Society & Culture Episodes

Podcasting expert Arielle Nissenblatt joins Rich Bennett to discuss the evolving future of podcasting and why audio-only shows may be more powerful than ever. Arielle shares insights on podcast discovery, audience connection, and why strong storytelling and sound matter more than flashy video. If y…

Amy Harding shares the deeply personal story behind Ethan’s Hope: Paws and Hands Rescues and Recoveries, a nonprofit inspired by her son Ethan’s vision before he passed away from addiction. The program pairs people in substance recovery with hard to adopt shelter dogs, allowing both to heal through…

Irina Shehovsov shares her journey from emotional exhaustion and single motherhood to becoming a bestselling author, speaker, and podcaster. After hitting a breaking point, she chose personal growth over survival mode and rebuilt her life from the inside out. This conversation explores healing unwo…

March 1933. The Great Depression has Americans on edge, banks are shutting their doors, and fear is moving faster than facts. In this America Explained episode, Rich Bennett sets the scene and then shares a historic voice that helped steady the country: Franklin D. Roosevelt’s first Fireside Chat, …

What happens when a marriage looks perfect on the outside but intimacy quietly disappears? Xanet Pailet shares her journey from a 26-year sexless marriage to becoming a leading intimacy and emotional safety coach. This honest, eye-opening conversation dives into communication, emotional connection,…

In this powerful solo episode, Rich dives into the art of showing up for others even when it costs you time, comfort, or convenience. He shares personal reflections as a Marine Corps veteran, husband, father, and business owner about why real relationships are built in the uncomfortable moments. Th…

Jenny C. Cohen shares an unforgettable journey of resilience—surviving breast cancer, navigating family trauma, and using dance as a powerful path to healing and embodiment. From elite performance stages to the hardest moments of motherhood, Jenny reveals how reconnecting to your body can restore h…

In this heartfelt conversation, Rich sits down with Carter Polakoff, President and CEO of Port Discovery Children’s Museum, to explore why play is essential not just for kids, but for parents, caregivers, and families as a whole. Carter shares her personal journey from intern to CEO, how Port Disco…

In this heartfelt conversation, Rich sits down with Carter Polakoff, President and CEO of Port Discovery Children’s Museum, to explore why play is essential not just for kids, but for parents, caregivers, and families as a whole. Carter shares her personal journey from intern to CEO, how Port Disco…

Tony DeMaio, founder of Helping Heroes USA, joins Rich Bennett for a deeply moving conversation about veteran suicide prevention, compassion, and the power of human connection. Tony shares real warning signs, practical ways anyone can help, and the incredible role his service dog Coco Bear plays in…

Marine biologist and podcast host Andrew Lewin joins Rich to explore what is really happening beneath the surface of our oceans and how storytelling can inspire action without fear or guilt. From ocean conservation and podcasting longevity to purpose driven work and human impact, this conversation …

Troy Horne joins Rich Bennett for a powerful conversation about reinvention, resilience, and redefining what midlife truly means. From Broadway and reality TV to bestselling books and fatherhood, Troy shares how embracing change, clarity, and purpose can turn life’s second half into its most meanin…

Music has a way of stopping time, unlocking memories, and reminding us who we were—and who we still are. In this episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Rich sits down with friends for a powerful roundtable conversation about the songs and albums that shaped their lives.From classic rock an…

What if just seven words could change your life?In this powerful episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Rich sits down with award-winning author and publisher Aurora Winter to explore how the right message can transform heartbreak into healing, stories into income, and ideas into lasting i…

What does it really mean to love someone through addiction?In this powerful and unfiltered episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Rich is joined by cohost Wendy Beck for a deeply moving conversation with Alicia Bloss. Alicia shares her personal journey of marriage, motherhood, mental healt…

Screens are everywhere, but at what cost to our families, our kids, and our joy?In this powerful conversation, Rich Bennett sits down with S. S. Coulter to explore how families can reclaim heart, mind, and joy in a screen-filled world.S. S. Coulter is an author, joy coach, and the creator of…

Recorded live at Edgewood American Legion Post 17, this episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett spotlights the incredible work of the 755 Alliance. Founder Bangtam Miller and her leadership team share how a small group of committed volunteers is revitalizing Edgewood and Southern Harford County …

Poet and author Laura Dilworth joins Rich Bennett and Wendy Beck for a powerful conversation about heartbreak, healing, and the transformative power of poetry. Laura shares the deeply personal journey behind her poetry collection The Heartbreak Chronicles, including writing through heartbreak, post…

Alan Katz, the legendary writer and producer behind Tales from the Crypt, joins Rich Bennett for one of the most honest and powerful conversations ever recorded. Alan opens up about Hollywood success, creative betrayal, the disastrous making of Bordello of Blood, and the depression that nearly cost…

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, Rich Bennett and cohost Greg Derwart take a deeper look at what America’s Founding Fathers got right and wrong. This episode explores the real stories, leadership decisions, and human flaws behind Ben Franklin, George Washington, and Thomas Jefferson.…

What happens when a veteran, podcaster, and truth-teller shows up every day for over a decade? In this episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Rich sits down with Pete A. Turner, host of The Break It Down Show, to talk about what it really takes to build a podcast that matters.Pete shares r…

What if the same techniques used to create iconic TV characters could help you redesign your life?In this episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Rich sits down with Emmy Award-winning producer Jordan Geary, a former executive at Sesame Workshop and the creative force behind hit shows like …

What do you do when a simple family outing turns into a disaster? For David Sauers, that moment sparked the creation of Royal Restrooms, a luxury restroom company now operating in over 50 locations nationwide.In this episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, David shares the unforgettable sto…

Imagine hearing clearly without the stigma, discomfort, or massive price tag of traditional hearing aids. In this episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Rich talks with Michael Leung, founder of the Flow Group in Calgary, about Flow True Balance 2.0, an open-ear bone conduction hearing device …