The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert Peterpaul
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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When Drew Lachey (98 Degrees) and Lea Lachey (Choreographer) asked their students to anonymously write down the ways they didn't feel seen, they had no idea it would change the course of their lives.
Those handwritten stories became the foundation for Label•less, the moving new Off-Broadway theatrical experience encouraging audiences to look beyond labels and reconnect through empathy.
In this special The Art of Kindness conversa...
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June 29, 2026 • 45 mins
What happens when the career you've dedicated your life to no longer feels sustainable?
Carey Renee Sharpe details how she went from burnout to Broadway on The Art of Kindness podcast. The creator and star of the Off-Broadway musical Blood Love: A Vampire Opera joins Robert Peterpaul for a moving conversation on how reinvention can help you find your way back to yourself.
Before writing musicals, Carey spent years as a pediatric ...
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June 22, 2026 • 48 mins
Fashion legend Isaac Mizrahi has spent decades making the world brighter- literally. As a colorful designer, performer, host, author, and cultural icon, the creative has always favored playfulness. But before the runways, Broadway stages, and standing ovations, he was a kid who often felt like an outsider.
This week on The Art of Kindness, Isaac joins Robert Peterpaul for a funny, moving, and surprisingly vulnerable conversation a...
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June 15, 2026 • 49 mins
Netflix's Sweet Magnolias star Joanna Garcia Swisher believes kindness starts with showing up. The beloved actor, producer, director and entrepreneur returns to The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss the return of Sweet Magnolias, the power of community, and why the relationships we nurture matter more than any career milestone.
Jo opens up about directing some of the series' most emotional episodes yet, the life-cha...
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June 11, 2026 • 56 mins
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 ...
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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 posit...
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May 25, 2026 • 37 mins
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 aud...
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May 18, 2026 • 71 mins
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 Broadwa...
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May 14, 2026 • 57 mins
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 authenticit...
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April 20, 2026 • 55 mins
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 vu...
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April 13, 2026 • 63 mins
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 receive...
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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"...
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March 30, 2026 • 46 mins
Pretty Lethal writer, director and producer Vicky Jewson joins the Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to dive deep into her personal act of kindness/ mission: infusing the action genre with more women.
Episode takeaways:
The tangible and unique way that onscreen legend Uma Thurman showed everyone kindness onset.
Why kindness is SPECIFIC and creates communities.
How Vicky is fighting to tell more female-driven stories...
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March 23, 2026 • 62 mins
Tony-nominee and TikTok sensation Kevin Chamberlin says kindness is the key to longevity. The When Playwrights Kill actor joins host Robert Peterpaul for a morning chat on The Art of Kindness to discuss:
How kindness and authenticity built his legendary acting career from Wicked to Seussical to Addams Family.
Going viral on TikTok years after his Disney Channel hit Jessie and embracing a whole new digital chapter.
Survi...
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March 16, 2026 • 65 mins
Netflix star Alyvia Alyn Lind says kindness is the way(ward)! The actor joins host Robert Peterpaul on The Art of Kindness to discuss:
Working with kind leaders like Mae Martin, Toni Collette and Dolly Parton.
How her kind family and friends keep her grounded.
Her love of ducks and much more!
ALYVIA ALYN LIND is an emerging powerhouse actress. This fall, she starred opposite Toni Collette in Wayward, Netflix’...
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March 9, 2026 • 33 mins
American Idol runner up-turned author David Archuleta joins the Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss his authentic new memoir Devout. From the 'blur' of being on Idol to finding the courage to practice self-acceptance later in life, David and Robert openly discuss:
Life-changing acts of kindness that saved David on his journey to coming out.
Connecting with celebrities like Dolly Parton, Loren Allred and Demi Lov...
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March 2, 2026 • 63 mins
Tony-winning Broadway star Stephanie J. Block (The Cher Show, 9 to 5) joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss making the rehearsal room a kinder place, cracking up onstage in Into the Woods, what she learned from Dolly Parton, and so much more. Plus, there's some STAR-STUDDED surprises from her The Cher Show co-star Teal Wicks and her husband Sebastian Arcelus. (Originally recorded in 2023)
With a career spannin...
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February 23, 2026 • 53 mins
Tony Award-winning designer and producer Clint Ramos joins host Robert Peterpaul on The Art of Kindness for a textured chat on joy and kindness as an act of revolution. From Costume Designing hit shows like MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, to being a Producing Creative Director for Encores! at New York City Center, Clint shares experiences from the many hats he dons.
- How his upbringing in the Philippines and the People Power Revolutio...
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February 17, 2026 • 10 mins
Happy Random Acts of Kindness Day, friends! Thank you to News 8 WTNH for having us on your show to talk all things The Art of Kindness, recommend science-based kind acts (from kindness.org), our new musical and more. We had the kindest time and hope this inspires you to choose kindness in your own life!
How kind are you? Find out your KQ now at kindness.org/kq
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February 16, 2026 • 80 mins
Morgan Harper Nichols (All Along You Were Blooming) joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul in a previously-released episode (2024) from our library, discussing: kindness through artistic spaces, the thoughtfulness of kindness, the kindness of memes and much more.
Morgan Harper Nichols is an artist, writer, and creator based in Georgia. Diagnosed with autism, ADHD, and sensory processing disorder, Morgan’s work oft...
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