Soul Balm by Clark Moore

Hunter McGrady

Clark interviews Sports Illustrated’s “Curviest Model Ever” and “All Worthy” clothing-line owner, Hunter McGrady. Clark asks Hunter about moving around a lot at a young age, and how that affected her growing up. Hunter reveals her experiences with being bullied in high school. Clark and Hunter discuss how they both worked through their own resentments from experiences in high school. Hunter discusses her journey with self-love, therapy, and how she came to welcome the term, “plus-size model.”

Clark asks Hunter about how her shoot with Sports Illustrated came about, and how Hunter’s journey with intention setting changed her outlook in life. Clark asks Hunter about her experience in Aidy Bryant’s hit Hulu show, “Shrill.” Hunter comments on how important representation is when it comes to entertainment. Clark asks Hunter about her all inclusive clothing line at QVC. Finally, Hunter 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: @weare.paradox)

Adam Rippon

Clark interviews former Olympic athlete, medal-winning figure skater, and self-proclaimed “America’s Sweetheart” Adam Rippon. Clark asks Adam about his drive and ambition surrounding figure-skating at an early age, and how it shaped his teen years. Adam comments on the binary divide in sports. Clark asks Adam how he wrestled with his own sexual identity. Clark and Adam discuss the irony of their younger selves promising they’d never reveal their sexual identities to the world; now, they both have been awarded the Human Rights Campaign's HRC Visibility Award.

Clark asks Adam how his position as an athlete and public figure changed after he came out. Adam discuses his experience on the world stage at the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics. Clark asks Adam about his long-distance relationship, and Adam aptly describes why he and his partner have a thriving relationship. Finally, Adam 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)

Esther Povitsky

Clark interviews his “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend” co-star: actor, comedian, and podcast host Esther Povitsky (“Hot for my Name,” “Dollface,” “Alone Together”). Esther and Clark discuss their individual bonds with their parental figures, and growing up in their respective home towns. Esther discusses not fitting in at college and leaving before graduating to pursue a career in entertainment in Los Angeles. Clark asks Esther about being a successful woman in a male dominated industry. Esther admits she was treated differently as a female in the workplace, and revealed her ongoing journey with learning to be assertive. Esther discusses being drawn into the cult-like aspect of stand-up culture. Clark asks Esther about handling the highs and lows of show business, especially after her show “Alone Together” was cancelled after 2 seasons. Esther reveals the best advice she’s learned working in entertainment. Finally, Esther 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: @weare.paradox)

Brandon Flynn

Clark Moore interviews actor Brandon Flynn (Looks that Kill, 13 Reasons Why). Brandon discusses growing up in Miami, and his unexpected journey into the world of theater. Clark asks Brandon how he accesses his wealth of emotions when he's shooting - specifically pertaining to his emotional arc on 13 Reasons Why, and how he's learned to take care of himself when he's off camera. They discuss Brandon's self-education journey when it comes to the Black Lives Matter movement, and why Brandon decided to use his platform to amplify the movement. Clark brings up Brandon's dating life, and Brandon reveals how he's learned to cope with the media being a third party in his relationship. Finally, Brandon 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)

Bowen Yang

Clark interviews actor, comedian, podcaster, and writer Bowen Yang (Saturday Night Live, Las Culturistas). Bowen details growing up in Aurora, Colorado as a Chinese-American, and how his experiences with racism shaped him from an early age. Clark and Bowen discuss how they processed—and are still processing—everyday racial aggressions. Clark asks Bowen about being sent to gay conversion therapy by his parents, and Bowen reveals his ongoing journey with practicing gratitude and forgiveness. Clark and Bowen also discuss Bowen's transition to castmember on SNL, and what "Love, Simon" meant to Bowen. Plus, Bowen reveals he knew one of Elijah McClain's murderers from his hometown. Finally, Bowen 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)

Keiynan Lonsdale

For the inaugural episode, Clark welcomes his good friend and “Love, Simon” cast-mate, Australian actor, singer, and dancer, Keiynan Lonsdale (The Flash, Insurgent, Dance Academy.)

Keiynan chats with Clark about the isolation of being Black while growing up in Sydney, Australia. They discuss art, anxiety, and their individual journeys of defining their Blackness. Clark and Keiynan bond over hair stories, and mishaps, and Keiynan reveals that meeting Clark pushed him to live more freely. Finally, Keiynan shares what is currently healing his mind, body and spirit—his Soul Balm.

Follow Keiynan on Instagram @keiynanlonsdale and @keiynanonsdale on Twitter. And check out his new movie "Work It," now streaming on Netflix. [KL photo by Storm Santos, IG: @stormsantos]

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)

 

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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.