Sean Dillon | Beyond the Mic
Beyond the Mic with Sean Dillon
I believe every person has value. Behind every headline, hustle, hard-earned moment, and family tales there’s a story worth sharing. That’s why I built Beyond the Mic. I talk with artists, athletes, authors, icons and people you need to know. I don’t do puff pieces. I ask questions that get to the real stuff: the doubts, wins, detours, and moments that shaped them. The stories that you normally don't get to hear. Some stories make you laugh. Some hit you in the gut. All of them remind you: people matter, you matter. I’m not here to be famous. I’m here helping others be heard. I want curiosity...
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Sean Dillon | Beyond the Mic
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Oct 18, 2026
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Episodes
12 Ingredients, 125 Recipes: A Chat with Anna Jones 29.10.2024 7:10
"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...
SallyAnn Salsano: From Jersey Shore to Police 24/7 27.10.2024 9:24
"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...
Jason Alexander & Peter Tilden: Friendship, Forgiveness, and Festivus 25.10.2024 7:43
"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...
Pitof Reflects on "Catwoman" Legacy 20 Years Later 17.10.2024 30:32
"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...
Bringing Characters to Life: Arkie Kandola 11.10.2024 21:13
"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...
'Follow Me' with Beth Mota: Challenges, Wins, and Growth 08.10.2024 21:30
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...
From Runways to Stand-Up: Mario Adrion's Hilarious Journey 07.10.2024 24:53
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...
Big Moe Cason Talks BBQ, Family, and Service 25.09.2024 8:03
"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...
"Fallen Angels" : Journalism vs. Power and Privilege 24.09.2024 8:02
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...
Author of "Hoop Atlas" Kirk Goldsberry 16.09.2024 8:46
"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...
The Storytelling Genius of Lt. Joe Kenda: 'First Do No Harm' 11.09.2024 8:49
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...
Latino Cinema's Legacy: Alex Fumero Discusses 'More Than a Movie' 09.09.2024 8:50
"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...
Radhi Devlukia on "A Really Good Cry" 02.09.2024 9:51
"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...
Peter S. Goodman on "How the World Ran Out of Everything" 26.08.2024 8:47
"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...
Mark Greaney Talks "Sentinel" 19.08.2024 9:09
"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...
RoseMarie Terenzio and Liz McNeil's on their book "JFK Jr. An Intimate Oral Biography" 15.08.2024 7:48
"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...
Elizabeth Shue on "The Good Half" 14.08.2024 6:52
"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...
Family First: Jason Butler Harner Talks 'Edge of Everything' 13.08.2024 10:24
"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...
Scott Weinberger on the Apollo Gym Murders 13.08.2024 8:10
"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...
Unmasking Justice: Carole Fisher on "The Girlfriends, Our Lost Sister" 04.08.2024 15:50
"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...
Tu Lam on Embracing "The Way of the Ronin" 04.08.2024 8:21
"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...
Exploring Bitcoin with Filmmakers Brian and Kelly Estes Creators of "God Bless Bitcoin" 04.08.2024 9:01
"We don't understand the system that we've inherited, which prevents us from making smart decisions about how to pursue our goals and our dreams." Welcome Brian and Kelly Estes We’re joined on the Starline by a writer, director, executive producer husband wife duo of a film looking at the moral and ethical aspects of Bitcoin. He founded a capital fund with the goal of outperforming Bitcoin with le...
From Breakdancing to Blockbusters: Cuba Gooding Jr. 28.07.2024 8:50
"My mom is the prayer warrior of the family, so whenever anything happens, good or bad, in the press, she's the first one I hear from." Welcome Cuba Gooding Jr. We’re joined on the Starline by an Academy Award winner. You’ve seen him in “Boyz n the Hood”, “Men of Honor”, “American Gangster” among nearly 100 credits. Actor, writer, producer and break dancer with Lionel Richie at the closing ceremon...
Chris Stein of Blondie on His Memoir "Under a Rock" and Musical Memories 27.07.2024 9:11
"I just wanted to get it out while my brain cells were still functioning and I still had the memories in there, more or less." Welcome Chris Stein: We’re joined on the Starline by the co-founder and guitarist of Blondie. He’s a producer, musician, photographer and writer. His memoir is “Under a Rock” we welcome Chris Stein. Chris, let’s go Beyond the Mic. "I’m a firm believer in the circular natur...
Ed Roland of Collective Soul on Recording "Here To Eternity" 27.07.2024 5:56
"It is my soul. I have no other way to explain it. It is what I am." Welcome Ed Roland: We’re joined on the Starline by an actor, composer, singer and the pride of Stockbridge Georgia. His band was once known as Ed-e, they have spent more than 30 years rocking around the world. You know them by songs “Shine”, “December”, “Heavy” and many other number one hits. We welcome the lead vocalist from Col...
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