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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 into the personal stories and experiences of the guests than just the surface conversations like many other interviews.

On a wide range of topics, including the guest's career, personal life, challenges, and successes, listeners will hear candid and sometimes thought-provoking discussions. Beyond the Mic lets guests share their own unique perspectives and insights while also letting listeners behind the scenes with funny stories and anecdotes.

Beyond the Mic aims to give listeners an inside look into the lives of people they admire and maybe people they have never met before. We want to inspire you to pursue your own dreams and passions.

With its engaging interviews and relaxed atmosphere, this podcast is perfect for anyone who loves learning about the lives and experiences of interesting people from all walks of life.

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

    • Arts
    • 4.8 • 20 Ratings

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 into the personal stories and experiences of the guests than just the surface conversations like many other interviews.

On a wide range of topics, including the guest's career, personal life, challenges, and successes, listeners will hear candid and sometimes thought-provoking discussions. Beyond the Mic lets guests share their own unique perspectives and insights while also letting listeners behind the scenes with funny stories and anecdotes.

Beyond the Mic aims to give listeners an inside look into the lives of people they admire and maybe people they have never met before. We want to inspire you to pursue your own dreams and passions.

With its engaging interviews and relaxed atmosphere, this podcast is perfect for anyone who loves learning about the lives and experiences of interesting people from all walks of life.

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    Chris Epting on “It Happened Right Here: America’s Pop Culture Landmarks”

    Chris Epting on “It Happened Right Here: America’s Pop Culture Landmarks”

    "I've always had this thing about geographic history, stepping into the space where something happened but there's no sign there, and then figuring out how to tell that story for people."
    Welcome Chris Epting:We’re joined on the Starline by a storyteller, traveler and author of over 30 books. He’s the king of the rock and roll documentary and his latest project goes pop. “It Happened Right Here: America’s Pop Culture Landmarks” covers places you need to visit from locations where “Stranger Things”, “Breaking Bad” and more have taken place. We welcome author Chris Epting.
    Let’s go Beyond the Mic Chris, you write about the things you love. Why was “It Happened Right Here” the perfect next step for you?
    Storytelling is important to you. Why has storytelling been lost recently?
    You have been asked many times “Why is it so important to you to go stand at the exact location where something happened?” I want to know not why, but how did each location made you feel?
    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 you ran into him when you were 11, what’s your least favorite Hitchcock film?
    2. Person that took the longest to get to open up to you?
    3. Best place on the Emerson College Campus?
    4. Who won more tennis matches between you and your son?
    5. Best and worst thing about Huntington Beach?
    6. Best place for spring training? Cactus or Grapefruit League
    7. Must have travel item / Snack you always pack extra of for a road trip?
    8. When did your rescue dog Whitney touch your soul for the 1st time?
    One Big Question:You have been a passionate advocate for education in your city. Which teachers support helped you most developing you to today?
    The Wrap:His son whips him on the court, loves Cactus league baseball and wants you to read “It Happened Right Here: America’s Pop Culture Landmarks” Chris Epting, 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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    • 5 min
    Denny Duron's Impactful Coaching in "God. Family. Football."

    Denny Duron's Impactful Coaching in "God. Family. Football."

    "When you love these men and you love them enough to discipline them, you love them enough to tell them a truth... It changes their life in some way." - Denny Duron
    Welcome Denny DuronWe’re joined on the Starline by a pastor, coach, inventor, educator, author, composer, communicator, motivator and father to 7 children and grandfather of 15 grands with another on the way. Amazon Freevee highlights his return to coaching in “God. Family. Football.” We welcome head coach Pastor Denny Duron.
    Denny, let’s go Beyond the Mic. Evangel Eagles had won 14 state championships over the last 20 years, but suffered their worst season in school history. Why was it important for you returning to this team?
    The motto for the school and team is God, Family, Football. How difficult was it to put this structure into some of the player’s lives?
    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’ve coached many players that have found their way into the NFL. Who was the one player that should have been an NFL player and you can’t say yourself?
    2. You said “Great miracles do not always begin with great faith. Small faith often creates great miracles.” What’s the greatest miracle in your life?
    3. What is your wife DeAnza’s favorite color of rose?
    4. It was the 50th anniversary of the 1973 D2 National Championship Bulldog team last year. Have you talked with Sonny Cumbie current head coach of the La. Tech Bulldogs and what’s your one piece of advice for their season?
    5. Favorite verse in the Bible?
    6. Best moment after watching the final product of God Family Football?
    7. What do your grandchildren call you?
    8. Best round of golf you’ve ever shot was?
    Sneaking in a couple more:Denny what was missing most from players? Was it heart, soul, talent, belief in themselves or belief of others?
    How hard is it as a coach when you can’t make the connection you want to with a player?
    One Big Question:When people see “God. Family. Football.” What do you want them to feel?
    The Wrap:He loves giving his wife red roses, his grandchildren calls Pop and he wants you to see “God. Family. Football” on Freevee. Denny Duron, 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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    • 8 min
    Sweet Secrets Sours "Big Sugar" : Celeste Headlee explains

    Sweet Secrets Sours "Big Sugar" : Celeste Headlee explains

    "It is time for the reckoning for the sugar industry, which is another massive industry that is cloaked in secrecy,  that has manipulated the science of what we know about sugar."
    Award-winning journalist Celeste Headlee delves into the secretive multi-billion-dollar world of the sugar industry in her latest podcast "Big Sugar." Join her Beyond the Mic with Sean Dillon as she uncovers hidden truths and the impact of big sugar on our lives. Celeste pulls back the curtain on this powerful industry including one story that will amaze you. Get your coffee ready and listen to Celeste Headlee sweeten this story of "Big Sugar" in this Beyond the Mic Short Cut.
    Welcome Celeste:We’re joined on the Starline by a storyteller, award-winning journalist, author, speaker, and musician on the hunt for the big story. Her latest podcast for you to binge is “Big Sugar”. We welcome from Maryland, friend of the program Celeste Headlee.
    Celeste, let’s go Beyond the Mic. Last time we talked it was about 50 year old cold cases. But you’re back to talk about sugar. Why is the secretive multi-billion-dollar industry now in your crosshairs?
    You have 9 episodes to break down an industry that has alliances, associations and special interest groups trying to keep something from the public. How has “Big Sugar” accomplished pulling back the curtain on the industry that few people know a lot about?
    Between $2.4 and $4 billion dollar in subsidies are paid out to the processors. Will the examination of big sugar potentially affect the farm bill?
    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. Have the way you drink your morning coffee changed since you did this program?
    2. Last opera performance of yours was of what piece?
    3. Best thing on the menu at the Stanford Grill in Rockville?
    4. You’ve talked on “Ten Ways to Have Better Conversations” what’s #11?
    5. Favorite podcast that isn’t yours?
    6. Of immigrant labor, visas, health care, the environment, which is the biggest issue that media isn’t talking enough about these days?
    7. You said once “you must have the integrity to stand by your reporting”. What was the topic of a story someone wanted you to write but the facts didn’t match up?
    8. A newspaper in Kansas was raided. What’s your one sentence answer on solving the current attack on journalism?
    One Big Question:You have talked to the Jamaican sugar cutters and their stories changed your life and your soul forever. What’s the message you want to get out with “Big Sugar”?
    The Wrap:She loves baby back ribs, a good cup of Vietnamese coffee and wants you to listen to “Big Sugar”. Celeste Headlee, thanks for taking the time to talk to us again.
    And that my friends is a Beyond the Mic Short Cut.


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    • 8 min
    Sugar, Spice, and Punk: Osaka Popstar’s John Cafiero

    Sugar, Spice, and Punk: Osaka Popstar’s John Cafiero

    “Uniqueness has always come easy to me because I've always just been a unique person, and I like unique things.” - John Cafiero
    John Cafiero, singer, producer, and platinum-selling director, discusses the new comic and song for "Sweetie Candy Vigilante." John talks the origins of "The Land of Hatchy Milatchy", his punk rock influences, and the creative process with his wife who created the series. Dive into the mind behind the sugar sweet punk power rock fun in this episode of Beyond the Mic with Sean Dillon.
    Welcome John Cafiero: We’re joined on the Starline by singer, producer, platinum selling film and video director. Last time we talked he was dealing with Osaka Popstar’s “Ear Candy”. Our old friend joins us breaking down a new volume of sugar sweet punk power rock fun of “Sweetie Candy Vigilante”. We welcome back John Cafiero.
    Let’s go Beyond the Mic. How did you come up with “The Land of Hatchy Milatchy”?
    And you take everything to 110%, no rest for the wicked, cause you are always working!
    John, your wife created and wrote “Sweetie Candy Vigilante.” How important was it for you, as producer, editor and art director for the series, to get her vision perfect, especially if you screw this up you’re on this couch?
    Why is Osaka and Sweetie just complementary of each other?
    How has punk rock changed you and how have you changed punk rock?
    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. Nearsighted or farsighted?
    2. 1st album you ever bought?
    3. Best KISS song of all time since you were there for their final show?
    4. Top 4 comics you had growing up?
    5. Favorite city tour stop?
    6. Best Halloween costume you wore growing up?
    7. John, is change easy for you?
    8. Candy bar you love?
    The Back Half:She’s on a mission to make every dentist dream house come true. You’ve stayed in New York City for the series, but would Sweetie make a trip to the left coast in the future?
    The debut issue comes with a free MP3 of the song “The Land of Hatchy Milatchy” a new, never before released track by Osaka Popstar. Why was it important for you to give away the song?
    You are never thinking like the rest of the world, you have vertical ideas that come across every platform. Why is this concept so easy for you and how hard is it for others to accept?
    When you are working, what do you do to relax? In other words, how does your wife pull you away for date night?
    How has music touched your life?
    One Big Question:When you go out on the road, how do you balance all of your projects even though you sleep only 4 hours a night?
    The Wrap:He’s always on call, loves Strawberry Twizzlers and want you to read “Sweetie Candy Vigilante” John Cafiero thanks for taking the time to talk with us today.
    And that my friends is Beyond the Mic.


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    • 24 min
    Riffs, Rats, and Revelations: Ali Smith Unplugs Her Past in "The Ballad of Speedball Baby"

    Riffs, Rats, and Revelations: Ali Smith Unplugs Her Past in "The Ballad of Speedball Baby"

    "Music came into my bedroom on the radio waves and delivered a whole world to me."
    Music, memoirs, & memories with Ali Smith in this Beyond the Mic Short Cut. Dive into the memoir of a punk musician in "The Ballad of Speedball Baby" as Ali reflects on her wild journey, candid insights, Rockin' 8, & heartfelt reflections.
    Welcome Ali SmithWe’re joined on the Starline by a photographer, musician, author and full-fledged human being. Her worldwide tours with “Speedball Baby” influence her book, coated in black eyeliner and cheap booze. We welcome author of the memoir “The Ballad of Speedball Baby”, Ali Smith.
    Ali, let’s go Beyond the Mic. You held your own, playing your bass, intimidating men and a ton of broken down vans. Why was it necessary to tell this story right now?
    You dragged enough equipment in and out of less than stellar clubs for less than stellar pay. Why did you do it?
    Why does music give you joy?
    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. If you could have redone “Cinema!” how would you have changed it?
    2. Favorite tea to drink?
    3. If you could ask 1 more question to Sandra Bernhard, what would it be?
    4. Person you would love to do a photoshoot with?
    5. Which song from Speedball Baby didn’t get the love you thought it should have?
    6. Do you still have your 1st $25 bass?
    7. You have a fear of rats, how close are they to music execs?
    8. Favorite place you did a show with Speedball Baby where you didn’t get strip searched?
    The Back Half:You completed a project on incarcerated mothers in a maximum security prison. How did that change the way you see yourself as a mother?
    Best thing about Harper?
    What do you consider to be the most important thing in a photograph?
    One Big Question:What’s the one memory that you didn’t put into “The Ballad of Speedball Baby”, which still makes you emotional today?
    Where can people find you online?
    The Wrap:She hates rats, doesn’t have her 1st bass and wants you to read “The Ballad of Speedball Baby” Ali Smith 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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    • 8 min
    Drum Beats and Anthems: Artimus Pyle's Tribute to Skynyrd's Legacy

    Drum Beats and Anthems: Artimus Pyle's Tribute to Skynyrd's Legacy

    Welcome Artimus Pyle:We’re joined on the Starline by Rock & Roll Hall of famer, drummer for Lynyrd Skynyrd. His long-awaited album ’Anthems – Honoring The Music of Lynyrd Skynyrd’ is now out. We welcome Artimus Pyle.
    Let’s go, Artimus, let’s go Beyond the Mic. Why was putting together this project so important to you and how did Kent Wells get exactly the sound you wanted?
    How does music soothe your soul and warm your heart especially in Texas?
    One Big Question:Is there anything worse than “blood-sucking weasel attorneys”?
    The Wrap:His long-awaited album ’Anthems – Honoring The Music of Lynyrd Skynyrd’ is outArtimus Pyle, 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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    • 8 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
20 Ratings

20 Ratings

idghayzoos ,

Most researched interviewer ever

I thought I would never hear an interviewer who did more research than Larry King, but I have to say that Sean Dillon finds information on his guests that most people would require a professional background search to achieve. Sean’s show is filled with these surprising gems that his guests are almost always thrilled to talk about. It infuses his already wonderful segments with the passion and enthusiasm that he has for storytelling and the people who are lucky enough to be on his show!

ReenaWatts ,

Sean is the best researcher ever

I am so impressed by Sean and his Beyond the Mic show! Blowed away actually! I love the mix of guests and how he gets people vulnerable

Reena Friedman Watts
Host of the Better Call Daddy Show

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Gets interesting quickly

Sean turns bite-size audio interviews into highly bingable ear candy; really a great podcast that makes the most of it’s brief format. Personal favorite episodes are Stephan Pastis and the new Grant Morrison one.

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