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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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Rick Koster - Author

2026/10/12

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 fancy lunches with book publishers (he ordered the wrong thing). He also gives us a fascinating look into his process of writing non-fiction that is unlike what you've heard before.

Astrophysicist, Neil degrasse Tyson

2026/09/05

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, "Take Me To Your Leader" in which he gives us a whole new set of unique ways to look at the question of whether alien life exists.

Kristen Stewart & Alia Shawkat - "The Wrong Girls"

2026/08/17

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 all-star supporting cast), the screwups they play in the movie, why this film is a completely fresh take on how women are portrayed in "buddy comedy pics" and much more.

Tom Rogers - Creator CNBC and MSNBC

2026/08/07

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 era and served as Executive Producer of the first full-length, AI generated motion picture. Hear from someone who has had a direct impact on your life in the way you consume news and entertainment.

Mary Steenburgen - Academy Award & Golden Globe Winner

2026/07/28

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 was unlike any other she has played.

Melissa Etheridge - Grammy Winning Singer-Songwriter

2026/06/12

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 serious loss in her life and shares the power of radio had in her life to expose her to a wide variety of music growing up.

Rob Reiner & Nick Reiner - Rob's Career & Their Film, "Being Charlie"

2025/12/15

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.

CNN Host, Abby Phillip - NewsNight

2025/11/13

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.

Jake Tapper - CNN, "The Lead with Jake Tapper"

2025/10/29

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 - "Ask Dr. Drew"

2025/10/16

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.

Michael Chiklis - "Fantastic Four," "The Shield," "The Commish"

2025/09/27

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.

Cedric Maxwell - 2 Time NBA Champ - Boston Celtics

2025/08/13

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 world champion in sports for anyone.

Jerry Bruckheiner, Producer - "F1," "Top Gun," "Armageddon"

2025/07/18

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 F1 tracks around the world.

John Leguizamo- Emmy & Tony Winner: "John Leguizamo Does America," "John Wick," "Violent Night," "Freak"

2025/07/06

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.

Ken Burns - Documentary Filmmaker, "American Revolution," "Civil War," "Baseball"

2025/05/27

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.

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bigmacher 2023/06/05

Paul Mecurio is a national treasure

I love this podcast and I love Paul as a host. He in a great interviewer and one of the funniest people in the world. And his guests… OMG the best gue...

★★★★★

John Lucchetti 2023/05/07

Funny, informative, and smart

Lots of podcasts get A-List guests, but they’re often framed around marketing questions that get the same old answers. What sets Paul Mecurio apart is...

★★★★★

communitynewspodcast 2023/04/07

We both produced you on tv talk shows

Now we would love to have you on our podcast "Community News with Paul and Sasha" and come on your show as guests too. You have always been funny.

★☆☆☆☆

waylo 2020/04/01

Dr drew show

Did anyone else listen to this and think that both Paul and dr drew lost all credibility? Paul was at least asking the right questions and drew dismi...

★★★☆☆

spshlad 2020/02/04

episode length

not long enough! i want to listen more but interviews are too short.

★★★★★

Jaysonpchatsworth 2019/08/11

LOVE THIS PODCAST

Especially the episode with Greg Grunberg.

★★★★★

Srondo1963 2019/05/06

Great Conversations

I just discovered these delightful gems that Paul puts out there. His style is relaxed and conversational, with a great mix of humor, kindness, and in...

★★★★☆

Charmanella78 2018/09/06

Love it!

Paul, the podcast is great, has a nice variety of guests from all across the board. I’d give you five stars, but you’ve gotta nail down the audio qual...

★★★★★

drbehavior 2018/08/06

Good Stuff

Hard not to like this guy. Funny, good content and unlike a lot of podcasts, it never drags.

★★★★★

brandonwade_author 2018/05/16

Love this

Excellent interviews. Paul is real and that being a sense of real-ness out of his guests. Great stuff!

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