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The Del Close Marathon (DCM) is the largest improv festival in the world founded by the Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB) in 1999. Over the past 19 years, DCM has slowly turned into a festival not only celebrating the man responsible for turning improvisational comedy into its own art-form, but DCM is also now an inclusive celebration that embraces and brings together voices from around the country and world all in one weekend through the use of the art form of comedic improvisation. Shannon O'Neill, Abra Tabak, Chelsea Clarke, Zach Cherry and Michael Cruz Kayne from UCB's Theatre drop by to chat with us about #DCM19.

Doug Stanhope’s material ranges from true-life graphic perversion to volatile social criticism and he has built a wide-ranging television resume. Johnny Depp produced his first Seeso special, “No Place Like Home” and his upcoming special, “The Comedians’ Comedian’s Comedians.” BUILD hosts Stanhope & producer Brian Hennigan when they come to chat about the new special.

Ed Nash of Toothless describes their album, "The Pace of Passing," as underestimated in comparison to his new endeavor, going from a bass player to lead singer.

When online tabloid Gawker posted a sex tape of former professional wrestler Hulk Hogan, a high-stakes legal battle pitting privacy rights against the First Amendment ensued. The staggering settlement Hogan ultimately received not only bankrupted Gawker, but exposed a controversial, behind-the-scenes drama as it exposed a shadowy figure behind it all: Silicon Valley venture capitalist Peter Thiel. "Nobody Speak: Trials of the Free Press" uses this case and other cases to illustrate a growing, sinister trend at odds with the concept of a free press: billionaires and politicians tipping the balance against the public’s access to information, posing threats to our relationship to the truth. Join director Brian Knappenberger as he discusses the film.

Jordan Klepper stops by BUILD to talk about his new special, "Jordan Klepper Solves Guns." Klepper is an enlightened and sartorially aware comedian who is set on fixing America's gun violence epidemic. As his quest takes him from the nation's capital to the deep woods home of the Georgia militia and beyond, one thing is clear: If Klepper can't solve guns, no one can.

Haley Joel Osment takes the BUILD stage to discuss his recurring role in HBO's hit tech comedy series, "Silicon Valley." The series follows the struggle of Richard Hendricks, an engineer trying to build his own company. Osment plays a tech whiz who responds to the unconventional M.O. of Erlic. In addition to appearing on "Silicon Valley," you can also see him on the upcoming Hulu comedy "Future Man" and Amazon's sci-fi pilot "Oasis."

In "One Mission: How Leaders Build a Team of Teams" former Navy SEAL Chris Fussell offers powerful practical insights about the changes that took place within the Special Operations community, when previously isolated and distrustful tribes became part of a culture that was bigger than any team. By committing to one, higher mission, the community’s overall capability far exceeded the sum of its parts. Join Fussell, General Stanley McChrystal and Charles Goodyear as they discuss building accomplished teams and Fussell's new book.

New this year, the first ever "Eat (RED) Saves Lives Food & Film" event will be hosted in New York’s Bryant Park on June 20. Ticket holders will be treated to a foodie’s ‘ultimate New York picnic’ designed by renowned chefs including Mario Batali (chef ambassador for Eat (RED), Ina Garten, Jean-Georges, Danny Bowien and Angie Mar of The Beatrice Inn. 100% of the ticket price going to fight AIDS. Hear the CEO of (RED) and an extraordinary group of restauranteurs and chefs discuss the upcoming event and what we can all do to help support (RED).

SeriesFest is an international celebration dedicated to showcasing the best new pilots from established and emerging content creators. At a time when entertainment is expanding and evolving across multiple platforms, the need for a diverse range of programming is greater than ever. The annual SeriesFest takes place in Denver, Colorado – the birthplace of cable television. SeriesFest brings together industry luminaries, emerging artists and passionate audiences to advance compelling and creative content as well as celebrating television history and engaging in meaningful dialogue. Join founders Kleiner and Westbrook as they discuss this year's event.

Larry the Cable Guy, also known as "Mater" in the popular Disney Pixar's "Cars" franchise, joins us at the BUILD Studio to chat about "Cars 3." In this movie, Lightning McQueen is pushed out of the sport he loves by a new generation of fast cars. Hoping to make a return to the sport, he goes to Cruz Ramirez, an eager young technician who has her own plans for winning. With inspiration from the Fabulous Hudson Hornet and a few unexpected turns, No. 95 prepares to compete on Piston Cup Racing's biggest stage.