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Matt Walsh plays Mike on the critically acclaimed HBO series, "Veep." Mike is a stalwart of the political communications scene and first began working for Selina when she was Senator for Maryland. He helped mastermind her Presidential campaign to a very creditable third place - a campaign of which he is proud of. Not only is a Matt an actor but he is also a founding member of the "Upright Citizens Brigade." Walsh was also instrumental in the start of "Upright Citizens Brigade's" two theaters, in NYC and LA, where he continues to perform and teach today. Walsh has instructed accomplished comedians such as Ed Helms, Rob Corddry, and Rob Riggle. UCB is the only accredited school in the country for the art of improvisation, teaching improv to more than 1,000 students at any given time. Interview at 692 Broadway in NYC for BUILD Series.

In 2008, stockbroker, investment advisor and financier Bernie Madoff made headlines around the world when he was arrested for perpetrating perhaps the largest financial fraud in U.S. history. HBO Films’ "The Wizard of Lies" sheds light on Bernie Madoff’s Ponzi scheme – his deception, lies and cover-up, all as the financier’s wife and sons are catapulted into a harsh and unrelenting spotlight. Robert De Niro (Oscar® winner for “Raging Bull” and “The Godfather II”) comes to HBO for the first time in the role of family patriarch Bernie Madoff. The film also stars Michelle Pfeiffer (Golden Globe winner for “The Fabulous Baker Boys”) stars as Ruth Madoff, Bernie’s longtime spouse and unwitting partner during the events that would lead to financial ruin for countless people and institutions, as well as his and his family’s destruction. Alessandro Nivola, who plays Mark Madoff, visits BUILD to discuss the new film. Make sure to join us when he does. Interview at 692 Broadway in NYC for BUILD Series.

Life is full of challenges. This is especially true for Scotty Smiley, a retired US Army veteran from Spokane, Washington. On April 6, 2005, during his deployment in Mosul, Iraq, Scotty was hit by a suicide car bomb, leaving him permanently blind. Smiley has spent the last ten years attempting feats deemed extremely difficult for those with sight, and nearly impossible without it. Scotty has climbed mountains, gone skydiving, surfed, and written a book, all without the use of his eyes. On June 28, 2015, Scotty competed in the Coeur d'Alene Ironman triathlon, accompanied by his racing guide and brother-in-law, Andy Cooper.Smiley's story is paralleled in the lives of countless veterans who have faced insurmountable odds. It is our goal to bring this story to those who need it most, especially those who are all too familiar with the perils of war and the challenges of living with a disability. Join him as he tells his story at BUILD with this amazing documentary. Interview at 692 Broadway in NYC for BUILD Series.

"A Bronx Tale" is co-directed by two-time Oscar winner Robert De Niro and four-time Tony Award winner Jerry Zaks, with music by the legendary eight-time Academy Award winner Alan Menken and lyrics by Glenn Slater. Join Menken as he discusses the show inspired by the classic film. Interview at 692 Broadway in NYC for BUILD Series.

In space, no one can hear you scream. After nearly four decades, those words remain synonymous with the sheer, relentless intensity of Ridley Scott’s masterpiece of futuristic horror, "Alien." Now, the father of the iconic franchise returns once more to the world he created to explore its darkest corners with "Alien: Covenant," a pulse-pounding new adventure that pushes the boundaries of R-rated terror. Join the cast of Michael Fassbender, Katherine Waterston, Danny McBride and Billy Crudup as they discuss the film. Interview at 692 Broadway in NYC for BUILD Series.

Though he's best known for his appearances in the movie Enough Said, as well as his hilarious role as Air Marshall Jon in Bridesmaids, Ben Falcone isn't a big shot movie star director at home, he's just dad. In this winning collection of stories, Ben tells his funny and poignant adventures as the husband of Melissa McCarthy, and the father of their two young daughters. He also shares tales from his own childhood and life with his father -- an outspoken, brilliant, but unconventional man with a big heart and a somewhat casual approach to employment named Steve Falcone. A supportive, creative and downright funny dad, Steve made sure his sons' lives were never dull -- a sense of adventure that carries through this warm, sometimes hilarious and poignant memoir. Ben Falcone comes to BUILD to share his thoughts on his new book, "Being a Dad Is Weird: Lessons in Fatherhood from My Family to Yours." Interview at 692 Broadway in NYC for BUILD Series.

Join "Here To Make Friends" hosts Claire Fallon & Emma Gray, with very special guests Olivia Caridi and Alexis Waters for a live podcast event. This a special Bachelorette pre-season podcast event. Interview at 692 Broadway in NYC for BUILD Series.

Ron Cephas Jones stars as William on NBC's new drama "This Is Us." Jones is a veteran of film, television and theater and has been especially busy of late on the small screen. He currently appears on USA's Emmy Award-nominated drama "Mr. Robot" and has also appeared on multiple episodes of "Banshee" and "Low Winter Sun." Join him at BUILD as he comes to talk about the hit show. Interview at 692 Broadway in NYC for BUILD Series.

More than three years ago, 2% of the world’s population inexplicably vanished. 140 million people, gone in an instant. No country, no state, no city was spared, except for one small town in eastern Texas. Population: 9261. Departures: Zero. This is the setting for "The Leftovers," which tells a tale of two families: the Garveys, who have moved to this special place, and whose lives were forever changed by the Departure, and the Murphys, a local family, who seem to have been spared from an event that shook the rest of the world. Star of the series, Amy Brenneman, visits BUILD to talk about the hit HBO series. Interview at 692 Broadway in NYC for BUILD Series.

Adult Swim veteran Tim Heidecker ("Tim and Eric Awesome Show") created and stars in this spoof series of action films, “Decker: Unclassified.” He plays Special Agent Jack Decker, who is tasked with stopping terror threats before they get underway. Decker is assisted on the mission by his partner, Special Agent Kington. Tim swings by to talk about the new season after the first season's success, which averaged over a million total viewers per week and experienced year-over-year audience growth in its time period across key adult and male demos. Interview at 692 Broadway in NYC for BUILD Series.