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Soul Balm by Clark Moore is an interview podcast about identity and the ways in which we heal ourselves. Each week, Clark will chat with today's brightest young thought leaders, creators, founders and artists about practical solutions to process and soothe our collective anxiety.
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Wednesday Mar 24, 2021
Wednesday Mar 24, 2021
Clark interviews actor, comedian, and podcast host extraordinaire Matt Rogers (“Las Culturistas,” “Haute Dog”). Clark asks Matt about growing up on Long Island and his journey with coming out. Matt shares his experience with anxiety attacks at a young age. Matt educates everyone about Mariah Carey’s “Butterfly,” and Clark and Matt bond over both having a sexual awakening after watching Justin Timberlake’s music videos. Clark asks Matt about discovering his love of performing at NYU in a sketch comedy group. Clark and Matt discuss “Las Culturistas” (which started over 5 years ago!) with friend of the pod, Bowen Yang. Clark and Matt talk about the lack of queer representation in films, which stems from a patriarchal fear of gay sex. Clark asks Matt about his friendship with Bowen. Matt what it was like to audition for “Saturday Night Live.” Finally, Matt shares what is currently healing his mind, body and spirit—his Soul Balm.
Executive produced by Clark Moore (IG: @mrclarkmoore)
Co-Executive produced by Simone Spira (IG: @simcitay)
Produced by Liz McDonnell (IG: @liz_mcdonnell)
Intern Sally Elizabeth Young
Soul Balm is a Paradoxical Production. (IG: @helloparadox)
Photo Credit: Alex Schaefer
Wednesday Mar 17, 2021
Wednesday Mar 17, 2021
Clark interviews British-American Olympic athlete, actor, and dog dad Gus Kenworthy. Clark asks Gus about his friendship with friend of the pod, Adam Rippon. Gus discusses what it was like growing up in a small but liberal town in Colorado. Gus shares how afraid he was to come out growing up, and how that affected his daily life. Clark asks Gus about his decision to publicly come out, which made him the first openly gay action sports athlete. Gus and Clark bond over both having the HRC Visibility Award. Gus breaks down his relationship to awards and how that’s changed over the years. Clark asks Gus about his ongoing journey with depression. Gus reveals he’s been writing and singing during quarantine. And finally, Clark and Gus discuss his soul balm—Cann, a cannabis-infused social tonic.
Executive produced by Clark Moore (IG: @mrclarkmoore)
Co-Executive produced by Simone Spira (IG: @simcitay)
Produced by Liz McDonnell (IG: @liz_mcdonnell)
Intern Sally Elizabeth Young
Soul Balm is a Paradoxical Production. (IG: @helloparadox)
Wednesday Mar 10, 2021
Wednesday Mar 03, 2021
Wednesday Mar 03, 2021
Clark interviews writer, director, and producer Oge Egbuonu (“(In)Visible Portraits”). Clark asks Oge about quitting her job in her mid-20s, and the subsequent depression that followed. Oge reveals her journey with yoga, and how breath work became an entry point for healing years of trauma. Clark and Oge bond over breaking social constructs as millennials; something their parents may not relate to. Clark asks Oge about her queer identity. Clark and Oge discuss the emotional labor behind her directorial debut, “(In)Visible Portraits.” Clark asks Oge about the Black archetypes she discovered during her months of research, and she shares her own experiences as a Black woman. Clark and Oge discuss how she was divinely guided into the world of entertainment. Oge reveals how Halle Berry was the one who convinced her to lean into her calling of directing. Finally, Oge shares what is currently healing her mind, body and spirit—her Soul Balm.
Executive produced by Clark Moore (IG: @mrclarkmoore)
Co-Executive produced by Simone Spira (IG: @simcitay)
Produced by Liz McDonnell (IG: @liz_mcdonnell)
Intern Sally Elizabeth Young
Soul Balm is a Paradoxical Production. (IG: @helloparadox)
Wednesday Feb 24, 2021
Wednesday Feb 24, 2021
Clark interviews his “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend” co-star, actor and cat lover Vella Lovell (“The Mayor,” “The Big Sick”). Vella reveals what it was like meeting Clark during season 4 of “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.” Clark asks Vella about being raised in New Mexico, and she shares what it was like growing up in predominantly white spaces alongside her mother. Clark and Vella bond over both being young pianists (RIP Clark’s mini-cooper). Vella breaks down moving to New York City, and the challenges and joys that come from living in the city. Vella and Clark bond over their love of education, and Vella shares what her first day of grad-school at Juilliard was like. Clark asks Vella about working on her brand new show, NBC’s “Mr. Mayor” alongside TV legends Tina Fey and Ted Danson. Finally, Vella shares what is currently healing her mind, body and spirit—her Soul Balm.
Wednesday Feb 17, 2021
Wednesday Feb 17, 2021
Clark interviews writer, podcast host, and pop culture expert Ira Madison III (co-host of “Keep It”). Clark reveals Ira was one of the first people he called when he was developing Soul Balm. Clark asks Ira about growing up in Wisconsin, and Ira shares that he was one of the only Black kids in his school. Clark and Ira discuss his unique career path, which began at NYU. Ira shares that becoming a pop culture writer was born out of necessity, and details the hardships that accompanied that transition. Clark and Ira discuss what it means to both comment on the culture as a critic, and be part of it as a creator. Clark and Ira share their experiences with social anxiety. Finally, Ira shares what is currently healing his mind, body and spirit—his Soul Balm.
Executive produced by Clark Moore (IG: @mrclarkmoore)
Co-Executive produced by Simone Spira (IG: @simcitay)
Produced by Liz McDonnell (IG: @liz_mcdonnell)
Soul Balm is a Paradoxical Production. (IG: @weare.paradox)
Wednesday Feb 10, 2021
Wednesday Feb 10, 2021
Clark interviews his BFF, and fellow “Glee” co-star, actor and Broadway singer Alex Newell (“Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist,” “Once on This Island”). After some brief rapport about Clark’s inability to work past sunset, Clark asks Alex about how he found his singing voice at a young age in the church. Clark and Alex discuss gender identity, and why Alex welcomes all pronouns. Alex reveals his experience with coming out while also being a big part of his church. Clark brings up Alex’s pattern of thriving through trauma. Clark and Alex discuss the toxic environment on “Glee.” Alex details not being able to find roles after his first big break, and his eventual path towards Broadway. Clark asks Alex about performing multiple times a week, and how Alex handled that kind of stress. Finally, Alex shares what is currently healing his mind, body and spirit—his Soul Balm.
Wednesday Feb 03, 2021
Wednesday Feb 03, 2021
Clark interviews gender non-conforming author, poet, and public speaker ALOK (“Femme in Public,” “Beyond the Gender Binary”). Clark asks ALOK about growing up in Texas, and how they found their identity as a young queer person. Clark praises ALOK’s ability to condense literature into digestible content on their social channels. Clark and ALOK discuss their complicated relationships with language and labels, and what it means to continually evolve as a person. ALOK shares how reading and learning made them feel less alone. Clark asks ALOK about how they reconcile the dissonance between their chosen and perceived identities in the public eye. ALOK reveals that in 2021, it’s still dangerous for them to exist in public. Clark shares his evolving journey with his gender. Finally, ALOK shares what is currently healing their mind, body and spirit—their Soul Balm.
Wednesday Dec 30, 2020
Wednesday Dec 30, 2020
For the season finale, Clark interviews author and actor June Diane Raphael (“Grace and Frankie,” “The Long Shot”). Just ahead of the Georgia Senate Runoffs happening on January 5 (don’t forget to vote!), Clark asks June about her book, “Represent: The Woman’s Guide to Running for Office and Changing the World.” June reveals that working mothers - the backbone of every family - were the least represented group as elected officials, and how this fact spurred her to put this guide together. Clark and June discuss June’s childhood, and what it felt like to have a working mom. June reveals she was homecoming queen. Clark asks June about navigating the ups and downs in her career after graduating from NYU. June reveals there are two truths when it comes to her career: she worked hard, and she had the privilege to have certain safety nets. June breaks down the lessons she’s learned from working alongside her “Grace and Frankie” co-stars, Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin. And finally, Clark and June discuss her soul balm, “The Jane Club” - a membership club with a focus on inclusivity and working moms. To join the club, go to “janeclub.com” and use the code “welcome50” for a discount!
Executive produced by Clark Moore (IG: @mrclarkmoore)
Co-Executive produced by Simone Spira (IG: @simcitay)
Produced by Liz McDonnell (IG: @liz_mcdonnell)
Soul Balm is a Paradoxical Production. (IG: @helloparadox)
Wednesday Dec 23, 2020
Wednesday Dec 23, 2020
Clark interviews his “Love, Simon” co-star, actor Alexandra Shipp (“X-Men,” Straight Outta Compton”). Alexandra reveals she just wrapped filming Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “Tick, Tick…Boom,” and describes working during the pandemic. Clark asks Alexandra about her evolving journey with activism, and how that affects the decisions she makes with her career. Alexandra talks about what it means to be mixed race. Clark brings up his first memory with Alexandra on the set of “Love, Simon.” Alexandra reveals her “still I rise” mindset. Clark asks Alexandra about growing up in Phoenix, AZ, and how she tackled racism and colorism in her home town. Clark and Alexandra breakdown how she feels so comfortable taking up space on set (and we’re all taking notes). Finally, Alexandra shares what is currently healing her mind, body and spirit—her Soul Balm.
Executive produced by Clark Moore (IG: @mrclarkmoore)
Co-Executive produced by Simone Spira (IG: @simcitay) Produced by Liz McDonnell (IG: @liz_mcdonnell)
Soul Balm is a Paradoxical Production. (IG: @helloparadox)