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.
Louie Anderson - Emmy Award Winning Actor & Comedian, Comedy Central's Top 100 Comedians of All Time
May 13, 2020
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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”
May 01, 2020
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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
Apr 27, 2020
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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
Apr 24, 2020
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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"
Apr 13, 2020
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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
Apr 03, 2020
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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
Mar 25, 2020
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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
Mar 18, 2020
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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
Mar 11, 2020
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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"
Mar 03, 2020
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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.
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