"It takes a real authentic person to let themselves be vulnerable on screen in front of millions of people."

We’re joined on the Starline by an actor, producer and most importantly husband and dad. You’ve seen him in “Longmire”, “Saving Grace” as a member of the Duke Football team and now in the drama thriller “Homestead”. We welcome Bailey Chase.

Bailey, let’s go Beyond the Mic. Your career has been filled with complex, rugged characters. What makes playing Jeff Eriksson different?

Jeff is protecting his family. What would you do to protect yours?

We don’t call this Beyond the Mic for nothing brother. The world is a different place today. Angrier, and divisive. Why was it important to take this role and humanize a character who faces severe moral challenges?

How has your onscreen family benefited from the love you have from your own family?

Neal McDonough, Dawn Olivieri, Jesse Hutch. Plenty of heavy hitters. Which member of the cast that I didn’t mention has a special place in your heart?

Bailey Chase from “Homestead” joins us Beyond the Mic. It’s time for the Rockin’ 8, 8 random questions, just trust your first instinct. There is no Pressure.

1. Best thing about being a dad?

Instant Follow Up: Who plays good cop bad cop between you and your wife

2. What is the worst club in your golf bag?

3. As a former linebacker, what’s your thoughts on Texas Tech’s Jacob Rodriguez and the Heisman Trophy?

4. Best type of tacos have what in them?

5. Favorite Christmas tradition?

6. What is the one quirk about you that people notice?

7. One chore your wife Amy depends on YOU to tackle?

8. If you were a flavor, what flavor would you be?

What one tip would you give yourself 30 years ago before you did your first roles in “Hot Line” and “Baywatch”?

“Homestead” is about surviving an apocalyptic event. How prepared are you for one today?

What’s the thing you learned from the experience shooting “Homestead”?

How has fighting to the top made it worth it for you as a mentor?

What’s the one behind the scenes experience from “Homestead” that looking back you appreciate more?

What’s the one thing about Neal McDonough that you have noticed that made you a better actor?

You push through everything through your faith. How has having discussions on homesteading changed the way you see community?

You’ve been hustling for 20 years in L.A. What made it worth it? What made it not worth it?

You’ve had incredible highs, and lows in your life. Successes in acting while recovering from that hurricane in North Carolina. How has the adversity you’ve faced made you stronger for the challenges and the joys you have today?

Why has the strength of your family growing up helped you be a better man today?

How has your industry changed for the better and worse today?

What were your workouts like getting prepared for this role? You can’t fake being a Green Beret.

Who is the one person you depend on the most, not family, that you could call on right now if you had a moral crisis?

You’ve had cowboy roles from “Far Haven” to “Longmire” now with “Homestead” you’re not wearing the cowboy hat. Do you miss it?

Favorite Clint Eastwood movie?

Do you still have a hat from either “Far Haven” or “Longmire”

What one thing, that isn’t family, motivates you now?

What do your fans mean to you?

If you could have Jeff experience something in “Homestead”, what would you want him to experience?

If you could find out one thing from ten years in the future today, what would you want to know? Why?

Would you be happy if “Homestead” is still on the air in 10 years?