Beyond the Mic with Sean Dillon

"Science is full of egos and arrogance, but it is fuller of simpler moments of pleasure at the joy of finding some gem of new knowledge, big or small." Welcome Rob Dunn We’re joined on the Starline by a biologist, writer and professor at North Carolina State University. He’s focused on the biology of daily life. His latest project explores how our cravings for delicious flavors unite us with Anima...

"I ran away in the middle of the night to reclaim my life and reclaim my dignity. That was the greatest challenge I ever faced." Welcome Tom Sturges: We’re joined on the Starline by a music executive, educator, speaker, author, mentor, giver and most importantly dad. He signed Smashing Pumpkins, 50 Cent, the Foo Fighters and more in his career. His latest book for his second career is “Men Explain...

"That was probably the most nervous for any race in all my years of competition." Welcome Kai Beckstrand We’re joined on the Starline by the American Ninja Warrior winner, taking out all comers, including his brother on the way to $250,000. We welcome Kai Beckstrand. Kai, let’s go Beyond the Mic. Your road to Ninja Warrior champion started at 12 when you won the American Ninja Warrior Jr competiti...

"You don't know the taste of freedom until you've experienced incarceration." Welcome John Lee Bishop: We’re joined on the Starline by a pastor and author. His story is unlike any other as one of America’s biggest pastors became a drug runner for a Mexican cartel. His book is “The Church of Living Dangerously” and we welcome its author John Lee Bishop. John Lee, let’s go Beyond the Mic. Drugs, gun...

"I think my creativity comes from curiosity mostly. You know, I think just I've become this person who just seems to have a lot of questions about everything." Welcome Jorge Cham We’re joined on the Starline by an engineer turned cartoonist, writer, producer and now podcaster. You’ve read his comic strip Piled Higher and Deeper and your kids might have seen “Elinor Wonders Why” on PBS Kids. His la...

"If you find a person who has great taste, that’s like kind of having a pipeline directly to you." Welcome Chris DeVille: We’re joined on the Starline by a journalist, managing editor at Stereogum and former reporter at Columbus Alive. His debut book is “Such Great Heights: The Complete Cultural History of the Indie Rock Explosion”. We welcome Chris DeVille. Chris, let’s go Beyond the Mic. How did...

"I think resilience is a muscle and the more that you work it, the better you become at it." Welcome Madison Watkins: We’re joined on the Starline by a singer-songwriter who as a Bulldog state championship cheerleader thought 100 degree weather was not fun. She has opened for Elle King and Gwen Stefani and made it to the top 12 of American Idol. Her latest Christian EP “Letting Go” is out now. We...

"When adversity hit us, it actually made us stronger." Welcome Jason and Erica Redman: We’re joined on the Starline by a former Navy SEAL who has undergone thirty-seven surgeries, 1,200 stitches and grueling years of rehab along with his equally as powerful wife, confidante and co-founder of Eagle Rise Speakers Bureau. Their book is “Mission: Invincible Marriage”. We welcome Jason and Erica R...

Welcome Ray Evernham We’re joined on the Starline by a simple mechanic from New Jersey with more than four decades of experience in automotive and racing industries. He has worked with the biggest names in racing and now told his story to Joe Garner. It’s called “Trophies and Scars”. We welcome the NASCAR Hall of Famer who loves building fast cars Ray Evernham. Ray, let’s go Beyond the Mic. Why wa...

"I've always been very scrappy, very resourceful, very much someone who thinks outside the box and has big ideas and goes for them." Welcome Krysten Ritter: We’re joined on the Starline by actress, producer, musician, model and author of Bonfire. You’ve seen her on film andscreen. Her latest project is her second novel “Retreat”. We welcome Krysten Ritter. Krysten, let’s go Beyond the Mic. Con wom...

"My happiness has changed to where I no longer feel like my happiness is determined by what level of success the world sees me have." - Kelsie Watts Welcome Kelsie Watts We’re joined on the Starline by an independent singer-songwriter on the rise. You’ve seen her in Season 19 of “The Voice”, performing with Trans-Siberian Orchestra and currently playing Jane Seymour in the Broadway production of “...

"Tiger was too smart and mentally tough. It was nearly impossible to throw him off his game." Welcome Steve Williams: We’re joined on the Starline by a man who was caddying since before he hit 10 and a Caddie Hall of Famer. He’s caddied for Greg Norman, Raymond Floyd, Adam Scott and a mysterious champion golfer. Reflections of caddying as part of the greatest player-caddie partnership ever is in t...

"The music industry isn't moved by your potential. It's moved by your momentum." - Therese Curatolo Welcome Therese Curatolo: We’re joined on the Starline by afun, funky singer, songwriter who has traveled the world. She’s sang at Coachella, also with Scary Pockets and Postmodern Jukebox. You’ve seen her in “Scorned: Love Kills” on ID Discovery. Her latest song is “Bad Dreams” It’s our friend Ther...

"The most important love of all and the first one you should desire is a deep love of yourself." - Giacomo Gianniotti Welcome Giacomo Gianniotti: We’re joined on the Starline by an actor, producer, director, biker, lover and Lostboy. You’ve seen him in Grey’s Anatomy, Reign and heard him in Luca. His latest project is playing Detective Cole Ellis in “Wild Cards” on the CW. We welcome Giacomo Giann...

“You see the worst of humanity—then go home and hug your child.” - Laura Ingle Welcome Laura Ingle: We’re joined on the Starline by a reporter, Edward R Murrow award winning journalist and mom. Her latest project is hosting “Crime Nation” on the CW. We welcome anchor of NewsNation Live and senior correspondent Laura Ingle. Laura, let’s go Beyond the Mic.  The true-crime and justice anthology...

"I was bowled over by the ambitiousness of it. I'd never seen anything like this." - Keith Carradine Welcome Keith Carradine: We’re joined on the Starline by legendary actor and musician. You’ve seen him in “Hair”, “The Will Rogers Follies”, “Deadwood”, “Dexter” and more than 150 projects. Golden Globe, Oscar winner and Hall of Great Western Performers, we welcome Keith Carradine. Keith, let’s go...

"I see life as a situation... we continue to learn every day throughout life." - William Lee Golden Welcome William Lee Golden: We’re joined on the Starline by one fourth of the band with Grammy’s, Dove, ACM & CMA awards. Out on their American Made farewell tour right now. We welcome the golden baritone of the legendary Country Music Hall of Fame band The Oak Ridge Boys William Lee Golden. Wil...

"When it's good, it makes you feel alive in a way that most other things don't." - Bill Brewster Welcome Bill Brewster and Frank Broughton: We’re joined on the Starline by a former editor of MixMag USA , author and DJ. His tag team partner an award winning freelance creative director. 25 years ago, they put out the definitive history of the disc jockey in “Last Night a DJ Saved My Life”. It’s been...

"You cannot have a cartoon, you know, character and then not have flaws." - Alberto Belli Welcome Alberto Belli and Adam Bonnett: We’re joined on the Starline by a director and an executive producer. One likes Trenta Iced Coffee while the other loves the “Hunchback of Notre Dame”. Every child growing up in the last 25 years knows of a Latina heroine. Dora the Explorer and Nickelodeon and Paramount...

"If someone really needs the car, you don't give them half of anything. You give them the full thing so they get where they have to go." - Elmore Leonard Welcome C.M. Kushins: We’re joined on the Starline by a musician, journalist and author of “Nothing’s Bad Luck: The Lives of Warren Zevon” and “Beast: John Bonham and the Rise of Led Zeppelin”. His latest book is “Cooler than Cool” on the great a...

"Getting people to be honest and vulnerable about heartbreak and finding love is one of the most exciting parts of life" - Hope Woodard Welcome : We’re joined on the Starline by a comedian, storyteller and amazing woman who was tired of being ghosted, bad dates and just dealing with men. So she went Boysober, a yearlong break from sex and dating. The result is the “Boysober” podcast and we welcome...

"When you hear a song, you start to think of your own life, your own emotion, and a sort of story appears." - Jan Gradvall Welcome: We’re joined on the Starline by one of Sweden’s most respected music journalists. He has developed a close relationship with the band ABBA. His book “The Story of ABBA: Melancholy Undercover” is out. We welcome and wish a happy belated birthday to Jan Gradvall. Jan, l...

"If you have a lot of money, justice is easier to find." Welcome Leah Rothman: We’re joined on the Starline by a writer, producer, director who has worked for countless companies sharing stories and getting to the bottom of documentary, true crime and much more. Her latest project is the podcast “The Real Killer”. We welcome Leah Rothman. Leah, let’s go Beyond the Mic. “The Real Killer” sounds lik...

"Every time I book an acting job, I feel like a kid at Disneyland. I can't believe it, and I'm so excited that I can't think straight." Welcome Carlo Mendez: We’re joined on the Starline by an actor and producer where acting runs in the family. You’ve seen him in “Parks and Recreation”, “The Bay” and now on Showtime’s “Dexter: Original Sin”. We welcome Carlo Mendez.  Carlo, let’s go Beyond th...

"Just that opening line, that's how he opened up to me for the first time. And then I have to go into, you know, the whole thing, and that's how the journey even started." Welcome Kyle Tekiela: We’re joined on the Starline by an Emmy Award winning producer & editor. He’s picking up the pieces after finding out his firefighter dad was actually a hitman for the Chicago Outfit. We welcome Kyle Te...