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"We all come from different backgrounds and everyone has their own unique way that they began interacting with anime and manga." - Leah
"Anime is penetrating the culture... Only about 25% of my generation in Gen Z is actually following the NFL, whereas 42% are watching anime weekly." - LeAlec
Welcome Leah President & LeAlec Murray National Anime Day happens every April 15th and we’re joined on the Starline by co-hosts of “The Anime Effect” podcast. One is a brand manager living his life one pixel at a time, the other is a writer, editor and acolyte of all things geek. We welcome Leah President and LeAlec Murray.
Friends, let’s go Beyond the Mic. The goal of “The Anime Effect” is to spotlight a niche entertainment form in the past and show its impact on current pop culture. Why was that important to do?
How has anime changed your life?
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. Since we have two guests, we’ll alternate questions.
1. Leah, first manga you ever read?
2. LeAlec, last manga you ever read?
3. Leah, favorite memory as a James Scholar at the University of Illinois Urbana - Champaign
4. LeAlec, since one of your 1st jobs was a Game Stop store manager, favorite video game of all time?
5. Leah, what’s the one translation error that annoys you the most?
6. LeAlec, favorite anime soundtrack?
7. Leah, which is more likely: Dracula or a Werewolf?
8. LeAlec, if you could teach a class, what would be the subject?
Sneaking in A Few More:What’s the anime or manga you would recommend to a beginner?
LeAlec, Can Anime be for everyone?
One Big Question:Dubbing is one of the biggest hot button issues in your community. What’s your thoughts on it?
Where can people find you and The Anime Effect online?
The Wrap:Leah thinks Dracula is more likely and LeAlec the Afro Samauri soundtrack, and they want you to listen to “The Anime Effect” where can people find it?
Leah President and LeAlec Murray thanks for taking the time to talk with us today and a special note, all of my questions today came from my daughter Shelby who is a Crunchyroll fan.
And that my friends is a Beyond the Mic Short Cut.


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"I wanted to hear how, from them, what they were doing to help people in their other parts of America, not just inside the Beltway."
Welcome Saleha Mohsin:We’re joined on the Starline by the Senior Washington Correspondent for Bloomberg News. She’s interview treasury secretaries in planes, trains and automobiles. Her latest project examines one big story each week. The author of “Paper Soldiers” and host of “Big Take: DC,” we welcome Saleha Mohsin.
Saleah, let’s go Beyond the Mic. Every Thursday you release a story that shaped Washington and has potential consequences for around the world. Why was created this project important to you?
You’ve worked for The Daily Mirror, Businessweek, and blogged for the Christian Science Monitor. How has the last 10 years with Bloomberg changed the way you see news and how it is covered?
What’s the one story you are working on for a future Big Take: DC podcast that you consider interesting?
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 happens next, debt limit raised or government shutdown?
2. Favorite memory of North Cape?
3. Last non-financial based book you’ve read?
4. Yes, No or Kinda: Does economic sanctions actually stop bad actors from achieving their goals?
5. Do you go to Ikea for the meatballs or to shop?
6. Favorite type of yogurt?
7. Person you are the closest with at Bloomberg News that you don’t work directly with?
8. Favorite Halloween costume that wasn’t a Pakistani princess?
Sneaking In Two More:Looking back at your time at University of Cincinnati, how did writing at the school newspaper prepare you for today?
How does the podcast help others?
One Big Question:What’s the biggest upcoming potential financial nightmare that people aren’t talking about but they should?
The Wrap:Saleha Mohsin wants you to read her book “Paper Soldiers” listen to her podcast “Big Take: DC” and don’t touch the Milano cookies at her local grocery store, cause they are meant for her.
Saleha, thanks for taking the time to talk with us today.
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"Music brings us together like no other medium can."
Welcome John Ondrasik We’re joined on the Starline by a hockey fan that loves to sing. He’s working with the Tullman family foundation for the “Music Matters Challenge” which offers a winner $10,000 and the opportunity to pick a music teacher to win three years of salary. We welcome the Grammy nominated John Ondrasik of Five for Fighting.
John, let’s go Beyond the Mic. You don’t have to sell me on the importance of a music teacher as my son is about to graduate and become one. How has music changed your life and how do you want it to change others?
Why is music education in danger now and one of the 1st things administrators want to cut?
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. Last L.A. Kings game you went to live?
2. You know piano, guitar, and harmonica. What instrument have you thought of learning next?
3. Best place on the UCLA campus?
4. Which song you’ve written didn’t get the love you thought it should?
5. You’ve given Ted talks and helped others, but what’s the one thing you just can’t do?
6. Favorite place you’ve done a show at?
7. One person you would like to work with you haven’t done so yet?
8. Will there peace in your time?
Sneaking in a couple more:John, tell me about the teacher, other than your mother, that changed your life?
Why does music touch your soul?
One Big Question:The music industry has changed since you began and you’ve changed the way you approach it. How has music changed for the better and the worse since you’ve started?
How can people get information about the Music Matters Challenge?
The Wrap:His mom made him play Tony in West Side Story, wanted to play sax and wants you to take part of the Music Matters Challenge. John Ondrasik thanks for taking the time to talk with us today.
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"Every moment of every day is precious. And every moment you don't spend living, really living, is a moment you spend dying. Life is action. We are what we do."
Welcome Brent UnderwoodWe’re joined on the Starline by an author, entrepreneur and owner of Cerro Gordo Mines. His book “Ghost Town Living” discusses living on a mountain above Death Valley with no running water, seven cats, six goats, maybe a ghost or two and a whole bunch of adventures. We welcome Brent Underwood.
Brent, let’s go Beyond the Mic. Before you moved to Death Valley, you dug through loans to see what underlying assets was worth and could some New York hedge fund would buy it, foreclose and turn it into a Chili’s. How did that job take your heart and soul?
1.4 million dollars, you bet your life savings on fires, floods, earthquakes and a ghost town. Why Brent?
“I was overcome by a profound sense of camaraderie. Belonging. True community. It was something I had never experienced.” How did the one moment of finding water in the mine change you forever?
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 like to ski or snowboard?
2. Building a Ghost Down in California, a hostel in Austin, what draws you to a place?
3. Favorite song from “Pretty Lights”?
4. Last baseball game you attended was where?
5. Favorite place to relax at Florida State?
6. How long did it take to record your audiobook 900 feet underground?
7. How long did it take you to run the Cerro Gordo Silver 8 Mile Run?
8. Before you published your ground breaking masterpiece “Putting My Foot Down”, did you get a pedicure?
The Back Half:You once said “People that can’t enjoy life can’t create places for people to enjoy life.” What bring you joy right now other than further progress on rebuilding Cerro Gordo?
How has people finding you online in social media / and the passion you transfer you have shared them to make you feel?
What’s the one thing you have to drive miles to get that you need?
One Big Question:Every week you poured your deepest fears, hopes, dreams and nightmares online. And people responded. “Every moment of every day is precious, and every moment you don’t spend living, really living, is a moment you spend dying. Life is action. We are what we do.” What’s
your next dream?
Where can people find out more about Cerro Gordo?
The Wrap:It took Brent Underwood three days to record his book 900 feet underground, loves to snowboard and wants you to read “Ghost Town Living”. Brent Underwood, thanks for taking the time to talk with us today.
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"There's never been a single foot of film that I have shot with Denzel Washington that couldn't be right in the movie."
Welcome Ed ZwickWe’re joined on the Starline by film director, Oscar winner, producer and screenwriter. He has directed "Glory", "Legends of the Fall"among many films. His NYT Bestselling memoir written during COVID is “Hits, Flops and Other Illusions: My Fourtysomething Years in Hollywood.” We welcome author Ed Zwick.
Ed, let’s go Beyond the Mic. Your life is always going, full of activity, but during the pandemic, everything shut down. You couldn’t do anything and you, like myself, do not handle calm or breaks. How did writing this book help your mental state?
In this book you “ended up highlighting what moviemaking has taught me about life”. What lesson did you leave out?
How has this book freed you from the question directors ask themselves throughout their career of “Who am I”?
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. Does it scare you that your first film “Special Bulletin” from 1983 on a terrorist nightmare in Charleston seems almost potential today?
2. You’ve been moved by such skilled actors / actresses in your career. Which one of them shocked you the most?
3. Who taught you to be free in your creativity?
4. You started directing theater when you were 15. What’s your favorite Broadway musical of all time?
5. Which is your favorite black and white movie of all time?
6. You told people you were going to name drop in your book, but how many others could you have dropped?
7. Favorite topping on nachos?
8. How many notebooks do you have and do you want the world to see them when you are gone?
Sneaking in One More:How has Hollywood changed you and how have you changed Hollywood?
What one tip would you tell yourself if you could go back in time when your career first began?
One Big Question:If a young filmmaker takes your book as more than a guide but as a compelling manual, what one key thing do you want them to remember?
The Wrap:Sidney Pollack taught him to be creative, loves A Chorus Line and wants you to read “Hits, Flops and Other Illusions: My Fourtysomething Years in Hollywood.” Ed Zwick thanks for taking the time to talk with us today.
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Step into the world of crime fiction with E.A. Aymar on Beyond the Mic. Unravel the secrets of 'When She Left' and delve deep into the mind of the author in this Beyond the Mic Short Cut.
Welcome E.A. Aymar We’re joined on the Starline by a man who despises unpredictability but loves March Madness. The owner of the “Crime Fiction Works” newsletter. His latest thriller “When She Left” has been called “crime fiction at its finest.” We welcome E.A. Aymar.
E. A. , let’s go Beyond the Mic. From your book “If you kept a low profile and hid your crimes with even a slight degree of competence, no one would catch you.” You’ve written multiple dark thrillers. How easy and hard is it writing about crimes you’ve never committed, right?
You talk about imagination, why is writing both female and male perspectives challenging?
Lucky suffers from crying fits and panic attacks, how has his fight to rebuild a family life a theme you relate to?
The Rockin' 8:He despises unpredictability, but alas 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 a dog?
2. When reading a book for Crime Fiction Works, what overarching theme touches you and makes you love a book?
3. Is there a character of yours you had to rewrite several times because they didn’t feel right? 
4. Favorite place to take your son to relax?
5. How many times did you have to promise your editor not to tinker with your book?
6. Which young writer inspires you today?
7. Favorite comic book of all time?
8. Place you want to go on a vacation?
Sneaking in one more:When you got the first copy of your finished book in hand, what were your emotions?
One Big Question:“Love is worth killing for” but what is writing worth to you?
The Wrap:He loves playing video games with his son, vacationing Arizona and wants you to read “When She Left.” The talented E. A. Aymar thanks for taking the time to talk with us today,
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