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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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08:23

The Man Who Built SNL: Susan Morrison on Lorne...

Beyond the Mic with Sean Dillon ·

2025/03/04

"I work at the New Yorker, and one of my illustrious former colleagues, John Updike, used to say that the reason he liked books and not e-books is because of the ‘thinginess’ of a book."Welcome Susan Morrison:We’re joined on the Starline by the articles editor of The New Yorker, former editor in chief at the New York Observer and an original editor of SPY magazine. Her book is “Lorne: The Man Who Invented SNL” we welcome Susan Morrison.Susan, let’s go Beyond the Mic. You cover in this biography more

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21:04

Phil Vassar on 25 Years of Hits, Heartache & Honky-Tonks

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2025/02/21

"You can't really stand apart when you write something like everybody else."Welcome Phil Vassar:We’re joined on the Starline by an artist with 10 #1 singles, 27 Top 40 hits and 25 years of love and success “On the 25 Years of Paradise” tour right now, we welcome Phil Vassar.Phil, let’s go Beyond the Mic. You started off writing hits for others, “Little Red Rodeo”, “Right on the Money” among countless hits, then you signed your record deal in 1998. How has writing and performing music all these years

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08:25

Jersey Shore’s Creator Takes on True Crime—SallyAnn...

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2025/02/09

"Authenticity is what makes something entertaining to me."Welcome back Sallyann Salsano: We’re joined on the Starline by reality TV producer and executive producer of Jersey Shore. She was packing AquaNet before Snookie was even born. Back again with another season of Police 24/7 on the CW. We welcome back Sallyann Salsano.Sallyann, let’s go Beyond the Mic. The adrenaline-packed series is back for another year. What made bringing back Police 24/7 so worth it for you and your team?Which kind cases

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10:53

Lauren Bright Pacheco & Bob Motta on Seeking Justice...

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2025/02/09

"Justice is not only blind; it is not one size fits all, and we need a more empathetic approach."Welcome Lauren Bright Pacheco and Bob Motta:We’re joined on the Starline by an Emmy award winning true-crime host and a recovering criminal defense attorney. Controversy, corruption and continuing questions if Julia Bevely remains wrongfully convicted? We welcome the brains behind “Murder on Songbird Road” podcast Lauren Bright Pacheco and Bob Motta.Friends, let’s go Beyond the Mic. Lauren, your work on

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08:16

Farmer Lee Jones on "The Chef's Garden" on FYI

Beyond the Mic with Sean Dillon ·

2025/02/03

"We are on a trajectory of a 3,000% increase in kidney, liver, heart cancer, disease, attention deficit disorder, autism, childhood obesity. Not sustainable."Welcome Farmer Lee Jones:We’re joined on the Starline by a farmer, author and speaker. For more than four decades, he has committed to ensure his family’s 300 acre farm is innovative and pioneering using regenerative farming techniques. His latest project is “The Chef’s Garden” on FYI. We welcome Farmer Lee Jones.Lee, let’s go Beyond the Mic

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08:16

Captain Joe Dion from "Harpoon Hunters" on Discovery

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2025/02/01

"Fishing is not just a sport; it's a passion that drives me to raise awareness for my family."Welcome Captain Joe DionWe’re joined on the Starline by a maverick chasing a dream and getting chased by time. Each summer he tries to catch Atlantic Bluefin tuna. You can see him on Harpoon Hunters on Discovery. We welcome Captain Joe Dion.Captain, let’s go Beyond the Mic. You started fishing at 13, and had your own harpoon boat at 25 and were at the top of your game. But your son and daughter were

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18:29

Felipe Esparza on Netflix’s “Raging Fool” and His...

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2025/01/28

"Comedy is a reflection of life, and as life changes, so does the material we create."Welcome Felipe Esparza:We’re joined on the Starline by a funny comedian. He won Last Comic Standing, you’ve seen him on “Superstore”, “Gentefied” and his many specials. It’s our friend Felipe Esparza, what’s up fool? Felipe, let’s go Beyond the Mic. You’re on your “At My Leisure” tour going international, what’s was the difference in the crowds overseas than in the US? Your new Netflix stand-up comedy special

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22:03

Mya Rena Hunter from Les Miserables National Tour

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2025/01/27

"Art is consumption, and everything that we consume is shaped by our personal experiences."Welcome Mya Rena Hunter:We’re joined on the Starline by an up and coming Broadway star. She’s performed in “A Raisin’ in the Sun”, “25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” and now as Eponine in Les Miserables. We welcome Mya Rena Hunter.Mya, let’s go Beyond the Mic. As a character, Eponine is a rose filled with thorns. How do you see her and how did that influence your performance of her?How has playing her

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18:15

Inside "Presumed Guilty" with Author Scott Turow

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2025/01/20

"The truth is they look across the courtroom and think to themselves, she or he probably did it."Welcome Scott Turow:We’re joined on the Starline by an author, lawyer, New York Times bestseller and 2023 Fuller Award winner for lifetime achievement who has written more than a dozen books including “Suspect” and “Presumed Innocent”. He returns to answer an important question in “Presumed Guilty”. We welcome our friend Scott Turow.Scott, let’s go Beyond the Mic. You’ve practiced law, can there be true

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10:55

Director Joe Menendez Talks "Henry Danger: The Movie"

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2025/01/20

"It's an opportunity to take this franchise and make a movie version of a sitcom which hasn't been done all that often."Welcome Joe Menendez:We’re joined on the Starline by director, producer and writer. You’ve seen his work in “Star Trek: Picard”, “Evil”, “Quantum Leap” and more. His latest project is “Henry Danger: The Movie”. We welcome Joe Menendez.Joe, let’s go Beyond the Mic, what made directing this fun for you?How did you balance this new adventure with the fun of the OG series?How was it as

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07:52

The Don's Code: R J Roger on Mafia Rules

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2025/01/20

"The world's too sophisticated today to operate in a criminal enterprise on the corner, but you can use the same model and do it legitimately."Welcome R J RogerWe’re joined on the Starline by an author, podcaster and mafia expert. He’s identified 36 rules common to America’s underworld and put them down in his book “The Don: 36 Rules of the Bosses”. We welcome R J Roger.R J, let’s go Beyond the Mic. What do you love the mafia?You consider this book your lifetime achieving project. Why?How does this

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09:57

Michael Cannell on Dirty NYC Cops in "Blood and the...

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2025/01/19

"I believe deeply in the importance of old school reporting."Welcome Michael Cannell:We’re joined on the Starline by an author, journalist and former New York Times editor. He’s written for the New Yorker, Sports Illustrated and his latest book is “Blood and the Badge” unveiling the full story behind two ruthless cops who worked for… the mafia. We welcome Michael Cannell.Michael, let’s go Beyond the Mic. Two detectives staged eight mob hits, and even pulled the trigger at least once. You talked with

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07:31

Dr. Ian K. Smith Discusses His Book "Eat Your Age"

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2025/01/13

"I want to save the person who has given up and who has thought that because they are either overweight or because they are so out of shape that there is no hope."Welcome Dr. Ian K SmithWe’re joined on the Starline by a TV host, author and physician. His latest book shows his readers the steps to increase longevity and hold back future illnesses. The book is “Eat Your Age: Feel Younger, Be Happier, Live Longer”. We welcome New York Times Bestselling author Dr. Ian K. Smith.Ian, let’s go Beyond the

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08:28

Striving for Justice : Sergeant Robert Barrere from...

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2025/01/12

"We see the worst parts of humanity, but we strive for justice every day."Welcome Sergeant Robert Barrere: We’re joined on the Starline by a 20 year veteran of the New Orleans Police Department. He’s part of the dedicated team of homicide detectives who will show you their hard work in “Homicide Squad: New Orleans” on A&E. We welcome the third generation of police in his family Detective Sergeant Rob Barrere.Rob, let’s go Beyond the Mic. As we watch “Homicide Squad: New Orleans” what do you want

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30:13

Steve Trevino: Faith, Fans, and Family on the "Good...

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2025/01/07

"I don't want to just be funny. I want people to feel what I'm saying." - Steve TreviñoWelcome Steve Treviño:We’re joined on the Starline by stand-up comedian, writer and producer. His latest Netflix Original special is “Steve Trevino – Simple Man”. He has a very funny YouTube series “Steve Trevino and Captain Evil Podcast”. We welcome back “America’s Favorite Husband” Steve Trevino. Steve, let’s go Beyond the Mic. I warned you I was going to ask you this on social media. What was with the Smokey

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27:23

Author Alex Kenna Returns Beyond the Mic for her book...

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2025/01/07

"You need more relatable but unglamorous women. You need more funny women, and you need more female villains."Welcome Alex:We’re joined on the Starline by a lawyer, prosecutor, writer, amateur painter and Shamus Award Finalist author. Last time she stopped by we talked about “What Meets the Eye”. Today she’s back with her 2nd novel “Burn this Night”. We welcome Alex Kenna.Alex, let’s go Beyond the Mic. Like in “What Meets the Eye”, you move in and out of alternating timelines, character to

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21:58

José Raúl from "Mean Girls: On Tour"

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2024/12/24

"Success implies an ideal outcome coming into existence."Welcome José Raúl:We’re joined on the Starline by an actor, vocalist, model and dancer. You’ve seen him in “American Horror Story”, “War Game” and in the North American Tour of CATS. His latest project is as Aaron Samuels in the touring production of “Mean Girls: On Tour” we welcome José Raúl.José, let’s go Beyond the Mic. Does it blow your mind to go from American Pops Orchestra’s Next Gen Winner to being in “Mean Girls”? When someone comes

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07:58

Indie Films & Broadway Dreams: A Conversation with...

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2024/12/04

"It was just the satisfaction of knowing, like, we're doing this damn thing." - Daphne Rubin-VegaWelcome Daphne and Elizabeth:We’re joined on the Starline by an actress, dancer and singer-songwriter who you’ve seen in “Rent”, “In the Heights”. She’s joined by an actress you’ve seen in “Orange is the New Black”, "Fear the Walking Dead” and so much more. Together they are in the film “Allswell in New York”. We welcome Daphne Rubin-Vega and Elizabeth Rodriguez.Ladies, let’s go Beyond the Mic. Allswell

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09:30

Tripp Whetsell on "Norman Lear: His Life & Times"

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2024/12/02

"He was responsible for such a tectonic change in American television." - Tripp WhetsellWelcome Tripp Whetsell:We’re joined on the Starline by a bestselling author, journalist, historian, publicist and adjunct media studies professor at Emerson College in Boston. His fourth book is “Norman Lear: His Life & Times”. We welcome Tripp Whetsell. Tripp, let’s go Beyond the Mic. You grew up with his shows, you’ve crossed paths and interviewed Norman several times. What made Norman Lear’s story so

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08:47

Kat Timpf on Binary Thinking and Bridging the Divide

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2024/11/29

"The best way to fight the system is to stop allowing it to make us so readily fight one another."Welcome Kat Timpf:We’re joined on the Starline by a writer, comedian, reporter and libertarian commentator. You’ve seen her on “Gutfeld” and out on her own comedy tour. Her latest book is "I Used To Like You Until... (How Binary Thinking Divides Us)". We welcome Kat Timpf.Kat, let’s go Beyond the Mic. Why was this book needed and will people take their fingers out of their ears to hear it?“Once you pick

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