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Festival Season02 Sep 202401:07:07

Fresh off a whirlwind festival circuit in the UK and Amsterdam, Harry Mack is back with a solo-installment of Flow State Podcast. In this episode he recaps his appearances at Boomtown and Lowlands festivals, talks about what it’s like to rock shows for his biggest audiences yet, and discusses how he maintains his voice along the way. Harry answers fan questions about his favorite bar he’s ever written, if he plans to do more jazz improv, and why exactly so many people throw the word pineapple. After reacting to a fresh fan-submitted freestyle, Harry closes out the episode with a freestyle recap set to tracks by Bizzle Beats. SHOW NOTES

Nick Campbell

Shrek is Love

Sam Barsh

Kyle Crane

Chris Turner

Bizzle Beats

Featured Boomtown Clips: vijismalls withoutaspoonn immegmchugh ifip2


Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:25 Flow State Merch 00:01:05 Festival Season 00:07:35 Boomtown Walk In 00:16:03 Marc Rebillet at Boomtown 00:18:36 Lowlands Festival 00:21:05 Lowlands Set Clip 00:28:39 Question 1: Do you have any favorite bars of yours? 00:32:33 Question 2: Would you consider doing more freestyles in a jazz context? 00:36:25 Question 3: How much new music do you listen to? 00:43:30 Question 4: How do you maintain your vocal chords as an instrument? 00:49:34 Question 5: Why do you think so many people choose the word pineapple? 00:52:50 Fan Submitted Freestyle 01:00:13 Closing Freestyle

Performance vs. Practice19 Aug 202401:29:19

Y’all know I need to take care of my throat so I can freestyle freely in the studio and on the road. Ricola Throat Balm drops are a performer’s secret weapon. Keep that throat feeling fresh every day of the week. Learn more about Ricola’s new Throat Balm by going to: https://shop.mikmak.com/link/1721147157938a921aa56/6f086e01-da5e-0f65-4935-c96d4c197f2f

Thanks to Ricola for sponsoring this video! #CoatYourThroat @RicolaUSA

AI is an overarching theme in Episode 15 of Flow State Podcast, as Harry discusses his in-person experiences with AI hologram technology at Howie Mandel’s podcast, how AI could potentially shape the future of music, and dealing with knock-off AI-generated Harry Mack tracks. Harry also explains why he prefers to practice freestyling without an audience, talks about his song writing process, and gives advice for new musicians who want to find mentorship. After reacting to a fresh fan-submitted freestyle and Rhyme Titan, the classic Omegle Bars clip, Harry closes the episode with a freestyle recap. ------

SHOW NOTES

VidCon

https://www.vidcon.com/


Okayplayer

https://www.okayplayer.com/


Howie Mandel Does Stuff

https://youtu.be/Wl3Koq8c4UQ?si=55mROcKoZEdpWcju


Howie Mandel Hologram at JFK

https://www.instagram.com/protohologram/reel/C7mdsBopG50/


Patreon

https://www.patreon.com/harrymack


Random Word Generator

https://randomwordgenerator.com/


Legendary Cyphers

https://www.legendarycyphers.nyc/


Harry Mack Discord

https://discord.com/invite/harrymack


Coast Contra on Flow State Podcast

https://youtu.be/OTfJDFt2TLY?si=LkFhhyY7_4ytBvRo


Should I Write This Rhyme https://www.harrymackofficial.com/should-i-write-this-rhyme


The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron

https://bookshop.org/a/102858/9780143129257


2024

https://www.harrymackofficial.com/2024


Take Your Shoes Off Podcast with Rick Glassman

https://youtu.be/Hs5LSHuseL8?si=WcPYkveVXG5MOI19&t=3230


Rhyme Titan

https://youtu.be/4dMm3q1rldE?si=aC72go8cxjBpzD_a -------

Timestamps

00:00:00 Intro

00:00:34 Ad

00:01:46 VidCon Recap

00:09:56 AI Harry Mack

00:11:29 Howie Mandel’s Hologram Box

00:18:34 Euro Festivals

00:21:37 Q1: What are your thoughts on AI?

00:30:57 Q2: What’s the difference between live stream practice and performance?

00:43:35 Q3: What’s the best way to find a music mentor?

00:51:17 Q4: What is the most important thing you learned about music in school?

00:54:42 Q5: What does the songwriting process look like?

01:02:24 Fan Submitted Freestyle

01:10:00 Harry Reacts to Rhyme Titan

01:22:08 Closing Freestyle

Rick Glassman: Pushing Boundaries, Letting The Audience In15 Apr 202401:24:29

Alright y’all— after 2 exhilarating improvisational explorations on his acclaimed podcast Take Your Shoes Off, it was time to bring the incomparable Rick Glassman into Flow State I knew it’d be a great pod, but I had no idea I’d get to reap the benefits of Rick’s PCS (Podcast Consulting Service) free of charge! I just genuinely love hanging out with this guy so much. It was awesome to hear about the parallels between my approach to doing improvised concerts and Rick’s approach to editing and animating his podcast. Also the narrative freestyle toward the end of this ep had my adrenaline soaring!!!! I think y’all are gonna dig this one— thanks so much for being here and enjoy


SHOW NOTES: Sur Jazz’s Portra 400 https://youtu.be/YzLWJOloaTI?si=26AaljZ064nl8OqO https://surjazz.bandcamp.com/album/portra-400 Harry Mack on TYSO - #195 https://youtu.be/Hs5LSHuseL8?si=4eUzeOSgNTmI9xxJ Harry Mack & Lamorne Morris on TYSO - #243 https://youtu.be/A3mHjf6lt-w?si=Qmpj2uSeAdaeMRh- I Am Phenomenal https://youtu.be/pEZCTUymiUw?si=Gi4UA-5nxqCdLS2J Rick Glassman’s Will Smith Monologue on TYSO https://youtu.be/2GjobYxWAmk?si=ZzcvXoZNEYb0dXKB&t=4021 Jim Kwik https://www.jimkwik.com/ Hypest Prom Ever (Guerrilla Bars 25) https://youtu.be/fShjMXWu6kU?t=1122


New Music OUT NOW: https://harrymackofficial.com/listen


Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:47 Podcasting Advice From Rick 00:11:03 Take Your Shoes Off 00:18:49 Struggles with Watching Yourself 00:21:16 Being Cool 00:28:08 Being Willing to Fail 00:31:03 Performance as Play 00:37:53 Focusing on Image vs Being Present (Smile and Be Ugly, Dude) 00:46:20 Visual Contextualization 01:03:34 Pee Break Freestyle 01:07:47 Long Form Freestyling 01:08:52 Three Girls At the Guggenheim Freestyle 01:18:00 Visualizing the Scene 01:22:59 Closing Conversation

The Magic Of Guerrilla Bars01 Apr 202401:14:10

What's going on, y'all? Welcome to another episode of Flow State. In this episode, I express my love for David Copperfield, we react to episode one of my Guerrilla Bars series, I answer some questions from the community, talk about my morning routine, react to a dope freestyle submitted from one of y'all, and close it out with the bars like we always do- Let's go!


*Hypest Prom Ever (Guerrilla Bars 25)* https://youtu.be/fShjMXWu6kU?t=1122 *Guerrilla Bars Episode 1* https://youtu.be/zqSNeMxCWq8 *Di3sel Optics on Omegle Bars 18* https://youtu.be/VBBMfHGMs7I?t=786 *Limitless* by Jim Kwik https://bookshop.org/p/books/limitless-expanded-edition-upgrade-your-brain-learn-anything-faster-and-unlock-your-exceptional-life-jim-kwik/20284792?ean=9781401968717 *The Artist’s Way* by Julia Cameron https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-artist-s-way-30th-anniversary-edition-julia-cameron/6665657?ean=9780143129257 *Atomic Habits* by James Clear https://bookshop.org/p/books/atomic-habits-an-easy-proven-way-to-build-good-habits-break-bad-ones-james-clear/12117739?ean=9780735211292


0:00 Intro 2:31 Shooting Guerrilla Bars 7:17 The Busking Experience 12:43 Seeing David Copperfield 24:47 Reacting to Guerrilla Bars 1 34:10 Q1: Unforgettable Content Moments 41:07 Q2: Is Flow State Contagious? 48:37 Q3: Dealing With Stress 1:02:26 Freestyle Submission 1:09:20 Closing Freestyle


Josh Harmon: Drum Comedy & The Rhythm of Language18 Mar 202401:09:16

Josh Harmon is one of the most unique and entertaining content creators out there today and it was a pleasure to have him as a guest on Flow State! Josh is best known for his Rhythms of Comedy series and for creating live sound effects for scenes from some of your favorite cartoons, TV episodes, and movies. Part of what was so cool about getting to meet him in person and learning about his story was seeing how many parallels we share! From a childhood passion for drumming to forging his own path in online content creation during lockdown, this is definitely a man after my own heart. Hope y’all enjoy and be sure to check out his amazing work! Follow Josh on Socials: https://beacons.ai/joshharmon/ MonoNeon David Dockery MITCH HEDBERG // Rhythms of Comedy: Ep. 2 KEY & PEELE: Rhythms of Comedy (part 2) The Moth Josh Harmon Business Insider interview

Creating the sounds of “Ratatouille”

Timestamps:

1:51 What Does Josh Do? 7:36 Getting Into Character 11:52 Keeping It Authentic 15:57 Learning How To Drum 22:38 Mitch Hedburg Video 26:15 Find Your Interest 28:12 Rhythm and Language 33:17 Key & Peele Video 34:20 Seeing The Rhythmic Matrix 37:00 Before Content 38:57 Relationship with Social Media 44:32 NBC and The Today Show 47:05 Taking The Leap + Ratatouille Video 54:24 Mental Health Aspects of Being A Creator 1:03:54 Closing Freestyle

Freestyling For Ice Cube, Facing the Pressure, Releasing Music04 Mar 202401:18:22

What’s goin on y’all? We’re back with another episode of Flow State. You probably noticed by now that I’ve been going in hard on new written tracks, and I wanted to take the chance to talk a bit about where that creative impulse came from and how it’s been going. Y’all keep submitting fantastic questions, so this episode we’re also talking about meditation, overcoming self doubt, and how exactly I remember all those random words during freestyles — including during one of the most exciting, high-pressure freestyles of my life… when I got to spit a flow for Ice Cube and the cast of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. We’ve got a lot of ground to cover, so pop in those ear buds and LET’S GOOOOO!

*Wherever You Go, There You Are* by Jon Kabat-Zinn https://bookshop.org/p/books/wherever-you-go-there-you-are-mindfulness-meditation-in-everyday-life-jon-kabat-zinn/19968905?ean=9780306832017 *Contents Under Pressure* https://www.harrymackofficial.com/contents-under-pressure *‘Bounce House’ Car Freestyle* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqGThHzAilw *TMNT Freestyle* https://youtu.be/VH80FTveM_4?si=664RXSvFtDx77ieP


0:55 Releasing Music 8:30 Facing The Pressure 17:35 The Voice Of The Writer 21:00 The Turning Point 24:39 Q1: Mindfulness Practices 33:33 Q2: How To Go From Thinking To Doing 39:59 Importance of Putting Things Out 47:32 Ice Cube Freestyle Reaction 1:05:35 Fan Freestyle 1:11:00 Closing Freestyle


Sur Jazz: Touring The World, Music Production, The Art of DJ-ing 19 Feb 202401:22:51

It’s only right that the first official Flow State guest is not only one of my closest musical collaborators, but also someone I feel very privileged to call a friend… the incomparable Sur Jazz!!!! The two of us only really started working together consistently a couple years back, but in that short window of time we’ve managed to live SO MUCH life together— traveling the world, doing shows, and making lifelong memories both on and off the stage. There isn’t a room on earth that Jazz can’t light up with his energy. His musical knowledge is DEEP and ever expanding. Beyond DJing, Jazz’s production skills are top notch (as evidenced by the banger we dropped a few months back called “2024”— y’all know what’s up). The two of us have talked for hundreds of hours off camera but it was awesome to finally sit down and chop it up with Jazz for the pod. Hope y’all enjoy!!


06:40 Life After Tour 09:06 Favorite Things To Cook 11:49 How did we meet? 20:25 The First Show 27:46 Being on the Road 37:21 Living In New York 47:20 Jazz’s dad 53:21 Jazz’s Musical taste 55:39 Producer Influences 58:19 Jazz asking about Harry’s different formats and the energy 1:01:05 Our 4DX Experience 1:07:55 Señor Jazz 1:12:19 Freestyle submission: Throwed Genji 1:18:00 Closing Out 1:19:19 Recap Freestyle

Entering Flow State05 Feb 202401:15:00

Welcome to the very first episode of my new podcast— Flow State! 🚀 In this episode I answer a few of the questions submitted by the community, delving deep into the challenges of touring, the crazy timing of the Omegle platform shutdown, and more. I’ll also react to a dope freestyle submitted by a fan, and provide a helpful episode recap in freestyle form. I can’t wait for y’all to check out the inaugural episode! Make sure to subscribe because we’ve got some exciting things planned over the next few months. Let’s go! ✌🏻✨


0:00 Welcome 3:16 The End of Omegle Bars 9:16 Question 1: How are you Harry? 18:22 Question 2: If I couldn’t rap, what would I do? 21:45 Question 3: What are the mental challenges of touring? 29:22 My Achilles’ Heel 33:19 Question 4: What can I improve on skillwise? 43:12 Question 5: How do you achieve Flow State? 52:08 Question 6: How does the journey compare to expectation? 1:02:34 Freestyle Submission - Erik 1:10:21 Closing Freestyle

The Pocket Queen: Mesmerize The Audience05 Aug 202401:09:17

Y’all know I need to take care of my throat so I can freestyle freely in the studio and on the road. Ricola Throat Balm drops are a performer’s secret weapon. Keep that throat feeling fresh every day of the week. Learn more about Ricola’s new Throat Balm by going to: https://shop.mikmak.com/link/1721147157938a921aa56/6f086e01-da5e-0f65-4935-c96d4c197f2f Thanks to Ricola for sponsoring this video! #CoatYourThroat @RicolaUSA In Episode 14 of Flow State, Harry welcomes Grammy-Nominated Artist, Producer, and Drummer Taylor Gordon - aka The Pocket Queen. Best known for her social media drumming videos and her performance with Beyoncé at the Super Bowl 50 Half Time Show, the Pocket Queen shares her journey from music school to a thriving music career in LA. Harry and the Pocket Queen talk about overcoming mistakes, dismantling fear, and the love of finding flow state while performing. Finally, they bookend their conversation with epic jam sessions in the studio. You don’t want to miss this episode!

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Show Notes

The Pocket Queen’s Road to Chops series https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAB8F642A16F02A8A&si=OPHfniu_0_3pJLxH

Super Bowl 50 Halftime Show https://youtu.be/SDPITj1wlkg?si=LldX31nRkh7zqeIG

777 - 9311

https://youtu.be/UWUE0-2gRl0?si=-UreGh7ezLkfMDoE

Linn LM-1 Drum Machine Pattern

https://reverb.com/news/the-secret-origin-of-princes-most-famous-drum-machine-beat

Pocket Loops

https://pocketqlubmerch.com/products/the-pocket-queen-new-breaks-drum-pack

Groove Theory Vol. 1

https://lnk.to/thepocketqueen

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00:00:00 Intro Jam Session

00:02:35 Ad

00:03:47 Introducing The Pocket Queen

00:04:54 Origins as a Drummer

00:10:05 Road to Chops Series

00:14:37 Moving to LA

00:21:14 Losing Everything

00:26:44 The Way Back In

00:30:25 Going Viral

00:35:38 Success in Social Media

00:43:04 Keeping it Authentic

00:46:10 Making Moves and EPs

00:49:26 Pushing Through for the Beautiful Things

00:55:27 Healthy Habits on the Road

01:01:56 Dismantling The Monster

01:06:03 Closing Jam Session

Freestyling for Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, Spread Too Thin22 Jul 202401:15:33

Y’all know I need to take care of my throat so I can freestyle freely in the studio and on the road. Ricola Throat Balm drops are a performer’s secret weapon. Keep that throat feeling fresh every day of the week. Learn more about Ricola’s new Throat Balm by going to: https://shop.mikmak.com/link/1721147157959ecc96bc7/6f086e01-da5e-0f65-4935-c96d4c197f2f

Thanks to Ricola for sponsoring this video! #CoatYourThroat @RicolaUSA

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In this solo installment, Harry explains why it was important to reduce main channel releases to every other Friday. He tackles fan questions about the differences and similarities between Harry Mack and Harry McKenzie, how he can freestyle about topics that are new to him, and which red herrings and pitfalls to avoid when starting a full time career as an artist. Plus, Harry gives his thoughts on a fan-submitted freestyle and shares his experience of rapping for Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, before recapping the episode in a freestyle.

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Show Notes

Boomtown Festival 2024

https://www.boomtownfair.co.uk/

Lowlands Festival 2024

https://lowlands.nl/

Harry Mack Freestyles for Will Smith and Martin Lawrence for Bad Boys: Ride or Die

https://youtu.be/L4JxqES_Gzk

Bad Boys: Ride Or Die

https://www.badboys.movie/

Will Smith BTS on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C7y3EbkujQk/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

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Timestamps

0:00 Introduction

0:30 Ad

1:43 Slowing Down

12:41 Harry Mack vs. Harry McKenzie

22:58 Yes, And…

30:34 Red Herrings

38:14 Balancing Art and Business

41:57 Freestyle Submission: Will O.

52:48 Bad Boys Freestyle Reaction

1:09:04 Closing Freestyle

Rainn Wilson: The Voices In Our Heads08 Jul 202401:09:44

In Episode 12 of Flow State, Harry sits down with actor, podcaster, and author of the New York Times Bestselling book Soul Boom, Rainn Wilson. Harry and Rainn connect on their shared PNW origin stories, views of spirituality beyond religion, and learning to reject the internal voice of self-doubt. Rainn talks about improv vs. scripted acting in his fan-favorite role of Dwight Schrute on The Office, and explains how both zonkeys and dead cats are like mullets in their own unique ways. Finally, Harry finds freestyle inspiration in Rainn’s challenging vocabulary while Rainn beatboxes for the very first time… ---- SHOW NOTES Soul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution by Rainn Wilson https://bookshop.org/a/102858/9780306828270 Soul Boom Podcast https://www.soulboom.com/ Metaphysical Milkshake with Rainn and Reza https://www.youtube.com/@metaphysicalmilkshakewithr7882 The Rocker https://youtu.be/YZonKTNeOnY?si=sHLks5sbrV-xPqa- Whiplash https://www.sonyclassics.com/whiplash/ The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron https://bookshop.org/a/102858/9780143129257 2000 Seasons Talib Kweli https://youtu.be/2tW36xcoQCI?si=h1uz_A0u3IZr7irp Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life by Jon Kabat-Zinn https://bookshop.org/a/102858/9780306832017


Timestamps

0:00 Intro 0:51 Harry's Soul Boom Notes 6:28 A Lot In Common 13:35 Spiritual, but not Religious 17:34 Becoming Sober 26:32 Rainn’s Favorite Quote 32:36 The Voices in our Head 44:48 An Animal Lover 51:01 The Catacombs 55:15 Improv on The Office 1:01:52 Sounding Scripted 1:04:51 Closing Freestyle

Why Using A Dumb Phone Is Smart24 Jun 202401:19:24

Harry’s back with Flow State Episode 11. In this solo episode, Harry gets real about the undesired effects of algorithm-fueled social media scrolling and how he started reclaiming that time in his day. He answers questions about what he’s currently reading, who inspires him, and who could take on the role of Harry Mack when it’s time to film the story of his life. Harry also talks about getting lost in flow state and what’s happening when he closes his eyes during a freestyle. After reacting to his viral Move Ya Body collaboration with Marc Rebillet, Harry sums up the episode in a freestyle so fast it outpaces the studio’s wi-fi.

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Show Notes

I made my smartphone into a dumbphone - How and why https://youtu.be/DmcOtIrZ8r0?si=Uvw_SBy3rmtd5__F The Outsider by Stephen King https://bookshop.org/a/102858/9781501181009 On Writing by Stephen King https://bookshop.org/a/102858/9781982159375 Limitless by Jim Kwik https://bookshop.org/a/102858/9781401968717 Atomic Habits by James Clear https://bookshop.org/a/102858/9780735211292 How I Built This by Guy Raz https://bookshop.org/a/102858/9780358645580 Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Kristin Neff, PH.D. https://bookshop.org/a/102858/9780061733529 Sur Jazz: Touring The World, Music Production, The Art of DJ-ing | Flow State with Harry Mack #2 https://youtu.be/8GbD5pNSfYo Harry Mack | The Portland Show https://youtu.be/W5oOdDB-t-M?si=A6FolNqH0BRXo9ac The Best Word I've Ever Been Given | Harry Mack x Beardyman https://youtu.be/CRDfZWwT8KI Marc Rebillet’s MOVE YOUR BODY FEAT. HARRY MACK https://youtu.be/WiLOR0dMT5g?si=WaADSDsMf1pRacdt

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00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:14 Going Analog 00:20:57 Letting Go of Perfection in Journaling 00:30:35 Question 1: What book are you currently reading? 00:45:55 Question 2: Will you release complete live show recordings? 00:50:03 Question 3: Who inspired you? 00:56:42 Question 4: Who would play you in a movie? 00:57:57 Question 5: Have you ever entered a flow state that made you forget where you were? 01:02:31 Harry Reacts to Move Ya Body from the Marc Rebillet Live Stream 01:12:16 Closing Freestyle

Coast Contra: Evolved Nostalgia10 Jun 202401:10:32

The tenth installment of Flow State Podcast is here and this time Harry is joined in the studio by rising stars in the hip-hop world, Coast Contra. Comprised of rappers Rio Loz, Eric Jamal, Ras Austin, and Taj Austin, Coast Contra is best known for their viral video Never Freestyle. Gaining notoriety for their debut album, Apt. 505, and The Old Way Mixtape, Coast Contra has opened for Dave Chappelle at the Hollywood Bowl, appeared on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, and traveled through North America on their own headlining tour. In this episode they talk to Harry about their journey as a brotherhood, the methods they use to create, and why staying independent means so much to them. After discussing the nuances of freestyle and off-top rapping, Coast Contra and Harry close the episode out with a cypher session.


Coast Contra -AYO (Official Video)

https://youtu.be/fDsmk7u8EQg?si=PbMuFpIB2zTUlDe8 Never Freestyle

https://youtu.be/IdNxeepSpuk?si=rO_wBvm9iKHVx9X6 Apt. 505

https://coastcontra.lnk.to/apt505 The Old Way

https://www.even.biz/releases/the-old-way Method Man - All I Need ft. Mary J Blige

https://youtu.be/XW1HNWqdVbk?si=GVYaj9t4t8ysmIgZ Alan Jones

https://ajampdx.com/ Whiplash

https://www.sonyclassics.com/whiplash/ Think And Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill

https://bookshop.org/a/102858/9780143110163 The Magic of Thinking Big

https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-magic-of-thinking-big-the-true-secret-of-success-david-j-schwartz/20264087?ean=9780593713235 Harry Mack - Napoleon Hill

https://youtu.be/A12Q43RqP7s?si=AbyItPk0brZbCRTe The Colture Playbook by Ty Baisden

https://coltureplaybook.com/


Show Notes

00:00:00 Introduction

00:01:20 Who is Coast Contra?

00:03:15 Evolved Nostalgia

00:04:52 First Influences in Music

00:07:48 Choosing a Career in Music

00:13:18 Rio Loz’s Colombian Origins and Bilingual Rapping

00:17:24 Apt. 505

00:31:29 Never Freestyle

00:40:42 Freestyling and Off The Top

00:47:11 Staying Independent

00:55:12 Striking A Balance

01:00:22 Closing Rap

Start With What You Love27 May 202401:16:47

It’s time for a brand new installment of Flow State with Harry Mack! In this solo episode, Harry talks about his goals for musical growth through more collaborations with other artists. He answers questions about getting started in music and how to push past the difficulties of a low energy audience. He also addresses the difference between copying from your favorite musicians’ style and using them as an influence to help you grow. After reacting to a freestyle submission and a classic clip — Prom Night in DC — Harry recaps this episode’s journey in freestyle.


Show Notes:

Search by Lyric with Genius

https://genius.com/

Atomic Habits by James Clear

https://bookshop.org/a/102858/9780735211292

Kind of Blue by Miles Davis

https://www.milesdavis.com/albums/kind-of-blue-legacy-edition/

Prom Night in DC (Guerrilla Bars 25) https://youtu.be/fShjMXWu6kU?si=6cuy6Zf0MFTl6DrF&t=1125


00:00:00 Introduction

00:01:53 Creative Collaboration for Musical Growth

00:12:34 Question 1: How do you navigate the fear of unintentionally copying someone?

00:25:11 Question 2: How do you get started making beats and music?

00:34:21 Question 3: How do you keep the energy flowing when people are closed off?

00:41:28 Question 4: What catches your ear in a beat for a freestyle or written?

00:47:01 Freestyle Submission

00:53:29 Reacting to Prom Night in DC

01:09:19 Closing Freestyle

Daru Jones: In The Pocket, Crafting An Identity 13 May 202401:00:40

In this episode of Flow State, Harry welcomes two-time Grammy winner Daru Jones to the podcast. Best known for his genre-bending drumming and unique drum setup, Daru has performed, recorded, and toured with legendary musicians including Jack White, Pete Rock, Gloria Gaynor, Slum Village, Talib Kweli, Black Milk, and more. Daru tells stories about coming up in gospel music and discovering jazz and hip-hop through drumming. They discuss creating your own style in music, forging a path that transcends genre, and becoming anointed by the flow state. Bookended by studio jam sessions, this episode of Flow State is not to be missed.

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Show Notes

NAMM

https://www.namm.org/


Daru Jones with Jack White - Ball and Biscuit/Don’t Hurt Yourself/Jesus Is Coming Soon (Live on SNL)

https://youtu.be/Ai9b2IO5Ncs?si=nlzw9A2QcT5AS4__


Daru Jones with Jack White - Lazaretto (Live on SNL)

https://youtu.be/hwNM-PSBeCY?si=kxsOA1N6JBcSZUjw


0:00:00 Intro Jam Session

0:03:31 Harry Introduces Daru Jones

0:08:53 Daru’s Origins with the Drums

0:12:59 Musical Memory

0:15:39 First Listening to Hip-Hop

0:21:29 Touring with Slum Village and the J Dilla influence

0:31:15 Playing Different Styles of Music

0:35:20 Daru’s Drum Setup

0:45:47 Flow State and Being Anointed

0:52:53 When Harry and Daru First Met

0:56:48 Closing Jam Session

This Is Non-Negotiable29 Apr 202401:16:54

In this episode, Harry explores some of the lessons he’s learned about sticking to goals, staying on track, and addressing what - if anything - he would change about his freestyle career. Harry also dives into his roots as a jazz musician with stories about coming up as a young jazz improviser, learning about how to really listen to the musical conversation, and offering recommendations for some of his favorite classic jazz musicians and albums. After fresh reactions to a multi-lingual freestyle submission and a classic Guerrilla Bars moment, Harry closes out the episode in his traditional way — through freestyle.

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Show Notes: Relaxin’ with the Miles Davis Quintet https://www.milesdavis.com/albums/relaxin-with-the-miles-davis-quintet/ Art Blakey http://artblakey.com/ John Coltrane https://www.johncoltrane.com/ Sounding Well Writ (Guerrilla Bars 7) https://youtu.be/8JPdpyjwU7w?si=rl6sto-yJm6brJ0S&t=159 Prove it to Myself https://www.harrymackofficial.com/prove-it-to-myself Get Away From Everything https://www.harrymackofficial.com/get-away-from-everything ________


00:00:00 Introduction

00:01:09 Kobe Bryant and the Non-Negotiable Contract

00:09:49 Self-Compassion and Getting Back On Track

00:23:06 Question #1: If I could start over…

00:29:18 Question #2: Jazz Artist Recommendations

00:39:26 Question #3: The Jazz - Freestyle Connection

00:45:25 Freestyle Submission

01:00:01 Reacting to Guerrilla Bars 7

01:10:42 Closing Freestyle

Tony Hawk: From Outcast To Legend 16 Sep 202401:03:12

Harry welcomes legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk to the studio for Episode 17 of Flow State Podcast. Harry and Tony talk about when it’s ok to skateboard through an international airport, going pro at age 14, and choosing between skateboarding and music. Harry geeks out about playing Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 on N64 as a kid and Tony talks about how The 900 made it into the game with moments to spare. After reflecting on a life and legacy in the evolving sport of skateboarding, Harry recaps the episode in freestyle with a few of Tony’s suggestions thrown in… Australia and New Zealand Odyssey Tour Tickets Now Available: https://www.rabbitgroup.com/tours/harry-mack#tours ---- SHOW NOTES Airport Skating https://x.com/tonyhawk Glossary of Skateboarding Terms https://www.masterclass.com/articles/guide-to-skate-lingo Hawk Interview - Thrasher Magazine, May 1985 https://www.thrashermagazine.com/articles/magazine/may-1985/ Dogtown and Z-Boys https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0275309/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dogtown_and_Z-Boys Original Zypher Team Photo: Glen E. Friedman Tony Hawk goes pro at 14 | Handplant https://www.tonyhawk.com/media Eddie Elguera https://www.elguera.com/ Eddie Elguera | Elguerial - Del Mar Hester Series 1979 Photo: William Sharp Birdhouse Skateboards "The End" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOsGMM2H1WA Tony Hawk | The Loop Photo: Atiba Jefferson Gang of Four Photo: Adrian Boot First 900 | X Games 1999 https://youtu.be/4YYTNkAdDD8?si=m5N7TgECC8uPc6tL First 720 | Eurocana Skate Camp - Hagernas, Sweden 1985 http://facebook.com/TonyHawk Andy Anderson | Dream Trick https://www.youtube.com/@berrics “Do A Kickflip!” | The Berrics https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ob0dI05Xz8s Burnside Skatepark https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burnside_Skatepark Rodney Mullen | Ollie Impossible - Oceanside 1986 https://www.youtube.com/@80sFreestyle The Skatepark Project https://skatepark.org/ -----

Timestamps 00:00:00 Intro 00:03:25 Skateboarding Around Town and In Airports 00:05:33 Back to the Beginning 00:07:58 Tony Defines His Own Style 00:09:37 Competitions and Going Pro at 14 00:19:08 Skating Hero Did One of Tony’s Tricks 00:22:00 The Loop 00:24:05 Getting in the Flow State 00:26:09 Tony Hawk’s Pro Skate 00:27:43 Improvisation vs Planning 00:31:06 Pre-Skating Routines 00:33:35 Landing the 900 00:38:43 Skate Combos in Real Life 00:43:10 Choosing Skating Over the Violin 00:46:25 A New Era of Skating 00:50:35 Fatherhood 00:52:12 The Skatepark Project 00:53:52 Do What You Love 00:56:27 Closing Freestyle

Play Without Reason30 Sep 202401:29:43

In Episode 18 of Flow State Podcast, Harry dives deep into the art of rediscovering a sense of play in music and how it can reinvigorate creativity. He breaks down the essential hip-hop albums that every new listener should experience, shares his go-to exercises for improving free association skills and offers advice on how to stick to mindfulness routines even when it feels like a struggle. After reacting to a fan-submitted freestyle and reliving his epic 2022 jam session with the legendary Beardyman, Harry wraps up the episode with a freestyle recap, weaving together the key moments of the show with his signature bars.


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SHOW NOTES

Dunning-Kruger Effect

https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/basics/dunning-kruger-effect


**Harry’s Influential Albums List**

Nas - Illmatic https://open.spotify.com/album/3kEtdS2pH6hKcMU9Wioob1?si=-Sv0xJKfRj2OrFUzFJWIfw


A Tribe Called Quest

The Low End Theory

https://open.spotify.com/album/1p12OAWwudgMqfMzjMvl2a?si=2JWU4dN9Stii-PlLhKR5lA

Midnight Marauders

https://open.spotify.com/album/4v5x3Oo3UjQ9YmF3hRAip5?si=GSkjuxIYRcqDCJydUVC_vQ


Wu-Tang Clan - Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)

https://open.spotify.com/album/3tQd5mwBtVyxCoEo4htGAV?si=2-JDNs4cQhKpN8k5Xmt5sA


Eric B. & Rakim - Paid in Full

https://open.spotify.com/album/3miZDfDnP7SmOXAJXWdFmz


Kendrick Lamar

To Pimp a Butterfly

https://open.spotify.com/album/7ycBtnsMtyVbbwTfJwRjSP?si=wXOoDbIGQTOPR828tk20xw

good kid, m.A.A.d city

https://open.spotify.com/album/748dZDqSZy6aPXKcI9H80u?si=jY3yhadIQqOGt8T600CuYw


Lauryn Hill - The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill

https://open.spotify.com/album/1BZoqf8Zje5nGdwZhOjAtD?si=kbmcA7yMRuCr9dw53EJHYw


The Fugees - The Score

https://open.spotify.com/album/18XFe4CPBgVezXkxZP6rTb?si=Bk34i5DeRwSev7Hk_0bfuw


**Harry Mack x Beardyman | None Of This Was Planned**

https://youtu.be/MUFdWM69bDM?si=yIPE8ED02QJ-vfnh


Beardyman

https://www.beardyman.co.uk/ -----


00:00:00 Introduction

00:01:54 Playing Around with Music

00:15:46 Question 1: How do you overcome challenges with mindfulness and sticking to your daily morning pages?

00:29:42 Question 2: What are some essential albums that someone should listen to If they’re new to hip-hop?

00:40:56 Question 3: Have you freestyled to odd time signatures?

00:51:47 Question 4: Do you know of any ways to train free association skills for rapping?

00:57:56 Fan Freestyle Submission

01:05:18 Harry Reacts to Harry - Beardyman session

01:23:55 Closing Freestyle

Bobby Flay: Cooking With Impact14 Oct 202401:00:41

In Episode 19 of Flow State Podcast, Harry sits down with renowned chef, restaurateur, and TV personality Bobby Flay for a dynamic conversation about food, life, and creative passion. They explore the idea of learning as a lifelong pursuit, with Bobby sharing how his culinary journey began growing up in New York City and what led him to become one of the most iconic chefs in the world. Of course, no discussion of NYC is complete without talking pizza—is it really the best? They also chat about Bobby’s newest cookbook, Bobby Flay: Chapter One, which hits bookstores on October 29th. Harry wraps up the episode in classic Flow State style, freestyling with four words thrown in by Bobby himself. Australia and New Zealand Odyssey Tour Tickets Now Available: https://harrymackofficial.com/shows ---- SHOW NOTES Bobby Flay: Chapter One https://bookshop.org/a/102858/9780385345958 Keith Haring https://www.haring.com/ David Chang - Chef and Founder of Momofuku https://www.instagram.com/davidchang Joe’s Pizza https://www.joespizzanyc.com/ L’industrie Pizzeria https://www.lindustriebk.com/home Razza https://razzanj.com/ Amalfi by Bobby Flay https://www.caesars.com/caesars-palace/restaurants/amalfi Beat Bobby Flay https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/beat-bobby-flay Guru Jazzmatazz https://open.spotify.com/album/4kO7EI4XxT5M0BMkrx0mBh?si=Pc5KTIZpRNmTpIVFEA9VNg The Bear https://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/the-bear Bobby at Home https://bookshop.org/a/102858/9780385345910 Sundays with Sophie https://bookshop.org/a/102858/9780593232408 Triple Threat https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/bobbys-triple-threat ---- WANT TO BE A SPONSOR? partnerships@harrymackofficial.com FOLLOW ME ON SOCIALS: TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@harrymackofficial Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/harrymack Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harrymack Twitch: https://twitch.tv/harrymackofficial Twitter: https://twitter.com/harrymack ---- Timestamps 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:11 Why Bobby is Inspired By what Harry does 00:08:01 Learning Through Life 00:12:16 What drew Bobby to cooking? 00:14:35 Formal education in culinary 00:17:18 Cooking on TV 00:19:05 Skill fluctuation 00:23:51 Improving cooking capabilities 00:26:38 The New York Slice 00:28:43 Self-reinvention 00:33:52 Social Media and the Culinary World 00:37:51 Looking for the Holes in Your Success 00:40:34 The Bear 00:45:49 Bobby’s Daughter As A Chef 00:47:44 Vocational Education 00:49:25 Bobby Flay: Chapter One 00:51:54 Shocking Flavor Combinations 00:53:27 Closing Freestyle

Peanut Butter Wolf: Trust Your Own Taste25 Nov 202401:08:33

In Episode 22 of Flow State Podcast, Harry sits down with DJ, producer, and Stones Throw Records founder Peanut Butter Wolf for an inspiring deep dive into music and legacy. They talk about the birth of Stones Throw Records and reflect on coming up during the golden era of hip-hop. Peanut Butter Wolf shares stories about working with celebrated artists like J Dilla, Madlib, and MF DOOM, offering rare insights into the process behind some of hip-hop’s most iconic records. Harry geeks out over PBW’s massive vinyl collection, which has become the stuff of legend. To close out the episode, Harry heads to Peanut Butter Wolf’s Gold Line Vinyl Bar, where he spits a freestyle inspired by records handpicked by the man himself.

----- SHOW NOTES Step Into A World - KRS-One https://youtu.be/xbJxcFyaCpI?si=CRVkf601is8W5Gbl My World Premiere - Charizma & Peanut Butter Wolf https://www.stonesthrow.com/store/my-world-premiere/ Scratch Documentary https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scratch_(2001_film) Peanut Butter Breaks https://www.stonesthrow.com/store/peanut-butter-breaks/ Super Duck Breaks - DJ Babu https://www.stonesthrow.com/store/super-duck-breaks/ Madvillainy https://www.stonesthrow.com/store/madvillainy/ Champion Sound - Jaylib https://www.stonesthrow.com/store/champion-sound/ All Caps - Madvillain https://youtu.be/gSJeHDlhYls?si=biqBkTDs6uajWoui Rhinestone Cowboy - Madvillain https://youtu.be/s4iR668Ki3I?si=dduUVTV3uKbvhMsL Accordion - Madvillain https://youtu.be/rpaonSDPw7Y?si=QNJJB7drYGEQ0RvO Goldline Bar https://goldlinebar.com/ -----

Timestamps 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:38 Peanut Butter Wolf’s first musical influences 00:06:21 The timeline of DJing and producing 00:11:39 Getting signed 00:14:48 Starting Stones Throw Records 00:24:19 The Stones Throw Logo 00:30:08 The Lootpack and other early collaborations 00:34:39 So many samples 00:37:15 Madvillainy 00:42:02 J Dilla / Jaylib 00:49:02 Music Videos 00:50:50 What do you listen for? 00:54:49 The record collection 00:57:36 Flow state, digging, and making beats 00:58:58 Campus Christy 01:01:14 Goldline Bar Freestyle

Move Past Limiting Beliefs11 Nov 202401:33:44

In Episode 21 of Flow State Podcast, Harry returns with a solo episode reflecting on his recent tour in Australia and New Zealand, sharing highlights from performing abroad and the excitement of seeing kangaroos and koalas in person. He opens up about overcoming self-limiting beliefs, the joy of the live audience energy exchange, and the creative challenge of avoiding swearing when there are kids in the crowd. Harry discusses how sobriety has been key to his creative path even as it presents its own challenges. He reacts to a fan-submitted freestyle and takes a look back at one of his own live performances. As always, Harry wraps up the episode with a freestyle recap, capturing the essence of the show with his signature flow.


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SHOW NOTES

Coast Contra: Evolved Nostalgia | Flow State with Harry Mack #10 https://youtu.be/OTfJDFt2TLY Harry Mack - “Bounce House” Car Freestyle https://youtu.be/gqGThHzAilw?si=q2HiZUvNhCUHbwQc Freestyles for All Ages | Harry Mack Busking in Miami https://youtu.be/1H5UfPxtnoE?si=2Kh51VChnVufnn59 The Wu-Tang Manual by RZA https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-wu-tang-manual-the-rza/587074?ean=9781594480188 The Creative ACT: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-creative-act-a-way-of-being-rick-rubin/18543579?ean=9780593652886 It Goes Deep by Harry Mack https://www.harrymackofficial.com/it-goes-deep ATL IS LIT | Harry Mack Behind the Bars 013 https://youtu.be/bpWEdA-Q6fg


00:00:00 Intro 00:00:57 Back From Odyssey Australia 00:10:54 Flow State Merch 00:11:39 Q1: Overcoming Limiting Beliefs 00:25:05 Q2: The Impact of a Crowd 00:35:31 Q3: Avoid Swearing In Front of Kids 00:45:59 Q4: How Sobriety Affects Creativity 00:59:10 Community Freestyle Submission 01:18:52 Harry Reacts to Swords In the Organ 01:26:22 Closing Freestyle

The Time I Could Have Sold Out... 28 Oct 202401:38:14

In Episode 20 of Flow State Podcast, Harry starts by talking about his recent experiences attending live music shows in LA, explaining how they’ve helped him broaden his horizons and spark new creative inspiration. Harry answers viewer questions, reminiscing about the very first time he felt the magic of flow state while rapping, delving into the creative vs analytical components of freestyling, and opening up about a major decision in his career when he had the opportunity to sell out. After reacting to a fan-submitted freestyle, Harry shares how the team turned an uninspiring Guerrilla Bars session into an opportunity to share some special Hometown Stories. As always, Harry closes the episode by recapping the key moments with his signature off-the-dome flow. ----- SHOW NOTES Common & Pete Rock: The Auditorium ⁠https://www.commonandpeterock.com/⁠ Mk.gee ⁠https://www.mkgee.com/⁠ Sam Barsh ⁠https://sambarsh.com/⁠ Kyle Crane ⁠https://www.instagram.com/kylejeffreycrane⁠ Rap Coltrane / Soulilloquies ⁠https://shop.harrymackofficial.com/products/rap-coltrane-soulilloquies-cd⁠⁠ https://shop.harrymackofficial.com/products/rap-coltrane-soulilloquies-vinyl⁠⁠ https://open.spotify.com/album/0Nh8phWBH3EGTJp7zsXnSI?si=ACG-RwTBRSOTcslsDZjYqw⁠⁠ https://open.spotify.com/album/2SizDa38zLGhCbzXhGpVRH?si=5WTV5sdDT4uzXS2z5Ipz9Q⁠ Supernatural The Lost Freestyle Files ⁠https://open.spotify.com/album/50INo08zY7GMSVusRCRDey?si=W2lVqoJJTRGPlw4I_KlmTg⁠ The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey ⁠https://bookshop.org/a/102858/9781982137274⁠ Trapped in an AI Generator at Lowlands Festival ⁠https://youtu.be/juR9CZuF3Xw?si=Od7HH9u21uTIJG0Q&t=2339⁠ Harry Mack - Venice Beach Freestyle (Part 1) ⁠https://youtu.be/jjjkAVgMzd4?si=zLKiPRVMaeOyOUax⁠ Dave ⁠https://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/dave⁠ Mitsubishi commercial ⁠https://youtu.be/JUyVxA5ODaY?si=ocu6AgjxChVncCNB⁠ How To Get Better At Freestyle Rapping - Setup, Punchline ⁠https://youtu.be/KP5kZreliBI?si=-oCY834DaBB1wqlE⁠ A Dream Come True | Harry Mack Behind The Bars 014 ⁠https://youtu.be/GHkOIpZjtPM?si=mtBthKN1O26amO7q⁠ Hometown Stories | Harry Mack ⁠https://youtu.be/73Atf5uhJwE?si=yqaUxjXfSrowuXAJ⁠ ----- Timestamps 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:58 Live Music in LA 00:13:37 Question 1: First Time Hitting Flow State 00:23:27 Question 2: Concepts or Patterns? 00:34:09 Question 3: Questionable Contract Offers 01:05:05 Freestyle Submission 01:12:07 Harry Reacts to Harry: Music Millennium Freestyle 01:29:50 Closing Freestyle

Remember To Remember23 Dec 202401:22:51

In Episode 24 of Flow State Podcast, Harry recounts an unforgettable day in LA: freestyling for Gerard Butler and O'Shea Jackson Jr. at the Den of Thieves 2: Pantera press event in the morning before performing at The Comedy Store in comedian Adam Ray’s Dr. Phil Live show at night. He reflects on the legendary lost Bruce Lee interview about flow state and how it aligns with his freestyling philosophy. Harry answers fan questions about entrepreneurial lessons, memory techniques, and the value of connection over shock value. He also reacts to a fan-submitted freestyle and a classic clip from his Energy Exchange tour. Harry wraps up the episode with a freestyle recap featuring a rhythmic pen-tap performance by Lenstrumental.

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______ SHOW NOTES: Lenstrumental  @Lenstrumental  https://www.instagram.com/lenstrumental Den of Thieves 2: Pantera https://www.denofthieves.movie/ Harry Mack Freestyles for Gerard Butler and O'Shea Jackson Jr. for Den of Thieves 2: Pantera https://youtu.be/mv5its26bZI Harry Mack Freestyles For The Cast Of Transformers: Rise of the Beasts https://youtu.be/p9vhXLRdUQg Harry Mack Freestyles For Ice Cube, Seth Rogen On Set Of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem https://youtu.be/VH80FTveM_4 Adam Ray https://adamraycomedy.com/ Dr Phil LIVE! - Part 2 Drops 12/24 https://youtu.be/eIP0PWq2o7Y?si=4rhf9tpLm4TET40h Adam Ray Is Dr. Phil UNLEASHED https://www.netflix.com/title/81944995 Freestyle Rapper Harry Mack Performs - The Ellen Show https://youtu.be/D_anMreV450?si=_MAWTB8Gq7tSgIYn Viral Rapper Harry Mack Impresses Jennifer with Freestyle About ‘American Idol’ and Simon Cowell https://youtu.be/muZAObdrKkg?si=aVMhLYJM3x9c63dy Bruce Lee: The Lost Interview, The Pierre Berton Show (1971) https://youtu.be/vHtP9oSoMpI?si=XzBLrioW5O8Uw9F2 Effortless Mastery by Kenny Werner https://kennywerner.com/effortless-mastery Harry Mack x Beardyman | When Pigs Fly https://youtu.be/msB6SXRX1UI The Best Word I've Ever Been Given | Harry Mack x Beardyman https://youtu.be/CRDfZWwT8KI good kid, m.A.A.d city by Kendrick Lamar https://open.spotify.com/album/3DGQ1iZ9XKUQxAUWjfC34w?si=wWu5clfzTp6ft8nEkC5ZXQ Limitless by Jim Kwik https://bookshop.org/a/102858/9781401968717 Harry Mack | The Portland Show https://youtu.be/W5oOdDB-t-M?si=TuB__nLKqS95CSyf ______

Timestamps 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:49 A crazy day in LA 00:17:57 Bruce Lee - “Be Water” 00:30:00 Q1: What has being a rapper taught you as an entrepreneur? 00:38:44 Q2: What fuels you? 00:54:07 Q3: How do you remember the conversations before freestyles so well? 01:02:57 Freestyle submission 01:08:54 Harry reacts to POV of a Person Without Technology 01:18:53 Closing Freestyle featuring Lenstrumental

The Burden of Success 09 Dec 202401:36:12

In Episode 23 of Flow State Podcast, Harry reflects on the milestones he’s reached over the year, from exploring written music and performing for his largest crowd to launching a podcast. He shares what it means to be a role model, talks about overcoming performance anxiety, and recounts an early mistake as a musician and the lessons it taught him. Harry reacts to a fan-submitted freestyle and revisits his first YouTube video, reflecting on his growth over seven years. As always, he closes the episode with a freestyle, weaving together the key themes of the show.
------ SHOW NOTES: The Freestyle Grand Slam | Harry Mack x New York Yankees https://youtu.be/CQi3aCj7NRk Harry Mack Freestyles for Will Smith and Martin Lawrence for Bad Boys: Ride or Die https://youtu.be/L4JxqES_Gzk They Chanted My Name After This Freestyle | Harry Mack Guerrilla Bars 57 Boomtown https://youtu.be/w1LicQeIMCw LOWLANDS FESTIVAL 2024 FULL SET - Harry Mack https://youtu.be/juR9CZuF3Xw Anomaly Tour 2025 https://www.harrymackofficial.com/shows Plan In Motion - Harry Mack https://www.harrymackofficial.com/plan-in-motion Senna https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1424432/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_3_tt_4_nm_4_in_0_q_senna Fast Raps with Chrome & McLaren F1 at the #USGP https://youtu.be/IGBM5yOOz9o Black Thought on Flex https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prmQgSpV3fA Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mihaly_Csikszentmihalyi Benny Greb https://bennygreb.de/ Ethos Music Center https://www.ethos.org/programs Pink Martini https://pinkmartini.com/ Harry Mack - "Bounce House" Car Freestyle https://youtu.be/gqGThHzAilw?si=AMtzq3FZ2WKf1UMg Harry Mack Freestyles from Randomlists.com https://youtu.be/fYFiBJVbdf8 --------

00:00:00 Intro

00:01:06 Reflecting on 2024

00:18:02 Flow state moments

00:24:48 Q1: Do you feel pressure to be a role model?

00:36:20 Q2: How to overcome fear of putting yourself out there

00:47:11 Q3: How do you learn from your mistakes? 

01:02:23 Freestyle submission

01:10:59 Harry reacts to his first YouTube video

01:28:06 Closing freestyle

DāM-FunK: The Story of Modern Funk20 Jan 202501:06:02

In Episode 26 of Flow State Podcast, Harry sits down with legendary artist, producer, and "Modern Funk" pioneer DāM-FunK for an inspiring conversation about music, community, and creativity. Born and raised in Pasadena, DāM-FunK shares stories about the unique cultural influences of the area and how they shaped his signature sound. Together they delve into the rich history of funk, the importance of staying true to your craft, and the beauty of finding inspiration in unexpected places. Harry closes out the episode in signature style with a freestyle inspired by their conversation, making this an unforgettable exploration of music and artistry.


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SHOW NOTES


DāM-FunK Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/artist/1AEcpjnSCmm53IBZQo3g9z?si=H8mfto1DRwaPp8U7PYevBg


Stones Throw Records

https://www.stonesthrow.com/


Glydezone

https://glydezone.com/


Prime Time by Mtume

https://open.spotify.com/track/4aiXVsyqsZGnkXMVSfmpog?si=71c1ffc0ff6b4946


Hanna-Barbera

https://www.warnerbros.com/brands/hanna-barbera


In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida by Iron Butterfly

https://open.spotify.com/album/4L1Qw49gKwFuQwQovBxsKI?si=ubkNebpBT6OdipzMIhRRlg


Rhythm Trax Vol. 4 by DāM-FunK

https://open.spotify.com/album/4zXTHGHHaKQgM1VZLBNuBi?si=bKlQ6k32RTuKhpYrYwYb9g


Toeachizown by DāM-FunK

https://open.spotify.com/album/57nzuRRY9w7zIcjsCiVMkl?si=sgEuCquLS76vQO9WYrBvQA


Money Talks by Rick James

https://open.spotify.com/track/4Evf6tP9NpMIYprYueTnYd?si=32464c8f88b840a3

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TIMESTAMPS

0:00 A Message From Harry

2:01 Introduction

3:32 What is Modern Funk?

8:49 A Passion For Detail

17:49 Learning Instruments

21:55 DāM-FunK’s Musical Influences

26:58 Being Lucky Is A Blessing

29:01 How Did I Get Here?

33:32 Toeachizown

38:45 Creative Limitations

45:11 Off The Grid

49:49 The Sonic Elements in Modern Funk

1:01:19 Closing Freestyle

I've Gone Soft06 Jan 202501:30:16

In Episode 25 of the Flow State Podcast, Harry opens up about getting back in touch with the fear of pressing 'publish' and shares how he pushed through a recent bout of creative resistance. He recounts his experience walking the red carpet at the premiere of A Complete Unknown and answers fan questions about the power of rhyming and building a following from scratch. Harry also reflects on how Kobe Bryant’s meditative focus and Mamba Mentality relate to creative flow states. As always, he closes the episode with a freestyle recap, weaving the key moments together with his signature flow.



Show Notes:

Harry Mack RapScript Freestyle https://youtu.be/nY6ZyAzH0vI


Creative Resistance Freestyle https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDfT7I5Pk27/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==


A Complete Unknown https://www.acompleteunknownfilm.co.uk/


The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan https://open.spotify.com/album/0o1uFxZ1VTviqvNaYkTJek?si=M0BvG4xwQAO73S_axd2JTw


Highway 61 Revisited https://open.spotify.com/album/6YabPKtZAjxwyWbuO9p4ZD?si=5paC6yagQyeIryHUSTFT5A


Harry Mack Interview: The Art of Improvisation, Power of Freestyle & His Musical Journey https://youtu.be/vqXnuQGcHhc?si=1weVkwXMVfHTpwSV


Liam McEwan https://www.youtube.com/@LiamMcEwan


Kobe Bryant’s Last Great Interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9GvDekiJ9c


TEDxShanghaiSalon - Power of the Mind https://youtu.be/9_tYXFbgjZk?si=nTau8PAXwjLxGkGU


CeeLo Green - Suga Baby (feat. Big Gipp & Backbone) https://open.spotify.com/track/0cPrQUVe9YEt5gkg2ZgEDj?si=61e040180ccd4e93


It Goes Deep

https://www.harrymackofficial.com/it-goes-deep


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Timestamps

00:00:00 Intro

00:01:45 Getting past the resistance

00:23:34 Harry hits the red carpet

00:35:49 Kobe Bryant on meditative states of focus

00:44:36 Kobe Bryant on the Mamba Mentality

00:52:28 Q1: Why is rhyming so satisfying?

00:57:53 Q2: How do you build a fan base?

01:08:07 Freestyle submission

01:13:16 Harry reacts to It Goes Deep

01:23:56 Closing Freestyle


Nothing Is Permanent05 May 202501:06:10

In Episode 29 of Flow State Podcast, Harry hosts a special solo episode marking the end of an era—the final session in his longtime studio. He reflects on nearly four years of creativity within those walls, from recording early EPs to filming over 50 episodes of Omegle Bars, and celebrating over a year of the Flow State podcast. With change on the horizon, Harry shares his thoughts on impermanence and how every transition brings a chance to grow. As always, he closes the episode with a freestyle, sending off the space the best way he knows how.

Anomaly Tour 2025 Tickets On Sale NOW:https://www.harrymackofficial.com/shows


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SHOW NOTES

Moving Into My New Studio! | Harry Mack Behind The Bars 004

https://youtu.be/XmvEQ0fMTjI


The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday

https://bookshop.org/a/102858/9780735211735


The Singles Deluxe

https://youtu.be/1JBQEZu2f7c?si=FxlvHd3cLSJh-SFQ


Rap Coltrane

https://youtu.be/rLIkQLj3uJoSoulilloquieshttps://youtu.be/F7FsA3JSOHQ


Awards (feat. Harry Mack) - Sur Jazz

https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/surjazz/awards-feat-harry-mack----Timestamps00:00:00 Intro00:00:24 Adjusting to the studio 00:10:19 Lessons from big changes00:35:15 Bringing back Omegle Bars00:40:40 Anomaly Tour rehearsals00:44:11 Rap Coltrane and Soulilloquies00:51:10 Looking back at Flow State00:53:28 How Harry has changed00:58:08 Closing Freestyle

OMA: A Path Of Discovery16 Apr 202500:55:23

In Episode 28 of Flow State Podcast, Harry goes virtual for the first time, connecting with Manchester-based band OMA ahead of their upcoming appearance at the Anomaly Tour show in London. Known for their signature instrumental covers of '90s hip-hop classics, OMA joins Harry for a conversation about musical influences, making a name through reimagined covers, favorite collaborations, filming in epic outdoor locations, and what’s on the horizon. To close out the episode, Harry freestyles over one of OMA’s signature tracks, blending bars and beats across the digital divide.


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Show Notes:

OMA

https://omaband.com/


B-Bender Guitar

https://www.fender.com/articles/behind-the-scenes/pitch-perfect-a-history-of-the-b-bender


OMA x MF DOOM: Rapp Snitch Knishes (Instrumental Live)

https://youtu.be/acXnctWR23Q?si=5-kKQQD2d72QXF2R


Live OMA Covers | Kendrick Lamar | HipHop Instrumental Mix | Live Beats

https://youtu.be/Sx_BHj6XMrg?si=w3OK-tMpA6Sx7RBZ


Freestyling Over Classic Beats | Harry Mack x OMA

https://youtu.be/54y3DOZnXWk?si=giW_k05z2rN5L1Lu


28 Days Later - UK Urban Exploring

https://www.28dayslater.co.uk/


OMA x Hieroglyphics

https://youtu.be/Wl-Qzvr8ORU?si=f8MQG3D0Y5FZdXtW


OMA - Nujabes feat. Shing02 | Luv(sic) Hexalogy | Live Hip-Hop

https://youtu.be/FGOEMvymSIE?si=Ws2AVMayGsHxW8PW


OMA Meet Bun B (UGK) | Big Pimpin' + Front, Back & Side to Side | Live Hip-Hop Cover

https://youtu.be/fFVpyeHR-KM?si=TVWfrUxthVL1zJAc


Isiah Rashad

https://www.isaiahrashad.com/


OMA Live Covers | DJ Premier Mix | Instrumental Hiphop

https://youtu.be/_UFUTGi5ylU?si=9M1Rx0yM83bNxliB


TIMESTAMPS

00:00:00 Intro

00:02:47 Getting together as OMA

00:03:55 Musical roots and influences

00:08:01 Picking the covers

00:13:54 Original music

00:17:53 Covering complicated modern rap

00:22:43 Recording outdoors

00:28:44 30 minute limit

00:29:48 Collaborations

00:33:48 Touring with Isaiah Rashad

00:39:45 Dream collaborations and future projects

00:46:19 OMA on the Anomaly Tour

00:47:22 Closing freestyle

Erick The Architect: God Flow 07 Apr 202501:10:45

In Episode 27 of Flow State Podcast, Harry sits down with multifaceted artist, songwriter, rapper, and producer Erick the Architect for a deep conversation on creativity, identity, and staying inspired. They explore the role of nostalgia as a powerful vehicle for artistic expression and dive into Erick’s new album I’ve Never Been Here Before and his book still together, four flats later. Erick shares how integral visual design is to his musical work—down to creating the graphics himself—and how that process shapes the overall storytelling. To close out the episode, Harry freestyles over one of Erick’s beats.


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Show Notes:

I’ve Never Been Here Before

https://www.erickthearchitect.com/merchandise/ive-never-been-here-before-vinyl-pre-order


https://open.spotify.com/album/3KUAjH6gf9p68TkLLyi4dB?si=uSpSifHHRdu9EqGCZ6AEJw


Mati Klarwein

http://www.matiklarweinart.com/


Michael Jackson & Janet Jackson - Scream

https://youtu.be/0P4A1K4lXDo?si=uQbt0mRLGR2H7J2d


still together, four flats later

https://www.erickthearchitect.com/merchandise/still-together-four-flats-later-softcover-book


Thug Waffle - Flatbush Zombies

https://youtu.be/do9VLONS86Y?si=TDpgiBqgmxkcsqyn


Ezekiel’s Wheel ft. George Clinton

https://youtu.be/FiCYrRBSm50?si=FjtRfYVLK0pRa3F9


L'Impératrice

https://l-imperatrice.cool/en/home/


Sweet & Sublime - L'Impératrice

https://youtu.be/hDYiiOBLh8M?si=0yIBGIw4Qn_spxdT


The Choice is Yours

https://www.paramountpressexpress.com/paramount-plus/shows/the-choice-is-yours


Instrumental - Doux Ouverture Terracota

https://open.spotify.com/track/04B4hZ1qXXR1UCqsOcJRY8?si=b3b70e735286405c



TIMESTAMPS:


00:00:00 Intro

00:01:34 Eclectic Tastes in Music

00:04:50 Getting Started

00:12:26 New Music in the Internet Age

00:19:14 Engaging with Platforms as a Musician

00:25:28 still together, four flats later

00:30:29 Effort in the Details

00:33:27 Visual Arts and Music Together

00:36:36 The Creative Process

00:48:51 Hitting Flow State

00:58:40 Ezekiel’s Wheel

01:03:49 What’s Next?

01:06:25 Closing Freestyle


2025 Was A Crazy Year02 Feb 202601:23:10

In Episode 30 of Flow State Podcast, Harry returns from hiatus with a solo episode full of reflections and updates, sharing how recent major life changes have shaped his perspective and creative process. He talks about why failure and experimentation are essential to making meaningful art, and how embracing both has helped him continue to grow as an artist. Harry answers fan questions about cultivating creativity in childhood, avoiding creative overwhelm, and sharpening free association skills. He reacts to a fan-submitted freestyle, then closes out the episode with a recap freestyle, bringing everything together in classic Flow State fashion.Show Notes:


New Years Rocking Eve Performance

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DERIB1aPg79/


Why Creatives Must Be Allowed To Do Bad Work (David Sylvester)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwBejDxTHFY


Harry Mack - "Bounce House" Car Freestyle

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqGThHzAilw


Orff Instruments

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orff_Schulwerk


Should I Write This Rhyme?

https://www.harrymackofficial.com/should-i-write-this-rhyme


Treat It Like A Hobby

https://www.harrymackofficial.com/treat-it-like-a-hobby


March On

https://www.harrymackofficial.com/march-on


Back To The Program

https://www.harrymackofficial.com/back-to-the-program


Freestyle Medicine | Harry Mack x UCHealth

https://youtu.be/jR5amJbKr_g


UCHealth Freestyle Medicine Playlist

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtzi2XpYJaIa41TbVA6J3pUCxx07763aC&si=UvtCWtER7FWOl7yk


00:00:00 Intro

00:00:29 Life Updates

00:09:43 David Sylvester on Artistic Expression

00:25:16 Q1: How did you develop creativity in childhood?

00:36:16 Q2 Part 1: How do you not get overwhelmed?

00:42:39 Q2 Part 2: How do you choose paths?

00:45:45 Q3: How do you improve free association?

00:59:31 Q4: UCHealth Collaboration

01:07:16 Freestyle Submission: Jacob D

01:16:17 Closing Freestyle


I Jammed With Norah Jones 08 Jun 202601:39:04

In Episode 37 of Flow State Podcast, Harry reflects on his recent appearance on Playing Along With Norah Jones and the musical insights he gained from the experience. He explores the role of repetition and motif in music, and how familiar patterns can create powerful moments of connection and expression. In this episode’s Meet The Team segment, DJ Sur Jazz asks about the business side of Harry Mack, leading to a conversation about balancing creativity with entrepreneurship. Harry also shares his thoughts on control versus surrender in freestyle rap, reacts to a fan-submitted freestyle, and closes the episode with a recap freestyle in classic Flow State fashion.


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Show Notes:

Norah Jones Is Playing Along with Harry Mack (Podcast Season 2 Episode 27)

https://youtu.be/F4gGroSuYWk?si=zBgFOkqGEbjgukyN


Brian Blade

https://www.brianblade.com/


Logic

www.youtube.com/@logic


Questlove

https://questlove.com/


Christian McBride

https://www.christianmcbride.com/


Harry Mack Drum Solo Live In Tilburg

https://youtu.be/7NX2StRvdoI


Harry Mack - "Bounce House" Car Freestyle - Jacob Mann

https://youtu.be/gqGThHzAilw?si=kcpuk6uf5HwZeIi6


Euro Tour — All Headlining Shows SOLD OUT

https://www.harrymackofficial.com/shows


Keith Haring

https://www.haring.com/


Michael Small’s I Couldn’t Throw It Out - How Keith Haring Changed Art: Hear Him in '83

https://www.throwitoutpodcast.com/how-keith-haring-changed-art-hear-him-in-83/


Wild Style

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wild_Style


Harry Mack Freestyles from Randomlists.com

https://youtu.be/fYFiBJVbdf8?si=pnFOG61uui--KLTI


Harry Mack Portland Freestyle

https://youtu.be/EJp8pHc2MQQ?si=Cix_wpA_7ueXE32F


Scratch

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scratch_(2001_film))


Sur Jazz

https://www.youtube.com/@surjazz_

https://www.instagram.com/surjazz/


Timestamps:

00:00:00 Intro

00:01:01 Norah Jones Podcast

00:29:37 Moments of Flow - Keith Haring

00:47:33 Meet the Team - Sur Jazz Asks About the Business Side of H Mack

01:09:28 Do Your Best Lines Come From Control or Surrender?

01:18:13 When Did You Know It Wasn’t Time To Quit?

01:26:42 Freestyle Submission - Mark R

01:32:23 Closing Freestyle


I Opened For Lil Jon In Idaho18 May 202602:00:12

In Episode 36 of Flow State Podcast, Harry returns with a solo episode centered on pushing beyond comfort zones in pursuit of growth. He reflects on opening for Lil Jon in Idaho, creating a brand new type of freestyle performance for his TED Talk, and the therapeutic possibilities of art. In this episode’s Meet The Team segment, Jordana asks Harry how he deals with perfectionism. Harry also answers fan questions about the hardest freestyle skill to master and how different beats influence the direction of a rap. After reacting to a fan-submitted freestyle, he closes the episode with a recap freestyle in classic Flow State fashion._____

Show Notes:


Submit a Question or Freestyle to Flow State Podcast

https://www.harrymackofficial.com/flowstatepod


Lil Jon

https://www.liljon.com/


TED

https://www.ted.com/


Jacob Collier

https://www.jacobcollier.com/


Reggie Watts

https://www.reggie-watts.com/


Euro Tour

https://www.harrymackofficial.com/shows


David Lynch

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BH4qD5Fzyjk

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Lynch


Jordana Wright

https://www.instagram.com/jordanawright/

https://www.jordanawright.com/


EPIC 14 Word Freestyle For Baseball LEGENDS

https://youtu.be/JDCPVRHgG_M?si=MR98XwU1M-gOoUIO


Sur Jazz

https://www.youtube.com/@surjazz_


Neural Correlates of Lyrical Improvisation: An fMRI Study of Freestyle Rap

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3498928/


Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mihaly_Csikszentmihalyi


ARIatHOME x bkNext

https://www.twitch.tv/ariathome/clip/InspiringPrettiestChickpeaTheRinger-8Cz11Ajtc-BdHsIX

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00:00:00 Intro

00:01:16 I Got To Open for Lil Jon

00:04:03 My TED Talk

00:28:17 Euro Tour 2026

00:29:20 Moments of Flow: David Lynch on Suffering in Art

00:43:49 Meet The Team: Jordana Asks “How do you deal with perfectionism?”

01:00:02 What’s the hardest freestyle skill to master?

01:21:20 How does the beat influence the rap?

01:30:38 Can we see a brain scan while Harry freestyles?

01:37:17 Fan Submitted Freestyle: Y

01:51:43 Closing Freestyle


Fear and Excitement For My TED Talk27 Apr 202601:33:47

In episode 35 of Flow State Podcast, Harry Mack talks about preparing for his recent TED performance, wild moments improvising with Marc Rebillet, and taking time to follow your own creative path. In this episode’s Meet The Team segment, short-form video editor Bryan asks Harry what it takes to turn off the impulse to rhyme. Harry answers questions about keeping freestyling fun, mental buffering while flowing off-top, and avoiding overwhelm, before reacting to a fan-submitted freestyle, and closing it out with some bars.

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Show Notes:

TED

https://www.ted.com/

Jacob Collier

https://www.jacobcollier.com/

Marc Rebillet - HARRY MACK IS ON THE STREAM

https://www.youtube.com/live/ggLpFa6CQyU?si=lyX21FUu2047o0ve

Boomtown with Marc Rebillet

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C_8ZigCvtAn/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Euro Tour

https://www.harrymackofficial.com/shows

Lauryn Hill talks about the pressure of making more music vs. creative freedom

https://youtu.be/KM87JhDpZcw?si=JNz5xUEtJkPkL5ae

Lauryn Hill - The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill

https://open.spotify.com/album/1BZoqf8Zje5nGdwZhOjAtD?si=yJIacMpUSu6OYH-Z0u8XvQ

Nas - Illmatic

https://open.spotify.com/album/3kEtdS2pH6hKcMU9Wioob1?si=vBcMnBdMQFCYtqhw12nc3Q

Harry Mack - Contents Under Pressure

https://www.harrymackofficial.com/contents-under-pressure

Joey Bada$$ Impressed By YouTube Rapper Harry Mack's Freestyle

https://youtu.be/-YKaNXIyfD4?si=vw5gcrPbFzJiC3xA

Bryan

https://www.instagram.com/ichbinbryan/


00:00:00 Intro

00:01:10 Fear and Excitement for TED

00:28:03 Moments of Flow: Lauryn Hill

00:38:22 Meet The Team: Bryan - Can You Turn Off Rhyming?

00:48:18 How Do You Keep Freestyling Fun?

00:52:55 Does Your Brain Ever Lag?

01:07:29 How Do You Avoid Being Creatively Overwhelmed?

01:15:46 Fan Freestyle Submission - Shawn Phillips

01:26:11 Closing Freestyle


How Guerrilla Bars Is Made 13 Apr 202601:31:14

Harry Mack is BACK with Flow State Podcast Episode 34! This time Harry talks about revolutionizing his time management with the help of a Big Ass Calendar and he discusses his belief that creativity is universal and there’s no wrong way to be creative. This episode’s Meet The Team segment features AxsDeny with a question about how Guerrilla Bars episodes are made. Harry answers burning questions about what exactly is in his backpack, and can Sam with the cam actually read Harry’s mind, before reacting to a freestyle submission and closing things out with some bars.

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Show Notes:

Big Ass Calendar

https://thebigasscalendar.com/

Jesse Itzler

https://jesseitzler.com/

Running Man Festival

https://runningmanfestival.com/

TED - All Of Us 2026

https://conferences.ted.com/ted2026

Euro Tour — **Vienna Show is now sold out

https://www.harrymackofficial.com/shows

Cartoonist Lynda Barry teaches us how to silence our inner critic and draw like a child - Q with Tom Power

https://youtu.be/2CfmeTPQHLE?si=b77X9yK-8Zvs-_oC

Lynda Barry

https://drawnandquarterly.com/author/lynda-barry/

Keith Jarrett Essay

https://nyti.ms/48AWEwr

Victor Wooten

https://www.victorwooten.com/

Harry Mack - Venice Beach Freestyle (Part 1)

https://youtu.be/jjjkAVgMzd4

Harry Mack King Liquor Freestyle

https://youtu.be/4Gl83XjzUKg

Harry Mack Echo Park Freestyle

https://youtu.be/dTPQkEzbRMc

Harry Mack - Santa Monica Freestyle

https://youtu.be/CTlqmmzlDB0

Contents Under Pressurehttps://www.harrymackofficial.com/contents-under-pressure

AxsDeny

AxsDeny.com

https://www.twitch.tv/axsdeny

https://www.instagram.com/axsdeny

https://www.youtube.com/@axsdeny

https://www.twitch.tv/hennsylvania

Harry Mack - SOULilloquies EP

https://youtu.be/F7FsA3JSOHQ

Harry Mack - Rap Coltrane EP | FULLY IMPROVISED FREESTYLE PROJECT

https://youtu.be/rLIkQLj3uJo



00:00:00 Intro

00:01:40 I Got A Big Ass Calendar

00:15:35 Moments of Flow: Lynda Barry

00:27:29 Meet The Team: AxsDeny - How Is Guerrilla Bars Made?

00:49:53 Why Does Harry Always Have A Backpack?

00:51:58 Back On Soulilloquies

01:00:34 Why does Harry twirl his headphone cable?

01:03:37 Can Sam Read Harry’s Mind?

01:13:38 Fan Submitted Freestyle - Jesse L.

01:19:32 How do you avoid saying something you don’t want to say?

01:22:29 Closing Freestyle


Own Your Uniqueness23 Mar 202601:23:44

In Episode 33 of Flow State Podcast, Harry expresses his love for the unexpected directions that live improvisation can take, geeks out on jazz music theory while talking about Bill Evans and Miles Davis, and admits his secret weakness for coffee table books. This episode’s Meet The Team segment features video editor and animator, Sarah, who asks if freestyling is akin to talk therapy by teaching Harry lessons about himself. Harry also discusses keeping inspiration alive, freestyling as a form of magic, and the impressiveness of a well-crafted pun. Finally, he reacts to a fan-submitted freestyle before recapping the episode with some off-top bars.


Show Notes:

Euro Tour

https://www.harrymackofficial.com/shows

Marc Rebillet

https://www.marcrebillet.com/

ARIatHOME

https://www.youtube.com/@ariathome

LOWLANDS FESTIVAL 2024 FULL SET - Harry Mack

https://youtu.be/juR9CZuF3Xw

Bill Evans - Revealing Something

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xix9KVnPxPY

Sunday At The Village Vanguard - Bill Evans Trio

https://open.spotify.com/album/3uwufR7PwniMX7t3v4I5oB?si=79qJSOUUQ76_Yp3YYoLR7Q

Kind of Blue - Miles Davis

https://open.spotify.com/album/1weenld61qoidwYuZ1GESA?si=TA2Mwz_vS5qeY-5jHx_llg

Freestyle Medicine: Harry Mack x UCHealth

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtzi2XpYJaIa41TbVA6J3pUCxx07763aC&si=1ebM7If_I_21Jo89

The Book of HOV: A Tribute to JAY‑Z

https://www.thebookofhov.com/

Contact High: A Visual History of Hip-Hop by Vikki Tobak

https://bookshop.org/a/102858/9780525573883

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson

https://bookshop.org/a/102858/9780062457714

The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron

https://bookshop.org/a/102858/9780143129257

The War of Art by Steven Pressfield

https://bookshop.org/a/102858/9781936891023

Darren Walsh Puns

https://darrenwalsh.co.uk/




00:00:00 Intro

00:02:07 Improvised Live Performance

00:12:39 Moments of Flow - Bill Evans

00:30:11 Meet The Team - Question From Sarah

00:46:23 Q1: What other kind of art inspires you?

00:55:46 Q2: How do you deal with lack of inspiration?

01:04:32 Q3: Have you ever tried doing puns or one-liners?

01:11:03 Fan Submitted Freestyle - Luke M

01:16:53 Closing Freestyle




NBA All-Star Was Insane!02 Mar 202601:18:36

In Episode 32 of Flow State Podcast, Harry returns with a solo installment, reflecting on his experience performing at NBA All-Star Weekend and what it meant to freestyle at such a high-profile event. He dives into the importance of play in creative pursuits, sharing how staying curious and fearless through experimentation keeps art alive.

This episode also introduces a new segment, Meet the Team, featuring video-editor Fadle, with a question about exchanging energy with the audience during performances. Harry answers fan questions about how often he still surprises himself and the difference between pursuing music as a career versus keeping it as a hobby. After reacting to a fan-submitted freestyle, he closes the episode the way he always does—with a fire recap off the top of the dome.


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Show Notes:

Harry Mack Freestyles for Dwyane Wade, Ludacris, and Kelly Rowland at NBA All-Star 2026

https://youtu.be/yWNf0lrxynY

The Freestyle Grand Slam | Harry Mack x New York Yankees

https://youtu.be/CQi3aCj7NRk

Rapper Harry Mack Freestyles with the Steelers!

https://youtu.be/iX-s3UCLBsw?si=y6FzMLS5uXeNl66K

Harry Mack Freestyles for SEC Legends at SEC Championship (they hopped in the cypher 👀)

https://youtu.be/gbiSVeh1-Dw

John Cleese

https://www.johncleeselive.com/

Fadle

https://www.youtube.com/@fads

Harry Mack - Fire In The Booth (FREESTYLE)

https://youtu.be/lulPiTqSq4k?si=F7JPnJ_jgdordP7p

Swords In The Organ: ATL IS LIT | Harry Mack Behind the Bars 013

https://youtu.be/bpWEdA-Q6fg?si=mZN2GTY78aerCIyN&t=727

Orlando Anomaly Tour Photo

https://www.jordanawright.com/

Euro Tour - Summer 2026

https://www.harrymackofficial.com/shows

The War of Art by Steven Pressfield

https://bookshop.org/a/102858/9781936891023


00:00:00 Intro

00:01:37 NBA All-Star Weekend

00:13:22 John Cleese and State of Play

00:23:31 Meet The Team - Question From Fadle

00:39:27 Q1: How do you feel coming back to the pod

00:42:30 Q2: How often do you surprise yourself?

00:50:14 Q3: When is the next tour in Europe?

00:51:37 Q4: What’s the difference between a hobby and career in music?

01:03:49 Freestyle Submission - Nate C.

01:11:52 Closing Freestyle

I’m A Rapper Not A Doctor 16 Feb 202601:38:24

In Episode 31 of Flow State Podcast, Harry returns with a solo episode centered on longevity, mindset, and growth through different seasons of life. He reflects on aging in hip-hop and the importance of taking care of his body so he can keep performing at a high level for years to come. Harry answers fan questions about whether certain words naturally steer his freestyles in predictable directions, the core skills every great freestyler should develop, and how he works to maintain a healthy work-life balance while staying creatively sharp. After reacting to a fan-submitted freestyle, he closes out the episode the way he always does—with an off-the-dome recap freestyle that ties it all together.


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SHOW NOTES

New Blue Sun - Andre 3000

https://open.spotify.com/album/33Ek6daAL3oXyQIV1uoItD?si=QIQBrDK7S0CMJoQPpd0rrQ

Pharrell Replies To Fans Online | Actually Me

https://youtu.be/eRefd27Y3Vk?si=FUEXxLhrEgstj_Mh

Charlie Parker Omnibook

https://bookshop.org/a/102858/9781458440778

Effortless Mastery by Kenny Werner

https://kennywerner.com/effortless-mastery

Artist, Craftsman Entertainer - The Burden Of Success (Flow State Episode 23)

https://youtu.be/NNQ9w9h8EZk?si=pvBVmQNYrBCBOlEB&t=2544

Setup Punchline Foundation - Performance vs. Practice (Flow State Episode 15)

https://youtu.be/LSaCtbrUE_c?si=IZX626MTCxt97aBt&t=2310

How To Get Better At Freestyle Rapping - Setup, Punchlinehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KP5kZreliBI

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00:00:00 Intro

00:01:57 Aging in Hip-Hop

00:29:53 Eliminate All Distractions

00:36:56 Q1: Do certain words always pull you in the same direction?

00:49:22 Q2 Part 1: What are core abilities for a pro freestyler?

01:11:03 Q2 Part 2: Are craftsman and artist traits the most important?

01:17:27 Q3: What’s your take on work-life balance?

01:25:18 Freestyle Submission - Tyler D.

01:31:54 Closing Freestyle

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