's Sports Comedy Show on HBO, talks about his beginnings in broadcasting and some of the cool jobs he's had going back to calling minor league hockey games for a team that was the basis of the team in "Slipshot." A great story. Bob tells what got him hooked on broadcasting as a kid in St. Louis, his love of baseball and the nuance needed to make a game come alive as a broadcaster. A really cool conversation you have never heard before with the best broadcaster out there.

Frank Caliendo

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 16:24:25 +0000

Frank Caliendo, hilarious comedian and the best impressionist out there. He had his own show on TBS, "Frank TV" and appeared regularly on FOX NFL Sunday. He also appears on ESPN. My favorite impression he does, Jon Gruden. He made his name doing Hall of Fame NFL Coach, John Madden. His Morgan Freeman is insanely good, especially when you consider Frank's a white guy, at least that's what he claims. We talk about Frank's process for preparing a new person to impersonate, his hilarious father, his influences as a comedian, how he came to start doing impressions, his love of ping pong and more.

Nick Bollittieri

Paul Mecurio — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 17:08:40 +0000

With it being the week of the U.S. Tennis Open I thought I'd bring you and interview with the controversial, Nick Bollettieri - THE premier tennis coach and mentor in the sport. He has coached the top players in the sport such as Andre Agassi, Serena Williams, Jim Courier, Boris Becker, Monica Seles, and countless others. We talk about his career in tennis, what it was like being an influence in the illustrious careers of such tennis greats and how he came to be such a great, powerful figure in the ultra-competitive sport of pro tennis.

Meredith Vieira

Paul Mecurio — Tue, 23 Aug 2016 18:58:13 +0000

Meredith Vieira, Host of "The Meredith Vieira Show," "The View," "The Today Show," "Who Wants to be a Millionaire" and "60 Minutes." A super fun interview with my good friend - talk about being her Emmy award winning work as a journalist & host, growing up in Rhode Island (we are both from there), not wearing underwear, the crush I have alway had on her and why she would NEVER have dated me! A really great chat.

Dave Holmes

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 15 Aug 2016 17:22:17 +0000

Dave Holmes. Dave was a fixture on MTV in the early 2000's as a host. He's gone on to host shows on FX and write weekly TV recaps for Vulture.com. We chat about his Nerdist podcast, his experiences managing live crowds and what it was like coming out.

Rob Cesternino

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 08 Aug 2016 16:42:24 +0000

Rob has a podcast where he talks about strategic Reality TV Shows like Survivor, Big Brother, The Amazing Race and Celebrity Apprentice. "Rob Has A Podcast " has won People’s Choice Podcast Awards. Rob is a former two-time Survivor contestant and was named the "Horny Manipulator" by the Survivor fans, He talks how he found his way on to Survivor, reveals what some of the strategies are to win and his obsession with Bob Barker.

Jimmy Dore

Paul Mecurio — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 17:34:29 +0000

This week I talk to Jimmy Dore, a very funny, political comedian and radio personality. We have a smart, funny discussion about his recent book,"Your Country is Just Not That Into You." We discuss our politcal system, and how the media, government, and banks have been slowly ruining the American economy. We also get into his start in Comedy, what makes for good and bad comedy and comedy clubs and alot more. Jimmy is so great in this interview because he shows how he uses his comedy to really make some killer, smart points about everything under the sun.

Carnie Wilson

Paul Mecurio — Wed, 20 Jul 2016 19:57:13 +0000

Carnie Wilson. Founding member of the chart-topper band "Wilson Phillips", talk show host, and daughter of "Beach Boy" Brian Wilson. Carnie is amazing; really funny, poignant, and a little nutty! This conversation runs the gambit - from talking about forming her band and creating music, to finding her musical genius father in the pool with all his clothes on with "The Who's" Keith Moon, to recording her farts and playing them for us! You have to hear how this podcast ends. Hilarious!

Anthony Cumia

Paul Mecurio — Wed, 29 Jun 2016 13:56:51 +0000

Anthony Cumia. Host of "The Anthony Cumia Show" and formerly of the hugely popular Opie & Anthony Show. We talk about his days on Opie & Anthony, my being on that show as a guest, the fun we had and some of the stupid but hilarious pranks we did (you have to listen to hear what they were). He has a great story about how he and Opie came together, what got the show canceled at one point and ulimately what got him fired from the show. And he can't stop thinking about Catheters when he watches Fox News. Anthony is funny and very revealing in this sit-down that is a great listen for his hard-core and casual fans alike.

Paul Reiser

Paul Mecurio — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 19:39:28 +0000

Emmy and Golden Globe Winning Comedian, Actor, Paul Reiser. Paul is a comic legend. He created and starred in the huge hit, "Mad About You." Paul has a fascinating story about how "Mad About You" was created, his efforts to make the show as realistic as possible, and some really funny stories about acting opposite Emmy and Golden Globe Winning actress Helen Hunt. This is a great look behind the scenes of an iconic show. Paul also has great stories about starting stand up in NYC with Jerry Seinfeld and Larry Miller and what is was like being one of the major comics during the comedy boom of the late 70s and 80s. It's a really cool look into that world from one of the 3 biggest comedians working at that time.

Bill Burr

Paul Mecurio — Wed, 22 Jun 2016 15:45:25 +0000

Comedian Bill Burr. My friend Bill has one of the most astute, original and well-honed comedic points of view of any comedian today. We talk his hilarious animated show "F is for Family" on Netflix, politics, why people can suck at times, our beloved New England Patriots (he's from Boston and I'm from Rhode Island), his start in comedy working in NYC, and more. This is Bill at his best, unrestrained and funny as hell.

Paul McCartney

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 13 Jun 2016 18:30:16 +0000

Bryan Cranston

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 13 Jun 2016 18:27:33 +0000

Bryan Cranston. 4-Time Emmy Winner for his role as Walter White in "Breaking Bad." A brilliant actor, Bryan talks about, "Breaking Bad," his latest film "Trumbo," and the era of blacklisting in Hollywood, how his difficult childhood coming from a broken home led him to feel "lost," and how acting helped him find direction in his life and much more. Bryan also has very interesting insights into what is right and wrong with our current political system. A fascinating conversation that gives you a real window into Bryan, not just as an actor, in ways never heard before.

Stephen Colbert - Emmy Winner - "The Late Show w/Stephen Colbert," "The Colbert Report"

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 13 Jun 2016 18:23:47 +0000

Stephen Colbert of "The Late Show." Stephen and I talk about our days working together on "The Daily Show," his experiences leading up to working on "The Daily Show" and how the "The Colbert Report" was created. Stephen also gives us a really cool, exclusive behind the scenes blow-by-blow of the Daft Punk controversy on his show and explains why I'm his idol (ok, that last part not so much).

Michael Ian Black

Paul Mecurio — Fri, 10 Jun 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Comedian, Writer, Michael Ian Black. A very original, prolific comedy voice, Michael is one of the founders of the ground-breaking sketch group, "The State" on MTV. Michael has starred in "The Jim Gaffigan Show," "Viva Vareity," "Stella," "Ed" and the movie, "Wet Hot Summer." We have a very cool, fun conversation about Michael's current comedy special, his book, having kids, why he can write a children's book as well as anyone, his funny political views, his childhood with a very interesting, eye-opening episode involving his mom and dad ... and more.

Linas Phillips

Paul Mecurio — Thu, 29 Oct 2015 19:29:27 +0000

Actor Linas Phillips. Talks about acting, being in "Eastbound and Down," waking 1,000 miles following filmmaker Werner Herzog, making films, his latest film produced by Jay and Mark Duplass which he stars in - "Manson Family Vacation," and more.

Brian Scott McFadden

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 21:34:17 +0000

Brian Scott McFadden, comedian and premiere voice over actor. Brian is hilarious, he's appeared on The Late Show w/David Letterman, The Late, Late Show w/Craig Ferguson and is a huge voice over actor. He's the voice of the #1 Sheep in the Serta Mattress Commercials, has been heard in Ice Age 2, and was the voice of the Talking Monkey in the Budweiser Super Bowl commercial. He's also appeared in the Ben Stiller film, "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty." We insult each other a lot and have a great talk about growing up a child star, having a famous father and stage mother and why stand up has been so important to him.

Larry Miller

Paul Mecurio — Sun, 19 Apr 2015 20:33:18 +0000

Legendary Comedian and actor, Larry Miller. One of Hollywood's most recognizable faces, Larry has appeared in over 100 films and TV shows, starring alongside Richard Gere and Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman, in The Princess Diaries, The Nutty Professor, and numerous appearances on The Tonight Show w/Jay Leno and The Late Show w/David Letterman. Larry started comedy in NYC with Jerry Seinfeld and Paul Reiser and is part of that group of legendary comedians who made their mark after George Carlin and Richard Pryor. Larry has great stories about his early days - coming up with material by walking the NYC streets with Jerry Seinfeld and observing life, how all these great comedians of that time would help each others with their acts and what a terrible bartender Larry was.

Atomic Moms

Paul Mecurio — Sun, 12 Apr 2015 21:31:26 +0000

Bianca Kajlich and Ellie Knaus are two of hollywood's hottest actresses, appearing on such hit shows as NBC's "Undateable," CBS's "Rules of Engagements," ABC's "Happy Endings," and in the hit feature films "Made of Honor" and "The Rocker." They also host the hilarious podcast, "Atomic Moms." This interview is so fun because it covers a lot of interesting, varied topics including, working in television, not mentally beating yourself up, marriage, Ellie's breasts, aka "Her Boys," cutting, "squirt camp" (you have to listen) and making out in cars.

John Riggi, Writer & Director on 30 Rock

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 23 Mar 2015 03:35:40 +0000

John Riggi. Producer, writer, director, comedian. You've probably heard of some of the shows he's worked on, WIll & Grace, The Comeback, 30 Rock? Great chat with John - talks about working on 30 Rock with Tina Fey, Alec Baldwin and Tracy Morgan, what it's like to work as a writer & producer on some of the biggest comedy shows, and how TV shows get made. John is one of TV's heavy hitters; Entertaining insider stories, hilarious conversation and a great story about taking his mom to Paris!

Thomas Friedman - The New York Times

Paul Mecurio — Tue, 13 Jan 2015 22:32:44 +0000

Thomas Friedman is an internationally renowned author, reporter, and the foreign affairs columnist for The New York Times, not to mention a recipient of three Pulitzer Prizes and the author of six bestselling books. He appears regularly on "Charlie Rose," CNN, NBC, CBS and ABC as a commentator. In this fascinating conversation, Friedman discusses his days as a youth in Minnesota caddying for pro golfer Chi Chi Rodriguez, learning the ropes as a journalist traveling the world, the state of affairs internationally and more. Hear from THE authority on international affairs about international politics, terrorism, North Korea, Islam, ISIS, the U.S., the use of the internet and social media as weapon of terror and more.

Gilbert Gottfried LIVE from NYC's Comedy Cellar @ The Village Underground

Paul Mecurio — Tue, 13 Jan 2015 22:27:48 +0000

SPECIAL TELEVISION TAPING. This week's guest is the brilliantly funny Gilbert Gottfried. This was filmed as a television taping before a live studio audience at NYC's Comedy Cellar at The Village Underground. We had a blast - the live audience made it really fun; Gilbert was his usual insane self while revealing a lot about the REAL Gilbert, like why he tells jokes right after major catastrophes like 9/11 and the Tsunami in Japan (which got him fired as the AFLAC duck). You're in for a super interesting look into the unique mind of this legendary comedian. KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR THE TV VERSION OF THIS SHOW COMING SOON.

Mark Kelley - The Roots

Paul Mecurio — Thu, 08 Jan 2015 02:03:11 +0000

Mark Kelley. Mark Kelley is the bassist for The Roots, the band on The Tonight Show. We talk about the fascinating instrument that is the bass guitar. We also chat about what it's like playing on the tonight show, and his oceanography. He's a very cool dude, it's a great conversation.

Larry The Cable Guy

Paul Mecurio — Sun, 04 Jan 2015 16:48:50 +0000

Larry The Cable Guy. Larry the Cable Guy, or Daniel Lawrence Whitney, and I sit down and chat about his career, the creation of his character Larry The Cable Guy, and where it has taken him since then. It's a great chat with an interesting dude, take a listen.

Ron Perlman

Paul Mecurio — Fri, 19 Dec 2014 00:19:29 +0000

Ron Perlman. Ron Perlman is a Golden Globe winning actor, he's appeared in TV shows and movies like Sons of Anarchy, Beauty and the Beast, Hellboy, and Pans Labyrinth. We talk about his method as an actor, his passion for acting, and his memoir called "Easy Street The Hard Way".

Christine Blackburn

Paul Mecurio — Fri, 05 Dec 2014 23:10:10 +0000

Christine Blackburn. Christine Blackburn is an actress, comedian, and story teller. She hosts the Story Worthy podcast on the Sideshow Network. We talked about her journey from Pittsburgh to Los Angeles, how she became a flight attendant, and why she joined (and was forced out of) the Peace Corps.

Will Durst

Paul Mecurio — Wed, 26 Nov 2014 03:20:11 +0000

Will Durst. Will Durst is a stand up comedian and writer. We talk about his start in the San Francisco stand up world alongside Ellen Degeneres, Dana Carvey, and Robin Williams. He shares some of his political views, and what we could do better in the world.

Zane Lamprey

Paul Mecurio — Fri, 14 Nov 2014 20:16:39 +0000

Zane Lamprey. Zane Lamprey is the host of multiple podcasts including Three Sheets, The Zane Lamprey Show, and his newest project with NatGeo, Chug. We talk about his projects, drinking, and his kickstarter.

Jason Jones-The Daily Show

Paul Mecurio — Sat, 08 Nov 2014 00:03:19 +0000

Jason Jones. Jason Jones is a correspondent on The Daily Show, as well as an accomplished actor. I sit down with Jason Jones and talk about how he started acting, his time working on The Daily Show, and how my research wasn't the most reliable.

Myq Kaplan

Paul Mecurio — Sun, 19 Oct 2014 22:38:38 +0000

Myq Kaplan. Myq is a fellow NYC-based comedian with an interesting background. We talk about his journey from graduate school into comedy and his unique take on stand-up and linguistics.

Dr. Drew Pinsky

Paul Mecurio — Fri, 26 Sep 2014 19:54:27 +0000

Dr. Drew Pinsky. This week, I talk to Dr. Drew from LOVELINE and DR. DREW ON CALL on HLN. We talk about how he got started in not just medicine but how he also became the go-to media personality for advice in sex, addiction and just about everything else.

Drew is also raising awareness for prostate cancer this month. You can lend your support by going here:

http://www.pcf.org/

Terry Gilliam. From Monty Python

Paul Mecurio — Sat, 20 Sep 2014 01:18:08 +0000

Terry Gilliam. Terry Gilliam is an actor, illustrator, and director. He is most notably famous for a little group he helped start called Monty Python. Join us as we talk about his newest film, starting Monty Python, and what it's like giving up American citizenship.

Ahmad Rashad

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 08 Sep 2014 01:55:44 +0000

Ahmad Rashad. Ahmad is former standout NFL running back who went on to become a professional broadcaster for the NFL and NBA. We talk about our mutual love for golf (including the Back9 Network), his path towards becoming a sports broadcaster and his trash-talking days as an NFL player.

Me and My Son Alex

Paul Mecurio — Sun, 10 Aug 2014 23:02:59 +0000

My Son Returns! My son Alex is my VERY special guest this week. He makes a return visit as we explore how is life and body has changed in the last 8 months. We talk, school, the stress of teenagers in 2014, girls, girls with mustaches and his pubic hair.

Kelly Carlin

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 04 Aug 2014 00:03:18 +0000

Kelly Carlin. Kelly is the daughter of comedy great George Carlin. We talk about what it was like to grow up as his daughter, how she coped with both of her parents' addictions. We also discuss her one-woman show, her upcoming book and her radio show on XM/Sirius.

Mick Foley

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 26 May 2014 04:00:33 +0000

Mick Foley, aka, 4 time world champion professional wrestler, "Mankind." This is an awesome conversation with Mick about his days as a wrestler, how he got started, what is was like coming up through the ranks, how he developed his wrestling persona and what went through his mind as his ear was being ripped off during a match, I'm guessing, "where did I park my car?" Mick is a great interview and also talks about his current tour doing stand up/story telling, which everyone should see.

Brian Kilmeade Returns

Paul Mecurio — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 21:13:05 +0000

Brian Kilmeade, Host, Fox & Friends and Kilmeade & Friends Radio Show on Fox News. We talk about his book, "George Washington's Secret Six," about a Long Island spy ring that helped defeat the British in the revolutionary war. We also talk current events, like, Al Qaeda's recent picnic that appeared on Youtube and drone strikes - the pluses and minuses - it all depends on what side of the strike you're on. We also talk about how Brian is going to give me more clothes.

Peter Vecsey

Paul Mecurio — Fri, 21 Mar 2014 23:12:48 +0000

Peter Vecsey, famed NBA television analyst for NBC, TNT and NBA-TV and award-winning NBA columnist for The New York Post and Daily News. Peter is the ultimate NBA insider. He covered the sport for decades, traveling and dining with such greats as Larry Bird, Dr. J, Michael Jordan and more! A great conversation about his life, how he rose to prominence in the NBA and what it was like covering and hanging with these NBA legends.

Steve Jaxon

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 03 Mar 2014 10:05:47 +0000

Steve Jaxon. This week, I talk with my good friend, radio personality Steve Jaxon, host of The Drive on KSRO-FM in California's Wine Country! We talk about Steve's career in radio spanning over 40 years, including his stints as News Director, his love for Frank Sinatra and what was it like to tour the country as a drummer in a band. We also bring on his producer Mike DeWald for some fun times and what its like to produce a radio show. Enjoy!

Theo Von

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 24 Feb 2014 03:02:18 +0000

Theo Von. This week, I catch up with my friend, comedian Theo Von. We talk about how he came up through the ranks of reality television on MTV, how he got into comedy and what goes into his Crank Texts over at http://cranktexts.com/.

And don't forget to check out Theo as the host of the hidden camera show DEAL WITH IT on TBS, starting its second season on 3/19!

Sugar Ray Leonard

Paul Mecurio — Sun, 16 Feb 2014 03:11:20 +0000

Boxing Champ, Sugar Ray Leonard. I sit down with one of my idols growing up, the Great Sugar Ray for a fascinating talk about why a person boxes, how he preps for a fight, the psychology behind the sport and his historic fights with Roberto Duran, Marvin Hagler and Tommy Hearns. Ray is amazing in this interview, giving honest insight into the world of boxing, himself and what makes a champion tick.

Omar Dorsey

Paul Mecurio — Sun, 19 Jan 2014 03:35:48 +0000

Actor, Omar Dorsey. He's starred in, "Django Unchained," "The Blind Side," played "Dontel" in "Eastbound & Down," and "Roy" in the new Fox Series, "Rake," starring Greg Kinnear. Omar has been acting since he was 3. He played Jesus Christ at 5 - I think I made that up. An amazing actor who's played varied dramatic and comedic roles. We have a great talk about how he prepares for roles, the great time he had on "Eastbound & Down," what is was like having his theater director mom be his acting coach as a kid and what role changed his career path.

Rich Eisen, NFL Network Host, Sports Commentator.

Paul Mecurio — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 04:55:50 +0000

Rich Eisen. Face of the NFL Network. We talk about his start as a sports broadcaster, him trying his hand at stand up and why punters are people too. I'm a huge fan of Rich's -- he's tops in the business and am really excited he was a guest on the show.

Riza Aziz and Joey McFarland

Paul Mecurio — Sun, 22 Dec 2013 04:42:23 +0000

Riza Aziz and Joey McFarland. Producers, Red Granite Pictures, of "Wolf of Wall Street," starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Jonah Hill and Directed by Martin Scorcese. A fascinating look into how major motion pictures like this one get produced by two brilliant producers who "Variety" dubbed as two of the top ten producers to watch in 2011. Riza and Joey tell us how they got into filmmaking, where their passion comes from, what their role is as producers on a film, and how "Wolf" was made. They tell us some great behind the scenes stories about the making of "Wolf." Smart, funny, interesting guys-it was a blast to talk to them.

Adam Carolla

Paul Mecurio — Sun, 01 Dec 2013 01:56:10 +0000

Adam Carolla: Host of the podcast, "The Adam Carolla Show." A great conversation with Adam who is really candid about how he got started in the business going from construction into radio, his podcast, touring, his tough upbringing as a kid and what's buggin' him these days--here's a hint--alot of stuff. Check out his books, they're hilarious: "In Fifty Years We'll All Be Chicks," and "Not Taco Bell Material."

Mary Carillo

Paul Mecurio — Sun, 24 Nov 2013 03:00:28 +0000

Mary Carillo. Wimbledon Champion. Tennis analyst for CBS, NBC and Olympic Host. Correspondent on "Real Sports w/Bryant Gumbel." Fascinating conversation about the world of big-time tennis. What is takes to become a champion and where we are headed with big time sports in this country. Also, check out Mary in my HBO Series, "Got No Game." She is fantastic in this piece. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqLB8wyrE_A

Todd Glass

Paul Mecurio — Sat, 09 Nov 2013 03:00:02 +0000

Todd Glass. Todd is an awesome comedian - one of my favorites! I have always been a big fan of his--really inventive and original. I love this conversation with Todd, we talked about how he started doing comedy in high school --amazing! what makes for a good comedy club and what makes for a bad one, dealing with hecklers, and people who hit their kids ... my mom used to hit me with her shoe. That's why I don't wear shoes. Enjoy!

Carrie Keagan, Host, VH-1

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 04 Nov 2013 19:15:17 +0000

Carrie Keagan. Host, VH-1 "Big Morning Buzz Live." Love this interview! Had a GREAT chat with Carrie while enjoying a little single malt scotch and pickles (yes, pickles! - you have to listen to understand). We talked about her start in TV, her very cool morning show, her obsession with John Taylor of Duran Duran and Giraffes. Really fun conversation that gave me a nice buzz in the middle of day - a first for me on the show.

Doug Herzog

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 28 Oct 2013 00:12:51 +0000

Doug Herzog. President, Viacom Entertainment Group. Doug oversees Comedy Central, Spike and TV Land and is one of the most successful and significant television executives working today. He's been at the helm of the creation of some of the most seminal shows on television - MTV's Remote Control, The Real World, The Daily Show, South Park, The Colbert Report and Malcolm in the Middle to name a few. Doug is an amazing guy, he talks about his early days at MTV and Comedy Central, how he makes TV today and has great war stories about his fascinating career .

Brian Kilmeade

Paul Mecurio — Fri, 04 Oct 2013 23:18:43 +0000

Brian Kilmeade. Host of Fox & Friends on Fox News and Kilmeade & Friends radio show. We talk Dom Deluise and how loaded he was, Brian's new book, "George Washington's Secret Six," Brian's start in broadcasting as a sportscaster, his days calling UFC fights, and how he wishes he could be me (at least that's what I heard). Oh, and I get him to promise to give me a nice suit for free.

Bob Krakower - Director

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 16 Sep 2013 03:35:32 +0000

Bob Krakower. Everyone has an opinion about acting, so I thought I'd interview someone who's opinion that ALL of Hollywood listens to - Bob Krakower - America's preeminent acting coach and casting director - who stars and Hollywood studios turn to for great performances. It's a fascinating conversation that looks behind the scenes of what makes someone a good actor -- after you hear this you will never look at acting the same way again. Bob has worked on major films, Emmy winning television shows and award-winning plays with the likes of Josh Duhamel, "Mad Men's" John Slattery, Rooney Mara, Laurie Metalf, Louis C.K., Lewis Black, Jimmy Fallon and more.

Mark Schlereth

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 09 Sep 2013 03:52:03 +0000

3 Time Superbowl Champ Mark Schlereth. Mark is a pro bowler, ESPN NFL analyst and radio show host on ESPN. He gives us a very cool insider's look into playing in the NFL, the art of playing the offensive line, how he got his nickname "Stink" and what he would do when he was in a game and nature called. After you hear this, you'll never look at a football player the same way again.

Brian Regan

Paul Mecurio — Sun, 01 Sep 2013 21:56:55 +0000

Brian Regan. I talk with my friend and one of the greatest stand ups to ever hit the stage, Brian Regan. Brian has made 25 appearances on "The Late Show w/David Letterman," I know what you're thinking, ONLY 25? In this interview we talk about a bunch of topics, like, how Brian approaches writing his stand up, the early days of his career and drinking lots of coffee late at night-which makes him a medical marvel.

Rick Overton

Paul Mecurio — Sun, 25 Aug 2013 20:23:06 +0000

Rick Overton. I talk with comedian and Emmy Award Winning Writer, Rick Overton. Rick is an amazing comedian and actor who has appeared in "The Office," "Curb Your Enthusiasm," "Mrs Doubtfire," and "Groundhog Day," to name a few. We talk about his start in comedy as a teenager in NYC, working with Richard Prior and Robin Williams, his take on the world and stand up's role in shaping world events. He is a pillar of the comedy community, a truly original stand up voice who everyone in the business looks up to. A real honor to sit with Rick.

Stephen Colbert on what they planned to do with Daft Punk had they come on "The Colbert Report"

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 12 Aug 2013 17:13:03 +0000

Stephen Colbert on what they planned to do with Daft Punk had they come on "The Colbert Report"

Stephen Colbert - Emmy Winner - "The Late Show w/Stephen Colbert," "The Colbert Report"

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 12 Aug 2013 01:19:34 +0000

Stephen Colbert of "The Colbert Report." Stephen and I talk about our days working together on "The Daily Show," his experiences leading up to working on "The Daily Show" and how the "The Colbert Report" was created. Stephen also gives us a really cool, exclusive behind the scenes blow-by-blow of the Daft Punk controversy on his show and explains why I'm his idol (ok, that last part not so much).

Paul McCartney

Paul Mecurio — Wed, 17 Jul 2013 23:46:19 +0000

Paul McCartney: The former Beatle sat down with me for an this once in ten lifetimes, in depth interview about making music, The Beatles years, his days in Wings for a very cool conversation about everything from the making of Sgt. Pepper's to a Beatle sandwich (you'll have to listen to understand what it is).

Bob Kevoian of The Bob & Tom Show

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 01 Jul 2013 16:27:17 +0000

Bob Kevoian, legendary radio personality from the nationally syndicated Bob & Tom Show, is my guest this week. He shares some great radio war stories and talks about whiskey, golf and miniature naked people.

John Salley - NBA Star and Commentator

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 19:21:59 +0000

NBA Legend John Salley. A really cool guy--had a GREAT conversation with John about his days playing in the NBA, his time performing stand up comedy and his podcast on PodcastOne.com. John beat my Celtics for the NBA Championship when he was with the Pistons. I was prepared to cut his hamstring when I met him but he was too nice a guy!

Best of Mythbusters and Norm Pattiz

Paul Mecurio — Thu, 16 May 2013 01:02:43 +0000

Here is a bonus episode with highlights from my interviews with PodcastOne's Norm Pattiz and Adam Savage & Jamie Hyneman of Mythbusters. Enjoy!

Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage of MythBusters (part 2)

Paul Mecurio — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 18:10:35 +0000

Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman of the Discovery Channel show, MythBusters are Paul's guests this week. Paul talks with the hosts about their ability to make anything and what routes they took to get the place they are now. Part 2 of 2.

Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage of MythBusters (part 1)

Paul Mecurio — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:40:20 +0000

Tom Barnard

Paul Mecurio — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 16:39:11 +0000

Prolific radio broadcaster and podcaster Tom Barnard is Paul's guest this week.