"If you peel back the layers and expose the real Al that nobody knows. I'm just made of music on these. My lungs, my pancreas. It's all music." Welcome “Weird Al” Yankovic We’re joined on the Starline by the biggest-selling comedy recording artist in history. Actor, writer, producer, Emmy award winner and just weird. You’ve seen him in “UHF” we welcome the legendary Weird Al Yankovic. Al, let’s go Beyond the Mic. Youteamed up with 12 animators and 11 well known songs to create the new single “Po...
Jul 23, 2024•7 min
"It's about communication and connection, and you're with a group of people that become your family." Welcome Dr. Cady Coleman We’re joined on the Starline by a chemist, engineer, former Air Force colonel, wife, musician, retired NASA astronaut who has logged more than 180 days in space and most importantly mom. She’s featured in a new documentary “Space: The Longest Goodbye”. We welcome Dr. Cady Coleman. Cady, let’s go Beyond the Mic. I could spend hours asking you about your flute duet with Ia...
Jul 22, 2024•10 min
"The greatest power in the world is love, and my wish for the reader is to have as much of it in their lives as is humanly possible." Welcome Daniel Stern We’re joined on the Starline by an actor, artist, director, sculptor and screenwriter. You’ve seen him in “Home Alone”, “Rookie of the Year”, “City Slickers” and heard his voice in “The Wonder Years.” His latest project is his memoir “Home and Alone”. We welcome Daniel Stern. Daniel, let’s go Beyond the Mic. Your personal mission is “empowerin...
Jul 21, 2024•8 min
"The idea from the get-go really was to encompass this wide expanse of rock and roll that I covered over all those years." Welcome James Sullivan: We’re joined on the Starline by a journalist, author, educator and program director of the Newburyport documentary film festival. His latest book should be the next one any rock fan should buy immediately “BACKSTAGE & BEYOND COMPLETE: 45 Years of Rock Chats & Rants”. We welcome James Sullivan. James, let’s go Beyond the Mic. You’ve contributed...
Jul 19, 2024•9 min
"I think a lot of it is arrogance. Once they get into power and they've been there a while, they're removed from the American people and they think they can get away with it." Welcome Craig Whitlock We’re joined on the Starline by a journalist at the Washington Post covering the Pentagon and National Security. His 1st book was “The Afghanistan Papers” on the post-war reconstruction effort. His latest story is stranger than fiction story of a con man who swindled the Navy for years in “Fat Leonar...
Jul 17, 2024•9 min
"I didn’t know I could have such a conflict of love and pain at the same time." Welcome Bruce Bozzi We’re joined on the Starline by a former restauranteur at The Palm, liquor mogul, actor and host of a podcast that’s filled with Hollywood It’s called “Table for Two” and we welcome host Bruce Bozzi. Bruce, let’s go Beyond the Mic. It had to be easy for you moving from hospitality to podcasting because 32 years of making people happy, telling and listening to stories is what you are doing now. Why...
Jul 13, 2024•8 min
"I think I was speaking mainly as a teacher to probably mostly women, but men, too. It's amazing how many men have come to me and said, you know, I read your book and I get it." Welcome Bonnie Bartlett Daniels: We’re joined on the Starline by an actress whose career spans seven decades. You’ve seen her on “Better Call Saul”, “St. Elsewhere” and more than 100 amazing roles on stage, screen and TV. Her book “Middle of the Rainbow” discusses her successes, hardships and her incredibly full life. We...
Jul 13, 2024•9 min
"If you can't be bothered flying to Australia, we can save you some time and we can transport you there by watching this film." Welcome Eric Bana: We’re joined on the Starline by a man who is not shy about dying on camera at all. You’ve seen him in “Black Hawk Down”, “Star Trek”, “Troy”, and many other films. Australia’s biggest acting export is now in “Force of Nature: The Dry 2”. Director, actor, we welcome, Eric Bana. Eric, let’s go Beyond the Mic In the trailer you say, “Down here, nature ho...
Jul 12, 2024•7 min
"Listen, I mean, I wrote the book for my kids, Sean. I have five of them... I wanted my children to see the mistakes that I've made, my shortcomings, my ego-based weaknesses." Welcome Anthony Scaramucci: We’re joined on the Starline by an investor, lawyer and author. He’s the former vice president of Goldman Sachs, Director at Lehman Brothers and his book “From Wall Street to the White House and Back: The Scaramucci Guide to Unbreakable Resilience” is out. We welcome Anthony “The Mooch” Scaramuc...
Jul 12, 2024•7 min
"It was inspired by my dad, who's 100, and he said he was going to be having a reunion with my mom, who passed away." Welcome John Oates: We’re joined on the Starline by a guitarist, musician, songwriter, producer and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer. The last time he was here we discussed “An Evening of Songs and Stories with John Oates featuring Guthrie Trapp”. His latest album is “Reunion”. We welcome back the legendary John Oates. John, let’s go Beyond the Mic. You wanted to write about the most ...
Jul 11, 2024•6 min
"People like Walt Disney, Walter Knott, really kind of created this spirit of anything goes." Welcome Chris Epting: We’re joined on the Starline by a storyteller, traveler and author of more than 30 books. Last time he visited, he talked about America’s Pop Culture Landmarks. This time he’s here to reminisce about places you could have visited in the past, but can’t do anymore in “Lost Landmarks of Orange County.” We welcome author Chris Epting. Welcome back my friend. Let’s go Beyond the Mic. Y...
Jul 10, 2024•10 min
"Because we're co hosts. That's what you do. No questions asked. It's like we ride at dawn, you know?" Welcome Danielle Robay + Simone Boyce We’re joined on the Starline by a pair of journalists sharing culture, inspiration and trends with celebrities and real conversation with amazing women doing amazing things. One whose has a love language is questions and the other has an interesting hobby. We welcome co-hosts of “The Bright Side” Danielle Robay and Simone Boyce. Friends, let’s go Beyond the...
Jul 02, 2024•7 min
If you're a Sci-Fi enthusiast, there's a good chance you've encountered the legendary Robert Picardo. Famous for his iconic role as the holographic Doctor on Star Trek: Voyager, his career spans stage, screen, and voiceover work. In this Beyond the Mic Short Cut, guest host Dave Fernandez guides Picardo through his career, from his early work to today. The conversation touches on Picardo's role as Johnny Cab in Total Recall (1990). Despite not being physically present on set, Picardo's voice bro...
Jun 30, 2024•8 min
"We reveal in the book very new information about what might have happened. And let's just say it's not the official version of the events." Welcome Josh Young & Manfred Westphal We’re joined on the Starline by an author and a PR executive. One has five books made into documentaries, 5 NY Times bestsellers and 4 Los Angeles Times bestsellers, the other took care of stories at Disney, Fox and Warner Brothers. They have come together for the gripping book “ : Moguls, Mobsters, Movie Stars, and...
Jun 17, 2024•10 min
"John was a guy who loved his country, he loved his family. He gave his life to keep us safe." - Steve Sax Welcome Steve Sax We’re joined on the Starline by an author, speaker and broadcaster. 2 years ago his son was among five killed when a MV-22 Osprey crashed in a training accident. He’s a five-time All-Star, Rookie of the Year, Silver Slugger Award Winner, two-time World Series Champion and most importantly dad. He formed the Captain John J. Sax family foundation is his honor. We welcome Ste...
Jun 17, 2024•9 min
"These are stories I used to tell to my family and friends when we had parties and things. And everybody kept saying, listen, you got to put this stuff down on paper for posterity." Welcome Jerry Adler We’re joined on the Starline by a theatre director, producer, film and television actor and now author. You’ve seen him in “Manhattan Murder Mystery”, “The Good Wife”, “The Sopranos” and countless other efforts. His book “Too Funny for Words” takes the reader through 70 years of entertainment. We ...
Jun 16, 2024•8 min
"The law was my girlfriend. I had to love it. It was my only way to freedom." - Derek Hamilton Welcome Steve Fishman Dax-Devlon Ross We’re joined on the Starline by a pair of award winning writers & investigative journalists. One owns a cocktail bar, the other enjoys tequila after justice. They’ve teamed up for a podcast about a corrupt cop and the wrongfully convicted who brought the corrupt cop to justice. We welcome Steve Fishman + Dax-Devlon Ross co-hosts of “The Burden”....
Jun 16, 2024•10 min
"...everything that I am is through other people sharing their stories with me, inspiring me, making me go forward, making me find help, making me change." Welcome Paul Scheer We’re joined on the Starline by an actor, comedian, director, filmmaker and podcaster. You’ve seen him in “The League”, “Black Monday” “Knuckles” and early in his career he had lunch with pre-dances with knives Britney Spears. His latest effort is the book “Joyful Recollections of Trauma”. We welcome Paul Scheer. Paul, let...
Jun 15, 2024•8 min
"It feels like an absolute dream every single day. This is what I've been wanting to do since I was a child." Welcome Catherine Ariale: We’re joined on the Starline by a singer and actor and if you make her laugh you might hear her Kristen Wiig impersonation. She’s on the road portraying glam pop Lady Cher in National Broadway tour of “The Cher Show”. We welcome Catherine Ariale. Catherine, let’s go Beyond the Mic. 32 weeks ago you started on this path. When people come see “The Cher Show” how d...
Jun 12, 2024•28 min
"If we could all just admit a little bit that we don't know the things we don't know, you know, we could take a step forward into opening ourselves up to learning more about this complicated thing that is life." Welcome Molly Socha and Matt Stillo: We’re joined on the Starline by a podcaster, writer, comedian and producer with Midwestern sensibilities as well as a musician turned actor turned engineer… basically two people who are still trying to figure out what they want to be when they grow up...
Jun 12, 2024•9 min
“It made you laugh and cry and you could see the humanity in it from all angles.” Welcome Jane Seymour We’re joined on the Starline by a multiple Emmy® and Golden Globe® winner, recipient of the Officer of the British Empire (OBE). She’s a writer, producer and fine artist. Her latest project is the film “Ruby’s Choice”. We welcome the legendary Jane Seymour. Jane, let’s go Beyond the Mic. Nearly 10 percent of adults over the age of 65 have dementia. Why did this script speak to you? You also hav...
Jun 10, 2024•7 min
"Horror fans everywhere are craving a new masked killer to sort of fill the shoes of like horror franchises of the past." Welcome Drew Moerlein We’re joined on the Starline by an actor, acting coach with more than a decade of TV, film, Broadway, commercial and tons of other experience. You’ve seen him in “Dusty”, “South of Hell” and in the Tony Award nominated musical “American Psycho”. His latest project is executive producing and starring in “Bloodline Killer.” We welcome Drew Moerlein. Drew, ...
Jun 09, 2024•8 min
"You don't get more confident by thinking about being more confident. You get more confident by action, by doing things that prove that you are worthy of being confident." Welcome Rebecca Quin We’re joined on the Starline by a woman who shares her journey from being “not your average , average girl in Ireland to becoming “The Man”, main eventing WrestleMania, motherhood, and everything in-between” in “Becky Lynch: The Man”. We welcome Rebecca Quin. Becky, let’s go Beyond the Mic. In your memoir,...
Jun 06, 2024•7 min
"I think it's a movie that asks a lot of questions and encourages people to ask a lot of questions." Welcome Matthew Marsden We’re joined on the Starline by actor, producer, singer and former model. You’ve seen him in “Black Hawk Down”, “Helen of Troy”, “Shiner” and many other projects. Ho’s latest thriller is the film “Protocol 7”. We welcome Matthew Marsden. Matthew, let’s go Beyond the Mic. Why did this script intrigue you so much? What made working with this cast special for you? So do would...
Jun 02, 2024•8 min
"No one walks the trail alone." Welcome George Eshleman On average a staggering 22 veterans commit suicide every day. We’re joined on the Starline by an army veteran who was searching for answers. His story has been turned into a movie in theaters on Memorial Day. It’s called “The Keeper” and we thank him for his service and welcome George Eshleman. George, let’s go Beyond the Mic. Challenged by your own demons, you hiked the entire Appalachian Trail in 2016 carrying 363 name tapes from military...
May 25, 2024•10 min
"I would have liked to have played eleven in Stranger Things, but I think I was slightly out of the casting age." – Jodie Whittaker Welcome Jodie Whittaker We’re joined on the Starline by an actress who has worked in film, television, radio and theatre. You’ve seen her in "Black Mirror", "Broadchurch", "Trust Me" and a minor British sci-fi show. Her latest project has her playing Orla in the BBC’s 3-part women’s prison drama “Time”. We welcome Jodie Whittaker. Jodie, let’s go Beyond the Mic. You...
May 22, 2024•7 min
"But to me, that's part of the challenge this season is trying to, by the end of the hour, look at it and say, okay, who's the real killer? And who was the one who just got wrapped up in this?" Welcome Vinnie Politan: We’re joined on the Starline by an Emmy Award-winning legal journalist, lawyer and former prosecutor. He’s examined justice for more than 20 years and was recently picked for a jury for transposed fingertips see his Instagram to find out why. Time for season 2 of “Accomplice to Mur...
May 22, 2024•9 min
"I want to impact as many lives as I can, you know, and help to create some joy and some lifelong memories for people doing what I do." - Philly Ocean Welcome Philly Ocean We’re joined on the Starline by a husband, dad, actor, singer and madcap entertainer. On tour with the “Full Steam Ahead Tour” with the Titans of Soft Rock Yachtley Crew we welcome back lead singer Philly Ocean. Philly, let’s go Beyond the Mic. Last time we talked Jimmy Buffet had just passed. How has his influence changed the...
May 21, 2024•13 min
"Being a second grade version of somebody else is never going to bring you happiness or fulfillment." – Hannah Brown Welcome Hannah Brown We’re joined on the Starline by television personality, lifestyle expert, podcast host and New York Times Best-Selling author. You’ve seen her in “The Bachelor”, “The Bachelorette” and winner of season 28 of “Dancing With The Stars” Author of “Mistakes We Never Made” we welcome Hannah Brown. Hannah, let’s go Beyond the Mic. Life isn’t for the faint of heart. Y...
May 21, 2024•8 min
"We're really starting from the beginning, we're educating folks on what is the troubled teen industry and what happens in these programs." - Rebecca Mellinger Welcome Caroline Cole and Rebecca Mellinger: Wilderness therapy, therapeutic boarding schools, and behavior modification facilities, do they play by the rules? We are joined on the Starline by two powerful women on a mission to reform the “Troubled Teen Industry”. They’ve come together for the podcast “Trapped in Treatment”. We welcome Ca...
May 21, 2024•9 min
