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Searching for Goodness PodcastSEASON 2 - EPISODE 13: CONQUER WITH LOVE with actor and stand up comedian BOB GOLUBWe were honored to have actor and stand up comedian Bob Golub as our guest in season two, episode thirteen Conquer With Love. Bob Golub has been in the entertainment industry for over 40 years. He is best known for his role in Goodfellas, Art School Confidential and many more. In this episode, Armin and Bob talk about the meaning of goodness, the environment, father and son relationships as well as the importance of laughter. We hope you enjoy this episode Conquer With Love!
#searchingforgoodness #bobgolub #actor #comedian #artschoolconfidential #goodfellas #goodness #comedy #humor #environment #dogs #love #conquerwithlove #antarctica...2025-07-1829 min
Searching for Goodness PodcastSEASON 2 - EPISODE 12: LOVE THY NEIGHBOR with poet, DJ and stand up comedian GIMEL HOOPERWe had the pleasure of having poet, DJ and stand up comedian Gimel Hooper in our twelfth episode Love Thy Neighbor of season two. Gimel is the co-founder of Da Poetry Lounge located in Los Angeles, California. In this episode, Armin and Gimel talk about the meaning of goodness, environmental issues, the beauty of poetry, love thy neighbor and sense of humor. We hope you enjoy this episode Love Thy Neighbor.
#searchingforgoodness #gimelhooper #nerd #hoodnerd #poet #poetry #goodness #comedy #humor #environment #animals #love #lovethyneighbor #antarctica #bessyadut #arminnasseri #goodnesswillwin
2025-07-0432 min
Searching for Goodness PodcastSEASON 2 - EPISODE 11: FINDING JOY with American actress MINDY STERLINGWe had the incredible honor of having American actress Mindy Sterling as our guest in our eleventh episode Finding Joy of season two. Mindy Sterling has been in the entertainment industry for 40 years. She is best known for her role in the Austin Powers Trilogy, How The Grinch Stole Christmas, The Goldbergs and many more. In this episode, Mindy and Bessy talk about the meaning of goodness, the environment, parenting animals as well as talking about birds and sense of humor. We hope you enjoy this episode Finding Joy.
#searchingforgoodness #mindysterling #actress #austinpowers #howthegrinchstolechristmas #conman #sexandexecs #thegoldbergs...2025-06-2028 min
Searching for Goodness PodcastSEASON 2 - EPISODE 10: FINDING INNOCENCE with student, model and animal lover RUMI BLANEYIn this episode, we celebrate Children's Day with student, model and animal lover Rumi Blaney. Rumi is Armin Nasseri's cousin. Armin and Rumi talk about goodness, respecting your parents and protecting the animals. Enjoy the 10th episode Finding Innocence.
#searchingforgoodness #children #childrensday #animals #rumi #goodness #earth #earthday #environment #love #water #ocean #antarctica #arctic #penguins #polarbears #redballoon #atatürk #innocence #goodnesswillwin
2025-05-2911 min
Searching for Goodness PodcastSEASON 2 - EPISODE 9: FINDING TRANSCENDENTAL MEDITATION with Transcendental Meditation Teacher EMILY FITZ RANDOLPHSearching for Goodness has dropped its ninth episode of the second season titled "Finding Transcendental Meditation." In this episode hosted by Bessy Adut, we had the pleasure of having Transcendental Meditation teacher Emily Fitz Randolph. Emily is the co-director of the Los Angeles TM Program: Santa Monica/West LA & Los Feliz Regional Director, West Coast & Mountain States. Transcendental Meditation is also partnered with the David Lynch Institute and the late David Lynch was a champion of Transcendental Meditation. Emily talks about Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, the creator of Transcendental Meditation and how celebrities such as the Beatles got involved with...2025-05-1635 min
Searching for Goodness PodcastSEASON 2 - EPISODE 8: FINDING SELF CONTROL with band members JOHN LAHLOUH & J.C. MONTANEZ
We’re excited to share two original songs made just for Searching for Goodness by SelfControl:
“Warriors Of Goodness" (Intro) and “Goodness Will Win” (Outro/Credits).
This marks a big moment for our show’s theme music!
Hear the story behind the collaboration in Season 2, Episode 8.
These are the only times we’ll feature the full songs.
So enjoy, and stay tuned!
“This is the Sound of Goodness.”
Available now in Season 2, Episode 8
#SoundOfGoodness #SearchingForGoodness
2025-05-0241 min
Searching for Goodness PodcastSEASON 2 - EPISODE 7: FINDING COINCIDENCES with writer and stand up comedian WENDY LIEBMANSearching for Goodness has dropped its seventh episode of the second season titled "Finding Coincidences." In this episode hosted by Bessy Adut, we had the honor of having writer and stand up comedian Wendy Liebman as our guest. This is one of our most proudly presented episodes.
Wendy has been doing stand up comedy for 40 years.
Bessy and Wendy talk about many coincidences along with goodness, peace and laughter. Talking about coincidences start with a color green which is explained in the episode. So you gotta watch to find out. Furthermore, there's a fun trivia...2025-04-1145 min
Searching for Goodness PodcastSEASON 2 - EPISODE 6: FINDING BEAUTY with model and actress EUGENIA KUZMINACheck out this sixth episode with model and actress Eugenia Kuzmina. Eugenia and host Bessy Adut talk about the meaning of goodness, environmental issues, science, spirituality and unity.
#goodness #environment #science #spirituality #birds #climatecrisis #world #connection #bessyadut #actress #model #eugeniakuzmina #goodnesswillwin #unity
2025-03-2823 min
Searching for Goodness PodcastSEASON 2 - EPISODE 5: FINDING COURAGE with LAFD CAPTAIN ERIK SCOTTSearching for Goodness has dropped its fifth episode of the second season titled "Finding Courage." In this episode hosted by Bessy Adut, we had the incredible honor of having LAFD Captain Erik Scott as our guest. Captain Scott shares his stories about serving the public as a firefighter for over 2 decades. Bessy and Captain Scott talk about the aftermath of the wildfires particularly with both the Palisades and Eaton fires as well as climate change and global warming.
#goodness #environment #LAFD #firefighters #wildfires #climatecrisis #world #hero #bessyadut #captainerikscott #oscars #grammys #criticschoiceawards #goodnesswillwin
2025-03-1425 min
Searching for Goodness PodcastSEASON 2 - EPISODE 4: GOODNESS IS A WAY OF LIFE with writer and comedian DANA OLITASearching for Goodness has dropped its fourth episode of the second season titled "Goodness Is A Way Of Life." Armin Nasseri hosts this episode with writer and comedian Dana Olita as they talk about the importance of laughter, goodness as well as dealing with evil in the world, the climate crisis and also staying resilient.
#goodness #friendship #climatecrisis #environment #world #dei #resilience #laughter #comedian #danaolita #arminnasseri #goodnesswillwin #birds #eagles
2025-02-2715 min
Searching for Goodness PodcastSEASON 2 - EPISODE 3: FINDING HAPPINESS with actress/dancer/comedian LENNON HOBSONCheck out this episode with actress, dancer and stand up comedian Lennon Hobson. Lennon and host Bessy Adut talk about the meaning of goodness, friendship, environmental issues and laughter.
#goodness #love #friendship #environment #laughter #comedian #fairy #lennonhobson #bessyadut #goodnesswillwin
2025-02-1424 min
Searching for Goodness PodcastSEASON 2 - EPISODE 2: MAKING GOODNESS FASHIONABLE with Fashion Designer GORDANA GEHLHAUSENCheck out the second episode of our second season with fashion designer Gordana Gehlhausen. In this episode, Gordana, a contestant from season six of Project Runway, talks about how fashion contributes to goodness along with loving yourself and the importance of prayer and meditation. Also, Bessy pays tribute to the late filmmaker David Lynch as well as speaking about the aftermath of the Los Angeles wildfires.
Hosted by Bessy Adut.
#goodness #peace #love #prayer #meditation #fashion #projectrunway #davidlynch #losangeles #wildfires #world #oneness #balkan
2025-01-3121 min
Searching for Goodness PodcastSEASON 2 - EPISODE 1: FINDING SENSE OF HUMOR with Comedian & Actress SARAH J. HALSTEADCheck out the first episode of our second season with comedian and actress Sarah J. Halstead. In this episode, Sarah talks about goodness, peace, evil in our society, friendship and the importance of laughter. Hosted by Bessy Adut.
#goodness #peace #comedy #love #friendship #laughter
2025-01-1019 min
Searching for Goodness PodcastSEASON 1 - EPISODE 24: FINDING THE MAMBA MENTALITY with Sports Photographer and Legends of Sport Podcast Host ANDREW D. BERNSTEINCheck out our season finale with sports photographer and host of Legends of Sport podcast Andrew D. Bernstein as we talk about goodness, Antarctica, global warming, climate change, birds, science, spirituality, music and of course sports. Furthermore, we talk about The Mamba Mentality: How I Play, which is an autobiographical book by the late Kobe Bryant. Photographs and afterword by Andrew D. Bernstein.
#kobebryant #8 #24 #mambamentality #lakers #nba #basketball #sports #goodnesss #antarctica #birds #science #spirituality #happynewyear #purple #gold #andrewbernstein #legendsofsport #podcast #dreams #goals
2024-12-3143 min
Searching for Goodness PodcastSEASON 1 - EPISODE 23: FINDING THANKFULNESS with Grammy Nominated Artist, Songwriter & Actress CHERI MOONPlease check out our 23rd episode with GRAMMY nominated artist, songwriter and actress Cheri Moon. Cheri & Bessy talk about topics such as Goodness, Antarctica, Science and Spirituality, Climate Change & Global Warming, A.I. , Music & The Arts, Birds, and a tour at Cheri's home where we meet her two birds. It has been a pleasure to learn more about Cheri and her work as well.
In this EPIC episode, you are going to get a chance to see many music videos of Cheri as well as some archival documentary material she was kind enough to share with us s...2024-12-1245 min
Searching for Goodness PodcastSEASON 1 - EPISODE 22: FINDING UNCONDITIONAL LOVE with Violinist/Stylist/Animal Rights Activist SHEENA GAOIn episode 22, we interviewed violinist, stylist and animal rights activist Sheena Gao. Armin, Bessy and Sheena talk about global warming, climate change, science, spirituality, veganism, artificial intelligence and birds.
We are excited to share this episode on 2024 Thanksgiving Day. As an animal rights activist, Sheena's talks about veganism and environmental factors really make us reconsider our choice of eating animals.
In the music section, we hear beautiful violin Sheena plays.
And we also see a few music videos Sheena worked as a stylist. Sheena is also a world traveller and can be found...2024-11-2947 min
Searching for Goodness PodcastSEASON 1 - EPISODE 21: FINDING GUIDANCE with Speaker/Channel/Author ISIS MA'AT EL 0In episode 21, as one of our all time favorites as Searching for Goodness team, we filmed an interview with Isis and Bessy sitting on top of a tree at Griffith Park!
That's been a very original idea by our creative team and the interview has been a pleasure. We talked about so many interesting topics and we haven't noticed how 54 minutes passed.
Some of our philosophical topics include but not limited to: #neardeathexperience #extraterrestrialactivity #channeling #globalwarming #climatechange of course once again #antarctica a very different take on #spirituality #nature and science #hopibrothers #om #separationisianillusion #thereisnodivisionintime #m...2024-11-2154 min
Searching for Goodness PodcastSEASON 1 - EPISODE 20: FINDING KNOWLEDGE with Biologist DR. RODOLFO WERNERCheck out our twentieth episode Finding Knowledge with biologist Dr. Rodolfo Werner, who is from Patagonia. Dr. Werner talks about about life in Antarctica along with the climate crisis and the ecosystem. #krillfishing #climatechange #antarctica #antarcticpeninsula #penguins #icemelting #whales #albatross #wildliferesearchfund #antarcticstations #mcmurdostations #wernerherzog #peaceandscience #goodness #asoc #expeditionships #grants #algore #aninconvenienttruth
You can also watch it on YouTube on the #searchingforgoodness channel.
2024-10-3148 min
Searching for Goodness PodcastSEASON 1 - EPISODE 19: FINDING GRACE with Catsnippers CEO and owner CHRISTINE HARTECheck out the nineteenth episode "Finding Grace" with owner and CEO of Catsnippers Christine Harte. In this episode we talk about the concerns of animal population. This is a very important subject and has to do with #goodness considering how animal population is handled by some places in the world and it would be considered as #animalrights
Christine also talks about how her organization takes the initiative by spaying and neutering as many cats and dogs as possible in order to reduce overpopulation and keeping animals out of shelters. You can find more info on Christine's website...2024-10-1717 min
Searching for Goodness PodcastSEASON 1 - EPISODE 18: FINDING CREATIVE FREEDOM with artist/art teacher ARINA SLEUTSKERCheck out the eighteenth episode "Finding Creative Freedom" with artist and art teacher Arina Sleutsker. In this episode, we are introducing Arina who is an immigrant artist from Russia. Currently, she is happily married with a beautiful, smart daughter who is in science. She continues to make new art pieces as well as teaching art classes.
We talk about hardships of moving to the United States to live the American Dream as she described "ocean of art and music." We talk about music and the unity of arts.
Other topics include: #veg...2024-10-0331 min
Searching for Goodness PodcastSEASON 1 - EPISODE 17: FINDING BALANCE with musician/martial artist/filmmaker/soap maker MANNY PADILLACheck out our seventeenth episode Finding Balance with musician/martial artist/filmmaker/soap maker Manny Padilla. Manny and Armin talk about different topics such as martial arts, music, filmmaking as well as goodness, science, spirituality, climate change, global warming and the arts. Manny also shares his secret recipe on making soap.
Hosted by Armin Nasseri
Created and Directed by Bessy Adut. #goodness #science #spirituality #birds #music #arts #artist #mannypadilla #martialarts #soap #soapmaking #director #producer #bessyadut #arminnasseri #searchingforgoodness #goodnesswillwin
2024-09-2029 min
Searching for Goodness PodcastSEASON 1 - EPISODE 16: FINDING HIGHER CONSCIOUSNESS with actress/educator DEBRA DE LISOCheck out our sixteenth episode Finding Higher Consciousness with actress/educator Debra De Liso. Debra and Bessy talk about different topics such as Debra's upcoming film "Small Town." They also speak about goodness, science, spirituality, climate change, global warming and the arts.
Created and Directed by Bessy Adut. #goodness #science #spirituality #birds #music #arts #artist #debradeliso #smalltown #theatre #actress #director #producer #bessyadut #arminnasseri #searchingforgoodness #goodnesswillwin
2024-09-0632 min
Searching for Goodness PodcastSEASON 1 - EPISODE 15: FINDING HARMONY with musician/producer TODD GARNERCheck out our fifteenth episode Finding Harmony with musician and producer Todd Garner. Todd is the co-founder of Stone Cold Records. Todd was a back up singer for Lenny Kravitz during the "Circus" world tour. Todd was also a member of the band "The Seventh Hour" before forming the soulful singing duo "Pullman Porters" and his current group "Aventurine." Todd shares his thoughts on goodness, artificial intelligence, global warming as well as music and the arts. Hosted by Producer Armin Nasseri in his hosting debut. Created and Directed by Bessy Adut. #goodness #science #spirituality #artificialintelligence #birds #toddgarner #lennykravitz #theseventhhour...2024-08-2326 min
Searching for Goodness PodcastSEASON 1 - EPISODE 14: FINDING COMMON GROUND with actress/host LIZETTE SANTIAGO & actor/comedian DANNY MCDERMOTTCheck out our fourteenth episode Finding Common Ground with actress/host Lizette Santiago & actor/comedian Danny McDermott. Lizette and Danny have a podcast show titled "The DL Down Low Show with Danny and Lizette. Danny has an engineering background. Lizette, who is a science lover, also has a science background. She is a psychobiology and marine biology major. Lizette and Danny talk about goodness, artificial intelligence and global warming. #goodness #veganism #science #spirituality #artificialintelligence #birds #partypanda #bessyadut #arminnasseri #gratitude #searchingforgoodness #goodnesswillwin
2024-08-1037 min
Searching for Goodness PodcastSEASON 1 - EPISODE 13: FINDING MAGIC with actor/magician VIN CHEEIn this episode of Searching For Goodness, we are introducing Vin Chee, who is a talented actor and magician. We talk about #magic #magiccastle #movies #hollywood #crazyrichasians #brucelee #jackiechan #artificialintelligence #goodness #birds #goodnesswillwin #bessyadut #arminnasseri #gratitude #searchingforgoodness #magictricks
2024-07-2718 min
Searching for Goodness PodcastSEASON 1 - EPISODE 12: FINDING ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION with MAYA GALIMIDI & ASHLEI LAINGCheck out the twelfth episode of Searching for Goodness with Empower With Nature founder Maya Galimidi & Ashlei Laing, the co-founder of The Regenerative School. Maya and Ashlei talk about #education #environmentalism #nature #globalwarming
2024-07-0611 min
Searching for Goodness PodcastSEASON 1 - EPISODE 11: FINDING WISDOM with real estate broker and author GARSON SILVERSCheck out the eleventh episode of Searching for Goodness with real estate broker and author Garson Silvers. Garson talks about his science fiction book Zenox: A Sustainable Digital Age Odyssey that he co-authored with Dr. Nour Zaghi & Naved Jafry. Bessy and Garson discuss global warming and environmental issues. #sciencefiction #arts #music #film #birds #nature #environment #climatechange #spirituality #science #searchingforgoodness #bessyadut
2024-06-2117 min
Searching for Goodness PodcastSEASON 1 - EPISODE 10: FINDING LIGHT & SHADOW with actor and filmmaker ALI SABRI BELAIDCheck out the tenth episode of Searching for Goodness with actor and filmmaker Ali Sabri Belaid in the Salt Cave. Bessy and Ali have a philosophical conversation about #arts #music #film #birds #nature #environment #climatechange #spirituality #science #searchingforgoodness #germanexpressionism #wilmaelles #othervenicefilmfestival #arminnasseri #GeorgeHobbs #georgehobbsstickfigurewisdom #stickfigurewisdom #saltcave #bessyadut
2024-06-0711 min
Searching for Goodness PodcastSEASON 1 - EPISODE 9: FINDING ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVISM with Fridays For Future and environmental activist SAANVI SITA MYLAVARAPUPlease check out our interview with Fridays For Future Saanvi Sita Mylavarapu as she talks about the concerns of our environment. Episode 9: Finding Environmental Activism.
2024-05-2428 min
Searching for Goodness PodcastSEASON 1 - EPISODE 8: FINDING OPTIMISM with musician, educator and composer SARAH MELNICKListen to our latest episode featuring musician, educator and composer Sarah Melnick. Sarah talks about music, environment, science and spirituality.
2024-05-1122 min
Searching for Goodness PodcastSEASON 1 - EPISODE 7: FINDING RHYTHM with Grammy Award Nominee/Buffy the Vampire Slayer Composer SHAWN K. CLEMENTWe are proud to present this interview with Grammy Award Nominee and Buffy the Vampire Slayer composer Shawn K. Clement. Shawn shares his thoughts about spreading goodness, our ecosystem and his love for animals.
2024-04-1326 min
Searching for Goodness PodcastSEASON 1 - EPISODE 6: FINDING CONNECTION with Playing for Change co-founder MARK JOHNSONInterview with MARK JOHNSON - PLAYING FOR CHANGE interviewed by Bessy ADUT, co-produced and edited by ARMIN NASSERI, sound edited by TARIN BAI. One of our most exciting episodes yet! Music unites. Half of this interview is based on our Q & A and the other half is wonderful music covers performed by Playing for Change. We recommend listening to all the songs & learn how they're done.
Featured songs/artists are:
#standbyme
#onelove
#nowomannocry
#comeasyouare
#peacetrain
#waitingfortheworldtochange
6 songs for our 6th episo...2024-03-2942 min
Searching for Goodness PodcastSEASON 1 - EPISODE 5: FINDING INTELLIGENCE with Dolphin Trainer: CATHERINE DUNN interviewed by Bessy ADUT and Armin NasseriIn this episode we talk about similar topics with a dolphin trainer from the Dolphin Research Center such as effects of global warming, climate change, spirituality, science and more. Let us know your thoughts and questions in the comments.
Most interesting and fun aspect of this particular episode, you’ll get a chance to see painting dolphins! We never knew dolphins were capable of making art as well as singing and dancing.
Talking about dolphins, of course, we salute Douglas Adams famous novel “Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” one of the books in...2024-03-0723 min
Searching for Goodness PodcastSEASON 1 - EPISODE 4: FINDING OUR VOICES with NORRIS YOUNG & LACHELLE PICKENSNorris Young and Lachelle Pickens talk about our current topics: music, arts, environmental, goodness, science and spirituality, climate change, global warming, artificial intelligence, Antarctica birds, music and arts.2024-02-1626 min
Searching for Goodness PodcastMUSIC & ARTS BONUS FEATURETTE SPECIALHashtags for our special episode:
#searchingforgoodness #bessyadut #arminnasseri #bonusspecial #whydofoolsfallinlove #artsandmusic #director #writer #producers #connectpeople #music #arts #rhtym #lyric #spirit #community #universal #humanbeing #travelling we have more in common than our #differences #politics #religion separate us #music and #arts connect us
Mentions #stars #musicvideos #willowsmith #whipmyhair #soundtrack #world #popstar #doctor #BEYONCE #renaissance #TAYLORSWIFT #GRAMMMYS #LANADELREY #BILLIEEILISH #BARBARASTREISAND #RANDB #MICHAELJACKSON #OFFTHEWALL #midnighttratintogeorgia #ai #eleveneleven #highschool #dollyparton #duranduran #cousins #oprahwinfrey #bigL #lachelle #norrisyoung #dangerousminds #actor #model #noyoallday
2024-02-0911 min
Searching for Goodness PodcastSEASON 1 - EPISODE 3: FINDING IT IN YOUR HEART with METIN HARAIn this episode with author/public speaker Metin Hara we spoke about his books, motivational speeches, his organization as well as our usual topics such as environmental issues, artificial intelligence, his thoughts on what goodness is, animals, birds, global warming, science and spirituality. A Must Listen!
Goodness will win!
2024-01-2626 min
Searching for Goodness PodcastAnimation Promo VideoPromo for Searching for Goodness by Planet Earth & Moon
2024-01-0601 min
Searching for Goodness PodcastSEASON 1 - EPISODE 2: FINDING SOLUTIONS WITH THE SCIENTIST with NICHOLAS AMOROSOInterview with a scientist on goodness, artificial intelligence, global warming, climate change and spirituality.
2024-01-0617 min
Searching for Goodness PodcastSEASON 1 - EPISODE 1: FINDING COMPASSION with actress/model WILMA ELLESFinding Compassion - Down to Earth Mother
Bessy Adut and Wilma Elles are talking with German/Turkish actress Wilma Elles about her professional life as well as her thoughts on artificial intelligence, environmental issues, her thoughts on the strike, motherhood, spirituality, science and more in Hollywood.
2024-01-0600 min