Beyond the Mic with Sean Dillon

• Journalist Jenn Swann on "My Friend Daisy: a Murder Solved in DM's"

  I think digging into this case and looking at other sort of true crime stories on social media, there are definitely so many instances where things can go wrong.Welcome Jenn SwannWe’re joined on the Starline by an award-winning journalist, editor and producer. She has written about online fame, fandom and misunderstood communities. She tells the stories that few people want to, but need to. Her latest project is hosting the podcast “My Friend Daisy: A Murder Solved in DM’s”. We welcome Jenn Swann. Jenn, let’s go Beyond the Mic. Why did Daisy De La O’s story touch your heart and soul?Social media has been demonized by some, but in this case it brought eye to a flawed investigation. What are the good and bad things from a case solved in DM’s?How do you see Daisy today differently than when you began this process?What’s the most interesting fact from this case that amazed you?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 social media channel is your favorite and least favorite? 2. Which is better, a tableside Caesar salad or a tableside bananas foster? 3. When you Netflix and Chill, what type of movie are you looking for 1st? 4. Even though you used to hate it, where was the last place you went camping? 5. How do you enjoy a hot dog? 6. Best thing you ever created at art summer camp? 7. Last time you went to a Chicago baseball game was when and which team? 8. How has podcasting changed your life?Sneaking in A Couple More:When you started working as a research editor for Imagination back in 2012, did you ever think you’d be working on a project with Paris Hilton today? Who is the person who influenced you to become the journalist you are today?Best lesson your late dad gave you?Why is sharing stories from misunderstood communities important to you?One Big Question:After telling Daisy’s story, what does justice mean for you today?The Wrap:She has to have mustard on her hot dog, wishes the White Sox should have more fan support and wants you to hear the podcast “My Friend Daisy: A Murder Solved in DM’s”. Jenn Swann thanks for taking the time to talk to 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

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• Building Trust, Telling Stories: Indigenous Life through Kiliii Yüyan’s Lens

  "Passing on anything that it is I learned becomes more and more important every year that goes by."Welcome Kiliii Yüyan:We’re joined on the Starline by one of the most empathetic explorers around. His photography has won awards, he has survived a polar bear on the hunt and charmed sea snakes. He’s out on tour talking about the “Life on Thin Ice” as a National Geographic explorer. We welcome Kiliii Yüyan.Kiliii, let’s go Beyond the Mic as a photographer of wild places, things and people, you’ve immersed yourself in the world. Why is your heritage so important to you? How important is preserving Indigenous history and your heritage to you?When you embed yourself in an Indigenous community you spend weeks building trust. How hard is it for you to leave after contributing to their membership? Do you communicate them after you leave?When you are out on a shoot how does communicating with your own family change? 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. How many kayaks have you built and do you still have your 1st one? 2. Where is the one place you haven’t visited you still want to? 3. Do you have different nicknames from different tribes or a nickname that has stuck? 4. You’re known for your grin, why was the last time you frowned? 5. Favorite photograph of yours that people haven’t seen yet? 6. Favorite type of whale? 7. Last thing you either hunted or fished? 8. What’s your typical meal on the road and at home? The Back Half:How has the way you see the world change after floating under the sea and under ice? “The greatest thing– the only thing – to sustain an artist, is the work itself.” What does it mean for you when youth embrace your work and gets a spark of inspiration from your life? How has the way you grow relationships changed from when you 1st started? Speaking of starting 1st, how do you go from a BHA in design, metaphysics and cognition to being an award winning photographer? “The world is full of stories. But how many of these stories don’t just tell us what we already know”. I want to know your favorite story. Learning:Who taught you how to first build a Kayak and how important is it for you to pass it on? Who helped you become a better photographer then? Why is storytelling important to you and to your future? Where is the place where you learned the most?The indigenous people were originally isolated by circumstances. Are they now somewhat isolated by design and how does technology change their isolation?I know you don’t have a bucket list. But what is the one story you haven’t tackled yet? One Big Question:“Sea ice is the basis for life in the Arctic, but those who weren’t raised in the North are hard-pressed to understand how the ice is changing.” What is the future problems that face the people of the Arctic? When people see your talk “Life on Thin Ice”, what’s the thing you want them to take from it? The Wrap:He’s doesn’t have a bucket list and always eats ramen on the road. Out on tour talking about the “Life on Thin Ice” as a National Geographic explorer. Where can people find you online?Kiliii Yüyan thanks for taking the time to talk to 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

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• Koichi Sakamoto on "Shogun’s Ninja"

  "When you have emotions, the fighting gets even better because you get attached."Welcome Koichi Sakamoto:We’re joined on the Starline by a Japanese film and TV director, stunt performer and fight choreographer. You’ve seen his work from “Power Rangers” and “Black Fox”. His latest project is the action film “Shogun’s Ninja”. We welcome Koichi Sakamoto.Koichi, let’s go Beyond the Mic. “Shogun’s Ninja” is an incredible film filled with an engaging story. Why was capturing a classic samurai and ninja story important to you?What film influenced you growing up? Who told you stories like this growing up and how did it influence you?How did working with your talented cast make this process easier?How long did it take you to choreograph the fight scenes?Who is the most talented actor picking up your choreography?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 of all the Power Ranger shows was which? 2. Which movie of yours didn’t get the respect you thought it should have? 3. What is the one chore at home your wife Motoko depends on you to do? 4. Growing up, who won: Ninjas or Samurais? 5. Favorite con you’ve ever been at? 6. What makes a good hero?7. Favorite movie that you watched to enjoy growing up, without having anything to do with it? 8. Best place for a moment of peace?The Back Half:In a world filled with ego and dishonesty, why is honor so important to you? Why is it important in the world of action, to actually fit a story into a movie? Who is the one director who influenced your career? How has the way you shoot a movie evolved from your first one to Shogun’s Ninja? How has your Alpha Stunts Production team changed your life?Do you like John Wick style action or do you feel it needs to be different?Doesn’t anything hurt more than normal after 16 years of stunts?Two Big Questions:You have accomplished so much in your career, what is your next dream?What is your message to people who admire your work?Where can people see Shogun’s Ninja?The Wrap:He love ninjas, his work on Power rangers Time Force and wants you to watch his movie “Shogun’s Ninja”. Koichi Sakamoto thank you so much 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

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• Binge Watching Beyond the Mic - Romance & Val Kilmer

  "Relationships are tough and complicated and require constant work and attention."Welcome Chris WoolseyWe’re joined on the Starline by a friend of the program, and associate communications director at Vizio. We welcome back our friend Chris Woolsey.I’m doing great, let’s go Binge Watching Beyond the Mic. Chris, since we’ve last talked you’ve moved over to our friends at Vizio. How will this change help you and our listeners?You have plenty of great romantic comedies are up for grabs for the next week on WatchFree+. Which romantic comedy is your favorite?Mine is “How Do You Know”. I know someone who is a sucker for Reese Witherspoon movies, and who doesn’t love Paul Rudd. You can’t hate him! Can you? Another fun movie that my wife loves is (500) Days of Summer…You are a star hound, you love stars, and another star studded movie is “Our Family Wedding”.What are other romantic favorites are available until the 24th on Vizio? Vizio has 300 free live entertainment channels and 25,000 titles on demand, since he just passed away, do you have any Val Kilmer movies that can be streamed this month? My favorite is Real Genius. If you have watched it, you’ll understand it… the bunny slippers scene… the best. Since we’ve last talked there’s been wildfires in California, earthquakes and the biggest potential nightmare, your son learning to drive. Which is scarier? Fast Four:It’s time for the Fast 4, 4 sets of Random things, see if you can see what they all have in common, there is no Pressure. Unforgiven, Welcome to Mooseport, Prime Cut and I Never Sang for My Father? Omar Sharif, Jeremy Kemp, Warren Clarke and Major Wiley? Crash, Philip Seymour Hoffman, George Clooney and Rachel Weisz? Ricky the Dragon, Reggie, Coach Skip and Rhett Van Der Graaf? Sneaking in One More:What’s the one channel that’s your favorite on WatchFree+?The Impossible Question:If you couldn’t watch one actor for the rest of time from the following list, who are tossing out? Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Forest Whitaker, Jack Nicholson, Dennis Quaid, Alec Baldwin or Jesse Eisenberg. The Wrap:Where can people find WatchFree+?He’ll be back in June to shake up summer, thinks his son is a good driver, but increased his insurance anyway and eliminated Dennis Quaid forever. He wants you to enjoy movies with Vizio. Chris Woolsey, thanks for taking the time to talk with us today.And that my friends is Binge Watching 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

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• From Street Cop to Bestselling Author: Adam Plantinga on "Hard Town"

  “The only thing better than a good book is a good story behind it.”Welcome Adam Plantinga:We’re joined on the Starline by an author living a dual life. By day, he is a member of the San Francisco Police Department. By night he’s a jaw dropping, blast of crime and punishment as an author. On weekends, he’s losing games of Clue to his daughter. We welcome the author of “Hard Town” Adam Plantinga.Adam, let’s go Beyond the Mic. “Hard Town” is the sequel to your book “The Ascent”. Why other than someone backing up a truck full of money did you want to continue Kurt’s story?What makes a story about the same character so fulfilling for an author? Normally, I avoid spoilers, but as a dog lover, I’m going to give away one thing. “He’d been their dog, his and Emily’s, and now Hudson was the only family he had left. One of the last cords that still tethered him to his wife.” Why was it important for his character’s development for him to lose Hudson his chow-shepherd?You have written 5 novels before your 1st published was a USA Today bestseller. How has overcoming adversity change the way you see writing and the way you see yourself?Adam, what motivates you on a daily basis?The Rockin' 8:It’s time for the Rockin’ 8. Your fellow author and Beyond the Mic 2 time alum Alex Kenna warned you about this. 8 random questions, answer with the first thing that comes to your mind. There is absolutely no pressure. 1. From your book "Last week I brought some lady a disco ball and a tub of tapioca pudding. Three in the morning. I don’t ask.” – What’s the weirdest thing you’ve seen on the beat?2. What’s the movie you watch when you need to relax? 3. Best thing in the world about being a girl dad? 4. Who is the most jacked author?5. How much time in the makeup chair did it take before you went on Dr. Phil? 6. What’s your favorite song from the Footloose soundtrack? 7. Favorite flavor of donut and how do you drink your coffee? 8. Board game that your kids can’t beat you at? The Back Half:How has the blight of fentanyl changed the way you see addiction in your community?When you met this author, it changed your opinion on them. Who is it and what’s the story behind it? Your 1st book “400 Things Cops Know” was nominated for an Agatha Award and won the Silver Falchion award for best nonfiction crime reference. Was there a 401st thing cops know that you left out? Best moment at a writing conference was where and with who?How long did it take you to write “Hard Town” and how much of it was rewritten from the beginning? Writing:How much of the book was written at gymnastics practices or meets?In one part of the book Kurt asks a source "I’m in Phoenix. I need five grand delivered to my hotel room, a change of street clothes, and a few hours with the best computer guy you can wrangle. I’ll pay you back.” Do you have someone in your life you can make this type of request to?Which author has changed the way you see your craft the most?How has policing changed since you started?How long could you survive if you had to in San Quentin?So what is your favorite home cooked meal? Policing:Have you ever thought of leaving policing for writing full time?“We recently took on a suspect who had a FAFO neck tattoo. He f*cked around with us & found out we'd be arresting him on multiple charges. I would have pointed out how his tattoo had a reverse meaning that day but he didn't especially strike me as a student of irony.” What is your favorite story from the streets? Was there something you wanted to do with Kurt Argento that you have left out for a third or fourth book? What’s the power of sarcasm today?Family and Friends:Your brother went to law school, how disappointed was your mother...

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