Flow State with Harry Mack

In Episode 42 of Flow State Podcast, Harry settles into a new studio and reflects on the question, “Have I made it yet?” This episode’s Moments of Flow clips feature Busta Rhymes and Ethan Hawke, resulting in discussions of writing bars ahead of time, and the value of art. Harry considers the balance between cleverness and technique when creating, and talks about the process of practicing new skills. Finally, he reacts to a fan-submitted freestyle, and closes the episode out with some bars of his own.Show Notes:The War of Art by Steven Pressfieldhttps://bookshop.org/a/102858/9781936891023The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross: Freestyle Test Drivehttps://youtu.be/JUyVxA5ODaY?si=uUQZ_ku9uCzV-bumHow Busta Rhymes Turned 300 Unreleased J Dilla Beats Into His New Albumhttps://youtu.be/PoVmFkWEoX0?si=lwWfTGzaDzI4uB4AGive yourself permission to be creative | Ethan Hawke | TEDhttps://youtu.be/WRS9Gek4V5Q?si=N3q65AyiWoil-hB-Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyihttps://bookshop.org/a/102858/9780061339202Effortless Mastery by Kenny Wernerhttps://www.amazon.com/Effortless-Mastery-Liberating-Master-Musician/dp/156224003X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0Beau Tailleferhttps://www.youtube.com/@beautaillefermusicVyntage on Flow State Episode 1https://youtu.be/-KfFIh2PbjE?si=LAAB0lmqoIIRd6pS&t=380700:00:00 Intro00:06:24 “Making It”00:33:05 Pen to Paper - Moments of Flow: Busta Rhymes00:45:21 Art is Sustenance - Moments of Flow: Ethan Hawke00:52:13 Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi00:55:55 Being Clever in Rap01:04:04 Avoiding Skill Bottlenecks01:14:59 Fan Freestyle Submission: Vyntage01:22:16 Closing Freestyle

In Episode 41 of Flow State Podcast, Harry reflects on the lack of permanence in life as he prepares to move again, and explores how constantly chasing new gear can become a form of procrastination. He discusses the minimum conditions needed to create, how to push through mental fatigue, and whether it’s actually possible to perfect the art of freestyle. After responding to a fan-submitted freestyle, Harry puts the episode’s ideas to the test with a freestyle of his own._____SHOW NOTES:Top 20 Most Destructive Wildfireswww.fire.ca.gov/our-impact/statisticsNothing Is Permanent | Flow State with Harry Mack #29https://youtu.be/LLa6TBZNfk8J.R. Wardhttps://jrward.com/The Singles Deluxehttps://www.harrymackofficial.com/the-singles-deluxeGET OVER HERE! | Harry Mack Behind The Bars 016https://youtu.be/ubDa_46t_9c?si=G35pLygZ6LY9jqc_Scratchhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scratch_(2001_film)Blackalicious - Blazing Arrowhttps://open.spotify.com/album/0DyXkWHnFMIJSuHfLgNfcc?si=UREkll9GTyuw_GVIquhu3QMusic Millenniumhttps://musicmillennium.com/Crystal Ballroomhttps://www.crystalballroompdx.com/_______00:00:00 Intro00:03:39 Moving Again00:20:28 Moments of Flow: J.R. Ward - Invest The Time00:34:57 Managing Self-Censorship00:41:56 Pushing Through Mental Fatigue00:56:05 Falling in Love with Hip-Hop01:02:49 Can freestyle be taught and perfected?01:10:15 Freestyle Submission - Paul R.01:15:39 Closing Freestyle

In Episode 40 of Flow State Podcast, Harry reflects on his recent European tour and explores the power of musical influence in this episode’s Moments of Flow featuring Branford Marsalis. In Meet The Team, video editor Todd asks Harry how he processes the impact his work has on fans’ lives. Harry also answers questions about what makes a freestyle memorable, his thoughts on AI freestyles, and just how far ahead he thinks while freestyling. After reacting to a fan-submitted freestyle, Harry recaps the episode in classic Flow State fashion.Show Notes:Iconoclasthttps://www.harrymackofficial.com/iconoclastBranford Marsalishttps://www.branfordmarsalis.com/Marsalis Familyhttps://marsalismusic.com/marsalis-familyArt Blakeyhttp://artblakey.com/Philly Joe Joneshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philly_Joe_JonesPapa Jo Joneshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jo_JonesBig Sid Catletthttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sid_CatlettKenny Clarkehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenny_ClarkeTodd Bishophttps://www.instagram.com/bldg17/www.toddbishop.coOmegle Bars 18 (with Di3sel Optic)https://youtu.be/VBBMfHGMs7Isi=0EbPR0rvEIVvCOyQ&t=785Kendrick Videohttps://youtube.com/shorts/91G9Y4Fj_LsDrive-By Freestyles In NYC - Nobody Saw It Cominghttps://youtu.be/iwitE5_mW60Harry Mack Turns Up The SEC Championship Tailgate | Guerrilla Bars 73https://youtu.be/WUmFHa73rDIThe Artist’s Way by Julia Cameronhttps://bookshop.org/a/102858/9780143129257My Most Embarrassing Moments in Freestyle | Flow State with Harry Mack #39 (Saul Good Freestyle)https://youtu.be/MfLYdyw2CEs?si=hqSCrIALviYg-Ahw&t=4780Wozz Beatshttps://www.youtube.com/@wozzbeats/videosTimestamps00:00 Intro00:45 Euro Tour Recap14:36 Moments of Flow: Branford Marsalis - The Lineage of Influence27:31 Art Blakey is a character30:30 Meet The Team: Todd - Longform Editor48:00 Q1: What makes for a memorable freestyle?54:54 Q2: The Sweet-Spot of Word Suggestions01:04:14: Q3: AI Language Models and Freestyle01:11:58 Thinking Ahead During Freestyles01:18:13 Fan Submitted Freestyle - Wozz Beats*01:26:57 Closing Freestyle

In Episode 39 of Flow State Podcast, Harry returns with a solo episode as he prepares for his European tour. This episode’s Moments of Flow features Rick Rubin talking about ignoring the outcome when being creative, and a bonus Moment of Flow features a costumed character absolutely shredding it on the drums. In Meet The Team, iKaanic asks Harry about his obsession with practicing. Harry also reflects on embarrassing moments that have stayed with him over the years, reacts to a fan-submitted freestyle, and closes the episode with his signature recap freestyle.Show NotesHuberman Lab - Protocols to Access Creative Energy and Process | Rick Rubinhttps://youtu.be/GpgqXCkRO-w?si=r9Du5w0qG5CNezDrNyango Star Drumminghttps://youtu.be/-UYgORr5Qhg?si=ORSBRNJ4SOqwutrsiKaanic - In Peacehttps://open.spotify.com/album/7o47Ncq38sOpEaVFPknV2r?si=_8LPoTljTnS8GJ2ny-3ynAiKaanichttps://www.youtube.com/ikaanichttps://www.instagram.com/ikaanic/Israel Annohhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpcZpmRLm6Ahttps://pindangorecords.com/recordings-albums-artists/afuebe-by-israel-annoh/Sonny Rollinshttps://sonnyrollins.com/J Dilla Batcheshttps://open.spotify.com/album/6weRSYjUgB6yPz3HAUTlFr?si=tx2PQSweTZ-klLr9TR_wwAhttps://open.spotify.com/album/43dlRbuIleFKd8fOAsZv9B?si=2ca3884632ca4293https://open.spotify.com/album/2YkfSY3iYHt8ntC0FF3JIu?si=aa4e55e8c43b42e2https://open.spotify.com/album/1zpnkC3MR6hIaVfxgg0KFo?si=144603a550ba4e77MF DOOM Special Herbshttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/1YHFqY4cLcpCxSi4hplSzJ?si=1yVZprcUT_60iNP1iH0dQAMadLibhttps://open.spotify.com/album/12Ul3nb1lU4EJN8ZFSMHGn?si=fd66f109339f4bf12001 Instrumentalhttps://open.spotify.com/album/3t3Ar2cJUVLY6yTRmrezI8?si=c8ada02270cc4774Still Drehttps://open.spotify.com/track/503OTo2dSqe7qk76rgsbep?si=127976cc06164997Mobb Deephttps://open.spotify.com/track/1VIG2mUBL5JoXbcKKXU2af?si=16f0269076bd417ehttps://open.spotify.com/track/7N1Vjtzr1lmmCW9iasQ8YO?si=9092bd467eb440f8Milkbone Keep It Realhttps://open.spotify.com/track/2pFqCPGkedpl5ThtyNvmEG?si=b0fbb4fadd964a9bWu-Tanghttps://open.spotify.com/track/119c93MHjrDLJTApCVGpvx?si=fb132632df6e40bdhttps://open.spotify.com/track/37jaEO9DnuZmpcHPWyBF6A?si=0e95abcd845c48c8PeteStrumentalshttps://open.spotify.com/album/3BXHZmPR0u5TBVlxcp4Tjk?si=o2rqbsh4SLibZzP8uW2EvQGang Starrhttps://open.spotify.com/track/30oTS7bm0aH3p7lqjEIu8q?si=e18547386f4e4ef0https://open.spotify.com/track/3lGBvPUgO7MJltUnBlOpe9?si=5003e42b89dd44faPharcyde Runnin’https://open.spotify.com/track/0XgpiStoxq1IJncYlPrvZ5?si=bb0a40aa4a404ca1SaulGoodwww.youtube.com/@saulgood_music*Corrected to accurately reflect the name of the freestyler 00:00:00 Intro00:01:35 Rehearsing for Euro Tour00:11:56 Moments of Flow: Rick Rubin00:29:19 Moments of Flow: Nyango Star00:35:56 Meet the Team - iKaanic asks “Why is Harry so obsessed with practicing?”00:56:31 Filling Y’all With Joy01:04:53 Jazz Standards of Rap01:12:02 Stories of Embarrassment01:18:46 Fan Submitted Freestyle - SaulGood01:23:52 Closing Freestyle

In Episode 38 of Flow State Podcast, Harry returns with a solo episode introducing the world to his alter ego, "Vacation Harry," and reflecting on the importance of rest, balance, and creativity. This episode’s Moments of Flow features Austin Kleon, who shares why there’s no finish line to a creative life, along with a bonus moment of inspiration from David Bowie. In Meet The Team, Cheyne asks Harry how becoming a father has influenced his creativity. Harry also answers fan questions about the relationship between music and memory, finding flow state in the kitchen, and rap’s lasting influence, before reacting to a fan-submitted freestyle and closing the episode with some bars._____Show Notes:EUROPE 2026 FESTIVALS TICKETS ON SALEhttps://www.harrymackofficial.com/showsAustin Kleonhttps://austinkleon.com/Blackout Poetryhttps://austinkleon.com/newspaperblackout/Keep Goinghttps://bookshop.org/a/102858/9781523506644Steal Like An Artisthttps://bookshop.org/a/102858/9780761169253Show Your Workhttps://bookshop.org/a/102858/9780761178972Roy Hayneshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roy_Haynes Inspirations - Michael Aptedhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inspirations_(film)The Creative Act by Rick Rubinhttps://bookshop.org/a/102858/9780593652886Cheyne Joneshttps://www.instagram.com/cheynejones/Deusy59https://www.youtube.com/@deusy5900:00:00 Intro00:01:46 Harry Takes A Vacation00:20:44 Moments of Flow: Austin Kleon00:32:41 Moments of Flow: David Bowie00:44:48 Meet The Team: Cheyne asks “How Does Starting A Family Affect Your Creativity?”00:56:23 The connection between music and memory01:07:26 Flow State In a Professional Kitchen01:11:58 The Influence of Rap01:23:26 Freestyle Submission: DeusyRaps01:32:35 Closing Freestyle