By Beyond the Mic with Sean Dillon
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"I evolved, you know, when I was growing up, I love cooking, but I didn't want it to be my main thing."
Welcome Big Moe CasonWe’re joined on the Starline by a veteran of the USS Missouri, former water treatment operator and then he had a hankering for a challenge. So he faced off against some of the most famous pit-masters in America and won. His book is “Big Moe’s Big Book of BBQ”. We welcome Marlando “Big Moe” Cason.
Moe, let’s go Beyond the Mic. 75 tasty recipes passed down through your family and you were a water treatment operator? Why didn’t you start cooking from the get go?
What is the one mistake most rookie pit-masters make?
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. Best thing about Grandma Margaret?
2. One thing you love about Des Moines, Iowa?
3. How do you eat corn up and down or side to side?
4. What was your first pit and do you still have it?
5. Last road trip you took in your 1969 Dodge Superbee?
6. How do you drink your coffee?
7. As a pit-master you like smoke, so what’s your favorite cigar?
8. Biggest Bull Red you have ever caught?
Sneaking in One More:How has your kids helped you on this road and what do you want for their future?
Two Sizzling Questions:Who was the one person in the Navy that helped you make you the man you are today?
What’s the one thing you are still trying to perfect cooking?
Where can people find you online?
The Wrap:“Big Moe” eats his corn from side to side, doesn’t have his 1st pit and wants you to read his book “Big Moe’s Big Book of BBQ”. We thank Marlando Cason for taking the time to talk with us today.
WRECK EM! I’ll see you down the road
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We’re joined on the Starline by the winner of Pulitzer, Polk and several other prestigious awards. His latest project examines the world of power and privilege. Ten thirty minute episodes separate secrets from those who are hiding it. Host of “Fallen Angels” podcast reminds us to forget about “Jake, it’s Chinatown”, we welcome author Paul Pringle.
Paul, let’s go Beyond the Mic. What was the 1st sign that everything wasn’t kosher of a drug abusing dean at USC?
USC has had scandals in the last ten years involving: conspiracy and bribery, medical school accreditation revoked, the Varsity Blues scandal, drug cavorting medical school dean, sexual abuse by campus gynecologist and sexual abuse by campus physician. I know people call the West Coast “La-la land” but did USC made investigating them easy money for journalists?
With all the problems, why didn’t USC tighten down all the problems going on there?
How difficult was it when you’re not only fighting USC, the city but not 1 or 2 but 3 editors from the L.A. Times that were later fired?
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. Favorite crime novel of all time?
2. What’s the hardest lesson for you to teach a kid when you were a journalism instructor at Cal State Northridge?
3. Favorite place to write stories for the Daily Collegian at Penn State?
4. Do you remember the topic of your 1st article as a LA stringer for the Dallas Morning News and Tampa Tribune?
5. Best thing about your wife Joanna? Her patience
6. Who is the young journalist that we should be reading today?
7. What’s the one hobby you enjoy when you aren’t uncovering bad actors?
8. Have you ever entered a talent contest?
The Back Half:What was the one fact that amazed you from everything you discovered?
Two Big Questions:Why is it important for institutions charged with protecting the vulnerable continue to challenge authority and in some cases flawed leaders for justice?
What does the word justice mean for you?
How do journalists keep editors from trying to kill a story from happening again?
The Wrap:Earning people’s trust is the biggest lesson for journalists, plays music to relax and wants you read his book “Bad City” and listen to his podcast “Fallen Angels”. Author, podcaster, from the L.A. Times Paul Pringle, thanks for taking the time to talk with us today.
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"The NBA has sprawled outwards. If you rewatch games that Jordan dominated in the early nineties, it looks like clowns and sort of a taxicab, like just a bunch of dudes clustered up in the paint fighting for each other."
Welcome Kirk GoldsberryWe’re joined on the Starline by a former cartographer for FEMA, Vice President of Strategic Research for the San Antonio Spurs, current head analyst for Team USA. The UT professor and NYT best-selling author of “Sprawlball” has a new book out “Hoop Atlas”. We welcome Kirk Goldsberry.
Kirk, let’s go Beyond the Mic. I didn’t get even to page 1 and found something I’ve been harping on for years, that the mid ranger jumper was endangered as the NBA has moved to chunking and dunking. How has the pro game evolved and in some cases devolved from when you first started watching the game?
Teams look at terms like offensive and defensive efficiency on a daily basis. How has analytics helped and hurt basketball from the playground to the NBA?
(speaking of prettier)You’ve made plenty of graphics over the years showing all sorts of information. Which one is your favorite and which one did you have to tweak the most over the years?
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. Favorite course at Penn State?
2. Which one basketball stat do you love and loath?
3. One or the other – to help the NBA either move back the 3 point line or move to FIBA rules?
4. Are you in favor or against the NBA in season tournament?
5. Where are your seats in Pastime National Park and can you still order the maps?
6. What was the biggest problem for the Lakers?
7. Yes, No or Kinda : Do NBA refs understand what a carry is?
8. You’re the associate director for the Center for Leadership & Ethics. Is it ethically fair that the Texas PUF fund exists in its current form?
One Big Question:Who are the top 5 NBA players of all time without any recency bias?
The Wrap:The 3 point line should be moved back, thinks that NBA refs know what a carry is but their never call it and wants you to read his book “Hoop Atlas”. We thank Kirk Goldsberry for taking the time to talk with us today.
Wreck Em! And that my friends is a Beyond the Mic Short Cut.
From solving homicides to captivating readers, Lt. Joe Kenda has done it all. Tune in as we dive into his new novel, 'First Do No Harm,' and his unmatched storytelling skills!
Welcome Lt. Joe KendaMy, My, My…we’re joined on the Starline by a former detective, true crime TV star and author. You’ve seen him in “Homicide Hunter”, “American Detective”. Now you can read his new fiction novel “First Do No Harm”. We welcome Lt. Joe Kenda.
Joe, let’s go Beyond the Mic. You stepped away from “Homicide Hunter”, you drove a bus for special-needs students, then stepped back in with “American Detective”. What reason did you give Kathy to not only return to TV but write two fiction novels?
“This country has an insatiable appetite for narcotics. As long as that exists, there are going to be a lot of killings and a lot of accidental overdoses.” Your book deals with fentanyl. Do you believe we are at the end, the middle or just the sad beginning of the battle with this drug?
You have a remarkable memory of cases and minute facts therein, why was “First Do No Harm” a fiction story you wanted to tell?
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. Favorite weapon manufacturer?
2. What was the best department issued vehicle?
3. How do you drink your coffee?
4. One place you enjoy going on vacation?
5. What’s the one common tell you look for when questioning someone who is lying?
6. How many hours a night do you typically sleep?
7. One thing your wife cooks that you can’t get enough of?
8. We know the boogeyman is real, who is the scariest one you’ve dealt with?
Sneaking in a Couple More:You and your team have solved hundreds of cases, but with 28 unsolved, what’s your happy ending?
How does it feel bringing justice for most of your families cases?
One Big Question:“History is filled with monsters that have always been among us.” What do you have to say to the future homicide hunters to bring monsters to justice?
The Wrap:He doesn’t sleep much, enjoyed his department issued Ford Taurus and wants you to read his book “First Do No Harm”.
Lt. Joe Kenda, thank you for taking the time to talk with us today.
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"I decided in that moment I was either going to become the leader of an elaborate organized crime family or go into Hollywood. And I chose the dirtier path."
Welcome Alex Fumero:We’re joined on the Starline by an Emmy-nominated producer, writer and podcaster. You’ve seen his work on HBO and Fusion. His latest project examines stories behind Latino movies over the last several decades. He loved watching TV with his abuelita and wants you to listen to “More than a Movie” podcast. We welcome Alex Fumero
Alex, let’s go Beyond the Mic. Your life in TV was filled with a need to create. How does “More than a Movie” help not only your creative side, but the ability to honor the creatives who shone bright in Latino Cinema?
How did examining Edward James Olmos, Andy Garcia and Lou Diamond Phillips change the way you saw yourself?
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. Favorite role in experimental theater in New York?
2. Which comedian makes you laugh with just a smile?
3. Favorite memory of Sundance?
4. Best thing about your friend Kareem?
5. Favorite class from NYU?
6. Best thing about your dog?
7. One sports moment that you will always remember?
8. Best thing about your wife?
Sneaking a couple more:How did your immigrant parents shape you in the man you are today?
As people listen to each episode, what is the biggest takeaway you want them to get from the show in its entirety?
One Big Question:How has this show changed the way you see and what is the future in Latino Cinema?
Where can people find you online?
The Wrap:He wasted his parents money on a masks class, once played a naked 8 year old and wants you to hear “More than a Movie” Alex Fumero thanks for taking the time to talk with us today.
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"Having these intimate moments of conversation with people not only brings you closer, because it allows you to exchange your heart and tell people how you're feeling, but it also helps you to process it with somebody else."
Welcome Radhi Devlukia:We’re joined on the Starline by a plant based cook, entrepreneur and author of the New York Times bestselling cookbook “Joyfull: Cook Effortlessly Eat Freely Live Radiantly” Her latest project is the podcast “A Really Good Cry”, we welcome Radhi Devlukia
Radhi, this is a safe space and its okay to cry. Let’s go Beyond the Mic. You dive into vulnerability with your guests and yourself in “A Really Good Cry”. When did you struggle 1st with your own vulnerability and allow yourself a really good cry?
As you go through conversations with celebrities, scientists, experts and more you want others to find comfort. Where do you find you comfort in your own 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.
1. Favorite flavor of Juni?
2. How many books have you read this year and how many do you read at one time?
3. What’s the one thing you depend on your husband to do?
4. How many books of journals have you filled out in your life and when was the last time you read your 1st journal?
5. ( You ask this of your listeners, so I’m asking it to you) What’s something that happened to you this week that made you smile?
6. How many apps on your phone do you use on a daily basis?
7. * Be Honest… what’s harder for you? Saying nice things about yourself or saying nice things about others?
8. What’s the one thing people buy that you think is a total waste of money?
The Back Half:What does a really good cry feel like?
You partnered up with the UN World Food Program to support gender equity for a zero hunger world. Why does that topic touch your heart?
How has “A Really Good Cry” changed the way you look at the world?
Why should people listen to “A Really Good Cry”?
What are you still holding inside still?
One Big Question:When was your darkest day of your life and who helped you face that adversity?
The Wrap:She recently found out the power of a smile, hates accounting and wants you to listen to “A Really Good Cry”. Radhi Devlukia thanks for taking the time to talk with us today.
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"The supply chain is a modern miracle, and most of the time, it works incredibly well. But for years, there have been vulnerabilities."
Welcome Peter S Goodman:We’re joined on the Starline by a talented author and journalist who has covered technology, Asia’s economy, the great recession, Brexit and more. He’s reported from nearly 40 countries. How does the wealthiest countries on Earth run out of everything? You’ll find out in “How the World Ran out of Everything”. We welcome author Peter S. Goodman.
Peter, let’s go Beyond the Mic. Trillions of dollars of products were caught up in the global pandemic traffic jam. Was the supply chain that vulnerable to begin with and how can the world not be subject to these failures again?
How did the 1998 deregulation of shipping assist in congestion even today?
Corporations have increased prices across the board for goods with the costs of goods increased. Or is it just larger profits for them?
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. Favorite place to eat when you were based in Shanghai?
2. Yes, No or Maybe: Will Great Britain rejoin the EU in the next 5 years? 10 years?
3. Favorite memory of your time at Reed College?
4. After your time living in Alaska, do you still enjoy salmon and crab?
5. Best New York Mets pitcher you’ve ever seen pitch live?
6. Second best movie after “The Big Lebowski”?
7. Last concert you’ve seen live?
8. Which co-worker of yours deserves more credit than they are getting right now? Why?
Two Big Questions:What’s the one unfounded fear of AI?
What’s the biggest fear you have about future shortages of goods intentional or unintentional from China?
Sneaking in a couple more:How has researching this change the way you look at the supply chain?
What the next topic you want to tackle?
The Wrap:He loves Shintori in Shanghai, the Oregon coast and wants you to read his book “How the World Ran Out Of Everything” Peter S. Goodman, thanks for taking the time to talk with us today.
We’ll always appreciate a review on Apple or Spotify and encourage you to listen to other episode at Beyond the Mic dot Com.
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"The more that you understand your villain's plan or your villain, what your villains want, the better your story is going to end up being."
Welcome Mark Greaney:We’re joined on the Starline by New York Times Bestselling author. Creator of the Gray Man series of books, You’ve seen his work on Netflix his latest thriller is “Sentinel”, we welcome Mark Greaney.
Mark, let’s go Beyond the Mic. Josh Duffy doesn’t look for trouble, but it seems to find him. What makes him such a great character to write?
You do extensive research before you write any book, stunt driving, firearms training and your stories are integrated into today’s events. As the world is changing faster and faster, have you almost created a situation that you thought would be “maybe too impossible for today” that almost came true?
What makes a great story?
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. Favorite non Tom Clancy book you’ve read?
2. Best thing about your three stepchildren?
3. What country that you have written about and visited would you never live in?
4. Best food you had in Ghana?
5. What do you do to cool off on a hot day?
6. One thing your wife will always challenge you about?
7. One thing your dad Ed taught you that you will pass on to your kids?
8. You met your wife Allison for dinner at Café 1912, do you remember what you had for dinner?
The Back Half:My dad and I had the same tradition as you and your father, exchanging Tom Clancy books. How did working with Clancy change the way you see yourself?
Why has writing help you become a better man?
What do you want to take away from the “Sentinel” series
As you are publicizing Sentinel, you have the latest Gray Man novel coming out in February, “Midnight Black”. Your first book took 15 years to write and you fell into every writers trap possible. How did those mistakes made writing easier today?
How many books do you have going on right now?
When you saw the Netflix version of The Gray Man what was your initial thoughts?
How was transforming from when you weren’t social, to the pandemic when none of us were social to finding your wife and having now an instant family change you?
One Big Question:How do you see the world differently after meeting the men and undergoing the training you’ve experienced in writing all these books?
A Question From My Dad:Mark, have you ever written something and then thought, “Clancy would kill me if I wrote it that way?”
The Wrap:His step kids give him as much love as they can, sleeps when it gets too hot and wants you to read his book “Sentinel”. We thank Mark Greaney for taking the time to talk with us today.
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"My favorite memory was probably when we were in the office... just sitting around talking about ideas for the magazine, shooting the breeze, and making jokes."
Welcome RoseMarie Terenzio and Liz McNeil:We’re joined on the Starline by a woman who specializes in strategic communications, crisis management and media relations. She was also personal assistant to JFK Jr. Her tag team writing partner is an editor-at-large at People Magazine where she has worked for 30 years. They’ve teamed up to write “JFK Jr. An Intimate Oral Biography”. We welcome RoseMarie Terenzio and Liz McNeil.
Friends, let’s go Beyond the Mic. July 16th was the 25th anniversary of his death. RoseMarie, what was your favorite memory of JFK Jr.
Liz, as you worked on this project, how did co-writing this help you understand JFK Jr. better?
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. RoseMarie: Who won the “Pass the Pigs” contest at Thanksgiving last year?
2. Liz: Best thing about, the person you shared a room with for 17 years, your sister Leslie?
3. RoseMarie: Favorite wine is?
4. Liz: Best place to think at U.C. Berkeley?
5. RoseMarie: How long did it take you to master your mom’s calamari?
6. Liz: Best thing about RoseMarie?
7. RoseMarie: Best thing about Liz?
8. Liz: Your favorite profile of all time was Dr. Ruth. What was the one question you were tempted to ask her but didn’t?
Sneaking in One More:How did writing this book change the both of you?
Two Big Questions:As you put together these never-before-told stories, was there one story that you almost held back or did hold back because it was too special to let go and what was it?
“If we can do just one thing at George, we hope it’s to demystify the political process, to enable you to see politicians not just as ideological symbols but as lively and engaging men and women who shape public life.” What would JFK Jr. think about the political climate today?
The Wrap:RoseMarie will win “Pass the Pigs” contest to regain the family championship this year, Liz loved sitting in front of the Berkley student union and they want you to read “JFK Jr. An Intimate Oral Biography”.
RoseMarie Terenzio and Liz McNeil thanks for taking the time to talk with us today.
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"I feel like acting sometimes is like a therapy session. When you go through all the different characters you play and how you connect to them and learn about yourself."
Welcome Elisabeth Shue:We’re joined on the Starline by an Academy Award nominee, actress, producer and co-star of in all-star film “The Good Half”. You’ve seen her in CSI, Cobra Kai and more than 60 roles including an 80’s Burger King commercial. We welcome Elisabeth Shue.
Elisabeth, let’s go Beyond the Mic. What makes Lily such an interesting character for you?
How did acting and working with this incredible cast of “The Good Half” make you feel?
What was the best moment from the set?
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. Best thing about your kids Miles, Stella and Agnes?
2. Favorite thing for you to cook or bake? Not a great baker?
3. Who was the last person you beat on the tennis court?
4. Last pro tennis match you saw and who was playing?
5. Nearsighted or farsighted?
6. One thing you depend on Davis to always do?
7. Who is the most talented actor you have ever worked with?
8. Best place to relax on vacation?
Sneaking in One More:Why does acting fill your soul?
What can you tell us about the future of “Constance”? Is it still in development limbo?
One Big Question:How did doing “The Good Half” change the way you want your kids to see you before you final days?
The Wrap:She eats the cookie dough before she has a chance of baking it, is nearsighted and wants you to watch “The Good Half”. Elisabeth Shue, thanks for taking the time to talk with us today.
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The podcast currently has 640 episodes available.