Paul McCartney, Stephen Colbert, Kyra Sedgwick, Kevin Costner, Spike Lee, Bryan Cranston, Kristin Chenoweth, David Duchovny, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Bill Burr, Laura Prepon, Billy Bob Thornton, Michael Strahan, Historian Jon Meacham, Judd Apatow, Kristen Chenoweth, Thomas Friedman of The New York Times, , Sanjay Gupta, Ken Burns, Bill Wyman-The Rolling Stones , Tim Robbins, Bob Costasand MORE, join Emmy & Peabody award-winning comedian Paul Mecurio who interviews the biggest names in entertainment, music, media, sports, politics and science. Paul uncovers hilarious anecdotes and never-before-heard insights about his guests and how they do what they do and became so successful in their field.
Tony Hale - Emmy Winner: "Veep," "The Mysterious Benedict Society," "Arrested Development"
Jul 19, 2021
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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"
Jul 07, 2021
Show notesA 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”
Jun 28, 2021
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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
Jun 08, 2021
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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"
May 25, 2021
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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"
May 13, 2021
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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"
Apr 26, 2021
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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"
Apr 08, 2021
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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"
Mar 29, 2021
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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
Mar 22, 2021
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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.
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