Beyond the Mic with Sean Dillon

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

Beyond the Mic features conversations with interesting people from a variety of fields, including authors, musicians, athletes, celebrities and people you need to know. Hosted by Sean Dillon, Beyond the Mic goes deeper with guests than traditional surface conversations. With engaging interviews and relaxed atmosphere, this podcast is perfect for anyone! This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

  1. Jan Gradvall on “The Story of ABBA: Melancholy Undercover”

    4H AGO

    Jan Gradvall on “The Story of ABBA: Melancholy Undercover”

    "When you hear a song, you start to think of your own life, your own emotion, and a sort of story appears." - Jan Gradvall Welcome: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 Story of ABBA” after they hadn’t given an interview for nearly 30 years. Does it amaze them that the popularity, even after a half a century from when their songs were recorded, still is huge today? What’s the one fact from your research about the band that amazes you even today? The Rockin' 8:Jan Gradvall, author of “The Story of ABBA”  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. Which of the more than 30 books you’ve contributed to didn’t get the respect you thought it should have? 2. Best place to see a sunset? 3. Favorite place in Linkoping? 4. Near sighted or Far sighted? 5. The best ABBA song is obviously… 6. Your least favorite ABBA song sadly is… 7. Best thing about your dachshund Maiko? 8. What is the name of the trophy given out annually at the Super Bowl? Sneaking in One More:You said once “By collecting my journalism, a kind of alternative autobiography emerges.” What is the power of storytelling? One Big Question:You’ve been enjoying a career in music journalism since 1979. How has the way you enjoy music changed from your own fanzine to today? The Wrap:Love his dachshund Maiko, “Knowing Me, Knowing You” and wants you to read his book “The Story of ABBA”. Jan Gradvall thanks for taking the time to talk with us today. And that my friends is a Beyond the Mic Short Cut. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

    8 min
  2. Leah Rothman on 'The Real Killer'

    6H AGO

    Leah Rothman on 'The Real Killer'

    "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 fact from this case that intrigued you from the start? There’s enough twists in this story to throw out your back. Was there ever a point where you said, “c’mon, this can’t be real”? Which episode (no spoilers) will make people go woah! 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 dog Dexter? 2. Other than telling stories, what is your best crafty type hobby? 3. Last Broadway show you went to see? 4. During a road trip, are you a designated driver or passenger princess? 5. Are you afraid of the dark more than clowns? 6. Favorite memory of CrimeCon? 7. Best thing from Ohio State that you learned that didn’t involve a beer bong? 8. If you were going to be a killer, what would be your weapon of choice? Sneaking in Couple More:You languished about starting this podcast. What was the kick in the butt that made you do it? How did this story change the way you look at the world and people? What’s your next project? True Crime One Big Question:In the world filled with innocent people jailed and guilty people sometimes free, where do you see justice today? The Wrap:She’s the designated driver on road trips, loves snuggling with her dog Dexter and wants you to listen to her podcast “The Real Killer” Leah where can people find you online? Leah Rothman thank you so much for taking the time to talk with us today. And that my friends is a Beyond the Mic Short Cut. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

    9 min
  3. Carlo Mendez : Embracing the Bad Guy

    2D AGO

    Carlo Mendez : Embracing the Bad Guy

    "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. Which do you enjoy more, playing the good guy or the bad boy? You said once “Every time I book an acting job I feel like a kid at Disneyland, I can’t believe it and I’m all so excited that I can’t think straight.” Why did this role speak to you? So there is a bit of imposter syndrome you have you to tackle. When you booked the role and they told you there was a scene of you coming out of a pool, how did you bring up that you don’t know how to swim? 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. Favorite personality trait your dad gave you? 2. How much do you bench and for how many reps? 3. 3 favorite workout songs? 4. When you were young, you played little league baseball. What position did you play? 5. Cheat day meal is? Pizza bbq chicken 6. Last purchase you made over $10 that isn’t gas or groceries? 7. Best memory of your brother Juan Carlos?  8. One thing you do that makes your nieces laugh? Best and Worst:What’s the best thing about being an actor and what’s the one thing that’s the worst? How does each time you hit the set change the way you see your craft? What did you want to be before an actor? One Big Question:Why was raising money for charities after losing your brother important for you and change the way you see charity? The Wrap:He listens to disco while working out, enjoys a BBQ Chicken pizza on cheat day and wants you to watch “Dexter: Original Sin” on Showtime. Carlo Mendez thanks for taking the time to talk with us today. And that my friends is a Beyond the Mic Short Cut. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

    9 min
  4. Kyle Tekiela on "Crook County"

    6D AGO

    Kyle Tekiela on "Crook County"

    "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 County” important for you? How did it make you feel when you found out your complicated father loved you and yet had dark secrets of drugs, prostitution and murder? You say “This ain’t your godfather’s Mafia story. Because it’s my father’s mafia story, and I’ve got a lot of f*****g questions.” What’s the one question you still don’t have an answer for? 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 son playing hockey? 2. Since your wife is in the top 1.5 % of realtors in the country, what’s the one chore, while she’s selling, that you are always responsible for? 3. First guitar you ever bought and do you still have it? 4. Who is better at beer pong, you or your wife? 5. Least appreciated Starry Eyes song? 6. Who is the better pool player, you or your Grandpa Hank?  7. Favorite place to vacation? 8. I asked RZA this when I talked to him for “Cut Throat City”, but if you could have who would you have added to the cast? The Back Half:What’s the power of family to you? How has talking about this story change the way you see your father and the way you see being a dad? What do you want people to take away from Crook County? What’s the one thing that blew your mind when you found out? How is your relationship now? One Big Question:In doing the research for this podcast, how has your love of your dad changed and have you forgiven him? The Wrap:He crushes his wife at beer pong, still has his 1st candy apple red Fender strat and wants you to hear his powerful family story in “Crook County”. Kyle Tekiela, thanks for taking the time to talk with us today. And that my friends is a Beyond the Mic Short Cut. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

    9 min
  5. Podcaster Caroline D'Amore on "Once Upon a Con"

    JUN 10

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

    "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 crusader begin? Once you confronted David, how did exposing him as a manipulator and predator make you feel? What do you want people learning in “Once Upon a Con” so they don’t get taken? 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. Do you know where your New York International Film and TV Festival Gold Medal for “Rollers” is? Burndt down in  (oh no) 2. How many pies did you deliver to firefighters fighting the California Wildfires? Thousands (very cool) 3. Most underrated pie that you love? Peopperoni pineapple and jalepenos 4. You once said “People are always saying to follow your dreams ...... So I went back to sleep” Do you dream and what was your last dream of? 5. Which flavor of your Pizza Girl sauces is your favorite? 6. Best thing about your daughter Bella? 7. What’s the one thing you want your daughter to learn from your life? Always stand up for others 8. 3 favorite songs to mix? Sneaking in A Couple More:Which episode got you a bit emotional recording? (quiet wow) How has this experience changed the way you trust others? Why does your heart filled with hope? What will justice for David mean for you? One Big Question:How has overcoming adversity helped you become stronger every day? The Wrap:She’s filled with love for family, food and justice. She wants you to listen to “Once Upon a Con”. Caroline D’Amore thanks for taking the time to talk with us today. And that my friends is Beyond the Mic Short Cut. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

    8 min
  6. Nicolas Cage, Ethan Hawke and Chris Woolsey : Binge Watching Beyond the Mic

    JUN 8

    Nicolas Cage, Ethan Hawke and Chris Woolsey : Binge Watching Beyond the Mic

    "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 Nicolas Cage military movie fits? Summer is here and the great blockbusters are coming. Which summer blockbuster are you looking forward to? Ethan Hawke has been a favorite of mine from Gattaca to Training Day. Do you have any movie of his featured this month? My son’s wedding was a war zone, but instead of talking about that, lets talk about “In Harm’s Way”. Plenty of great sci-fi flicks are on Vizio. Give me three that I need to watch this summer? Since we’ve last talked you celebrated a birthday. Happy Birthday! You watched a concert with your son. What’s the one thing you want to do with the family before the summer is over? Since Vizio has 300 free live entertainment channels and 25,000 titles on demand, you always have something going. What’s the one underappreciated movie that we should watch this month? Fast Four:It’s time for the Fast 4, 4 sets of Random things. Going from easier to impossible. See if you can see what they all have in common, there is no Pressure. #1 Puss in Boots, Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard, The Mask of Zorro Fences, The Book of Eli, Training Day and Wilma Danny Trejo, Michael Douglas, Owen Wilson John Wayne, Kirk Douglas, Paula Prentiss and Burgess Meredith?   Sneaking in One More:Which type of movies does WatchFree+ has the most of action, sci-fi or comedy? The Impossible Question:If you couldn’t watch one actress for the rest of time from the following list: Katharine Hepburn. Nicole Kidman, Sigourney Weaver, Emma Stone, Elizabeth Taylor, Helen Mirren or Sandra Bullock. Who are you tossing out forever? What’s the special movie from Katharine Hepburn, what about Nicole Kidman? The Wrap:Where can people find WatchFree+? He’ll be back in July to get us ready for back to school, can’t wait to visit Europe on vacation and eliminated Sandra Bullock forever. He wants you to enjoy movies with Vizio. Chris Woolsey, thanks for taking the time to talk with us today. And that my friends is Binge Watching Beyond the Mic. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

    19 min
  7. From Tokyo Disney to "The Addams Family": Renee Kathleen Koher’s on playing Morticia

    JUN 1

    From Tokyo Disney to "The Addams Family": Renee Kathleen Koher’s on playing Morticia

    "Art is very important and especially musicals and telling stories." - Renee Kathleen Koher Welcome 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 Arizona. What makes Morticia so special for you? Carolyn, Bebe, Catherine, Anjelica all made special touches on the role. How is the fluidity and sensuality of Morticia different with your portrayal? Did your years in ballet help with the fluidity of your movement? Is this show your favorite one you’ve done before and if so why? The Rockin' 8:Renee Kathleen Koher joins us from the national tour of “The Addams Family” 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 memory of your hometown of La Grange, Illinois? 2. Which do you prefer more, ballet, jazz or tap? 3. You spent many years as an aerial artist. What is the one thing people can never understand about the difficulty as being an aerial artist? 4. If you could speak another language that isn’t French, Japanese or Russian, what would you learn next? 5. Best thing about your dog Charlie? 6. Last Buffalo Bills football game you saw in person? 7. Best musical you’ve seen but haven’t been a part of yet? 8. If I could make you the boss of Broadway with powers that could change it forever, what’s the one thing you’re doing? The Back Half:Renee Kathleen Koher from The Addams Family national tour joins us Beyond the Mic. Who inspired you onto this career path? Who is the one teacher who helped you the most? Hardest thing about maintaining a relationship on the road? You’ve done several shows multiple times, “Mary Poppins”, “Best Little Whorehouse in Texas”, and now “The Addams Family”. What makes a show easy to go back to? Why is this cast special for you? Which is your favorite song from “The Addams Family” that you don’t have a part in? What’s your favorite Broadway song of all time? When out on the road, what’s the one comfort item you have brought to make you feel better? The Future:What’s your dream role? Each of us has dreams for the future, what’s yours? How has your family strengthened you as you share your love of theatre with others? Who is the star that you look up to on Broadway now? Best 50’s-80’s Broadway musical of all time? What was the 1st Broadway musical that you saw? One Big Question:How has Broadway theatre changed you? What will people take away from “The Addams Family”? The Wrap:She thanks Mr. Eschrist who cast her in her 1st role, loves Death Becomes her and wants you to see her in “The Addams Family” Renee Kathleen Koher thanks for taking the time to talk with us today. And that my friends is Beyond the Mic. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

    21 min
  8. Elizabeth Vargas from NewsNation

    MAY 29

    Elizabeth Vargas from NewsNation

    "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 written about your own struggles in “Between Breaths: A Memoir of Panic and Addiction”. How did overcoming that adversity make you a stronger parent and journalist today? When people see “Elizabeth Vargas Reports” each day on NewsNation, what do you want them to learn or take away? 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. Which episode of your “Heart of the Matter” podcast is the one you are most proud of? 2. What was the best thing about your ball of fur Ellie who crossed the rainbow bridge recently? 3. During commercial breaks of your show, what do you do? 4. Favorite and least favorite holiday?  5. Which beach is your go to vacation spot?  6. Favorite flavor of cupcake and are you a sprinkles or plain? 7. One dish you want to perfect from your dad? 8. Most important thing you want your sons to learn other than cleaning their room and put their clothes in the hamper? The Impossible Question:“Relapse is part of recovery and we need to get the world to understand that”. How do you see the future of the Partnership to End Addiction? One Big Question:What’s the one lesson you’ve learned from your life in media and what do you still eager learning next? The Wrap:She wants to perfect her dad Paella, loves Malibu and wants you to watch “Elizabeth Vargas Reports” on NewsNation. Elizabeth, thanks for taking the time to talk with us. And that my friends is a Beyond the Mic Short Cut. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

    9 min
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Beyond the Mic features conversations with interesting people from a variety of fields, including authors, musicians, athletes, celebrities and people you need to know. Hosted by Sean Dillon, Beyond the Mic goes deeper with guests than traditional surface conversations. With engaging interviews and relaxed atmosphere, this podcast is perfect for anyone! This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

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    Beyond the Mic with Sean Dillon
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