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Beyond the Mic with Sean Dillon

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Beyond the Mic features conversations with interesting people from a variety of fields, including authors, musicians, athletes, celebrities and people you need to know. Hosted by Sean Dillon, Beyond the Mic goes deeper with guests than traditional surface conversations. With engaging interviews and relaxed atmosphere, this podcast is perfect for anyone! This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
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Episodes

What to Binge? Chris Woolsey joins us for Binge Watching Beyond the Mic!

What are the great new shows to binge watch? We’ll talk with Chris Woolsey to find out as we go Binge Watching Beyond the Mic. Welcome Chris Woolsey: We’re joined on the Starline by senior director of communications for Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, the faceof Crackle and Redbox, author, speaker and environmental studies superstar Chris Woolsey. Binge Watch: Chris, let’s go Binge Watching Beyond the Mic. You’ve got three great services under your roof. What’s the best Comedy to watch ...

Jun 09, 202324 min

"The Salesman" Comedian Greg Warren Returns Beyond the Mic

He’s a comedian who hates coffee but loves tea. Describes his wrestling skills like Wylie Coyote and is terrified of poison ivy and snakes. You need to watch “The Salesman” on YouTube. Let’s go Beyond the Mic with Greg Warren. Welcome Greg: We’re joined on the Starline by aformer West Point cadet, who ended up selling peanut butter and chips. You might have seen him in “Chocolate Coins”, “Punching Henry”, “Last Comic Standing” and his wildly successful comedy tour highlighted by “Where the Field...

Jun 09, 202318 min

Dr Dawn Harris Shirling wants you to "Eat Everything"

Her husband can dance well, she wants to open a bookstore with a bakery in it and wants you to read her book “Eat Everything”. Dr. Dawn Harris Sherling steps up to the kitchen table with a Beyond the Mic Short Cut. Welcome Dawn Harris Sherling: We’re joined on the Starline by a former instructor in medicine at Harvard University and graduate of Yale School of Medicine. She wrote her book “Eat Everything” after her own physical battle. We welcome author Dawn Harris Sherling. Dr. Sherling, let’s g...

Jun 05, 20238 min

Who Wants A Mekong Sour? Author of "Getting Out of Saigon" Ralph White tells Stories Beyond the Mic

He'll talk about being captain of high school wrestling team, but as for his past with a former U.S. ambassador, he’s put that aside. Author “Getting Out of Saigon” Ralph White takes a Beyond the Mic Short Cut. Welcome Ralph: We’re joined on the Starline by a business development officer, banker and author. In 1975 his adventure in Saigon was the basis of his gripping book “Getting Out of Saigon”. We welcome Ralph White. Ralph, let’s go Beyond the Mic. 27 years old, and torn between keeping a ba...

Jun 02, 20239 min

Author Steven Raichlen Original Manuscript for "The Barbecue! Bible" Was How Many Pages?

Author of The Barbecue! Bible Steven Raichlen loves Barcelona, loved the lamb ribs mystery box during BBQ University. Watch your coals and get ready to learn with Steven Raichlen in this Beyond the Mic Short Cut. Welcome Steven Raichlen: We’re joined on the Starline by award winning author, journalist, TV Host & multiple award winner. He’s been called the “Julia Child of BBQ”, his international best seller celebrating 25th anniversary “The Barbeque! Bible” has been updated and needs to find ...

May 30, 202310 min

The Don Winslow Retirement Tour Continues with Book 2 of the Danny Ryan Trilogy "City of Dreams"

He didn’t think he was a good enough writer. Threw out thousands of pages of drafts and wants you to read the second book in his Danny Ryan trilogy “City of Dreams”. Time to take a Beyond the Mic Short Cut with the greatest living crime writer in America, Don Winslow. Welcome Don: We’re joined on the Starline by an award winning author of more than twenty-one acclaimed international bestsellers. Last time we talked he introduced us to City on Fire and Danny Ryan. Today the Winslow Retirement Tou...

May 30, 20239 min

Nedra Glover Tawwab on Her Podcast "You Need to Hear This" & Her Book "Drama Free"

Nedra Glover Tawwab loves huge rectangular glasses, the color yellow &wants you to hear her podcast “You Need to Hear This” and read her book “Drama Free”. The relationship expert and licensed therapist takes a Beyond the Mic Short Cut. Welcome Nedra: We’re joined on the Starline by a best-selling author, relationship expert and licensed therapist. She wants to help you and your relationships with her podcast “You Need to Hear This”. We welcome Nedra Glover Tawwab Nedra, let’s go Beyond the ...

May 30, 20238 min

Author Neil King Jr Rambled 330 Miles. Why?

Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Neil King Jr. rambled 330 miles, has canoed in all 7 bodies of water in Central Park and wants you to read “American Ramble”. Let’s take a Beyond the Mic Short Cut. Welcome Neil: We’re joined on the Starline by Pulitzer Prize winning journalist, former national political reporter and editor for the Wall Street Journal as well as founder and editor of Gotham Canoe. His Forrest Gump walk through cemeteries, battlefields, trash and farms turned into “American Rambl...

May 30, 20237 min

Barry Corbin Doesn't Work for Hollywood, but for His Fans

Barry Corbin believes he’s still paying his debt to society as an actor, doesn’t believe in working for Hollywood, but working for his fans and loves the sound of hometown applause. Time to go Beyond the Mic. Welcome Barry Corbin: We’re joined on the Starline by anacting legend. You’ve seen him on Yellowstone, Lonesome Dove and Northern Exposure among many other roles. West Texas Hall of Famer, we welcome Barry Corbin. Barry, let’s go Beyond the Mic. “An Evening with Barry Corbin” is a celebrati...

May 26, 202324 min

Supermodel and Producer come together for our kids in "Anxious Nation"

Our kids aren’t alright, the documentary “Anxious Nation” examines mental health for adolescents. Kathy Ireland and Laura Morton stop by to talk about the film Beyond the Mic. Welcome Kathy & Laura: We’re joined on the Starline by two amazing women. One author, producer, speaker and entrepreneur. The other human rights advocate, Sunday school teacher, one of the most successful self-made women and super model. They have come together for a documentary on youth mental health in America titled...

May 25, 20236 min

Author Rachel Cargle on her book "A Renaissance of Our Own"

May is Mental Health Awareness month and author Rachel Cargle wants you to find help if you need it. Read “A Renaissance of Our Own” after you go Beyond the Mic with her. Welcome Rachel: We’re joined on the Starline by the founder of the Loveland Foundation. Her latest book is about the painful but inspiring breaking points in her own life “A Renaissance of My Own”. We welcome Rachel Cargle Rachel, let’s go Beyond the Mic. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. The Loveland Foundation is offering...

May 24, 20238 min

Amazing Ashley Alexandra on "Tootsie" and Life on the Road as a Broadway Star

Ashley Alexandra’s parents were jocks. Far from Broadway stars, but their musical influence has her in the female lead in “Tootsie” on tour now. Time to go Beyond the Mic. Welcome Ashley: We’re joined on the Starline by a Broadway star in the making. You’ve seen her on Celebrity Cruises, in regional theater and touring with Tara Vaughn. Now she’s on her 1st national tour playing Julie Nichols in Tootsie. We welcome Ashley Alexandra. Ashley, let’s go Beyond the Mic. You’re a proud Jersey girl thr...

May 15, 202330 min

Actor, Activist, Woodworker Misha Collins on "Gotham Knights"

Misha stole almost everything from the Supernatural set, hopes the GISH will return soon and wants to make the world a better place. See him as Harvey Dent in “Gotham Knights” on the CW. Let’s take a Beyond the Mic Short Cut. Welcome Misha: We’re joined on the Starline by actor, author, poet and activist. You’ve seen him in Charmed, Supernatural and the rarely seen TSA short as Officer Franklin in “Yeah, But is it Ticking?” His next role is Harvey Dent in CW’s “Gotham Knights” we welcome author ...

May 14, 20238 min

Financial Podcaster Paco de Leon Admits Mistakes That She Doesn't Want YOU to Make

Welcome Paco: We’re joined on the Starline by an author, illustrator, musician and podcaster. To save money because her salary was so miniscule, she rode her bike to work every day. Her podcast “Weird Finance” explores the uncomfortable situation that money, or lack thereof, puts us in daily. We welcome Paco de Leon. Paco, let’s go Beyond the Mic. You’ve had experiences in consulting, financial planning, wealth management, banking and even collections. What’s the worst decision you ever made wit...

May 13, 20237 min

Are More Banking Failures Coming? Author of "The Lost Bank" Kirsten Grind

Award winning reporter and author of “The Lost Bank” Kirsten Grind takes a Beyond the Mic Short Cut to talk bailouts, what it will take for stability in the markets and her favorite popcorn topping and more. Welcome Kirsten: We’re joined on the Starline by an award winning reporter for the Wall Street Journal. Her first book was about the collapse of Washington Mutual bank in “The Lost Bank”. We welcome Kirsten Grind. Kirsten, let’s go Beyond the Mic. Washington Mutual, SVB. What are the similar...

May 13, 20238 min

Laugh It Up Moms! Kaela Crawford & Selina Ringel on their Amazon Prime Comedy Special "2 Moms, 1 Mic"

One’s still breastfeeding their kid, the other shared one of the most painful moments in a woman’s life. We laugh, cry and go Beyond the Mic with the Momics from Amazon Primes “Two Moms, 1 Mic” special Kaela Crawford and Selina Ringel. Welcome Kaela & Selina: We’re joined on the Starline by two momics with an Amazon Prime Special on motherhood. One is a comedian, writer and actress who has toured with Paul Rodriguez, the other is an award-winning Mexican American actress, comedian, writer, a...

May 09, 202328 min

Author Joel Thurm on "Sex, Drugs and Pilot Season"

A casting director passed on Tom Cruise because of this, he tells a story about the chemistry of Grease and more. Author of “Sex, Drugs and Pilot Season” Joel Thurm joins us Beyond the Mic. Welcome Joel: We’re joined on the Starline by casting director, producer, photographer and author of “Sex, Drugs and Pilot Season”. The man who got Joaquin and River Phoenix their first agents and is directly to blame for David Hasselhoff, we welcome Joel Thurm. Joel, let’s go Beyond the Mic, your family life...

May 07, 202334 min

Notorious Bad Guy Michael Ironside on Playing the Good Guy in "Confession"

Michael Ironside had to do all the grocery shopping growing up, can rock on anything but a lute and he wants you to see “Confession” time for a Beyond the Mic Shortcut. Welcome Michael: We’re joined on the Starline by one of the most underrated actors around. You’ve known him as Darkseid, Captain Oliver Hudson, Ham Tyler, Jester all the way back to Soldier on Train. He wants to be shown the evidence as the hard-nosed investigator in the film “Confession”. We welcome Michael Ironside. Michael, le...

May 05, 20239 min

Paula Faris on “You Don't Have to Carry It All: Ditch the Mom Guilt and Find a Better Way Forward”

Journalist Paula Faris found her sons dirty underwear in her purse, ran out of time before we could talk about cheerleading career and wants you to read “You Don't Have to Carry It All: Ditch the Mom Guilt and Find a Better Way Forward”. Welcome Paula Faris: We’re joined on the Starline by an Emmy award-winning Journalist, TV correspondent, podcaster, author, founder of Carry Media and most importantly, mom of three kids. Her latest project is writing “You Don't Have to Carry It All: Ditch the M...

May 02, 20238 min

Mom May starts with Author Becky Vieira on “Enough About the Baby: A Brutally Honest Guide to Surviving the First Year of Motherhood”

Author Becky Vieira hates Tom on Vanderpump Rules, loves playing Clue, and wants you to read her book “Enough About the Baby: A Brutally Honest Guide to Surviving the First Year of Motherhood” Time for a Beyond the Mic Short Cut. Welcome Becky Vieira: We’re joined on the Starline by a former publicist, then writer with motherhood stuck in the middle. Her latest project “Enough About the Baby: A Brutally Honest Guide to Surviving the First Year of Motherhood” is now out. We welcome Becky Vieira. ...

May 01, 202310 min

Author Don Bentley goes Beyond the Mic discussing "Forgotten War"

Author Don Bentley considers himself a 17 year overnight success, almost knocked Anne Rice over in an elevator and believes he in being a fan first to authors. His latest book is “Forgotten War”. Let’s go Beyond the Mic. Welcome Don Bentley: We’re joined on the Starline by the New York Times bestselling author of Tom Clancy “Zero Hour” and his own Matt Drake series the latest is “Forgotten War”. Before we continue we have to thank him again for his service for our country and we’ll tell you he’s...

Apr 26, 202342 min

What are you binge watching this month? Chris Woolsey gives us some tips in "Binge Watching" Beyond the Mic

Chris Woolsey loves Saturday morning cartoons, Nicolas Cage and binge watching shows. What are his picks? Let’s go Binge Watching Beyond the Mic. Welcome Chris Woolsey: We’re joined on the Starline by senior director of communications for Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, the face of Crackle and Redbox, author, speaker and environmental studies superstar Chris Woolsey. Binge Watch: Chris, let’s go Binge Watching Beyond the Mic. You’ve got three great services under your roof. What’s the b...

Apr 24, 202319 min

From MTV's "Pretty Stoned" Actress, Singer and Comedienne Skye Townsend

Talent runs in the family but her famous dad told her once she needed more work. Skye Townsend however did something when she was five she hopes her siblings will forgive her for. The “Pretty Stoned” star talks about the MTV movie and more in this Beyond the Mic Short Cut. Welcome Skye: We’re joined on the Starline by an actress, singer, comedienne and part of the MTV Female-led stoner comedy “Pretty Stoned”. When you look at the word versatile in the dictionary, her face is there. We welcome Sk...

Apr 18, 20238 min

What do you get when you combine an entrepreneur, kid creators, a mom and speech pathologist? Treppie.

When she 1st met her husband she didn’t want to give him her real phone number. She loves the color teal and want to empower girls who create with Treppie. Founder Jennifer Andrews joins us to talk empowering young entrepreneurs Beyond the Mic. Welcome Jennifer: We’re joined on the Starline by speech pathologist, entrepreneur and mom. Her latest project is helping empowering makers with one part education, one part community and one part retailer as the company Treppie. We welcome the founder Je...

Apr 16, 202322 min

Actress Crystal Reed on "Pinball: The Man who Saved the Game"

Crystal Reed thinks people want to feel good and not be complicated, loves chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream. Star of “Pinball: the Man who Saved the Game” takes a Beyond the Mic Short Cut. Welcome Crystal Reed: We’re joined on the Starline by a model and actress who you’ve seen in Teen Wolf, Gotham, Swamp Thing and now in "Pinball: The Man who Saved the Game". We welcome Crystal Reed. Crystal, let’s go Beyond the Mic. Your latest project is the story of an old 1970 ban of pinball machines i...

Apr 15, 20236 min

Just Remember the name "Olga" for Host of “Svetlana! Svetlana!” Dan Kitrosser

If you talk to Dan Kitrosser he might think you are a figment of his imagination and loves the compassion of his partner Jordan. Listen to his podcast “Svetlana! Svetlana!” on the most famous defector in history and find out more with Dan in this Beyond the Mic Short Cut. Welcome Dan Kitrosser: We’re joined on the Starline by an award winning Jewish playwright, screenwriter and storyteller. He has projects in the works for HBOMax and his latest effort is a podcast about Josef Stalin’s daughter. ...

Apr 09, 20239 min

The Truth is Out There for Secret of Skinwalker Ranch's Dr. Travis Taylor

As new episodes of Skinwalker Ranch are about to drop Dr. Travis Taylor says that due to the Aliencon community, the government can’t rule out extraterrestrials at this time. Let’s take a Beyond the Mic Short Cut. Welcome Travis: We’re joined on the Starline by astrophysicist & UFO expert Dr. Travis Taylor, ex-chief scientist of the Unidentified Ariel Phenomena Task Force & one of the main speakers at ALIENCON. We welcome Dr. Travis Taylor. Dr. Taylor, let’s go Beyond the Mic. As you met...

Apr 08, 20237 min

UFO Maybe? It's Toby Time with Host of "Strange Arrivals" Toby Ball

Toby Ball writes crime noir novels, believes in small library fines and wants you to hear “Strange Arrivals on unidentified phenomenon. Time for a Beyond the Mic Short Cut. Welcome Toby: We’re joined on the Starline by the author, podcast creator and host of “Strange Arrivals”. You might have read his noir crime novels “The Vaults”, “Scorch City” and “Invisible Streets”. It’s time for Toby Time with Toby Ball. Toby, let’s go Beyond the Mic. September 19th, 1961 Betty and Barney Hill saw a light ...

Apr 06, 20238 min

Broadway Star Micaela Lamas from "Dear Evan Hansen"

The first time Micaela Lamas saw “Dear Evan Hansen” was online, and didn’t even start acting until late in high school. She draws from Alana Beck in her own life & irrationally buys Sephora makeup. We find out more when Micaela Lamas goes Beyond the Mic. Welcome Micaela: We’re joined on the Starline by an up and coming Broadway star. She’s starring in the tour of Dear Evan Hansen coming to a theater near you as Alana Beck. We welcome the talented Micaela Lamas. Micaela, let’s go Beyond the M...

Apr 03, 202323 min

Actor Bruce Campbell on "Evil Dead Rises" and his "Bruce-O-Rama" Tour

If you supported the original “The Evil Dead” your investment has paid off more than X times. How many? Listen to a Beyond the Mic Short Cut with actor Bruce Campbell to find out. Welcome Bruce Campbell: We’re joined on the Starline by actor, author, filmmaker, voice actor and game show host. You’ve seen him in Knots Landing, Jack of All Trades, Xena, Hercules, Burn Notice and a movie that was the best-selling video of 1983 beating The Shining. That low budget film created the Evil Dead legend. ...

Apr 03, 20239 min
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