Best Me3 Podcasts (2026)

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Measuring Backwards w/ David Mattar Merten 44:07

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Send us a text On the latest episode of Authenticated, Kate is joined by Broadway actor David Mattar Merten to workshop what it means to measure backwards in his career. David's always been a "look ahead" person, great at getting the job and currently in the practice of staying present in it. He reflects on the threads that have woven together to g…

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The Rise of Solo Entrepreneurship w/ Kara Brothers 51:56

1M ago51:56

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Send us a text In this episode of "Authenticated," Kate invites on entrepreneur, creative, and former Starface President Kara Brothers for a grounded exploration of intuition, leadership, and building a life system that actually reflects you. They unpack Kara's lifelong relationship with her intuition, the moments her internal voice showed up, how …

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Powered By Perception w/ LadyDi MegaDiva 47:10

1M ago47:10

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Send us a text On the latest episode of Authenticated, Kate sits opposite the LadyDi MegaDiva, a star on her ascent who is powered by perception. She's a real-life, adult, her-version Tinkerbell—she needs the applause and laughter or she dies. Give her an audience and she comes alive. Her songs are her scrapbook because she's terrible at journaling…

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Malleability Over Rigidity w/ Dr. Moiya McTier 56:31

2M ago56:31

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Send us a text On the latest episode of "Authenticated," Kate is joined by astrophysicist, folklorist, and science communicator Dr. Moiya McTier to explore what happens when you understand both the universe's vastness and your own insignificance — and allow that scale of knowledge to deliver you liberation. They leverage their shared comfort with n…

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Ego, Intuition & The Art of Honoring Your No w/ Terrease Rebecca Aiken 53:46

2M ago53:46

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Send us a text On the latest episode of "Authenticated," Kate sits down with harpist, artist and sound healer Terrease Rebecca Aiken to talk about the courage to choose your individual path. They share their practices of distinguishing ego from intuition—and all the masks ego has—and how surrendering perfectionism creates space for something else. …

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When Intuition is Faster Than Logic w/ Lindsey Mango 42:42

2M ago42:42

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Send us a text On the latest episode of "Authenticated," Kate converses with life coach Lindsey Mango all things exploring their personal work within interplay between intuition, logic, and the courage to trust your inner knowing. Sharing all inner musings of practices that identify expanders versus contractors—the people, places, and things that e…

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The 95% Beneath What Everyone Sees w/ Courtney Johnson 46:48

3M ago46:48

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Send us a text On the latest episode of "Authenticated," Kate is joined by personal branding coach and content creation strategist Courtney Johnson to explore what it actually means to authentically build online through content. They leverage their shared understanding that honesty, with yourself and your audience, is the only currency that matters…

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Knowing is Enough w/ Maria Müller 57:05

4M ago57:05

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Send us a text On the latest episode of Authenticated, Kate reflects opposite Maria Müller, a Romanian-born artist who's mastered the audacity of believing multiple versions of herself can coexist—actor, writer, producer, co-founder of Italia Theater—despite growing up in a culture that insisted excellence could only exist in a singular focus. Mari…

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Life Cycles w/ Renee Murphy, Pt. 2/2 58:58

4M ago58:58

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Send us a text In the second half of their conversation, Kate and Renee thoughtfully expand on the intersection of accessibility and advocacy, building out how Renee transforms complex scientific research into compelling personal narratives that inspire action beyond academic silos. They unpack the stories we carry from nature and nurture, ranging …

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Life Cycles w/ Renee Murphy, Pt. 1/2 51:28

4M ago51:28

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Send us a text On the latest episode of "Authenticated," Kate is joined by plant scientist and sustainability advocate Renee Murphy, who made a bold and integral career pivot from fashion to environmental science in her forties. They play with the application of the concept of personal circularity, especially focusing on where their expertise overl…

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Failure is Always an Option (and that's the point) w/ Rob Neill 1:03:42

5M ago1:03:42

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Send us a text On the latest episode of "Authenticated," Kate sits opposite Rob Neill, a thirty-year Neo-Futurist who's made creative adaptation and the always possibility of failure into a life philosophy. As the universe would have it, they leverage a delightfully chaotic soundtrack of hallway construction—because of course there was unplanned Ne…

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Define "Deserve" w/ Brandon Collins 1:00:01

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Send us a text In this latest episode of Authenticate, Kate McLeod invites on Brandon Collins, a wearer of many hats—comedian, producer, writer, cultural critic—but the thread running through all of it is his ability to keep building, even when the blueprint falls apart. In this episode, they get into what it means to shape a creative identity with…

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Creatives Who See Creatives w/ Erica Hart 1:00:39

8M ago1:00:39

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Send us a text In this episode of Authenticated, Kate McLeod sits down with award-winning casting director, producer, and writer Erica Hart for a vibrant, resonant conversation about presence, purpose, and the rhythm of creative expression. Together, they trace Erica’s path—from casting student films at NYU to shaping major projects in TV, film, an…

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Building the Idea House Atop the Status Quo w/ Dave Byer 56:03

9M ago56:03

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Send us a text In this episode of Authenticated, Kate McLeod sits down with Dave Byer for an expansive, deeply human conversation about creativity, change, and the quiet strength of choosing to do things differently. As Dave reflects on the past year, he traces a personal shift—out of a limiting mindset and into a fuller, more aligned version of hi…

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The Inner Thoughts of 2 Unpaid Life Coaches, Pt. 2/2 54:27

9M ago54:27

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Send us a text On this episode of Authenticated, Kate McLeod and Curtis Dunn continue their collaborative personal practice of pushing back on one another’s perceptions of present thinking; the practice they use between one another to leverage the other side of their perspectives and opinions, for further information to illuminate, support or pivot…

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The Inner Thoughts of 2 Unpaid Life Coaches, Pt. 1/2 50:31

9M ago50:31

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Send us a text On the latest episode of "Authenticated," Kate is joined by her creative touchstone, unpaid life coach, and dear friend Curtis J. Dunn. They leverage their different perspectives to understand and challenge each other on topics of present mindsets, the value of deep understanding, and the comedy of thinking deeply. Kate and Curtis ti…

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The Evolution of Identity and Creativity 1:00:43

10M ago1:00:43

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Send us a text In this latest episode of Authenticated, host Kate McLeod retraces the steps of guest Megan Timpane in her full-circle moment with the revival of her one-woman show Lymphomaniac, ten years after its debut. Kate's biggest curiosity for Megan revolves around how a show about her life has evolved over ten years and how she has evolved a…

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An Active Evolution w/ Kate McLeod 42:49

10M ago42:49

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Send us a text In her first solo episode of 'Authenticated,' host Kate McLeod unabashedly shares her fascination with the creative mind and the concept of the creative conscious™. Leading by example, she discusses her personal journey of self-discovery and evolution, her various entrepreneurial ventures, and the challenges of balancing multiple pro…

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Fourth Walls w/ Sibel Damar 54:02

11M ago54:02

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Send us a text In the latest episode of Authenticated, host Kate McLeod and guest Sibel Damar workshop perspectives on the personal nature of the fourth wall in performance. On a larger scale, they specifically analyze Sibel's relationship with her online audience both before and after the production of her viral comedy videos. Zooming in, Kate ask…

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Creative Thinking for Pivoting & Adapting w/ Kayla Jury 1:02:08

12M ago1:02:08

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Send us a text In the latest episode of Authenticated, Kate McLeod trials bigger perspectives on pivoting and adapting in conversation with Kayla Jury. They outline tools to shift the perspective on these themes, like: abandoning "should," allowing the definition to be relative to the definer, making room for yourself where you need it, endurance, …

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Sustainable Creativity with Melissa Crespo 45:58

12M ago45:58

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Send us a text In this latest episode of Authenticated, Kate meets up with Director and “Theatre Maker” Melissa Crespo. Their thoughtful conversation surveys the nuances of passion and creativity, specifically through the lens of boundaries within them for purposes of preservation. After two professional projects together, Kate and Melissa get pers…

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On Evidence and Measuring Backwards w/ Whitney Uland 58:26

1y ago58:26

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Send us a text In this latest episode of Authenticated, Kate is joined by Whitney Uland to have a dynamic and candid conversation about the practice of creating evidence and measuring backward to support your own thinking. The two creatively navigate their thought processes, expanding and building upon them in real time. They share their strong con…

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InTune / OnBrand w/ JxJury 42:20

1y ago42:20

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Send us a text In this episode of Authenticated, host Kate McLeod, in collaboration with JxJury, explores the importance of balancing steadfast artistic vision with the willingness to learn, expand and grow with others. They discuss how authenticity plays a key role in this process and the essential synergy needed in creative collaborations. One of…

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On Brains: With Kayla Jury 40:25

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Send us a text In this episode of Authenticated, Kate McLeod discusses her fascination with the creative mind in company with her guest, Kayla Jury, a curriculum consultant and coach. The conversation delves into Kayla's journey from education to coaching, her perspective on life as a science experiment, and the importance of integrating past exper…

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Creative Education & Creativity in Education 1:05:16

1y ago1:05:16

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Send us a text In this episode of Authenticated, host Kate McLeod engages in a deep conversation with actor, director and educator James Joseph O'Neil. They discuss the psychology behind the creative mind, the importance of understanding oneself, and how self-awareness can be reflective and infectious to others. O'Neil shares his career journey, sp…

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Finding Your Stardust & Embracing the Shadows and Light 1:12:48

1y ago1:12:48

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Send us a text In this episode of 'Authenticated,' host Kate McLeod engages in a deep conversation with actor Jason Veasey, discussing his unique journey of embrace and care with his voice, both speaking and singing, and his experiences on Broadway and in television. They delve into Jason's earliest reckoning with his 'stardust,' relationship with …

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A Conversation on Balance: Playing Amidst Structure 48:08

1y ago48:08

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Send us a text In this episode of Authenticated, Kate McLeod engages deeply in conversation with Andrea Syglowski, an actor who has worked with nearly every foundational contemporary playwright in New York City. Their talk encompasses Andrea's journeyed kept themes of maintaining un-controlled creativity and vulnerability, within the shared human e…

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Beyond Singular: The Many Faces of Modern Creators 51:26

1y ago51:26

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Send us a text In this episode of Authenticated, host Kate McLeod engages in a dynamic and thought-provoking conversation with Regina Strayhorn, a multifaceted creative known for her work as a writer, casting professional, and musician. They discuss the intricacies of the creative process, the importance of authenticity, and the interplay between d…

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The Spectrum & Art of Being Seen 55:02

1y ago55:02

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Send us a text In this episode of Authenticated, Kate McLeod interviews Vincent Hooper, engages in an in-depth conversation with Vincent Hooper, who is currently starring as Simba in Broadway's The Lion King. They discuss themes of self-awareness, authenticity, and the impact of creative consciousness through the lens of synonymous personal and pro…

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Meet Kate McLeod: The Context & Journey to Authenticated 12:54

1y ago12:54

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Send us a text In the introductory episode of Authenticated, Kate McLeod, a self-proclaimed creative entrepreneur, discusses her passion for exploring the creative mind and the importance of authenticity. She introduces her podcast series which aims to amplify a diverse array of artists, entrepreneurs and creative thinkers. Kate illuminates her pat…

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We Watch The Lion Guard 54:56

3+ y ago54:56

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We’re back! Who would have guessed it - only 6 years in the making, and we return with an off book classic… the TV show The Lion Guard. Qu’elle suprise?!By Me3 Comedy

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We Watch Finding Dory 27:32

9+ y ago27:32

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We were at the UK PREMIERE of FINDING DORY - the sequel to Finding Nemo - and here we are laying down some very quick note-less thoughts! Adequate spoiler warnings within!By Me3 Comedy

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We Watch The Tigger Movie 27:32

10y ago27:32

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This one had no original description. What were we, savages?By Me3 Comedy

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We Watch Robin Hood 58:53

10y ago58:53

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In the fourth episode, after a dramatic online vote, we have found our way to watching one of Marianne’s favourite films of all time - yowsers! A lot of pressure, but let’s see what Me3 thinks of this classic Disney film…By Me3 Comedy

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We Watch Flubber 1:01:48

10y ago1:01:48

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We watched Flubber! Flubber flubber flubber!By Me3 Comedy

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We Watch Pinoccio 1:03:02

10+ y ago1:03:02

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The second episode (finally!) of our now titled podcast in which we try to watch every Disney film, in order. This week, its Pinocchio, the little boy made of wood, and we share our thoughts.By Me3 Comedy

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We Watch Snow White 59:26

10+ y ago59:26

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This is the first episode from Me3 Comedy’s brand new Disney themed podcast, in which we, comedy lovers Marianne MacRae and Richard Hanrahan, endeavour to watch and discuss every Disney film, in order. In order to do what, I hear you ask? Well that’s a very good question - and one we will come to answer over the course of this P’cast. In today’s ep…