Episodes
In this Podcasting Wisdom series of mini episodes, Scott shares about things he has learned from his 5 years experience as a podcast host,   producer & teacher. Posting daily on social media is important in growing relationships with listeners & other people who are podcasting. Posting and sharing what other people are doing is really a powerful tool in building and growing connections with people through social media and it helps me become a more informed person, podcaster and...
Published 10/06/20
In this Podcasting Wisdom series of mini episodes, Scott shares about   things he has learned from his 5 years experience as a podcast host,   producer & teacher. Researching guests, asking powerful questions, and finding those unique pieces of information about guests will add a new dimension to your podcasting. If you would like to learn more about  podcasting contact Scott  on social media @scottieappleseed or  [email protected] Thank you  for listening. --- Support this...
Published 10/05/20
In a new podcast series from Real Good Stuff: Scott talks about his  journey of learning Italian, sharing about his Italian heritage, a  pocket Italian dictionary that was saved from a public library book  sale, going to Italy & how it's finally time to get reading glasses.  In 2010 at LA City College Scott took a year of Italian & after  singing songs in Italian for voice lessons & as a voice major at a  university there is still so much to learn. Scott comes from a family of...
Published 10/05/20
In this Podcasting Wisdom series of mini episodes, Scott shares about  things he has learned from his 5 years experience as a podcast host,  producer & teacher. Identifying & thinking about Who Is The Listener to your podcast series is the most important question. Who are you hoping to communicate with, what are you communicating about & why it is important to connect. If you would like to learn more about podcasting contact Scott  on social media @scottieappleseed or...
Published 10/03/20
In this Podcasting Wisdom series of mini episodes, Scott shares about things he has learned from 5 years experience as a podcast host,  producer & teacher. Making a guest list is essential; series become real by creating a list of who, what & why we want to talk with people as podcast guests. If you would like to learn more about podcasting contact Scott  on social media @scottieappleseed or [email protected] Thank you  for listening. --- Support this podcast:...
Published 10/02/20
In this Podcasting Wisdom series of mini episodes, Scott shares about things he has learned from his 5 years experience as a podcast host, producer & teacher. Listening is the foundation of podcasting & in this episode Scott talks about mic stands getting in the way, the importance of eye contact & why listening is the key to a successful podcast. If you would like to learn more about podcasting contact Scott on social media @scottieappleseed or [email protected] Thank you...
Published 10/01/20
In a new podcast series from Real Good Stuff: Scott talks about his journey of learning Italian, sharing about his Italian heritage, a pocket Italian dictionary that was saved from a public library book sale, going to Italy & how it's finally time to get reading glasses. In 2010 at LA City College Scott took a year of Italian & after singing songs in Italian for voice lessons & as a voice major at a university there is still so much to learn. Scott comes from a family of large...
Published 09/20/20
In this episode Scott shares about his experience growing up in Oregon, a state that is mostly white and founded with black exclusion laws. He shares about his experiences at the intersection of mental health shaming, homophobia, homelessness & white supremacy. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/scott-clapson/support
Published 09/02/20
In this new meditation series community organizer, activist, podcasthost, producer & teacher Scott Clapson shares about how the storms of our life can yield beautiful results. Whether you've been meditating for years or this is your first time, we invite you to breathe. This podcast is dedicated to Ben, Eric & Reagan. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/scott-clapson/support
Published 09/01/20
In this episode Co-Founder & Co-Director of Urban Voices Project, Leeav Sofer is the first guest ever for a virtual Real Good Stuff. Leeav talks with Scott about Urban Voices Project 3rd virtual performance of the year, how he said "Yes" to working on skid row with music, & how music connects us to one another. Every Wednesday at 4pm Urban Voices Project hosts a Neighborhood Sing. These gatherings pre-pandemic happened at the Wesley Health Center on San Pedro in Skid Row. During the...
Published 08/17/20
In this episode of Podcasting Wisdom, Scott shares about podcasting as a mental health recovery tool in his own life, as a community organizing medium & anthropological phenomenon. Scott would like to help you create your own podcast series He has over 5 yrs podcast host & production experience & over a year teaching. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/scott-clapson/support
Published 08/12/20
Kerry Morrison of Heart Forward LA talks with Scott about mental health, homelessness and leading with our hearts. Kerry was inspired by a mental health transformation movement in Trieste, Italy, to grow collaborative relationships, bring people together and transform the way we are in community with people who are struggling with their mental health. Trieste and their innovative approach to mental health is world famous and Kerry has a vision to bring their practices and principles to...
Published 07/25/20
Change Your Algorithm is a new mental health class series that focuses on reprogramming our minds and thoughts. Change Your Algorithm Founder Joel Relampagos sits down with Scott to talk about this new mental health program. Joel is a Executive Television Television Producer, Podcast Host of The Empowered Mind, and Recovery Dharma group facilitator. To learn more and to sign up for a class visit ChangeAlgorithm,com it is free and each meeting is peer facilitated group discussion lead by a...
Published 06/26/20
In this episode Real Good Stuff host and producer Scott Clapson defines social capital, community organizing and a speech he delivered on social capital in 2015. Social Capital is defined as "the networks of relationships among people  who live and work in a particular society, enabling that society to  function effectively."
Published 05/28/20
thebenchplay.com Robert is the first returning guest on RealGoodStuff.org
Published 05/26/20
Chevelle and Scott sit down to talk about expressing vulnerability. Chevelle is one of the podcasting students, with Scott, and is working on creating his own podcast series Hollywood Intersectionalities and highlighting stories of people who came to LA pursuing their dreams of working in the entertainment industry. 
Published 05/21/20
In this episode John Billingsley sits down with Scott to talk about the Hollywood Food Coalition. They talk about the volunteer driven nature of HoFoCo and the hundreds of volunteers a week that interact with people who are unhoused and how that can change perceptions/stereotypes about people we consider to be different from ourselves. They also talk about cross pollination and the number nonprofits in Hollywood that interact with people who are unhoused and how coming together in coalition...
Published 04/30/20
In this episode Gess Marroquin sits down with Scott to talk about gentrification in East Hollywood, grassroots activism & Gess’s involvement in the East Hollywood Neighborhood Council. Gess & Scott met over ten years ago at LA City College where they were both student organizers. This touching episode is a decade of grassroots organizer friendship in the making.
Published 04/30/20
Season 1 Producer, Cynthia Malaran sits down with Scott to talk about inclusion on the dancefloor. 
Published 01/02/20
Dorit, a board member & volunteer training with SELAH Neighborhood Homeless Coalition, sits down with Scott to talk about how SELAH does outreach to their unhoused friends & neighbor. SELAH has an innovative, energetic approach offering showers, meals, outreach & shuttles to & from their resource/services locations. They understand the importance of collaboration & working together to address the crisis of homelessness in our city.
Published 01/01/20
Roberta Morris sits down with Scott to talk about her decades of activism around helping people who are facing evictions, struggling with shelter, and social isolation. Roberta shares how the this crisis around homelessness has been building for decades. 
Published 01/01/20
Cardborigami  director Genevieve Liang sits down with Scott to talk about their innovative cardboard sleeping shelters & collaboration. Genevieve has been collaborating with Safe Parking LA, SELAH Neighborhood Homeles Coalition, numerous nonprofit organizations & churches around Los Angeles.
Published 01/01/20
Nadia Genet sits down with Scott to talk about emotional support listening & encouragement. Nadia shares about breaking down boxes & what it means to be human and listen to one another. Nadia opens up about her struggle with addiction & how a low point in her car lead her to flourish in new experiences. Nadia is an emotional support listener & encouragement to people around her.
Published 01/01/20
Storytelling Coach Extraordinaire Beowulf Jones sit’s down with Scott to talk about the power of storytelling.
Published 12/29/19
Laundry Love Huntington Beach CoFounder & Laundry Love new location coach Christian Kassof sits down with Scott to talk about being in community with people who are homeless, the intersection of a laundromat & the importance of clean clothes.
Published 12/29/19