Best Steven Nguyen Podcasts (2024)

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Building Emotional Health in Children: Strategies for Healing and Growth with Aware Parenting | Marion Rose, PhD #139 1:44:19

21h ago1:44:19

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Curious about how tuning into your child's emotions can transform both their world and yours? Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Marion Rose, PhD, a pioneer in Aware Parenting. Discover how this revolutionary approach goes beyond fulfilling basic needs and delves into the emotional depths of children, fostering their healing from stress a…

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Integrating Psychedelics Into Spiritual Practice, Or Not | Raghu Markus #138 59:40

15d ago59:40

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In this riveting conversation, we sit down with Raghu Markus to delve into the profound connection between psychedelics and spiritual traditions. Journey with us as Raghu shares his intimate experiences with the famous Indian guru, Neem Karoli Baba (a.k.a. Maharajji) and Ram Dass, exploring how these encounters shaped his understanding of universal…

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2024 Toronto International Film Festival Doc Lineup with Thom Powers 35:00

10d ago35:00

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The 2024 Toronto International Film Festival, which runs September 5 – 15, 2024, promises, once again, to be one of the world’s premier showcases for documentaries. TIFF’s renowned Documentary Programmer and DOC NYC co-founder Thom Powers (Pure Nonfiction, WNYC’s Documentary of the Week) joins Ken to break down the TIFF DOCS lineup and discuss what…

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"Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV" with Mary Robertson & Emma Schwartz 21:03

20d ago21:03

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At one time, being “Slimed” on Nickelodeon was seen as the ultimate television rite of passage and a harmless bit of fun. But as “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV” — Mary Robertson (“Framing Britney Spears”) and Emma Schwartz’ (“Elon Musk’s Crash Course”) devastating investigation of the warped culture at Nickelodeon in the 90s and 2000s — re…

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#186 - The Barbarians of California (Eric Stenman) 1:01:15

1M ago1:01:15

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In this episode, we delve into the fascinating journey of a band that emerged from the fusion of passion and persistence. Our story begins a decade ago with Eric Stenman, who was writing heavier music that he never imagined would reach the public eye. Eric's early musical journey intertwined with Aaron Bruno's in the late '90s through their shared …

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Anatomy of a Scene from "The Greatest Night in Pop" with Bao Nguyen 30:12

21d ago30:12

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Director Bao Nguyen returns to “Top Docs” to illuminate the creative process behind his captivating, and now multi-Emmy nominated, Netflix doc “The Greatest Night in Pop” about the behind-the-scenes studio recording of the iconic 1980s famine relief song “We Are the World”. Bao takes us deep inside his approach to characterization and tension-build…

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Anatomy of a Scene from "Beckham" with Fisher Stevens 35:32

24d ago35:32

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Fisher Stevens returns to the pod bearing 5 Emmy Nominations for his 4-part Netflix Series about the British football legend. He digs in deep with us on the opening sequence of Episode 3 of the series: "Golden Balls". And his delight is evident in meeting his old friends once again--Victoria and David, certainly, but Luís Figo, Gary Neville, and ev…

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"Escaping Twin Flames" with Cecilia Peck & Inbal Lessner 38:48

26d ago38:48

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We continue our Emmy coverage with a conversation with the filmmakers behind the Netflix series, “Escaping Twin Flames”: director Cecilia Peck as well as executive producer and editor Inbal Lessner (both of “Brave Miss World,” and “Seduced: Inside the Nexium Cult.”) Here is how Cecilia describes the series: “Escaping Twin Flames is a three part Net…

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"Jim Henson Idea Man" with Ron Howard 34:25

1M ago34:25

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It’s been 34 years since the stunning, untimely death of Jim Henson at the age of just 53. But, in the years since, Henson’s creations (aka The Muppets) have continued their reign on “Sesame Street”, at theme parks and in the movies. Jim Henson’s coterie of lovable characters is as present as ever. Academy Award-winning director Ron Howard (“A Beau…

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#185 - Modern Color (Vince Nguyen) 1:22:51

1M ago1:22:51

1:22:51

We had Vince of Modern Color on to talk about "There Goes the Dream." The writing process for their latest record was fragmented, as Vince has been personally juggling other projects and endeavors—being on the road with Militarie Gun while still touring with Modern Color. It took a little longer to write because they thrive on getting in a room tog…

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"The Jinx -- Part 2" with Andrew Jarecki 47:44

1M ago47:44

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9 years after the debut of his remarkable docuseries “The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst”, which included a stunning confession by Durst on a hot mic, acclaimed filmmaker Andrew Jarecki (“Capturing the Friedmans”) is still at it. In April 2024, HBO released the first of his new six-episode series, “The Jinx - Part Two”, an investigation …

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"Telemarketers" with Adam Bhala Lough & Sam Lipman-Stern 30:50

1M ago30:50

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Continuing our Emmy coverage, today we speak with the creators of the Emmy-nominated HBO documentary series, “Telemarketers”. Co-director Adam Bhala Lough describes the 3-part series this way: “Two scumbag telemarketers discover that there are cogs in the wheel of a multimillion dollar scam. And so they band together to try to take down the scam an…

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#184 - Heart to Gold (Grant Whiteoak) 44:11

1M ago44:11

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Tate jumps behind the mic for an exclusive interview with Grant from Hear to Gold! We chat about everything from new jams leading to a 10-song record coming out at a later date. The journey started out with self-producing the first album and eventually the band teamed up with Memory Music. Now they are a force in the music scene just recently worki…

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"Mountain Queen: The Summits of Lhakpa Sherpa" with Lucy Walker 39:48

2M ago39:48

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“Climbing the mountain” is a fitting description of the uphill struggle that all documentary filmmakers face when taking on any new project. Acclaimed filmmaker Lucy Walker (“Bring Your Own Brigade”, “The Crash Reel”) takes that metaphor to new heights with “Mountain Queen: The Summits of Lhakpa Sherpa,” her ambitious, multilayered new documentary …

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Proof of Heaven: Insights From Near-Death Experiences | Dr. Eben Alexander #137 1:15:41

2M ago1:15:41

1:15:41

What if a near-death experience could radically reshape your understanding of life? In this episode, Dr. Eben Alexander shares the profound insights he gained from his own extraordinary NDE (Near Death Experience), following a week-long coma induced by a rare E. coli bacterial meningoencephalitis. Dr. Alexander takes us on a journey through otherwo…

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#183 - Milly (Brendan Dyer & Yarden Erez) 1:16:31

2M ago1:16:31

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We’re super excited to share our latest episode featuring Brendan Dyer and Yarden Erez of Milly! Their 2024 record, "Your Own Becoming," released on June 28, has been one of my most anticipated albums this year for me, especially after the single "Drip From the Fountain" dropped. This album is easily in my top 5 for 2024! The band started crafting …

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"Hollywoodgate" with Ibrahim Nash’at & Shane Boris 45:31

2M ago45:31

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When the U.S. military pulled out of Afghanistan in 2021, effectively ending America’s longest war, that seemed like the end of the story for most journalists. But for director Ibrahim Nash’at, the story that he wanted to tell was just beginning. In his haunting new documentary “Hollywoodgate”, Nash’at does what virtually no other journalist or fil…

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#182 - From Indian Lakes (Joey Vannucci) 1:15:47

3M ago1:15:47

1:15:47

We are to have Joey Vannucci of From Indian Lakes on to discuss his new record, "Head Void", which was released on May 15! This is his first FIL album since 2019, and it was worth the wait. "Head Void" is a very organic, pick-up-the-guitar-and-bang-on-the-drums type of record. None of these songs were sitting around for long—they were all written a…

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Ayurvedic Tips for Safe and Healthy Travel Through India & Asia | Dylan Smith #136 27:29

3M ago27:29

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Curious about how to maintain your health while exploring the rich cultures of India and Asia? Whether you're worried about catching "Delhi belly" or blending safely with the local customs, this episode is packed with practical advice and Ayurvedic wisdom to ensure a smooth journey. In this episode, we'll uncover the Ayurvedic principles that suppo…

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#181 - Pissed Jeans (Randall Huth) 1:10:51

3M ago1:10:51

1:10:51

During a recent music lull, podcasts dominated my morning commute until Pissed Jeans shook me awake with their new record! The song "Moving On" hit me like a lightning bolt – from the killer intro riff to those raw, punk vocals, it was pure magic. Their latest album "Half Divorced" reaffirmed my punk roots, reminding me why I fell in love with this…

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"STAX: Soulsville, U.S.A." with Jamila Wignot 42:00

3M ago42:00

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In the 1960s and 1970s, the Memphis sound was everywhere: Sam and Dave, Otis Redding, Carla Thomas, Isaac Hayes — the list goes on. Not only did the Memphis sound (a.k.a. Memphis soul) bring an amazing range of musical talent to the world, it also shined a light on the unsung city of Memphis, Tennessee and on a remarkable record company called Stax…

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"Last Call: When a Serial Killer Stalked Queer New York" with Anthony Caronna & Howard Gertler 30:40

3M ago30:40

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In the early 1990s, a serial killer stalked his victims not by slipping into houses under cover of darkness or by abducting victims from isolated highway rest stops, but rather by haunting crowded, lively gay bars in Manhattan–he even interacted with others in these bars, sometimes the very friends of his victims. What makes “Last Call: When a Seri…

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How To Share Yoga & Meditation To The Mainstream & Heal Collective Ignorance | Patti Montella #135 1:08:57

3M ago1:08:57

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Discover how to transform inner turmoil into profound peace, even in the most challenging environments. Join us for an enlightening conversation with Patti Montella, a best-selling author and senior faculty member of the Art of Living, as she shares her extraordinary journey of teaching yoga, meditation, and breathwork to over 10,000 people worldwi…

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"Our Planet II" with Huw Cordey 44:17

3M ago44:17

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Sir David Attenborough’s still got it. As he proves in Netflix’s extraordinary nature series “Our Planet II”, the 98-year-old legendary British biologist, natural historian, narrator, and writer remains one of the documentary world’s great talents. Joining Mike and Ken on the pod, “Our Planet II" Series Producer Huw Cordey discusses the ins-and-out…

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"American Nightmare" with Felicity Morris & Bernadette Higgins 39:11

4M ago39:11

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In 2015, a young California couple, Aaron Quinn and Denise Huskins, was awakened by a home invasion, drugged, and blindfolded; Denise was kidnapped. But that isn’t the only disturbing horror at the heart of the harrowing Netflix docuseries “American Nightmare”. Sensitively and imaginatively directed by Felicity Morris and Bernadette Higgins (“The T…

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"Power" with Yance Ford 30:32

4M ago30:32

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Yance Ford’s voice is key to his new documentary on Netflix, so here’s how he describes “Power”: “Driven to contain threats to social order, American policing has exploded in scope and scale over hundreds of years. Now it can be described by one word: ‘Power’”. Yance’s narrative is deeply rooted in a historical analysis of the roots of American pol…

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"Albert Brooks: Defending My Life" with Rob Reiner 33:40

4M ago33:40

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Already famous as an actor, Rob Reiner made his directorial debut in 1984 with the landmark mockumentary “This Is Spinal Tap”, which kicked off a new subgenre and inspired countless references to turning the knob “up to 11.” But, it has taken 40 years for the legendary creative hyphenate (director of “Stand by Me”, “When Harry Met Sally”, “A Few Go…

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#180 - Riley! 44:49

4M ago44:49

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Get ready to switch gears with us as Tate Daniels, the wizard behind the editing scenes, steps into the limelight for an electrifying interview with the entire Riley! band! Fresh off the press, their latest record "Keep Your Cool" dropped on April 19, and if you haven't tuned in yet, well, you might just be Patrick Star living under a rock. This fu…

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Classic: "Dick Johnson is Dead" with Kirsten ("KJ") Johnson (from October 2021) 1:02:51

4M ago1:02:51

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While we gear up for Season 4 of "Top Doc", we're sharing some of our favorite episodes of the past few years. Today, we re-present a pod from October of 2021. Ken and Mike welcome Kirsten (KJ) Johnson, who recently won Best Director for her groundbreaking film, "Dick Johnson is Dead." This film is like no other film you’ll find in your Netflix que…

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Classic: "Summer of Soul" with Amir "Questlove" Thompson (from January 2022) 58:28

4M ago58:28

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While we gear up for Season 4, we are sharing some of our favorite shows from the past few years. Next up is "Summer of Soul", and our interview with director Amir "Questlove" Thompson. Since we first aired this show in January of 2022, the film went on to win the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson joins us to ta…

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#179 - Softcult (Mercedes Arn-Horn) 1:04:03

5M ago1:04:03

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We were lucky enough to catch Mercedes Arn-Horn of Softcult on the same day of when they released their new hit single, One of the Pack. It's a song with a special and important meaning that Mercedes gives her honest and authentic self during the song and while talking about it on our podcast. In the words of Mercedes, "In Softcult we pride ourselv…

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Classic: "Navalny" with Daniel Roher (from September 2022) 51:28

5M ago51:28

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While we gear up for Season 4, we thought we'd replay some of our favorite shows from the past few years. Today, we’re presenting again our interview from September of 2022 with Daniel Roher regarding his film, Navalny, which depicts the Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Since then, the film won the Academy Award for best Documentary. Despi…

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Our Most Popular Pods, Season 3 33:22

5M ago33:22

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To finish out Season 3, we're revisiting some telling moments from three of our most popular shows of the season: Laura McGann, "The Deepest Breath" Anna Hints, "Smoke Sauna Sisterhood" Fisher Stevens, "Beckham" The Presenting Sponsor of "Top Docs" is Netflix.By michaellouismerrill

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#178 - Glitterer (Ned Russin) 1:05:57

5M ago1:05:57

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We have a good one for you tonight! While the Richmond, VA crowd gets to see Glitterer live (jealous, much!) we are dishing out an interview with Ned Russin. For several years now several of my friends have been sending me music whenever Glitterer released songs. Ned's new project, that officially came to be in 2017 when he released a self-title al…

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Barefoot Revolution: Unleashing Natural Performance | Steven Sashen #134 1:02:04

5M ago1:02:04

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Prepare to transform your understanding of foot health and athletic performance. This episode promises to unravel the secrets of minimalist footwear and its profound impact on conditions that plague so many, including bunions and plantar fasciitis. With Steve, a top sprinter with age-defying speed, we explore how maintaining physical function as we…

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"The Greatest Night in Pop" with Bao Nguyen 42:55

5M ago42:55

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“Check Your Ego at the Door”. Those words were scrawled on a piece of paper and taped to the door of A&M Studios on the night of January 28, 1985. The story behind that command is the subject of director Bao Nguyen’s (“Be Water”) thoroughly captivating new Netflix documentary “The Greatest Night in Pop” about the once-in-a-lifetime event that drew …

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"Girls State" with Amanda McBaine & Jesse Moss 31:54

6M ago31:54

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So much for campfire singalongs and Capture the Flag. Directors Amanda McBaine and Jesse Moss once again plunge into the world of summer camp for young politicians-in-training with “Girls State”, a riveting and exhilarating follow up to their Emmy Award-winning 2020 documentary “Boys State.” The comparisons may be inevitable, but “Girls State” forg…

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#177 - Kevin Devine 1:07:13

6M ago1:07:13

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Kevin Devine is someone that every young musician should listen to. Throughout this conversation he gave some of the most well thought out responses I have seen on the podcast. He analyzes everything and looks at music from a lense that not every musician can see through. He is also a genuine personality and is one of the nicest people out there. T…

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Navigating the Serpentine Path of Kundalini Awakening | Kim Nguyen #133 50:01

6M ago50:01

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Journey the mystical realms of Kundalini awakenings with my guest, Kim Nguyen. From full-time corporate architect to being bombarded with radical spiritual energies, at first Kim was overwhelmed with kundalini energies, but now is evolving to work with it. Kim is now touring the world to meet one-on-one with renown artists to rapidly boost their cr…

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"Anxious Nation" with Laura Morton & Vanessa Roth 38:52

6M ago38:52

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Many of the issues that plagued the young people of America decades ago–binge drinking, drunken driving, teenage pregnancy, smoking, to name a few–have greatly declined in significance. But in their place we have witnessed a seemingly ever-deepening mental health crisis amongst our youth, one partly rooted, as our guests tell us, in a rise of anxie…

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"Reality Winner" with Sonia Kennebeck 44:35

6M ago44:35

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How much do you really know about Reality Winner, the veteran and NSA contractor who shared a document regarding Russian interference in the 2016 election with “The Intercept”, and then subsequently served several years in Federal prison as a consequence? Sonia Kennebeck’s (Enemies of the State, National Bird) “Reality Winner” melds a host of timel…

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What I Learned While Touring Australia With My Ayurvedic Teachers | Dylan Smith #132 26:22

6M ago26:22

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Embark on a transformative journey with me, as I recount a decade's worth of profound Ayurvedic wisdom and personal growth, marking Vital Veda's 10-year milestone. Feel the anticipation as I unveil pivotal lessons from my health voyage and the enlightening encounters with my esteemed Ayurvedic mentors, the Raju family of Vaidyas (Ayurvedic Physicia…

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