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I love to hear the word yes.

My grandparents were special people, lived through the great depression, and had amazing stories from their time in the Army Air Corps and as a Speech & Hearing Pathologist. Those stories are lost to time because they were never recorded nor saved. That’s on me.

Beyond the Mic was created because our world is a rich tapestry and everyone has a story. My boss once had someone pushing an interview with an American Idol contestant. He didn’t want to do the interview. I poked my head in his office and said, “I got it.” That star told me the four to five minutes of boilerplate interview stuff, but in the last 3 questions the guest opened up in a new way. From one conversation five years ago now over 400 where there is always one piece of gold left in the pan at the end of our time together.

I want to help people record their favorite stories so they are saved forever. Before we begin I’m going to ask you to keep in your head one question. “Will you share with us your story?”

While still playing on the air I had great interview opportunities that never made it to air. Some were due to length, others were because of topic. It was time to flip the table on the rules. Any topic / guest is welcome, but you need to tell a story & must go 'Beyond the Mic.'

It's a conversation series with the best actors, artists, authors and people you need to know. Every guest is shared with authenticity, honesty and originality giving you content you need to share with others.

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Author Neil King Jr.

Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Neil King Jr rambled 330 miles, has canoed in all 7 bodies of water in Central Park and wants you to read “American Ramble”. Let’s take a Beyond the Mic Short Cut.

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Actor Barry Corbin

Barry Corbin believes he’s still paying his debt to society as an actor, doesn’t believe in working for Hollywood, but working for his fans and loves the sound of hometown applause. Time to go Beyond the Mic.

Author Kirsten Grind

Author Kirsten Grind hasn’t found a buyer for her Washington Mutual teller doll, reads 5 books a week and wants you to read her books “The Lost Bank” and “Happy at Any Costs”. Time for a Beyond the Mic Short Cut.

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Journalist Paula Faris

Author / Journalist Paula Faris found her sons dirty underwear in her purse, ran out of time before we could talk about cheerleading career and wants you to read “You Don't Have to Carry It All: Ditch the Mom Guilt and Find a Better Way Forward”...

Don Bentley Returns

Author Don Bentley considers himself a 17 year overnight success, almost knocked Anne Rice over in an elevator and believes he in being a fan first to authors. His latest book is “Forgotten War”. Let’s go Beyond the Mic. Welcome Don Bentley: We’re...

Actress Skye Townsend

Talent runs in the family but her famous dad told her once she needed more work. Skye Townsend however did something when she was five she hopes her siblings will forgive her for. The “Pretty Stoned” star talks about the MTV movie and more in this...

Actress Crystal Reed

Crystal Reed thinks people want to feel good and not be complicated, loves chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream. Star of “Pinball: the Man who Saved the Game” takes a Beyond the Mic Short Cut.

Dan Kitrosser

His dad was a magician and part time lawyer who inspired him to be an artist. Dan Kitrosser from the podcast “Svetlana! Svetlana!” joins us for a Beyond the Mic Short Cut.