Flow State with Harry Mack

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Harry Mack, multi-talented artist and rapper known for his electrifying freestyle rap videos, explores the many facets of creativity and artistic flow states. Through conversations with notable artists, musicians, and thought leaders, and casual explorations of Harry’s own process, Flow State seeks to inspire the creative spark within.

  1. 20 jul

    My Most Embarrassing Moments in 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 Notes Huberman Lab - Protocols to Access Creative Energy and Process | Rick Rubin https://youtu.be/GpgqXCkRO-w?si=r9Du5w0qG5CNezDr Nyango Star Drumming https://youtu.be/-UYgORr5Qhg?si=ORSBRNJ4SOqwutrs iKaanic - In Peace https://open.spotify.com/album/7o47Ncq38sOpEaVFPknV2r?si=_8LPoTljTnS8GJ2ny-3ynA iKaanic https://www.youtube.com/ikaanic https://www.instagram.com/ikaanic/ Israel Annoh https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpcZpmRLm6A https://pindangorecords.com/recordings-albums-artists/afuebe-by-israel-annoh/ Sonny Rollins https://sonnyrollins.com/ J Dilla Batches https://open.spotify.com/album/6weRSYjUgB6yPz3HAUTlFr?si=tx2PQSweTZ-klLr9TR_wwA https://open.spotify.com/album/43dlRbuIleFKd8fOAsZv9B?si=2ca3884632ca4293 https://open.spotify.com/album/2YkfSY3iYHt8ntC0FF3JIu?si=aa4e55e8c43b42e2 https://open.spotify.com/album/1zpnkC3MR6hIaVfxgg0KFo?si=144603a550ba4e77 MF DOOM Special Herbs https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1YHFqY4cLcpCxSi4hplSzJ?si=1yVZprcUT_60iNP1iH0dQA MadLib https://open.spotify.com/album/12Ul3nb1lU4EJN8ZFSMHGn?si=fd66f109339f4bf1 2001 Instrumental https://open.spotify.com/album/3t3Ar2cJUVLY6yTRmrezI8?si=c8ada02270cc4774 Still Dre https://open.spotify.com/track/503OTo2dSqe7qk76rgsbep?si=127976cc06164997 Mobb Deep https://open.spotify.com/track/1VIG2mUBL5JoXbcKKXU2af?si=16f0269076bd417e https://open.spotify.com/track/7N1Vjtzr1lmmCW9iasQ8YO?si=9092bd467eb440f8 Milkbone Keep It Real https://open.spotify.com/track/2pFqCPGkedpl5ThtyNvmEG?si=b0fbb4fadd964a9b Wu-Tang https://open.spotify.com/track/119c93MHjrDLJTApCVGpvx?si=fb132632df6e40bd https://open.spotify.com/track/37jaEO9DnuZmpcHPWyBF6A?si=0e95abcd845c48c8 PeteStrumentals https://open.spotify.com/album/3BXHZmPR0u5TBVlxcp4Tjk?si=o2rqbsh4SLibZzP8uW2EvQ Gang Starr https://open.spotify.com/track/30oTS7bm0aH3p7lqjEIu8q?si=e18547386f4e4ef0 https://open.spotify.com/track/3lGBvPUgO7MJltUnBlOpe9?si=5003e42b89dd44fa Pharcyde Runnin’ https://open.spotify.com/track/0XgpiStoxq1IJncYlPrvZ5?si=bb0a40aa4a404ca1 SaulGoodwww.youtube.com/@saulgood_music*Corrected to accurately reflect the name of the freestyler 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:35 Rehearsing for Euro Tour 00:11:56 Moments of Flow: Rick Rubin 00:29:19 Moments of Flow: Nyango Star 00:35:56 Meet the Team - iKaanic asks “Why is Harry so obsessed with practicing?” 00:56:31 Filling Y’all With Joy 01:04:53 Jazz Standards of Rap 01:12:02 Stories of Embarrassment 01:18:46 Fan Submitted Freestyle - SaulGood 01:23:52 Closing Freestyle

  2. 29 jun

    I Tried To Go On Vacation...

    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 SALE https://www.harrymackofficial.com/shows Austin Kleon https://austinkleon.com/ Blackout Poetry https://austinkleon.com/newspaperblackout/ Keep Going https://bookshop.org/a/102858/9781523506644 Steal Like An Artist https://bookshop.org/a/102858/9780761169253 Show Your Work https://bookshop.org/a/102858/9780761178972 Roy Haynes https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roy_Haynes Inspirations - Michael Apted https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inspirations_(film) The Creative Act by Rick Rubin https://bookshop.org/a/102858/9780593652886 Cheyne Jones https://www.instagram.com/cheynejones/ Deusy59 https://www.youtube.com/@deusy59 00:00:00 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

  3. 8 jun

    I Jammed With Norah Jones

    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. _____ 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

  4. 18 mei

    I Opened For Lil Jon In Idaho

    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 _____ 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

  5. 27 apr

    Fear and Excitement For My TED Talk

    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. _____ 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

  6. 13 apr

    How Guerrilla Bars Is Made

    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. _______ 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

  7. 23 mrt

    Own Your Uniqueness

    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

  8. 2 mrt

    NBA All-Star Was Insane!

    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 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

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Harry Mack, multi-talented artist and rapper known for his electrifying freestyle rap videos, explores the many facets of creativity and artistic flow states. Through conversations with notable artists, musicians, and thought leaders, and casual explorations of Harry’s own process, Flow State seeks to inspire the creative spark within.

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    Harry Mack
  • Jaren actief
    2024 - 2026
  • Afleveringen
    39
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