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The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert Peterpaul

Robert Peterpaul

A positively star-studded podcast that converses with celebrity guests from all areas of the entertainment industry (Film, TV, Broadway etc.) who use their platform to build a kinder world. Join The AOK as we sprinkle unhinged positivity around like confetti and uncover the best ways to activate kindness. Part of the Broadway Podcast Network.

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54:33

Bethany Joy Lenz (One Tree Hill) on Boundaries, Trust...

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2026/10/26

One Tree Hill star Bethany Joy Lenz joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul for a kind conversation centered on her debut novel The Betrayal of Cora Wexford. The NY-Times Bestselling author discusses acts of kindness that can changed her life, learning to trust her instincts after betrayal, and how she's finding the balance between protecting her peace and remaining open to connection.In this positive podcast episode, the actor talks: The act of kindness from her childhood that

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62:28

Craig Conover (Southern Charm): Bravo, Bullies &...

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2026/10/19

What if the thing people make fun of you for is your superpower? Bravo's Southern Charm star, entrepreneur, and author Craig Conover joins Robert Peterpaul on The Art of Kindness for a heartfelt conversation about childhood bullying, reality TV, self-acceptance, and his new children's book, Patch Work: Bee Brave. Bee Kind. Bee You.Craig opens up about how being bullied as a kid prepared him for the vulnerability of reality television, why he refuses to let other people's cruelty steal his

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72:19

Kindness Bandit Adrian Blake Enscoe (Dickinson): Let...

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2026/09/21

What happens when we stop trying to control every interaction and let the world surprise us? Broadway's Swept Away and Dickinson star Adrian Blake Enscoe joins host Robert Peterpaul for a wonderfully weird and heartfelt conversation about creativity, strangers, silence, connection, and finding the magic in simply being present.This positive podcast episode features: Why making up a little story with a stranger is powerful How to embrace silence in a go-go-go world If bath houses could be

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59:25

Cobbled Together by Kooks! Operation Mincemeat Cast...

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2026/08/24

Operation Mincemeat or Operation Kindness? Jeff Kready, Amanda Jill Robinson, and Lexi Rabadi, stars of Broadway's Operation Mincemeat, join Robert Peterpaul on The Art of Kindness LIVE for a fun conversation on creativity, identity, ensemble, and the beautiful art of recovering when things don't go according to plan. Kindness was born to lead!This positive podcast episode covers: Quick-Change Secrets & Multi-Character Magic: Discover the hilarious and ingenious physical shortcuts the actors

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44:42

Sweet Caroline! You Can Sit with Caroline Siegrist...

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2026/08/20

Mean Girls and Six the Musical star Caroline Siegrist graces The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul for a sweet conversation about the power of kindness in the theatre. Calling in from the dreamy The Cape Playhouse in MA, the performer discusses how even "mean" musicals are built on kind acts.This positive podcast episode covers: The behind-the-scenes acts of kindness that have made Mean Girls Caroline's favorite project yet Why she didn't see herself as Regina, but is so glad she

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48:22

The Kindness You Don't See Onscreen with Outer Banks...

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2026/08/17

Outer Banks star Caroline Arapoglou graces The Art of Kindness podcast ahead of her hit Netflix series' final season. The Atlanta-based actress joins Robert Peterpaul for a conversation on acts of kindness from Stranger Things to Outer Banks, revealing why being an open book might be one of the greatest forms of kindness around.This positive podcast features: How she got through Outer Banks night shoots while pregnant (without coffee) A "rose and thorn" of her entire Outer Banks

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71:29

Why Listening is the Secret Ingredient to Great...

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2026/08/10

Emmy-nominated Producer and Broadway Director Kenneth Ferrone (Smash) joins Robert Peterpaul on The Art of Kindness for a conversation about the power of listening, the importance of community, and what happens when creative teams genuinely support one another. This podcast podcast features: How to create a safe space where people can take creative risks and feel seen Kindness as a healer while filming Grease Live! with Vanessa Hudgens, Rent Live! amid an on set injury and Annie Live

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62:11

Andrea Savage on Why Happy People Aren't Jerks

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2026/08/03

Andrea Savage (I'm Sorry) wants comedy to punch up, not down. The actress, writer and producer joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul for a hilarious and heartfelt conversation about how empathy fuels great comedy, the life experiences that helped her rediscover joy after a difficult chapter, and why we all need to unclench our buttholes.The positive podcast episode features: Why kindness doesn't have to be cheesy How to handle difficult situations on and off set. The act of

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57:26

Hand Stitching Your Way to Mindfulness, Creativity &...

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2026/07/21

What if the secret to feeling more creative, grounded, and connected was simply slowing down? Textile artist, teacher, and community-builder Elizabeth Duke unlocks this art alongside Robert Peterpaul in a heartfelt conversation centered on mindfulness, handmade acts of kindness, and the surprising power of hand stitching.This positive podcast episode: how a small act of kindness during the pandemic blossomed into a thriving creative community why handmade gifts are more meaningful for both

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47:20

How 'The Lost Boys' Tony Winner Jen Schriever Lights...

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2026/07/06

The Lost Boys Tony Award-Winning Lighting Designer Jen Schriever joins Robert Peterpaul on The Art of Kindness for an inspiring conversation on how you can really light up Broadway with kindness. Fresh off her Tony win and onto Iceboy! at the Goodman Theatre, Jen shares three core prinicples to kindness and much more. This positive podcast explores: How the creative process behind The Lost Boys thrived on trust, openness, and collaboration. What it was like co-designing the show with

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64:12

Drew & Lea Lachey: How a Classroom Empathy Exercise...

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2026/07/02

When Drew Lachey (98 Degrees) and Lea Lachey (Choreographer) asked their students to anonymously write down the ways they didn't feel seen, they had no idea it would change the course of their lives. Those handwritten stories became the foundation for Label•less, the moving new Off-Broadway theatrical experience encouraging audiences to look beyond labels and reconnect through empathy. In this special The Art of Kindness conversation, Drew and Lea join Robert Peterpaul to discuss how kindness

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45:17

Carey Renee Sharpe: From Pediatric ICU Nurse to...

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2026/06/29

What happens when the career you've dedicated your life to no longer feels sustainable? Carey Renee Sharpe details how she went from burnout to Broadway on The Art of Kindness podcast. The creator and star of the Off-Broadway musical Blood Love: A Vampire Opera joins Robert Peterpaul for a moving conversation on how reinvention can help you find your way back to yourself. Before writing musicals, Carey spent years as a pediatric ICU nurse and nurse practitioner caring for critically ill children

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48:42

Isaac Mizrahi on Acceptance, Broadway Legends & Not...

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2026/06/22

Fashion legend Isaac Mizrahi has spent decades making the world brighter- literally. As a colorful designer, performer, host, author, and cultural icon, the creative has always favored playfulness. But before the runways, Broadway stages, and standing ovations, he was a kid who often felt like an outsider.This week on The Art of Kindness, Isaac joins Robert Peterpaul for a funny, moving, and surprisingly vulnerable conversation about bullying, belonging, creativity, therapy, Broadway legends, and

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49:02

JoAnna Garcia Swisher (Sweet Magnolias) Returns: The...

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2026/06/15

Netflix's Sweet Magnolias star Joanna Garcia Swisher believes kindness starts with showing up. The beloved actor, producer, director and entrepreneur returns to The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss the return of Sweet Magnolias, the power of community, and why the relationships we nurture matter more than any career milestone.Jo opens up about directing some of the series' most emotional episodes yet, the life-changing friendships she's built through decades in Hollywood, and how a

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56:11

The Kindness Lesson I Learned After Death with...

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2026/06/11

Susan Grau's story begins with a life-changing act of unkindness.When Susan was nearly five years old, she was locked inside a freezer by older children, leading to a near-death experience that she says transformed her understanding of life, love, and human connection. Today, Susan is an acclaimed medium, soul healer, grief expert, speaker, and author of Infinite Life, Infinite Lessons. In this healing conversation, Susan joins host Robert Peterpaul to share how one of the most traumatic moments

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50:14

Tony Nominee Tim Jackson on Kindness Behind...

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2026/06/01

Tony nominated Director-Choreographer Tim Jackson says kindness is the secret ingredient behind Broadway's Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York). The acclaimed creative joins host Robert Peterpaul ahead of the 2026 Tony Awards to discuss the act of kindness that changed his career, why he believes "if you've got lovely people, you'll make lovely work," and how he built one of Broadway's most joyful new companies.This positive podcast covers: • The act of kindness that led Tim to direct Two

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37:47

Tony-Winner Michael Arden (Broadway's The Lost Boys):...

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2026/05/25

The Lost Boys Broadway director Michael Arden joins Robert Peterpaul on The Art of Kindness podcast to touchdown on creating thrilling heart-led theatrical spectacles. The Tony Award-winning theater-maker (Maybe Happy Ending) breaks down his innovative creative process through the lens of kindness. This positive podcast episode covers: How directing with kindness on The Lost Boys transformed the process Why listening to audiences when developing new work is vital The formula for balancing

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Elizabeth Gillies: A Dynasty of Kindness [AOK 200th...

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2026/05/18

Elizabeth Gillies (Dynasty) is here to celebrate 200 episodes of The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul podcast! Welcome to AOK 200, friends. To celebrate this milestone, actress, singer, Broadway star, and Ginger Ale's #1 fan Liz Gillies joins Robert in the Welcome to Times Square studio for a wildly fun and heartfelt conversation. From acts of kindness on the set of Dynasty and backstage at Little Shop of Horrors on Broadway to what we can learn from older generations, Liz reminds us why

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57:48

Natalie Alyn Lind’s Wild Heart: Kindness, Cowboys &...

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2026/05/14

Howdy, listeners! Dutton Ranch star Natalie Alyn Lind rides into kinder pastures on The Art of Kindness podcast with Robert Peterpaul. From cowboy camp to filming in Texas alongside the legendary Annette Bening, Natalie opens up about the kind lessons she's learned growing up in an acting dynasty.The positive podcast covers: How Natalie's mom Barbara Alyn Woods taught her and her sisters to lead with kindness and authenticity in Hollywood. Acts of kindness from her debut onscreen in One

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55:32

Broadway Star Grey Henson (Mean Girls the Musical):...

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2026/04/20

Broadway's Tony-nominated comedic genius Grey Henson is a magnet for good, and he's here to tell you how on The Art of Kindness. The musical theater performer joins Robert Peterpaul to share acts of kindness from behind the scenes of shows, like Book of Mormon, Mean Girls and Elf, to now... BIGFOOT?This positive podcast covers: How to be a "magnet for goodness" in your every day life. What Grey's learned about unlocking vulnerability and "childlike wonder" through the iconic musical

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