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Eva C HIf you love celebrating successful white men and the occasional womanIf you love celebrating successful white men and the occasional woman, then this is the podcast for you!
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shenkdabankbrando not alive??hey Rick, how you been? hope all is well, Brando passed away in 2004. Confused on this march 8, interview? is this fake?
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NeenfitzFantasticLove this pod cast! It is one of the best and most interesting. Like the original music intro better
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Gail - San FranciscoUNEXPECTED RIPOFFS.I like the idea of rehashing old interviews and pretending to be in the interviewer. It’s honestly a nice idea and these are my favorite episodes on the show. That said, what about giving some credit to the *actual interviewer*? For example in the Brando conversation the interviewer is the American historian Studs Terkel. But the show notes simply say “Rick connects with Marlon Brando.” Studs Terkel, not Rick Rubin, is the individual to whom Marlon Brando expresses gratitude at the end of the interview. Rick Rubin is quite happy to slide in and feign credit for where no credit is due. It’s hopelessly obnoxious behavior from a man who simply cannot have enough attention. Once a grifter, always a grifter.
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ZenobiaZeeSomething is missingToo few women included to even consider. What a shame.
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AlefAndGreatI really like Rick’s interview style and the great conversations. But I’d love more women guests.
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Bahar KhayamiOrson WellesWhen did the conversation with Orson Welles take place ?
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BriceBowGreat interviews, terrible adsAds feel disruptive and corny- which makes the interviews feel cheap and I usually channel-flip when a commercial hits
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gorillamama8Vikingur Olafsson!I absolutely loved this conversation. It’s such a pleasure to listen to two thoughtful men in dialogue. Questions were thought provoking and responsive to the guest. And I loved Vikingur’s thought process. Bravo!
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Listener1971BI was a fan until…..The 2 hour softball interview with Peter Thiel a bank roller of DonorsTrust and Project 2025. If you want to know the real story of this “anti~ elite” billionaire please go research his ties to right wing propaganda and white nationalist hate groups. What a bummer Mr Rubin…..
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averagejomusicLong time Rick Rubin fan, first time callerI’m a long time fan of Rick Rubin’s work but I draw the line at a 2+ hour episode with Peter Thiel, a billionaire who calls r@pe belated regret. Do better, both of you.
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chocolatelipbalmbro…I like listening to Rick but I can’t anymore. Raw milk? Really? I don’t want tuberculosis in my bones, lol. Pass.
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Abob59Where are the women90% of the guests are men. That makes a statement. My statement is no thanks.
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Art RainbowLoads of white dudesToo many ducks on the dance floor
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TrinitySPerkins0119More women, please.More women, please.
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wendychloe5567Thank youEvery week I learn and relax at the same time
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Clacker617Are women unworthy?Of 83 episodes so far, there are only 10 women interviewees. It feels irresponsible to only listen to men, and this imbalance seems to belie everything that Rick Rubin wants to represent. How has this gone unnoticed by the producers/engineers/Rubin himself? It is difficult to take this podcast seriously.
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J StreitzNot sure what’s coming next = what I loveI enjoy this podcast for many reasons, one being that Rick is not afraid to interview anyone about anything. Topics that are otherwise controversial, Rick has a disarming way of asking questions and allows me to listen without judgment, even when I don’t necessarily subscribe to that the interviewee is promoting. It’s simply fun to listen to different perspectives than my own. Our current society is so quick to pick sides. Not here. I can just listen and think.
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SKayGMcLove the adsI learned about Rick Rubin via his book on creativity (which was amazing) and was happy to see he has a podcast. The podcast is fantastic, but what is blowing my mind are the great ads with music from some of my favorite commercials and soundtracks from the 60s.
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BOSSYFOSSYLove this man's perspective but MY GODMore womennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
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FjsnwjJimCrazy to hear Jim again. And wow Rick sure has improved his interviewing skills over the years
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Mads2A moment in the nowWhile listening to the episode with Joe Sabia, he asks Sabia what his favorite piece of classical music is and then proceeds to play Liszt for us, the audience, bringing us into the moment with them. Thank you.
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All kill no fillIlluminatingThe best of the best. A true and pure delight. Thank you 🙏🏼
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leelee:::Esther💗
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YodaPagodaEssential PodcastI’ve been a fan of Rick Rubin’s record production expertise for years, and a few years back Rick went on Joe Rogan. It appears that Rick caught the podcast bug, and has created a fabulous one of his own. His guests are diverse, the questions seem like Rick is asking questions that his listeners want the answers to, and his legendary listening skills allow his guests the chance to answer the questions fully. An essential podcast in my rotation!
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rA fAn since '06Some of the best episodesSome of the best episodes in all of podcasts are here- Uncle Jack and Huberman, Uncle Jack and RFK Jr, Uncle Jack and Bill Gifford, solo Huberman- great section of explaining the Silo and behind the scenes of Science. Rick is on it Ryan From the Spectrum: Finding Superpowers with Autism
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SueCampbellPDXYou can HEAR Rick listening.Amazing skills as an interviewer and a deep respect for and connection to his guests.
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JAM 1972Love thisI like how Rick hangs back and gives the floor to the interviewee. No long intro, just straight to point.
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BuddhafauxDowneyLove your relaxed approach to your show, but Downey comes across as playing a character. He is obviously a great talent, but he never expresses how he really feels ie joy , fear or happiness, also I am sure he doesn’t care about my opinion. Keep up the great show. Please interview Donald Fagan. Thanks
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aghannaRick is the best.Rick is the best interviewer out there. His voice is so calm. He asks very thought-provoking questions and never interjects. It’s rare these days to hear a podcast interview where the interviewer allows the interviewee to completely flesh out their responses to every question without an interruption. His interviews are always very curious, open, and transparent. Appreciate you, Rick.
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DaddyTopoIan Rogers EpisodeI had never heard of Ian and this was by far one of the most insightful interviews. It was like bringing the future into the present which was also somewhat terrifying. Rick you were masterful in breaking down complex ideas and not allowing Ian to move on until you understood them which was great for your audience. Unintentionally I think without saying it exemplified that passion+hard work + curiosity + no fear of following your gut = incredible success but more importantly given the world many gifts that otherwise would not exist. Art, music, books, technology….I am so glad that being pioneering in so many ways have given both of you the rewards and recognition for your contributions to society.
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Spirit TrekkingSuch depth and artistryDeeply appreciating how elegant this podcast feels as they discuss the artistic process of creation, WHATEVER that looks like for the episode
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Jessy CatterwaulPromotes nicotine as a health supplement.Allowing Lucy to advertise on this show is unacceptable.
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AnotherbadupdateLove (most of them)I really enjoy Rick Rubin's interviews. His book is terrific. Keep it going! Some of the interviews are great. For example: Nick Cave Andrew Hickey Peter Asher Trent Reznor Others less so: Andrew Huberman (okay we get it, you used to be into The Clash and skateboarding. No need to keep repeating! Not to mention Rick couldn't get a word in) Rick's interviews with the John, Anthony, Flea, and Chad from the Red Hot Chili Peppers on his Broken Records podcasts are outstanding!
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Bay W.Limited and dude focusedLimited view of who is creative. Virtually no women interviewed in the entire series. Looking for balanced representation of new ideas.
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sbtsm673(Episode 52I’m a curious observer of nature. Loved the conversation here. One question for Uncle Jack; the naked mole rat is known as one of the longest lived mammals. Yet they spend most of their lives below ground, away from the light, and appear to have little melanin. Understand mouse/rat biology is a little different due to telomere length but how does the mole rat fit into the melanin theory Jack explained? Thank you
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ElTeo1234It’s good.A little guest dependent, but overall, a well produced podcast where you may learn something. Rick tends to describe everything as, “beautiful” or “interesting” or “incredible,” but what can you do, the man is from another planet. Creative direction for ad reads and overall tone of the show is impressive. Great sleep aid.
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RivièreNPlease interview more women artistsI love Rick Rubin and love the episodes I’ve listened to but would love to hear more women creatives interviewed. 4 women in the past year and 49 men interviewed.
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Juice McCahrenBrain FoodBrilliant.
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water8landGood for my brainAs I listen to each episode they each add another layer to the cake that is my brain. Adding a piece to the universal puzzle. Cutting through the underbrush of reality revealing the paths that lead to more understanding. This podcast gets my internal soup to a rolling boil.
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Vanessa SimpkinsRick Rubin I love your book! I love this podcast!Ive been deepening into the mystical and creative soul expression expansion journey of awakening the last few years. Earlier this summer I bumped into a woman at the lake who told me about your book. Profound thank you for writing it. I have been an artist my whole life born to a family of famous artists and breaking through my own self judgements around one form of expression versus expansion of all forms. Been a wild trip! I look so much into astrology human design gene keys and typology to help me understand myself and am so delighted to find the first podcast with this rad astrologer and ab interview w Richard Rudd! Can’t wait to dig into all of these. Into the mystical we goooo! Big hugs! Vanessa
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APKittleOh, shut upI just wanted to give a five star review to annoy all the pretentious toolbags’ reviews, and those who said he needs more women. Stop trying to make this podcast something it’s not.
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ChristinescreenThe guests are 99% menOtherwise, thoughtful conversations.
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RosenbirdWhere Are The Women??Love Rick Rubin and many of his guests, but the disproportionate amount of women being given a platform here is jarring. Can you not find women artists who are shaping culture? If not, it’s because they aren’t being given a voice by productions like this. Really hope to see a more equitable distribution of guests here in the future.
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Aileen ReillyNo female guests ever?? What’s up with that?Every week I’m excited to see who is next and every week, it’s another male. Really? Are all the women booked or you just don’t find women inspiring? I love Rick’s work with female musicians so it’s interesting (and perplexing) that when he gets to highlight his own personal inspiration and curiosities via his personal project podcast, he only highlights other men. Edited to add: 16 episodes in. 1 female guest so far. Tone deaf. Edited to add again: 47 episodes in, 3 female guests so far. A whopping .06% of his guests are women 🙄 Do better dude
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FourthWaveFeminismWhere are the creative women?Love this show. Please interview more women. Paula Scher isn’t the only one!
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InFlowProMore Women Please!Rick, we love you, but what’s the deal with all the white men?? Remember: a woman birthed you all= the ultimate creative act! So give us a break, expand your mind, and be more inclusive in this great endeavor. As a pioneer of Hip Hop we expect more from you!
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transitional transmissionsEdward NortonWhere to begin? The rawness of this interview astounded and delighted me. The way these two talk about music and film and the experience and creation of these art forms… I cannot quite find the words. One of the best and most candid and genuine interviews I have ever heard–seemingly without excess fluff and “inspirational” intention, I have been profoundly inspired nonetheless. Thank you, Edward and Rick.
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Albers70This is just getting silly nowFor god’s sake. This is an interviewer who is either stubborn, dumb, or misleading about what kind of show this pretends to be. How can you honestly have a show about creating and building without women??? Sure there were 3, but c’mon. This ratio is deliberate. I have so many questions about Rick and his influence now.
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Hkur rightuhhhhLack of female presence is disappointingGreat interviews but seeing how there’s only been 3 women on in nearly 40 episodes is pretty sad. My rose colored lens of Rick Rubin are starting to fade and I see him in a different light. I realized he favors men in the interview with Rosalía where he said working with woman is worse because they’re always so controlling, and when she disagreed and said she had the opposite experience he had nothing to say.
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