Beyond the Mic with Sean Dillon

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”. B...

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, l...

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 “Pre...

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 e...

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...

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...

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...

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 wi...

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 t...

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 w...

Investigative reporter Maya Lau wants to level the playing field of salaries with “Other People’s Pockets”. Find out more in a Beyond the Mic Short Cut. Welcome Maya Lau: We’re joined on the Starline by a former investigative reporter for the LA & Shreveport Times and The Advocate. She’s creator, host and executive producer for the podcast trying to level the playing field of “Other People’s P...

“Wizard of Oz” historian Ryan Jay loved the Oscars this year, wanted Spirited to win the Best Film award if “Everything, Everywhere…” couldn’t win it and never sat in the Jenny Jones audience for work. Time for a quick Beyond the Mic Short Cut. Welcome Ryan Jay: We’re joined on the Starline by a critic, producer and fan of theater and the arts. You’ve seen his work in US Weekly, Bravo, Showtime, M...

How has Hollywood changed for the better and the worse? Actress Tina Cole from “Hawaiian Eye” and “My Three Sons” discusses it and her memoir “My Three Lives” Beyond the Mic. Welcome Tina: We’re joined on the Starline by a singer, actress and mother. You’ve seen her on My Three Sons and Hawaiian Eye. Her book “My Three Lives” gives a behind the scenes look at Hollywood, through the eye of someone...

He loves the rocking of the bus, scrambled eggs because it’s more labor intensive and wants you to read “TV Inside-Out: Flukes, Flakes, Feuds and Felonies” Randy West from the “Wheel of Fortune-Live” national tour and much more takes a Beyond the Mic Short Cut. Welcome Randy: We’re joined on the Starline by a man whose name you might not know. Ah but his voice, you’d know that voice. He’s a radio...

Karla-Simone is addicted to potatoes, Sara used to rock some killer stilettos and they both want you to watch “The Confessions of Frannie Langton” on BritBox. Karla-Simone Spence, Sara Collins take a Beyond the Mic Short Cut. Welcome Karla-Simone and Sara: We’re joined on the Starline by two parts of an upcoming murder mystery series on Britbox. One  a talented actress seen in Blue Story and...

She loves GNR, Firebirds and your local drive-in. Watch her film “Back to the Drive-In” and listen to her take a Beyond the Mic Short Cut. Welcome April Wright: We’re joined on the Starline by a writer, director, award-winning filmmaker, and narrative programmer. Her latest project took her on a trip of human resiliency to eleven family-owned drive-ins during the pandemic to create “Back to the Dr...

Reena Friedman Watts give her heart freely and has been betrayed often. The pandemic gave the busy Hollywood behind the scenes superstar a chance to give her kids the best gift in the world. Co-host of the Better Call Daddy podcast goes Beyond the Mic. Welcome Reena We’re joined on the Starline by a woman who used to hear the chant “Jerry, Jerry” at work. A well-timed one-liner once got her a job....

Crackle, Redbox and Chicken Soup for the Soul’s Senior Director of Communications Chris Woolsey came to talk content but then as usual ended up going Beyond the Mic with Sean Dillon. Welcome Chris: We’re joined on the Starline by an alumnus of Sacramento State. He’s an author, actor, writer and producer. Now senior director of communications for Crackle Plus we welcome Chris Woolsey.  Chris,...

During the pandemic, Katie performed the Lion King in her kitchen while Guillermo did a radio play. Together they are “Unpacking the Toolbox” the podcast. Former “Scandal” stars Katie Lowes, Guillermo Diaz take a Beyond the Mic Short Cut. Welcome Katie & Guillermo We’re joined on the Starline by a pair of former co-stars and real life BFF’s. The gladiators have returned to watch Scandal, reliv...

Director Matthew Bauer and James Bond Junior stop by to discuss “The Other Fellow”. A film about men named James Bond. It isn’t always pleasant being named Bond. Time for a Beyond the Mic Short Cut. Welcome Matthew and James: We’re joined on the Starline by director of the documentary “The Other Fellow” the previously untold story of people actually named James Bond. We welcome Matthew Bauer and o...

Her sweet tooth needs sea salt, loves Rapunzel and wants you to watch “Sweet on You” on UPtv. Time for a Beyond the Mic Short Cut with Haylie Duff. Welcome Haylie: We’re joined on the Starline by actress, singer, songwriter and most importantly mom. You’ve seen her on Napoleon Dynamite, 7th Heaven & her latest TV movie is “Sweet on You” we welcome Haylie Duff. Haylie, let’s go Beyond the Mic....

He wants to pour out his soul with John Legend, would love to perform in the Billy Joel musical and plays Adele on the piano when he’s sad. Playing Warner in “Legally Blonde the Musical” James Oblak goes Beyond the Mic. Welcome James: We’re joined on the Starline by actor, model, singer, and musician.  You may have seen him in Scorned or Frienemies on ID Discovery. Currently on tour with the...

Author of “Warrior” Lisa Guerrero believes the world needs more empathy, last watched “This is Paris” and takes a couple of minutes for a Beyond the Mic Short Cut. Welcome Lisa We’re joined on the Starline by author, journalist and winner of over 35 national journalist awards. She’s a former NFL cheerleader, sportscaster and brave soul. Her struggles are displayed, one humiliating moment after ano...

Welcome Tracey Moore & Joe Morton: We’re joined on the Starline by the stars of an innovative, interactive interview show like no other. One is a celebrity acting coach, casting director and director. The other is a talented actor of stage, film and TV. We welcome co-hosts of Crackle’s “Inside the Black Box” Tracey Moore and Joe Morton. Friends, let’s go Beyond the Mic. “Inside the Black Box”...

Welcome Devin We’re joined on the Starline by bestselling author, award winning entrepreneur and celebrity chef for a decade on The Biggest Loser. However the best title in her arsenal is proud foster mom. Her latest book is an effort to help children love veggies in “The Land of Secret Superpowers: Vegetables”. We welcome Chef Devin Alexander. Devin, let’s go Beyond the Mic. You daughter is all o...