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.
Teressa Liane - "The Vampire Diaries," "Into the Badlands," Neighbours, Netflix "Roman Empire," "His Killer Fan"
Mar 12, 2021
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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
Mar 02, 2021
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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
Feb 18, 2021
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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
Feb 15, 2021
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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
Feb 04, 2021
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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
Jan 27, 2021
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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
Jan 20, 2021
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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'
Jan 12, 2021
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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
Jan 02, 2021
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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"
Dec 22, 2020
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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.
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