Best Tony Ricketts Podcasts (2024)

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We Bought a Franchise: Unleashing Franchise Potential with Horsepower Brands' Tony Holbert and Turp Ricketts 53:29

27d ago53:29

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Send us a text Ready to discover the secrets behind successful franchising? In this episode, we chat with Tony Holbert, CEO of Horsepower Brands, and Turp Ricketts, President of Franchise Development at Horsepower Brands. They walk us through their journey from the early days to growing a dynamic growing franchise portfolio including Mighty Dog Roo…

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Beanie Feldstein, Kevin McHale, Noah Galvin & More Live from Kennedy Center's Spelling Bee P-R-E-S-S Day! 34:39

2d ago34:39

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The Art of Kindness podcast returns for a positively D-E-L-I-G-H-T-F-U-L bonus episode LIVE from press day in NYC of the Kennedy Center's The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Host Robert Peterpaul talks with the all-star cast, including: Kevin McHale (Glee, American Horror Stories) as William Barfee, Philippe Arroyo (& Juliet, Aladdin) as Ch…

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We Bought a Franchise: Marcos Moura on Finding the Right Franchise Fit 39:04

12d ago39:04

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Send us a text Marcos Mora, co-owner of Amada Senior Care joins Jack and Jill for an engaging conversation about his rise in the senior care franchising industry. Gain insights on finding the right franchise fit, the importance of passion and personality in entrepreneurship, and the challenges of the early stages of business ownership. Marcos highl…

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We Bought a Franchise: Maximizing Cash Flow and Marketing lessons for Franchise Success 26:48

21d ago26:48

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Send us a text Ever wondered how proactive investments can transform your business? Join us as we share the excitement of acquiring our second van for our Pinks Windows franchise and how this symbolizes our commitment to growth. We'll be unpacking the unique challenges and opportunities within our market, and how you can learn from our experiences.…

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We Bought a Franchise Podcast: Emerging Non Food Franchises with Fransmart CEO Dan Rowe 35:45

1M ago35:45

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Send us a text Ever wondered what it takes to turn a small franchise into a nationwide sensation? What if you could spot the next big franchise before it becomes a household name? Legendary franchising expert Dan Rowe from Fransmart joins us to reveal his secrets for identifying and nurturing emerging brands that have led to astounding success. Joi…

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Oh $h#t We Bought A Franchise: Mastering Hybrid Franchise Ownership - From West Coast Breaks to Marketing Wins 17:10

1M ago17:10

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Send us a text Ever wondered how you can balance business ownership with a rejuvenating vacation? Learn how our hybrid franchise ownership model not only allows us to take breaks but also keeps our business thriving. We share our latest experiences, straight from our West Coast summer trip, and discuss how our franchisor's detailed advertising repo…

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Director Paul Feig (Bridesmaids, Jackpot): Kindness on Set 1:07:57

2M ago1:07:57

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Prolific director Paul Feig (Bridesmaids, A Simple Favor) joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul season 3 finale to discuss creating kind environments on set, his hilarious new film Jackpot starring Awkwafina, John Cena and Simu Liu (who surprises him), championing female-driven roles, Bridesmaids the musical and more. Paul Feig is a DGA-w…

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Emmy Winner & Tony Nominee Kevin Del Aguila (Little Shop of Horrors): Feed Me Kindness! 1:01:55

2M ago1:01:55

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Emmy winner and Tony-nominee Kevin Del Aguila joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss joining the cast of Little Shop of Horrors, backstage antics, writing children's television with kindness, his viral Some Like It Hot moment and more. Kevin Del Aguila currently plays Mr. Mushnik in Little Shop of Horrors. He received a Tony nom…

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Olympian Laurie Hernandez Shares Self-Kindness Checklist [Summer Rewind] 20:35

2M ago20:35

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Olympic Gold Medalist Laurie Hernandez joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss her self-kindness checklist and much more. This interview was originally recorded in July of 2021. Laurie Hernandez Laurie Hernandez is a two-time Olympic medalist, earning gold and silver at the Olympic Games Rio 2016 as part of the Final Five US wome…

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We Bought a Franchise: Mastering Franchise Ownership with Pinks and Resi Brands 33:42

3M ago33:42

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Send us a text Ever wondered if people actually pay for window washing services? Join us as we uncover the surprising demand for this niche market in our latest episode of "We Bought a Franchise." We kick off by sharing our firsthand experiences as Pink's franchise owners, revealing our average job revenue and more. From residential to commercial c…

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Broadway's Noah J. Ricketts (The Great Gatsby) Gives the Greenlight on Kindness 45:59

3M ago45:59

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Actor Noah J. Ricketts joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss playing Nick Carraway in The Great Gatsby with empathy, how an airbnb led to him signing on to Gatsby, kindness vs. niceness and much more. Noah J. Ricketts stars as Frankie in the Golden Globe, SAG and Critics Choice-nominated Showtime series “Fellow Travelers.” Addi…

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Tony-Winner Jessie Mueller (Beautiful, Waitress) Finds Strength in Kindness: Summer Rewind 1:02:08

3M ago1:02:08

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Tony and Grammy Award-winner Jessie Mueller joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss her incredible career, how Chita Rivera changed her life with an act of kindness, navigating negative voices in her head when she’s recording an album or just in life, and much more. *This episode was originally recorded in July of 2023* Jessie Mu…

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We Bought a Franchise: Building GoGlow: Melanie Richards on Entrepreneurship and Resilience 42:25

3M ago42:25

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Send us a text Ever wondered how a former probation officer can transform into a successful CEO of a thriving tanning franchise? Melanie Richards' journey from dealing with domestic violence cases to leading GoGlow is nothing short of inspirational. She opens up about her challenging upbringing, financial struggles, and the pivotal moment she decid…

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We Bought a Franchise: Rob Cantrell's Insights on Why Senior Helpers is a Winning Investment 21:09

3M ago21:09

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Send us a text Unlock the secrets of thriving in the senior care franchise industry with our special guest, Rob Cantrell, the Executive Vice President of Franchise Development at Senior Helpers. Join us on "We Bought a Franchise" as Rob shares why territories are being rapidly claimed and how the aging population is driving explosive growth in this…

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Josh Groban Wants You to Believe in Yourself: Jimmy Awards 2024 [Live] 44:58

3M ago44:58

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Happy July! Josh Groban and more stars chat with The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul live from the Jimmy Awards. Robert talks advice for dreamers, kindness tips and much more. Guests in this episode include: multi-platinum singer Josh Groban (Sweeney Todd), Back to the Future star Casey Likes, Dear Evan Hansen star Andrew Barth Feldman, Kenny…

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We Bought A Franchise: Balancing Business in Paradise and Storms - Our Resilient Journey 25:59

3M ago25:59

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Send us a text What happens when a tropical paradise meets the unpredictable world of franchise ownership? On our vacation in Hawaii, we faced unexpected weather challenges in South Florida that tested our patience and resilience. In this episode, we share the reality of navigating a significant drop in business due to heavy rains, while also celeb…

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Reflections on Self-Kindness with Nina West, Javier Muñoz & More [Pride Special] 23:09

4M ago23:09

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In celebration of Pride month, join us as we reflect on some poignant moments from past The Art of Kindness podcast episodes. Free yourself to see yourself with stars Javier Muñoz (Hamilton), Nina West (RuPaul's Drag Race), Tony-winner J. Harrison Ghee (Some Like It Hot), TV producer Liz Tigelaar (Little Fires Everywhere), T. Oliver Reid (Hadestown…

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Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer, Shaina Taub, Corbin Bleu & More Share Kindness Tips: Drama Desk Awards '24 30:35

4M ago30:35

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Join The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul live from the 2024 Drama Desk Awards at NYU Skirball in New York City. The Drama Desk Awards, recognizing the best of Broadway, Off-Broadway, and Off-Off-Broadway, were hosted by Sutton Foster and Aaron Tveit (Sweeney Todd) with Stereophonic emerging as the most-winning production of the season. In thi…

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We Bought A Franchise: Discover how Charles Bonfiglio, CEO of Tint World, turned his passion for cars into a multimillion-dollar franchise empire 46:57

4M ago46:57

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Send us a text Discover how Charles Bonfiglio, CEO of Tint World, turned his passion for cars into a multimillion-dollar franchise empire. From his humble beginnings in Brooklyn to his innovative approach in the automotive industry, learn about the secrets behind Tint World's financial success and its future deals with industry giants. Gain insight…

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We Bought A Franchise: Dan Claps on Scaling Voda Restoration and the Goldmine of Home Services 30:50

4M ago30:50

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Send us a text Ever wondered what it takes to build a business empire in the home services industry? Today’s guest, Dan Claps, CEO of Voda Restoration, shares his incredible journey from the early days at Murphy Business and Financial to establishing a thriving lead generation company and then scaling Voda Restoration to over 100 units in record ti…

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Bernadette Peters, Debbie Allen & More Share Kindness Tips Live from Chita Rivera Awards 37:26

4M ago37:26

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Happy dance! Join the Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul live from the red carpet of the 2024 Chita Rivera Awards at the NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts in New York City, featuring Broadway legends like Bernadette Peters (ahh!). In this episode, you will hear Robert chat with: Golden Globe winner Debbie Allen (Grey's Anatomy), Norm L…

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We Bought A Franchise: Matt Zastrow's Secrets to Building a Franchise Empire 31:49

5M ago31:49

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Send us a text Franchise mogul, Matt Zastrow, shares his journey to success in franchising. From navigating early triumphs to challenges during the 2008 crisis, he reveals the keys to seizing opportunities and fostering a high-performing team. Learn about resilience during the pandemic and the dynamics of franchise ownership in this insightful epis…

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Hannah Cruz's Kindness-Fueled Road to Suffs on Broadway 1:02:24

5M ago1:02:24

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Suffs star Hannah Cruz joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to talk her Broadway debut, stage fright, self kindness, finding courage in seeing herself in media, a surprise from Jenn Colella and more. Hannah Cruz is thrilled to be making her Broadway debut. Off-Broadway: The Connector (Robin, MCC), Only Gold (Camille, MCC), Suffs (Ruza, T…

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What Makes A Great Leader? Shoshana Bean, Nikki M. James, Michael Grief & More Live at New Dramatists Luncheon 26:55

5M ago26:55

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Join The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul live from the New Dramatists 2024 luncheon at the New York Marriott Marquis honoring Tony-nominated director Michael Greif (The Notebook, Dear Evan Hansen and Rent to credit a few). All proceeds benefited New Dramatists' resident playwrights and their work. In this order, Broadway star guests talk what…

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Broadway’s Jelani Remy (Back to the Future): French Toast, Pranks & Joy 48:38

5M ago48:38

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Broadway star Jelani Remy joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to talk all things Back to the Future the musical, the joy of a good backstage prank and much more. Jelani Remy is a NJ native and Broadway performer known for shows like Ain't Too Proud The Life and Times of The Temptations and Disney’s The Lion King. The talent now lights u…

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Oh $h#t We Bought A Franchise: Soccer Stars franchise owner Kathryn Allen joins the show 35:20

5M ago35:20

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Send us a text Discover the pulse-pounding excitement of franchise ownership with Kathryn Allen, Soccer Stars franchise owner, as she reveals the secret to blending business acumen with personal passions. Kathryn's story is a testament to the liberating lifestyle shift from the constraints of corporate America to the thrilling world of entrepreneur…

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Oh $h#t We Bought A Franchise: Harrison Fisher's Rooftop Triumphs and The Lure of Semi-Absentee Ownership 27:27

5M ago27:27

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Send us a text Embark on a transformative entrepreneurial adventure with Harrison Fisher, franchise owner of Best Choice Roofing in Lafayette, Louisiana. From navigating project management at major corporations to charting new heights in the roofing industry, Harrison's tale is one of strategic moves and smart investments. He shares the inside scoo…

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Oh $h#t We Bought A Franchise: From Corporate Executive to Senior Care Champion - Hector Munoz's Journey 27:57

6M ago27:57

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Send us a text Ever wondered what it takes to jump from the corporate ladder straight into the entrepreneurial pool? Hector Munoz, a former marketing executive turned franchise owner, joins us to share his unparalleled journey from leading marketing efforts at Burger King and Popeyes, to creating an impact in his community as the owner of Senior He…

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Francia Raisa Shares Life-Changing Act of Kindness, Future of How I Met Your Father & More 24:05

6M ago24:05

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How I Met Your Father star Francia Raísa joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss her life-changing act of kindness to Selena Gomez, paying it forward with her new Modelo partnership and much more. Also, today is Earth Day - please be kind to the earth! FRANCIA RAISA recently starred in the hit Hulu sitcom HOW I MET YOUR FATHER wh…

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Oh $h#t We Bought A Franchise Episode #4: Sales are growing fast but another location is still beating us! 16:56

6M ago16:56

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Send us a text Hi. We are Jack and Jill Johnson, franchise owners of Pink's Windows in Palm Beach Florida. Join us each week as we detail what it's really like to grow a home services franchise. Visit www.weboughtafranchise.com to subscribe. Send us your questions for an upcoming episode at 305-710-0050. From your pals in franchise ownership, Jack …

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Broadway’s Sherz Aletaha (Merrily We Roll Along): Solar Eclipse of the Heart 1:02:05

6M ago1:02:05

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Sherz shares! Sherz Aletaha joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul on the day of the 2024 Solar Eclipse to talk all things making her Broadway debut in Merrily We Roll Along, meeting Meryl Streep, bringing her authentic self to every role and more. Sherz, which is pronounced like “more than one Cher,” is an Iranian American actor, singer, …

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Oh $h#t We Bought A Franchise Episode 3: In business for ourselves NOT by ourselves 26:40

6M ago26:40

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Send us a text Episode #3 "In business for ourselves NOT by ourselves" Hi, we are Jack and Jill Johnson. Owners of the Pinks Window Services franchise in sunny Palm Beach, Florida. Join us on the third episode of Oh $h#t We Bought A Franchise as we discuss how our business is doing in its fifth week of operations. Ever wondered how a local window s…

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Broadway's Chilina Kennedy (Beautiful): A Sign of the Times 1:00:03

6M ago1:00:03

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Broadway star Chilina Kennedy joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss playing Carole King in Beautiful, acts of kindness throughout her life, her new Off-Broadway show A Sign of the Times and more. CHILINA KENNEDY most recently played Billie Jean King in Love All by Anna Deavere Smith. Broadway: Paradise Square, Beautiful: The Ca…

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Oh $h#t We Bought A Franchise Episode #2 12:46

6M ago12:46

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Send us a text Oh $h#t we lost our GM... Days before our first job! Find out what happened on the latest episode of Oh $h#t We Bought A Franchise. Hi, we are Jack and Jill Johnson. Owners of the Pinks Window Services franchise in sunny Palm Beach, Florida. Join us on the second episode of Oh $h#t We Bought A Franchise as we discuss what led us to f…

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Mean Girls Star Jonathan Bennett's Broadway Dreams Come True in Spamalot 24:27

6M ago24:27

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Mean Girls icon Jonathan Bennett joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to chat following your dreams no matter what, getting out of your own way, jumping into Spamalot on Broadway and more. This isn't an April Fool's joke! Jonathan Bennett skyrocketed to fame after playing heartthrob Aaron Samuels in "Mean Girls." The GLAAD Award winner a…

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Oh $h#t We Bought A Franchise Episode #1 18:42

6M ago18:42

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Send us a text Hi, we are Jack and Jill Johnson. Owners of the Pinks Window Services franchise in sunny Palm Beach, Florida. Join us on the first episode of Oh $h#t We Bought A Franchise as we discuss what led us to franchise ownership, why we chose our franchise, what our goals were, and what it's been like so far to own our own franchise! Want to…

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Award-winning Opera Singer Sharon Azrieli: An Aria of Arts Education, Philanthropy & Jewish Stories 50:31

7M ago50:31

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World-renowned Opera Singer Sharon Azrieli joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss giving back to arts education, amplifying the Jewish community and more under the kindness sun. Sharon Azrieli is a philanthropist and award-winning opera singer. Born in Montreal, Sharon’s voice has soared around the world, gracing Carnegie Hall, …

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The Notebook Musical Broadway Opening Carpet: Nicholas Sparks, Ingrid Michaelson & More 1:02:00

7M ago1:02:00

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Bonus Episode Alert! Podcast history is being made - this is the first ever crossover episode event featuring Robert Peterpaul host of The Art of Kindness Podcast and Samantha Tuozzolo, co-host of Survival Jobs: A Podcast. Samantha and Robert are live on the opening night red carpet of The Notebook on Broadway asking cast, creative and attendees al…

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Tony Winner J. Harrison Ghee (Some Like It Hot): Free Yourself to See Yourself 1:01:43

7M ago1:01:43

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Tony Award winner J. Harrison Ghee joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss their transformative Some Like It Hot journey, taking intentional time to rest and more. J. HARRISON GHEE won the 2023 Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical, making history as the first non-binary actor to be nominated and win in this category for…

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Boop! The Musical Star Jasmine Amy Rogers: Amplifying Equity in the Arts 47:50

7M ago47:50

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Performer Jasmine Amy Rogers joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss bringing icon Betty Boop to life onstage in Boop! The Musical, battling imposter syndrome, amplifying historically underrepresented voices and more this women's history month. Jasmine Amy Rogers (she/her) recently finished a run as the titular role of “Betty Boo…

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Broadway’s John Cardoza: Healing Through The Notebook Musical 1:04:48

7M ago1:04:48

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Broadway performer John Cardoza joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss playing young Noah in The Notebook the Musical and more. John Cardoza returns to Broadway with The Notebook, after originating Younger Noah in its world premiere production in Chicago. John starred as Christian in the National Tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musica…

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'Poor Things' Singer Carminho: Kindness is the Perfume of a Good Person 1:03:28

7M ago1:03:28

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Portuguese superstar Fado singer Carminho joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss her work on the Oscar-nominated film Poor Things with Emma Stone, the art of fado singing, kindness around the world and more. Carminho is a Portuguese superstar fado singer. Daughter of fado legend Teresa Siqueira, Carminho was immersed in music fr…

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Broadway's Annaleigh Ashford & Joe Tapper (The White Chip) Embrace Kindness Through Acts of Service 1:15:29

8M ago1:15:29

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Broadway power couple Annaleigh Ashford and Joe Tapper join The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss teaching kindness and empathy to their son, overcoming shame, self-care in the theatre and their seminal show The White Chip. ANNALEIGH ASHFORD is making her producing debut with The White Chip and believes in supporting plays that provi…

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Isha Blaaker (Ava DuVernay's Origin): Kindness is Truthful 43:04

8M ago43:04

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Isha Blaaker joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss his impactful new film Origin (based on Isabel Wilkerson's acclaimed book Caste), working with Ava DuVernay and more. Isha Blaaker is an actor and model who was raised in the Netherlands. He broke into the entertainment industry as a model, starring in major international luxur…

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Broadway Pep Talks from BeBe Winans, Laura Benanti, Shoshana Bean & More: Black Theatre Coalition Gala 23:12

8M ago23:12

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Stars Laura Benanti, Shoshanna Bean, BeBe Winans and more joined The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul podcast to give you an audio pep talk and discuss the importance of building change this Black History Month. Join us live from Black Theatre Coalition's inaugural gala honoring the National Black Theatre at the Rainbow Room in New York City. …

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World-Renowned Choreographer Alonzo King: The Kindness of Stillness 1:03:36

8M ago1:03:36

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Acclaimed choreographer and dance Alonzo King joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss the power of stillness, how everyone can tap into their own creativity and much more. Alonzo King is a dancer, choreographer, teacher and true thought leader. Born in Georgia to civil rights activists and now thriving in San Francisco, Alonzo re…

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Broadway's Caesar Samayoa (How to Dance in Ohio): "Be Your Truest Self" 59:06

8M ago59:06

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Broadway star Caesar Samayoa (Come From Away) joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss his heart-lifting new show How to Dance in Ohio, self care on Broadway and much more under the kindness sun. Caesar Samayoa is a performer who's been seen in the original broadway companies of Come From Away (Kevin J./Ali), Sister Act (Pablo), T…

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Jocelyn Shelfo (XO, Kitty / May December): 'Kindness is Thoughtfulness' 51:58

9M ago51:58

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Netflix's XO, Kitty star Jocelyn Shelfo joins The Art Of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss working on a dude ranch, acts of kindness during her acting career, working alongside Natalie Portman and Julianne Moore in May December and more. Born and raised just outside Atlanta, GA, Jocelyn Shelfo began acting in high school. She soon found her…

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Percy Jackson and the Olympians Star Aryan Simhadri: The Magic & Kindness of Disney 39:00

9M ago39:00

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Disney's Percy Jackson and the Olympians star Aryan Simhadri joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss playing Grover, positive moments on set with the cast and more. Aryan Simhadri is a performer with credits spanning stage and screen. A California native, the talent has been seen in films like Netflix and WWE’s The Main Event and…

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Holiday Kindness Tips with Born This Way Foundation's Mariah Karis 57:52

10M ago57:52

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Born This Way Foundation Program Associate Mariah Karis joins Robert Peterpaul of The Art of Kindness podcast to brainstorm kindness tips for the holiday season and new year, plus discuss the transformative work being done to create a kinder world at Lady Gaga's nonprofit. Born This Way Foundation, co-founded and led by Lady Gaga and her mother, Cy…

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