Nobody had ever asked Scott Spiezio about the week he was born. Six days later, his dad played his last game. He went quiet. "I should ask him about that." buff.ly/9nb6CGl
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"I want my daughter Deia to have that kind of compassion." Ryan's spent seventeen years coaching founders and public figures. Find out about “Waking Up with Ryan” in this Beyond the Mic Short Cut. buff.ly/24NQKDM
Thea Glassman loved Dawson’s Creek for the love story, Switzerland for vacation and wants you to read “Who's That Girl: The Definitive History of New Girl”. Max Greenfield wants to be remembered one way... buff.ly/642GjaC
Entertainment journalist Thea Glassman spent two and a half years interviewing the cast, writers, and crew of New Girl to write Who's That Girl: The Untold, Definitive History of New Girl. In this episode, she talks about what drew her to the show ... buff.ly/642GjaC
Billy West has 45 years of voices to choose from : Bugs Bunny, Fry, Stimpy, the Red M&M ... And for his own memoir's audiobook, he used none of them, reading it in his real, unvarnished voice because anything else would've sounded fake. buff.ly/ibkqI7d
Before acting, Hébert spent years in casting, then worked as a horse wrangler and a band manager, and says both still shape how he runs his own career. Listen Now: beyondthemic.com/2026/07/1522...
Billy West listens to classical music to relax the voices, enjoyed playing a telecaster and wants you to read “Voice-A-Versa: Finding My Voice(s) Behind the Mic”. buff.ly/ibkqI7d
I stood up once. Now I'm back to sitting down with people who actually answer the question. Beyond the Mic, available wherever you find podcasts.
She wrapped meat at her family's shop before she ever wrapped a joke. 27 years before the world caught on. Leanne Morgan goes Beyond the Mic on the wait that made her funny. #leannemorgancomedy buff.ly/KhUoSpR
What do Succession’s writers, ABBA, and Michelin kitchens have in common? Dr. Ron Friedman analyzed 100k data points to prove why the best teams work less together. He joins Beyond the Mic to talk Superteams, calendar bloat, and the question that caught him off guard. buff.ly/tQKOW7d
John PayCheck: "Those Weren't My Accomplishments." Growing up around a country music legend doesn't mean the success feels like yours. John PayCheck opens up about carrying a famous last name—and finding his own path. Let’s go Beyond the Mic. beyondthemic.com/2026/06/1501...
Bob Dylan had the best catering, passed out after playing with Bryan Lee and wants you the hear “Ledbetter Heights: The 30th Anniversary Sessions”. Kenny Wayne Shepherd goes Beyond the Mic.
"Nobody pushed me to become the musician I am. I did it because I loved it." — Kenny Wayne Shepherd
Kenny Wayne Shepherd went back into the studio at forty-seven with the same guitars he used at seventeen. Same songs. Completely different recording. In our conversation, he talked about what it…
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Zoie Tannous spent five years managing healthcare operations in New York while quietly keeping a theater career alive on the side. A year and a half ago she almost went home. ALMOST! She didn't, and now she's starring in the national tour of Clue. Let's go Beyond the Mic.
"There's a whole show happening on stage and a whole show happening behind the scenes."
A year and a half ago, Zoie Tannous was sitting on her couch in pajamas, answering work emails, and wondering if it was time to give up on the dream. She didn't. Now she's starring in the national…
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Kenny Albert has called some of the biggest moments in sports. But the part that stayed with me was how simple it all started. A kid, a tape recorder, and a love for the game that never left.
“I never really feel like I’m going to work.”
Kenny Albert doesn’t over complicate it. Preparation matters, sure. The hours stack up. But underneath all of it, there’s something simpler driving him , he still loves it. You can hear it when he…
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Kaitlyn O'Leary joins the show to talk about life on the road with the Tony Award-winning musical Hadestown. Whether you’re a theater nerd or just love a good story about sticking it out until the dream hits, this one is for you.
"Don't ask your mom to skip dance class."
Kaitlyn O'Leary is currently living the dream on the national tour of Hadestown, If you ask her what the best part is, she won’t point to the standing ovations. She’ll tell you about the "family…
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I've taken a week off from posting just because. Sometimes it's good to just look at the moon and run your feet through the grass outside. After pulling the goat heads from my feet and reminding myself never to do that again, I'll be back with new episodes of Beyond the Mic on Saturday.
Clean comedy isn’t safe. It’s sharp. Comedian Henry Cho explains why telling stories without crossing lines might be harder than ever. But worth it! Let's go Beyond the Mic!
Comedy hits different on Broadway. Brian Kalinowski found out and explains why Mrs. Doubtfire isn’t just singing and dancing. It is about timing, nerves, trust, and hiding out in the main dressing room watching TikTok. Let's go Beyond the Mic with Brian Kalinowski!
Some conversations slow you down in a good way. Evan Nikolas Fields talks about fear, trust, and waiting for the moment that finally feels earned. Time to talk about Angel Studios “The Wayfinders” Beyond the Mic. Available on Spotify or Apple Podcasts now!
Dax Devlon-Ross opens up about the case that still follows him home, the friendship at the center of it, and why he's been changed. Honest answers, but the Rockin’ 8 had a few lighter beats too. Let's take a Beyond the Mic Short Cut on "Crying Wolf" Now available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!
Janet McTeer has played some of the most powerful women on stage and screen. Kat McAllister. Marian Henry. Nora Helmer. Soon, Minerva McGonagall. But when I asked her which character fuels her most, the answer wasn't what I expected. She's thoughtful, funny and protective of her work and life.
Vondie Curtis Hall didn’t take “Sheepdog” for the credit. He took it for the veterans who never got a voice. Let’s take a Beyond the Mic Short Cut.
Vondie Curtis Hall on Service, Storytelling, and Hope with his Film "Sheepdog"
Some roles are about the paycheck. Others are about responsibility. This was about the latter. Vondie Curtis Hall joins Beyond the Mic to talk about why his movie “Sheepdog” mattered to him…
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Actor and director Vondie Curtis Hall joins us promoting his powerful new film "Sheepdog". He explains why honoring Vietnam veterans mattered so deeply to him. Let's take a Beyond the Mic Short Cut with Vondie Curtis Hall. beyondthemic.com/2026/01/1388...
Vondie Curtis Hall on Service, Storytelling, and Hope with his Film "Sheepdog"
Some roles are about the paycheck. Others are about responsibility. This was about the latter. Vondie Curtis Hall joins Beyond the Mic to talk about why his movie “Sheepdog” mattered to him personally...
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Michael John Wagner was a ball boy for the Steelers, had a manager sell his 1st guitar and wants you him portray Bjorn in “Mania: The ABBA Tribute”. buff.ly/zba2RAV
How ABBA Music Crosses Generations with Michael John Wagner from “Mania”
From perfecting a Swedish accent (it took six months) to life on the road we talk about it all. Add Michael tackling the Rockin’ 8 and a deeply personal moment about his late Pap John. Let’s go…
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Tour life isn’t just curtain calls and applause. Actor Connor Sullivan joins me while starring as August in "Water for Elephants". Geometry turned Connor Sullivan to the arts. He talks about his routine, growth, and the quiet moments that shape him. Let's go Beyond the Mic!
Connor Sullivan on "Water for Elephants" and Storytelling
Actor and singer Connor Sullivan joins Beyond the Mic while touring nationally with "Water for Elephants". From Disney and Broadway to life on the road, Connor opens up about storytelling, routine,…
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Country music has changed. He has noticed it over the years. He also sees hope and names names. This one’s worth your time. Take twenty minutes and go Beyond the Mic with Neal McCoy.
"I am a proud to be a Texan, and once you're born and raised there, it's all you know."
Forty-five years of marriage. A lifetime in country music. Even with all that, he's still figuring things out. Neal McCoy joins us Beyond the Mic to talk love, grandkids and the moments that shaped…
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Jonathan Goldstein loves sitting in the book stacks at Concordia, thinks Paul Giamatti would play him in the movie of his life and wants you to listen to his podcast “Heavyweight”. Listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts right now or
"My feeling is that this business of offering a glimpse behind the curtain can be used to create a more personal and intimate radio."
We talk about vulnerability, creative doubt, and why sharing honest stories still matter today. Plus, we'll sneak in a Rockin' 8 with favorite albums to mullets and Casablanca. Let's take a Beyond…
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As 2026 begins, I would like to thank the incredible people around the world who have supported my work in 2025 and into the future. I hope to continue to make you think, laugh, smile and be entertained this year. May God bless you and keep you safe. Happy New Year!