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457: Kim Thayil on Soundgarden’s Untold Stories, Chris Cornell and the Birth of Grunge

Watch the video interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4B8b6ueviw&t=51s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4B8b6ueviw&t=51s] Long before Soundgarden helped shape the Seattle grunge movement, Kim Thayil says the band sensed they were creating something that “didn’t really sound like anything else.” In a revealing conversation with Joann Butler on Joann Butler In Studio With… [https://www.youtube.com/@JoannButlerInStudioWith], the guitar great discusses his new memoir, A Screaming Life: Into the Superunknown with Soundgarden and Beyond, and reminisces on early days jamming with Chris Cornell and Hiro Yamamoto in Seattle, the moment they realized their chemistry was undeniable, and why nobody in the scene actually liked the word “grunge.” Thayil also discusses Cornell’s evolution from drummer to frontman, the emotional responsibility of finishing unreleased Soundgarden recordings, and his experience with synesthesia, describing how he associates music with colors and shapes. He shares how his perspective on the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame changed over time and recalls the surprising moment Soundgarden collectively decided to turn down Gene Simmons, despite being longtime Kiss fans. Thoughtful, funny, and deeply reflective, Thayil offers a rare inside look at one of rock’s most influential bands — and the stories behind the music that shaped a generation.  This is a LifeMinute with Kim Thayil.

456: Kevin Trudeau Talks Manifestation Secrets in New Book Your Wish Is Your Command

Watch the video: https://lifeminute.tv/studio/video/kevin-trudeau-talks-manifestation-secrets-new-book-your-wish-your-command [https://lifeminute.tv/studio/video/kevin-trudeau-talks-manifestation-secrets-new-book-your-wish-your-command] Bestselling author Kevin Trudeau joined us for an unfiltered conversation on Joann Butler In Studio With… about his new book, Your Wish Is Your Command: How to Manifest Your Desires – The Missing Secrets. Trudeau broke down why he believes manifestation is more than vision boards and positive thinking, calling success a “mathematical formula” built on clear goals, action, gratitude, and discipline. The conversation also touched on Trudeau’s controversial past and his blockbuster book Natural Cures “They” Don’t Want You To Know About, with Trudeau arguing many of the health topics he was criticized for 20 years ago — from processed foods to toxins and chemicals — are now mainstream conversations. He also sounded off on GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, supplements, stress, relationships, and the daily habits he says help keep him calm, productive, and focused. Along the way, Trudeau shared stories about Arnold Schwarzenegger, relationship advice inspired by John Gray, and why letting go of attachment may be the real secret to happiness… This is a LifeMinute with Kevin Trudeau.

455: Eve Plumb On New Memoir, The Brady Bunch, and Life Beyond Jan Brady

Watch the video: https://lifeminute.tv/celebrity/video/eve-plumb-new-memoir-brady-bunch-and-life-beyond-jan-brady [https://lifeminute.tv/celebrity/video/eve-plumb-new-memoir-brady-bunch-and-life-beyond-jan-brady] After years of waiting, Eve Plumb is sharing her story in her own words with a new memoir, Happiness Included: Jan Brady and Beyond. In a candid conversation with LifeMinute editor-in-chief Joann Butler, Plumb reflects on her decades-long career, from child star to artist, and life beyond The Brady Bunch. She also sets the record straight on long-standing misconceptions about her relationship with the iconic series. In reality, she maintains positive relationships with her castmates and views the show as enduring “comfort food” for generations of fans. Beyond her TV legacy, Plumb opens up about her creative passions, her 30-plus-year marriage to husband, Ken Pace, and her experience surviving breast cancer—now using her story to support other women facing similar challenges.  This is a LifeMinute with Eve Plumb.

454: Kandyse McClure Talks Virgin River Season 8

Watch the video: https://lifeminute.tv/celebrity/video/kandyse-mcclure-talks-virgin-river-season-8 [https://lifeminute.tv/celebrity/video/kandyse-mcclure-talks-virgin-river-season-8] Actress Kandyse McClure is winning over audiences on Virgin River—Netflix’s longest-running and most-streamed original, already renewed for Season 8. The South African-born beauty, now based in British Columbia, sat down virtually with LifeMinute’s editor-in-chief, Joann Butler, to talk about stepping into the role of Kaia in Season 5—a character she calls a “gift” after years of darker, more emotionally heavy parts.  Known for cult hits like Battlestar Galactica, Hemlock Grove with Famke Janssen and Dougray Scott, and Limetown alongside Jessica Biel and Stanley Tucci, McClure has built a career across genres. She’s appeared with Jeff Bridges, Julianne Moore, and Alicia Vikander in Seventh Son, and opposite Nick Jonas in Careful What You Wish For.  She credits those experiences with shaping her craft, recalling the quiet collaboration of Bridges and the transformative on-camera presence of Moore. Now, with Virgin River, she’s embracing lighter, more layered storytelling—while fans continue to connect with Kaia’s independence and emotional depth.  Off-screen, McClure’s life is just as grounded: she prides herself on honing a green thumb, and cherishes a full-circle love story with her husband.  This is a LifeMinute with Kandyse McClure.

453: Elizabeth Perkins Says Working with Dan Levy and Old Friend Laurie Metcalf on Netflix’s Big Mistakes Has Been “a Gift”

Watch the video: https://lifeminute.tv/celebrity/video/elizabeth-perkins-says-working-dan-levy-and-old-friend-laurie-metcalf-netflixs-big-mistakes-has-been-gift [https://lifeminute.tv/celebrity/video/elizabeth-perkins-says-working-dan-levy-and-old-friend-laurie-metcalf-netflixs-big-mistakes-has-been-gift] Actress Elizabeth Perkins continues to balance a prolific career with a grounded personal life, bringing decades of experience to a new wave of roles. She sat down with LifeMinute editor-in-chief Joann Butler to discuss her latest projects and the perspective she’s gained throughout a career that’s still going strong. Perkins stars in Netflix’s Big Mistakes, a dark comedy from Dan Levy and Rachel Sennott, about siblings pulled into organized crime. She praised Levy’s inclusive, collaborative style, calling the set environment both rare and inspiring—made even more special by finally working with her longtime friend, Laurie Metcalf. She’s also set to appear in FX’s Cry Wolf, from Sarah Treem, alongside Olivia Colman and Brie Larson, tackling the complexities of Child Protective Services. She also had a brief, but impactful appearance in The Housemaid, directed by Paul Feig, continuing a run of high-profile collaborations.  With a career spanning film, television, and theater, Perkins has built an eclectic résumé. She earned multiple award nominations for her role on Weeds and won a Gracie Award for Sharp Objects. Her early breakout came in Big alongside Tom Hanks, with other notable performances in About Last Night with Demi Moore and Rob Lowe, Avalon, and a wide range of film and television projects that showcase her versatility.  Off-screen, Perkins finds balance in a quieter life spent hiking, making collage art, and connecting with nature.