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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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07:47

Leland Vittert on “BORN LUCKY: A Dedicated Father, A...

Beyond the Mic with Sean Dillon ·

2025/10/27

"The qualities and characteristics that are making you isolated and bullied and hurt right now in life is what's going to make you successful later on."Welcome Leland Vittert:We’re joined on the Starline by a man who didn’t speak for years when he was young. He transformed from “weird”, bullied boy to one of the respected, fair and fearless journalists today. His miraculous life story is “BORN LUCKY: A Dedicated Father, A Grateful Son, and My Journey with Autism.” We welcome NewsNation’s Leland

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25:21

Founding Eagles Member Bernie Leadon talks Banjos,...

Beyond the Mic with Sean Dillon ·

2025/10/23

"I think the past informs the present and the present will take care of itself."Welcome Bernie LeadonWe’re joined on the Starline by a country rock pioneer. You’ve heard his work in Hearts & Flowers, Dillard & Clark and the Flying Burrito Brothers. A founding member of the Eagles’. His newest solo album is “Too Late to Be Cool”. We welcome Bernie Leadon.Bernie, let’s go Beyond the Mic. What was the feeling creating “Too Late to Be Cool”? How does recording analog vs digitally change the way

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07:43

Erin Lantz Lesser and Erika Lantz on "The Turning:...

Beyond the Mic with Sean Dillon ·

2025/10/09

"By looking at cults, you can start to notice those patterns in a more extreme way and hopefully spot them in your own life as well."Welcome The Turning - River Road:We’re joined on the Starline by an award winning podcast producer & host with a PhD in Clinical Psychology. Her tag team partner is a producer, former radio personality, and editor who led the first major podcast workshop in Armenia. Their project is co-hosting “The Turning: River Road”. We welcome Elin Lantz Lesser and Erika

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08:14

Shari Diaz and Kate Robards on “Cheaters and...

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2025/10/08

"We make sure that our guests are ready to speak about their stories, and it's all about healing and laughter."Welcome Shari Diaz and Kate Robards:We’re joined on the Starline by a pair of funny ladies. One a Bronx comedian, writer, podcaster and actress who’s “Everyone’s Homegirl”. The other is her Orange Texas BFF who is an actress, writer, comedian and podcaster. They’ve come together for the absurd and crazy antics of cheaters with their podcast “Cheaters and Backstabbers”. Let’s welcome the

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07:33

Podcaster Writer Nicholas Friedman on “Crunchyroll...

Beyond the Mic with Sean Dillon ·

2025/10/06

"One of the things that I love is when fans will write in and talk about how the show got them back into anime or got them interested in anime to start."Welcome Nicholas Friedman National Anime Day happens every April 15th and we’re joined on the Starline by one of the Signal award winning co-hosts of “Crunchyroll Presents: The Anime Effect” podcast. He’s a girl dad, cat lover and Fall Out Boy fan. We welcome Nicolas Friedman. Nicholas, let’s go Beyond the Mic. The goal of “The Anime Effect” is to

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08:13

Ceri Isfryn on "Oklahoma City Bombing: One Day In...

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2025/10/05

"To really have taken that leap of faith with us... if they think their stories have been fairly and well told, then my job is done there."Welcome Ceri Isfryn: We’re joined on the Starline by an award-winning director who has produced and directed incredible documentaries like “The House of Maxwell” & “The Fake Sheikh”. Her latest series on National Geographic, Disney+ and Hulu is “Oklahoma City Bombing: One Day In America”. We welcome series director Ceri Isfryn.Ceri, let’s go Beyond the Mic

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06:23

Dan Schlossberg Talks Foggy Games, Bananas & Baseball...

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2025/10/04

"If you could own a major league franchise, which manager, dead or alive, would you want? Bobby Cox."Welcome Dan Schlossberg:We’re joined on the Starline by an award winning writer, editor, graphic designer, sportswriter and travel journalist. You’ve seen his work in USA Today, the AP, Forbes among other places. His latest of the 40+ books he’s authored is the updated “The New Baseball Bible”. We welcome Dan Schlossberg.Dan, let’s go Beyond the Mic. Baseball has had some incredible stories, from a

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28:47

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

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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....

Beyond the Mic with Sean Dillon ·

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”

Beyond the Mic with Sean Dillon ·

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

Beyond the Mic with Sean Dillon ·

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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