Rivers Cuomo on Weezer’s New Approach and a Wild Nirvana Conspiracy
Most people know Rivers Cuomo as Weezer’s brilliant, quirky lead singer. But one thing people may not know, is that several years ago, a bizarre conspiracy theory made its way…
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Rick Rubin connected with Earth, Wind & Fire’s Verdine White to talk about the early days of the band and about their producer, Charles Stepney, who Verdine calls their George…
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Moving more is great for your happiness – but many of us decide to exercise because we’re unhappy with our bodies and long to change them. What should be fun…
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The Inaugural Episode
Presidential historian Douglas Brinkley shares his predictions and warnings for writing historical narratives about the end of the Trump presidency. He also discusses Trump’s decision to not attend the inauguration…
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Dr. Wendy Wood is Provost Professor of Psychology and Business at the University of Southern California.Here are some links to the studies referenced in this episode and a few stories:Reducing…
Nas In Conversation with Rick Rubin
Nas dropped one of the most universally loved rap albums in 1994 with Illmatic.Since releasing that homage to the gritty streets of his childhood home, Queensbridge, Nas has remained one…
Feed Yourself Like You’d Feed a Loved One
Diets and “healthy” eating fads are a January fixture – but few of us stick to these harsh regimes. And when the dieting ends, we often go back to the…
Vaccine Hesitancy is Solvable
Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice is the President and Dean of the Morehouse School of Medicine. Even though systemic racism and a history of medical abuses against people of color are…
Legendary Music Journalist Lisa Robinson
Rick Rubin speaks with friend, pioneering rock journalist, Lisa Robinson about her over 40 year career that’s seen her interview everyone from John Lennon to Lady Gaga, from Jay Z…
