Beyond the Mic with Sean Dillon

Selina Ringel & Dan Levy Daggerman wanted to spice it up in Mexico. Instead of a threesome, they came back with the film “You, Me & Her”. Let’s go Beyond the Mic. Welcome Dan and Selina: We’re joined on the Starline by a power couple, one director, writer and producer. The other is an award winning writer, producer and comedian. Their latest film “You, Me & Her” looks at the question,...

Welcome Patrick: We’re joined on the Starline by the Henry Mancini award winner for “outstanding achievements & contributions to the world of film & television music. You’ve heard his music in Thor, Brave and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. His latest project is the Coronation March for King Charles III. We welcome composer Patrick Doyle. Patrick, let’s go Beyond the Mic. When writing...

He’s uber competitive, loves watching sports movies with his kids and you to read his book “Reach” Arthur Smith takes a Beyond the Mic Short Cut now... Welcome Arthur: We’re joined on the Starline by one of the pioneers in nonfiction television, winner of many awards, nominated for several Emmy’s. His teams have guided more than 200 shows and is the executive producer for Hell’s Kitchen and Americ...

Join us for an exclusive interview with the talented author and actor, Melissa Gilbert! 🎙🌟 discover the reason why she left Hollywood and is happier knitting or crosstitching. We delve into her new book “Back to the Prairie” and Melissa DESTROYS the Rockin’ 8 in the next Beyond the Mic with Sean Dillon. Welcome Melissa: We’re joined on the Starline by an actress, advocate, director, producer, pol...

It’s all about secrets. Magician Zak Mirz tells one or two as we explore his past, present and future. Get ready to find the rabbit in this Beyond the Mic conversation. Welcome Zak: We’re joined on the Starline by a renowned stage magician. The Dallas Observer’s Magician of the Year”. You’ve seen him on Penn & Teller: Fool Us and magical advisor for David Blaine and on “Magic Caught on Camera”...

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 Watchi...

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...

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 Ever...

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”....

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 internationa...

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. L...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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 T...

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...

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 pl...

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 w...

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 tou...

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 dire...

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 eviden...

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 import...

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 Br...