Six Degrees with Kevin Bacon

On September 16, 2022 Mahsa Amini was killed by "morality" police in Iran for not wearing her hijab correctly, as determined by Iranian code. Since then a social uprising has taken over the country with a single cry: Woman. Life. Freedom. Nazanin Boniadi and Roya Piraei join Kevin to speak about what has been lost, the power of women and the ongoing revolution in Iran.

*Note: this interview was recorded before the SAG-AFTRA strike took effect.

To join their efforts to recognize gender apartheid as a crime under international law visit endgenderapartheid.today. And to learn more about human rights crises in Iran and the historic ‘Woman Life Freedom‘ protests, head to IranRights.org .To support more initiatives like this program, text 'BACON' to 707070 or head to SixDegrees.Org to learn more.

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Country music star Thomas Rhett and Kevin revel in their mutual love of Nashville in this week's episode. Thomas Rhett shares what it was like growing up with a famous dad, the challenges of being on the road with little ones and gets nostalgic when he talks about the first time he laid eyes on his eldest daughter. The guys are joined by Suzanne Mayernick from Love One International, an organization that provides life-saving medical care for children in Uganda.

To learn more and get involved with Love One International, head to www.LoveOneInternational.org. To support more initiatives like this program, text 'BACON' to 707070 or head to SixDegrees.Org to learn more.

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This week Matthew McConaughey joins Kevin as they discuss the movies they (haven't) been in together, LA as a concept and the importance of family. They are joined by guest Leon Clayborne of the Just Keep Livin' Foundation to explore the ethos of Matthews non-profit and the power of giving kids a solid start.

*Note: this interview was recorded before the SAG-AFTRA strike took effect.

To learn more and get involved with Just Keep Living Foundation, head to jklivinfoundation.org/. To support more intitiatives like this program, text 'BACON' to 707070 or head to SixDegrees.Org to learn more.

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Stand-up comedian and Actor Ron Funches and Kevin catch up since their last hang out involving Costume Karaoke 6 years ago. Ron talks about how he doesn't shy away from the humor that comes with having an autistic son and growing up as a performer. Special guest, Sinead Chilton from School on Wheels joins them to address unhoused children living in poverty in Los Angeles and beyond and shares what this organization of mainly volunteers is doing to combat it.

*Note: this interview was recorded before the SAG-AFTRA strike took effect.

To learn more and get involved with School on Wheels, head to SchoolOnWheels.org. To support more initiatives like this program, text 'BACON' to 707070 or head to SixDegrees.Org to learn more.

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Bear Grylls, the ardent explorer, joins Kevin via iPhone from an island somewhere off the coast of Wales. In this story-filled episode, Kevin shares the most adventurous thing he has ever done, his recent frequent interactions with bears (the animal) and the delicacy of "haggis" vs "scrapple". The two discuss the spirit of adventure, how one becomes a survivalist, and the importance of teaching kids how to fail. They are joined by Paul Gurney who shares why they started BecomingX and the importance of giving people the tools they need to be the best version of themselves.

To learn more and get involved with the BecomingX Foundation, head to BecomingXFoundation.org. To support more initiatives like this program, text 'BACON' to 707070 or head to SixDegrees.Org to learn more.

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