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Nov 11, 2024 | 
medium.com | Ian Fritz
Ian Fritz · Follow 17 min read · -- During a series of interviews she gave to the University of Kentucky in the late seventies, Elizabeth Hardwick said that “Only fools identify themselves with a place.” When I first read this, in an essay in the NYRB about Hardwick’s life, I found myself rather — well, the word I want to use here is aghast, but somehow that’s not right, until I double check that indeed aghast need not mean full of horror, but simply full of shock, which I most certainly was,...
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May 2, 2024 | 
nextbigideaclub.com | Simon Shuster |Ian Fritz |Yasheng Huang |Sarah Scoles
The writing community is abuzz about the cancelation of the 2024 PEN America Literary Awards. After over a third of authors withdrew their books for consideration, the organization saw no choice but to back out of their annual public celebration of winners. Authors have taken this dramatic, collective action as a form of protest against PEN America for the organization’s silence on the genocide in Gaza.
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Jan 9, 2024 | 
washingtonindependentreviewofbooks.com | Ian Fritz
George Washington, shot at in a 1754 battle, wrote his brother that the “whistle” of the bullets was “charming.” Ian Fritz, a brave American airman in Afghanistan, found no such charm in shooting at the enemy, as he relates in his courageous, compelling, and candid What the Taliban Told Me. Fritz, now a physician in Maine, grew up “poor, food and home insecure, with a long gone father and an ill-equipped mother.” He tells us he was “not socially skilled, did not get into college and joined...
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Dec 19, 2023 | 
beyondthemic.com | Ian Fritz |Sean Dillon
Laugh out loud with Amber Nash! From Archer’s finale to holiday hijinks, Amber shares it all in this Beyond the Mic Short Cut. We’re joined on the Starline by an actress, producer and talented improvisational comedian. You’ve heard her in “Archer”, seen her in “Mr. Robot”, “Hart of America” and her latest project “How to Ruin the Holidays”. We welcome the talented Amber Nash.
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Dec 10, 2023 | 
beyondthemic.com | Ian Fritz |Sean Dillon
“You just shut your eyes and you’re transported and there’s so much to learn and there’s so much to play and there’s so many facets of it that I’ve been endlessly compelled by since I as a wee child.” – Karina RykmanWe’re joined on the Starline by a bassist who brings full energy to her every show. Her debut release is “Joyride”. We welcome a ball of energy and once banned from the French Roast in Greenwich Village Karina Rykman. Karina, let’s go Beyond the Mic.
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Dec 10, 2023 | 
beyondthemic.com | Ian Fritz |Sean Dillon
Uncover TV’s evolution with Peter Biskind on Beyond the Mic. Dive into his book “Pandora’s Box” for insights, streaming’s future, & TV’s transformative forces and more. I’ll start off today with a question. Is the golden age of TV at an end and what’s in TV’s future? We’re joined on the Starline by the former executive editor of Premiere magazine, bestselling cultural critic, journalist and author of “Pandora’s Box: How Guts, Guile, and Greed Upended TV.” We welcome Peter Biskind. Peter.
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Dec 5, 2023 | 
beyondthemic.com | Ian Fritz |Sean Dillon
He loves nature documentaries, thinks music is about mood and is on the road wearing his dad’s leather jacket. A.J. Croce on tour at a city near you, but first listen to this Beyond the Mic Short Cut. We’re joined on the Starline by a self-taught pianist who started playing music at 7, sharing the stage with Ray Charles and Aretha Franklin. Out on tour now on the Croce Plays Croce we welcome A.J. CroceA.J. let’s go Beyond the Mic. How has playing your dad’s beloved songs feed your soul?
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Dec 4, 2023 | 
beyondthemic.com | Ian Fritz |Sean Dillon
Go Beyond the Mic with Nick Barili, showrunner of ‘De La Calle.’ Explore Urbano music’s global journey, untold stories, and his dream figure. Discover his star conversations, sunset spot, and heartfelt gifts. Experience Nick Barili’s essence in under 10 minutes!Welcome Nick BariliWe’re joined on the Starline by a man whose mother made sacrifices in her life allowing him his dreams. He’s an award-winning director, journalist, creator of “Hard Knock TV” and showrunner.
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Nov 23, 2023 | 
beyondthemic.com | Ian Fritz |Sean Dillon
Unveiling the CIA’s Hidden History of Women with Liza Mundy in ‘The Sisterhood.’We’re joined on the Starline by an award-winning journalist and New York Times-bestselling author of five books. She written about history, culture, politics and gender. Her latest project is “The Sisterhood: The Secret History of Women at the CIA”. We welcome Liza Mundy. Liza, let’s go Beyond the Mic. How did your love of English and writing take you from Princeton & Virginia to the CIA?
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Nov 23, 2023 | 
beyondthemic.com | Ian Fritz |Sean Dillon
Coach Bill Courtney returns to ‘An Army of Normal Folks’ on Beyond the Mic with Sean Dillon. Explore his new campaign, intriguing discussions on societal influences, character-building insights, and more. Uncover transformative moments and his passion for advocating change. We’re joined on the Starline by a friend of the show. We talked to him about his podcast “An Army of Normal Folks” and we had to have him back so he could talk about his new campaign. We welcome Coach Bill Courtney.
