Dr. Scott Asmar: The Man & Everything In Between

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In the launch of his new podcast, Dr. Scott Asmar: The Man & Everything In Between, will focus on subjects like relationships, finance, raising children, personal development, along. In the launch of his new podcast, Dr. Scott Asmar: The Man & Everything In Between, Scott will focus on subjects like relationships, finance, raising children, personal development, along with everything that happens in between. Scott grew up in an Armenian-American household in a small Central California agricultural town with big dreams. As a Ph.D. psychologist, business owner, artist, husband and father, Scott will touch on the importance of self-reflection and community support specifically for men in midlife. He aims to provide practical tips and his personal experiences and stories to help listeners navigate life’s challenges and realize they are not alone.

  1. 14h ago

    EP34: Beyond Going Skin Deep As A Christian - Self Love vs Conceit?

    You can pour yourself out for everyone around you and still come home convinced you aren't enough. Learning how to love yourself as a Christian starts with noticing when the tank is empty. On Dr. Scott Asmar: The Man & Everything In Between, Scott welcomes back Victor Perez, a singer with the 90s tribute group Boy Band All Stars and the gospel group Singers of Soul. They talk through a short post of Victor's that Scott couldn't stop thinking about.   Victor describes the packed month that drained his social battery and the prayer God told him He wouldn't answer yet. That moment gave him a new understanding of what “love your neighbor as yourself” means. He also corrects his own first takeaway on air and names the harder truth he landed on instead.   Scott draws a clear line on biblical self love vs conceit and reads the “love is patient” passage from 1 Corinthians 13 aloud. Victor shares the one question he asks himself on hard days as a way of finding self worth in God's love. The two also get honest about social media and self worth, and why the most beautiful people in a room are often the most insecure.   Press play if you give freely to others and rarely extend that same grace to yourself. You'll leave with a clearer sense of how to love yourself as a Christian and why the people you serve need you rested and full first.   Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Victor's boy band and gospel group updates 02:56 The post about loving thy neighbor 03:52 A drained social battery and unanswered prayer 06:35 Self-love without the conceit 08:14 Why neglecting yourself is disobedience 11:04 Remembering who loves you more 14:48 You can't love God and hate your brother 16:01 Scott reads 1 Corinthians 13 aloud 20:24 Doing good to people who wrong you 22:09 Instagram, insecurity, and where self worth comes from   Links Connect with Dr. Scott Asmar: Follow Dr. Scott on Instagram Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

  2. Aug 25

    EP33: Behind the Scenes of Indie Movie Sets with Kody Newton

    Kody Newton shot the movie that launched his filmmaking career on a phone. Not because it was trendy, but because it was 2016 and his business was starting to fail. That decision set him on the path to becoming a full-time independent filmmaker, and Dr. Scott Asmar gets the full story on his podcast Dr. Scott Asmar: The Man and Everything In Between.   Kody Newton is a cinematographer, writer and director based in Idaho. He tells Scott about the movie that changed his career, a family project called Ninja Cowboy Viking, shot on an LG V10 because iit could shoot at 24 frames per second. That project led to theater screenings, fundraising for Make-A-Wish, and a decision to go all in on film.   This episode covers what Kody learned from low-budget sets, how cinematography gear has changed, and why easier access to good cameras doesn’t replace strong storytelling. Scott and Kody also get into the business side, why Kody charges just $650 a day, and how Newton to Newton Productions reflects his family-friendly approach to filmmaking and his habit of bringing family members onto his sets.   If you're weighing a career reinvention or want indie filmmaking career advice from someone who turned a low-budget family film project into a real career, listen to this episode of The Man and Everything In Between.   Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Meeting Kody Newton on set 00:37 Wyoming roots and the first backyard films 02:03 Ninja Cowboy Viking and the Make a Wish screenings 04:12 Making short films during a Mormon mission in Spain 06:39 How cinematography gear has changed 08:28 Why Kody stays anti AI on set 09:13 The bonfire shoot that taught him the most 11:43 Newton to Newton Productions and staying family friendly 13:23 Metal Kingdom and the robot religion concept 17:12 Life on the road between film sets 18:17 How to become an independent filmmaker and still get hired 21:07 Pricing, crew, and working with family   Links Connect with Kody Newton: Visit Kody's website Follow Kody on Instagram    Connect with Dr. Scott Asmar: Follow Dr. Scott on Instagram Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

  3. Aug 11

    EP32: Meet Architects Paul & Mark Halajian - Exploring Faith In Fresno Architecture

    Can architecture be an act of worship? Paul and Mark Halajian build their answer into every project, and faith-based architecture sits at the center of this conversation with host Dr. Scott Asmar.   On this episode of Dr. Scott Asmar: The Man & Everything In Between, Dr. Scott talks with Paul Halajian, principal architect at Halajian Architects, and his son, Mark Halajian, a designer at the firm. Paul has practiced architecture for nearly forty years and trained at UC Berkeley. Mark studied at Cal Baptist and earned master's degrees in architecture and urban design at CU Denver before joining the family practice.   Paul traces his focus on church architecture design back to a graduate thesis and a former youth pastor's request to design a church, a project that shaped the rest of his career. He also opens up about the fear he felt when launching his own firm in 2010 and the question that followed him through those first years.   Mark breaks down where he stands on AI in architecture, including why he believes it can copy but never create something new. The father-and-son architects also share what led Mark from college wrestling into the family business, the two pulpits and communion table they are currently designing together, and the fountain pen sketching habit Paul passed down to him.   Listen to learn how faith-based architecture, family, and design come together, plus practical architecture career advice for anyone who has ever thought about building something that lasts.   Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Meet Paul And Mark Halajian 01:07 Paul's Early Calling To Architecture 02:43 Studying Architecture At UC Berkeley 04:53 Mark's Roundabout Path Into Design 07:37 Faith Shaping Their Architectural Philosophy 13:14 Debating AI's Role In Design 18:17 The Fountain Pen Obsession Begins 21:34 Career Advice For Future Architects 25:47 Churches And Landmark Buildings In Fresno 33:18 How Christ Guides Their Work   Connect with Dr. Scott Asmar: Follow Dr. Scott on Instagram   Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

  4. Jul 21

    EP31: More From Our Favorite Author & REAL Show Girl, Diane Christiansen!

    Diane Christiansen waited nearly twenty years to finish her Las Vegas showgirl memoir. Now she returns to Dr. Scott Asmar: The Man & Everything In Between for part two, and a deeper conversation about The Last Real Showgirl and the stories behind the book.   Diane started writing in 2006 at the Stardust cast and crew reunion, shortly before the hotel came down. She recalls dancing alongside the Stardust Las Vegas showgirls in the Lido de Paris, the two writing coaches who helped her find her voice, and the childhood chapters she avoided for years. Her publisher cut 30,000 words, but the hardest stories stayed in.   She also shares a discovery she waited fifty years to hear. One phone call with an old dance friend exposed a betrayal by a mentor she had trusted for years, and Diane explains why she believes her career unfolded exactly as it was meant to.   Then comes her honest movie review of The Last Showgirl. Diane praises Pamela Anderson and Jamie Lee Curtis, then explains why real dancers reject the way the film portrays them. These women were gladiators in heels who built second careers before turning thirty, and the film shows none of this.   From a sold-out panel at the Mob Museum to a TIME interview tied to Taylor Swift's The Life of a Showgirl album, Diane's story keeps finding new audiences. Press play for the full conversation and hear what the movie version of showgirl life leaves out.   Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Welcoming Diane Christiansen Back for Part Two 01:20 The Stardust Reunion That Sparked Diane's Las Vegas Showgirl Memoir 03:00 Finding Her Voice Through Two Writing Coaches 05:50 How Her Publisher Shaped the Final Manuscript 08:45 Success at 21 and the Grueling Vegas Show Schedule 10:05 Inside the Iconic Showgirl Costumes and Dita Von Teese's Rescue 12:25 Diane's Honest Take on The Last Showgirl Movie 15:32 Diet Pills, Objectification, and Writing About Family Secrets 18:27 The Rockettes Betrayal Diane Uncovered Decades Later 22:31 Diane's Whirlwind Book Tour and Media Coverage 28:15 The Mob, the Strip, and the Real Casino Story 28:54 Advice for Young Dancers Today 31:14 Where to Find The Last Real Showgirl and Upcoming Book Signing   Links Connect with Diane Christiansen: Visit The Last Real Showgirl website Follow The Last Real Showgirl on Instagram Connect with Dr. Scott Asmar: Follow Dr. Scott on Instagram Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

  5. Jul 7

    EP30: Diving In Deeper to Faith with Victor Perez

    What does it really mean to keep your faith alive when the calendar clears and the holidays are over? On Dr. Scott Asmar: The Man and Everything in Between, host Dr. Scott Asmar sits down with returning guest Victor Perez for an honest conversation about the Christian faith journey for young men.   Victor views God not as a distant figure, but as a father and a best friend. He talks to God the way he would talk to a friend, no script required, no formal posture needed, just an honest conversation that starts with gratitude. It is a personal take on how to pray for beginners that actually feels doable.   Victor also opens up about his experience as one of many gay Christians who have felt rejected by organized religion. He walked away for a time. His story of faith after doubt is raw and real, and it speaks directly to the broader conversation around Christianity and youth revival happening right now.   This is a conversation about building a relationship with God that holds up through loss, confusion, and the seasons where everything feels uncertain. Dr. Scott and Victor agree that faith is not a destination. It is a conversation that never stops.   If you are at the beginning of your Christian faith journey for young men or somewhere in the middle wondering if any of this still applies to you, this episode will meet you where you are.   Episode Breakdown: 00:00 The Christian Faith Journey for Young Men with Victor Perez 02:23 Staying Spiritually Grounded After Easter and the Holiday Season 03:46 Why Faith Is a Relationship That Requires Daily Communication 05:26 How to Talk to God When You Are Just Starting Out 07:30 Using the Lord's Prayer as a Guide for Beginners 09:57 When Faith Collapses and How Victor Hit Rock Bottom 12:19 The Moment God Met Victor in the Silence 14:42 Why God Is Always Pursuing You Even When You Walk Away 15:49 Daily Devotionals and Bible Resources That Strengthen Your Faith 19:20 Being Gay and Christian and the Pain of Church Rejection 22:56 The Youth Revival and What Young People Need to Hear About God 25:30 A Closing Prayer for Every Listener on the Journey   Links Connect with Dr. Scott Asmar: Follow Dr. Scott on Instagram Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

  6. Jun 10

    EP29: Midlife Gut Health Check-In Talk with Gastroenterologist, Dr. John Abdulian

    Your gut is telling you something, and most men aren't listening.   On Scott Asmar: The Man and Everything in Between, host Scott Asmar brings in his brother-in-law Dr. John Abdulian, a gastroenterologist with over 30 years in private practice, for a conversation that is long overdue. This is the kind of straight talk you wish you had gotten years ago, delivered by someone who has seen the consequences when men ignore the signs.   Dr. Abdulian breaks down why bloating, acid reflux, and digestive discomfort are so common in men, and what gastroesophageal reflux symptoms actually mean for your long-term health. He also explains the brain-gut connection in plain language, including why stress and mood have a direct and measurable impact on your GI tract, and why so many digestive complaints have no visible structural cause at all.   Colorectal cancer prevention is a big part of this conversation. Dr. Abdulian shares why colonoscopy screening should start at 45 for most people with no family history, and at 40 or ten years before the age a family member developed colon cancer, whichever is earlier, and why men have a 30 percent higher incidence of colorectal cancer than women. He also touches on inflammatory bowel disease and mental health, reflecting on what gastroenterologists are increasingly recognizing about the psychological burden of chronic GI conditions.   The conversation also gets into food, specifically what the latest research is saying about processed foods, additives, and what to actually put on your plate if you want your gut to cooperate.   If you have been putting off a screening or ignoring symptoms, this episode gives you the information and the nudge you need.   Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Meet Dr. John Abdulian, Gastroenterologist 02:25 Gastroesophageal Reflux Symptoms in Men Over 50 05:00 Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Mental Health 07:06 The Brain-Gut Connection and Functional Bowel Disorders 09:44 AI in Gastroenterology and the Future of Endoscopy 13:29 Why Colonoscopy Screening for Men Starts at 45 14:33 Colorectal Cancer Prevention and Risk Factors to Know 17:09 Processed Foods, Additives, and What to Cut From Your Diet Connect with Dr. John Abdulian: Know more about Dr. Abdulian   Connect with Scott Asmar: Follow Scott on Instagram Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

  7. May 20

    EP28: Summer Fashion Preview with AJ of Beverly Hills

    The luxury fashion trends 2026 conversation you didn’t know you needed happened at the Dior Cafe inside what AJ describes as the largest Dior shopping space in the world.   Host Scott Asmar sits down at the Dior Cafe on Rodeo Drive with returning guest AJ, who works with luxury brands, clients, fashion events, photo shoots, and fashion-related projects. On Scott Asmar: The Man and Everything in Between, AJ brings the kind of access and perspective that does not show up in a magazine roundup.   Designers are moving, and AJ says Fashion Week set the tone for major changes in the industry. Dior stands out to him because Jonathan Anderson is bringing a modern twist through earth tones, floral details, pastels, and a stronger luxury feel. For anyone watching summer fashion trends 2026, he points to prints and resort wear as key summer directions, with Etro, Casablanca, Emilio Pucci, and Missoni standing out.   His designer fashion news 2026 rundown also covers the turbulent situation at Versace, Ferrari’s surprisingly strong clothing line, and how luxury fashion is shifting from his perspective as someone working with clients, events, and brands.   If you’ve ever wanted an insider’s read on the luxury fashion world, this is the episode.   Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Welcome to Scott Asmar: The Man and Everything in Between 01:04 Inside the World’s Largest Dior Shopping Space on Rodeo Drive 02:06 How Fashion Week in Europe Set the Tone for Industry Changes 03:54 Ferrari’s Clothing Line and What It Means for Luxury Fashion 04:57 Dries Van Noten Sells His Company and Moves Into Interior Design 08:13 Summer 2026 Fashion Trends: Prints, Resort Wear, and Standout Brands 08:55 Versace’s Creative Director Shake-Up and Donatella’s Next Move 10:35 Jonathan Anderson’s Vision for Dior and Why AJ Thinks It’s Working 11:34 AJ’s Upcoming Projects in New York, London, and Milan 12:23 What’s Next for Scott and AJ Connect with AJ of Beverly Hills: Follow AJ on Instagram Visit the Lotus Beverly Hills website   Connect with Scott Asmar: Follow Scott on Instagram Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

  8. Apr 22

    EP27: My Tribute to The Armenian Genocide Survivors: Learning About the Past to Shape The Future

    The Armenian Genocide reaches this family through memory, silence, and the words one grandmother refused to leave behind.   On Scott Asmar, The Man & Everything in Between, host Scott Asmar sits down with his wife, Jane Asmar for a personal conversation that gives the Armenian Genocide a human face. Through Jane’s family story, this episode turns history into something close, lived, and impossible to dismiss. Her grandmother’s written account opens a window into loss, faith, survival, and the lasting impact of being forced to rebuild a life after everything familiar is gone.   This is the kind of episode that stays with you because it speaks to more than the past. It shows how family stories shape identity, how silence can carry pain across generations, and why remembrance still matters now. Jane reflects on what it meant to grow up around fragments of this history, then later understand what those fragments were really holding. That gives the conversation real weight and makes space for Armenian Genocide survivor stories that deserve to be heard with care.   The episode also speaks directly to intergenerational trauma Armenian Genocide families still carry. Small childhood memories, family habits, and emotional distance take on new meaning once Jane begins reading her grandmother’s memoir more closely. Scott and Jane also talk about April 24 Armenian Genocide remembrance and why keeping these stories visible matters for their children and for the wider public. Their renewed connection to this history was shaped in part by the Aurora’s Sunrise documentary, which helped bring the reality of survival into sharper focus.   At its core, this conversation is about Armenian family history genocide, resilience, and responsibility. It honors what was lost, names what was endured, and reminds listeners that memory is one way families protect truth from being erased.   Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Armenian Genocide Survivor Testimony From Zabel Basmajan 01:53 Jane Asmar on Armenian Family History and April 24 Remembrance 03:15 Why Armenian Genocide Remembrance Still Matters Across Generations 05:58 How Aurora’s Sunrise Reignited This Family’s Armenian Genocide Story 07:53 Aunt Nury’s Book and the Memoir That Preserved a Survivor’s Account 11:31 Zabel’s Childhood Memory of the Killing Fields and Lost Armenian Homeland 15:31 Intergenerational Trauma After the Armenian Genocide 17:48 Why Survivors Stayed Silent and Why Zabel Finally Wrote Her Story 20:41 From Turkey to Cuba to Fresno, Rebuilding Life After the Armenian Genocide 24:28 The Fresno State Armenian Genocide Monument and Family Legacy Links Watch Aurora's Sunrise on Amazon Prime   Connect with Scott Asmar: Follow Scott on Instagram Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

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In the launch of his new podcast, Dr. Scott Asmar: The Man & Everything In Between, will focus on subjects like relationships, finance, raising children, personal development, along. In the launch of his new podcast, Dr. Scott Asmar: The Man & Everything In Between, Scott will focus on subjects like relationships, finance, raising children, personal development, along with everything that happens in between. Scott grew up in an Armenian-American household in a small Central California agricultural town with big dreams. As a Ph.D. psychologist, business owner, artist, husband and father, Scott will touch on the importance of self-reflection and community support specifically for men in midlife. He aims to provide practical tips and his personal experiences and stories to help listeners navigate life’s challenges and realize they are not alone.

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