The Paul Mecurio Show

Paul Mecurio

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  • 21 minutes 16 seconds
    Tim Blake Nelson - "Oh 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 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.
    24 April 2024, 7:01 am
  • 23 minutes 43 seconds
    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 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. 
    6 April 2024, 7:01 am
  • 23 minutes 14 seconds
    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 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 been like following and reporting this eye-opening, shocking story.
    5 March 2024, 8:01 am
  • 52 minutes 32 seconds
    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, 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 are a sports fan or not. 
    16 February 2024, 7:17 pm
  • 15 minutes 27 seconds
    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 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.
    18 December 2023, 8:01 am
  • 18 minutes 55 seconds
    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 changing co-hosts over the years, why Kelly Ripa is the girl next door and she's not and much more. 
    11 December 2023, 8:01 am
  • 11 minutes 56 seconds
    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.
    21 November 2023, 8:01 am
  • 1 hour 27 seconds
    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 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 into the massive influence it became. And Lee's take on the future of radio and TV news will blow you away.
    30 October 2023, 7:29 pm
  • 17 minutes 43 seconds
    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 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
    25 October 2023, 7:01 am
  • 14 minutes 11 seconds
    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 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.
    10 October 2023, 7:01 am
  • 56 minutes 52 seconds
    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 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. Enjoy
    3 October 2023, 7:43 pm
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