The Paul Mecurio Show

Kyle had heard a rumor that Pablo Escobar did a deal in the early 1980s with a remote, coastal Southern town of 300 people called Varnamtown in North Carolina. In exchange for vast wealth and limitless cocaine, Escobar would be allowed to land planes and ships in the area. Over the last 24 months, Kyle and Emmy winning director, Joshua Davis, investigated the rumor, journeying to Varnamtown to knock on doors and find out what really happens when a firehose of money and cocaine is turned on a small community. In this interview, hear from Kyle and Joshua what the experience has been like following and reporting this eye-opening, shocking story.

An absolutely enthralling conversation with Jeff and Matt about this 10-part brilliant documentary about the rise and fall of the New England Patriot dynasty. Hear how the writer and director discovered magical New England Patriot footage that told them there was a doc to be made, why Tom Brady, Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick were able to build the dynasty and the tensions and egos that eventually led to its undoing and much much more. A very human story with Shakespearean storylines that make this one of the most interesting and entertaining docs to come out in years whether you are a sports fan or not. 

Marlo is a trailblazer, her show  "That Girl" was the first to portray a single career woman and paved the way for actresses to follow like Mary Tyler Moore, Murphy Brown and Moore. Hear how Marlo landed the role of "That Girl" and how she parlayed that into an amazing 45 year-career in TV, film and on Broadway. Marlo is incredibly passionate and eloquent about St. Jude's Hospital and its mission to help children stricken with cancer and their families.

Michael has been the Executive Producer of "Live" for more than 20 years. Michael holds the world record  the most morning talk show episodes produced by the same producer.He shares the secrets to it's long-term success and dominance in the morning talk show landscape. Hear how Michael navigated changing co-hosts over the years, why Kelly Ripa is the girl next door and she's not and much more. 

John gives us a very fun, cool and surprising behind the scenes look at The National Dog Show. Hear how judges make their decisions, all that goes on in breeding and showing a champion canine, what has surprised John over the years about the dog show and the world of dogs and much more.

If you've listened to radio, read a newspaper or watched TV, Lee Abrams has affected your life. He has been a pioneer in all areas of media, particularly radio. He co-founded XM Satellite radio, created the FM Rock radio listening format, advised Rolling Stone Magazine as well as major artists like Eric Clapton, Yes and Iron Maiden. Lee gives us an amazing look into how and why he and a small group created Satellite radio, why AM radio was lacking, and how FM radio, which was a dormant medium, blew up the old, tired AM radio playbook and was turned into the massive influence it became. And Lee's take on the future of radio and TV news will blow you away.

In discussing his new book about George Washington, Bret takes us through those tenuous and tumultuous days of the Constitutional Convention and the central role Washington played in the convention. This is an absolutely fascinating conversation with Bret because it and his book show a side of George Washington seldom discussed - namely how deft Washington was at being a political statesman after being a hero General. Hear how Washngtong developed the skill set to bring people together through compromise, who his political allies were and who wasn't

Aaron is very open and funny talking about his life, how he got started in music through family influences around the house, how he made it out of the projects in New Orleans to become one of the most acclaimed signers this country has generated. Hear the funny story of why as a kid he stole a car (and got arrested) and how that set him straight, what it was like working with the great Linda Ronstadt, how he found his "sound" and much more. A very revealing look into one of this country's greatest singers.

Jason is a great friend. Whenever I perform in the Detroit area I go on his show and it is some of the MOST fun I have ANYWHERE. Jason is very funny and we have a REALLY fun conversation we talk about everything from his early days as a reporter and the crazy news assignments he was given (you have to hear these), ground up beef bullion and why it's SO good, wandering around Macy's too look at bedding, why Jason is a very lame texter and much more. 2 friends having a great time. You will too listening to this. Enjoy

Known as "The Internet's Favorite Dad" Brittlestar a.k.a. comedian Stewart Reynolds has become an on-line sensation. Every week, hundreds of thousands of people watch his videos on various social media channels. Brittlestar videos have been viewed more than a combined 600 million times. Brittlestar has funny stories revealing how he went viral, what the keys to making popular videos for the internet are and how he first got started with the help of his small child. HIs videos cover everything from being a middle-aged white guy, to the challenges of being a Dad and why God would be disappointed in human's stupidity to name a few.

A fascinating conversation with Dr. Oakley about her incredibly unique Vet practice. Michele is very open and fun about the challenges of treating a wide variety of animals, the mistakes she's made in the wild (like the time she got chased up a tree by  Bison she was treating), and how having her kids in the wild with her is the ULTIMATE "Bring Your Child To Work Day" experience. Michele gets emotional about a chance meeting when she was a child with Jane Goodall that changed her life. Dr. Oakley is doing important work and gives us a unique behind-the-scenes look at her practice, shooting her show, much more.

John is one of the preeminent comedy promoters in the country. He concentrates on the Boston market. This is an absolutely hilarious conversation about everything comedy. John has hilarious stories about working with some of the biggest comedians in the business (especially the great Boston headliners Don Gavin and Nick DiPaolo). We also talk classic sit-coms like "Mash," "The Dick Van Dyke Show," "All in The Family," "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" and of course how HOT Mary Tyler Moore was. John has GREAT stories growing up in Boston as a huge radio and tv fan. Hear how as a kid he wanted to be in show business, how working in radio led to being a doorman at a comedy club which led to him being one of the most important and influential comedy promoters. 

Andrew is really fun and interesting as he talks about his new hit series, "Son of A Critch," his experience on the hit show "Schitt's Creek," how these shows were developed and what it's been like creating two hit comedy series that have taken the world by storm. How they develop story lines each week, why his shows are so quirky and yet relatable and much more. A very cool look into the world of creating and running hit shows.

Dante is a close friend, a great comic with an amazing back story. Hear his amazing, hilarious, and at times unbelievable stories of survival growing up in a very rough neighborhood in Brooklyn, his influential Dad who kept him on the straight and narrow, his journey from being on a fencing scholarship in college to becoming a stripper (for 11 years), then a pimp and finally a comic. You will not believe what you hear.

A really fun conversation with one of America's most accomplished chefs. We talk about what makes great barbecue, how the science of food plays a big part in making great food, how technique separates the good chefs from the great ones, how Michael got his start and what influence his Italian/Greek heritage has had on his choice of career and incredibly inventive, world famous cooking style.