"I was bowled over by the ambitiousness of it. I'd never seen anything like this." - Keith Carradine Welcome Keith Carradine: We’re joined on the Starline by legendary actor and musician. You’ve seen him in “Hair”, “The Will Rogers Follies”, “Deadwood”, “Dexter” and more than 150 projects. Golden Globe, Oscar winner and Hall of Great Western Performers, we welcome Keith Carradine. Keith, let’s go Beyond the Mic. Your latest project is “The Devil and the Daylong Brothers”. “…but there ain’t no ta...
Jul 10, 2025•7 min
"I see life as a situation... we continue to learn every day throughout life." - William Lee Golden Welcome William Lee Golden: We’re joined on the Starline by one fourth of the band with Grammy’s, Dove, ACM & CMA awards. Out on their American Made farewell tour right now. We welcome the golden baritone of the legendary Country Music Hall of Fame band The Oak Ridge Boys William Lee Golden. William, let’s go Beyond the Mic. You’ve been fortunate as part of such a special band that has made an...
Jul 09, 2025•28 min
"When it's good, it makes you feel alive in a way that most other things don't." - Bill BrewsterWelcome Bill Brewster and Frank Broughton: We’re joined on the Starline by a former editor of MixMag USA , author and DJ. His tag team partner an award winning freelance creative director. 25 years ago, they put out the definitive history of the disc jockey in “Last Night a DJ Saved My Life”. It’s been updated for a new generation. We welcome the authors Bill Brewster and Frank Broughton. Friends, let...
Jul 03, 2025•8 min
"You cannot have a cartoon, you know, character and then not have flaws." - Alberto Belli Welcome Alberto Belli and Adam Bonnett: We’re joined on the Starline by a director and an executive producer. One likes Trenta Iced Coffee while the other loves the “Hunchback of Notre Dame”. Every child growing up in the last 25 years knows of a Latina heroine. Dora the Explorer and Nickelodeon and Paramount + give us a brand new family movie in “Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado” premiering July 2nd. We ...
Jul 02, 2025•9 min
"If someone really needs the car, you don't give them half of anything. You give them the full thing so they get where they have to go." - Elmore Leonard Welcome C.M. Kushins: We’re joined on the Starline by a musician, journalist and author of “Nothing’s Bad Luck: The Lives of Warren Zevon” and “Beast: John Bonham and the Rise of Led Zeppelin”. His latest book is “Cooler than Cool” on the great author Elmore Leonard. We welcome C. M. Kushins. C.M., let’s go Beyond the Mic. Why was this the righ...
Jun 27, 2025•9 min
"Getting people to be honest and vulnerable about heartbreak and finding love is one of the most exciting parts of life" - Hope Woodard Welcome : We’re joined on the Starline by a comedian, storyteller and amazing woman who was tired of being ghosted, bad dates and just dealing with men. So she went Boysober, a yearlong break from sex and dating. The result is the “Boysober” podcast and we welcome its host Hope Woodard. Hope, let’s go Beyond the Mic. Plenty of people have sworn off dating, even ...
Jun 24, 2025•10 min
"When you hear a song, you start to think of your own life, your own emotion, and a sort of story appears." - Jan Gradvall Welcome: We’re joined on the Starline by one of Sweden’s most respected music journalists. He has developed a close relationship with the band ABBA. His book “The Story of ABBA: Melancholy Undercover” is out. We welcome and wish a happy belated birthday to Jan Gradvall. Jan, let’s go Beyond the Mic. ABBA had been extremely private. What was the key to gaining their trust for...
Jun 19, 2025•8 min
"If you have a lot of money, justice is easier to find." Welcome Leah Rothman: We’re joined on the Starline by a writer, producer, director who has worked for countless companies sharing stories and getting to the bottom of documentary, true crime and much more. Her latest project is the podcast “The Real Killer”. We welcome Leah Rothman. Leah, let’s go Beyond the Mic. “The Real Killer” sounds like a bad 80’s horror movie 4 teens go out for a night of fun and by daylight one is dead. What was th...
Jun 19, 2025•9 min
"Every time I book an acting job, I feel like a kid at Disneyland. I can't believe it, and I'm so excited that I can't think straight." Welcome Carlo Mendez: We’re joined on the Starline by an actor and producer where acting runs in the family. You’ve seen him in “Parks and Recreation”, “The Bay” and now on Showtime’s “Dexter: Original Sin”. We welcome Carlo Mendez. Carlo, let’s go Beyond the Mic. In The Bay, you played an officer. Now you get to let your bad boy out as cartel boss Hector Estrad...
Jun 17, 2025•9 min
"Just that opening line, that's how he opened up to me for the first time. And then I have to go into, you know, the whole thing, and that's how the journey even started." Welcome Kyle Tekiela: We’re joined on the Starline by an Emmy Award winning producer & editor. He’s picking up the pieces after finding out his firefighter dad was actually a hitman for the Chicago Outfit. We welcome Kyle Tekiela. Kyle, let’s go Beyond the Mic. Why was putting this all down in audio for your podcast “Crook...
Jun 14, 2025•9 min
"When you are a good person, you will not see this coming. You will just assume that people are good people." Welcome Caroline D’Amore We’re joined on the Starline by a powerhouse woman who has lived 9 lives, each one more impressive than the last. But she was conned and now on a mission of justice. Her podcast is “Once Upon a Con” we welcome host Caroline D’Amore. Caroline, let’s go Beyond the Mic. You’ve been a businesswoman, DJ, actress and fashion model. How did your search for justice as a ...
Jun 10, 2025•8 min
"It’s a really beautiful story. It’s also really intriguing and it’ll pull at the heartstrings." Welcome Chris Woolsey We’re joined on the Starline by a friend of the program, and associate communications director at Vizio. We welcome back our friend Chris Woolsey. You’re so kind my friend. Let’s go Binge Watching Beyond the Mic. Chris, Memorial Day has come and gone. Visio still has plenty of great military titles on WatchFree+. You used to have Cage Matches about the best Nicolas Cage movie. W...
Jun 08, 2025•19 min
"Art is very important and especially musicals and telling stories." - Renee Kathleen Koher Welcome Renee Kathleen Koher: We’re joined on the Starline by an actress, graduate of the Hartt School of Music. You’ve seen her on Disney Cruise Lines, at Tokyo Disney and theatres around the world. She’s currently part of the national tour of “The Addams Family” playing Morticia. We welcome Renee Kathleen Koher. Renee, let’s go Beyond the Mic. You’ve played this role years ago at the Herbenger Theater C...
Jun 01, 2025•21 min
"We've got a big job right now and there's a lot going on and a lot to cover."Welcome Elizabeth Vargas: We’re joined on the Starline by an award winning journalist, anchor, host, author, podcaster and proud mom. You can see her weeknights on NewsNation with “Elizabeth Vargas Reports”. We welcome Elizabeth Vargas. Elizabeth, let’s go Beyond the Mic. You’ve hosted town halls, debates, 20/20, World News Tonight, even a syndicated crime series. How do you feel about the role of a journalist today? Y...
May 29, 2025•9 min
"I think just in life, obviously, everyone goes through the tough times and everyone has tragedies and, you know, these moments kind of shape who you are." Welcome Ollie Palmer: We’re joined on the Starline by an athlete, clothing designer and former roofer and still recovering from Las Vegas. You’ve seen him play everywhere especially in FX’s “Welcome to Wrexham”. We welcome Ollie Palmer. Ollie, let’s go Beyond the Mic. You’ve been part of the success of the Red Dragons. What makes Welcome to W...
May 28, 2025•7 min
"I consider my comedy to be decently broad in that I think anyone could watch it and laugh at it." Welcome Shannon Fiedler: We’re joined on the Starline by a comedian, writer, actress, content creator and nacho enthusiast. You’ve seen her on “Two Weeks Notice”, “Law & Order: SVU” and all over TikTok. Her comedy special on YouTube is “Thirty, Flirty and Crying”. We welcome comedian Shannon Fiedler. Shannon, let’s go Beyond the Mic. Your special is a female run production. How did Laura and Ja...
May 22, 2025•8 min
"Art and business are always diametrically opposed in Hollywood. The tension between them is what animates everything." Welcome Matthew Specktor: We’re joined on the Starline by an author and screenwriter. Some of his novels are “Always Crashing in the Same Car” and “Hollywood Dream Machine” among other interesting tales. His latest is “The Golden Hour: A Story of Family and Power in Hollywood”. We welcome Matthew Specktor. Matthew, let’s go Beyond the Mic. Art and business are always diametrica...
May 21, 2025•8 min
"It was so good after the pandemic to jump back on the stage and to jump into such an iconic, meaty, sassy role. I couldn't ask for anything else." Welcome Illeana Kirven: We’re joined on the Starline by an award winning singer, actor, dancer, director and choreographer. You’ve seen her in the national tour of “The Sunshine Boys” among hundreds of other shows. Her latest project is playing Matron Momma Morton on the National Tour of “CHICAGO, The Musical”. We welcome Illeana Kirven. Illeana, let...
May 12, 2025•28 min
I think digging into this case and looking at other sort of true crime stories on social media, there are definitely so many instances where things can go wrong. Welcome Jenn Swann We’re joined on the Starline by an award-winning journalist, editor and producer. She has written about online fame, fandom and misunderstood communities. She tells the stories that few people want to, but need to. Her latest project is hosting the podcast “My Friend Daisy: A Murder Solved in DM’s”. We welcome Jenn Sw...
May 07, 2025•11 min
"Passing on anything that it is I learned becomes more and more important every year that goes by." Welcome Kiliii Yüyan: We’re joined on the Starline by one of the most empathetic explorers around. His photography has won awards, he has survived a polar bear on the hunt and charmed sea snakes. He’s out on tour talking about the “Life on Thin Ice” as a National Geographic explorer. We welcome Kiliii Yüyan. Kiliii, let’s go Beyond the Mic as a photographer of wild places, things and people, you’v...
May 05, 2025•32 min
"When you have emotions, the fighting gets even better because you get attached." Welcome Koichi Sakamoto: We’re joined on the Starline by a Japanese film and TV director, stunt performer and fight choreographer. You’ve seen his work from “Power Rangers” and “Black Fox”. His latest project is the action film “Shogun’s Ninja”. We welcome Koichi Sakamoto. Koichi, let’s go Beyond the Mic. “Shogun’s Ninja” is an incredible film filled with an engaging story. Why was capturing a classic samurai and n...
Apr 30, 2025•16 min
"Relationships are tough and complicated and require constant work and attention." Welcome Chris Woolsey We’re joined on the Starline by a friend of the program, and associate communications director at Vizio. We welcome back our friend Chris Woolsey. I’m doing great, let’s go Binge Watching Beyond the Mic. Chris, since we’ve last talked you’ve moved over to our friends at Vizio. How will this change help you and our listeners? You have plenty of great romantic comedies are up for grabs for the ...
Apr 20, 2025•16 min
“The only thing better than a good book is a good story behind it.” Welcome Adam Plantinga: We’re joined on the Starline by an author living a dual life. By day, he is a member of the San Francisco Police Department. By night he’s a jaw dropping, blast of crime and punishment as an author. On weekends, he’s losing games of Clue to his daughter. We welcome the author of “Hard Town” Adam Plantinga. Adam, let’s go Beyond the Mic. “Hard Town” is the sequel to your book “The Ascent”. Why other than s...
Apr 13, 2025•30 min
"Intimate relationships with non-human animals change your perspective on the world." Welcome Doug Smith: We’re joined on the Starline by a biologist who studied wildlife in Yellowstone for nearly thirty years. Though he studied everything from beavers to birds, he headed up the Yellowstone Wolf Project which reintroduced the wolf in 1995. Out on tour as a National Geographic Explorer, we welcome Doug Smith. Doug, let’s go Beyond the Mic. How did your high school senior project change your life?...
Apr 11, 2025•18 min
"I want people to feel like somebody relates. Whether it's having fun, being sad, being mad." Welcome Cole Phillips: We’re joined on the Starline by a country star on the rise. He once wore #7 on the diamond, now he’s just an Oklahoma Gypsy Shuffler on the road with the “Steel Toes and Texacos Tour”. We welcome Cole Phillips. Cole, let’s go Beyond the Mic. “I want to show it’s possible to come from a place where it seems like nothing is happening and do something.” What is Bridge Creek like? How...
Apr 09, 2025•11 min
“The only thing college taught me? That my bad decision-making isn’t going anywhere.” Welcome Payson Meistrich: We’re joined on the Starline by a singer / songwriter. She’s performed at the Pentagon, The White House, and New York based venues such as Pianos and Rockwood Music Hall. Her latest project is the single “Come Back to You”. We welcome Payson Meistrich. Payson, let’s go Beyond the Mic. Your last song celebrated your everlasting love for Harry Styles but now you’re talking about toxic re...
Apr 07, 2025•35 min
"I think just being in the presence of people I love reminds me that we're all going to get through." Welcome Sarah Perry: We’re joined on the Starline by an author, memoirist and professor. She’s the 2019 McGee Distinguished Professor of Creative Writing and part of the creative writing faculty at Colorado State University. Her latest essay collections “Sweet Nothings: Confessions of a Candy Lover” we welcome author Sarah Perry. Good morning Sarah, let’s go Beyond the Mic. You start with one of...
Mar 25, 2025•7 min
"Friendship is equally as valuable in adulthood as it is in childhood." Welcome Delaney Buffett: We’re joined on the Starline by an award winning director, writer and actor whose dad loved music. Her Tribeca Film Festival nominated film is now on demand. We welcome director of “Adult Best Friends” Delaney Buffett. Delaney, let’s go Beyond the Mic. You co-wrote this movie with your co-star, writing partner and decade long friend about two friends on a girl’s trip with one breaking the news she’s ...
Mar 25, 2025•8 min
"If I care for you, if I love you, I'm going to cook for you."Welcome Anna Francese Gass: We’re joined on the Starline by a chef, cookbook author, recipe developer, culinary influencer and mom of three. Host of “Instant Italian” on FYI we welcome Chef Anna Francese Gass. Anna, let’s go Beyond the Mic. “Instant Italian” has all the Italian favorites, but making them quick and easy for today’s home cooks. Why did you leave the corporate sales world and decide to enroll at the French Culinary Insti...
Mar 25, 2025•7 min
"If I didn't change the way that I was living, I didn't have a whole lot of moments left with the people that I cared about most in the world." Welcome Sahil Bloom: We’re joined on the Starline by a PAC-12 pitcher with a 2.73 ERA with 2 saves as a Stanford Cardinal. He parlayed his scholarship into Economics and Sociology Majors with a Masters in Public Policy. His latest book is “The 5 Types of Wealth”. We welcome Sahil Bloom. Sahil, let’s go Beyond the Mic. You’ve done private equity, and own ...
Mar 16, 2025•8 min
