The Paul Mecurio Show show

The Paul Mecurio Show

Summary: A-list guests like ... 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 Costas and 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.

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Podcasts:

 NBC Journalists Katy Tur and Jacob Soboroff. New Doc. Series "American Swamp." | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1239

These award-winning journalist Katy Tur and Jacob Soboroff discuss “American Swamp,” their ground-breaking new four-part MSNBC docuseries exploring political dysfunction and corruption that’s challenging everyday Americans.

 Actor, Greg Grunberg Talks Growing up w/Director & Childhood Friend JJ Abrams | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 38

Actor Greg Grunberg from STAR WARS, ALIAS, STAR TREK, talks about growing up with childhood friend JJ ABRAMS, Epilepsy Awareness & More. Click Here for full interview Apple  https://apple.co/2vXUmnC Android http://bit.ly/2XgN23x

 Greg Grunberg, Actor, "Star Wars", "Alias", "Heroes". | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3094

A really funny, wide-ranging talk about Greg's amazing career in MAJOR films/TV which started by making films with his childhood, best friend JJ Abrams at 10. Greg talks his roles in "Star Wars," "Heroes," how he has to adjust his acting technique for various genres of films/shows and we have a discussion about epilepsy and the need to be more aware of the illness and help eradicate it.

 Governor Terry McAuliffe - Former Governor of Virginia | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2439

An riveting, fun conversation with the Governor who talks in detail about the historic race rallies in Charlottesville which occurred during his tenure as Governor. He reveals never before heard details leading up to the rallies, what those two harrowing days were like in August 2017, his VERY telling conversation with President Trump in the midst of the mayhem and more.

 Frank Grillo, Actor - Captain America, The Purge, The Grey | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1235

Frank shares great stories how he and co-star Anthony Mackie decided which character they'd play in their new film, "Point Blank." Frank gets you behind the very interesting process as an actor and producer he uses to choose movie projects and roles, discusses why he left the world of business to act, how acting on a soap opera early on made him a better actor, much more. 

 Harris Katleman, Former CEO 20th Century Fox | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1442

As the powerful former head of 20th Century Fox, Harris has been a major power player in Hollywood for years. He's experienced a long record of successes as a television studio head, a producer, and a talent agent. Katleman has a new book that chronicles his amazing life, including, trying to keep Marlon Brando out of trouble and cultivating the award-winning and highly acclaimed series, The Simpsons,  In Living Color, NYPD Blue, and LA Law, among others.

  James "Murr" Murray, truTV's "Impractical Jokers," Author | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1066

Really compelling conversation with James about the amazing success of "Impractical Jokers," how and why it almost didn't happen - he was told TV wouldn't work for him, how his early career experience helped him land the show and make it a success. He also talks about his latest Sci-Fi Thriller and what inspired him to write it (hint - an incident on a NYC Subway) and more.

 Bill Wyman, Former Bassist & Founding Member - "The Rolling Stones" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1169

An amazing first-hand account of one of the greatest rock bands of all time. Bill gives VERY cool insight in to what it was like being an original member of The Stones. He describes the band's fascinating writing process-which will surprise you, he shares great stories of being on the road with the band, tells how the band struggled to get a record contract in the early days and much more. What he has to say will surprise you.

  Michael Strahan, NFL Great, Host, NFL Fox Sunday, ABC's Strahan & Sara and $100,000 Pyramid. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 544

Super Bowl Champ Michael Strahan reveals how he was able to transition from successful football player to successful TV host, what the 2 roles have in common and what they don't, how the way he grew up made him an outgoing personality and more.

 Kara Vallow, Executive Producer, "Family Guy" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 989

Great behind-the-scenes look from a long-time producer at how "Family Guy" is produced and all the challenges that presents. It will amaze you to hear how complicated it can be and how many people it takes to get the show on the air. Kara has been a producer on Family Guy and it's spin-offs for years and along with Seth MacFarlane, built the apparatus which has produced over 700 episodes of Family Guy, American Dad! and The Cleveland Show.

 Newt Gingrich, Former Speaker of the House | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 910

Former Speaker Gingrich talks about his new book, how as Speaker the challenges of negotiating and brokering deals with those on his side of the aisle and the other side and the skill that required. He has very interesting views on the threat Russia plays to America, where this country has been and is heading politically, the lack of bi-partisanship and more.

 Chris Kattan, Saturday Night Live | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1576

Chris gives a rare behind the scenes look SNL, including how he came up with some of his memorable characters like "Mr. Peepers," the key to getting sketches on the show, the intense pace of producing a live show every week, the brilliance of Lorne Michaels, how he broke his neck and didn't know about it and much more.

 Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Chief Medical Correspondent | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1261

Sanjay discusses fascinating discoveries he made during his journey around the globe in search of the secrets to living better in his CNN docuseries. Gupta traveled to Japan, India, Bolivia, Norway, Italy and Turkey to explore the unusual traditions and modern practices that constitute a healthy and meaningful life. The things he discovered will surprise and amaze you.

  Richard Pryor Jr., Performer and Son of Legendary Comedian, Richard Pryor. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1407

Richard Pryor, Jr. describes how his "freakish life" paralleled his famous father's in many ways. Alcohol and drug addiction, naked screaming on top of his car in LA, a Peoria whorehouse, sexual abuse, a life in drag, and frequent bad decisions. However, he survived. 

 Lauren Zander, Corporate & Celebrity Life Coach, Co-Founder of Handel ​Group | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2844

Lauren is a life coach, no, she doesn't make you walk on coals. A maverick in her industry who works with major corporations, CEOs and celebrities, she discuses her unique, no-nonsense, approach to helping people from all walks of life deal with a range of issues we all struggle. In the interview Lauren is irreverent, funny and calls it like it is, in a way that will help you improve the quality of your life while entertaining you.

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