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Searching for Goodness PodcastSEASON 3 - EPISODE 3: FINDING STORIES with writer and artist SELCUK CEYLANSearching for Goodness – Season 3, Episode 3
Finding Stories
Welcome to Searching for Goodness. We’re so glad you’re here. In Finding Stories, Bessy reconnects with her longtime friend Selçuk Ceylan from Turkey, reflecting on their shared journey as young creatives.
Bessy and Selçuk co-wrote a feature screenplay inspired by a true story blended with fantasy, titled The Turk. She fondly remembers how they boarded a train to Ankara to pick up their screenwriting development grant award many years ago. Time and distance led them on different paths. Bessy moved to Los Angeles to pursue screenwriti...
2026-02-1524 min
Searching for Goodness PodcastSEASON 3 - EPISODE 2: FINDING LOGIC with analytical method development scientist KEVIN HARTSeason 3, Episode 2 of Searching for Goodness, “Finding Logic,” features an insightful conversation with Kevin Hart, an analytical method development scientist.
In this episode, we explore the facts behind artificial intelligence, climate change, global warming and the enduring question of what goodness means today.
A reflective and intellectually rich discussion at the intersection of science, morality, and human values.
#SearchingForGoodness #FindingLogic #Podcast #SciencePodcast #AI #ClimateChange #GlobalWarming #Ethics #MeaningOfGoodness #ThoughtProvoking #HumanValues
2026-01-2926 min
Searching for Goodness PodcastSEASON 3 - EPISODE 1: FINDING HEALING IN MUSIC with musician FAITH ELIZA AUDIO PODCASTS (PODBEAN: SPOTIFY / APPLE & MORE)
Season 3 of Searching for Goodness begins with Finding Healing In Music, featuring musician Faith Eliza.
Recorded as a remote self-tape interview, this episode explores healing from trauma, the love of music, surviving sexual abuse, personal lyrics, shame, nursing and caregiving, classical music roots, and how music can save us.
Faith also reflects on nature, goodness, support, and the courage it takes to follow your dreams.
Listeners can experience the episode start to finish or focus on the moments that resonate most.
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2026-01-1624 min
Searching for Goodness PodcastSEASON 2 - EPISODE 25: FINDING TURKISH HUMOR with comedians AHMET BÍLGE & SARPER GÜVENSearching for Goodness Season 2 Finale
In the final episode of Season 2 of Searching for Goodness, we celebrate global voices from Türkiye who have made their mark on the world stage.
This special finale features two standout stand up comedians Sarper Güven and Ahmet Bilge, filmed in West Hollywood before their show at the legendary The Comedy Store.
Host Bessy Adut introduces Sarper and Ahmet and then steps back as they interview each other in an honest, funny and insightful conversation. We get sneak peeks into Sarper’s breakthrough journey in 90 Day Fian...
2025-12-2638 min
Searching for Goodness PodcastSEASON 2 - EPISODE 24: FINDING SIMPLICITY with actress, voice over talent and acting coach SEZGI DENIZCheck out our 24th episode of season two Finding Simplicity with Turkish actress Sezgi Deniz as she joined us with her bright, bubbly energy and simple, heartfelt answers. We talked goodness, love, Antarctica, the environment, AI, birds, and her fun commercial with Gülse Birsel.
So grateful for this talented homeland star.
Wishing her many paths back to Hollywood.
2025-12-1115 min
Searching for Goodness PodcastSEASON 2 - EPISODE 23: SURVIVING THROUGH GOODNESS with Spread Goodness Day Founder ANNA DRAVLANDWelcome to another heartfelt episode of Searching for Goodness.
In this episode, we sit down with Anna Dravland, the inspiring founder of Spread Goodness Day, a growing movement dedicated to uplifting the world through simple, powerful acts of kindness.
Anna shares the story of how Spread Goodness Day was born and how its mission continues to expand each year. She also speaks candidly about her health challenges, her fight to survive, and the strength she found through her dog Karma, her birds, and her deep love of nature. We explore the idea of “partnering up,” and...
2025-11-2739 min
Searching for Goodness PodcastSEASON 2 - EPISODE 22: FINDING PEACE IN ANIMATION with animation director JOEL ORLOFF✨ Searching for Goodness | Season 2, Episode 22 — Featuring Animation Director Joel Orloff ✨
In this heartfelt and thought-provoking audio episode, we sit down with acclaimed animation director Joel Orloff for a warm and engaging conversation recorded across Los Angeles and New York. Even over Zoom, the exchange feels intimate, honest, and deeply human.
We explore Joel’s creative journey and the stories behind his work, and we open the door to meaningful topics that truly resonate from environmental concerns to surprising historical moments such as the World War I Christmas soccer truce. We also reflect on current world events...
2025-11-1444 min
Searching for Goodness PodcastSEASON 2 - EPISODE 21: FINDING "UNIVERSAL MOVES" MOVEMENT with fusion belly dancer & instructor TRACY RHAJ🎧 Episode: Peaceful Revolution Through Dance – with Fusion Belly Dancer Tracy Rhaj
In this inspiring episode, fusion belly dancer Tracy Rhaj joins us to share not only her love for dance, but also her thoughtful reflections on life, peace, and the environment.
Together, we explore how dance can become a form of peaceful revolution, especially connecting people across cultures through universal rhythms and movement.
You’ll hear a truly heartfelt conversation accompanied by beautiful snippets of belly dance music that capture the spirit of Tracy’s art. It’s a soulful, enlightening, and uplifting listen from...
2025-11-0739 min
Searching for Goodness PodcastSEASON 2 - EPISODE 20: FINDING MEANING with paleoecologist EMILY L. LINDSEY, PH.D.Episode 20 – Dr. Emily Lindsey: Inside the La Brea Tar Pits
What secrets lie beneath Los Angeles? In this fascinating episode, we sit down with Dr. Emily Lindsey, paleoecologist, Assistant Curator, and Excavation Site Director at the La Brea Tar Pits and Museum.
Emily takes us behind the scenes of this world-famous fossil site, sharing how the Tar Pits are not just a museum but a living laboratory uncovering new discoveries every day. We talk about her trip to Antarctica, her thoughts on oneness and interconnectedness, and even stories about her former pet bird!
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2025-11-0638 min
Searching for Goodness PodcastSEASON 2 - EPISODE 19: FINDING EMOTIONS with screenwriter and film producer MEG LEFAUVE
We’re so honored to welcome Meg LeFauve, the Academy Award–winning writer behind Inside Out, Inside Out 2, and The Good Dinosaur from Disney and Pixar.
In this special episode, Meg joins host Bessy Adut for a warm, wise, and deeply philosophical conversation about emotions, goodness, environmental issues, and even the fascinating intelligence of crows.
Meg is currently developing a feature screenplay to direct for Netflix with her husband Joe Forte through Story House.
Directed and hosted by Bessy Adut
Filmed by Barry McDaniel
Co-produced and post-supervised by Armin...
2025-10-2338 min
Searching for Goodness PodcastSEASON 2 - EPISODE 18: ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE with writer, humorist and Beatles scholar MARTIN LEWISS2, E18, All You Need Is Love (with Martin Lewis)
In this wide-ranging episode, Bessy and Armin are joined by the polymathic Martin Lewis: producer, humorist, writer, TV/radio host, marketing strategist and acclaimed Beatles scholar.
As the co-creator (with Monty Python’s John Cleese) and producer of the “Secret Policeman’s Ball” series of benefit shows, albums and films, his work with Pete Townshend, Sting, Bob Geldof and others is credited with helping inspire “Live Aid” and other benefit events.
In Part 1, Armin and Martin dive into the power of satire, and t...
2025-09-2632 min
Searching for Goodness PodcastSEASON 2 - EPISODE 17: FINDING TIME with film and television editor JULIE ANTEPLIIn this thoughtful and wide-ranging conversation, Bessy sits down with acclaimed film and television editor Julie Antepli to explore what it means to live a good life in today's world. Together, they reflect on the meaning of goodness, the importance of kindness to animals, and the personal responsibility we all share in addressing environmental issues. The episode also dives into the complexities of artificial intelligence, both its promise and its pitfalls.
Julie brings a unique perspective shaped by her work behind the scenes in storytelling and editing narratives that shape how we see the world. Join us...
2025-09-1232 min
Searching for Goodness PodcastSEASON 2 - EPISODE 16: FINDING SAFE PASSAGE HEALS with author/speaker/Safe Passage Heals Founder/CEO TRISH STEELEIn this deeply moving episode, we welcome Bessy and Trish from Safe Passage Heals, a nonprofit organization devoted to helping survivors of domestic violence reclaim their lives with dignity and hope. Through open and honest conversation, we explore the power of faith, patience, and resilience in the healing journey.
Trish shares the story behind her inspiring book, Mind of Steele, and how writing became a tool for empowerment. We also reflect on the significance of:
🟣 The color purple and Domestic Violence Awareness Month
🕊️ Thoughts on birds as metaphors for freedom and transformation
🌍 The concept of...
2025-08-2937 min
Searching for Goodness PodcastSEASON 2 - EPISODE 15: FINDING SOUL IN THE VOICE with musician KIRSTEN C. KUNKLEWe had the pleasure of welcoming musician Kirsten C. Kunkle to the fifteenth episode of season two. Kirsten is a leading Native American soprano in the classical music world. In our conversation, she shares her insights on goodness, environmental issues, and the pursuit of peace.
#goodness #searchingforgoodness #environment #youtube #bessyadut #positivechange #peace #musician #singer #soprano #beauty #soul #ethereal #inspiration #documentary #podcastlife
2025-08-1525 min
Searching for Goodness PodcastSEASON 2 - EPISODE 14: LET'S BUZZ ABOUT BEES with beekeeper CARRIE DIAZZZIn this episode, I’m buzzing with excitement to introduce Carrie Diazzz, a passionate beekeeper and founder of Hive and Hanger. We talk about the incredible role bees play in our ecosystem, the environmental challenges they face and how their spirit inspires us to spread goodness in the world.
#beekeeper #bees #environment #goodness #searchingforgoodness #youtube #bessyadut #savethebees #pollinators #ecofriendly #naturelovers #sustainability #hiveandhanger #positivechange #leadership #inspiration #documentary #podcastlife
Credits:
Cinematography & Opening Titles Edit – Barry McDaniel
Host/Director/Creator – Bessy Adut
Producer – Armin Nasseri
Special Thanks – Hive and Hanger
2025-08-0835 min
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 of Playing For Change
Interviewed by Bessy Adut
Co-produced & edited by Armin Nasseri
Sound edited by Tarin Bai
One of our most exciting episodes yet. 🌍🎶
Music truly unites.
This episode is a powerful blend: half intimate Q&A with Mark Johnson, and half breathtaking music covers performed by Playing For Change.
We dive into how these global collaborations come together, the philosophy behind the movement, and the technical magic that brings each song to life.
We highly recommend listening to every track and discov...
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 PICKENSIn this episode, Bessy takes a step back from the host’s chair while Norris Young and Lachelle Pickens dive into a rich conversation about music, the arts, science, spirituality and goodness. From climate change and global warming to artificial intelligence and Antarctica’s birds, the discussion moves fluidly across ideas shaping our world today.
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2024-02-1626 min
Searching for Goodness PodcastMUSIC & ARTS BONUS FEATURETTE SPECIALHashtags for our special episode:
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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
In our first episode, Bessy Adut talks to actress/model Wilma Elles about her professional life as well as her thoughts on artificial intelligence, environmental issues, the Hollywood strikes, science, spirituality and motherhood.
2024-01-0600 min