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I met Mark back in 2015 in Columbus and 83rd, I was working in a small local restaurant then... He came in and asked about his reservation. I was so surprised to see him! When I reached to shake his hand, instead of shaking it I hugged him as bros do and he hugged me. Such a humble, simple, kind man!

When I lost a loved one in a mass shooting, people went out of their way to tell me that guns were more important than the lost lives. It was shocking and demoralizing. Where's the humanity?

📖 Opening Reflections on America’s Promise (00:00 - 00:30)
└─ 00:00 Vision of America’s Promise
📖 Personal Loss and Spiritual Inquiry (00:30 - 01:35)
├─ 00:30 Introduction to Spiritual Revolution Theme
└─ 01:02 Host Greeting and Podcast Overview
📖 Gun Violence, Political Division, and Emotional Impact (01:35 - 07:22)
├─ 01:35 Discussion of Charlie Kirk’s Death and National Division
├─ 02:06 Personal Experience with Gun Violence
├─ 02:39 Critique of Opponent Labeling and Call for Empathy
└─ 03:14 Violence as a Solution and Weaponization Concerns
📖 Social Media Habits and Platform Choices (07:22 - 09:28)
├─ 07:22 Social Media Platform Transition Discussion
└─ 08:24 Comment Moderation and Coattailing on Social Platforms
📖 Climate Change Commentary and Troll Farm Tactics (09:28 - 11:35)
├─ 09:28 Troll Farms Targeting Climate Commenters
├─ 10:31 AI and Human Troll Operations
└─ 11:04 Industry Spamming and Comment Manipulation
📖 Personal Integrity in Activism and Industry Critique (11:35 - 13:39)
├─ 11:35 Maintaining Moral Clarity Amidst Backlash
├─ 12:06 Educating on Fossil Fuel and Chemical Industry Talking Points
└─ 13:07 Centering Frontline Workers in Climate Activism
📖 Frontline Voices and Policy Advocacy (13:39 - 15:44)
├─ 14:10 The Solutions Project as a Funding Hub for Frontline Communities
└─ 15:12 Transitioning to Renewable Energy with Mark Jacobson’s Plans
📖 The Solutions Project Evolution and Community Leadership (15:44 - 17:49)
├─ 16:16 Evolving the Solutions Project Beyond Its Original Mission
└─ 16:45 Amplifying Women of Color Leadership in Climate Action
📖 Gloria Walton and Environmental Justice (17:49 - 19:21)
├─ 17:49 Gloria Walton’s Background in Compton Environmental Movement
├─ 18:21 Impact of Oil Drilling and Redlining on Frontline Communities
└─ 18:51 Health Consequences of Fossil Fuel Pollution
📖 Community Funding and Representation (19:21 - 20:25)
├─ 19:21 Funding Strategy Focused on People of Color and Women
└─ 19:53 Online Presence and Social Media Outreach
📖 Recruitment Technology Promotion (20:25 - 21:27)
├─ 20:25 Zip Recruiter Hiring Solution Overview
└─ 20:56 Zip Recruiter Free Trial Promotion
📖 Fall Apparel and Lifestyle Advertising (21:27 - 22:33)
├─ 21:27 Quint Fall Apparel Highlights
└─ 22:02 Quint Shipping and Return Policy Details
📖 Product Review of Paper Pro Move Tablet (22:33 - 24:06)
├─ 22:33 Paper Pro Move Tablet Features and Benefits
├─ 23:05 Risk-Free Trial Offer for Paper Pro Move
└─ 23:35 Climate Change Perception and Activism Challenges
📖 Discussion on Climate Change and Activism (24:06 - 26:43)
├─ 24:06 Navigating Public Reactions to Activist Statements
├─ 24:37 Historical Context of Hate and Extremism
├─ 25:10 Political Right’s Response to Accusations of Nazism
├─ 25:40 Disagreement and Conflict Resolution in Current Rhetoric
└─ 26:12 Strategic Approaches to Solving Societal Problems
📖 Social Media and Collective Action (26:43 - 27:46)
├─ 26:43 Critique of Problem‑Focused Social Media
└─ 27:14 Shift from Keyboard to Community Action
📖 Systemic Challenges and the Role of Institutions (27:46 - 29:17)
├─ 27:46 Questioning Institutional Effectiveness
├─ 28:16 Debate Over National Identity and Inclusion
└─ 28:47 Economic Imagination for a Sustainable Future
📖 Vision for America and Historical Roots (29:17 - 30:51)
├─ 29:17 Historical Foundations of American Unity
├─ 29:49 Chaos as a Catalyst for Change
└─ 30:19 Personal Grief and the Gift of Loss
📖 Personal Grief, Hope, and the Power of Storytelling (30:51 - 35:02)
├─ 30:51 Hope Through Birth and New Civilizations
├─ 31:21 Finding Love in Everyday Communities
├─ 32:56 Acting as a Bridge to Untold Stories
├─ 33:58 The Role of Acting in Journalism and Empathy
└─ 34:29 Introducing the New Show “Task” and Its Themes
📖 Crime Thriller Narrative Overview (35:02 - 36:04)
├─ 35:02 Kidnap Plot Twist in Thriller
└─ 35:34 Family and Moral Themes in Crime Story
📖 Film Production and Directorial Insight (36:04 - 37:40)
├─ 36:04 Directors' Collaborative Approach
└─ 36:36 Defining the Film's Core Task
📖 Actor's Role Selection Philosophy (37:40 - 38:11)
└─ 37:40 Choosing Between Light and Dark Roles
📖 Comedic Training and Style Exploration (38:11 - 39:12)
├─ 38:11 Comedy Training Influence on Acting Style
└─ 38:41 Hulk's Pants Design Challenges
📖 Hulk Costume Design Discussion (39:12 - 40:14)
├─ 39:12 Stretchy Pant Technology and Marketing
└─ 39:43 Cycling Gear Cost Discussion
📖 Personal Fitness Journey and Gear Review (40:14 - 42:18)
├─ 40:14 Personal Fitness Routine and Equipment Choices
├─ 40:46 Peloton Training Experience
└─ 41:17 Health Product Endorsement and Promotion
📖 Health Product Promotion Segment (42:18 - 43:53)
├─ 42:18 Biomarker Testing Service Advertisement
└─ 42:51 Dog Food Brand Promotion
📖 Soul Boom Workbook Promotion (43:53 - 44:25)
├─ 43:53 Happiness Guarantee and Discount Code for Soul Boom
└─ 44:24 Details of the Soul Boom Workbook Release
📖 Theater Life in Los Angeles and New York (44:25 - 48:05)
├─ 44:25 Shared Theater Background in the 1990s
├─ 45:27 Experimental Theater Scene in Los Angeles
├─ 46:01 Production Opportunities and Role Variety in LA
└─ 47:03 Challenges of LA Theater for TV Casting Prospects
📖 Acting Training and Influential Teachers (48:05 - 49:09)
├─ 48:05 Shakespeare Focus in New York and Its Impact on Casting
└─ 48:37 Cultural Bias Between Cities Regarding Shakespeare Experience
📖 Cultural Bias and Career Navigation (49:09 - 52:48)
├─ 50:10 Acting Training at Stella Adler and Influential Teachers
└─ 51:12 Teacher Backgrounds and Connections to Classic Theater
📖 Exploring Inner Experience and Performance (52:48 - 53:55)
├─ 52:48 Inner Life as Performance Foundation
└─ 53:22 Dialogue on Words vs. Presence
📖 Training, Body Work, and Early Acting Challenges (53:55 - 54:58)
├─ 53:55 Comprehensive Acting Training Overview
└─ 54:27 Seven Years of Character Work and Job Hopping
📖 Surviving with Multiple Jobs and Financial Struggles (54:58 - 56:00)
├─ 54:58 Variety of Low-Wage Jobs
└─ 55:28 Financial Hardship and Determination to Act
📖 Community Theater, Playwriting, and Industry Connections (56:00 - 1:01:12)
├─ 56:00 Impact of Economic Background on Artistic Voice
├─ 56:32 Community Theater Production and Playwriting Collaboration
├─ 57:03 Student-Run Productions and Peer Direction
├─ 58:06 Networking with Casting Directors and Theater Professionals
├─ 59:07 First Major Acting Opportunity through Ensemble Studio Theater
└─ 1:00:10 Transition to New York and Directing One-Act Plays
📖 Early Play Experience in New York (1:01:12 - 1:02:46)
├─ 1:01:12 Directing a One‑Act Version of "You Can Count on Me"
├─ 1:01:43 Attempting to Audition for a Full‑Length Play
└─ 1:02:14 Rejection and Later Acceptance into the New York Production
📖 Discussion of Theater Tradition and Spirituality (1:02:46 - 1:05:24)
├─ 1:02:46 Stella Adler’s View on Theater as Spiritual Practice
├─ 1:03:17 Influence of Yiddish Theater and Left‑Wing Movements
└─ 1:04:22 Talmudic Tradition in Modern Playwriting
📖 Historical Roots of Comedy and Modern Sitcoms (1:05:24 - 1:07:58)
├─ 1:05:24 Greek and Roman Roots of Comedy
└─ 1:07:27 Evolution from Vaudeville to Contemporary Sitcoms
📖 Current Theater Projects and Literary Influences (1:07:58 - 1:09:33)
├─ 1:07:58 Workshopping William Kennedy’s "Iron Weed"
└─ 1:08:30 Discussion of Kennedy’s Literary Legacy and Current Production Plans
📖 Reflection on Cultural Legacy and Personal Identity (1:09:33 - 1:10:35)
├─ 1:09:33 Discussion of Cotton Club and American Treasure
└─ 1:10:05 Mental Health and Youth Challenges
📖 Nature, Creativity, and Inner Peace (1:10:35 - 1:12:40)
├─ 1:10:35 Nature Therapy for Mental Well‑Being
└─ 1:11:07 Creative Expression as Healing
📖 Community Engagement and Soul Definition (1:12:40 - 1:16:53)
├─ 1:12:40 Grassroots Activism in Omaha
└─ 1:14:17 Defining Soul Through Poetry and Stillness

Abdulbaha says tests are like a gift from god..for our spiritual growth..they are q gift in disguise that on the outside they are like fire and inside like blessing from god..something like that..😊

Mark Ruffalo... a good human 😌

38:00 these two in a buddy-villian mega-mind style comedy.

Awesome video and thanks for everything you do! You have really given me a new love for AT! Will you play the TTRPG when it comes out?

LOVE LOVE LOVE - My favorite Avenger and my favorite Assistant to the Regional Manager talking about real life issues.

"No, don't call me a hero. Do you know who the real heroes are? The guys who wake up every morning and go into their normal jobs, and get a distress call from the Commissioner and take off their glasses and change into capes and fly around fighting crime. Those are the real heroes".

oh boy, my first visit here, I'm a midwesterner, I fear I won't understand these conversations lol - I don't understand west coast or east coast way of thinking, more of a farmer's mentality here, day to day operations - lack of time to worry about society issues the way these folks do.

1:11:03 SO TRUE!! That's what we're helping people with. Get in touch with broadfork and friends to start being connected and contribute to the system rather than just being a consumer. We combine it all so you rediscover YOU. ❤

This is going to be good! Mark spoke about some really interesting things on the actor roundtable episode. I think Mark is such a fascinating person and seems like that friend who is super fun to be around but you can also talk to about anything if that makes sense haha. On another note I am curious now spooky season is approaching do you care for it/ do anything? I personally love an excuse to regret watching a horror film 😂.  Lots of love from UK!

Thank you Mark

I am listening. While aware. I am actually Actively being manipulated at All times. I love you my brother my sister my aunties and uncles.. be judicious with your heart.

Awesome interview ❤

Thank you ❤️7❤

Re: Keeping Values at Work - the more authentic we are and live according to our real values, the more of the right opportunities open up for us. Good things happen more easily when I don't betray myself continually throughout the day.

4:33 call them your neighbors! If you aren’t hating them (an enemy) then assume “they” are just another neighbor.

Actually Mark there are a lot of goodhearted, fair-minded people who want to take part in the conversation

excellent