We are honored to feature actress, writer, producer, and director Juliet Landau on Searching for Goodness, Season 3, Episode 4: “Finding Empowerment.”

We are excited Juliet is part of this episode. She’s one of those rare talents who acts, directs, writes, and produces—truly versatile and with so much to offer. She’s also a kind and generous person, supporting several charities, and we deeply appreciate the depth and energy she brings to this project.

Known for her unforgettable roles as Loretta King in Ed Wood and Drusilla in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Juliet has also made her mark behind the camera with her award-winning directorial debut, A Place Among the Dead. She is also part of the podcast RE-VAMPED with Juliet Landau, demonstrating her creative versatility.

In this episode, we talk about Buffy Revamp and honor Buffy alumni Nicholas Brendon and Michelle Trachtenberg. Every fan of the Buffyverse will love this episode and gain new insights into Juliet Landau.

Juliet also shares her perspective on the meaning of goodness and her commitment to the environment. A special thanks to Faith Eliza for her song Monsters, which beautifully complements the episode.

We worked hard to create this special episode. Please listen to the full conversation, and at the end, you’ll hear our little cameo as well as a memoriam honoring the talented actors from Buffy The Vampire Slayer that we’ve lost.

Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.

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In this episode of Searching for Goodness, host Bessy Adut sits down with comedian and content creator Javier Knight for an honest and inspiring conversation about creativity, resilience, and purpose.

Bessy first discovered Javier through a viral Instagram video unpacking Bad Bunny’s lyrics, songs we often dance to without realizing how deeply emotional and bittersweet their messages can be. That moment sparked a connection, and Bessy reached out.

When another guest became unavailable during Black History Month, Javier stepped in, leading to a meaningful discussion about what it truly means to keep going, even when the odds feel stacked against you.

Together, Bessy and Javier talk about:

Although they come from different paths, they discover how much they have in common. In the social media world, Javier has also become a mentor Bessy deeply respects.

This episode runs 28 minutes and 46 seconds and is co-produced and co-edited by Armin Nasseri.

🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, rate, review, and share—it truly helps support independent creators.

🎙️ Audio Credits

Camera:
• Barry McDaniel
• Doug Bass

Co-Producer & Co-Editor:
• Armin Nasseri

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Searching for Goodness – Season 3, Episode 3

Welcome to Searching for Goodness. We’re so glad you’re here. In Finding Stories, Bessy reconnects with her longtime friend Selçuk Ceylan from Turkey, reflecting on their shared journey as young creatives.

Bessy and Selçuk co-wrote a feature screenplay inspired by a true story blended with fantasy, titled The Turk. She fondly remembers how they boarded a train to Ankara to pick up their screenwriting development grant award many years ago. Time and distance led them on different paths. Bessy moved to Los Angeles to pursue screenwriting and filmmaking, while Selçuk went to Berlin, building a career in arts, music, teaching, and writing stories for children. Their friendship has passed the test of time and distance.

Our conversation opens into Searching for Goodness themes: environmental awareness, birds, storytelling, and what goodness means today and how stories help us connect more deeply with one another and the world.

 Directed by Bessy Adut

Thank you so much for listening. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it, subscribe, and leave a review. Your support helps us continue spreading stories rooted in love, peace, and goodness.

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Season 3, Episode 2 of Searching for Goodness, “Finding Logic,” features an insightful conversation with Kevin Hart, an analytical method development scientist.

In this episode, we explore the facts behind artificial intelligence, climate change, global warming and the enduring question of what goodness means today.

A reflective and intellectually rich discussion at the intersection of science, morality, and human values.

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Recorded as a remote self-tape interview, this episode explores healing from trauma, the love of music, surviving sexual abuse, personal lyrics, shame, nursing and caregiving, classical music roots, and how music can save us.

Faith also reflects on nature, goodness, support, and the courage it takes to follow your dreams.

Listeners can experience the episode start to finish or focus on the moments that resonate most.

Searching for Goodness Season 2 Finale

In the final episode of Season 2 of Searching for Goodness, we celebrate global voices from Türkiye who have made their mark on the world stage.

This special finale features two standout stand up comedians Sarper Güven and Ahmet Bilge, filmed in West Hollywood before their show at the legendary The Comedy Store.

Host Bessy Adut introduces Sarper and Ahmet and then steps back as they interview each other in an honest, funny and insightful conversation. We get sneak peeks into Sarper’s breakthrough journey in 90 Day Fiancé, along with laugh out loud moments from Ahmet’s performances.

Topics include censorship in comedy, artificial intelligence and how comedians use AI in their creative process along with topics about nature love of animals and many unexpected moments along the way. The episode is filled with humor, authenticity and heart.

Filmed by Barry McDaniel

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Thank you and enjoy listening.

Check out our 24th episode of season two Finding Simplicity with Turkish actress Sezgi Deniz as she joined us with her bright, bubbly energy and simple, heartfelt answers. We talked goodness, love, Antarctica, the environment, AI, birds, and her fun commercial with Gülse Birsel.

So grateful for this talented homeland star.

Wishing her many paths back to Hollywood. 

Welcome to another heartfelt episode of Searching for Goodness.

In this episode, we sit down with Anna Dravland, the inspiring founder of Spread Goodness Day, a growing movement dedicated to uplifting the world through simple, powerful acts of kindness.

Anna shares the story of how Spread Goodness Day was born and how its mission continues to expand each year. She also speaks candidly about her health challenges, her fight to survive, and the strength she found through her dog Karma, her birds, and her deep love of nature. We explore the idea of “partnering up,” and even discuss a creative sponsorship concept for Ray-Ban Meta bringing together kindness, environmental awareness, sustainable glasses, and shared values.

This conversation is filled with light, resilience, and hope.

If this episode moves you, please follow, rate, and share the show so we can continue searching for and spreading goodness together.

✨ Searching for Goodness | Season 2, Episode 22 — Featuring Animation Director Joel Orloff ✨

In this heartfelt and thought-provoking audio episode, we sit down with acclaimed animation director Joel Orloff for a warm and engaging conversation recorded across Los Angeles and New York. Even over Zoom, the exchange feels intimate, honest, and deeply human.

We explore Joel’s creative journey and the stories behind his work, and we open the door to meaningful topics that truly resonate from environmental concerns to surprising historical moments such as the World War I Christmas soccer truce. We also reflect on current world events, including October 7 and Nova, asking big questions about humanity, empathy, and what it might really take to move toward peace on earth.

Throughout the episode, you’ll hear insights, reflections, and moments of connection that speak to the spirit of curiosity and compassion at the heart of Searching for Goodness.

🎧 Tune in, listen closely, and join us in the ongoing search for goodness.

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