Inside Out with Paul Mecurio

This is an interview on my show (formerly titled "2 Chairs & A Microphone") I did a while back with Rob about his amazing career, his life and the movie he made with his son Nick, “Being Charlie. “ Rob was so proud and excited to have made this film with his son. Rob was a great artist, and more importantly, a great human being. A true social activist, he loved people and cared deeply about mankind. He was a tireless spokesperson for the downtrodden and made huge contributions to better the world. He is going to be sorely missed. RIP.

An eye-opening look at civil rights leader and Presidential candidate Jesse Jackson and how he changed the political playing field for all Americans. You aren't going to learn this in history classes in school.

Hear how the unlikely and challenging capture of a little known terrorist made America safe and changed the course of the war on terror here in America. An absolutely gripping account of Jake's new book that highlights the amazing detective work done to capture and convict this brazen terrorist.

Dr. Drew apologizes. After re-thinking some of his positions on vaccines, health mandates, etc, Dr. Drew is now on a self-professed apology tour. This is a fascinating and brutally honest assessment from Dr. Drew of what he's gotten wrong (and right). A refreshing moment in the national dialogue that you absolutely should hear.

Hear Emmy winner Michael Chiklis talk about regret, humility, why people are not connected these days and how his new film, "The Senior" is a movie that will surprise you, motivate you and make you feel something you didn't at all expect. This movie is unlike any movie big Hollywood is releasing these days. And that's a GOOD thing. 

Hear first hand from an NBA champion and Finals MVP what it takes to win the biggest prize. Cedric is engrossing as he describes the nitty gritty of what made the Celts Championship run to their 18th banner so magical and what it takes to be an M+NBA champion. Cedric gives a great insider's take on the Celtics teams he played on and on the storied franchise overall.  I'm a huge Celtics fan but you don't have to be a Celtics fan to love this conversation - it's a fun behind-the-scenes take on what it takes to be a w...

Jerry is one of the most successful film producers in Hollywood history and this is rare glimpse into the production genius of Jerry Bruckheimer. Hear how he consistently produces such mega-hit as he gives us a rare insider's look into his creative process in talking about the major factors that go into his choices of what movies he will make. Jerry details  what was entailed in creating a realistic experience for the audience in filming his latest movie, "F1" starring Brad Pitt, including the state-of-the art camera technology used and the actors training in F1 cars for 4 months on real F...

John, as always, is hilarious, passionate and thought-provoking in this really fun conversation about the Latino influences in our culture and politics that has gone largely unnoticed. In a way only John can tell it, he describes his highly acclaimed 2nd season of "John Leguizamo Does America" as we hear about the 6 cities he's visited to take in the Latino influences, what surprised him in his travels, why people should know what they don't know about the Latino community and much more.

An absolutely captivating conversation with the world's greatest documentary filmmaker as he passionately talks about his newest documentary series, "American Revolution," which explores our country’s founding struggle and its eight-year war for independence. Ken is spell-binding as he describes the virtues and contradictions of the war and the birth of America and talks about how the film follows dozens of major historical figures from a wide variety of backgrounds on both sides of the war.  Ken shares an absolutely brilliant take on the American Revolution that you have never heard before.

Spike describes his start in comedy - a hilarious story of how getting in trouble in college for a prank led to being one of the best comedy writers in Hollywood. We also talk about his passion for high-end cars, how it started, what makes car collectors a unique breed and his Youtube show he co-hosts with Jerry Seinfeld and much more.

A deep dive with Alex about her newest project, the podcast - "Trumpland." On “Trumpland with Alex Wagner,” Alex travels the country talking with the people on the frontlines of Trump’s policies and promises. For the first 100 days of the new administration, she’s taking a break from the anchor’s chair to get out into the field to bring you conversations you can't always find on TV. Alex gives us an incredibly interesting, revealing and unique take on the world of Trump you will not hear anywhere else. AND PLEASE LEAVE A NICE REVIEW AND RATING OF THE PODCAST AN...

An interesting fun look at one of the best known comedians out there. Howie talks about his passion for "America's Got Talent," how it changes the lives of its contestants. He has a funny, great story of how he resisted getting into the game show hosting world but when he did it changed his life forever. Howie gives us a fascinating look into how he embraces fear and how fear drives him in all he does.

Amy is absolutely fun and delightful in this wide-ranging interview as she talks about the new season of the hit FX series, "The Old Man." She describes why it is so amazing to work with Jeff Bridges, how she approached her role and character in the series, what she looks for in roles and the challenges she faced first starting out as an actress in Hollywood much more.

A really fun interview with Steven who is hilarious as we talk about Chicago Med but mostly his life as an actor and he has an hysterical take on how the importance of fame and wealth in our society and how to get it. Steven and I go on a really funny riff on how it's so easy to be famous these days by not doing much of anything. And hear Steven's take on why Europe looks at fame and success differently than we do in America. 

David is hilarious in this really fun conversation about his newest project, "The Good Half." David gives us a cool look into his famous, creative family - hear about how his eclectic mother (a former burlesque dancer who David named his nightclub named) and artistic family (sisters Roasanna and Patricia)  inspired him to be an actor and hear how fun it was growing up in such a artistic family. David talks about how he chooses roles and how he seamlessly can go from playing "goofy/a little off" characters to more serious ones, what he looks for in producing and d...

A fun, fascinating conversation with Mika about her "Know Your Value" initiative that empowers women to grow their careers and form healthy habits. Hear who some of the amazing women from business, entertainment and more who are on the newest "Know Your Value Forbes 50 over 50 list." Mika also has great insight into the Kamala Harris campaign, the current state of politics as well and what's at stake in this 2024 election year for all Americans (not just women).

A view of football that you've never heard before. Sal talks in depth about his new book, "How Football Explains America," and explains how football originated in America,  how football in America was influenced by African American culture, military history and  cultural shifts across generations and why the Quarter-Back Position is the most revered of any position in sports. He also gives fascinating insight into influences of Bill Belichick, Vince Lombardi, Paul Brown, Bill Parcells, Joe Namath and the Manning Family and much more.

A really fun conversation with Jane about her amazing career as a host, CBS news anchor and nationally known DIY expert on such shows as NBC’s The TODAY Show, FOX Good Day, and HSN to name a few. Jane explains why being a radio host for 4 hours a day early on in her career was so instrumental to her success on TV. Hear what makes Jane such a GREAT interviewer. Jane also has a really fun story about how as a young girl she knew TV was her life-calling. Jane explains what the keys are to being a do-it-yourselfer. Ja...

John created one of the most iconic characters in television history - Cliff Clavin of "Cheers."  Hear the fascinating story how that character was created, how John's 10 years touring Europe as a performer led to him landing the role of cheers, what his huge comedy influences are and much more.

Tim is one of Hollywood's most versatile and brilliant actors who gives us an insider's look into his great new movie, "Asleep in my Palm,"  tells the story of a father and his daughter living off the grid on the outskirts of an elite liberal arts college in northeastern Ohio. Tim reveals why he took on the part, how he chose the incredibly unique characters he plays and decided acting was his destiny after majoring in the Classics in college.

Joy gives a new perspective to the civil rights movement through this fascinating look into the lives of Medgar and Myrlie Evers who were married and considered 2 of the greatest civil rights leaders of the civil rights movement. Joy talks about her new book in which she chronicles this beautiful love story between Medgar and Myrlie. She describes the wonderful way they met, how and why they fell in love and how their marriage withstood the pressures and dangers of being civil rights activists in Mississippi in the 60s. 

Kyle had heard a rumor that Pablo Escobar did a deal in the early 1980s with a remote, coastal Southern town of 300 people called Varnamtown in North Carolina. In exchange for vast wealth and limitless cocaine, Escobar would be allowed to land planes and ships in the area. Over the last 24 months, Kyle and Emmy winning director, Joshua Davis, investigated the rumor, journeying to Varnamtown to knock on doors and find out what really happens when a firehose of money and cocaine is turned on a small community. In this interview, hear from Kyle and Joshua what the experience has...

An absolutely enthralling conversation with Jeff and Matt about this 10-part brilliant documentary about the rise and fall of the New England Patriot dynasty. Hear how the writer and director discovered magical New England Patriot footage that told them there was a doc to be made, why Tom Brady, Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick were able to build the dynasty and the tensions and egos that eventually led to its undoing and much much more. A very human story with Shakespearean storylines that make this one of the most interesting and entertaining docs to come out in years whether you...

Marlo is a trailblazer, her show  "That Girl" was the first to portray a single career woman and paved the way for actresses to follow like Mary Tyler Moore, Murphy Brown and Moore. Hear how Marlo landed the role of "That Girl" and how she parlayed that into an amazing 45 year-career in TV, film and on Broadway. Marlo is incredibly passionate and eloquent about St. Jude's Hospital and its mission to help children stricken with cancer and their families.

Michael has been the Executive Producer of "Live" for more than 20 years. Michael holds the world record  the most morning talk show episodes produced by the same producer.He shares the secrets to it's long-term success and dominance in the morning talk show landscape. Hear how Michael navigated changing co-hosts over the years, why Kelly Ripa is the girl next door and she's not and much more. 

John gives us a very fun, cool and surprising behind the scenes look at The National Dog Show. Hear how judges make their decisions, all that goes on in breeding and showing a champion canine, what has surprised John over the years about the dog show and the world of dogs and much more.

If you've listened to radio, read a newspaper or watched TV, Lee Abrams has affected your life. He has been a pioneer in all areas of media, particularly radio. He co-founded XM Satellite radio, created the FM Rock radio listening format, advised Rolling Stone Magazine as well as major artists like Eric Clapton, Yes and Iron Maiden. Lee gives us an amazing look into how and why he and a small group created Satellite radio, why AM radio was lacking, and how FM radio, which was a dormant medium, blew up the old, tired AM radio playbook and was turned...

In discussing his new book about George Washington, Bret takes us through those tenuous and tumultuous days of the Constitutional Convention and the central role Washington played in the convention. This is an absolutely fascinating conversation with Bret because it and his book show a side of George Washington seldom discussed - namely how deft Washington was at being a political statesman after being a hero General. Hear how Washngtong developed the skill set to bring people together through compromise, who his political allies were and who wasn't

Aaron is very open and funny talking about his life, how he got started in music through family influences around the house, how he made it out of the projects in New Orleans to become one of the most acclaimed signers this country has generated. Hear the funny story of why as a kid he stole a car (and got arrested) and how that set him straight, what it was like working with the great Linda Ronstadt, how he found his "sound" and much more. A very revealing look into one of this country's greatest singers.

Jason is a great friend. Whenever I perform in the Detroit area I go on his show and it is some of the MOST fun I have ANYWHERE. Jason is very funny and we have a REALLY fun conversation we talk about everything from his early days as a reporter and the crazy news assignments he was given (you have to hear these), ground up beef bullion and why it's SO good, wandering around Macy's too look at bedding, why Jason is a very lame texter and much more. 2 friends having a great time. You will too listening to this...

Known as "The Internet's Favorite Dad" Brittlestar a.k.a. comedian Stewart Reynolds has become an on-line sensation. Every week, hundreds of thousands of people watch his videos on various social media channels. Brittlestar videos have been viewed more than a combined 600 million times. Brittlestar has funny stories revealing how he went viral, what the keys to making popular videos for the internet are and how he first got started with the help of his small child. HIs videos cover everything from being a middle-aged white guy, to the challenges of being a Dad and why God would be disappointed...

A fascinating conversation with Dr. Oakley about her incredibly unique Vet practice. Michele is very open and fun about the challenges of treating a wide variety of animals, the mistakes she's made in the wild (like the time she got chased up a tree by  Bison she was treating), and how having her kids in the wild with her is the ULTIMATE "Bring Your Child To Work Day" experience. Michele gets emotional about a chance meeting when she was a child with Jane Goodall that changed her life. Dr. Oakley is doing important work and gives us a unique behind-the-scenes l...

John is one of the preeminent comedy promoters in the country. He concentrates on the Boston market. This is an absolutely hilarious conversation about everything comedy. John has hilarious stories about working with some of the biggest comedians in the business (especially the great Boston headliners Don Gavin and Nick DiPaolo). We also talk classic sit-coms like "Mash," "The Dick Van Dyke Show," "All in The Family," "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" and of course how HOT Mary Tyler Moore was. John has GREAT stories growing up in Boston as a huge radio and tv fan. Hear how as a...

Andrew is really fun and interesting as he talks about his new hit series, "Son of A Critch," his experience on the hit show "Schitt's Creek," how these shows were developed and what it's been like creating two hit comedy series that have taken the world by storm. How they develop story lines each week, why his shows are so quirky and yet relatable and much more. A very cool look into the world of creating and running hit shows.

Dante is a close friend, a great comic with an amazing back story. Hear his amazing, hilarious, and at times unbelievable stories of survival growing up in a very rough neighborhood in Brooklyn, his influential Dad who kept him on the straight and narrow, his journey from being on a fencing scholarship in college to becoming a stripper (for 11 years), then a pimp and finally a comic. You will not believe what you hear.

A really fun conversation with one of America's most accomplished chefs. We talk about what makes great barbecue, how the science of food plays a big part in making great food, how technique separates the good chefs from the great ones, how Michael got his start and what influence his Italian/Greek heritage has had on his choice of career and incredibly inventive, world famous cooking style.  

Harry is an award winning actor from film, TV and Broadway. We have alot of fun talking about the 10-year run of "The Blacklist," his incredibly interesting analogy on why his approach to acting is the same as the way old school NBA players approached their job. Hear why Harry chose acting over going into the priesthood, and why actors need to understand acting is a craft, not necessarily an art. Harry gives us a very cool insider's look at how the hit NBC show "Blacklist" is shot and how involved he and the lead, James Spader are in development...

Chris is spell-binding as he discusses his latest doc series, "Prisoners of the Snow." The unbelievable story of Uruguayan Air Flight 571 carrying a rugby team that crashed in the Andes Mountains leaving only 16 out of 45 passengers to survive. Chris details the death-defying experience the players endured in a freezing wilderness, including eating the bodies of their dead friends. And describes shares the amazing story of how they were ultimately saved.  

I love having Patricia on the show, she is a great guest and returns to the show in this revealing, funny and thoughtful conversation about her new movie, "Mending The Line," where she plays a VA doctor treating veterans with PTSD. Hear the funny story of how Patricia used a hyperbaric chamber to prepare her for the role, how fly fishing plays an integral part in the film and in helping heal those with PTSD, what drew her to the project (hint, working with the great actor Brian Cox was one thing) and hear why Patricia feels normalizing mental health...

Netflix's "Chimp Empire" is an amazing documentary, and its director James Reed, who spent almost 2 years embedded with a chimp society in Uganda. James describes never-before-heard, first-hand stories about how this doc explores the fascinating world of the largest chimpanzee society ever discovered as they navigate complex social politics, family dynamics and dangerous territory disputes.

Great to have Henry back on the show in a fun conversation about this complex, quirky, funny character Gene Cousineau in HBO's "Barry." Henry as he explains why Gene is a messiah to Barry, how the self-centered nature of the character gets Gene in trouble, how Henry's acting training allows him to explore the darker, more interesting sides of a character and much more.

A wonderful conversation with John, a terrific dramatic and comedic actor as we explore he approaches playing complex characters like a Branch Davidian follower in "Waco: The Aftermath" or on "Dopesick." John talks about his experience as a debating champion and how that has helped him immensely as an actor, why playing a character from the "inside out" is important to him, all the fun he has had playing "The Bud Light" King and much more.

An engrossing, fun, wide-ranging conversation with Jeff about LeBron James, the subject of his latest biography, "LeBron." If you thought you knew and heard everything about LeBron James, you're wrong. You have to hear this interview. How does a poor kid from Akron with a single Mom who is dubbed a superstar phenom as a teenager navigate a complicated world to become one of the best basketball players EVER, a billionaire and strong voice for social justice? Hear why LeBron never liked to be alone, has always had an innate ability to bring people together, and forever changed how the...

Great talk with the iconic lead vocalist of the ground-breaking band "The Go-Go's." Belinda gives us an insiders look at what it was like being the first all-female band who wrote their own songs and played their own instruments and the obstacles they faced. Hear why the punk scene in Los Angeles in the 70s was so freeing and fertile for up and coming musicians and how opening for The Police then surpassing them on the charts was so mind-blowing. Belinda talks about her latest solo album and upcoming tour and shares why working with songwriter Diane Warren has been...

A really fun, wide-ranging conversation with Katee about reprising her role as Bo-Katan Kryze in The Mandalorian and what she is bringing to the table. We have alot of laughs talking about everything from chickens to babies and why having pets ISN'T the same as raising kids. Katee is very open about the challenges starting out in the business, why she feels her life and acting experiences has positioned her to take on ANY role and hear the great advice she got when she started acting. 

William Shatner has gone from actor to being a cultural icon. He is ubiquitous in pop culture. He shares fascinating, funny, behind-the-scenes stories about getting his start in acting in Canada, what it was like working in the early days of LIVE television in New York in the 50s. Shatner talks about his relationship with Leonard Nimoy and how they first met, has great advice for young actors and why he thinks he's had such longevity in show business. An absolutely riveting conversation with this larger than life man.

Gina is very revealing and a lot of fun as she tells how she got her start in acting and the best advice she got as a young actress, and what it was like working with the great David Mamet on Broadway. We hear about her directorial debut and the challenges she faced directing her first film. Hear why Frank Sinatra was such a big inspiration to Gina. And Gina explains why she is concerned that we have become so divisive as a country, what we can do to come together as a nation and much more.

Patricia and David talk about their new film, the off-beat comedy "Unexpected."  They share secrets in a very cool, funny look at how a film is adapted from a book, why initially the script based on the book wasn't working, how they worked on set together as collaborators AND husband and wife without killing each other. Patricia shares stories about working on 2 of the biggest sit-coms in TV history, how she grew as an actor from those jobs and how she grew to become a producer of TV and film.

A very revealing conversation with Mariel about her years as a child actor, the ground-breaking films she starred in, "Manhattan," "Star 80," "Lipstick," and what it was like working with giants in the industry like Woody Allen, Bob Fosse and John Candy. Mariel is candid about why one of her films probably couldn't be made today as she explains her concern with the "cancel culture" and how it can squelch creativity. Mariel also talks candidly about her mental health struggles and those of her famous family, including her famous grandfather Ernest hemingway. A wide-ranging, very honest perspective from this iconic actress.

Ric is spell-binding in this INSIDER account of the CIA from a lifelong Black Ops officer. Black Ops guys rarely talk about their work, or most importantly, are given a chance to. This is a FIRST! With agency approval Ric tells his whole career, explaining how he and others have guarded America's safety from the shadows - highlighted by operations globally (Central America, Asia, Middle East), dealing with international terrorism and Communist regimes. Ric still trains our forces and law enforcement officials as well. A MUST listen!

A great conversation with the great actor Bryan Cranston about his Showtime series, "Your Honor." Bryan reveals why he decided to do another series of the wildly popular show, what life is like for his character, fallen Judge, Michael Desiato, how his character tries to pick up the pieces and what Michael's dilemma says about all of us. Bryan is terrific and let's us behind the curtain, explaining how he physically prepared for the role in the 2nd season and more.

Ian is an amazingly down to earth guy who's very revealing. In this really fun conversation Ian explains why in show business it's not about "who you know but you knows YOU" and how that helped him land the role of Ryan on "Yellowstone." Ian talks about why it's so great about working with Kevin Costner and why growing up on his grandfather's ranch helped him understand the character of Ryan. He describes the fun and challenges of bringing back his role of Peter Hale from the MTV Teen Wolf show and how that was a big adjustment for him...

Joe is REALLY fun in this wide-ranging conversation about bringing back the hit show "Criminal Minds" to streaming. Joe reveals why the show is even more realistic on streaming (hint: realistic gore and swearing), what he loves about the story lines, how the Covid pandemic is part of those story lines, why playing Joe Rossi, his character on "Criminal Minds," is like seeing an old friend and how his character is the same but different - in a good way. Joe talks his love of baseball, throwing out the first pitch at Cubs games and he and I bond over...

A really fun conversation with this film legend. Hear why she loved the script for "Violent Night" and the unique word she uses to describe the film. She has cool insight into working on the "Vacation" films w/Chevy Chase. Beverly is very open and funny about her years working in film, what she looks for in the roles she plays, how she prepares for a role, why she sounds like a trucker in this interview and much more.

Emmy winning director Robert Alexander describes what he learned about Shaquile O'Neal in the making of this 4 -part doc that surprised, challenged and delighted him. Robert gives a fascinating look at why he didn't want to make a conventional documentary and how he arrived at the creative approach he took to the documentary. This is a master class in filmmaking as Robert explains how and why he gave each installment of the 4-part doc its own look and feel. Hear why he describes Shaq as the most unique person he's EVER met or worked with (and it's not just because...

NASA's Artemis Moon Program has been launched with the plan to land the first woman and first person of color on the Moon so this is the PERFECT time for this interview with Lori Garver, a trailblazer who pioneered a place for women at the highest levels of NASA. A woman in a man's world pushing new agendas to revamp NASA and establish a new space age, Lori spearheaded private sector competition to drive down costs at NASA despite her efforts being met with great resistance. Lori describes never-before-heard stories how she would often be dismissed simply because she was...

A really fun, revealing conversation with Jacob about his start in acting, how his life completely changed after getting the role of Spider-Man's best friend. Jacob is incredibly honest about the pressures he felt as a kid to not show vulnerability and to pretend "he had it all together," how acting saved him by allowing him to be vulnerable in his personal life. Jacob describes how wonderful it is to be able to open up, come out of his shell and feel comfortable being who he is regardless of his looks. And he gives us a cool insider's look into...

A fun, revealing conversation with one of CNN star anchors about her new show "CNN This Morning" and her role on it. Poppy gives us an insider's take on what the new show will be like, why it will be relatable to a broad audience, and what she and her co-anchors, Don Lemon and Kaitlin Collins hope to bring to the conversations in the morning. Hear fascinating backstory of Poppy's early days as a journalist, how law and journalism have been 2 pillars in her professional life, why she recently pursued a masters in law, how why not getting into a...

An in depth, fascinating conversation with one of the most important and successful entrepreneurs in modern American business. This is a MASTER CLASS in business - hear from the man who is one of the people responsible for the birth of the internet. Case reveals his never-before-heard struggles as he built AOL and how he overcame them, why women and people of color are being left behind in the U.S. entrepreneurial market and what his solution is to correct that. Case has unique insight into what makes someone a successful entrepreneur and much more. This is a RARE opportunity...

Hear Officer Fanone's harrowing account defending the Capitol on Jan. 6th. Officer Fanone gives a blow-by-blow account of those critical moments leading up to him almost losing his life. Fanone shares never-before-heard bone-chilling comments hurled at him by the mob and what was going through his mind while being beaten and dragged. He describes the undercover work he was engaged in before the insurrection started and the amazing bravery he showed in not staying away from the fight at the Capitol. Fanone also has interesting insights into how policing needs to change (he says it starts with seeing criminals as...

A once-in-a-lifetime interview with the greatest and most influential songwriter/musician the world has ever seen. This interview is all about Sir Paul's creative life and work, how he writes songs, life early on starting out as a Beatle (he has great stories about being on the road with no money when the Beatles were young lads starting out), how the Beatles wrote together, and how and why the Beatles were able to constantly create and try new sounds and approaches with their music. He describes what the Beatles breakup was like and what it was like emotionally going solo...

Alfonso talks about his amazing work on "Ozark," how he learned to play such a bad guy with a disturbing side. He reveals his amazing story of how he broke into acting in America, what he needs to do as an actor to explore the darkness of a character, how he avoids being stereotyped in Hollywood, what drives him to choose the roles he chooses, the biggest adjustment he had to make to living in America and much more. 

Tom is one of the hottest actors today starring in 3 major franchises. Tom tells us why acting is harder than Rugby, the moment he knew he wanted to be an actor, how he figured out early on what he has that would make him stand out as an actor and how he has successfully capitalized on that. Tom gives a fascinating look into what motivates him to take on a role, how he prepares for the parts he takes on, the demands some of his roles put on his body, how he trains to get in shape for his most...

This interview is why I do my podcast- to talk to GREAT artists about the inspirations behind their art and their process. Joe is incredibly candid and funny in this wide-ranging conversation about the effects of being shut off from the world by Covid had on him. You'll get goosebumps hearing how Joe approaches making music (it will surprise you). Hear cool details about his days in the bands "James Gang" and "Barnstorm," how he moves so effortlessly from bands to solo work and back to bands, how he taps into the different voices he shows in his work, and...

A terrific conversation with the author of a wonderful book centered on rich, funny, complex characters loosely based on the author's life growing up in Queens. Hear how these characters were developed, why the author HAD to write this book, how he overcame writer's block and much more. The book immerses you in the world of Cypress Avenue, you will smell the smells, hear the sounds and see the faces of the characters Mike describes. Mike is a hot new writer who is about to break big and you will see why in this conversation.

A must hear perspective on leadership for anyone in business from an expert on the subject - David Gergen who has worked with 4 U.S. Presidents. Gergen gives us absolutely riveting and entertaining insight into what makes a great leader and what doesn't. As only David could do with his brilliance and broad knowledge of all things political and leadership walks us through who in history has shown great leadership (who will be shocked who is on the list and who isn't), what the common traits are in all great leaders, how a leader must balance head and heart and...

A Jersey guy ex-teacher, salesperson ..Goes to a baseball game with buddies. ..notices an umpire and decides that life is short, I want to try that. This is the amazing life story of how Phil Uzzi became a Major League baseball Umpire. A fascinating and rare insider's look at the world of Major League Baseball from the vantage point of an umpire. Hear what it's like to go to umpire school, the hardest thing about umpiring and the pressure of umpiring some of the greatest athletes in the world. Phil has funny, outrageous stories about his days umpiring and talks...

A really fun conversation with my good friend Phil about his hit Netflix travel food series. Phil has amazing stories about his world travels hosting his travel food show, like - a great story how he tried not to embarrass himself with the President of Finland, his favorite countries to visit, and trying to eat food that moves (he gagged). It's fascinating to hear why Phil says his show is more than just about travel and food. And it's riveting to hear what it was like creating the hit sitcom, "Everybody Loves Raymond" and the challenges of running a massive...

A fascinating look into what made Kobe Bryant tick, what drove him to pursue greatness, how growing up in Europe made him a stand-out in his suburban Philadelphia high school and how his life in Europe matured him in a way growing up in America couldn;t. We talk about Kobe's issues with his racial identity, his hard upbringing at the hands of his father, his unique perspective on life and much more. An incredibly captivating look into ALL aspects of one of the greatest athletes in the last 100 years.

Can you do 2,222 push-ups a day AND cook for the most powerful person in the free world? Chef Andre Ruch can. Hear his AMAZING story that started with him becoming an overnight sensation after a picture of his 24-inch biceps went viral, then his suffering from PTSD, and culminates in a stellar career as a chef for four different U.S. Presidents. Hear how cooking helped save his life after battling PTSD post his military career.  Andre tells what Presidents love and hate to eat, the pressure of cooking for powerful world leaders and much more. A riveting story you've N...

A really fun, interesting conversation with the hilarious comedian/actor about his big shot in comedy that got him known, his approach to stand-up, trying to figure out the line of political correctness in life and in doing stand-up, what it was like working the infamous showcase Los Angeles shows "Phat Tuesdays" at the Comedy Store and much more.

A really fascinating conversation with award-winning actor/rapper Omar Epps about the roles he chooses to take as an actor and why. For instance, in his ground-breaking movie "The Devil You Know," hear his very compelling reasons for doing the film - he was drawn by his character's conflict between loyalty to family and doing the right thing, how rapping and poetry at a young age formed his creative/artistic voice and what he loves about those art forms. Omar gives a very cool behind-the-scenes look at working with great actors like Stanley Tucci, Meg Ryan, James Caan and what...

In this great conversation with Seann hear what he did in his audition to get the iconic part of Stifler in American Pie" and how that role changed his life, how he avoided typecasting after that movie, what he loves about how different his new role playing a minister is in "Welcome to Flatch,"a jock in high school the risk he took leaving home in Minnesota (1 of 7 kids) at a young age to pursue his dream in Hollywood and how naive he was moving to Hollywood and why he thought he wouldn't make it once he got there and...

Robert is known for his iconic role in Terminator talks his dark, edgy role on the hit HBO Max show "Peacemaker," how he became enamored with acting as a young boy and why he left college for acting, how failure in one thing led to success in another, how the role in Terminator 2 changed his life. The importance of sports and the NFL in his life and his relationship with his kids.

Hakeem has an incredible life story. Raised very poor, from a broken home, homeless, at the age of 9 helping his Dad harvest and deal drugs, becoming a drug dealer and user himself as an adult.  Hakeem overcame all these life challenges and obstacles to attend Stanford University, earn a doctorate and become one of the most renowned astrophysicists in the world. His story is amazing and one you don't want to miss, with every turn it is jaw-dropping. 

A unique behind the scenes look at the important work of world renowned veterinarian, Dr. Pol. The Dr. is utterly fascinating and passionate as he explains: how fear in treating animals is the worst thing, how he had to create NEW techniques on the fly he wasn't taught in Vet school to treat large farm animals - like how to properly stick your hand up the rear-end of an animal and not be killed, why few Vets want to care for farm animals these days and how that can be a problem for ALL of us, the day as a...

A brilliant singer/songwriter whose iconic song "American Pie" is one of the top 5 songs of the 20th Century.The always outspoken McLean gives us a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the ups and downs of his 50+ year career, his writing process as he takes us on a journey of how “American Pie” came about, what inspired him to write it and what he was trying to say with the song. He isn’t shy about his unapologetic approach to music and life, sharing why he can be tough to live with in his personal and business relationships. After "American Pie" became...

Ever wonder what it's like to be a world class hockey player in the intense National Hockey League - wonder no more. Shawn Thornton gives an absolutely mesmerizing insider's account you've never heard before of his storied career in the NHL. Hear why he was an "enforcer" and how he carried out those duties-like the key to winning a fist fight on ice, the important leadership skills one needs in pro sports and how they translate to life, how he thought when he was drafted he thought it was a prank, what it's like to struggle in the minor leagues...

Chris talks about his character Toby's relationship with Kate on the smash hit "This is Us."  He gives a sneak peak at what the future holds for the pair, how he and Chrissy Metz (Kate) approached the difficult scenes dealing with the divorce of the pair and fascinating insight into the behind-the-scenes process the show follows in shooting the show. Chris is fascinating in explaining how his improv training has allowed him to get the most out of his scenes, his surprise at how big a hit the show became and how that has changed his life, the challenges he f...

Oscar nominated Reginald Hudlin, one of the most influential filmmakers of his generation shares hilarious, never-before-heard stories about the birth and rise of "Phat Tuesdays at The Comedy Store," the subject of his new Amazon docuseries "Phat Tuesdays."  The series documents the importance of the influential comedy showcase that launched the careers of some of the most famous Black comedians, including Cedric the Entertainer, Steve Harvey, Chris Tucker, Jamie Foxx, Martin Lawrence and MORE. Founded by comedian Guy Torry, Phat Tuesdays provided an historic opportunity for amazing Black comedians to finally showcase their talents to the industry. It changed the f...

Famke does very few interviews so we get a special window into this terrific actress as talks about her approach to taking on roles, what drew her to acting after modeling, the challenges in adapting a movie from a book, what happened in South Africa that changed her life and much more.

We all were shocked at Bob's passing. He was a friend and not only really funny but a GREAT guy. As a tribute to him I wanted to re-air this interview we did. Bob is funny and revealing, talking about his start in comedy, how he was fired from one TV show but hired on another - "Full House" and how that changed his life. He talks about hosting an edgy home videos show, what it was like working at The Comedy Store in Los Angeles in his early days with Richard Pryor, Jay Leno and David Letterman, how as...

The iconic show "Dirty Jobs" is back for a new season. Mike shares a really cool insiders look how the show and the style of shooting was invented, as well as really fun stories about filming "Dirty Jobs. He also talks his passion for the unsung heroes in America - the tradesman doing the tough jobs that affect all our lives. Mike is brilliant in his never-before-heard observations about how we value a college degree but not the laborer jobs that are the backbone of our economy which led Mike to make scholarships available to those who want an education...

A wide-ranging, VERY fun conversation with the brilliant astrophysicist about space, astronomy, the Universe, black matter (look it up it's super interesting), how matter and antimatter work, how the speed of light works, the true brilliance of Einstein and much more. Neil is so compelling, informative, and infectious in his enthusiasm for all things science, the Universe and astronomy you will immediately enroll in college to become an astrophysicist.

Having written extensively about the Royal Family for 2 decades, including his #1 NY Times Best Selling Book "The Day Diana Died," Chris has incredible insight into the inner workings and complex relationship of the most famous and powerful family in the world.  In talking about his NEW book about Harry and Megan, Chris gives never-before-heard details about tensions and jealousy between William and Harry dating back to when they were small children, how the Queen truly felt about Harry and Meghan leaving the Royal family, Charles' REAL relationship with his sons and mother, why Prince William and Harry had to walk b...

Sharon pulls no punches and is very funny talking about her amazing life and Hollywood career. From growing up a rebel in Los Angeles, to starring in 2 groundbreaking shows, to her bout with Alcoholism, the expectations her family had for her, and the scary advice she got from her very powerful Grandfather, Sharon is spellbinding as she discusses with GREAT honesty her life and new memoir.

John doesn't hold back in his opinion about conventional Hollywood and why it no longer works for him. He explains why he left the mainstream system and has created his own Independent studio where he's produced 10 movies, including his latest, "Poker Run" - a tribute to the "Smokey and The Bandit" movie franchise."  John is very engaging in this conversation as he describes how he got his start and what makes for a long career in Hollywood and what he values most in life.

A great conversation with Randy about his new film, how he rose up to be one of the greatest UFC fighters of all time, his acting career, being in the army and more. Randy gives us a fascinating insider's look at the Xs and Os of UFC fighting from a world champion as he talks about his fighting style, how he approaches a match and then has to shift strategies during a match and more - a really interesting look into the mind of a truly GREAT fighter.  You learn things about MMA fighting that will blow you away.

One of my favorite interviews EVER - it goes in so many directions I didn't expect which is what I LOVE about it. David is hilarious, very open and honest, as he talks about everything, from his new album, how he got started in acting instead of pursuing a career in writing, his creative process as an actor, writer and musician, a hilarious story about meeting RINGO on a plane, what annoys him and much more.

One of my favorite interviews EVER - it goes in so many directions I didn't expect which is what I LOVE about it. David is hilarious, very open and honest, as he talks about everything, from his new album, how he got started in acting instead of pursuing a career in writing, his creative process as an actor, writer and musician, a hilarious story about meeting RINGO on a plane, what annoys him and much more.

A very revealing and eye-opening conversation with Ludacris as he talks about his early days and struggles s a rapper, what hard lessons he learned coming up in the music business, his fascinating writing process and what inspires him, his new animated series for young girls inspired by his daughter, hear him talk about raising 4 girls, what legacy he wants to leave for them and with his music, what his transition to acting has been like and more. 

A very personal discussion with Tim where he gives never-before heard revealing insight into his creative process and acting, how he approaches new projects, his virtual production adapting Studs Terkel famous book-"Hard Times" in which an amazing cast of actors explore the actual lives of 30 everyday Americans.

George is insightful, utterly unique and funny in this wide-ranging conversation where he offers his take on EVERYTHING from our current divisive political climate, security in our Nation's Capitol, Barack Obama, Donald Trump, the softening of American youth, the 1790s and 1850s in America, Frank Sinatra, The Beach Boys, Football and more, in a way only George could. 

A totally riveting conversation with Kirk about the amazing and gutsy gamble he made turning down a lucrative sales job after college to pursue a “no way you’ll make it” dream career in broadcasting, the effects of coming from a broken home and his challenging upbringing as a painfully shy kid, what traits makes him such a good broadcaster, how he persevered through a frustrating Ohio State playing career and much more. 

A hilarious conversation with Howie who has a documentary​ out about his life​. Howie describes his frightening 1st time on stage, how a plastic glove simultaneously saved him and started his career, which big name comedian was most supportive of Howie, the shocking way he landed his breakout role in St. Elsewhere, what his wife told him that changed his life, and his secret to all the success he's had in the entertainment business.

Elie gives a riveting, brutally honest assessment of former Attorney General William Barr in discussing his new book, "Hatchet Man." A detailed, incredibly candid take on Barr's days running DOJ as Elie describes the long-term damage Barr has done to the Justice Department, why Barr protected Donald Trump and encouraged the "Big Lie," the TRUE extremist that Barr is and why, how Barr became such a staunch proponent of the absolute power of the Presidency, what motivated him to ignore his legal duties and put his own interests ahead of the country and much more. 

Tony is an amazingly creative comedic actor and is really fun in this conversation as we talk his new Disney series, how he comes up with his hilarious and inventive characters, how improv played a big part in his role in "Veep," why medication was important while giving his daughter driving lessons, how shame is useful to get your kid to do chores, and the challenges of shooting his new series without being with his family.

A fun chat with Mary Lynn about her role as an action-hero in the summer blockbuster movie "The Tomorrow War" - she is very funny as she describes what it's like shooting a gun, acting to a green screen and how she brought levity to the role in the film. She also reveals how she landed her first dramatic role, doing stand up in her garage during the Pandemic and much more.

Do you believe in UFOs? What is the U.S. Government covering-up and why? Is there proof they exist? Harvey Levin delves into all these questions and MUCH more in this eye-opening conversation about the first EVER official statement by the U.S. government on UFOs.  Harvey reveals the driving forces who made this report a reality, government intrigue, including cover-ups, retaliation, what we can and can't glean from the report, some of the people who experienced UFO sightings firsthand and the two people who pushed the government to release information it has held secret for more than 70 years.  This is...

Steven is one of our finest comedic actors. He is really funny in this conversation. He has great stories about growing up in a show business family - his mom was a nightclub singer and his Dad a Borscht Belt comic. Hear amazing behind the stories from: his many years in show business - like pasting his lines on set so he can remember them, his days as a child actor, his time starring in the iconic show "Wings," what is was like being directed by the legend, Mel Brooks, starring in the massive Broadway hit, "The Producers," why acting...