Best American Masters Pbs Podcasts (2024)

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Revitalizing Your Sleep Cycle for Better Health 28:51

8h ago28:51

28:51

Ever struggled to hit the hay and wake up feeling fully refreshed? You're not alone, and that's exactly why wellness expert David Delrahim joined me, Roland Perez, to reveal the essential role of sleep in our health regimen. We navigate the complexities of our body's need for quality shut-eye, exposing how modern habits are often the culprits behin…

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Cultivating Wellness by Nurturing Healthy Habits 24:51

5h ago24:51

24:51

Imagine transforming your life through the power of habits; it's not just a dream but a journey we embark on with David Delrahim, a wellness visionary who illustrates the profound impact of including loved ones in our pursuit of health. With a rich background as the executive producer of the American Health Journal, Roland has seen the landscape of…

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Navigating the Present Moment: A Guide to Mindfulness and Stress Relief with David Delrahim 22:43

2M ago22:43

22:43

Unlock the tranquility of the present moment and banish the stress that plagues us everday . Wellness expert David Delrahim joins Roland to reveal the transformative power of mindfulness and the five essential elements of human health. Journey through the complex interplay between stress and time perception for a healthier tomorrow. David illuminat…

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Mastering the Ego for Inner Peace and Fulfillment with Guest David Delrahim 29:10

3M ago29:10

29:10

Unlock the secrets of your inner self as I, Roland Perez, alongside our esteemed guest David Delrahim, guide you through the labyrinth of the human ego and its profound impact on our wellness. Prepare to have your perceptions transformed as we reveal the dual nature of ego—the driving force behind humanity's greatest innovations and the shadow that…

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Harnessing Tranquility: The Transformative Journey of Meditation with David Delrahim 12:38

4M ago12:38

12:38

Embark on a soulful excursion into the tranquil realm of meditation with wellness expert David Delrahim and host, Roland Perez. This enlightening exchange will lead you through the transformative potential of this ancient practice, where David imparts his wisdom on achieving a harmonious state of being. Grasp the simplicity of finding serenity with…

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Embracing the Transformative Power of Yoga with guest David Delrahim 18:34

4M ago18:34

18:34

The power of breath, a simple yet transformative element of yoga. This episode of Better Wellness brings you the wisdom of David Delrahim, a wellness visionary who has journeyed deep into the heart of yoga, not just as a physical exercise, but as a profound path to unite body, mind, and soul. David shares the ancient origins of yoga and explains ho…

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Ling Ma on Imploding the Immigrant Narrative 28:10

11M ago28:10

28:10

Novelist Ling Ma doesn’t shy away from taking risks with her writing. Her 2018 debut novel, “Severance,” is an apocalyptic satire that won the Kirkus Prize for Fiction and squarely put her on the map as an exciting, off-beat new writer. With her newest collection, “Bliss Montage,” Ma has turned her attention to the short story format. The collectio…

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Rena Priest Explores the Beauty of Childhood on "Young and Indigenous" 38:44

1y ago38:44

38:44

We think you’ll really enjoy this podcast from our friends over at Young and Indigenous, which amplifies indigenous knowledge, storytelling and history. In this episode of Young and Indigenous, Washington State Poet Laureate and award-winning author Rena Priest explores the beauty of childhood and the nurturing element of culture. Priest also recit…

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Viet Thanh Nguyen on the Ghosts that Haunt our Cultural Past (Replay) 37:55

1y ago37:55

37:55

It’s been announced! Writer Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel “The Sympathizer” (2015) is now getting the prestige TV treatment on HBO’s newly rebranded Max streaming service. To celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we revisit our interview with Nguyen. In it, he talks about not just “The Sympathizer,” but ab…

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Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Searches for Truth Through Acting 19:34

1y ago19:34

19:34

Actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is one of the busiest people in Hollywood. His recent films include “Aquaman,” “The Matrix Resurrections,” “Ambulance,” and “Candyman.” But most recently, he made his Broadway debut in "Topdog/Underdog." In this episode, Abdul-Mateen II gives a masterclass on his acting process. The graduate of the Yale School of Drama d…

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Kelly Reichardt Breaks Down Her Filmmaking Process Behind "Showing Up" 27:18

1y ago27:18

27:18

In her eighth feature film, “Showing Up,” Kelly Reichardt takes pleasure in thinking about “life on the level outside of commerce.” Her films often explore working-class characters living life on the margins. Movies like “First Cow,” “Certain Women,” “Wendy and Lucy,” and “Old Joy” have established Reichardt as one of the most fiercely independent …

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Jennifer Egan Writes to Experience a Life Outside Her Own 30:08

1y ago30:08

30:08

A compelling novel can transport us into worlds unknown. Novelist Jennifer Egan has mastered this inventiveness of fiction with her Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, "A Visit from the Goon Squad," and in her newest book,"The Candy House." In this episode, Egan breaks down her writing process behind "Lulu the Spy, 2032," a chapter from "The Candy House.…

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Al Nelson’s Sound Design Journey From “Jurassic Park” To “Top Gun: Maverick” 31:14

1y ago31:14

31:14

“Top Gun: Maverick” is filled with booming jet engines and layered sonic storytelling. Since this publication, it won the award for Best Sound at the Oscars, largely due to the work of Al Nelson, sound designer and supervising sound editor at Skywalker Sound. Hear how he and his team spent time on aircraft carriers to capture the film’s iconic soun…

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Jason Kim Goes Inside the World of K-pop 25:51

1y ago25:51

25:51

K-pop is a genre full of catchy music and elaborate choreography. It’s a natural fit for the Broadway stage. As a lifelong fan of K-pop, writer Jason Kim (“Girls,” “Barry,” and “Divorce”) was interested in the personal lives of the global superstars from Korean pop bands like BTS and BLACKPINK. How do these artists deal with the pressure of making …

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Ruth E. Carter Designs Costumes to Stand the Test of Time 29:26

1+ y ago29:26

29:26

What does it mean to create futuristic costumes from the past? Oscar-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter’s Afrofuturistic designs imagine the fictional African nation of Wakanda without the influence of colonialism. In “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” she takes this theory to another imagined world that draws on Mesoamerican history. In this e…

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John Waters on the Fine Art of Bad Taste 20:32

1+ y ago20:32

20:32

John Waters loves to break the rules and make you laugh along the way. The iconoclast has been doing just that over the past six decades with provocative and perverse films like “Pink Flamingos,” “Hairspray,” and “Female Trouble.” Now enshrined as the king of transgressive cinema, Waters is taking on new challenges with his talents. In this episode…

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John David Washington Explores his Past for his Broadway Debut 32:33

1+ y ago32:33

32:33

Actor John David Washington loves to talk about his craft. The star of films like “BlacKkKlansman,” “Tenet” and “Amsterdam” has now set his sights on Broadway with August Wilson’s “The Piano Lesson.” Performing for the stage requires a different skill set from acting for film, and in this episode, Washington describes the intensive process he under…

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One more short scene from the life of Buffy Sainte-Marie 4:45

1+ y ago4:45

4:45

Buffy Sainte-Marie is one of the most prolific singer-songwriters of the past century. For 60 years her music has quietly reverberated throughout pop culture, and provided a touchstone for Indigenous resistance. Buffy is a five-part series from CBC Podcasts hosted by Mohawk and Tuscarora writer Falen Johnson and explores how Buffy’s life and legacy…

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New season of American Masters: Creative Spark! 2:42

1+ y ago2:42

2:42

How do the world’s finest artists – from actors to musicians and beyond – create work that moves audiences? What challenges do they overcome in their creative process? American Masters: Creative Spark explores what makes a master by interviewing diverse artists and cultural icons from the worlds of music, comedy, poetry, film, and more in a new sea…

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How Buffy Sainte-Marie Made Her Most Triumphant Song Yet 23:45

1+ y ago23:45

23:45

Buffy Sainte-Marie, a Cree musician, artist and activist, has always been ahead of the pack. For six decades, she has fought for Indigenous rights and visibility through her work. She spoke out against the Vietnam War with her song “Universal Soldier,” foresaw the opioid crisis with the eerily prescient “Cod’ine,” and wrote iconic love songs like “…

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Jo Firestone Proves Comedy Has No Age Limit 22:14

2+ y ago22:14

22:14

Comedian Jo Firestone was leading a weekly remote comedy workshop with a group of senior citizens from New York’s Greenwich House when something magical happened. Through in-person sessions, one-on-one interviews and a live public performance, a documentary special emerged called "Good Timing." Join Firestone and her crew of funny seniors as they f…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

American Masters Pbs Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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American Masters: Creative Spark

American Masters | PBS

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Better Wellness

Roland Perez

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TV Series Finale Podcast - canceled TV shows, last television episodes

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Revitalizing Your Sleep Cycle for Better Health 28:51

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Cultivating Wellness by Nurturing Healthy Habits 24:51

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Navigating the Present Moment: A Guide to Mindfulness and Stress Relief with David Delrahim 22:43

1
Mastering the Ego for Inner Peace and Fulfillment with Guest David Delrahim 29:10

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Harnessing Tranquility: The Transformative Journey of Meditation with David Delrahim 12:38

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Embracing the Transformative Power of Yoga with guest David Delrahim 18:34

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Ling Ma on Imploding the Immigrant Narrative 28:10

1
Rena Priest Explores the Beauty of Childhood on "Young and Indigenous" 38:44

1
Viet Thanh Nguyen on the Ghosts that Haunt our Cultural Past (Replay) 37:55

1
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Searches for Truth Through Acting 19:34

1
Kelly Reichardt Breaks Down Her Filmmaking Process Behind "Showing Up" 27:18

1
Jennifer Egan Writes to Experience a Life Outside Her Own 30:08

1
Al Nelson’s Sound Design Journey From “Jurassic Park” To “Top Gun: Maverick” 31:14

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Jason Kim Goes Inside the World of K-pop 25:51

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Ruth E. Carter Designs Costumes to Stand the Test of Time 29:26

1
John Waters on the Fine Art of Bad Taste 20:32

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John David Washington Explores his Past for his Broadway Debut 32:33

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One more short scene from the life of Buffy Sainte-Marie 4:45

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New season of American Masters: Creative Spark! 2:42

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How Buffy Sainte-Marie Made Her Most Triumphant Song Yet 23:45

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Jo Firestone Proves Comedy Has No Age Limit 22:14

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