The Paul Mecurio Show

If you've been alive for the last 40 years you've enjoyed the brilliant comedy of Alan Zweibel, a pillar of modern comedy. With a unique insider's perspective he gives a fascinating description of working on seminal shows, and with the likes of Gilda Radner, John Belushi, Garry Shandling, Billy Crystal. Alan talks about his process of writing comedy and relays hilarious stories from his new book. This is living history of the greatest modern comedies from the perspective of someone who created them.

Jacob reveals eye-opening and unsettling facts behind the Trump administration’s separation of migrant families at the US-Mexico border. In talking about his new book on the subject Jacob explains how the plan came about, how it has not ended, the plight of the families targeted and more. This is an important moment in U.S. history that is not over and tis interview gives us important new information all Americans should know.

Actor Richard Kind gives a fascinating window in to how as a brilliant comedic actor approaches comedic roles, including how he breaks down a script and develops a character. Richard has great behind the scenes stories about how scenes are shot on "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and what it's like working with Larry David, explains why he loves his role in "The Social Ones" and what drew it to him and much more. 

A special episode where we get to hear how Kevin approaches his roles, how music is such an important part of Kevin's life and how he uses music to help define a character like the one he's playing in his latest series, Yellowstone, his approach to making films and music, choices he makes as part of the artistic process & much more. A rare and fascinating look at how an artist works.

One of the most brilliant business minds gives her unique insight about the radically changing entertainment landscape as she talks about her newest venture - Quibi - a short form entertainment content platform. Hear Meg's visionary take on where this multi-billion dollar industry is going, changing viewing habits, what she sees for the U.S economy and much more.

The legendary and always outspoken director is incredibly compelling in this interview, he has SO much to say, he's riveting. Spike is funny, astute, and provocative talking about his new Vietnam era film, "Da 5 Bloods" (which he says has gotten the best reviews he's ever gotten), African Americans struggle to get recognition for their Vietnam service, race relations in America and how they need to change, President Trump and much more. 

In this really fun, wide-ranging interview one of Hollywood's biggest stars talks about the major roles he's starred in, how he prepares as an actor, what he learned early on in his Hollywood career and his new podcast where he interviews high profile actors, politicians, personalities, musicians, and innovative business leaders.

A look in to a world rarely seen. This is a riveting behind-the-scenes look at the life and job of protecting the President of The United States and his family heard first hand from a secret service agent. Evy also talks about her experiences as an undercover agent, things she had to do to stay alive in the spy game, international intrigue and much more.

A very funny and candid conversation with Laura about motherhood, her book on the subject. Laura reveals a lot including  her struggles as a child including an eating disorder. She's refreshingly honest about how challenged she's been as a mom while working full-time as an actress/director. Laura has really funny stories and great perspectives to share with other working moms as well as captivating and revealing stories about how she started out in Hollywood and the wonderful things about stardom and the pitfalls also. 

Louie, a legendary comedian gives us a very cool, rarely discussed look in to how he developed the mother character in "Baskets" he plays. Louie describes his new book about letters to his mom. This is a funny, eye-opening and interesting take on Louie's comedic approach and relationship with his mom and he give great advice to me (and all of us) on who to deal with mothers.

This is a very special interview because it gives an incredible opportunity to get a truly world view on a number of key issues affecting us all. Richard, the premier foreign affairs correspondent in the world, offers an eye-opening and unique perspective on the world, including a chilling account how he reports a story in a war-torn region while making sure he stays alive and how he must balance effectively reporting a story like Covid-19 without causing panic. Richard gives an expert international take on a number of key issues affecting the world including, the Covid-19 pandemic, how the rest of the world is reacting to it, how the world perceives America and its reaction to Covid-19, global warming and the politics surrounding it, U.S. foreign relations, and much more.

A very fun episode with Greek who is very funny. He talks about growing up the son of a major record executive in NYC (he's got some great stories), why he loves living in Florida, a hilarious trip to Las Vegas and much more.

This is a special look at how one of the most brilliant, powerful visionaries in Hollywood history thinks and approaches his business. Katzenberg is responsible for the most iconic entertainment over the past 30 years. He gives a personal look at his amazing path to success, how his management style evolved over the years, what consumers want in today's content, what motivated him to create his new company Quibi, why it's on the cutting edge of short from content and more.

A-list guests like ... Paul McCartney, Stephen Colbert, Bryan Cranston, Judd Apatow, Bill Burr, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Kristen Chenoweth, Sugar Ray Leonard, Chris Matthews, Rob Corddry, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Prosecutor Marcia Clark, 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 became so successful.

Nicholas talks playing the fascinating real-life story of wrongly convicted Issac Wright, Jr. who taught himself law while in jail and got himself set free. Nicholas explains why he couldn't say no to Exec. Producer - 50 Cent - who insisted only Nicholas play the role. This is a VERY special, behind-the-curtain look at a great artist and his work. Nicholas reveals his incredibly interesting process in prepping and doing the role and how he decides what roles to take on and much more.