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Soul Balm by Clark Moore

Paradoxical Productions

Soul Balm by Clark Moore is an interview podcast about identity and the ways in which we heal ourselves. Each week, Clark will chat with today"s brightest young thought leaders, creators, founders and artists about practical solutions to process and soothe our collective anxiety.

society & culture film interviews

All Episodes

01:00:43

Aisha Tyler

Soul Balm by Clark Moore ·

2021/06/02

For the season 2 finale (!), Clark interviews his mentor and fellow Dartmouth alum — actor, director, comedian, podcast and talk show host — Aisha Tyler (“Whose Line Is It Anyway,” “Archer,” “Criminal Minds”). Clark and Aisha each crack open a bottle of “Courage + Stone” — Aisha’s craft cocktail brand — and discuss Aisha’s history as a mixologist. Aisha reveals that embracing risk has been a key component to her success, in addition to sharing other life lessons she’s learned (take notes!). Clark

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58:37

Kirby Howell-Baptiste

Soul Balm by Clark Moore ·

2021/05/26

Clark interviews British actor Kirby Howell-Baptiste (“The Good Place,” “Barry,” and “Why Women Kill”). Clark asks Kirby about attending the premiere of her latest movie, Disney’s “Cruella” (releasing 5/28 on Disney+ and in theaters). Clark and Kirby bond over both being delusional about the origin of their friendship. Kirby reveals how she lets negative comments from people she doesn’t know roll right off her back. Clark asks Kirby about being raised in North London, and Kirby shares how she got

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01:02:11

Ryan O'Connell

Soul Balm by Clark Moore ·

2021/05/19

Clark interviews writer, comedian, and actor Ryan O’Connell (known for Netflix’s “Special,” and his memoir, “I’m Special: And Other Lies We Tell Ourselves”). Clark asks Ryan about growing up in a small beach town an hour north of Los Angeles. Ryan reveals how important the movie “Cruel Intentions” was for him. Clark and Ryan discuss the lack of accessibility for disabled people. Ryan shares that after being hit by a car, he was more comfortable saying that his disability was from the accident,

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01:00:10

FLETCHER

Soul Balm by Clark Moore ·

2021/05/12

Clark interviews “THE S(EX) TAPES” EP singer-songwriter — known for her hits like “Undrunk” and “Bitter” — FLETCHER. Clark asks FLETCHER about her song “Last Laugh,” which is featured in the Academy Award winning film, “Promising Young Woman.” Clark and FLETCHER bond over both being sensitive Pisces. FLETCHER shares she’s from the New Jersey Shore (it’s nothing like the show!), and how performing as a Disney Princess at birthday parties built character. FLETCHER reveals that she was an anxious child

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01:02:21

Pat Regan

Soul Balm by Clark Moore ·

2021/05/05

Clark interviews the truly iconic comedian, writer, and “Seek Treatment” podcast co-host, Pat Regan. Clark asks Pat about growing up in Long Island with 6 other siblings. Pat shares how his sobriety journey started, and what it was like getting sober where he grew up. Clark asks Pat about his closeted years before coming out at 25. Pat describes his love for long distance running, and how that intertwines with his eating disorder. Clark asks Pat about his relationship with his voice, and they talk

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57:02

Catherine Cohen

Soul Balm by Clark Moore ·

2021/04/28

After a brief disaster with a fire alarm, Clark finally interviews comedian, poet, and co-host of the “Seek Treatment” podcast, Catherine Cohen. Clark asks Catherine about her current quarantine experience in a hotel in Toronto. Clark and Catherine bond over their need to constantly strive for more in their careers as two Ivy Leaguers. Clark asks Catherine about her religious upbringing in Texas. Catherine reads several quotes from a variety of books (not sponsored). Catherine shares that she grew

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01:03:55

Gabrielle Ruiz

Soul Balm by Clark Moore ·

2021/04/21

Clark interviews his “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend” co-star, Broadway performer, and co-host of the podcast “What are Friends For,” Gabrielle Ruiz. Clark asks Gabrielle about her nesting process as she prepares for the birth of her first child. Gabrielle reveals she suffered a miscarriage in 2019. Clark and Gabrielle bond over having type-A personalities, and how Gabrielle has let go of control during pregnancy. Clark asks Gabrielle about growing up in a small town in Texas. Clark and Gabrielle reminisce

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01:00:53

Alycia Pascual Peña

Soul Balm by Clark Moore ·

2021/04/14

Clark interviews actor, dancer, model, and singer Alycia Pascual Peña (“Moxie,” “Saved by the Bell”). Clark asks Alycia about starring in Amy Poehler’s Netflix movie, “Moxie,” and how her personal relationship with activism helped shape her role. Alycia reveals what her own high school experience was like as an Afro-Latina woman from the South Bronx attending a predominantly white school. Clark asks Alycia about finding her Afro-Latina identity at a young age. Clark and Alycia bond over their

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01:05:24

Dr. Mariel Buquè

Soul Balm by Clark Moore ·

2021/04/07

Clark interviews holistic psychologist, and sound bath meditation healer Dr. Mariel Buquè. Clark begins the conversation by asking Dr. Buquè to lead them through a breathing exercise. Clark asks Dr. Buquè about how she creates boundaries for herself given the nature of her work, and Dr. Buquè not only reveals her morning ritual, but shares how everyone else can find their own mindful and gratitude based practices. Clark and Dr. Buquè discuss growing up in the Dominican Republic, and then her

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01:00:58

Erinn Hayes

Soul Balm by Clark Moore ·

2021/03/31

Clark interviews his “Huge in France” co-star Erinn Hayes (“Chidrens Hospital,” “Medical Police,” “Kevin Can Wait”). Clark asks Erinn about handling herself on set, and how that’s evolved over the course of her career. Erinn shares how she’s been handling quarantine. Clark and Erinn discuss their relationship with aging in entertainment. Erinn reveals the pep talk she gives herself before a big comedy scene. Clark asks Erinn about meeting her husband at a young age, and she explains why their

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01:08:16

Matt Rogers

Soul Balm by Clark Moore ·

2021/03/24

Clark interviews actor, comedian, and podcast host extraordinaire Matt Rogers (“Las Culturistas,” “Haute Dog”). Clark asks Matt about growing up on Long Island and his journey with coming out. Matt shares his experience with anxiety attacks at a young age. Matt educates everyone about Mariah Carey’s “Butterfly,” and Clark and Matt bond over both having a sexual awakening after watching Justin Timberlake’s music videos. Clark asks Matt about discovering his love of performing at NYU in a sketch

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55:44

Gus Kenworthy

Soul Balm by Clark Moore ·

2021/03/17

Clark interviews British-American Olympic athlete, actor, and dog dad Gus Kenworthy. Clark asks Gus about his friendship with friend of the pod, Adam Rippon. Gus discusses what it was like growing up in a small but liberal town in Colorado. Gus shares how afraid he was to come out growing up, and how that affected his daily life. Clark asks Gus about his decision to publicly come out, which made him the first openly gay action sports athlete. Gus and Clark bond over both having the HRC Visibility

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01:25:34

SOUL SESSIONS: Royal Healing

Soul Balm by Clark Moore ·

2021/03/10

In response to the historic interview with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, conducted by Oprah Winfrey on Sunday March 7 for CBS, Clark and Simone sit down with royal correspondent Sean Mandell to unpack the revelations, analyze the aftermath, and discuss how this conversation creates an opportunity for collective healing around race and identity.Executive produced by Clark Moore (IG: @mrclarkmoore) Co-Executive produced by Simone Spira (IG: @simcitay) Produced by Liz McDonnell (IG:

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01:01:17

Oge Egbuonu

Soul Balm by Clark Moore ·

2021/03/03

Clark interviews writer, director, and producer Oge Egbuonu (“(In)Visible Portraits”). Clark asks Oge about quitting her job in her mid-20s, and the subsequent depression that followed. Oge reveals her journey with yoga, and how breath work became an entry point for healing years of trauma. Clark and Oge bond over breaking social constructs as millennials; something their parents may not relate to. Clark asks Oge about her queer identity. Clark and Oge discuss the emotional labor behind her

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01:07:32

Vella Lovell

Soul Balm by Clark Moore ·

2021/02/24

Clark interviews his “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend” co-star, actor and cat lover Vella Lovell (“The Mayor,” “The Big Sick”). Vella reveals what it was like meeting Clark during season 4 of “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.” Clark asks Vella about being raised in New Mexico, and she shares what it was like growing up in predominantly white spaces alongside her mother. Clark and Vella bond over both being young pianists (RIP Clark’s mini-cooper). Vella breaks down moving to New York City, and the challenges and joys that

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56:50

Ira Madison III

Soul Balm by Clark Moore ·

2021/02/17

Clark interviews writer, podcast host, and pop culture expert Ira Madison III (co-host of “Keep It”). Clark reveals Ira was one of the first people he called when he was developing Soul Balm. Clark asks Ira about growing up in Wisconsin, and Ira shares that he was one of the only Black kids in his school. Clark and Ira discuss his unique career path, which began at NYU. Ira shares that becoming a pop culture writer was born out of necessity, and details the hardships that accompanied that

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01:06:39

Alex Newell

Soul Balm by Clark Moore ·

2021/02/10

Clark interviews his BFF, and fellow “Glee” co-star, actor and Broadway singer Alex Newell (“Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist,” “Once on This Island”). After some brief rapport about Clark’s inability to work past sunset, Clark asks Alex about how he found his singing voice at a young age in the church. Clark and Alex discuss gender identity, and why Alex welcomes all pronouns. Alex reveals his experience with coming out while also being a big part of his church. Clark brings up Alex’s pattern of

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01:04:21

ALOK (Author & Poet)

Soul Balm by Clark Moore ·

2021/02/03

Clark interviews gender non-conforming author, poet, and public speaker ALOK (“Femme in Public,” “Beyond the Gender Binary”). Clark asks ALOK about growing up in Texas, and how they found their identity as a young queer person. Clark praises ALOK’s ability to condense literature into digestible content on their social channels. Clark and ALOK discuss their complicated relationships with language and labels, and what it means to continually evolve as a person. ALOK shares how reading and learning

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56:41

June Diane Raphael

Soul Balm by Clark Moore ·

2020/12/30

For the season finale, Clark interviews author and actor June Diane Raphael (“Grace and Frankie,” “The Long Shot”). Just ahead of the Georgia Senate Runoffs happening on January 5 (don’t forget to vote!), Clark asks June about her book, “Represent: The Woman’s Guide to Running for Office and Changing the World.” June reveals that working mothers - the backbone of every family - were the least represented group as elected officials, and how this fact spurred her to put this guide together. Clark and

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01:04:48

Alexandra Shipp

Soul Balm by Clark Moore ·

2020/12/23

Clark interviews his “Love, Simon” co-star, actor Alexandra Shipp (“X-Men,” Straight Outta Compton”). Alexandra reveals she just wrapped filming Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “Tick, Tick…Boom,” and describes working during the pandemic. Clark asks Alexandra about her evolving journey with activism, and how that affects the decisions she makes with her career. Alexandra talks about what it means to be mixed race. Clark brings up his first memory with Alexandra on the set of “Love, Simon.” Alexandra reveals

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