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.
Dr. Pol - "The Incredible Dr. Pol" NatGeo Wild
Mar 15, 2022
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A unique behind the scenes look at the important work of world renowned veterinarian, Dr. Pol. The Dr. is utterly fascinating and passionate as he explains: how fear in treating animals is the worst thing, how he had to create NEW techniques on the fly he wasn't taught in Vet school to treat large farm animals - like how to properly stick your hand up the rear-end of an animal and not be killed, why few Vets want to care for farm animals these days and how that can be a problem for ALL of us, the day as a young boy in Netherlands he knew he wanted to care for animals and much more.
Don McLean - Singer/Songwriter "American Pie" - Top 5 Song of 20th Century
Mar 08, 2022
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A brilliant singer/songwriter whose iconic song "American Pie" is one of the top 5 songs of the 20th Century.The always outspoken McLean gives us a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the ups and downs of his 50+ year career, his writing process as he takes us on a journey of how “American Pie” came about, what inspired him to write it and what he was trying to say with the song. He isn’t shy about his unapologetic approach to music and life, sharing why he can be tough to live with in his personal and business relationships. After "American Pie" became a huge hit he was pushed to sell-out and write empty pop songs to make millions of dollars, Don refused and followed his own path which he does to this day. This is an amazing window into one of the last of the true rebels and artistic genius.
Shawn Thornton - 2 Time Stanley Cup Winner - Boston Bruins
Feb 28, 2022
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Ever wonder what it's like to be a world class hockey player in the intense National Hockey League - wonder no more. Shawn Thornton gives an absolutely mesmerizing insider's account you've never heard before of his storied career in the NHL. Hear why he was an "enforcer" and how he carried out those duties-like the key to winning a fist fight on ice, the important leadership skills one needs in pro sports and how they translate to life, how he thought when he was drafted he thought it was a prank, what it's like to struggle in the minor leagues and how he never lost hopes of making it to the NHL, what advice he gives to players now that he's a "front office" guy and much more.
Chris Sullivan - "This is Us"
Feb 15, 2022
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Chris talks about his character Toby's relationship with Kate on the smash hit "This is Us." He gives a sneak peak at what the future holds for the pair, how he and Chrissy Metz (Kate) approached the difficult scenes dealing with the divorce of the pair and fascinating insight into the behind-the-scenes process the show follows in shooting the show. Chris is fascinating in explaining how his improv training has allowed him to get the most out of his scenes, his surprise at how big a hit the show became and how that has changed his life, the challenges he faced and prep he did in directing his first episode of the show this year and much more.
Reginald Hudlin - Director/Producer - "House Party," "Django Unchained," "Boomerang," Marshall," "Black Panther"
Feb 07, 2022
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Oscar nominated Reginald Hudlin, one of the most influential filmmakers of his generation shares hilarious, never-before-heard stories about the birth and rise of "Phat Tuesdays at The Comedy Store," the subject of his new Amazon docuseries "Phat Tuesdays." The series documents the importance of the influential comedy showcase that launched the careers of some of the most famous Black comedians, including Cedric the Entertainer, Steve Harvey, Chris Tucker, Jamie Foxx, Martin Lawrence and MORE. Founded by comedian Guy Torry, Phat Tuesdays provided an historic opportunity for amazing Black comedians to finally showcase their talents to the industry. It changed the face of stand-up comedy and the TV landscape by ushering in talented Black comedians who created their own unique brand of television. Hear how the Rodney King LA Riots affected development of this famous comedy showcase and much MORE.
Famke Janssen - "X-Men," "Nip/Tuck," "Taken" Films
Jan 25, 2022
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Famke does very few interviews so we get a special window into this terrific actress as talks about her approach to taking on roles, what drew her to acting after modeling, the challenges in adapting a movie from a book, what happened in South Africa that changed her life and much more.
Bob Saget - Comedian/Actor
Jan 14, 2022
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We all were shocked at Bob's passing. He was a friend and not only really funny but a GREAT guy. As a tribute to him I wanted to re-air this interview we did. Bob is funny and revealing, talking about his start in comedy, how he was fired from one TV show but hired on another - "Full House" and how that changed his life. He talks about hosting an edgy home videos show, what it was like working at The Comedy Store in Los Angeles in his early days with Richard Pryor, Jay Leno and David Letterman, how as a comedian, he deals with the highly charged politically correct environment we live in and MORE.
Mike Rowe - "Dirty Jobs"
Jan 04, 2022
Show notesThe iconic show "Dirty Jobs" is back for a new season. Mike shares a really cool insiders look how the show and the style of shooting was invented, as well as really fun stories about filming "Dirty Jobs. He also talks his passion for the unsung heroes in America - the tradesman doing the tough jobs that affect all our lives. Mike is brilliant in his never-before-heard observations about how we value a college degree but not the laborer jobs that are the backbone of our economy which led Mike to make scholarships available to those who want an education in the trades. This interview has it all, why "Dirty Jobs" has been such a hit, fun personal anecdotes and thought-provoking takes on the current state of labor and jobs in America.
Neil deGrasse Tyson - World Renowned Astrophysicist, Director-Hayden Planetarium, "StarTalk"
Dec 29, 2021
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A wide-ranging, VERY fun conversation with the brilliant astrophysicist about space, astronomy, the Universe, black matter (look it up it's super interesting), how matter and antimatter work, how the speed of light works, the true brilliance of Einstein and much more. Neil is so compelling, informative, and infectious in his enthusiasm for all things science, the Universe and astronomy you will immediately enroll in college to become an astrophysicist.
Christopher Andersen - #1 NY Times Bestselling Author on The Royal Family and The Kennedys
Dec 23, 2021
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Having written extensively about the Royal Family for 2 decades, including his #1 NY Times Best Selling Book "The Day Diana Died," Chris has incredible insight into the inner workings and complex relationship of the most famous and powerful family in the world. In talking about his NEW book about Harry and Megan, Chris gives never-before-heard details about tensions and jealousy between William and Harry dating back to when they were small children, how the Queen truly felt about Harry and Meghan leaving the Royal family, Charles' REAL relationship with his sons and mother, why Prince William and Harry had to walk behind their mother's casket and MUCH MORE. This is a fascinating and factually accurate account of many details about William, Harry, their wives and the Royals.
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