Michael Capuzzo is among the most distinguished writers in the nation. His six novels, two of which are critically acclaimed New York Times nonfiction bestsellers, The Murder Room and Close to Shore, are written by the Boston native. His books and articles have received nominations for the Edgar Award from the Mystery Writers of America, twice for the National... read full bio
Michele Landsberg is known in Canada for being a very involved social justice activist. She is also an author, journalist, speaker, and feminist. In 1962, her journalism career began by writing for The Globe and Mail. The in 1971, she became a staff writer and editor for the Chatelaine magazine. At the magazine, she was writing regular columns about womens... read full bio
Mo began her improv and sketch career with Dudley Riggs BNW in Minneapolis, where she was born and raised. After relocating to Los Angeles, she got a job at Mad TV and gave birth to a number of iconic characters, including Lorraine, Stuart's mother, Trina, and many others. Since then, she has increased her credit count with popular television programs... read full bio
Michael Ian Black is a multi-media talent who’s starred in several films and TV series, written and/or directed two films, is a published author and commentator, and regularly tours the country performing his ribald brand of humorous jokes and observations. He’s currently starring on “The Gaffigan Show,” which recently debuted on TV Land. This summer, he’ll reprise one of his... read full bio
Maysoon Zayid is an actor, writer, comedian, and disability rights activist. She is a Princeton Fellow and an Arizona State University alumna. Maysoon is co-founder and co-executive producer of The Muslim Funny Fest and the New York Arab American Comedy Festival. She wrote columns for The Daily Beast and worked as a full-time On Air Contributor to Countdown with Keith... read full bio
If you're searching for someone who understands the meaning of the word "no," keep trying because Maronzio Vance refuses to accept the word even exists, according to anybody who knows him. For as long as he can remember, Vance has been making people laugh. This humorous, sardonic, observation-telling North Carolina native refuses to accept the notion that he is from the... read full bio
Matt Shingledecker, who was raised in Charleston, started out in kindergarten acting as the Caboose in O'Quinn's performance of The Little Engine That Could. He played the role of Joseph in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at Charleston Stage Company, Footlight Players, Spoleto, Porter-Gaud, Charleston Youth Co., and South of Broadway Theater Co. throughout his formative years. Prior to playing... read full bio
Michael Grasso began studying the world of magic at the young age of 9. He fell in love instantly with the craft. Michael Grasso was able to infuse both his love for magic and music. His show has a unique infusion of magic with live music that captures his audiences around the world. Michael began refining his craft in New... read full bio
Former professional football player and coach, Mike Singletary started his career at Baylor University. He had a lot of success playing linebacker and was the only college junior to be selected for the All-Southwest Conference team in the 1970s. After great success at Baylor, Singletary was drafted into the NFL as a starting linebacker for the Chicago Bears. He was... read full bio
Comedian Matt Braunger was raised in Portland, Oregon. An actor since childhood, Matt studied theatre in New York and improvisation in Chicago under such luminaries as Susan Messing and Del Close. Matt was a series regular on MADtv during its final season. His television credits also include Chelsea Lately, The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien, The Late Show with David Letterman,... read full bio
Majora Carter is a Peabody Award-winning broadcaster, a MacArthur Fellow, an urban redevelopment strategy consultant, and an actual estate developer. Many policies, programs, and employment training and placement systems related to economic development, technology inclusion, and green infrastructure have been developed under her direction. She also teaches at the Keller Center at Princeton University. Carter reduces Brain Drain in low-status... read full bio
Former defensive lineman Mike Golic has become a very well known radio voice as a co-host for the ESPN Radio show Mike & Mike. After graduating from the University of Norte Dame, Mike Golic was drafted into the NFL, and selected to play defensive tackle for the Houston Oilers. During his eight-year football career, he played for the Houston Oilers,... read full bio
British alternative rock band, Maximo Park, was formed in 2000 under Warp Records label. Maximo Park consists of Paul Smith with vocals, Duncan Lloyd on guitar, Archis Tiku on bass, Lukas Wooller on keyboard, and Tom English with the drums. The bands debut album, A Certain Trigger, was released in 2005 but began in 2004 when the majority... read full bio
Matthew Morris aka MattyB is a young rapper from Atlanta, GA. He began his music career at age 7, and has quickly become an Internet sensation. MattyB has accumulated more than a billion video views and more than 8.4 million YouTube subscribers. His social media consists of more than 9.5 million followers on Facebook & Twitter combined. Known for his... read full bio
Made 2 Rise is a Mid-Atlantic band that has been playing hard rock (metal/melodic core) for a time. Ted Hile plays drums, Adam Lefevre plays bass, Tracy Weller plays guitars, and Rio sings. Each of them has carved out a successful career in the blue-collar industry while simultaneously tearing up stages everywhere. However, as this group of "old heads" get... read full bio
Matt Kaplan is the author of Scholarscribe.com and is the voice behind some of the most fascinating science and technology stories published today. He writes for The Economist and contributes to Nature, National Geographic, New Scientist, Scientific American and The New York Times. Fascinated by the weird and the wonderful, he frequently covers the crossroads between technology and nature. In... read full bio
Mac King, who is both a magician and a comedian, was awarded the title of Magician of the Year by the Magic Castle in Hollywood. MAGIC Magazine has hailed King as the best comedic magician in the world at the present time. He has created a name for himself as a creative force in the world of magic by performing... read full bio
Manuel “Manny” Puig lives a dangerous and unusual life. He has spent his life interacting at death-defying ranges with sharks, alligators, bears, and other lethal predators in groundbreaking ways. With his unique abilities, Manny has hosted TV series and specials on the Discovery, Animal Planet, and Outdoor Channel. An expert free diver, he trained the current US women’s record holder,... read full bio
M. Sanjayan is the lead scientist for The Nature Conservancy & was recently named Science and Environmental Contributor to CBS News. On-air, Sanjayan provides insight into a broad range of scientific and environmental topics across multiple platforms including contributing to CBS News broadcasts, CBS This Morning and CBS Evening News with Scott Pelley. As lead scientist at The Nature Conservancy,... read full bio
Melissa Donovan d’Arabian is an American chef and television show host. She is most famous for winning the fifth season of Food Network Star and then went on to host Ten Dollar Dinners on Food Network. She is also the host of web series ‘Smart Carts: Winning the Supermarket’ on Food Network, she has also been on Guy’s Grocery Games,... read full bio
