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:

 Pete Souza - Official White House Photographer for Presidents Barack Obama and Ronald Reagan | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1505

Absolutely spell-binding conversation with one of the greatest photojournalists of our time. Pete gives us incredible access to what it was like spending 16 years of his amazing career being the visual historian for two American Presidents. Pete tells amazing stories about being "the guy in the room" for some of the most important moments in world history and what it's like to not just witness history first hand but to be part of making that history. He has never-before-heard descriptions from his 'insider" status of what President Obama and Regan were like as people and not just "Presidents," his techniques for getting iconic shots, what he's learned over his decades of being a photojournalist and much more.

 Katee Sackhoff - Bo-Katan in "The Mandalorian ('Star Wars' Saga)," "Longmire," "BattleStar Galactica' | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1605

Really fun conversation about the hit series, her acting career and other roles and why being a champion swimmer never happened but led to acting. Katee describes how emotional it was when she put on the costume to play the animated character, in the "Star Wars" saga, Bo-Katan as live action. She has great stories working with show creator and with producer/director Jon Favreau on the series, how she approaches her role and has a hilarious story about how tennis balls played a big part in her prep for the role.

 Jonathan Capehart - Host - MSNBC "The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart," Pulitzer-Prize Winning Journalist "The Washington Post | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1181

A really fun conversation with one of the most important American voices in modern politics. Jonathan describes what his new MSNBC show will focus on, its voice and what he hopes to achieve with it, a funny story how he came up with the show's name in the middle of the night, confronting Rudy Guliani and much more. This was very fun and Jonathan was so great we are having Jonathan back again soon!

 Louis Gossett Jr. -- Oscar and Emmy Winner "An Officer and a Gentleman," "Roots," "Boardwalk Empire," "Family Guy" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1107

An acting legend, Louis explains why he turned down being an NBA player for the Knicks to pursue acting, his approach to acting, how he got his start in acting, how in his younger days in Holywood fame almost destroyed him and his career, the importance of compassion and empathy toward others and much more. Louis is a very soulful artist with great wisdom and a very unique outlook on career and life that we can all take something from.

 Gary Laderman, Professor Emory University - Religious Cultures, Death and Dying, Author | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3339

A fascinating, unconventional take on how we live with death - or at least try to - from one of the country's preeminent voices on death and dying. This interview explores how we've been conditioned to look at death and why we should consider looking at it differently, how facing one's own death can be empowering and therapeutic, the various views of death in different societies throughout history and much more. You will take away a very different, more enlightened view about death from this conversation.

 Peter Frampton - Rock Legend | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1960

A wide-ranging conversation that gives us a revealing window in to one of the biggest rock stars of all time. Hear how Peter's massive hit "Frampton Comes Alive" (one of the biggest selling albums of all time) changed his life for the good and for the worse, how childhood friend David Bowie helped save his career, his rise to fame, his fall from fame, what music has meant to him, how he got hooked on the guitar and much more.

 David Frei - Co-Host, National Dog Show & Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1507

How do they judge the dogs in the show dog world, what are the standards, what makes a champion dog, what is it like behind the scenes in the show dog world, what makes a good breeder and handler? All these questions are answered and much more in this totally fun chat with the foremost name in the show dog world. An absolutely fascinating behind-the-scenes look at this world. 

 Colman Domingo - "Fear The Walking Dead," HBO's "Euphoria" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1842

Rare insider's look at Season 6 story arcs for "Fear The Walking Dead" as Colman talks about his controversial character, Victor Strand, and how he is tested this season and grows. Hear fascinating insight how Colman approaches the role and how episodes are developed. Colman gives riveting details about his training as an actor that led to his role in "Walking Dead" and major film roles. A great look at how a role and a series grows and develops.  

 Al Roker - Co-Host and Weather Anchor - "The Today Show" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 718

Al has an amazing life story in his new book about how he rose to national prominence starting out in college in upstate New York. Al tells funny, gutsy stories from his life that are great lessons for anyone who wants to know how to succeed in your job, in business and in life.

 Erin Brockovich - Champion Fighter-Maverick | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1367

Famous activist continues her fight by giving a tutorial on how the average person can be an effective advocate like her. She tells eye-opening stories about her experiences as an advocate, how things can and MUST be changed and just how bad things are out there and need to be addressed.

 Michael Cohen - Trump Lawyer & Fixer | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1130

A RIVETING, unvarnished depiction and in depth analysis from trusted Trump insider of what makes Donald Trump tick. This conversation gives you an understanding why Trump does what he does, if there is anyone personally close to him, what his family thinks of him, and much more. A MUST listen to this fascinating look into a man who has a huge affect on ALL our lives.

 Brian Stelter - CNN Host, "Reliable Sources" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1202

A fascinating look into the inner workings of Fox News. Brian discusses his NY Times bestselling new book that chronicles amazing access to Fox insiders and tells an eye-opening story of how Fox News became the powerful voice of the right and President Trump. Hear how former chairman Roger Ailes departure left a power vacuum at the network, who has filled that vacuum, how many at Fox really feel about the network and much more.

 Jeff Benedict - NY Times Best Selling Author, "The Dynasty" (Untold Stories of The N.E. Patriots) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2030

Jeff gives a comprehensive account based on 250 interviews with more than 200 people including extraordinary access to Bob Kraft, Bill Belichick, Tom Brady and close to 200 other Patriots and NFL insiders to piece together the untold and eye-opening stories of the New England Patriots. 

 Jon Meacham - Presidential Historian, Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1501

The brilliant, insightful Jon Meacham talks about his new book on the life of Civil Rights Icon John Lewis and explains the importance of religious faith in a healthy democracy, how religion and politics have always been inextricably tied, the bravery, faith, and brilliance of Congressman Lewis, Donald Trump's vision, the future of our democracy, how good can and must triumph over evil, and much more.

 Harry Shearer - Voice of Mr. Burns, Waylon Smithers, Ned Flanders, Principal Skinner on "The Simpsons," "This is Spinal Tap," "The Fisher King" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1423

Harry is fascinating and funny in this interview as he talks about his his new video series satirizing President Trump, the likes of which you've never seen. You'll be riveted by Harry as he describes the amazing cutting edge technology which allows him to play Donald Trump using CGI and Artificial Intelligence. We also talk his brilliant body of work, the political landscape and much more.

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