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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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08:19

Jan Gradvall on “The Story of ABBA: Melancholy...

Beyond the Mic with Sean Dillon ·

2025/06/19

"When you hear a song, you start to think of your own life, your own emotion, and a sort of story appears." - Jan GradvallWelcome: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, let’s go Beyond the Mic. ABBA had been extremely private. What was the key to gaining their trust for “The

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08:41

Leah Rothman on 'The Real Killer'

Beyond the Mic with Sean Dillon ·

2025/06/19

"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 like a bad 80’s horror movie 4 teens go out for a night of fun and by daylight one is dead. What was the one

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08:37

Carlo Mendez : Embracing the Bad Guy

Beyond the Mic with Sean Dillon ·

2025/06/17

"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 the Mic. In The Bay, you played an officer. Now you get to let your bad boy out as cartel boss Hector Estrada

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08:57

Kyle Tekiela on "Crook County"

Beyond the Mic with Sean Dillon ·

2025/06/14

"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 Tekiela.Kyle, let’s go Beyond the Mic. Why was putting this all down in audio for your podcast “Crook

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08:11

Podcaster Caroline D'Amore on "Once Upon a Con"

Beyond the Mic with Sean Dillon ·

2025/06/10

"When you are a good person, you will not see this coming. You will just assume that people are good people."Welcome Caroline D’AmoreWe’re joined on the Starline by a powerhouse woman who has lived 9 lives, each one more impressive than the last. But she was conned and now on a mission of justice. Her podcast is “Once Upon a Con” we welcome host Caroline D’Amore.Caroline, let’s go Beyond the Mic. You’ve been a businesswoman, DJ, actress and fashion model. How did your search for justice as a

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19:00

Nicolas Cage, Ethan Hawke and Chris Woolsey : Binge...

Beyond the Mic with Sean Dillon ·

2025/06/08

"It’s a really beautiful story. It’s also really intriguing and it’ll pull at the heartstrings."Welcome Chris WoolseyWe’re joined on the Starline by a friend of the program, and associate communications director at Vizio. We welcome back our friend Chris Woolsey. You’re so kind my friend. Let’s go Binge Watching Beyond the Mic. Chris, Memorial Day has come and gone. Visio still has plenty of great military titles on WatchFree+. You used to have Cage Matches about the best Nicolas Cage movie. Which

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20:55

Renee Kathleen Koher Takes Morticia to New Fluidity

Beyond the Mic with Sean Dillon ·

2025/06/01

"Art is very important and especially musicals and telling stories." - Renee Kathleen KoherWelcome Renee Kathleen Koher:We’re joined on the Starline by an actress, graduate of the Hartt School of Music. You’ve seen her on Disney Cruise Lines, at Tokyo Disney and theatres around the world. She’s currently part of the national tour of “The Addams Family” playing Morticia. We welcome Renee Kathleen Koher.Renee, let’s go Beyond the Mic.You’ve played this role years ago at the Herbenger Theater Center in

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09:19

Elizabeth Vargas from NewsNation

Beyond the Mic with Sean Dillon ·

2025/05/29

"We've got a big job right now and there's a lot going on and a lot to cover."Welcome Elizabeth Vargas:We’re joined on the Starline by an award winning journalist, anchor, host, author, podcaster and proud mom. You can see her weeknights on NewsNation with “Elizabeth Vargas Reports”. We welcome Elizabeth Vargas.Elizabeth, let’s go Beyond the Mic. You’ve hosted town halls, debates, 20/20, World News Tonight, even a syndicated crime series. How do you feel about the role of a journalist today?You’ve

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07:09

Ollie Palmer from FX's "Welcome to Wrexham"

Beyond the Mic with Sean Dillon ·

2025/05/28

"I think just in life, obviously, everyone goes through the tough times and everyone has tragedies and, you know, these moments kind of shape who you are."Welcome Ollie Palmer:We’re joined on the Starline by an athlete, clothing designer and former roofer and still recovering from Las Vegas. You’ve seen him play everywhere especially in FX’s “Welcome to Wrexham”. We welcome Ollie Palmer.Ollie, let’s go Beyond the Mic. You’ve been part of the success of the Red Dragons. What makes Welcome to Wrexham

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08:00

Comedian Shannon Fiedler on “Thirty, Flirty and Crying”

Beyond the Mic with Sean Dillon ·

2025/05/22

"I consider my comedy to be decently broad in that I think anyone could watch it and laugh at it."Welcome Shannon Fiedler:We’re joined on the Starline by a comedian, writer, actress, content creator and nacho enthusiast. You’ve seen her on “Two Weeks Notice”, “Law & Order: SVU” and all over TikTok. Her comedy special on YouTube is “Thirty, Flirty and Crying”. We welcome comedian Shannon Fiedler.Shannon, let’s go Beyond the Mic. Your special is a female run production. How did Laura and Jayme

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07:52

Matthew Specktor on his Hollywood book "The Golden Hour"

Beyond the Mic with Sean Dillon ·

2025/05/21

"Art and business are always diametrically opposed in Hollywood. The tension between them is what animates everything."Welcome Matthew Specktor:We’re joined on the Starline by an author and screenwriter. Some of his novels are “Always Crashing in the Same Car” and “Hollywood Dream Machine” among other interesting tales. His latest is “The Golden Hour: A Story of Family and Power in Hollywood”. We welcome Matthew Specktor.Matthew, let’s go Beyond the Mic. Art and business are always diametrically

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28:26

Illeana Kirven on Playing Matron Momma Morton in...

Beyond the Mic with Sean Dillon ·

2025/05/12

"It was so good after the pandemic to jump back on the stage and to jump into such an iconic, meaty, sassy role. I couldn't ask for anything else."Welcome Illeana Kirven:We’re joined on the Starline by an award winning singer, actor, dancer, director and choreographer. You’ve seen her in the national tour of “The Sunshine Boys” among hundreds of other shows. Her latest project is playing Matron Momma Morton on the National Tour of “CHICAGO, The Musical”. We welcome Illeana Kirven.Illeana, let’s go

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11:04

Journalist Jenn Swann on "My Friend Daisy: a Murder...

Beyond the Mic with Sean Dillon ·

2025/05/07

I think digging into this case and looking at other sort of true crime stories on social media, there are definitely so many instances where things can go wrong.Welcome Jenn SwannWe’re joined on the Starline by an award-winning journalist, editor and producer. She has written about online fame, fandom and misunderstood communities. She tells the stories that few people want to, but need to. Her latest project is hosting the podcast “My Friend Daisy: A Murder Solved in DM’s”. We welcome Jenn Swann

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32:13

Building Trust, Telling Stories: Indigenous Life...

Beyond the Mic with Sean Dillon ·

2025/05/05

"Passing on anything that it is I learned becomes more and more important every year that goes by."Welcome Kiliii Yüyan:We’re joined on the Starline by one of the most empathetic explorers around. His photography has won awards, he has survived a polar bear on the hunt and charmed sea snakes. He’s out on tour talking about the “Life on Thin Ice” as a National Geographic explorer. We welcome Kiliii Yüyan.Kiliii, let’s go Beyond the Mic as a photographer of wild places, things and people, you’ve

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15:59

Koichi Sakamoto on "Shogun’s Ninja"

Beyond the Mic with Sean Dillon ·

2025/04/30

"When you have emotions, the fighting gets even better because you get attached."Welcome Koichi Sakamoto:We’re joined on the Starline by a Japanese film and TV director, stunt performer and fight choreographer. You’ve seen his work from “Power Rangers” and “Black Fox”. His latest project is the action film “Shogun’s Ninja”. We welcome Koichi Sakamoto.Koichi, let’s go Beyond the Mic. “Shogun’s Ninja” is an incredible film filled with an engaging story. Why was capturing a classic samurai and ninja

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15:41

Binge Watching Beyond the Mic - Romance & Val Kilmer

Beyond the Mic with Sean Dillon ·

2025/04/20

"Relationships are tough and complicated and require constant work and attention."Welcome Chris WoolseyWe’re joined on the Starline by a friend of the program, and associate communications director at Vizio. We welcome back our friend Chris Woolsey.I’m doing great, let’s go Binge Watching Beyond the Mic. Chris, since we’ve last talked you’ve moved over to our friends at Vizio. How will this change help you and our listeners?You have plenty of great romantic comedies are up for grabs for the next

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29:49

From Street Cop to Bestselling Author: Adam Plantinga...

Beyond the Mic with Sean Dillon ·

2025/04/13

“The only thing better than a good book is a good story behind it.”Welcome Adam Plantinga:We’re joined on the Starline by an author living a dual life. By day, he is a member of the San Francisco Police Department. By night he’s a jaw dropping, blast of crime and punishment as an author. On weekends, he’s losing games of Clue to his daughter. We welcome the author of “Hard Town” Adam Plantinga.Adam, let’s go Beyond the Mic. “Hard Town” is the sequel to your book “The Ascent”. Why other than someone

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18:15

National Geographic Explorer Doug Smith: Wolves,...

Beyond the Mic with Sean Dillon ·

2025/04/11

"Intimate relationships with non-human animals change your perspective on the world."Welcome Doug Smith:We’re joined on the Starline by a biologist who studied wildlife in Yellowstone for nearly thirty years. Though he studied everything from beavers to birds, he headed up the Yellowstone Wolf Project which reintroduced the wolf in 1995. Out on tour as a National Geographic Explorer, we welcome Doug Smith.Doug, let’s go Beyond the Mic. How did your high school senior project change your life?Your

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11:20

Cole Phillips : Duck Calls, Tattoos and Songwriting

Beyond the Mic with Sean Dillon ·

2025/04/09

"I want people to feel like somebody relates. Whether it's having fun, being sad, being mad."Welcome Cole Phillips:We’re joined on the Starline by a country star on the rise. He once wore #7 on the diamond, now he’s just an Oklahoma Gypsy Shuffler on the road with the “Steel Toes and Texacos Tour”. We welcome Cole Phillips.Cole, let’s go Beyond the Mic. “I want to show it’s possible to come from a place where it seems like nothing is happening and do something.” What is Bridge Creek like?How did

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34:47

Payson Meistrich Singer Songwriter on "Come Back to You"

Beyond the Mic with Sean Dillon ·

2025/04/07

“The only thing college taught me? That my bad decision-making isn’t going anywhere.”Welcome Payson Meistrich: We’re joined on the Starline by a singer / songwriter. She’s performed at the Pentagon, The White House, and New York based venues such as Pianos and Rockwood Music Hall. Her latest project is the single “Come Back to You”. We welcome Payson Meistrich.Payson, let’s go Beyond the Mic. Your last song celebrated your everlasting love for Harry Styles but now you’re talking about toxic

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