36 episodes

A singular star, everyone ( and we mean everyone! ) is connected to ...KEVIN BACON. 

He has starred in some of the biggest films of the last 30 years – and after years of hearing his name used alongside ‘Six Degrees’ (the idea that everyone is separated by six people or less), Kevin decided to embrace it and turned the concept into a non-profit – SixDegrees.org - in 2007. 

Now, in his new podcast “Six Degrees with Kevin Bacon,” he will use his fame to feature celebrity guests and highlight their favorite charitable organizations! Each episode will feature inspirational conversations with extraordinary changemakers and how they are making a difference in the world every single day. Get ready to lean in, learn and be inspired to act.

Tune in Tuesdays for your weekly dose of #dogooders. The 'Six Degrees with Kevin Bacon' podcast. Dancing will NOT be banned.

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    • 4.9 • 299 Ratings

A singular star, everyone ( and we mean everyone! ) is connected to ...KEVIN BACON. 

He has starred in some of the biggest films of the last 30 years – and after years of hearing his name used alongside ‘Six Degrees’ (the idea that everyone is separated by six people or less), Kevin decided to embrace it and turned the concept into a non-profit – SixDegrees.org - in 2007. 

Now, in his new podcast “Six Degrees with Kevin Bacon,” he will use his fame to feature celebrity guests and highlight their favorite charitable organizations! Each episode will feature inspirational conversations with extraordinary changemakers and how they are making a difference in the world every single day. Get ready to lean in, learn and be inspired to act.

Tune in Tuesdays for your weekly dose of #dogooders. The 'Six Degrees with Kevin Bacon' podcast. Dancing will NOT be banned.

    Ask Kevin (Almost) Anything - Total Eclipse, Earth Day, and The Game That Started It All

    Ask Kevin (Almost) Anything - Total Eclipse, Earth Day, and The Game That Started It All

    This is it! The final episode of the first season! It’s been an amazing ride. We have highlighted over 35 organizations changing the world for the better and shared the mic with some amazing celebrity guests that are doing their part to spread the world. Today’s episode of Ask Kevin (Almost) Anything features Executive Director of SixDegrees.org Stacy Huston and Kevin talking about total eclipses (not of the heart), the legacy Kevin inherited from his mom and his real feelings on the game that started it all. Tune in for our final episode. We’re glad you’re here.
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    • 45 min
    Stand Up To Cancer with Bobby Berk

    Stand Up To Cancer with Bobby Berk

    In this season's penultimate episode, Kevin is joined by interior designer to the stars, Bobby Berk. Kevin learns a thing or two about how a space can affect the self before they take a more serious turn in welcoming Julian Adams, CEO and president of Stand Up To Cancer. Bobby shares his personal experiences with cancer via his father and friends, while Julian shares that good news is on the horizon thanks to new and emerging technologies. 

    To learn more and get involved with Stand Up To Cancer head to StandUpToCancer.org. To support more initiatives like this programs, head to 'BACON' to 707070 or head to SixDegrees.org to learn more.
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    • 45 min
    Changing The Cultural Context with Laverne Cox & ACLU

    Changing The Cultural Context with Laverne Cox & ACLU

    This week we are welcoming inspiring actress and LGBTQ advocate Laverne Cox. In this honest and thought-provoking episode, Laverne shares her journey to becoming the first transgender woman nominated for a Primetime Emmy. She and Kevin then welcome guest Chase Strangio, Deputy Director for Transgender Justice at the ACLU as he shares the urgent issues facing trans rights and how people get help to protect them.

    To learn more and get involved with the ACLU and their fight for trans rights, head to ACLU.org. To support more initiatives like this programs, head to 'BACON' to 707070 or head to SixDegrees.org to learn more.
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    • 43 min
    Mind and Medicine with Deepak Chopra

    Mind and Medicine with Deepak Chopra

    A master of mind and medicine, author and alternative medicine advocate Deepak Chopra is our guest in this episode. This enlightening episode features Kevin and Deepak seeking to understand each others perspective on everything from spirituality to mental health. They are joined by Poonacha Machaiah, CEO of The Chopra Foundation as they dive into the work they are doing for at-risk youth, women, and prisoners.

    To learn more and get involved with TheChopraFoundation, head to TheChopraFoundation.org. To support more initiatives like this program, text 'BACON' to 707070 or head to SixDegrees.org to learn more.
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    • 45 min
    Ask Kevin (Almost) Anything! Reshoots, London Town and The Special Olympics

    Ask Kevin (Almost) Anything! Reshoots, London Town and The Special Olympics

    BONUS EPISODE! Today's installment of "Ask Kevin (Almost) Anything" features Kevin fielding questions from his biggest fans and those that have called in or sent a message with their very own questions. 

    In today’s episode of Ask Kevin (Almost) Anything, Kevin shares a little-known fact about the last scene of Footloose. He also waxes poetic on his love of London after a call-in from “Digsy” and then gets serious about the heart-warming work of The Special Olympics.

    Tune in for laughs and lots of fun as Kevin fields these questions with Stacy Huston, Executive Director of SixDegrees.org

    To submit your own question, head to SixDegrees.org/ask-Kevin
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    • 33 min
    Ending Gun Violence with Gavin Rossdale & Artist For Action

    Ending Gun Violence with Gavin Rossdale & Artist For Action

    Gavin Rossdale is the lead vocalist and guitarist of the rock band BUSH - and a legendary musician, Today he joins Kevin on the show for some "geeky" music talk as they chat about song writing, music, and lifting words off the page. They are then joined by Mark Barden, co-founder of Sandy Hook Promise and one of the fathers who tragically lost his child during the Sandy Hook school shooting in 2012. He highlights his work with Sandy Hook Promise and the tragedies that have been averted due to programs they have instilled around the country. 

    To learn more and get involved with Artist For Action, head to ArtistForAction.org. To support more initiatives like this program, text 'BACON' to 707070 or head to SixDegrees.org to learn more.
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    • 51 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
299 Ratings

299 Ratings

tellmeaboutU ,

Fan girl

Last session for awhile. It’s been a favorite: the voice, the purpose. C’mon back real soon Kevin.

laurieonWARM ,

Highlighting non profits!!!

This is so awesome!! I love that we are learning about celebrities and seeing their heart projects! Thank you Kevin! I don’t care what Jamie says keep singing to your animals for us!!!

deszat ,

Spread the good!

Love this podcast!

I love that Kevin is using his fame for good and getting on some incredible guests and using this platform share and get out in world information about all these incredible organizations.

Absolutely wonderful !

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