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.
Harry Shearer - Voice of Mr. Burns, Waylon Smithers, Ned Flanders, Principal Skinner on "The Simpsons," "This is Spinal Tap," "The Fisher King"
Aug 19, 2020
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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"
Aug 06, 2020
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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"
Jul 24, 2020
Show notesJacob 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"
Jul 16, 2020
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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
Jul 08, 2020
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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
Jun 30, 2020
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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
Jun 17, 2020
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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.
Jun 11, 2020
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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.
Jun 01, 2020
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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"
May 18, 2020
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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.
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