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Inside Out with Paul Mecurio
by Paul Mecurio
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.
Episodes
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Rick Koster - Author
Rick is one of this country's best, most brilliant arts journalists and authors. He's also an accomplished musician and has great stories interviewing some of the biggest stars in music, comedy and acting. Rick shares hilarious anecdotes from his years on the road in a Texas rock band, having…
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Astrophysicist, Neil degrasse Tyson
If aliens visited us what would you ask them? What would they look like - would they have a head and arms? What would they think of what we call a "Big Mac?" My good friend Neil degrasse Tyson returns as a guest where we explore those questions and alot more as we talk about his terrific book,...
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Kristen Stewart & Alia Shawkat - "The Wrong Girls"
What would you do if you were a stoner who got psychic powers from experimental drugs? You don't have to be on drugs to figure it out thanks to "The Wrong Girls," the hilarious stoner comedy/sci-fi caper. Kristen, Alia and I have a great time talking about the film (which includes a comedy…
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Tom Rogers - Creator CNBC and MSNBC
A fascinating conversation with a legend in the traditional media and digital media industries. Tom has revolutionized business and news coverage through the creation of CNBC and MSNBC; changed the face of TV consumption through TiVo, including bringing Netflix and Amazon into the streaming TV…
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Mary Steenburgen - Academy Award & Golden Globe Winner
Pickleball could change your life! So says Mary Steenburgen and her new film star-studded “The Dink” as she talks about the film in this fun conversation about her storied 50-year career in Hollywood including how she chooses projects and roles and what it is about this role in “The Dink” that…
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Melissa Etheridge - Grammy Winning Singer-Songwriter
A fascinating conversation with legendary artist, Melissa Etheridge about her writing process, what inspires her, and what it was like starting out as a musician and how she has grown and changed as a songwriter over the years. Melissa is very open about how she has used music to cope with…
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Rob Reiner & Nick Reiner - Rob's Career & Their Film, "Being Charlie"
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...
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CNN Host, Abby Phillip - NewsNight
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.
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Jake Tapper - CNN, "The Lead with Jake Tapper"
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.
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Dr. Drew - "Ask Dr. Drew"
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...
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Michael Chiklis - "Fantastic Four," "The Shield," "The Commish"
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...
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Cedric Maxwell - 2 Time NBA Champ - Boston Celtics
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…
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Jerry Bruckheiner, Producer - "F1," "Top Gun," "Armageddon"
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…
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John Leguizamo- Emmy & Tony Winner: "John Leguizamo Does America," "John Wick," "Violent Night," "Freak"
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...
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Ken Burns - Documentary Filmmaker, "American Revolution," "Civil War," "Baseball"
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...
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Spike Feresten - Spike's Car Radio w/Jerry Seinfeld, Writer - Seinfeld, The Simpsons, SNL
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...
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Alex Wagner - MSNBC, "Trumpland w/Alex Wagner" Podcast
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...
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Howie Mandel, "America's Got Talent," "Deal or No Deal"
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...
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Amy Brenneman - FX’s The Old Man, Judging Amy, VEEP
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...
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Steven Weber, Chicago Med, Wings, Curb Your Enthusiasm
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...
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David Arquette - "Scream," "Friends," "The Good Half"
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...
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Mika Brzezinski - Co-Host of MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” and Founder of "Know Your Value," a global initiative.
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…
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Sal Paolantonio - ESPN NFL Correspondent, NFL Countdown, Host "NFL Matchup"
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…
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Jane Clauss - Emmy Winning Host, CBS Anchor, "The Today Show," Host "Creative Living"
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...
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John Ratzenberger - "Cheers," "Cars," "Inside Out 2"
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.
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Tim Blake Nelson - "O Father Where Art Thou," "Minority Report," "Dune Part 2"
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...
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Joy Reid- "The Reid Out" - MSNBC
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...
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Kyle MacLachlan - Dune, Twin Peaks, Blue Velvet, Varnamtown Podcast
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…
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Jeff Benedict & Matt Hamachek - Writer & Director "The Dynasty: New England Patriots" Doc Series - Apple TV+
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,...
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Marlo Thomas - Emmy & Golden Globe Winner, "That Girl," " Oceans 8," St Jude's Hospital
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…
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Michael Gelman - Executive Producer "Live with Kelly and Mark" - #1 Morning Talk Show in America
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...
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John O'Hurley - Host "National Dog Show," J. Peterman - "Seinfeld"
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.
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Lee Abrams - Founder and Chief Programmer XM Satellite Radio, Created the FM Rock format
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…
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Bret Baier - Fox News Anchor, Author "To Rescue the Constitution - George Washington"
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...
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Aaron Neville - Grammy Award Winning Singer/Songwriter
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…
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Jason Carr - Jason Carr Drive - Emmy Winning Renowned Detroit New Anchor
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…
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Brittlestar - Online Media Star
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.…
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"Dr. Oakley - Yukon Vet" - NatGeo Wild
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...
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John Tobin - Comedy Show Producer, Club Owner
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...
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Andrew Barnsely - Emmy Winner - Exec. Producer - "Schitt's Creek," "Son of A Critch"
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…
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Dante Nero - Comedian, "Ray Donovan," "Once Upon a Time in Brooklyn"
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...
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Chef Michael Symon - "Iron Chef," "BBQ USA," "The Chew"
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…
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Harry Lennix - "The Blacklist," "Batman v. Superman," "Justice League," "Billions"
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...
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Chris Connelly - Contributor - “Good Morning America,” “20/20,” “Nightline,” ESPN.
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…
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Patricia Heaton - "Everybody Loves Raymond," "The Middle," "Mending The Line"
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...
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James Reed - Doc Filmmaker Netflix - "Chimp Empire," "My Octopus Teacher"
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...
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Henry Winkler, "Barry," "Happy Days - The Fonz," "The Waterboy"
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…
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John Hoogenakker - "WACO: The Aftermath," "Dopesick," “Tom Clancy’s: Jack Ryan,” The "Bud Light" King
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…
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Jeff Benedict - Best Selling Author, "LeBron," "Dynasty," "Tiger"
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…
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Belinda Carlisle - "The Go-Go's"
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...
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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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Paul Mecurio
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