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Beyond the Mic with Sean Dillon

Sean Dillon | Beyond the Mic

I believe every person has value. Behind every headline, hustle, hard-earned moment, and family tale 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

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10:10

Author Tom Sturges on "Men Explained, Finally"

Beyond the Mic with Sean Dillon ·

2025/09/08

"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 Explained, Finally”. We welcome Tom Sturges.Tom, let’s go Beyond the Mic. You’ve served as a mentor for both the

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08:30

Kai Beckstrand Winner of American Ninja Warrior

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2025/09/03

"That was probably the most nervous for any race in all my years of competition."Welcome Kai BeckstrandWe’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 competition. How did you prepare for the biggest moment of your life in the finals?How does your family love of

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07:59

From Pulpit to Cartel: John Lee Bishop’s Unbelievable...

Beyond the Mic with Sean Dillon ·

2025/09/01

"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, guns, tigers, boxing matches with your bare knuckles and getting on and off the wagon. This story has it all

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09:59

Cartoonist / Scientist / Podcaster Jorge Cham on...

Beyond the Mic with Sean Dillon ·

2025/09/01

"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 ChamWe’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 latest project is the podcast “ScienceStuff”. We welcome Jorge Cham.Jorge, let’s go Beyond the Mic. Growing

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08:09

Chris DeVille on Indie Rock’s Rise and the Songs That...

Beyond the Mic with Sean Dillon ·

2025/08/25

"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 Liz Phair, Radiohead and Teen Age Riot change your life?When researching this book how many times did you

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27:24

Madison Watkins: Embracing Faith, Music, and her...

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2025/08/18

"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 welcome Madison Watkins. Madison, let’s go Beyond the Mic.You’re a survivor. Abusive relationships, mental

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09:41

Jason & Erica Redman on "Mission: Invincible Marriage”

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2025/08/15

"When adversity hit us, it actually made us stronger."Welcome Jason and EricaRedman: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 Redman. Before we begin, thank you for your service and your story.Friends, let’s go Beyond the Mic. Your

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10:11

Ray Evernham on Racing, Regrets, and Real Friends

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2025/08/08

Welcome Ray EvernhamWe’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 was telling your story important to you and which was the biggest scar?As you talked to Joe, was there one

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06:08

5 Minutes with Krysten Ritter: Green Apples, Serial...

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2025/08/07

"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 woman Liz Dawson is on the run, from her marks to her own mother. Why is her escape from detection from her

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21:29

Kelsie Watts Has Something to Say—And We’re Listening

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2025/08/04

"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 WattsWelcome Kelsie WattsWe’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 “SIX: The Musical”. Her latest single is “Fit In” We welcome back our friend Kelsie Watts.Kelsie, let’s go

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07:26

Caddie Steve Williams on "Together We Roared"

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2025/07/29

"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 the book “Together We Roared”. We welcome the co-author Steve Williams.Steve, let’s go Beyond the Mic. Why

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53:15

Therese Curatolo: Roller Coaster to "Bad Dreams"

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2025/07/25

"The music industry isn't moved by your potential. It's moved by your momentum." - Therese CuratoloWelcome 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 Therese Curatolo.I’m so glad to see my friends return. Therese, let’s go Beyond the Mic. You said ‘The music

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09:33

Giacomo Gianniotti on the CW’s “Wild Cards” and Why...

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2025/07/17

"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 Gianniotti. Giacomo, let’s go Beyond the Mic. What makes Vanessa Morgan such a treat to be your characters

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08:56

Host of “Crime Nation” Laura Ingle

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2025/07/15

“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 series is back for another season. What do you want viewers to take from each roller coaster thrill ride as you

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07:27

Keith Carradine on "The Devil and the Daylong Brothers"

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2025/07/10

"I was bowled over by the ambitiousness of it. I'd never seen anything like this." - Keith CarradineWelcome 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 Beyond the Mic. Your latest project is “The Devil and the Daylong Brothers”. “…but there ain’t no take

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27:41

William Lee Golden from The Oak Ridge Boys

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2025/07/09

"I see life as a situation... we continue to learn every day throughout life." - William Lee GoldenWelcome 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.William, let’s go Beyond the Mic. You’ve been fortunate as part of such a special band that has made an impact

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08:09

Last Night a DJ Still Saved My Life

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2025/07/03

"When it's good, it makes you feel alive in a way that most other things don't." - Bill BrewsterWelcome 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 updated for a new generation. We welcome the authors Bill Brewster and Frank Broughton.Friends, let’s go

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08:33

Alberto Belli and Adam Bonnett on "Dora and the...

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2025/07/02

"You cannot have a cartoon, you know, character and then not have flaws." - Alberto BelliWelcome 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 + give us a brand new family movie in “Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado” premiering July 2nd. We

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09:19

Writing with Grit: C.M. Kushins on Elmore Leonard’s...

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2025/06/27

"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 LeonardWelcome 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 author Elmore Leonard. We welcome C. M. Kushins.C.M., let’s go Beyond the Mic. Why was this the right time

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09:49

Hope Woodard: "Boysober" and the Quest for Authentic...

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2025/06/24

"Getting people to be honest and vulnerable about heartbreak and finding love is one of the most exciting parts of life" - Hope WoodardWelcome :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 its host Hope Woodard.Hope, let’s go Beyond the Mic. Plenty of people have sworn off dating, even myself

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