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Tune in to Beyond the Mic Podcast for an exclusive interview with renowned humorist and Pulitzer Prize winner, Dave Barry, as he delves into his first book in a decade, "Swamp Story." Discover how his love for Florida shaped this wild tale, and why the Sunshine State is a hotbed for incredible stories. Join us for a Rockin' 8, where Dave shares intriguing insights, from powerlifting feats to his first guitar.
Welcome Dave:We’re joined on the Starline by renowned humor columnist, Pulitzer Prize winner and reclusive writer with his 1st book in 10 years “Swamp Story”. We welcome author Dave Barry.
Dave, let’s go Beyond the Mic. How has your love of Florida influenced “Swamp Story”?
There are more than 21 million people in Florida. Some days it feels that Florida should be really called Flori-duh. Why do these incredibly wild stories seem to find the SunshineState?
Why was writing this book so much fun?
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. You once lifted an incredible 4,082,331.33 centigrams. Did your incredible feats of strength continued while writing this book?
2. First guitar you ever bought?
3. Do you know the difference between a croc and a gator?
4. Ever gone through a corn maze voluntarily?
5. Best Western of all time?
6. Is there a better band name than Mysterious Toilet Vegetables?
7. Which celebrity do you miss the most?
8. How long did it take to narrate the audio version of Swamp Story?
One Big Question:To this very day, was there anything more notable in your life than an exploding whale?
The Wrap:He thinks Elvis might still be alive, loves High Noon and has been lost in a corn maze. His book is "Swamp Story", author Dave Barry 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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Former NFL player, advocate, and author R.K. Russell discusses his powerful memoir 'The Yards Between Us,' highlighting the journey of breaking through barriers. Discover how writing this book redefined his purpose and find out about the exciting comedy adaptation by Sony Pictures. Plus, don't miss the Rockin' 8 with random questions and a sneak peek into R.K.'s inspiring message for future MVPs.
Welcome R.K. Russell:We’re joined on the Starline by a former football player, author and advocate. He wrote “The Yards between Us” as a memoir showing the importance of crashing through barriers. We welcome R.K. Russell.

R.K., let’s go Beyond the Mic. For most of your life, football was everything to you. You woke up early, worked late and for a brief moment experience the game at a level very few athletes ever do as a professional player in the NFL. How hard was it to move on from your dream you had to a new dream?

How has writing this book freed you from what you thought your purpose was and helped you find what you purpose truly is?

When you saw the book for the 1st time, what emotions went through your mind?

Sony Pictures is adopting your book into a comedy. How exciting was that for you?

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 memory not from football from Creek View High School?

2. Best place on the Purdue campus to think?

3. Person who inspires you now?

4. Last gift you gave a friend?

5. Since you are a foodie, what veggie do you completely despise?

6. Pool or the Beach?

7. Bellybutton : Innie or Outie?

8. Has anyone ever told you “I love you” and you couldn’t honestly say it back?

Sneaking In One Question:
You once said “Continue to pursue greatness no matter what the set back”. How has your life changed after your greatest defeat into something even more special?

One Big Question:
You wrote a letter to the future MVP’s of tomorrow. If your letter touched only one person, was it worth it to write it? Why?

The Wrap:
Author “The Yards Between Us” R.K. Russell doesn’t like zucchini, enjoys the beach and had an outtie that’s now an innie. R.K. 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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Senior director of communications for Chicken Soup for the Soul, Crackle and Redbox Chris Woolsey goes Binge Watching with us. What do you need to watch in September?
Welcome Chris Woolsey:We’re joined on the Starline by senior director of communications for Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, Crackle and Redbox, author, speaker and all around nice guy our friend Chris Woolsey.
Binge Watch:Chris, let’s go Binge Watching Beyond the Mic. You’ve been working hard trying to binge watch anything and everything. We all need a good laugh. What’s the best Comedy to watch in the next 30 days?  
What’s the best action film out now?
As we approach October there is one horror movie we need to see, what is it?
Let’s talk about a underappreciated moviethat in Australia was titled protect and serve, In Germany “A Web of Violence” and in the UK it was called “Bulletproof” because producers thought nobody outside the US would understand “Crown Vic”
Crackle TV series of the month?
Chris, How about the Redbox movie of the month?
Chicken Soup for the Soul Series of the Month?
If there is one movie, show or thing you were able to see that people MUST not miss, what is it?
One Big Question:What’s the one thing you have done in the last month that nobody would you had the talent to do it but you did.
The Wrap:Senior director of communications for Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, the face of Crackle and Redbox Chris Woolsey thanks for going Binge Watching with us.
And that my friends is Binge Watching Beyond the Mic.
Best Comedy 
Permanent
Rainne Wilson
Patricia Arquette
Best Action 
San Andreas 
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson
Carla Gugino
Best Horror 
Halloween
Most Underappreciated 
Crown Vic
Crackle TV Series of the Month
Cossacks
Redbox Movie of the Month
Grand Piano
Chicken Soup for the Soul TV Series of the Month
In the Vault
Audrey Whitby (TheThundermans)
Sadie Kuwano (Fresh Off the Boat)
Sydney Sweeney (Euphoria)
ONE movie or show on ANY of Your Platforms Listeners CAN’T Miss 
One Shot on Crackle! 
Scott Adkins (John Wick 4)
Ashley Greene (Twilight)
Ryan Phillipe (Crash)


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Dive into laughter with Craig Ferguson on Beyond the Mic. Explore joy, sobriety, and comedy's evolution. A podcast delight.
Welcome Craig Ferguson:We’re joined on the Starline by multiple Grammy nominated, Peabody and Emmy Award-winning actor, writer, producer, director, comedian and bestselling author. His latest project is looking for Joy. Host of “Joy, a Podcast” we welcome Craig Ferguson.
Let’s go Beyond the Mic. Craig, what’s Joy to you?
You’ve been sober for over 31 years. Have the dark moments been overshadowed by 31 years of light?
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 wife Megan?
2. First set of drums you ever owned?
3. Favorite of all the Doctors of Doctor Who?
4. Best place to see a sunrise in Scotland?
5. Favorite episode of Mythbusters?
6. Best memory of your dad?
7. Best side dish for Haggis ?
8. February 8th, 2010 your first tweet was “The fact that I am twitter probably means its on the way out” Would you like to revise and extend your remarks?
The Back Half:How has the current SAG / AFTRA strike changed the way you see your industry?
How has your own attempts of  killing yourself and subsequent achievement of success change the way you define joy?
One Big Question:How has your thoughts of comedy changed from the comedy circuits of UK to television to the pandemic to today?
The Wrap:He likes turnips with his Haggis, misses his Pearl hybrid metal drum kit and wants you to listen to “Joy: A Podcast” Craig Ferguson thanks for taking the time to talk with us today
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Carol Spinks, Darlenia Johnson, Brenda Crockett, Nenomoshia Yates, Brenda Woodard and Diane Williams were murdered and discarded alongside D.C. highways in the early 1970’s. Podcaster Celeste Headlee host of “Freeway Phantom” wants to solve this crime. Maybe you can help. Time for a Beyond the Mic Short Cut.
Welcome Celeste Headlee:We’re joined on the Starline by a radio journalist, bestselling author, speaker and former opera singer. Her latest project is a podcast on a 50 year old cold case investigating the deaths of six young women around the DC freeways. It’s called “Freeway Phantom” and we welcome host Celeste Headlee.
Celeste, let’s go Beyond the Mic. Carol Spinks, Darlenia Johnson, Brenda Crockett, Nenomoshia Yates, Brenda Woodard and Diane Williams were murdered and discarded alongside D.C. highways in the early 1970’s. How did you find this forgotten sad case and why was it the story you needed to tell?
How did D.C. Police detective Romaine Jenkins help you and the team on this journey?
What’s the one fact that you have seen from this case that amazes you to this day?
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. You said after the pandemic that you felt that working 5 days a week was inappropriate. Have you stuck to your Wednesday’s off and if so, what did you do last Wednesday?
2. How many friends would you trust with your life? More or less than 10?
3. Favorite piece of music you like singing as a comprimario?
4. If you could read minds, who would you read 1st?
5. Best trait you got from each of your parents?
6. Best topping you put on pancakes or waffles?
7. You have posts incredible pawpals stories between your dogs. What does the love of a dog especially Samus and Chaco mean to you?
8. Do you believe you can solve this crime or has this killer been lost to time?
The Back Half:You are a podcast raconteur. Why has this medium changed the way you examine media as a whole?
One Big Question:With most of these young girls families fight for justice failed back in the 70’s, what would you consider appropriate justice for them?
Where can people give you information on this crime?
Where can people find you online?
The Wrap:She loves making miniatures and homemade maple butter. She would read the mind of Alexander Petri if she could and wants you to hear “Freeway Phantom”. Celeste Headlee thanks for taking the time to talk with us today.
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Explore YouTube's Study Hall program with Hema Bajaj Misra, discussing online college courses and the future of education.
Welcome Hema Bajaj Misra:We’re joined on the Starline by a storyteller and strategist. She’s a global programming & partnerships manager at YouTube and was ranked top 10 in the US in the Indian television dance competition “Just Dance”. Her latest project is teaming up with Arizona State University and Crash Course to create Study Hall. We welcome Hema Bajaj Misra.
Hema, let’s go Beyond the Mic. You’ve teamed up and are offering the most common 1st year college courses: English Composition, College Math, U.S. History and Human Communication. Students can watch the courses, take the tests and get college credit. Why was this idea important to you?
How was your team able to get your bosses at YouTube to not only accept this idea but want to expand accessibility to higher education?
As this collection of courses continue, what are the future goals for this program?
The Rockin' 8:Hema Bajaj Misra from YouTube joins us Beyond the Mic and 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 movie that you will always watch? Remember the titans
2. Last theme park ride you went on? Disneyland Splash Mountain  
3. Favorite food you had to have for the Indian Film Festival of LA?
4. Best place on the MIT campus?
5. Book you read over and over when you were a kid? Shel Silversteen Where the sidewalk ends
6. Last TV show you binged watched? Ted Lasso
7. Favorite sport to watch? Basketball
8. Why was volunteering as a board member at Barnard Women in Entertainment important to you?
What do you see the future of learning?
One Big Question:As you continue making a difference in people’s lives with Study Hall, what your one personal goal you must complete in the next five years?
Hema, where can people find Study Hall?
The Wrap:She read Shel Silversteen growing up, loves Splash Mountain and will always stop to watch “Remember the Titans”. She wants you to enjoy Study Hall on YouTube. Hema Bajaj Misra thank you to take the time to talk with us today.
You are always welcome back. And that my friends is a Beyond the Mic Short Cut.


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