I want to do projects that are actually saying something that people can connect to. - Chuck Hayward Welcome Chuck : We’re joined on the Starline by producer, writer and executive producer. You’ve seen his work on Ted Lasso & Wandavision. His next project is the remake of “Don’t Tell Mom The Babysitter’s Dead”. We welcome Chuck Hayward. Chuck, let’s take a Beyond the Mic Mini. “The doctor said to avoid stress at all times, if you keep this up I swear to god, I’m gonna slap you to Spain”. 33 ...
Nov 14, 2024•6 min
"I wanted to write a book that wasn't just about the Iron Sheik or even just about pro wrestling, but about the humanity of this shared experience these guys had." Welcome Brad Balukjian: We’re joined on the Starline by a man who has dedicated his life to all things that he loved when he was six years old. He’s an author and research associate at the California Academy of Sciences. His latest book is “The Six Pack”. We welcome Brad Balukjian. Brad, let’s go Beyond the Mic. You’ve been threatened...
Nov 13, 2024•9 min
"Willie's motto was keep punching, right? So I think that's what we did." Welcome James Madio: We’re joined on the Starline by an actor, producer, writer, and voice over star. You have seen him in The Basketball Diaries, “Band of Brothers” and “The Offer”. His latest project is about the 1950’s Italian-American boxer Willie Pep in “The Featherweight”. We welcome James Madio. James, let’s go Beyond the Mic. Pep retired in 1959, then in 1964 came back to fight Jackie Lennon. Why Willie’s story one...
Nov 11, 2024•10 min
"It's a life-changing thing. That scholarship, you know, I went to because I had been a caddy." Welcome Bob Harig We’re joined on the Starline by a writer, you’ve read in The First Call, SI.com, and previously covered golf for ESPN and the Tampa Bay Times. The past president of the Golf Writers Association of America and author of “Drive: The Lasting Legacy of Tiger Woods.” We welcome Bob Harig. Bob, let’s go Beyond the Mic. You’ve had a good relationship with Tiger Woods over the years. After a...
Oct 30, 2024•8 min
"I was trying to think about the 12 things that make my meals taste great very quickly." Welcome Anna Jones: We’re joined on the Starline by a cook, food author, stylist and mom. who takes 12 ingredients that most likely are in your kitchen right now and created 125 recipes with them in “Easy Wins: 12 flavour hits, 125 delicious recipes, 365 days of good eating.” We welcome Anna Jones. Anna, let’s go Beyond the Mic. You’ve been cooking for more than twenty years and have seen cooking evolve. Wha...
Oct 29, 2024•7 min
"I always say that if you take the same shows, it doesn't matter what they are... and you give it to five different producers, they just tend to take on a little bit of the personality of the group that's making them." Welcome SallyAnn Salsano We’re joined on the Starline by someone who’s been stuck on the LIE once or twice. She’s an Italian girl from the Island whose reality TV shows you know from Jersey Shore to her latest adventure CW’s “POLICE 24/7”. We welcome reality TV producer SallyAnn S...
Oct 27, 2024•9 min
"We try and have an uplifting show that's funny, but gives you information." - Peter Tilden "I might be serving somebody. It's a real gift." - Jason Alexander Welcome Jason Alexander & Peter Tilden We’re joined on the Starline by a pair of characters. One is an award winning actor and comedian. The other is a Los Angeles radio legend. Every Tuesday they share research on answers to the things that make us go “Really? No, Really”. We welcome Jason Alexander & Peter Tilden. Friends, let’s ...
Oct 25, 2024•8 min
"When you're an artist, you have a vision, and what you want is your vision is seen by others." Welcome Pitof : We’re joined on the Starline by a director and digital imaging pioneer. 20 years ago he directed the film “Catwoman”. His work on Vidocq was the first all-HD movie. Always pushing the boundaries in video effects as visual effects supervisor on “Alien: Resurrection”. We welcome Pitof. Pitof, let’s go Beyond the Mic. Let’s rip off the band aid. What was the biggest problem with Warner Br...
Oct 17, 2024•31 min
"The power of yes is so strong, and we are just, you know, microdusts in this world." Welcome Arkie Kandola: We’re joined on the Starline by actor and producer. You’ve seen him in “Prison Break”, “Siren” and “Easter Sunday” with Jo Koy among other projects. He’ll be in “How to Die Alone” on Hulu, and “Chicken Sisters”. We welcome Arkie Kandola. Arkie, let’s go Beyond the Mic. What made Shaun Gill the perfect character for you in “How to Die Alone”? What have you put into Shaun Gill from you and ...
Oct 11, 2024•21 min
Welcome Beth Mota: We’re joined on the Starline by an actress, producer, YouTube sensation, fashion designer and beauty expert. She’s hosting season 2 of the influencer competition “Follow Me” on CW and Crackle. We welcome Beth Mota. Beth, let’s go Beyond the Mic. You’ve built your brand from nothing, what makes a good influencer today? As you watch these influencers put together campaigns, for each challenge, do you see mistakes that you made when you were just starting out? How have they chang...
Oct 08, 2024•22 min
Welcome Mario Adrion We’re joined on the Starline by a YouTuber, former fashion model, lumberjack and now a comedian. Home of his spirit veggie carrots and out on tour now with his “German Efficiency Tour”, we welcome Mario Adrion. Mario, let’s go Beyond the Mic. Last year, you got engaged, started standup and took a trip back to the motherland. What’s the biggest misconception people have about you? You destroyed Katy Perry in a catwalk battle on American Idol. What was the experience BEFORE th...
Oct 07, 2024•25 min
"I evolved, you know, when I was growing up, I love cooking, but I didn't want it to be my main thing." Welcome Big Moe Cason We’re joined on the Starline by a veteran of the USS Missouri, former water treatment operator and then he had a hankering for a challenge. So he faced off against some of the most famous pit-masters in America and won. His book is “Big Moe’s Big Book of BBQ”. We welcome Marlando “Big Moe” Cason. Moe, let’s go Beyond the Mic. 75 tasty recipes passed down through your fami...
Sep 25, 2024•8 min
Welcome Paul Pringle We’re joined on the Starline by the winner of Pulitzer, Polk and several other prestigious awards. His latest project examines the world of power and privilege. Ten thirty minute episodes separate secrets from those who are hiding it. Host of “Fallen Angels” podcast reminds us to forget about “Jake, it’s Chinatown”, we welcome author Paul Pringle. Paul, let’s go Beyond the Mic. What was the 1st sign that everything wasn’t kosher of a drug abusing dean at USC? USC has had sca...
Sep 24, 2024•8 min
"The NBA has sprawled outwards. If you rewatch games that Jordan dominated in the early nineties, it looks like clowns and sort of a taxicab, like just a bunch of dudes clustered up in the paint fighting for each other." Welcome Kirk Goldsberry We’re joined on the Starline by a former cartographer for FEMA, Vice President of Strategic Research for the San Antonio Spurs, current head analyst for Team USA. The UT professor and NYT best-selling author of “Sprawlball” has a new book out “Hoop Atlas”...
Sep 16, 2024•9 min
From solving homicides to captivating readers, Lt. Joe Kenda has done it all. Tune in as we dive into his new novel, 'First Do No Harm,' and his unmatched storytelling skills! Welcome Lt. Joe Kenda My, My, My…we’re joined on the Starline by a former detective, true crime TV star and author. You’ve seen him in “Homicide Hunter”, “American Detective”. Now you can read his new fiction novel “First Do No Harm”. We welcome Lt. Joe Kenda. Joe, let’s go Beyond the Mic. You stepped away from “Homicide H...
Sep 11, 2024•9 min
"I decided in that moment I was either going to become the leader of an elaborate organized crime family or go into Hollywood. And I chose the dirtier path." Welcome Alex Fumero: We’re joined on the Starline by an Emmy-nominated producer, writer and podcaster. You’ve seen his work on HBO and Fusion. His latest project examines stories behind Latino movies over the last several decades. He loved watching TV with his abuelita and wants you to listen to “More than a Movie” podcast. We welcome Alex ...
Sep 09, 2024•9 min
"Having these intimate moments of conversation with people not only brings you closer, because it allows you to exchange your heart and tell people how you're feeling, but it also helps you to process it with somebody else." Welcome Radhi Devlukia: We’re joined on the Starline by a plant based cook, entrepreneur and author of the New York Times bestselling cookbook “Joyfull: Cook Effortlessly Eat Freely Live Radiantly” Her latest project is the podcast “A Really Good Cry”, we welcome Radhi Devlu...
Sep 02, 2024•10 min
"The supply chain is a modern miracle, and most of the time, it works incredibly well. But for years, there have been vulnerabilities." Welcome Peter S Goodman: We’re joined on the Starline by a talented author and journalist who has covered technology, Asia’s economy, the great recession, Brexit and more. He’s reported from nearly 40 countries. How does the wealthiest countries on Earth run out of everything? You’ll find out in “How the World Ran out of Everything”. We welcome author Peter S. G...
Aug 26, 2024•9 min
"The more that you understand your villain's plan or your villain, what your villains want, the better your story is going to end up being." Welcome Mark Greaney: We’re joined on the Starline by New York Times Bestselling author. Creator of the Gray Man series of books, You’ve seen his work on Netflix his latest thriller is “Sentinel”, we welcome Mark Greaney. Mark, let’s go Beyond the Mic. Josh Duffy doesn’t look for trouble, but it seems to find him. What makes him such a great character to wr...
Aug 19, 2024•9 min
"My favorite memory was probably when we were in the office... just sitting around talking about ideas for the magazine, shooting the breeze, and making jokes." Welcome RoseMarie Terenzio and Liz McNeil: We’re joined on the Starline by a woman who specializes in strategic communications, crisis management and media relations. She was also personal assistant to JFK Jr. Her tag team writing partner is an editor-at-large at People Magazine where she has worked for 30 years. They’ve teamed up to wri...
Aug 15, 2024•8 min
"I feel like acting sometimes is like a therapy session. When you go through all the different characters you play and how you connect to them and learn about yourself." Welcome Elisabeth Shue: We’re joined on the Starline by an Academy Award nominee, actress, producer and co-star of in all-star film “The Good Half”. You’ve seen her in CSI, Cobra Kai and more than 60 roles including an 80’s Burger King commercial. We welcome Elisabeth Shue. Elisabeth, let’s go Beyond the Mic. What makes Lily suc...
Aug 14, 2024•7 min
"You just really jump in with your first instincts and you trust yourself and you try to get out of your own way, if that makes any sense, you know?" Welcome Jason Butler Harner: We’re joined on the Starline by an actor you’ve seen in “Ozark”, “Ray Donovan”, and “Sugar” among various other film, TV and theatre projects. His latest is the film “Edge of Everything”. We welcome Jason Butler Harner. Jason, let’s go Beyond the Mic. “Edge of Everything” deals with the trials of being a teen after loss...
Aug 13, 2024•10 min
"To see that people were afraid to come forward 37 years ago because he and his partner still had a lot of tentacles outside of the police force, and, was a dangerous individual, and people were afraid to come forward." "When we knocked on those doors 37 years later, they kind of walked out of their house and said, now I'm ready to talk about it." Welcome Scott Weinberger: We’re joined on the Starline by a three time Emmy-award-winning investigative journalist and former Deputy Sheriff. He’s co-...
Aug 13, 2024•8 min
"We were just kind of sleuth detectives doing the right thing and coming together from the west coast to the family on the east coast to bring justice to Gail Katz." - Carole Fisher Welcome Carole Fisher: We’re joined on the Starline by the president of the National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation and the host of the #1 podcast “The Girlfriends”. The newest season is out with “The Girlfriends: Our Lost Sister” we welcome host Carole Fisher. Carole, let’s go Beyond the Mic. “The...
Aug 04, 2024•16 min
"Defeat is only experience gained." Welcome Tu Lam: We’re joined on the Starline by a retired Sergeant Major, who escaped communism, fought underground matches, decorated Green Beret and author. His book “The Way of Rōnin: Defying the Odds on Battlefields, in Business and in Life” is now out. We thank him for his service and welcome Tu Lam. Good Morning, Tu, let’s go Beyond the Mic. You’ve overcome adversity from the beginning of your life smuggled out of refugee camp, main fight card of Nippon ...
Aug 04, 2024•8 min
"We don't understand the system that we've inherited, which prevents us from making smart decisions about how to pursue our goals and our dreams." Welcome Brian and Kelly Estes We’re joined on the Starline by a writer, director, executive producer husband wife duo of a film looking at the moral and ethical aspects of Bitcoin. He founded a capital fund with the goal of outperforming Bitcoin with less volatility. The film is “God Bless Bitcoin” and we welcome Brian and Kelly Estes. Friends, let’s ...
Aug 04, 2024•9 min
"My mom is the prayer warrior of the family, so whenever anything happens, good or bad, in the press, she's the first one I hear from." Welcome Cuba Gooding Jr. We’re joined on the Starline by an Academy Award winner. You’ve seen him in “Boyz n the Hood”, “Men of Honor”, “American Gangster” among nearly 100 credits. Actor, writer, producer and break dancer with Lionel Richie at the closing ceremonies of the ’84 Summer Olympics. His latest film is “Angels Fallen: Warriors of Peace”. We welcome Cu...
Jul 28, 2024•9 min
"I just wanted to get it out while my brain cells were still functioning and I still had the memories in there, more or less." Welcome Chris Stein: We’re joined on the Starline by the co-founder and guitarist of Blondie. He’s a producer, musician, photographer and writer. His memoir is “Under a Rock” we welcome Chris Stein. Chris, let’s go Beyond the Mic. "I’m a firm believer in the circular nature of time and the idea that the future casts shadows into the past." Your 1st record was made in Con...
Jul 27, 2024•9 min
"It is my soul. I have no other way to explain it. It is what I am." Welcome Ed Roland: We’re joined on the Starline by an actor, composer, singer and the pride of Stockbridge Georgia. His band was once known as Ed-e, they have spent more than 30 years rocking around the world. You know them by songs “Shine”, “December”, “Heavy” and many other number one hits. We welcome the lead vocalist from Collective Soul, Ed Roland. Ed, let’s go Beyond the Mic. Your twelfth studio release was recorded at El...
Jul 27, 2024•6 min
"I've already exceeded what maybe I thought I should be deserving of. I've had a really interesting, fun career." Welcome Patrick Fabian: We’re joined on the Starline by a working actor you’ve seen on stage and screen in “Veronica Mars”, “24”, for six seasons as Howard Hamlin in “Better Call Saul” and many other works. His latest is the film “The Way We Speak”. We welcome Patrick Fabian. Patrick, let’s go Beyond the Mic. “…Of course it is, everything in life is a competition,” how did working on...
Jul 24, 2024•11 min
