Show Notes
Malcolm Gladwell and Kenya Barris speak with the soulful Anderson .Paak, eight-time Grammy-winning musician and one of the most lauded drummers alive today. They discuss Anderson’s turbulent childhood and his initial struggle breaking into the industry, including his stint with homelessness and believing he’d never get signed. They talk about the moment Dre took him on, his partnership with Bruno Mars, working with all of his OG heroes, and how fatherhood has driven him in every step of his career. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Malcolm Gladwell and Kenya Barris kick off the season with Ron Howard, legendary Hollywood actor turned Oscar-winning director with over 800 IMDb credits and the stories to prove it. They deep dive into Ron’s beginnings in the industry at just 4 years old, his desire to shift behind the camera, and his ability to stay relevant at every turn of Hollywood’s tumultuous history. Ron fully lives up to his “nicest guy in Hollywood” reputation and leaves them not just with keys to navigating the industry, but keys to living a happy, productive life. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Malcolm Gladwell and Kenya Barris sit down with renowned researcher, bestselling author, and cultural force, Brené Brown, for a live conversation about vulnerability, shame, and leadership. They explore Brown's journey from researcher to global thought leader, discussing her approach to making complex ideas accessible and thoughts on navigating an increasingly volatile world. The conversation also touches on her perspectives on commercialization of important ideas and maintaining authenticity while reaching mass audiences. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Malcolm Gladwell and Kenya Barris skip the guest in this episode and dive deeper into each of their respective careers and paths to success — Gladwell as a bestselling author and journalist, Barris as a TV writer and producer— sharing how they first met and what led them to this collaboration. Reflecting on the topics they’ve explored with each of this season’s guests, the duo discuss everything from their individual upbringings and perspectives on creativity, to the impact and responsibility of achieving greatness. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Malcolm Gladwell and Kenya Barris sit down with iconic rapper, producer, executive, and actor, Dr. Dre, at his Los Angeles home. They explore Dre's journey from DJ-ing in Compton to revolutionizing hip-hop production, discussing his creative process, approach to collaboration, and evolution from artist to business titan. The conversation touches on his commitment to perfectionism, thoughts on authenticity, and vision for education through his work with USC and Compton High School. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Malcolm Gladwell and Kenya Barris sit down with acclaimed writer, director, and producer, Ava DuVernay. They explore DuVernay's journey from working in publicity executive to writing and directing groundbreaking films and TV shows, discussing her approach to filmmaking, experiences navigating Hollywood, and thoughts on representation in media. The conversation also touches on DuVernay's personal choices, perspective on relationships, and vision for creating change through her work. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.