Beyond the Mic with Sean Dillon Beyond the Mic with Sean Dillon

Craving a chuckle, a jolt of excitement, or a case of the heebie-jeebies? We've got you covered in our latest audio adventure! Chris Woolsey is your tour guide through the wacky, the wild, and the downright weird in streaming.
Buckle up for a blast from the past with the knee-slapping shenanigans of the Carol Burnett Show. Then, switch gears and hang onto your seats as Jean Claude Van Damme kicks butt and takes names in 'In Hell'. And just when you thought it was safe to go back to your earbuds, Christina Ricci creeps into the scene with 'Monstrous' to send shivers down your spine.
But wait, there's more! Chris is dishing out his top pick of the week, 'Taboo', with the brooding and brilliant Tom Hardy. So, what are you waiting for? Plug in, press play, and let the binge-fest begin! Let's go Binge Watching Beyond the Mic


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“Justice means a true verdict, a verdict that speaks the truth.” – Nancy Grace
Welcome Nancy GraceWe’re joined on the Starline by an award-winning commentator, victims’ right advocate, broadcast journalist and mom. Founder and publisher of CrimeOnline.com and host of the podcast “Crime Stories with Nancy Grace” we welcome Nancy Grace.
Nancy, let’s go Beyond the Mic. The goal of “Crime Stories with Nancy Grace” is to use the power of your social media following, telling stories on a daily basis. How did the concept of using podcasts to meet your audience where they were come from?
So who influenced you at Mercer and gave you a deeper appreciation of the law?
The Rockin' 8:It’s time for the Rockin’ 8, 8 random questions, answer with the first thing that comes to your mind. There is no Pressure.
1. Best thing about your children?
2. What breed is your rescue dog?
3. Who is the one friend you can depend on when you need to be cheered up? 
4. Best place on the Mercer University campus?
5. Last book you read for pleasure?
6. Favorite place to take a walk?
7. What color was your prom dress?
8. Favorite board game?
One Big Question:You worked in the Fulton Country DA’s office as a special prosecutor. What does the word justice mean to you?
As families still struggle with cold cases around the country, what words of kindness do you have for them today?
The Wrap:She loved her peach colored prom dress, the board game clue and wants you to hear “Crime Stories with Nancy Grace. Nancy Grace thank you for taking the time to talk with us today.
And that my friends is a Beyond the Mic Short Cut.


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“For me, there's always been something magical that happens about watching light pass through the film plane and creating an image."
Welcome David Matalon:We’re joined on the Starline by writer, director, actor, game designer and sci-fi madman. His latest project is the Amazon Prime movie “Totally Killer”. WGA nominee for best new media.  We welcome the Brooklyn ex-pat, David Matalon.  
David, let’s go Beyond the Mic. “Totally Killer” has time travel, psycho killer and Kiernan Shipka as your hero. Why makes creating this movie so fun for you?
Kiernan is not the only star as you pull in Olivia Holt, Julie Bowen and Randall Park. When you are writing something, do you have people in mind if it ever gets sold to play the hero and villain? Or are you happy with anyone?
The writers’ strike had your hands tied, unable to promote anything, and not getting paid for any new work. Why was it so important for the writers to strike and what was the one key thing you took away from it?
The Rockin' 8:It’s time for the Rockin’ 8, 8 random questions, answer with the first thing that comes to your mind. There is no Pressure.
1. (Since this movie was based in the 80’s) What was your biggest fashion mistake from the 80’s?
2. One fact other than there’s a black hole in the center of the universe is your favorite from your son?
3. 1st guitar you ever bought and do you still have it?
4. Best thing about your dog?
5. What movie doesn’t get the love you though you deserves?
6. Favorite Law & Order show?
7. Best class at the Tisch School of the Arts at NYU?
8. Best Dungeon Crawl Classic game you’ve ever played in was with who and will you be making a sequel to Prisoners of the Secret Overlords?
The Back Half:As critics review your material, how do you utilize their praise or criticisms to improve your next project?
With social media allowing anyone to be a critic, do you feel works today would be judged the same as if they had been released any other time? I.e. if Casablanca was shown to teens today, would they have the same appreciation of it?
What’s one thing, other than your friendship with fellow writer Chris Woolsey, do most people not know about you?
Which subject did you write more of in “The Concise Guide to Sounding Smart at Parties” and which subject did you leave to Chris Woolsey?
Favorite indie film festival?
Hollywood:Who’s the most talented person in Hollywood right now?
How has Hollywood changed you and how do you want to change Hollywood?
Which character is better than Yoda in Star Wars?
How has your family supported and given you the love you need as you continue chasing your dreams?
You don’t believe in namedropping which is totally anti-Hollywood. Why?
Why has “Totally Killer” changed the way you see moviemaking?
Two Big Questions:How did the experience of directing, acting and writing help your soul?
What’s the one thing you need to make your next Hollywood dream come true?
The Wrap:He still has his Gretsch Beast guitar, colored his hair blue in the 80’s and wants you to watch his film “Totally Killer” on Amazon Prime. David Matalon, thanks for taking the time to talk with us today.
And that my friends is Beyond the Mic.


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"The world doesn't owe you anything. So you have to go out and take and do what you want without letting the world take your kindness and your thoughtfulness."
Welcome Dewight Braxton Jr.We’re joined on the Starline by an actor, singer, artist, designer, former football wide receiver who knows how to improv and puppet. He’s part of the national tour of “The Book of Mormon” playing the General. We welcome Dewight Braxton Jr.  
Dewight, let’s go Beyond the Mic. Without giving away the plot, what make your role so much fun?
How does a star wide receiver and engineering student discover and find a path to Broadway?
You once said– “Even when no one believes in you, bet on yourself!” How has achieving your dream of acting and in a Broadway show national tour change the way you dream?
What’s your next dream?  Is your next dream Hamilton?
How did your parents and family encourage you on your dream?
The Rockin' 8:It’s time for the Rockin’ 8, 8 random questions, answer with the first thing that comes to your mind. There is no Pressure.
1. How many times have you watched Spider-Man: Across the Spider Verse? 5 How about Hamilton?
2. If you could karaoke with Cuba Gooding Jr again, what song would you duet with him?
3. You’re the big brother to younger sisters. What’s the most important thing you will teach them?
4. What was your first guitar and do you still have it?
5. Do you prefer the ocean, a river or the lake?
6. Most underrated place in Detroit?
7. When you have to have “me time” what do you do?
8. If you had to open up a lemonade stand for your sisters, what would you name it?
The Back Half:Talk about the cast and crew and how they make you feel?
How has this 1st national tour motivate you for the 2nd and 3rd? 
What is your range?
What’s the one thing you had to have from home when on tour?
How did it feel when the Lions got that close to the Super Bowl?
Behind Dewight:You once hated your smile, what’s changed since then?
How has confidence changed since your 1st foray into acting?
Did you ever think you would be able to travel the country and share your talents with the world as kid growing up from Detroit.
1st place you visit every time you visit a new city?
You act, dance, can help build a stage if a stagehand goes down, what motivates you now?
How do you keep your creative side fed?
Building something takes a different skill set than singing and dancing. How do you focus that side of you when utilize that version of your creativity?
What’s the last thing you built for somebody else, and what’s on your “I need to build next list”?
Family:Family is important to you. Talk to me about your dad Dewight Braxton Sr and what he brings to your life?
Best thing your mom cooks?
So best thing about your mom?
I always ask Broadway stars about the call when they got the role. Tell me about the day which changed your life forever?
Who did you call 1st and who did you tell 1st?
One Big Question:You once told yourself “Dear younger Dewight, I hope you are proud of the “ME” you became. I’m glad you are kinder to yourself and doubting yourself less. I’m glad you stopped being afraid to be yourself.” When was the darkest day when doubt almost won, and how did facing that adversity help you be a better actor?
Who on the road keeps you happy?
Where can people find you online?
The Wrap:He loves the potato place across the street from his college, has to work out when he hits a new city and wants you to watch the national tour of The Book of Mormon. Dewight Braxton Jr, thanks for taking the time to talk with us today.
And that my friends is Beyond the Mic.


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"It's about just everybody getting together in community and having fun." – Joey Angelo
Welcome Joey AngeloIt’s Cinco De Mayo agave spirits have finally overtaken Vodka for #1 selling liquor. How and why did this happen? We’re joined on the Starline by a man who knows his wine and spirits. He’s spent more than 20 years selling, owning and enjoying spirits. He’s the founder of sipMARGS and Su Casa Mezcal let’s welcome Joey Angelo.
Joey, let’s go Beyond the Mic. If you ask a person to name a vodka or tequila, they’d probably name a dozen off the top of their heads. But other than a celebrity mezcal like Dos Hombres or Teremana people couldn’t name it let alone spell it. Why is name recognition lacking in the smoky flavored beverage?
Sales for tequila have nearly doubled from the pandemic to today. Nearly $3 billion while mezcal while have increased from $24M to $60M. What caused the obsession with the margaritas and more since the pandemic?
Agave spirits are more known for use with Mexican food. You love to cook Italian food, so how do you work in agave spirits with non-traditional food combos?
The Rockin' 8:It’s time for the Rockin’ 8, 8 random questions, answer with the first thing that comes to your mind. There is no Pressure.
1. Best 90’s hip hop album of all time?
2. Best and worst place you’d have to call on when you worked for Empire Merchants selling spirits?
3. Your product Viva XXXII Tequila had a portion of its sales go to animal protection charities, why is your black Havanese dog Biggie so important to you?
4. Which hurt more, breaking your brother’s two front teeth on a water hose or getting stitches in the eye lid after having an inner tube air valve hit you in the eye? 
5.What was your 1st tattoo and where is it?
6. Which is worse, I-95 or Route 1?
7. Who makes better pizzas you or your brother and what’s your best creation?
8. Best WWE match you’ve ever seen live and if you were a wrestler, what would your stage name been?
The Back Half:How has your views of spirits changed from when you 1st started to today?
Because you lost your mom at a young age being present for your daughter was important for you. As a girl dad, why is your little bug Ava so important for you and as a fitness trainer, what 1 key lesson has she taught you?
You are known as a serial entrepreneur: creating, launching, expanded, selling then starting over. Do you feel you have to continually have this cycle in you to challenge you? Why?
Adversity:Tell me about your biggest failure and how you overcame that adversity?
How have your dreams changed from when you were younger to today?
Best time in the New York City Half Marathon?
Family is important to you. How have they helped you and supported you on your darkest days and your greatest victories?
You are a founding partner in Rumble Boxing, how has it helped you stay in shape and what do you see in its future?
One Big Question:How can people change the way they use and see tequila and mezcal in the future?
What’s your next dream?
Where can people find you online?
The Wrap:He’s living with a NY State of Mind, dreads I-95 and wants you to enjoy tequila and mezcal. Happy Cinco de Mayo to founder of sipMARGS and Su Casa Mezcal Joey Angelo thanks for taking the time to talk with us today.
And that my friends is Beyond the Mic.


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"It was a time of stillness, which had been absent in my life for a long time." – Bruce Dickinson
Welcome Bruce DickinsonWe’re joined on the Starline by one of the most talented men alive. He can fly a 747, champion fencer, public speaker, visionary and one hell of a rock and roller. His latest effort is “The Mandrake Project.” We welcome the talented Bruce Dickinson.
Bruce, let’s go Beyond the Mic. In lockdown during the pandemic you created the treatment for “The Mandrake Project” equal parts comic book series and modern metal album. How did this give your creativity a boost?
When putting together the comic book, did you have a lean of which universe your project would play better in, DC or Marvel?
You played two nights at the Whisky a Go Go as “The House Band of Hell” warming up for your tour to a full house as you’re on tour in Mexico, Brazil, UK, France Holland, Romania, Poland, and Sweden. Where is your favorite venue you’ve ever played at?
Why did you decide to change from foil fencing to epee?
One Big Question:Who’s the secret inside “The Mandrake Project”?
The Wrap:Wanted his comic book to be like the Watchman, a venue with no people is like a pub with no beer and he wants you to check out “The Mandrake Project.” Legendary Rocker Bruce Dickinson thanks for taking the time to talk with us today.
And that my friends is a Beyond the Mic Short Cut.


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