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:

 Bobby Moynihan - SNL, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Duck Tales | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1053

Bobby is a great comedic actor and gives a very cool behind-the-scenes look at how he voices characters for cartoons like "Duck Tales,"  what it was like working on SNL for 9 years, how sketches get created and produced on that show, what goes in to deciding what sketches get on the show, his process in working on a sit-com) very different from the hectic SNL schedule) and much more. VERY interesting insight in to his craft from a terrific talent.

 Ken Burns - Award-Winning Documentary Filmmaker | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1152

A UNIQUE and special look at a true genius, his work and how he approaches his work. Ken is the most brilliant and preeminent documentary filmmaker of our time and he gives us an amazing glimpse in to what motivates him to make his films, what he is trying to achieve in making them, the message he hopes they give viewers, his process of making the films and much more. You must hear this genius and his process.

 "Shark Tank's" - Daymond John | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 997

World renowned entrepreneur Daymond John talks about his rise to success and the lessons he sets out in his new book you can follow to take control and create moments of change allowing you to live a happier life. He gives invaluable insight in to one of the most important aspects of negotiating, adjusting to changes in the market place, how to evaluate a deal and much more. 

 Dr. Drew | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3243

My pal Dr. Drew joins me to talk about the Coronavirus, how the media is reporting it, what broke down in the reaction to it by health officials and our government, misconceptions about certain areas of health and much more.

 Rocco DiSpirito - Chef, Author - "Rocco's Keto Comfort Food Diet" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2000

A really great conversation with one of the best Chefs in America. Rocco talks his new book and what the Keto diet is and the misconceptions about it including, "Keto Crotch" and more.  We also talk about growing up Italian middle class kids, the importance of food in our lives, why Mediteranean cooking has always been one of the best diets for you. Rocco talks about his start, living on the streets of Paris, graduating high school at 16 and becoming a master chef before a young age and much more.

 Dee Snider - Twisted Sister | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 895

Dee has taken on a cause near and dear to his heart. To get the NFL to have metal rock represented at next year's Super Bowl. He makes his very convincing plea in this episode for AC/DC to be the band who should represent.

 Actor, Sam Keeley - "68 Whiskey," "In The Heart Of The Sea," "The Cured" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1073

Sam, star Paramount Network's #1 New Drama, "68 Whiskey," gives a really interesting look in to his meteoric rise in Hollywood at a young age. He describes what inspired him to shift from music to acting as a young man, his big acting break in his native Ireland, how acting styles vary in America and Ireland, working with Hollywood greats, Ron Howard and Brian Grazer, and much more.

 Michael Imperioli - "The Sopranos," "Goodfellas," "Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for The Bone Collector" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1104

Very interesting insight from Michael about his work in film and tv. He talks about starring in the new NBC series "Lincoln Rhyme" and what drew him to the project, how he approaches playing real life people in preparing for roles, his work in film and on "The Sopranos," how writing scripts and novels help him in is acting and much more.

 John Cleese - Monty Python, "A Fish Called Wanda," "Fawlty Towers," "Harry Potters," "James Bond Films | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1584

The brilliant comedy legend and mad genius, John Cleese, graces the show in a wide ranging, very funny conversation that covers how he insists you address him, his days woking in Monty Python's Flying Circus, how the drinking of Graham Chapman forced Cleese to leave the troupe, what he wants on his tombstone, death in general, religion, politics and more, but do you really need more? It's John Cleese!!

 Tim Robbins - "The Shawshank Redemption," "Bull Durham," "War of the Worlds," "Mystic River," "The Player" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1447

A riveting conversation with one of the biggest stars in Hollywood who's starred in many iconic films. Tim talks about his new, ground-breaking play centering on the life stories of 12 immigrants and it's importance in pointing out that we are all immigrants of sorts in today's divisive environment. Tim also talks about making films in Hollywood, his career, how we need to come together as a country and more.

 Josh Hartnett - "Pearl Harbor," "Black Hawk Down," "The Black Dahlia," "Inherit The Viper" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1073

Josh has starred in some of Hollywoods biggest movies and worked with superstar actors and directors. He discusses what he learned working with such great directors as Brian DePalma, Ridley Scott and Michael Bay. He explains what attracted him to the script of his new film and how show stepping away from acting for a while helped him immensely in his life and craft and much more.

 Dr. Michael Eric Dyson - Author, “Jay Z Made in America,” Professor of Sociology at Georgetown University, opinion writer for The New York Times. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 857

Dr. Michael talks about his fascinating new book, “Jay-Z Made in America," that chronicles Jay-Z's life going from Brooklyn drug dealer to major artist, cultural and political influencer and billionaire. It is an excellent study as a blueprint of Jay-Z’s artistry and legacy. 

 Julie Hagerty - "Airplane," "Marriage Story," "Lost in America," "Midsummer Nights Sex Comedy," "What About Bob?" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 909

Julie has starred in some of the classic comedy films of all time. She talks working with comedy legends Woody Allen and Albert Brooks, her new film "Marriage Story" and how realistic it was for her as an actress, the unexpected path her acting career took, the challenges of "making it" in Hollywood and much more.

 Luis Guzman, "Shameless," "Carlito’s Way," "Traffic," "Boogie Nights," "Hold On" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 594

He currently co-stars in "Shameless" with William H. Macy and unless you've been living under a rock, you've seen this great character actor in film and TV. Luis a great story about how he was a Social Worker and started acting as a favor to a friend. He has over 110 films and 30 television credits to his name.  Luis talks about his new film and why it's important message motivated him to get the film made, his acting process, the challenges of producing films & much more.

 Elizabeth Perkins, "Big," "Miracle on 34th St.,"Weeds," "The Moodys." | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1158

Elizabeth talks about her new Fox mini-series, "The Moodys," why she loved working with Denis Leary and the fun they had, acting in film vs. TV, how growing up on a farm in Vermont was a big factor in becoming an actress and why she couldn't wait to move away and more.

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