Kyra Sedgwick - Golden Globe & Emmy Winner - "The Closer," "Brooklyn 99," "Born on The 4th of July," "Call Your Mother"
A great conversation with Kyra who is funny and revealing about her amazing career, her ABC show "Call Your Mother," what it's like to get fired as a mother and why it's so funny, why food is important in her acting approach, and much more. Kyra is really fun and a great storyteller in this interview.
14m May 13, 2021
14m
Topher Grace - "That 70s Show," "Spider Man 3," "Home Economics," "Blackkklansman," "Irresistible"
Topher is A LOT of fun in this conversation about his new show,"Home Economics," telling me what he immediately liked about the project and what attracted him to it and why the show will ring true for a lot of viewers. We talk about his approach to deciding what roles he will take, his love of "The Daily Show w/Jon Stewart" and how great it was working with Jon and Steve Carell on the film, "Ir...
19m Apr 26, 2021
19m
Ken Burns - Emmy Winning Documentary Filmmaker - "The Civil War", "Baseball," "The Central Park Five," "Hemingway"
The greatest documentary filmmaker of his generation speaks passionately about the subject of his latest PBS series, Ernest Hemingway.  Ken shares eye-opening insights about Hemingway he developed from writing and directing the film that one could only learn from exhaustive research on the great writer. Burns is riveting as he describes  surprising discoveries he made about Hemingway and hear w...
18m Apr 08, 2021
18m
Victoria LaBalme - America's Foremost Keynote Speaker/Coach, Consultant to Starbucks, Microsoft, Coca-Cola, Author - "Risk Forward"
If you've been uncertain about your path in career/life Victoria will open your eyes with her revolutionary take that it's ok to NOT have a plan, ignore the naysayers, embrace the uncertainty/unknown as an important time for discovery and surprisingly you'll turn that moment into an original, rewarding path for success. This conversation and Victoria's book, "Risk Forward" is an essential roadm...
41m Mar 29, 2021
41m
James Fauntleroy - 4-Time Grammy Winning Singer/songwriter/Producer
James is incredibly prolific who's collaborated with such MAJOR artists as Beyonce, Rihanna,Kendrick Lamar, Frank Ocean, Britney Spears, Drake, Justin Timberlake and put a new and wildly popular spin on R&B. In this fun, eye-opening interview, James gives new insight into misconceptions about the music business, is very honest about the effects fame/success had on him, the mistakes he made in m...
27m Mar 22, 2021
27m
Teressa Liane - "The Vampire Diaries," "Into the Badlands," Neighbours, Netflix "Roman Empire," "His Killer Fan"
A very eye-opening, honest and fun chat with Teressa about how she approaches her roles, the importance of spontaneity in acting and being moment to moment in a role, what pulled her into acting and kept her there, how she conquered doubts and unhelpful pressures from others about her acting career, how and why she auditioned for one role and  got another, and much more. A very revealing conver...
19m Mar 12, 2021
19m
Juliette Kayyem - Former Asst. Secretary for Homeland Security, Harvard School of Government Homeland Security Program
Juliette is one of the foremost authorities on terrorism and speciically domestic terroism. In eye-opening detail and clarity, Juliette walks us through likely domestic terrorist scenarios after the Jan 6th attack on our Capitol,she explains how mercy and unity can defeat extremists, what actions will only embolden insurrectionists, the history of insurrection and what we can learn from it and ...
28m Mar 02, 2021
28m
Patton Oswalt - Comedian/Actor NBC's A.P. Bio, Parks & Recreation, King of Queens
A very cool discussion with Patton about his upcoming virtual stand-up show, what folks can expect, his approach to comedy, his writing process, how he has grown over the years as a stand-up and much more. A great window into how this accomplished artist approaches his work.
19m Feb 18, 2021
19m
Dr. Drew Pinsky
Dr. Drew as I did, had Covid and like me is a "long-hauler."  We discuss our symptoms like 2 cranky, sick people, what we and you can do to combat the symptoms if you've had it, including the latest drug therapies, studies that are being done on the virus and its treatment, why American doctors are afraid of being aggressive in treating the virus and much more. Really great information that cov...
50m Feb 15, 2021
50m
Ari Melber - Host, "The Beat w/Ari Melber" MSNBC
MSNBC's Chief Legal Correspondent gives us utterly fascinating insight into what to expect in the 2nd impeachment trial of Donald Trump. Very interesting facts and details on how the trial works, what the legal standards are, the strongest part of the case against Trump, if and how Trump could be acquitted, what it will mean for politics in our country if Trump is acquitted and much more.
18m Feb 04, 2021
18m
Dr. Sanjay Gupta - CNN
Sanjay returns to the show to discuss his new book, "Keep Sharp" with eye-opening insights on how to keep your brain young, healthy, and sharp from top scientists all over the world whose cutting-edge research can help you heighten and protect brain function and maintain cognitive health at any age. Sanjay debunks common myths about aging and cognitive decline, explores whether there’s a “best”...
19m Jan 27, 2021
19m
Pete Souza - Official White House Photographer for Presidents Barack Obama and Ronald Reagan
Absolutely spell-binding conversation with one of the greatest photojournalists of our time. Pete gives us incredible access to what it was like spending 16 years of his amazing career being the visual historian for two American Presidents. Pete tells amazing stories about being "the guy in the room" for some of the most important moments in world history and what it's like to not just witness ...
25m Jan 20, 2021
25m
Katee Sackhoff - Bo-Katan in "The Mandalorian ('Star Wars' Saga)," "Longmire," "BattleStar Galactica'
Really fun conversation about the hit series, her acting career and other roles and why being a champion swimmer never happened but led to acting. Katee describes how emotional it was when she put on the costume to play the animated character, in the "Star Wars" saga, Bo-Katan as live action. She has great stories working with show creator and with producer/director Jon Favreau on the series, h...
27m Jan 12, 2021
27m
Jonathan Capehart - Host - MSNBC "The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart," Pulitzer-Prize Winning Journalist "The Washington Post
A really fun conversation with one of the most important American voices in modern politics. Jonathan describes what his new MSNBC show will focus on, its voice and what he hopes to achieve with it, a funny story how he came up with the show's name in the middle of the night, confronting Rudy Guliani and much more. This was very fun and Jonathan was so great we are having Jonathan back again soon!
20m Jan 02, 2021
20m
Louis Gossett Jr. -- Oscar and Emmy Winner "An Officer and a Gentleman," "Roots," "Boardwalk Empire," "Family Guy"
An acting legend, Louis explains why he turned down being an NBA player for the Knicks to pursue acting, his approach to acting, how he got his start in acting, how in his younger days in Holywood fame almost destroyed him and his career, the importance of compassion and empathy toward others and much more. Louis is a very soulful artist with great wisdom and a very unique outlook on career and...
18m Dec 22, 2020
18m
Gary Laderman, Professor Emory University - Religious Cultures, Death and Dying, Author
A fascinating, unconventional take on how we live with death - or at least try to - from one of the country's preeminent voices on death and dying. This interview explores how we've been conditioned to look at death and why we should consider looking at it differently, how facing one's own death can be empowering and therapeutic, the various views of death in different societies throughout hist...
56m Dec 14, 2020
56m
Peter Frampton - Rock Legend
A wide-ranging conversation that gives us a revealing window in to one of the biggest rock stars of all time. Hear how Peter's massive hit "Frampton Comes Alive" (one of the biggest selling albums of all time) changed his life for the good and for the worse, how childhood friend David Bowie helped save his career, his rise to fame, his fall from fame, what music has meant to him, how he got hoo...
33m Dec 04, 2020
33m
David Frei - Co-Host, National Dog Show & Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
How do they judge the dogs in the show dog world, what are the standards, what makes a champion dog, what is it like behind the scenes in the show dog world, what makes a good breeder and handler? All these questions are answered and much more in this totally fun chat with the foremost name in the show dog world. An absolutely fascinating behind-the-scenes look at this world. 
25m Nov 25, 2020
25m
Colman Domingo - "Fear The Walking Dead," HBO's "Euphoria"
Rare insider's look at Season 6 story arcs for "Fear The Walking Dead" as Colman talks about his controversial character, Victor Strand, and how he is tested this season and grows. Hear fascinating insight how Colman approaches the role and how episodes are developed. Colman gives riveting details about his training as an actor that led to his role in "Walking Dead" and major film roles. A grea...
31m Nov 23, 2020
31m
Al Roker - Co-Host and Weather Anchor - "The Today Show"
Al has an amazing life story in his new book about how he rose to national prominence starting out in college in upstate New York. Al tells funny, gutsy stories from his life that are great lessons for anyone who wants to know how to succeed in your job, in business and in life.
12m Nov 09, 2020
12m
Erin Brockovich - Champion Fighter-Maverick
Famous activist continues her fight by giving a tutorial on how the average person can be an effective advocate like her. She tells eye-opening stories about her experiences as an advocate, how things can and MUST be changed and just how bad things are out there and need to be addressed.
23m Oct 21, 2020
23m
Michael Cohen - Trump Lawyer & Fixer
A RIVETING, unvarnished depiction and in depth analysis from trusted Trump insider of what makes Donald Trump tick. This conversation gives you an understanding why Trump does what he does, if there is anyone personally close to him, what his family thinks of him, and much more. A MUST listen to this fascinating look into a man who has a huge affect on ALL our lives.
19m Oct 07, 2020
19m
Brian Stelter - CNN Host, "Reliable Sources"
A fascinating look into the inner workings of Fox News. Brian discusses his NY Times bestselling new book that chronicles amazing access to Fox insiders and tells an eye-opening story of how Fox News became the powerful voice of the right and President Trump. Hear how former chairman Roger Ailes departure left a power vacuum at the network, who has filled that vacuum, how many at Fox really fee...
20m Sep 22, 2020
20m
Jeff Benedict - NY Times Best Selling Author, "The Dynasty" (Untold Stories of The N.E. Patriots)
Jeff gives a comprehensive account based on 250 interviews with more than 200 people including extraordinary access to Bob Kraft, Bill Belichick, Tom Brady and close to 200 other Patriots and NFL insiders to piece together the untold and eye-opening stories of the New England Patriots. 
34m Sep 10, 2020
34m
Jon Meacham - Presidential Historian, Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author
The brilliant, insightful Jon Meacham talks about his new book on the life of Civil Rights Icon John Lewis and explains the importance of religious faith in a healthy democracy, how religion and politics have always been inextricably tied, the bravery, faith, and brilliance of Congressman Lewis, Donald Trump's vision, the future of our democracy, how good can and must triumph over evil, and muc...
25m Aug 25, 2020
25m
Harry Shearer - Voice of Mr. Burns, Waylon Smithers, Ned Flanders, Principal Skinner on "The Simpsons," "This is Spinal Tap," "The Fisher King"
Harry is fascinating and funny in this interview as he talks about his his new video series satirizing President Trump, the likes of which you've never seen. You'll be riveted by Harry as he describes the amazing cutting edge technology which allows him to play Donald Trump using CGI and Artificial Intelligence. We also talk his brilliant body of work, the political landscape and much more.
24m Aug 19, 2020
24m
Alan Zweibel - Writer, Producer, SNL, "It's Garry Shandling Show," "Curb Your Enthusiasm"
If you've been alive for the last 40 years you've enjoyed the brilliant comedy of Alan Zweibel, a pillar of modern comedy. With a unique insider's perspective he gives a fascinating description of working on seminal shows, and with the likes of Gilda Radner, John Belushi, Garry Shandling, Billy Crystal. Alan talks about his process of writing comedy and relays hilarious stories from his new boo...
22m Aug 06, 2020
22m
Jacob Soboroff - NBC News and MSNBC Correspondent, Author "Separated: Inside An American Tragedy"
Jacob reveals eye-opening and unsettling facts behind the Trump administration’s separation of migrant families at the US-Mexico border. In talking about his new book on the subject Jacob explains how the plan came about, how it has not ended, the plight of the families targeted and more. This is an important moment in U.S. history that is not over and tis interview gives us important new infor...
23m Jul 24, 2020
23m
Richard Kind - "Curb Your Enthusiasm," "The Social Ones," "Mad About You"
Actor Richard Kind gives a fascinating window in to how as a brilliant comedic actor approaches comedic roles, including how he breaks down a script and develops a character. Richard has great behind the scenes stories about how scenes are shot on "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and what it's like working with Larry David, explains why he loves his role in "The Social Ones" and what drew it to him and m...
17m Jul 16, 2020
17m
Kevin Costner - Oscar Winner - Field of Dreams, The Bodyguard, JFK, Dances with Wolves, Yellowstone
A special episode where we get to hear how Kevin approaches his roles, how music is such an important part of Kevin's life and how he uses music to help define a character like the one he's playing in his latest series, Yellowstone, his approach to making films and music, choices he makes as part of the artistic process & much more. A rare and fascinating look at how an artist works.
13m Jul 08, 2020
13m
Meg Whitman - CEO Quibi, Ebay, Hewlett Packard
One of the most brilliant business minds gives her unique insight about the radically changing entertainment landscape as she talks about her newest venture - Quibi - a short form entertainment content platform. Hear Meg's visionary take on where this multi-billion dollar industry is going, changing viewing habits, what she sees for the U.S economy and much more.
14m Jun 30, 2020
14m
Spike Lee, Director, Oscar-Winning filmmaking - Blackkklansmnn, Do the Right Thing, Malcom X, Jungle Fever
The legendary and always outspoken director is incredibly compelling in this interview, he has SO much to say, he's riveting. Spike is funny, astute, and provocative talking about his new Vietnam era film, "Da 5 Bloods" (which he says has gotten the best reviews he's ever gotten), African Americans struggle to get recognition for their Vietnam service, race relations in America and how they nee...
11m Jun 17, 2020
11m
Dennis Quaid - The Right Stuff, The Parent Trap, Great Balls of Fire, Breaking Away, The Day After Tomorrow.
In this really fun, wide-ranging interview one of Hollywood's biggest stars talks about the major roles he's starred in, how he prepares as an actor, what he learned early on in his Hollywood career and his new podcast where he interviews high profile actors, politicians, personalities, musicians, and innovative business leaders.
13m Jun 11, 2020
13m
Evy Poumpouras - Former Secret Service Agent, co-host Bravo’s series SpyGames, Contributor, NBC, CNN, GMA.
A look in to a world rarely seen. This is a riveting behind-the-scenes look at the life and job of protecting the President of The United States and his family heard first hand from a secret service agent. Evy also talks about her experiences as an undercover agent, things she had to do to stay alive in the spy game, international intrigue and much more.
21m Jun 01, 2020
21m
Laura Prepon - "Orange is the New Black," "That '70s Show," "The Girl on The Train"
A very funny and candid conversation with Laura about motherhood, her book on the subject. Laura reveals a lot including  her struggles as a child including an eating disorder. She's refreshingly honest about how challenged she's been as a mom while working full-time as an actress/director. Laura has really funny stories and great perspectives to share with other working moms as well as captiva...
21m May 18, 2020
21m
Louie Anderson - Emmy Award Winning Actor & Comedian, Comedy Central's Top 100 Comedians of All Time
Louie, a legendary comedian gives us a very cool, rarely discussed look in to how he developed the mother character in "Baskets" he plays. Louie describes his new book about letters to his mom. This is a funny, eye-opening and interesting take on Louie's comedic approach and relationship with his mom and he give great advice to me (and all of us) on who to deal with mothers.
21m May 13, 2020
21m
Richard Engel - NBC News Chief Foreign Correspondent, Host “On Assignment”
This is a very special interview because it gives an incredible opportunity to get a truly world view on a number of key issues affecting us all. Richard, the premier foreign affairs correspondent in the world, offers an eye-opening and unique perspective on the world, including a chilling account how he reports a story in a war-torn region while making sure he stays alive and how he must balan...
35m May 01, 2020
35m
"Greek" - Radio Show Host
A very fun episode with Greek who is very funny. He talks about growing up the son of a major record executive in NYC (he's got some great stories), why he loves living in Florida, a hilarious trip to Las Vegas and much more.
33m Apr 27, 2020
33m
Jeffrey Katzenberg, Chairman Walt Disney Studios, Co-Founder DreamWorks
This is a special look at how one of the most brilliant, powerful visionaries in Hollywood history thinks and approaches his business. Katzenberg is responsible for the most iconic entertainment over the past 30 years. He gives a personal look at his amazing path to success, how his management style evolved over the years, what consumers want in today's content, what motivated him to create his...
11m Apr 24, 2020
11m
Nicholas Pinnock, Star of ABC's "For Life." "Captain America: The First Avenger"
Nicholas talks playing the fascinating real-life story of wrongly convicted Issac Wright, Jr. who taught himself law while in jail and got himself set free. Nicholas explains why he couldn't say no to Exec. Producer - 50 Cent - who insisted only Nicholas play the role. This is a VERY special, behind-the-curtain look at a great artist and his work. Nicholas reveals his incredibly interesting pro...
26m Apr 13, 2020
26m
Bobby Moynihan - SNL, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Duck Tales
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 inter...
18m Apr 03, 2020
18m
Ken Burns - Award-Winning Documentary Filmmaker
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 ...
19m Mar 25, 2020
19m
"Shark Tank's" - Daymond John
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. 
17m Mar 18, 2020
17m
Dr. Drew
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.
54m Mar 11, 2020
54m
Rocco DiSpirito - Chef, Author - "Rocco's Keto Comfort Food Diet"
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 st...
33m Mar 03, 2020
33m
Dee Snider - Twisted Sister
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.
15m Feb 24, 2020
15m
Actor, Sam Keeley - "68 Whiskey," "In The Heart Of The Sea," "The Cured"
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.
18m Feb 18, 2020
18m
Michael Imperioli - "The Sopranos," "Goodfellas," "Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for The Bone Collector"
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.
18m Feb 12, 2020
18m
John Cleese - Monty Python, "A Fish Called Wanda," "Fawlty Towers," "Harry Potters," "James Bond Films
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 ...
26m Feb 03, 2020
26m
Tim Robbins - "The Shawshank Redemption," "Bull Durham," "War of the Worlds," "Mystic River," "The Player"
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 co...
24m Jan 20, 2020
24m