The Paul Mecurio Show

Carrie Keagan. Host, VH-1 "Big Morning Buzz Live." Love this interview! Had a GREAT chat with Carrie while enjoying a little single malt scotch and pickles (yes, pickles! - you have to listen to understand). We talked about her start in TV, her very cool morning show, her obsession with John Taylor of Duran Duran and Giraffes. Really fun conversation that gave me a nice buzz in the middle of day - a first for me on the show.

Jay Johnstone. In honor of my Boston Red Sox winning the World Series, I sit down with baseball great and classic prankster Jay Johnstone to talk about baseball past and present, how he almost played football and the stories behind his greatest pranks.

Doug Herzog. President, Viacom Entertainment Group. Doug oversees Comedy Central, Spike and TV Land and is one of the most successful and significant television executives working today. He's been at the helm of the creation of some of the most seminal shows on television - MTV's Remote Control, The Real World, The Daily Show, South Park, The Colbert Report and Malcolm in the Middle to name a few. Doug is an amazing guy, he talks about his early days at MTV and Comedy Central, how he makes TV today and has great war stories about his fascinating career .

Actor Rob Corddry. From “Children’s Hospital,” “The Daily Show,” “Pain & Gain,” and “Hot Tub Time Machine." A great chat with my friend Rob. We worked together on “The Daily Show” and talk about “Children’s Hospital,” his days on “The Daily Show” and 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 a giant industrial strength air conditioner.

Carnie Wilson. Founding member of the chart-topper band, "Wilson Phillips," talk show host, and daughter of "Beach Boy", Brian WIlson. Carnie is amazing; really funny, poignant, and a little nutty! This conversation runs the gambit - from talking about forming her band and creating music, to finding her musical genius father in the pool with all his clothes on with "The Who's" Keith Moon, to recording her farts and playing them for us! You have to hear how this podcast ends. Hilarious!

Brian Kilmeade. Host of Fox & Friends on Fox News and Kilmeade & Friends radio show. We talk Dom Deluise and how loaded he was, Brian's new book, "George Washington's Secret Six," Brian's start in broadcasting as a sportscaster, his days calling UFC fights, and how he wishes he could be me (at least that's what I heard). Oh, and I get him to promise to give me a nice suit for free.

Cedric The Entertainer: A great conversation with Cedric about how he got started, how he got his name, race and ethnicity in America and of course I give him my secret tips so he can be as cool as me. Hint: Include the name "Paul" in your name. Part 2 of 2

Cedric The Entertainer: A great conversation with Cedric about how he got started, how he got his name, race and ethnicity in America and of course I give him my secret tips so he can be as cool as me. Hint: Include the name "Paul" in your name. Part 1 of 2

Bob Krakower. Everyone has an opinion about acting, so I thought I'd interview someone who's opinion that ALL of Hollywood listens to - Bob Krakower - America's preeminent acting coach and casting director - who stars and Hollywood studios turn to for great performances. It's a fascinating conversation that looks behind the scenes of what makes someone a good actor -- after you hear this you will never look at acting the same way again. Bob has worked on major films, Emmy winning television shows and award-winning plays with the likes of Josh Duhamel, "Mad Men's" John Slattery, Rooney Mara, Laurie Metalf, Louis C.K., Lewis Black, Jimmy Fallon and more.

3 Time Superbowl Champ Mark Schlereth. Mark is a pro bowler, ESPN NFL analyst and radio show host on ESPN. He gives us a very cool insider's look into playing in the NFL, the art of playing the offensive line, how he got his nickname "Stink" and what he would do when he was in a game and nature called. After you hear this, you'll never look at a football player the same way again.

Brian Regan. I talk with my friend and one of the greatest stand ups to ever hit the stage, Brian Regan. Brian has made 25 appearances on "The Late Show w/David Letterman," I know what you're thinking, ONLY 25? In this interview we talk about a bunch of topics, like, how Brian approaches writing his stand up, the early days of his career and drinking lots of coffee late at night-which makes him a medical marvel.

Rick Overton. I talk with comedian and Emmy Award Winning Writer, Rick Overton. Rick is an amazing comedian and actor who has appeared in "The Office," "Curb Your Enthusiasm," "Mrs Doubtfire," and "Groundhog Day," to name a few. We talk about his start in comedy as a teenager in NYC, working with Richard Prior and Robin Williams, his take on the world and stand up's role in shaping world events. He is a pillar of the comedy community, a truly original stand up voice who everyone in the business looks up to. A real honor to sit with Rick.

Lauren Zander-Chairwoman of The Handel Group, an Executive and Personal Coaching firm. Lauren is an amazing woman who will help you and drive you crazy (in a good way) at the same time. She coaches major corporate execs, at top flight universities like MIT and Stanford and individuals in dealing with their own life crap. She's worked with me--I am not fixed, you need teams of people to fix me but I think I am gettin' there. Ok, I'm not even close. We have a great conversation about her theories of how people can live their life well and not so well and how people can fix all of that. Listen! You might learn something!

Stephen Colbert on what they planned to do with Daft Punk had they come on "The Colbert Report"

Stephen Colbert of "The Colbert Report." Stephen and I talk about our days working together on "The Daily Show," his experiences leading up to working on "The Daily Show" and how the "The Colbert Report" was created. Stephen also gives us a really cool, exclusive behind the scenes blow-by-blow of the Daft Punk controversy on his show and explains why I'm his idol (ok, that last part not so much).