The Paul Mecurio Show

Tom Barnard. Radio legend, Host of "The Tom Barnard Show" on KQRS in Minnesota. Tom has the biggest radio show in Minnesota and the Mid-West. Tom is a close friend and a great guy, He's old school so it's fun to talk with Tom, he is not "PC." We talk everything from me being a pain in the ass to where the best place to eat is in Minneapolis to his deep voice to race and more. On his radio show and Westwood One podcast, "The Tom Barnard Show" Tom says whatever the hell he wants and that's what makes him so compelling to listen to? Release date 05/01/17

This is an episode of a talk show I created called, "The Paul Mercurio Show" (I struggled with the name). Bobcat was my guest, and this is an amazing look into one of the most groundbreaking comedians of our time. Bob talks about how his father influenced his "unique" comedic point of view, how he developed the "screaming" chracter, setting the Tonight Show set on fire, his daughter's "time of the month," and how he had to ditch the "screaming guy" and turn a page to do the kind of comedy and filmmaking he is now passionate about. A true artist, Bob's is an amazing story.

We tall about Tommy's days as part of the famous Cheech & Chong comedy team, how the two met, and started working together and what made them one of the most successful comedy teams in the history of show business. We also talk about Tommy's beginnings as a musician, his relationship with Motown world famous producer Berry Gordy and The Jackson 5, his introduction to comedy, how he writes his material and more. I got a contact high talking to him and I was all the way across country when we spoke.

LLC, a multi-dimensional therapeutic program with specialized one-on-one programs at home and in school for children with autism. She is a licensed psychotherapist and has worked with children with ASD and other related disorders for over 20 years. Dr. Nunez’s mission is to enrich the lives of children by providing academic, behavioral, cognitive and social support so that each child will be integrated into general educational classrooms, be able to develop friendships with peers, and become productive, independent individuals. She received a BA in Psychology, an MS in Marriage and Family Therapy and a Ph.D. in Quantitative Research Methods with a specialization in Child Development. Release date - 04/10/17

This the most surprising, eye-opening interview I've done. Rabbi Mark was a mobster, gangster, con man, gambler, thief, and drunk. At 14 his father died. Within months, he was selling stolen goods for the mob, beginning a twenty-year life of crime that ran the gamut from bar hustles and con games to check-cashing scams. In prison, he played every angle and then some. Mark talks about his checkered past and how while in prison he found the keys to saving his soul by helping others which he does to this day. He is the rabbi at Beit T'Shuvah in Los Angeles, The House of Return, a rehabilitation facility for addicts of all kinds. And has dedicated his life to helping those with substance abuse and other problems. This is an AMAZING story. Release date - 04/03/17

Todd has a great take on things, smart, angry and funny as hell. We get into how he started doing comedy in high school -- he found out the hard way practicing medicine in High School was illegal. We talk what makes for a good and bad comedy club, dealing with hecklers, and people who hit their kids ... my mom used to hit me with her shoe. That's why I don't wear shoes. Enjoy! Release date - 03/27/17

Tom created the groundbreaking HBO series "Oz" and NBC's "Homicide: Life on the Street," among others. "Oz" set the stage for serialized dramas with flawed characters like "The Sopranos," "Game of Thrones" and more. Tom also is known for "Copper," "Borgia," and "St. Elsewhere." My good friend Tom talks writing at a very young age, like play at the age of 9 and at 11 writing a book where people could get pregnant without touching each other. We discuss his unique writing process -- you gotta hear it -- what he wants people to take from his amazing body of work, how it is much harder to get creative freedom in television these days and much, much more. This is amazing insight into one of the most brilliant writers and producers in the last half century. No joke!

One of the most interesting interviews I've done, Michael has great stories about acting in "Goodfellas" opposite legends, Robert DeNiro and Joe Pesci and how he prepared for the big scene where Pesci kills his character - fascinating look at how a great actor like Michael works. He also talks about the iconic show "The Sopranos," what it's like working with the great Director, Spike Lee, his movie "The Wannabes," Buddhism and much more. Release date - 03/13/17

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A great chat with my friend Rob. We worked together on “The Daily Show” for years and talk about everything from his great TV and movie career, including how his days on “The Daily Show” got him his big start. How he copied Stephen Colbert’s character, responding to people on twitter, his fascination with Michael Bay and what it is about his sweat glands that require him to have an industrial strength air conditioner. This was a lot of fun. Rob is hilarious as always. Release date - 03/06/17

Zach has done over 10,000 interviews with every major celebrity from Justin Bieber to Ben Stiller. He's the youngest national radio host in the history of radio. His show is on 30 Top 40 radio stations all over the country reaching millions. Zach gets personal describing his parents breaking up, how he felt like he didn't fit in as a kid and how that was one reason he turned to radio. He became an Internet radio star at just 14 when he started broadcasting nightly from his parent's home. Really cool window in to how he produces his radio show and more. This is a side of Zach people rarely see-very revealing. Oh and he's really funny too. Release date - 02/27/17

This is a really funny conversation with Lynette, who talks about being a wife, CEO, mom, host of a podcast. We get into what its like being married to professional complainer and podcast giant, Adam Carolla. She has hilarious stories about their first date, how entertaining and challenging it is living and working with the demanding Adam, her trying to be a calming influence over Adam and how he rarely listens. We also talk about Lynette growing up in California and working in entertainment before meeting Adam. Release Date - 02/20/17

Frances Callier and Angela V. Shelton are real life best friends. They met at Second City Theatre, where they polished their talents as writers and comedy satirists and use those talents in appearances on NBC, MSNBC and Vh-1, as well in movies and sit-coms. We have an absolutely hilarious and eye-opening conversation about their one-of-a-kind mothers, how they met and came to be a comedy duo, and the current political climate. Smart, funny and super honest, Fangela can also be heard on their podcast, "The Final Word with Frangela." They can also be seen on "Stephanie Miller's Sexy, Liberal Tour." Release Date - 02/13/17

My good friends join me for a really great talk about their amazing father who had a big influence on them and their comedy. How as teenagers growing up in St. Louis they had the guts to start stand up and even enter contests. How their act has developed and their love of comedy from a young age. A really cool look into these guys that you haven't heard anywhere else. Release Date - 02/06/17

Dr. Drew Pinsky. A great conversation with my good friend about Donald Trump and narcissism and what causes a person to be a narcissist. We talk about other fascinating areas of psychiatric medicine. Drew gets into the different ways mental healthcare can be approached and what is wrong with our health care coverage and more. We also talk about Dr. Phil and how he treats people and how his wife Susan sends the most entertaining test anyone on the planet. You can hear Drew on the iTunes top-rated Dr. Drew Podcast and The Adam and Drew Show co-hosted by Adam Carolla. Release Date - 01/30/17 #trump #drdrew #paulmecurio