Actor Bruce Campbell on "Evil Dead Rises" and his "Bruce-O-Rama" Tour

04/03/23 • 9 min

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If you supported the original “The Evil Dead” your investment has paid off more than X times. How many? Listen to a Beyond the Mic Short Cut with actor Bruce Campbell to find out.

Welcome Bruce Campbell:

We’re joined on the Starline by actor, author, filmmaker, voice actor and game show host. You’ve seen him in Knots Landing, Jack of All Trades, Xena, Hercules, Burn Notice and a movie that was the best-selling video of 1983 beating The Shining. That low budget film created the Evil Dead legend. He’s no one’s Side KICK. We welcome Bruce Campbell.

Bruce, let’s go Beyond the Mic. You’re taking the Bruce – O – Rama tour to 22 cities in April. Is the tour, Last Fan Standing etc more fun for the fans or for you?

You have embraced your fans like very few stars. Why was that important for you?

As executive producer to Evil Dead Rise, how do you think Alyssa Sutherland and Lily Sullivan took your love of this franchise and horror to a new level?

You said once, “Hollywood is a very fickle mistress. She’s never happy. You can never put in enough time.” How has your time in Hollywood changed 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. What was the longest bike ride you’ve ever done?

2. Best thing about Western Michigan University?

3. Favorite horror film you didn’t act in?

4. Who is the co-star that you would always make time for a drink with? Favorite drink?

5. Last show you binge watched?

6. Best present you’ve ever been given from your brother?

7. What’s your handicap in golf?

8. Have you used a Chuck Finleyesque alias when you’re trying to be low key in public?

How did the pandemic change the way you thought of your craft?

One Big Question:

How did your dad’s encouragement of your career from the original car commercial you did together to everything else along the way change your life?

When you go out on the road, what’s the best road trip snack? (other than tequila)

The Wrap:

He loves Shemp from the Three Stooges, wants you to watch Evil Dead Rise at a theater near you. See the Bruce-O-Rama tour and play Last Fan Standing. Get all the details at Bruce-o-rama.com. Bruce Campbell, thanks for taking the time to talk with us today.

And that my friends is a Beyond the Mic Short Cut.

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If you supported the original “The Evil Dead” your investment has paid off more than X times. How many? Listen to a Beyond the Mic Short Cut with actor Bruce Campbell to find out.

Welcome Bruce Campbell:

Bruce, let’s go Beyond the Mic. You’re taking the Bruce – O – Rama tour to 22 cities in April. Is the tour, Last Fan Standing etc more fun for the fans or for you?

You have embraced your fans like very few stars. Why was that important for you?

As executive producer to Evil Dead Rise, how do you think Alyssa Sutherland and Lily Sullivan took your love of this franchise and horror to a new level?

You said once, “Hollywood is a very fickle mistress. She’s never happy. You can never put in enough time.” How has your time in Hollywood changed 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. What was the longest bike ride you’ve ever done?

2. Best thing about Western Michigan University?

3. Favorite horror film you didn’t act in?

4. Who is the co-star that you would always make time for a drink with? Favorite drink?

5. Last show you binge watched?

6. Best present you’ve ever been given from your brother?

7. What’s your handicap in golf?

8. Have you used a Chuck Finleyesque alias when you’re trying to be low key in public?

How did the pandemic change the way you thought of your craft?

One Big Question:

How did your dad’s encouragement of your career from the original car commercial you did together to everything else along the way change your life?

When you go out on the road, what’s the best road trip snack? (other than tequila)

The Wrap:

And that my friends is a Beyond the Mic Short Cut.

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Maya Lau is Searching "Other People's Pockets" Asking Uncomfortable Questions on Money

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Investigative reporter Maya Lau wants to level the playing field of salaries with “Other People’s Pockets”. Find out more in a Beyond the Mic Short Cut.

Welcome Maya Lau:

We’re joined on the Starline by a former investigative reporter for the LA & Shreveport Times and The Advocate. She’s creator, host and executive producer for the podcast trying to level the playing field of “Other People’s Pockets. We welcome Maya Lau.

Maya, let’s go Beyond the Mic. How did this project come together?

From Vassar College to the Peace Corps how did your past as an International Studies student and urban agricultural volunteer in Senegal prepare you for today?

As you interview everyone for “Other People’s Pockets”, what’s the one fact that you discovered that shocked 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. Favorite moment in the Vassar Repertory Dance Theater?

2. You once biked 40KM through Senegal. Where is the nicest place you ever rode?

3. Do you still have your first machete?

4. What’s the last thing YOU purchased?

5. Favorite type of music to listen to?

6. How did the Savage Love podcast influence your own role in podcasting?

7. Typical In-N-Out order?

8. Biggest mistake you ever made financially?

One Big Question:

You’ve been called an astute observer and researcher, “one of the most dogged investigative reporters”. What topic was the hardest for you to cover?

As people listen to “Other People’s Pockets” what do you want to get out of each episode?

If asked, would you give up your salary?

Where can people find you online?

The Wrap:

She doesn’t have her first machete anymore, choreographed her own dances at Vassar and wants you to listen to “Other People’s Pockets” wherever you find podcasts. Maya Lau, thanks for taking the time to talk with us today.

And that my friends is a Beyond the Mic Short Cut.

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Welcome Micaela:

We’re joined on the Starline by an up and coming Broadway star. She’s starring in the tour of Dear Evan Hansen coming to a theater near you as Alana Beck. We welcome the talented Micaela Lamas.

Micaela, let’s go Beyond the Mic. Dear Evan Hansen is such a powerful show. When you first saw it, how did it change the way you see yourself as a theater artist?

You didn’t start your theater career till late in high school. Why did you decide that your voice needed to be heard?

And you have friends at Texas State who’s did Seussical so the circle is complete.

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Was it fear of failure, the unknown or can I do this?

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. Biggest adjustment you’ve made traveling on the road from bus to hotel to show to bus to hotel to show?

2. First tattoo you ever got and where is it?

3. Best place in Mission Texas

4. Favorite thing about Mila Kunis?

5. Thing that your mom Stefanie can say that instantly will make you smile?

6. Best BBQ place in Texas?

7. Which moment is you favorite one with your best friend Bella Coppola?

8. Favorite part of Schlitterbahn?

The Back Half:

There is no fear in your world. Why did you let it go?

People say that life is very black and white but this play has been very polarizing for the lies told, and the grey areas we all exists in. How has your own life been challenging to the path of success you now enjoy?

How has this role changed you and your future?

How has vocalizing thankfulness been easier for you because of this role?

Who on the cast have you bonded with?

You’ve said “we call ourselves artists, we don’t put ourselves in boxes, and we allow full vulnerability in front of one another” How did your time at Texas State change the way you look acting and theater?

What’s the one thing you try to accomplish on the road at each stop?

Was there a moment on tour that beat singing the national anthem at a Lakers game?

Who has influenced your path musically and which star do you relate to the most?

You talked about fears of doubt earlier. How has auditioning for this role change you?

When you got the call, who was your 1st call?

What items do you spend irrationally on?

So what your go to comfort food?

What scares you financially living in New York?

Why should people come see this show?

One Big Question:

Best lesson your late grandmother Norma gave you?

The Wrap:

She has a tattoo of Aquarius on her wrist, loves jitters coffee bar in Mission and loved the Lazy River at Schlitterbahn. Micaela Lamas from Dear Evan Hansen thank you for taking the time to talk with us today.

And that my friends is Beyond the Mic.

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