Post Malone

Date: 2023-08-08 | Duration: 4h 45m

Episode Overview

Post Malone joins Joe Rogan for a wide-ranging conversation that touches on music, creativity, and personal experiences. He reflects on the impact of auto-tune in his career, describing how it unlocked new opportunities and helped shape his unique sound. Post also shares insights into songwriting, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and craftsmanship in creating music that resonates. The discussion includes memorable stories from touring life, including wild moments with friends like Dana White and encounters on Travis Barker’s tour bus, highlighting the camaraderie and chaos behind the scenes. The episode delves into Post’s fascination with nature and psychedelics, particularly mushrooms and their historical and cultural significance. He explores how these experiences have influenced his perspective and creativity. Additionally, they discuss the challenges of fame, social media’s effect on attention spans, and the balance between public life and personal well-being. Post Malone’s candid reflections on fatherhood and the desire to maintain authenticity in a fast-paced industry add depth to the conversation, making it both entertaining and insightful.

About Post Malone

Post Malone is a multifaceted rapper, singer, songwriter, and producer who has taken the music industry by storm with his genre-blending sound and captivating performances. Known for chart-topping hits like "Rockstar" and "Circles," he has garnered multiple awards, including American Music Awards and Billboard Music Awards, solidifying his status as a modern music icon. His latest album, "Austin," showcases his evolution as an artist and continues to push the boundaries of contemporary music. With his distinctive style and relatable lyrics, Post Malone has resonated with millions, making him one of the most interesting figures in today’s music scene. For more, visit www.postmalone.com.

Key Moments

– Post Malone
– Music Industry
– Psychedelic Mushrooms
– MMA and Fighting Techniques
– Gaming and Esports
– Conspiracy Theories
– UFO Disclosure
– Archery
– Mental Health and Addiction
– Movie and TV Show Reviews
– Technology and Digital Currency
– Social Media and Content Creation
– Nature and Environment
– Historical Events
– Space and Astronomy
– Music History
– Personal Development
– Legal and Social Issues
– Collectibles and Memorabilia
0:00:20 – Post Malone discusses weight loss and recent shows
0:03:12 – Post Malone talks about taking seven days off
0:04:33 – Dana White's 40th birthday party with Stone Temple Pilots
0:06:36 – Discussion on music and song appreciation
0:08:06 – Conversation about fermenting urine and gold
0:10:02 – Discovery of tiny mummified creatures and fossils
0:14:15 – Mushrooms growing on cow dung and their effects
0:17:50 – Psychedelic mushrooms producing LSD-like effects
0:19:47 – Impact of Auto-Tune on Post Malone's career
0:21:50 – Short attention spans and short-form content
0:23:20 – Silence and uninterrupted music experience
0:26:58 – Life outside Los Angeles and New York City
0:30:35 – Social interactions in small towns versus big cities
0:36:42 – Fishing trip and shark encounter in the Maldives
0:39:43 – Archery as a dance and practice routine
0:42:07 – Watching the TV show Succession
0:46:02 – Explanation of collectible cards and their value
0:52:55 – Discussion of MMA training and fighting techniques
0:56:25 – Video gaming experiences and Quake Champions
1:02:06 – Reading books and seeking stimulation
1:16:26 – Post Malone's sobriety despite substance use
1:18:21 – Therapeutic use of MDMA and psychedelics
1:22:31 – Social media and using personal life for likes
1:28:00 – CIA experiments with LSD on soldiers
1:32:15 – Book recommendation: Chaos
1:34:42 – Declining trust in mainstream media and institutions
1:39:04 – Discussion on ancient civilizations and Atlantis
1:43:27 – Mars landscape and NASA photo manipulation theories
1:50:51 – Severe hailstorm and its effects
2:00:27 – Childhood archery experiences and coaching
2:06:33 – Eye gouging in early MMA and fight rules
2:13:10 – Movie discussion: Foxcatcher and Steve Carell's role
2:18:41 – Discussion about submersible incident
2:37:17 – Buying a $2 million Magic the Gathering card
3:01:24 – Y2K and 2012 apocalypse concerns
3:08:44 – Alien visitation theories related to nuclear explosions
4:01:46 – UFO disclosures and military pilot videos
4:11:15 – Blade movie opening scene discussion
4:18:53 – Movie Killers of the Flower Moon trailer analysis
4:30:02 – Searching for Sugar Man documentary and musician Rodriguez
4:49:18 – Robert Johnson and early blues music history
5:02:06 – Authenticity in music and Post Malone's appeal

Transcript Excerpt

Starting point is 00:00:00 The Joe Rogan Experience. Starting point is 00:00:20 You said you lost 60? Starting point is 00:00:28 A lot of shows. Starting point is 00:00:37 I'm a bad boy. Starting point is 00:00:48 That's the thing. Starting point is 00:01:04 I'm coming to Houston. Let's go. Let's go. I'm coming to Houston. Starting point is 00:01:16 But since you said you'd buy them, thank you so much for coming. Starting point is 00:01:26 I had a great show. Starting point is 00:01:38 Yeah. Starting point is 00:01:57 Ooh, that's good stuff. Starting point is 00:02:15 Yeah, and I was also I was like bouncing off the wall fucking like I'm like, oh my god, dude. I feel crazy right now Starting point is 00:02:34 I love it. Starting point is 00:02:43 Dude, and they give you a beer Starting point is 00:02:54 Ceramic Starting point is 00:03:00 They know how to party down there Starting point is 00:03:12 Then we're doing seven days off. Starting point is 00:03:22 It's so much fun, man. Starting point is 00:03:43 where I'm just like, hey hey do you guys even really like me Starting point is 00:04:07 It's weird that they want to pay that much money to have someone come and then it's just that you're a big name and it's like, look, we got Post Malone, but, you know, I'm over here talking to somebody. Starting point is 00:04:33 I went to my friend Dana White and he had a birthday party when he was 40 and they hired Stone Temple Pilots. Starting point is 00:04:56 They went hard. Starting point is 00:05:12 It was bad ass. Starting point is 00:05:29 How are you like, what the... Starting point is 00:05:42 and there's people with motives, Starting point is 00:06:26 Very interesting dude Starting point is 00:06:36 Like you hear a song Starting point is 00:06:44 I don't know Starting point is 00:07:21 Because I hear some of them and I'm like, oh, man, that's so good, dude. Starting point is 00:07:35 Like, there's women that do not want diamonds Starting point is 00:07:57 Really? Sta...

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