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

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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.

  1. The Kindness Lesson I Learned After Death with Intuitive Medium Susan Grau

    1d ago

    The Kindness Lesson I Learned After Death with Intuitive Medium Susan Grau

    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 of her childhood became the catalyst for a lifetime of helping others heal. Together, they explore the relationship between kindness, intuition, fear, self-worth, and presence... and why the smallest acts of compassion can have a ripple effect far beyond what we realize. Plus, Robert surprises Susan with special guest: Casting Director Alexa Zappia of Rocks of Unity. Whether you're curious about near-death experiences, looking to deepen your intuition, or simply seeking a reminder of the power of kindness, this conversation offers plenty of insight, hope, and heart. In positive podcast episode, you'll learn: • What Susan's near-death experience taught her about kindness and purpose• How to tell the difference between fear and intuition• Why being present is the key to unlocking your inner wisdom• The surprising connection between self-talk and self-kindness• How to release attachment to outcomes and focus on the "footwork"• Why silence can be one of the greatest gifts for personal growth• The small daily acts that can make someone feel seen, loved, and valued SUSAN GRAU is a Healer, Renowned Body, Mind and Spirit Intuitive, Inspirational Speaker, and Hay House Bestselling Author. Susan’s journey began following a profound near-death experience at just four and a half years old. This pivotal moment in her life awakened her unique healing abilities, allowing her to connect with spirits from the other side. Follow Susan: www.susangrau.com Follow us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@artofkindnesspod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@robpeterpaul⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! (⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theaok⁠⁠⁠) Music: "Awake" by Ricky Alvarez & "Sunshine" by Lemon Music Studio. We are supported by the Broadway Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    56 min
  2. Tony Nominee Tim Jackson on Kindness Behind Broadway's Two Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York)

    Jun 1

    Tony Nominee Tim Jackson on Kindness Behind Broadway's Two Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York)

    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 Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) • Why kindness is essential to making great theatre • How Tim helps actors get out of their heads and into the story • The surprising inspiration behind the musical's smart suitcase set • The power of connecting with strangers in an increasingly disconnected world • Working with actors like Christiani Pitts and Sam Tutty, plus more! TIM JACKSON is a Tony Award-nominated director and dramaturg. His Broadway production of Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) earned eight Tony Award nominations and has become one of the season's most beloved new musicals. His additional credits include Merrily We Roll Along in the West End and the upcoming UK premiere of Something Rotten!. Got kindness tips or stories? Please email us: artofkindnesspodcast@gmail.com Follow Tim: @timjcreative Follow us: @artofkindnesspod / @robpeterpaul Support the show! (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theaok) Music: "Awake" by Ricky Alvarez & "Sunshine" by Lemon Music Studio. We are supported by the Broadway Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    50 min
  3. Tony-Winner Michael Arden (Broadway's The Lost Boys): Time to Kill ('Em with Kindness)

    May 25

    Tony-Winner Michael Arden (Broadway's The Lost Boys): Time to Kill ('Em with Kindness)

    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 spectacle with emotional truth Broadway burnout and staying inspired, plus much more Michael Arden is a distinguished, two-time Tony Award winning director, honored for Best Direction of a Musical for Maybe Happy Ending. In 2023, he won the Tony Award for the acclaimed revival of Parade, following previous nominations for Once On This Island and Spring Awakening. He is the co-founder of At Rise Creative and has directed a wide range of works, including the 2024 Met Gala and Ben Platt’s concert residencies. Beyond his directing credits, Michael is an accomplished performer who has appeared on Broadway in Big River and King Lear, as well as in television and film projects like The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and Source Code. Shoutout to (spoiler) Ali Louis Bourzgui for taking part in our surprise compliment game. Got kindness tips or stories? Please email us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠artofkindnesspodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Michael: @michaelarden Follow us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@artofkindnesspod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@robpeterpaul⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! (⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theaok⁠⁠⁠) Music: "Awake" by Ricky Alvarez & "Sunshine" by Lemon Music Studio. We are supported by the Broadway Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    38 min
  4. Elizabeth Gillies: A Dynasty of Kindness [AOK 200th Episode Special]

    May 18

    Elizabeth Gillies: A Dynasty of Kindness [AOK 200th Episode Special]

    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 honesty may be the kindest act of all. The two Jersey kids dive deep into kind waters, covering everything from child acting, Broadway mishaps, and comfort TV shows all the way to witchy intuition, social media chaos, backstage hijinks, and the emotional support powers of - you guessed it - Canada Dry ginger ale. This positive podcast episode features: The life-changing sacrifices Liz's parents made for her as child actor Liz's future Broadway dream roles, including Winifred in Hocus Pocus the musical and an immersive Dynasty musical? Special surprises from her star friends Seth MacFarlane and Elaine Hendrix Plus: ADHD tangents, disco naps, miniatures, Real Housewives, Love on the Spectrum, and one very ambitious immersive Dynasty pitch. This episode is positively unhinged in the best way — a reminder that kindness is simply showing up. A big shoutout to friends of the AOK who made this episode possible, namely: Kindness is Free empowers the next generation of youth by instilling the values of respect, equality and compassion for others. Powered by Welcome to Times Square, the billboard experience that lets YOU be a star for a day. Special shoutout to our favorite Schmackary's Cookies and longtime listener Jen of Jen's Pretty Pegs, who helped us surprise Liz with a beautiful kind act. For a hand-painted and whimsical keepsake like Liz's check out Jen's art at: www.jensprettypegs.com. ELIZABETH GILLIES is an actress, singer and director known for her roles as ‘Fallon Carrington’ in​ the popular Netflix series, Dynasty and ‘Jade West’ in the generation defining Nickelodeon​ series, Victorious. Gillies returned to her Broadway roots last year, starring in the acclaimed Off-Broadway revival of Little Shop of Horrors as “Audrey”. A few of her TV credits include The​ Hunting Party, The Orville, White Collar, Family Guy and the FX series,​ Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll where she starred opposite Denis Leary for two seasons. On the film​ side, Gillies can be seen in Vacation, Arizona, Animal, Catwoman: Hunted and Spread, which​ she also produced. In addition to her acting career, Gillies is a singer who performs regularly to​ sold out audiences across the country. She has two records out with her longtime friend and​ collaborator, Seth MacFarlane. Got kindness tips or stories? Please email us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠artofkindnesspodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Liz: ⁠⁠⁠@lizgillz Follow us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@artofkindnesspod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@robpeterpaul⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! (⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theaok⁠⁠⁠) Music: "Awake" by Ricky Alvarez & "Sunshine" by Lemon Music Studio. We are supported by the Broadway Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 11m
  5. Natalie Alyn Lind’s Wild Heart: Kindness, Cowboys & Dutton Ranch

    May 14

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

    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 Tree Hill to her current role in Paramount's Dutton Ranch. Producing her first film Halloween Store Plus: Survivor fandom, cowboy culture, dogs on set, and a heartfelt reminder that you never know what someone is going through behind closed doors. Got kindness tips or stories? Please email us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠artofkindnesspodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Natalie: ⁠⁠@natalynlind Follow us ⁠⁠⁠⁠@artofkindnesspod⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠@robpeterpaul⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show⁠⁠⁠⁠! (⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theaok⁠⁠⁠) Music: "Awake" by Ricky Alvarez & "Sunshine" by Lemon Music Studio. We are supported by the Broadway Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    58 min
  6. Broadway Star Grey Henson: Big Kindness, BIGFOOT (the musical)!

    Apr 20

    Broadway Star Grey Henson: Big Kindness, BIGFOOT (the musical)!

    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 theatre roles he's played. Leading with BIG kindness on his new musical BIGFOOT! + more! GREY HENSON recently played Buddy in the Broadway revival of Elf the Musical, earning him a Drama Desk Award nomination. He made his Broadway debut as Elder McKinley in The Book of Mormon, a role that he originated on the first national tour. He was also seen on Broadway as Storyteller 2 in Shucked and earned Tony and Drama Desk Award nominations for his performance as Damian in Mean Girls. Other credits include Michael in tick, tick… BOOM! at the Kennedy Center and Tate in the Netflix series “Girls5Eva”. Find out more: BIGFOOT: A NEW MUSICAL Got kindness tips or stories? Please email us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠artofkindnesspodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Grey ⁠⁠@greyhenson Follow us ⁠⁠⁠⁠@artofkindnesspod⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠@robpeterpaul⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show⁠⁠⁠⁠! (⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theaok⁠⁠⁠) Music: "Awake" by Ricky Alvarez & "Sunshine" by Lemon Music Studio. We are supported by the Broadway Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    56 min
  7. You Got Kinder: Broadway's Nina White Shares Act of Kindness from Victoria Clark, Kristin Chenoweth & More

    Apr 13

    You Got Kinder: Broadway's Nina White Shares Act of Kindness from Victoria Clark, Kristin Chenoweth & More

    Broadway performer Nina White (The Queen of Versailles) joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul for a lovely discussion on navigating the ups and downs of theatrical journey with kindness all the way up to her new play You Got Older at the Cherry Lane Theatre. This positive podcast episode features: How Nina is working through stage door discomfort to learn to better accept compliments. The golden advice she received from her Tony-winning Kimberly Akimbo co-star Victoria Clark and The Queen of Versailles powerhouse Kristin Chenoweth. Her self tape tips + other advice for young musical theatre performers. The kindness of being present and honest and much more. NINA WHITE stars as ‘Jenny’ in the Off-Broadway production of YOU GOT OLDER, which opened at the Cherry Lane Theatre on February 23rd to rave reviews and was a New York Times Critics’ Pick. Most recently, she could be seen in Broadway musical THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES, for which she received acclaim for her standout role as 'Victoria,’ daughter to Kristen Chenowith's 'Jackie'. Nina first broke onto the theater scene originating the role of ‘Teresa’ in the 5x Tony-winning musical, KIMBERLY AKIMBO, followed by a role in the Kennedy Center’s acclaimed production of THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE. Her on-screen credits include A24’s Golden Globe-winning film, A DIFFERENT MAN, starring Sebastian Stan, and Peacock series LONG BRIGHT RIVER with Amanda Seyfried.  She resides in New York City. Got kindness tips or stories? Please email us: ⁠⁠⁠artofkindnesspodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠ Follow Nina ⁠@iamninawhite Follow us ⁠⁠⁠@artofkindnesspod⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠@robpeterpaul⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Support the show⁠⁠⁠! (⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theaok⁠⁠) Music: "Awake" by Ricky Alvarez & "Sunshine" by Lemon Music Studio. We are supported by the Broadway Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 4m
  8. NYT Bestselling Author Emma Straub on New Book American Fantasy, Boy Bands & Kindness of Nostalgia

    Apr 6

    NYT Bestselling Author Emma Straub on New Book American Fantasy, Boy Bands & Kindness of Nostalgia

    Bestselling Author Emma Straub's new book American Fantasy has pulled into port! The acclaimed writer joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss her joyful writing process, the kindness and power of nostalgia, being kind to yourself as a creator and more. This episode features: Why Emma Straub's book American Fantasy meets the current moment, thanks to a healthy dose of nostalgia Embracing the "uncool-ness" of being a passionate fan Creating community with her bookstore Books Are Magic in Brooklyn How vulnerability can unlock kindness, creativity and more Emma Straub is the New York Times-bestselling author of six books for adults: the novels This Time Tomorrow, All Adults Here, The Vacationers, Modern Lovers, Laura Lamont’s Life in Pictures, and the short story collection Other People We Married. She is also the author of a picture book, Very Good Hats.  Her books have been published in more than twenty languages.   She and her husband are also the beloved owners of Books Are Magic, an iconic independent bookstore in Brooklyn, New York. Got kindness tips or stories? Please email us: ⁠⁠artofkindnesspodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠ Follow Emma @emmastraub Follow us ⁠⁠@artofkindnesspod⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠@robpeterpaul⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Support the show⁠⁠! (⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theaok⁠) Music: "Awake" by Ricky Alvarez & "Sunshine" by Lemon Music Studio. We are supported by the Broadway Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 3m
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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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