Beyond the Mic with Sean Dillon

"It just makes it a lot easier to function in general. You know, I just am so grateful for the gift of music."Welcome Duane Betts:We’re joined on the Starline by a singer, songwriter and guitarist. Out on the road with the Ninth Annual Allman Betts Family Revival Tour we welcome Duane Betts.Duane, let’s go Beyond the Mic. When people see the Allman Betts Family Revival, what do you want them to experience?Why has working with Devon such been a blessing for you? "It’s a magical feeling being alive. There’s darkness but there is so much beauty in this big world. Nature never disappoints. It’s never wrong. It just is…. And that’s enough for me." How has the way you see the world change these last couple of years without your dad?How did your dad help your love of music?The Rockin' 8:Duane Betts from Ninth Annual Allman Betts Family Revival Tour. It’s time for the Rockin’ 8, 8 random questions, just trust your first instinct. There is no Pressure. 1. Ever a member of Colombia House Music Club? 2. Favorite album that isn’t yours or your dads? 3. Best thing about a dog? 4. Favorite concert you went to as a fan? 5. Best place to play a show at? 6. First guitar you ever played and who gave it to you? 7. Who is the one person you would love to play a show with?  8. How do you drink your coffee? The Back Half:You’ve finally released your solo album “Wild & Precious Life” and have been a guitar picker for hire. Why was a solo project important for you? How comfortable was working in the recording studio and what did you take away from it?Who inspires you musically currently?Who doesn’t get the credit you think they deserve?What’s the one funny moment from the tour?One Big Question:How has your sobriety changed the way you see your music? The Impossible Question:If you could recreate one moment again with your late dad, what would it be?The Wrap:He originally a drummer, loves Smashing Pumpkins and wants you to experience the Ninth Annual Allman Betts Family Revival Tour. Duane Betts 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/privacyPodtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

"Being an actor means you have very little control over your own life. You're sort of spending most of your time sitting around waiting for the phone to ring."Welcome Jefferson WhiteWe’re joined on the Starline by an actor and producer. You’ve seen him on “Chicago P.D.”, “Eileen”, “Civil War” and might have acted with a cowboy hat here and there. His latest movie is “Drink and Be Merry”. We welcome Jefferson White.Jefferson, let’s go Beyond the Mic. You’ve said “All films are a labor of love. This one is very special to me.” How long did it take your friends asking before you said yes? “You’re in the business of misery my friend.” What made Chet different?How many bars have you been in where you’ve seen the type of regulars like in “Drink and Be Merry”?The Rockin' 8:Jefferson White from ““Drink and Be Merry” joins us Beyond the Mic and it’s time for the Rockin’ 8, 8 random questions, just trust your first instinct. There is no Pressure. 1. Does it hurt not seeing Iowa State in the Big 12 football championship? 2. Best thing about Mount Vernon? 3. One thing your wife Casey depends on you to do? 4. Favorite thing for you to photograph? Instant Followup: First camera you got and do you still have it? 5. Longest hike you’ve been on was how long? 6. Would you rather live in Brooklyn, Iowa or Yellowstone? 7. What was harder: riding a horse, holding the semen collector or pouring out fake booze? 8. Best thing in Guthrie Texas? One Big Question:What’s the one thing that people don’t know about you but they would be surprised by?The Wrap:He wrecked his rental car in Guthrie, loves his Nikon F10 and wants you to see “Drink and Be Merry”Jefferson White, 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/privacyPodtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

"There's a lot of talk about the kind of K-shaped economy...not everybody's doing great here."Welcome David Gura:We’re joined on the Starline by an award winning journalist. You’ve seen his work on NBC News, MSNBC and now tackles everything on what’s shaping the world’s economies as co-host of “The Big Take Daily” with Bloomberg. We welcome David Gura.David, let’s go Beyond the Mic. "The Big Take Daily" has tackled everything from AI and the boom of Doodles to Biotech Power race and China. How does this podcast challenge you on a daily basis?Which episode recently was one that you found specifically interesting?David, was there one story that someone pitched that you weren’t sure of but the final result completely changed your mind?How has your work on “The Big Take Daily” changed you as a journalist?The Rockin' 8:David Gura wants you to listen to “The Big Take Daily” podcast and he joins us Beyond the Mic. It’s time for the Rockin’ 8, 8 random questions, just trust your first instinct. There is no Pressure.1. Last baseball game you attended was where with which two teams playing?2. Favorite performer at the Telluride Bluegrass festival?3. Your first fiddle was what and do you still have it?4. Favorite type of beer is a lager, ale, pilsner, porter or what?5. Do you know where your Martha’s Vineyard 2nd prize ribbon for baking bread is right now?6. Longest run you ever did was where and do you remember your time?7. Do you remember your first article at The Cornell Daily Sun?  8. Best memory as an intern for NPR’s “All Things Considered”?Sneaking in A Couple More:What’s the one thing young journalists need to do in your opinion?Is there one story that people aren’t talking about that they really should?What is the key moment coming up for the future of the world?One Big Question:Who is the one person not related to you who influenced you as a journalist and you hope you make proud every day?The Wrap:His dad gave him his first fiddle, love’s a delicious IPA and was almost a cartoonist. David Gura wants you to listen to “The Big Take Daily” podcast. David 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/privacyPodtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

"You’re giving the audience a little bit of yourself, you know, so folks think I’m a mean guy in real life. I am. Or no, I’m not. I’m not a mean guy."Welcome Sherman Augustus:We’re joined on the Starline by a son, dad, director, musician, producer, former football player, Taekwondo black belt and does some acting on the side. His latest role is Lt. Colonel Jack Sullivan in “Stranger Things”. We welcome Sherman Augustus.Sherman, let’s go Beyond the Mic. This cast is a who’s who of stars. What made this role one you loved from the get go? Your character is on the hunt for Eleven / Jane. How has working with Millie Bobby Brown and the rest of this cast special for you?You’ve portrayed characters in “Dexter”, the “NCIS” world and even “Murder, She Wrote”. Has this role soothed your recurring acting itch, or is there another future role we will be talking about soon?The Rockin' 8:Sherman Augustus from “Stranger Things” joins us for the Rockin’ 8, 8 random questions, just trust your first instinct. There is no Pressure. 1. Do you prefer a joint lock or a choke hold? 2. Which role from your past is the one you loved other then Jack? 3. Which character of your “Daughter of Django” graphic novel was your favorite? 4. When on a plane do you prefer a window, aisle or middle seat? 5. Where is your place in the desert that gives you peace? 6. What was your dream car growing up? 7. Did anything find its way to your home from either the Into the Badlands or Stranger Things set? 8. Yes, No or Maybe: Have you ever talked about Fight Club? One Big Question:How did the way you see your character in “Stranger Things” change from audition to now?The Wrap:He loves Joshua Tree, choke holds and wants you to watch Season 5 of Stranger Things. Sherman Augustus 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/privacyPodtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

"The influence of two specific conferences has kind of threatened the depth of college football."Welcome Bill Connelly:We’re joined on the Starline by an ESPN writer, podcaster, nerd and author of three books. His latest one is on college football’s shifting landscape and exploding influence in “Forward Progress: The Definitive Guide to the Future of College Football”. We welcome Bill Connelly.Bill, let’s go Beyond the Mic. The future of college football is in the hands of the College Sports Commission. Texas Tech’s Cody Campbell wants order and protections for the chaos of college sports. Is there one thing that you agree with Cody Campbell and one you disagree with?One of my favorite mentions from your “Podcast Ain’t Played Nobody”, is “This sport hates usurpers”. Which is the bigger usurper right now, the SEC, the Big 10 or the college football playoff committee?You had the Red Raiders at 3rd in the opening SP+ ratings of the Big 12 at the beginning of the season, what changed?The worst kept secret in college football was teams have been paying for players for a while. Why is Texas Tech getting the bad rap for attacking the portal like they did last year while Indiana and Ohio State did the same?Don’t hate the player. Hate the game, in your book you discuss NIL fatigue “The NCAA just had to accept it. So did boosters: booster fatigue, stemming from programs asking the same rich donors for a little more and a little more, over and over, has quickly become an issue for a lot of schools”. At what point was NIL gone from the kids making a buck to paying the kids to play?“Forward Progress: The Definitive Guide to the Future of College Football” is the book, Bill Connelly is the author and The Rockin' 8:It’s time for the Rockin’ 8, 8 random questions, just trust your first instinct. There is no Pressure. 1. Best non power 4 football game you’ve ever attended? 2. Who wins in a college basketball analytics steel cage match, Ken Pomeroy, Sean Oliver or Erik Haslam?3. Best course you took at Missouri? 4. First concert you ever went to was who and where? 5. Best thing about your rescue dogs? 6. Which upset is more likely to happen, Michigan over Ohio State, Texas over Texas A&M or Auburn over Alabama?7. Best Pizza Tree pizza has what on it? 8. Favorite whiskey of all time that isn’t Pappy is? The Impossible Question:In 90 years the Heisman award has been awarded to a true defensive player once. Is it truly representative of the best player in college football or the best offensive player and what will it take for Jacob Rodriguez to get a sniff?The Back Half:“Forward Progress: The Definitive Guide to the Future of College Football” is the book, Bill Connelly is the author and it’s time for the Back Half.Bill, what is the perfect playoff format in your opinion? Why is the transfer portal the best and yet the worst for college football? As a stats nerd, what football stat has lost its meaning in today’s game?So TQBR is the football stat needs more love?Yes, No or Maybe: There will be a super college football league formed in the next 10 years?So what will be the ending of the logjam of the 16 team playoff?Can college football be fixed or it is broken forever?Will private equity destroy college football?Speaking of soccer, what’s your thoughts of the current US Men's National Team?Future development of the team?World Cup thoughts?Your dream college football bracket?What’s your nightmare bracket?One Big Question:If you were made college football commissioner and had sweeping powers to change the sport for the better, what 3 changes would you make?The Wrap:He loves Kimchi Pizza Pie, craves a Texas Tech / Indiana national championship and want you to read his book “Forward Progress: The Definitive Guide to the Future of College Football” Bill Connelly 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/privacyPodtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp