Episode 198: Art makes us feel less alone— with Josh Zuckerman

In this episode of About Art , Heidi Zuckerman speaks with actor Josh Zuckerman about creativity, vulnerability, and why art—at its best—helps us feel less alone. Josh has worked professionally in film and television since his late teens, with an eclectic career that spans comedy, drama, and horror. He currently appears in the Paramount+ series School Spirits and previously starred as the lead in The CW’s Significant Mother . His film work ranges from comedies such as Sex Drive and Austin Powers: Goldmember to dramas including Oppenheimer , The Hottest State , and CBGB , as well as genre films like Feast . His television credits include The Offer , Hunters , Alaska Daily , Fatal Attraction , Boston Legal , House , NYPD Blue , Strange Angel , and 90210 , among many others. In their conversation, Heidi and Josh discuss: •Growing up alongside art and creativity—and how it shaped his sense of self •What acting has taught him about empathy, presence, and emotional risk •How inhabiting other lives can deepen understanding and connection •The difference between performing for validation and creating with purpose •Why art, storytelling, and shared experience help us feel seen This episode is also a personal one: Josh is Heidi’s brother, and their shared history brings an added layer of honesty, humor, and reflection to the conversation.

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Episode 198: Art makes us feel less alone— with Josh Zuckerman is an episode from About Art by Heidi Zuckerman.

This episode is 00:55:50 long.

This episode was published on Jan 20, 2026.

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