Beyond the Mic with Sean Dillon

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...

"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 boo...

"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...

"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. B...

"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...

"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 fro...

"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...

"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.&nbs...

"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...

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 ea...

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 y...

"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 Ma...

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...

"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 Te...

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' ! 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 Ke...

"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 wa...

"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...

"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 o...

"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 D...

"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...

"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...

"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. J...

"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 Star...

"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 “Th...

"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 overcom...