Flow State with Harry Mack

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 Tourhttps://www.harrymackofficial.com/showsMarc Rebillethttps://www.marcrebillet.com/ARIatHOMEhttps://www.youtube.com/@ariathomeLOWLANDS FESTIVAL 2024 FULL SET - Harry Mackhttps://youtu.be/juR9CZuF3XwBill Evans - Revealing Somethinghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xix9KVnPxPYSunday At The Village Vanguard - Bill Evans Triohttps://open.spotify.com/album/3uwufR7PwniMX7t3v4I5oB?si=79qJSOUUQ76_Yp3YYoLR7QKind of Blue - Miles Davishttps://open.spotify.com/album/1weenld61qoidwYuZ1GESA?si=TA2Mwz_vS5qeY-5jHx_llgFreestyle Medicine: Harry Mack x UCHealthhttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtzi2XpYJaIa41TbVA6J3pUCxx07763aC&si=1ebM7If_I_21Jo89The Book of HOV: A Tribute to JAY‑Zhttps://www.thebookofhov.com/Contact High: A Visual History of Hip-Hop by Vikki Tobakhttps://bookshop.org/a/102858/9780525573883The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Mansonhttps://bookshop.org/a/102858/9780062457714The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameronhttps://bookshop.org/a/102858/9780143129257The War of Art by Steven Pressfieldhttps://bookshop.org/a/102858/9781936891023Darren Walsh Punshttps://darrenwalsh.co.uk/00:00:00 Intro00:02:07 Improvised Live Performance00:12:39 Moments of Flow - Bill Evans00:30:11 Meet The Team - Question From Sarah00:46:23 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 M01:16:53 Closing Freestyle

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._______Show Notes:Harry Mack Freestyles for Dwyane Wade, Ludacris, and Kelly Rowland at NBA All-Star 2026https://youtu.be/yWNf0lrxynYThe Freestyle Grand Slam | Harry Mack x New York Yankeeshttps://youtu.be/CQi3aCj7NRkRapper Harry Mack Freestyles with the Steelers!https://youtu.be/iX-s3UCLBsw?si=y6FzMLS5uXeNl66KHarry Mack Freestyles for SEC Legends at SEC Championship (they hopped in the cypher 👀)https://youtu.be/gbiSVeh1-DwJohn Cleesehttps://www.johncleeselive.com/Fadlehttps://www.youtube.com/@fadsHarry Mack - Fire In The Booth (FREESTYLE) https://youtu.be/lulPiTqSq4k?si=F7JPnJ_jgdordP7pSwords In The Organ: ATL IS LIT | Harry Mack Behind the Bars 013https://youtu.be/bpWEdA-Q6fg?si=mZN2GTY78aerCIyN&t=727Orlando Anomaly Tour Photohttps://www.jordanawright.com/Euro Tour - Summer 2026https://www.harrymackofficial.com/showsThe War of Art by Steven Pressfieldhttps://bookshop.org/a/102858/978193689102300:00:00 Intro00:01:37 NBA All-Star Weekend00:13:22 John Cleese and State of Play00:23:31 Meet The Team - Question From Fadle00:39:27 Q1: How do you feel coming back to the pod00:42:30 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

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.---SHOW NOTESNew Blue Sun - Andre 3000https://open.spotify.com/album/33Ek6daAL3oXyQIV1uoItD?si=QIQBrDK7S0CMJoQPpd0rrQPharrell Replies To Fans Online | Actually Mehttps://youtu.be/eRefd27Y3Vk?si=FUEXxLhrEgstj_MhCharlie Parker Omnibookhttps://bookshop.org/a/102858/9781458440778Effortless Mastery by Kenny Wernerhttps://kennywerner.com/effortless-masteryArtist, Craftsman Entertainer - The Burden Of Success (Flow State Episode 23)https://youtu.be/NNQ9w9h8EZk?si=pvBVmQNYrBCBOlEB&t=2544Setup Punchline Foundation - Performance vs. Practice (Flow State Episode 15)https://youtu.be/LSaCtbrUE_c?si=IZX626MTCxt97aBt&t=2310How To Get Better At Freestyle Rapping - Setup, Punchlinehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KP5kZreliBI-----00:00:00 Intro00:01:57 Aging in Hip-Hop00:29:53 Eliminate All Distractions00:36:56 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

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 Performancehttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DERIB1aPg79/Why Creatives Must Be Allowed To Do Bad Work (David Sylvester)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwBejDxTHFYHarry Mack - "Bounce House" Car Freestylehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqGThHzAilwOrff Instrumentshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orff_SchulwerkShould I Write This Rhyme?https://www.harrymackofficial.com/should-i-write-this-rhymeTreat It Like A Hobbyhttps://www.harrymackofficial.com/treat-it-like-a-hobbyMarch Onhttps://www.harrymackofficial.com/march-onBack To The Programhttps://www.harrymackofficial.com/back-to-the-programFreestyle Medicine | Harry Mack x UCHealthhttps://youtu.be/jR5amJbKr_gUCHealth Freestyle Medicine Playlisthttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtzi2XpYJaIa41TbVA6J3pUCxx07763aC&si=UvtCWtER7FWOl7yk00:00:00 Intro00:00:29 Life Updates00:09:43 David Sylvester on Artistic Expression00:25:16 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 Collaboration01:07:16 Freestyle Submission: Jacob D01:16:17 Closing Freestyle

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---SHOW NOTESMoving Into My New Studio! | Harry Mack Behind The Bars 004https://youtu.be/XmvEQ0fMTjIThe Daily Stoic by Ryan Holidayhttps://bookshop.org/a/102858/9780735211735The Singles Deluxehttps://youtu.be/1JBQEZu2f7c?si=FxlvHd3cLSJh-SFQRap Coltranehttps://youtu.be/rLIkQLj3uJoSoulilloquieshttps://youtu.be/F7FsA3JSOHQAwards (feat. Harry Mack) - Sur Jazzhttps://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

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.____Show Notes:OMAhttps://omaband.com/B-Bender Guitarhttps://www.fender.com/articles/behind-the-scenes/pitch-perfect-a-history-of-the-b-benderOMA x MF DOOM: Rapp Snitch Knishes (Instrumental Live)https://youtu.be/acXnctWR23Q?si=5-kKQQD2d72QXF2RLive OMA Covers | Kendrick Lamar | HipHop Instrumental Mix | Live Beatshttps://youtu.be/Sx_BHj6XMrg?si=w3OK-tMpA6Sx7RBZFreestyling Over Classic Beats | Harry Mack x OMAhttps://youtu.be/54y3DOZnXWk?si=giW_k05z2rN5L1Lu28 Days Later - UK Urban Exploringhttps://www.28dayslater.co.uk/OMA x Hieroglyphicshttps://youtu.be/Wl-Qzvr8ORU?si=f8MQG3D0Y5FZdXtWOMA - Nujabes feat. Shing02 | Luv(sic) Hexalogy | Live Hip-Hophttps://youtu.be/FGOEMvymSIE?si=Ws2AVMayGsHxW8PWOMA Meet Bun B (UGK) | Big Pimpin' + Front, Back & Side to Side | Live Hip-Hop Coverhttps://youtu.be/fFVpyeHR-KM?si=TVWfrUxthVL1zJAcIsiah Rashadhttps://www.isaiahrashad.com/OMA Live Covers | DJ Premier Mix | Instrumental Hiphophttps://youtu.be/_UFUTGi5ylU?si=9M1Rx0yM83bNxliBTIMESTAMPS00:00:00 Intro00:02:47 Getting together as OMA00:03:55 Musical roots and influences00:08:01 Picking the covers00:13:54 Original music00:17:53 Covering complicated modern rap00:22:43 Recording outdoors00:28:44 30 minute limit00:29:48 Collaborations00:33:48 Touring with Isaiah Rashad00:39:45 Dream collaborations and future projects00:46:19 OMA on the Anomaly Tour00:47:22 Closing freestyle

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._____Show Notes:I’ve Never Been Here Beforehttps://www.erickthearchitect.com/merchandise/ive-never-been-here-before-vinyl-pre-orderhttps://open.spotify.com/album/3KUAjH6gf9p68TkLLyi4dB?si=uSpSifHHRdu9EqGCZ6AEJwMati Klarweinhttp://www.matiklarweinart.com/ Michael Jackson & Janet Jackson - Screamhttps://youtu.be/0P4A1K4lXDo?si=uQbt0mRLGR2H7J2dstill together, four flats laterhttps://www.erickthearchitect.com/merchandise/still-together-four-flats-later-softcover-book Thug Waffle - Flatbush Zombies https://youtu.be/do9VLONS86Y?si=TDpgiBqgmxkcsqynEzekiel’s Wheel ft. George Clintonhttps://youtu.be/FiCYrRBSm50?si=FjtRfYVLK0pRa3F9L'Impératricehttps://l-imperatrice.cool/en/home/Sweet & Sublime - L'Impératricehttps://youtu.be/hDYiiOBLh8M?si=0yIBGIw4Qn_spxdTThe Choice is Yourshttps://www.paramountpressexpress.com/paramount-plus/shows/the-choice-is-yours Instrumental - Doux Ouverture Terracotahttps://open.spotify.com/track/04B4hZ1qXXR1UCqsOcJRY8?si=b3b70e735286405cTIMESTAMPS:00:00:00 Intro00:01:34 Eclectic Tastes in Music00:04:50 Getting Started00:12:26 New Music in the Internet Age00:19:14 Engaging with Platforms as a Musician00:25:28 still together, four flats later00:30:29 Effort in the Details00:33:27 Visual Arts and Music Together00:36:36 The Creative Process00:48:51 Hitting Flow State00:58:40 Ezekiel’s Wheel01:03:49 What’s Next?01:06:25 Closing Freestyle

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. Support LA Wildfire Victims https://www.harrymackofficial.com/info Anomaly Tour 2025 https://www.harrymackofficial.com/shows --- 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 ----- WANT TO BE A SPONSOR? partnerships@harrymackofficial.com --- 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

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 _______ 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

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. ---- ______ 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

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

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

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. ---- 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

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

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

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. Australia and New Zealand Odyssey Tour Tickets Now Available: https://harrymackofficial.com/shows ------ 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

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

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

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

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! ----- 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 ----- 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