Derek Paravicini is a once-in-a-generation musical savant with an extraordinary mind. We talk about being born blind and autistic, discovering absolute pitch at a young age, his unbelievable ability to recreate music after a single listen, and what the world of sound feels like when music is your primary language.

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Derek Paravicini interview, savant syndrome explained, blind pianist story, autistic genius, absolute pitch, musical memory, hearing music once and replaying it, classical piano improvisation, understanding intelligence beyond IQ, music as language, living with autism, talent vs training, neuroscience and music, extraordinary perception, podcast with musicians, rare musical minds, behind the piano conversations, human potential without mythmaking

Pomo is the producer behind Mac Miller's "Dang!", Anderson .Paak's "Am I Wrong", and John Batiste's Grammy-winning album — but the story behind his sound is even crazier. We talk about the unlikely path from garage bands to global hits, creating one of the greatest basslines of the last decade, producing with FKJ, Thundercat and KAYTRANADA, and why perfectionism almost stopped him from releasing music at all.

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Pomo interview, Mac Miller Dang story, Anderson Paak studio session, Thundercat bassline creation, Grammy-winning producer, FKJ collaboration, KAYTRANADA early days, music production workflow, producer perfectionism, Ableton production techniques, synth tips Minimoog Oberheim, modular synth talk, SoundCloud era, how to build a sound, songwriting process, finishing music, creative block, releasing music fear, behind the scenes music industry

Rick Barker helped launch Taylor Swift's career — and he's spent the last decade showing artists how to build their own. In this conversation, we talk about the truth behind artist development, what labels really look for in 2025, and why 99% of musicians are still marketing the wrong way. Rick explains how he discovered Taylor, what made her different, and the mistakes he sees new artists repeat over and over. He breaks down algorithms, release strategy, and what it actually takes to build a sustainable career in today's music industry.

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In this episode:
Rick Barker interview, Taylor Swift story, how Taylor Swift made it, artist development secrets, music industry exposed, music business in 2025, independent artist strategy, Spotify and TikTok marketing, breaking artists today, viral hit blueprint, record label secrets, music manager advice, content strategy for artists, algorithm truth, music industry behind the scenes, how to make it as an artist, artist branding, music business reality

For over ten years, Ulrich Larsen posed as a trusted insider to North Korea's elite, secretly recording meetings, arms deals, and plans to evade international sanctions. Working alongside filmmaker Mads Brügger, Larsen risked everything to expose how far Kim Jong-Un's regime would go to survive. We talk about the mental toll of double life, how he built the trust of spies and diplomats, and what really happens inside the world's most isolated dictatorship.

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Ulrich Larsen interview, The Mole documentary, undercover infiltration of North Korea, sanction-busting networks, arms and narcotics dealings, building a double life, Mads Brügger collaboration, covert filming and tradecraft, psychology of living undercover, how regimes exploit loopholes, hidden diplomacy, modern espionage, speaking out after undercover life, ethical fallout of sting operations

Dalton Pichet is a disruptor in the modern music industry — part strategist, part scientist, and completely unafraid to call out the old system. As founder of SevenCult, Members Media and Pulse, he's tearing down the myths of artist development and rebuilding them around data, attention, and storytelling. We talk about how he's helping artists grow without labels, why TikTok has replaced radio, and what every creator needs to understand about the new music economy.

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Dalton Piche interview, SevenCult label, Pulse agency, music marketing 2025, how to break artists, streaming strategy, Spotify algorithm, meta ads for musicians, TikTok music promotion, viral song formula, data-driven A&R, Oscar McKay, independent artist strategy, how to build real fans, music business evolution, the future of music discovery, digital labels, paid ads for artists, record label insights

Dr. Aron D'Souza is a disruptor challenging everything we think we know about sport, science, and human limits. As the founder of the Enhanced Games, he's declared war on what he calls the "anti-technology cartel" of global sport. His plan? A competition where performance-enhancing drugs are not banned but optimized — under medical supervision. We talk about his $800 million lawsuit against World Aquatics, why he believes the IOC is killing innovation, and how human enhancement could change not just sport, but the future of humanity itself.

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Aron D'Souza interview, Enhanced Games explained, Olympics vs Enhanced Games, WADA debate, human enhancement movement, steroids and performance, longevity science, aging as a disease, biohacking future, transhumanism, risk vs safety culture, freedom of choice, AI and biology, testosterone optimization, global sports disruption, anti-doping controversy, pharmaceutical innovation, biotechnology revolution, the future of human performance

David Coulthard is one of Formula 1's true veterans — a 15-season career, 13 Grand Prix wins, and a front-row seat to the rise of modern F1. He's raced against Schumacher, shared garages with Hakkinen, Raikkonen, and Webber, and helped lay the foundations for Red Bull Racing's dynasty. We talk about the razor-thin line between great drivers and legends, why mental processing power matters more than fitness, and what really happens inside the world's most ruthless team sport.

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David Coulthard interview, Formula 1, Formula 1 legends, Red Bull Racing origins, Christian Horner scandal, life after F1, F1 rivalries, teammate battles, Schumacher era, Michael Schumacher, Mika Hakkinen rivalry, Kimi Raikkonen, Mark Webber, the mental edge in racing, consistency in Formula 1, inside F1 teams, building Red Bull's dynasty, F1 politics, the business of motorsport, media career after racing, life lessons from Formula 1

Brendan Brown is the unapologetic, quick-witted frontman of Wheatus — the band behind one of the most iconic songs of the 2000s. We talk about the wild ride of "Teenage Dirtbag", navigating sudden fame, surviving the chaos of the music industry, and why Brendan still makes music on his own terms.

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Brendan Brown interview, Wheatus band story, Teenage Dirtbag origin, rock music nostalgia, early 2000s hits, behind the music industry, rock tour stories, life after a hit song, independent music, record label struggles, songwriting process, music business truth, band life realities, pop culture nostalgia, alternative rock, 2000s rock scene, iconic one hit wonders, staying authentic in music, music industry survival, podcast with musicians, unfiltered music stories