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

"When you have a youngster standing next to you, especially when that youngster happens to be someone you care about more than anybody else in the world, you do start to see things through different eyes." – Elizabeth Hurley
Welcome Elizabeth and Damien Hurley:We’re joined on the Starline by a family of models and actors. You’ve seen her in "Austin Powers", "The Royals" and "Gossip Girl". Her son has been directing short films since 8 and was in The Royals at 14. She promised him to be in his first feature film and she kept her word in the thriller “Strictly Confidential”. We welcome Elizabeth and Damien Hurley
Friends, let’s go Beyond the Mic “Strictly Confidential” is a story of sex, betrayal and murder. Elizabeth, there are plenty of stories people will say about this movie, but boring isn’t one. Did working on this film change your perspective on moviemaking?
Damien, what was the biggest challenge as a director especially directing you know who?
Elizabeth, you’ve called working with Damien “liberating” why?
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. Damien, one thing your mom nagged about growing up?
2. Elizabeth, best gift your son ever gave you?
3. Elizabeth, favorite color?
4. Damien, best place to think?
5. Elizabeth, how many different bikinis from your line did you sneak into the movie?
6. Damien, which star would you like to direct next?
7. Elizabeth, favorite breed of dog?
8. Damien, your dream was to film your 1st feature film starring your mother. What’s your next dream?
The Family Sized Two Big Questions:Did this 1st movie give you both comfort in working again on another project?
Will the Monarchy survive in twenty years?
The Wrap:Elizabeth has each one of Damien’s handmade cards, Damien couldn’t keep his room clean to save is life growing up. They want you to watch the thriller “Strictly Confidential”. Elizabeth &  Damien Hurley 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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"I said, at least this shit knows it's shit. In Hollywood, there's a lot of people that think that they're the shit, but they're actually the shit, if you know what I mean."
Welcome Scott Valentine:We’re joined on the Starline by an actor, voice actor and producer. You’ve seen him in “Family Ties”, “Demon Lover” and ‘The Unborn II”. Once told he would never walk again after an accident, he’s thriving as the Head of Production at Red Coral Universe. We welcome Scott Valentine.
Ayyy Scott, let’s go Beyond the Mic. Red Coral Universe is an artist first streaming platform. Who pitched who on this idea and why is it so groundbreaking?
You have more than 15 years in the field of financial structuring and business consulting. How did managing and helping businesses help you today with Red Coral?
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. When playing Nick in Family Ties, how much did you bench?
2. You have faced adversity in your life, who’s the one person who has offered their hand to lift you up when you have fallen the most?
3. Best place in Saratoga Springs?
4. What’s the one thing you’ve done in your life, you treasure the most?
5. Favorite thing you got from your kids growing up?
6. Last show you binged watched?
7. Did you ever think about launching an idea on Kickstarter?
8. Which movie in your opinion has the best special effects?
One Big Questions:What’s the best thing and worst thing about Hollywood?
The Wrap:He loves going around Caroline Street, cannot get enough love from his kids and last binge watched Ozark.
Scott where can people find Red Coral Universe?
Scott, thanks for taking the time to talk with us today.
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"It's a show that really pushes the limit as far as creativity, and I get inspired by that."
Welcome Chef Eric Adjepong: We’re joined on the Starline by a chef, TV personality, author and Save the Children ambassador. You’ve seen him on Alex vs America, Chopped, Top Chef and more. If you got the hustle, he has the game.  We welcome host of “Wildcard Kitchen” on Food Network Chef Eric Adjepong.
Eric, let’s go Beyond the Mic. Wildcard Kitchen is 3 chefs betting their own money with your twisted culinary deck of cards. Why does this show challenge others in a new and fun way?
Even though it’s taped in the Food Network kitchens after hours so it has a fight club feel…
Eric, which wild card was too easy in your mind so far and which was too hard?
The ice cream machine is always a brutal test. How has this game helped elevate your own cooking and would you step in for an episode?
The Rockin' 8:It’s time for the Rockin’ 8, it’s MY game, 8 random questions, answer with the first thing that comes to your mind. There is no Pressure.
1. What’s your daughter Lennox’s favorite type of pancake to make?
2. Do you have a name for your 1st cookbook yet?
3. One dish you haven’t mastered yet?
4. Place you love to go to clear your mind?
5. Person you haven’t cooked with but would love to?
6. What’s the one (non-knife) item you have to have in the kitchen, no matter what?
7. Favorite meal, breakfast, lunch or dinner?
8. Best place on the Providence campus?
One Big Question:You believe in giving back supporting children’s charities. If you could snap your fingers and solve one world issue for children, what is it?
Why should people watch Wildcard Kitchen?
The Wrap:Eric Adjepong loves a lumberjack breakfast, needs cardamom and nutmeg in pancakes and wants you to watch Wildcard Kitchen on the Food Network. Eric thanks for taking the time to talk with us today
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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.
And that my friends is a Beyond the Mic Short Cut.


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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.
And that my friends is a Beyond the Mic Short Cut.


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