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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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28:47

Peter Gros and Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant from “Wild Kingdom:...

Beyond the Mic with Sean Dillon ·

2025/10/03

"Wildlife conservation and ecosystem conservation is, I mean it's life or death at this point."Welcome Peter GrosandDr. Rae Wynn-Grant:We’re joined on the Starline by the current co-hosts of the legendary wildlife show. One is a wildlife ecologist, TV host, author and speaker. The other is a wildlife expert, conservationist and TV host. We welcome the co-hosts of Mutual of Omaha’s “Wild Kingdom: Protecting the Wild” Peter Gros and Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant.Friends, let’s go Beyond the Mic. Wild Kingdom is

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09:04

Frank Figliuzzi: Hunting America’s Highway Serial...

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2025/10/02

"When this woman said, oh yeah, I work for the Bureau, I head up the highway serial killings initiative...850 murders alongside our nation's highways."Welcome Frank Figliuzzi:We’re joined on the Starline by a former FBI Special Agent and retired Assistant Director for counterintelligence at the FBI. His second book is “Long Haul: Hunting the Highway Serial Killers”. We welcome Frank Figiliuzzi.Frank, let’s go Beyond the Mic. This book started because a FBI analyst told you about the Highway Serial

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47:26

Regina Zernay: "High Rolling" Solo

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2025/10/01

"If you love it, you don't care. Nothing's going to stop you."Welcome Regina Zernay:We’re joined on the Starline by a singer, songwriter and bassist. You’ve heard her with Detroit Diesel Power, Scarlet Fever, Cee Lo Green and Cowboy Mouth. Her first solo album is “High Rolling” We welcome Regina Zernay.Regina, let’s go Beyond the Mic. Music has always been part of your life. What does it mean for you putting out your first solo album?This was almost a Detroit Diesel Power project, why do you love

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09:27

Director Bernard MacMahon on “Becoming Led Zeppelin”

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2025/09/30

"I like the challenge of the story that's never been told and the story that looks like it can't be told."Welcome Bernard MacMahonWe’re joined on the Starline by an Irish-British filmmaker. If you’ve love music his Primetime Emmy Nominated “American Epic” series is one to watch. His latest project is the first ever band-authorized documentary of Led Zeppelin in “Becoming Led Zeppelin” which had the biggest opening weekend ever for an IMAX Exclusive music release. We welcome director Bernard

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07:02

ID’s “The Serial Killer’s Apprentice” Host Dr....

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2025/09/29

"It's always heartbreaking when you see a kid in a circumstance where they're helpless."Welcome Dr. Katherine Ramsland:We’re joined on the Starline by an author of 73 books, professor of forensic psychology and Inaugural Director for the Center for Teaching Excellence. Her latest project is ID’s “The Serial Killer’s Apprentice”. We welcome Dr. Katherine Ramsland.Katherine, let’s go Beyond the Mic. What made Elmer Wayne Henley Jr’s case such an intriguing one for you? 60 hours of conversations with

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08:11

Andrea Gunning on "Betrayal: Weekly"

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2025/09/28

By telling a lot of these individuals who want to share their story, they're actually healing through just participating...Welcome Andrea Gunning:We’re joined on the Starline by a woman whose work you’ve heard in “Confronting”, “Dating Diaries: Quarantine Confessions” and much more. She’s head of podcast development and production at Glass Entertainment group and powers through meal prepping, stair master and life while listening to podcasts. Her latest project is hosting season 2 of “Betrayal

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29:50

Author John Fugelsang on “Separation of Church and Hate”

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2025/09/27

Hope is logical. Hope makes perfect sense.Welcome John Fugelsang: We’re joined on the Starline by an actor, comedian, writer, TV host, political commentator, television personality, author and radio host of “Tell Me Everything”. His New York Times Bestseller is “Separation of Church and Hate”. We welcome John Fugelsang.John, let’s go Beyond the Mic. You’re alive because “two people broke a promise to God.” How has comedy helped you avoid therapy?In today’s polarized political climate, what made you

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18:22

Back to School Binge Watching with Chris Woolsey

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2025/09/26

"I think he moved from being just an interesting set piece to actually being an actor in his, especially in the kind of the later half of his career."Welcome Chris WoolseyWe’re joined on the Starline by a friend of the program, and associate communications director at Vizio. Time to go Binge Watching with our friend Chris Woolsey. You’re so kind my friend. Let’s go Binge Watching Beyond the Mic. September is about comedy and adventure at Vizio and Watch Free+. Who is the best action star in your

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08:27

Author of "Elphie" Gregory Maguire

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2025/09/17

"Elphaba becomes more and more relevant sadly, as the decades have gone on."Welcome Gregory Maguire:We’re joined on the Starline by author and dad. You’ve read “Wicked”, “Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister” among many other books. His latest is “Elphie”. We welcome Gregory Maguire.Gregory, let’s go Beyond the Mic. What made you go back to the world of Oz for this prequel to Wicked? What do you want readers to take away from this book?“She makes wishes on falling stars still. She trusts the world that

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27:27

Jon Wolfe: Tequila, Country Roots, and Stories

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2025/09/15

"I think we're missing some stories and story songs... we didn't have to sing about relationships all the time."Welcome Jon Wolfe:We’re joined on the Starline by asinger songwriter and tequila guy who has evolved from his Miami Oklahoma roots and out touring keeping it country. His latest single, which he joined forces with Randy Rogers is “Tequila Cowboys”. We welcome Jon Wolfe.Jon, let’s go Beyond the Mic. From your song “Tequila Cowboys” “We’re bankers and lawyers in fine tailored suits. We’re

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17:53

Art Alexakis from Everclear goes Beyond the Mic

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2025/09/14

"If it's bass drumming, guitars, maybe a keyboard, vocals, it's rock and roll."Welcome Art Alexakis:We’re joined on the Starline by a singer, songwriter and musician. You know him and his band ever since the early 90’s where they have created 11 studio releases, 4 certified Gold or Platinum and more than 8 million records sold. Out on the Sparkle and Fade 30th Anniversary tour we welcome Art Alexakis from Everclear.Art, let’s go Beyond the Mic. How has this tour revived your love of music?Your music

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09:29

Author David Sheff on "Yoko"

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2025/09/11

"I think it's turning around and I think people are getting it, they're understanding what it was that John wanted people to see when they looked at Yoko, which is what he saw when. Which was this incredible person and this incredible artist."Welcome David SheffWe’re joined on the Starline by a journalist, father and as Sanjay Gupta called him a “clear-eyed chronicler of addiction”. You’ve seen his memoir “Beautiful Boy”. His latest book is “Yoko”.We welcome best-selling author David Sheff.David,

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09:50

Rob Dunn on “Taste: The Flavor of Life”

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2025/09/10

"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 DunnWe’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 Animals in “Taste: The Flavor of Life” on Curiosity Stream. We welcome the man working on a wild sourdough, Dr

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10:10

Author Tom Sturges on "Men Explained, Finally"

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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...

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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...

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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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