"Your biggest failures are what set you up for success." Welcome Matt Paxton: We’re joined on the Starline by a man who has liked stuff and the story that they tells for more than 25 years. The expert in decluttering and downsizing is off on his next adventure in “Filthy Fortunes” on the Discovery Channel. We welcome Matt Paxton. Matt, let’s go Beyond the Mic. “If we find nothing, we make nothing.” What percentage of the places you have gone and seen have you found less than expected value? How ...
Mar 10, 2025•11 min
"The trying on the glove by Chris Darden was a huge, huge error."Welcome Michael Ayala We’re joined on the Starline by an attorney and EMMY-award winner. His latest project is a seven part look at “The Trial of the Century”. In “Trial & Error: Why did O.J. Win” on Court TV we welcome host Michael Ayala. Michael, let’s go Beyond the Mic. This series has it all from participants, attorneys, detectives, and relatives from all sides of the courtroom. With all this content, how did you limit it t...
Mar 05, 2025•8 min
"I work at the New Yorker, and one of my illustrious former colleagues, John Updike, used to say that the reason he liked books and not e-books is because of the ‘thinginess’ of a book."Welcome Susan Morrison: We’re joined on the Starline by the articles editor of The New Yorker, former editor in chief at the New York Observer and an original editor of SPY magazine. Her book is “Lorne: The Man Who Invented SNL” we welcome Susan Morrison. Susan, let’s go Beyond the Mic. You cover in this biograph...
Mar 04, 2025•8 min
"You can't really stand apart when you write something like everybody else." Welcome Phil Vassar: We’re joined on the Starline by an artist with 10 #1 singles, 27 Top 40 hits and 25 years of love and success “On the 25 Years of Paradise” tour right now, we welcome Phil Vassar. Phil, let’s go Beyond the Mic. You started off writing hits for others, “Little Red Rodeo”, “Right on the Money” among countless hits, then you signed your record deal in 1998. How has writing and performing music all thes...
Feb 21, 2025•21 min
"Authenticity is what makes something entertaining to me." Welcome back Sallyann Salsano: We’re joined on the Starline by reality TV producer and executive producer of Jersey Shore. She was packing AquaNet before Snookie was even born. Back again with another season of Police 24/7 on the CW. We welcome back Sallyann Salsano. Sallyann, let’s go Beyond the Mic. The adrenaline-packed series is back for another year. What made bringing back Police 24/7 so worth it for you and your team? Which kind c...
Feb 09, 2025•8 min
"Justice is not only blind; it is not one size fits all, and we need a more empathetic approach." Welcome Lauren Bright Pacheco and Bob Motta: We’re joined on the Starline by an Emmy award winning true-crime host and a recovering criminal defense attorney. Controversy, corruption and continuing questions if Julia Bevely remains wrongfully convicted? We welcome the brains behind “Murder on Songbird Road” podcast Lauren Bright Pacheco and Bob Motta. Friends, let’s go Beyond the Mic. Lauren, your w...
Feb 09, 2025•11 min
"We are on a trajectory of a 3,000% increase in kidney, liver, heart cancer, disease, attention deficit disorder, autism, childhood obesity. Not sustainable." Welcome Farmer Lee Jones: We’re joined on the Starline by a farmer, author and speaker. For more than four decades, he has committed to ensure his family’s 300 acre farm is innovative and pioneering using regenerative farming techniques. His latest project is “The Chef’s Garden” on FYI. We welcome Farmer Lee Jones. Lee, let’s go Beyond the...
Feb 03, 2025•8 min
"Fishing is not just a sport; it's a passion that drives me to raise awareness for my family." Welcome Captain Joe Dion We’re joined on the Starline by a maverick chasing a dream and getting chased by time. Each summer he tries to catch Atlantic Bluefin tuna. You can see him on Harpoon Hunters on Discovery. We welcome Captain Joe Dion. Captain, let’s go Beyond the Mic. You started fishing at 13, and had your own harpoon boat at 25 and were at the top of your game. But your son and daughter were ...
Feb 01, 2025•8 min
"Comedy is a reflection of life, and as life changes, so does the material we create." Welcome Felipe Esparza: We’re joined on the Starline by a funny comedian. He won Last Comic Standing, you’ve seen him on “Superstore”, “Gentefied” and his many specials. It’s our friend Felipe Esparza, what’s up fool? Felipe, let’s go Beyond the Mic. You’re on your “At My Leisure” tour going international, what’s was the difference in the crowds overseas than in the US? Your new Netflix stand-up comedy special...
Jan 28, 2025•18 min
"Art is consumption, and everything that we consume is shaped by our personal experiences." Welcome Mya Rena Hunter: We’re joined on the Starline by an up and coming Broadway star. She’s performed in “A Raisin’ in the Sun”, “25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” and now as Eponine in Les Miserables. We welcome Mya Rena Hunter. Mya, let’s go Beyond the Mic. As a character, Eponine is a rose filled with thorns. How do you see her and how did that influence your performance of her? How has playin...
Jan 27, 2025•22 min
"The truth is they look across the courtroom and think to themselves, she or he probably did it." Welcome Scott Turow: We’re joined on the Starline by an author, lawyer, New York Times bestseller and 2023 Fuller Award winner for lifetime achievement who has written more than a dozen books including “Suspect” and “Presumed Innocent”. He returns to answer an important question in “Presumed Guilty”. We welcome our friend Scott Turow. Scott, let’s go Beyond the Mic. You’ve practiced law, can there b...
Jan 20, 2025•18 min
"It's an opportunity to take this franchise and make a movie version of a sitcom which hasn't been done all that often." Welcome Joe Menendez: We’re joined on the Starline by director, producer and writer. You’ve seen his work in “Star Trek: Picard”, “Evil”, “Quantum Leap” and more. His latest project is “Henry Danger: The Movie”. We welcome Joe Menendez. Joe, let’s go Beyond the Mic, what made directing this fun for you? How did you balance this new adventure with the fun of the OG series? How ...
Jan 20, 2025•11 min
"The world's too sophisticated today to operate in a criminal enterprise on the corner, but you can use the same model and do it legitimately." Welcome R J Roger We’re joined on the Starline by an author, podcaster and mafia expert. He’s identified 36 rules common to America’s underworld and put them down in his book “The Don: 36 Rules of the Bosses”. We welcome R J Roger. R J, let’s go Beyond the Mic. What do you love the mafia? You consider this book your lifetime achieving project. Why? How d...
Jan 20, 2025•8 min
"I believe deeply in the importance of old school reporting." Welcome Michael Cannell: We’re joined on the Starline by an author, journalist and former New York Times editor. He’s written for the New Yorker, Sports Illustrated and his latest book is “Blood and the Badge” unveiling the full story behind two ruthless cops who worked for… the mafia. We welcome Michael Cannell. Michael, let’s go Beyond the Mic. Two detectives staged eight mob hits, and even pulled the trigger at least once. You talk...
Jan 19, 2025•10 min
"I want to save the person who has given up and who has thought that because they are either overweight or because they are so out of shape that there is no hope." Welcome Dr. Ian K Smith We’re joined on the Starline by a TV host, author and physician. His latest book shows his readers the steps to increase longevity and hold back future illnesses. The book is “Eat Your Age: Feel Younger, Be Happier, Live Longer”. We welcome New York Times Bestselling author Dr. Ian K. Smith. Ian, let’s go Beyon...
Jan 13, 2025•8 min
"We see the worst parts of humanity, but we strive for justice every day." Welcome Sergeant Robert Barrere: We’re joined on the Starline by a 20 year veteran of the New Orleans Police Department. He’s part of the dedicated team of homicide detectives who will show you their hard work in “Homicide Squad: New Orleans” on A&E. We welcome the third generation of police in his family Detective Sergeant Rob Barrere. Rob, let’s go Beyond the Mic. As we watch “Homicide Squad: New Orleans” what do yo...
Jan 12, 2025•8 min
"I don't want to just be funny. I want people to feel what I'm saying." - Steve Treviño Welcome Steve Treviño: We’re joined on the Starline by stand-up comedian, writer and producer. His latest Netflix Original special is “Steve Trevino – Simple Man”. He has a very funny YouTube series “Steve Trevino and Captain Evil Podcast”. We welcome back “America’s Favorite Husband” Steve Trevino. Steve, let’s go Beyond the Mic. I warned you I was going to ask you this on social media. What was with the Smo...
Jan 07, 2025•30 min
"You need more relatable but unglamorous women. You need more funny women, and you need more female villains." Welcome Alex: We’re joined on the Starline by a lawyer, prosecutor, writer, amateur painter and Shamus Award Finalist author. Last time she stopped by we talked about “What Meets the Eye”. Today she’s back with her 2nd novel “Burn this Night”. We welcome Alex Kenna. Alex, let’s go Beyond the Mic. Like in “What Meets the Eye”, you move in and out of alternating timelines, character to ch...
Jan 07, 2025•27 min
"Success implies an ideal outcome coming into existence." Welcome José Raúl: We’re joined on the Starline by an actor, vocalist, model and dancer. You’ve seen him in “American Horror Story”, “War Game” and in the North American Tour of CATS. His latest project is as Aaron Samuels in the touring production of “Mean Girls: On Tour” we welcome José Raúl. José, let’s go Beyond the Mic. Does it blow your mind to go from American Pops Orchestra’s Next Gen Winner to being in “Mean Girls”? When someone ...
Dec 24, 2024•22 min
"It was just the satisfaction of knowing, like, we're doing this damn thing." - Daphne Rubin-Vega Welcome Daphne and Elizabeth: We’re joined on the Starline by an actress, dancer and singer-songwriter who you’ve seen in “Rent”, “In the Heights”. She’s joined by an actress you’ve seen in “Orange is the New Black”, "Fear the Walking Dead” and so much more. Together they are in the film “Allswell in New York”. We welcome Daphne Rubin-Vega and Elizabeth Rodriguez. Ladies, let’s go Beyond the Mic. Al...
Dec 04, 2024•8 min
"He was responsible for such a tectonic change in American television." - Tripp Whetsell Welcome Tripp Whetsell: We’re joined on the Starline by a bestselling author, journalist, historian, publicist and adjunct media studies professor at Emerson College in Boston. His fourth book is “Norman Lear: His Life & Times”. We welcome Tripp Whetsell. Tripp, let’s go Beyond the Mic. You grew up with his shows, you’ve crossed paths and interviewed Norman several times. What made Norman Lear’s story so...
Dec 02, 2024•10 min
"The best way to fight the system is to stop allowing it to make us so readily fight one another." Welcome Kat Timpf: We’re joined on the Starline by a writer, comedian, reporter and libertarian commentator. You’ve seen her on “Gutfeld” and out on her own comedy tour. Her latest book is "I Used To Like You Until... (How Binary Thinking Divides Us)". We welcome Kat Timpf. Kat, let’s go Beyond the Mic. Why was this book needed and will people take their fingers out of their ears to hear it? “Once ...
Nov 29, 2024•9 min
"I think if I can't add something unique to it, there's really no point in doing it." - Dave Hill Welcome Dave Hill We’re joined on the Starline by author, comedian, musician, actor, radio host and podcaster. Was so happy to quote a reviewer who said he was "utterly masterful." Take that, everyone from high school! Out on tour telling jokes, his latest book is “The Awesome Game”. We welcome the bane of St. Ignatius in Cleveland Dave Hill. Dave, welcome back let’s go Beyond the Mic. You love come...
Nov 28, 2024•36 min
Welcome Ricky He We’re joined on the Starline by an actor, who you’ve seen in “A Million Little Things”, “The Good Doctor”, and now in the award winning horror TV series “From” we welcome Ricky He. Ricky, let’s go Beyond the Mic. What was the main reason this script called to you? When you first started you were told “any character has the potential of dying”. How does that fire you up as an actor, to give it your all with each take? How many times, when you get the weekly script, have you been ...
Nov 26, 2024•29 min
"There's few places in the world, it's like Asbury Park, New Orleans, maybe Nashville, that you can walk into a place like the Stone Pony and have no idea what's going to happen." -Nick Corasaniti Welcome Nick: We’re joined on the Starline by a politics, voting and democracy reporter for the New York Times and home for the campaign food report. His book doesn’t have anything to do with any of the above but about the famous nightclub in New Jersey in “I Don’t Want to Go Home: The Oral History of ...
Nov 26, 2024•9 min
"I think that this story is eye, uh, opening in some ways because people who think they know about Operation Just Cause or Noriega or this time in history, uh, are gonna learn a few things." Leon Carroll Jr. Welcome Mark Harmon and Leon Carroll Jr: We’re joined on the Starline by a NCIS retired Special Agent and a former football player and a former football player and actor who plays a retired NCIS Special Agent. They’ve come together again on the road to a 2nd NYT bestseller with “Ghosts of Pa...
Nov 22, 2024•7 min
"The goal is to tell the best story, and you need the right coordinator and choreographer in order to tell the best story." - Brooke M Haney Welcome Brooke M Haney: We’re joined on the Starline by one of the 1st 50 intimacy coordinators recognized as qualified by SAG/AFTRA. Her book “The Intimacy Coordinator’s Guidebook” is out now. We welcome Brooke Haney. Brooke, let’s go Beyond the Mic. John Cena and a well-placed modesty garment, " Fifty Shades of Gray", work by intimacy coordinators help ac...
Nov 20, 2024•8 min
"You know, watching my grandfather deal with my grandmother's death or injuries or, you know, you never get to that place where you're like, oh, I got it all figured out, right? The problem. Problems will keep coming." Welcome Dave Annable: We’re joined on the Starline by an actor who is “Coachable”. You’ve seen him in Yellowstone, Walker, Brothers and Sisters. He was totally upset by John Krasinski from being labeled Sexiest Man Alive. He’s smoldering in season two of Paramount + “Lioness”. We ...
Nov 20, 2024•10 min
"I identified with the idea that nobody but yourself can lift yourself out of the darkness." - James Cox Welcome James: We’re joined on the Starline by a director, producer, writer, author and most importantly new dad. You’ve seen his work in “Highway” “Billionaire Boys Club”, “Wonderland” among other projects. He now moves from film to paper with his debut thriller “Grand Theft AI”. We welcome James Cox. James, let’s go Beyond the Mic. Grand Theft AI began after AI AlphaGo beat a Grand Master i...
Nov 16, 2024•58 min
"I love entertainment. I love math. I love making math entertaining." - Danica McKellar Welcome Danica: We’re joined on the Starline by an actress, writer, education and environmental advocate and entertainer. You’ve seen her in The West Wing, heard her in Young Justice and countless movies. Her latest “A Cinderella Christmas Ball” premieres on Great American Family on November 29th. We welcome Danica McKellar. Danica, let’s go Beyond the Mic. You’re one of the many stars that will be at the Gre...
Nov 15, 2024•8 min
