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.
David Gergen - Adviser to 4 U.S. presidents, CNN Annalyst, Harvard Kennedy School.
Aug 02, 2022
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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
Jul 20, 2022
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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"
Jul 07, 2022
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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
Jun 21, 2022
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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"
Jun 09, 2022
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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
May 23, 2022
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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"
May 11, 2022
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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
May 04, 2022
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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,"
Apr 19, 2022
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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"
Apr 01, 2022
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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.
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