Michael Diamond

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  1. BOBBYCAST - Bobby, Morgan1 and Mike D Do a Q+A: Favorite Concerts, What They Wish They Were Better At, Why Bobby Blacklists Guests

    DEC 17

    BOBBYCAST - Bobby, Morgan1 and Mike D Do a Q+A: Favorite Concerts, What They Wish They Were Better At, Why Bobby Blacklists Guests

    Bobby sits down with Morgan 1 and Mike D for a laid-back Q+A that ends way more honest than they planned. They trade stories about the best concerts they’ve ever been to, from childhood shows to the ones that still feel unreal. They also admit the things they secretly wish they were better at on the air, off the air, and in real life. Bobby then pulls back the curtain on why some guests get quietly blacklisted from the show, how those decisions are made, and what it takes to get back in good graces. Along the way, there are side trails, a few awkward confessions, and some moments they almost talk themselves out of sharing but leave in anyway. Follow on Instagram: @TheBobbyCast Follow on TikTok: @TheBobbyCast Watch this Episode on Youtube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1 hr
  2. Beastie Boys

    08/12/2024

    Beastie Boys

    Michael “Mike D” Diamond feels optimistically uncertain about being Conan O’Brien’s friend; Adam “Ad-Rock” Horovitz would certainly like to be, but is not yet Conan O’Brien’s friend.   Mike D and Ad-Rock of the Beastie Boys sit down with Conan to discuss the neighborhood and pop culture influences that went into their early work, the shocking truth about gold records, striving to make each other laugh with their music, and remembering bassist Adam Yauch in approaching the 30th anniversary of their multi-platinum album Ill Communication.   For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (669) 587-2847. Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using this show link: https://siriusxm.com/conan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 3m
  3. Beastie Boys and Spike Jonze

    06/23/2020

    Beastie Boys and Spike Jonze

    It's been nearly 35 years since the Beastie Boys released their classic debut album, Licensed To Ill. In this candid conversation, Rick Rubin, who started out as the Beastie's DJ, reconnects with Mike D and Ad-Rock. Spike Jonze, who directed the new Beastie Boys documentary, Beastie Boys Story, also sits in and plays moderator. It's been nearly 20 years since Ad-Rock and Rick have talked and like old friends, they jump right into a slew of inside jokes and hilarious memories of their lives leading up to the release of Licensed to Ill. Subscribe to Broken Record's YouTube channel to hear old and new interviews, often with bonus content: https://www.youtube.com/brokenrecordpodcast You can also check out past episodes here: https://brokenrecordpodcast.com/ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 2m
  4. #256 - Yeardley Smith (the Voice of Lisa Simpson) on Getting Asked To Do The Voice + Wanting to Be On DWTS + Eddie Stubbs on Retiring From the Opry after 25 Years

    08/03/2020

    #256 - Yeardley Smith (the Voice of Lisa Simpson) on Getting Asked To Do The Voice + Wanting to Be On DWTS + Eddie Stubbs on Retiring From the Opry after 25 Years

    Bobby talks to Yeardley Smith, the voice of Lisa Simpson on The Simpsons. She talks about her true crime podcast called Small Town Dicks. Mike D gets to ask her 3 Simpsons questions. She also to Bobby on advice for Dancing with the Stars. Bobby talks to Eddie Stubbs who announced his retirement after nearly a life-long career in country music and more than two decades with the most famed country station in the world 650 AM WSM. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    40 min
  5. Hip-Hop Week: De La Soul / Beastie Boys

    08/31/2023 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Hip-Hop Week: De La Soul / Beastie Boys

    Our hip-hop history week continues, with interviews with two groups known for their clever lyrics and inventive use of samples. First, De La Soul, a group from Long Island, that sampled music from Schoolhouse Rock to James Brown, for their 1989 album, 3 Feet High and Rising. We'll hear our interview from 2000 with De La Soul's Vincent Mason and the late Dave "Trugoy" Jolicoeur. Also from our archive, a 2006 interview with the Beastie Boys: Mike Diamond, Adam Horovitz (Ad-Rock), and Adam Yauch. They had the first hip-hop album to reach number 1 on the pop chart. Yauch died in 2012. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

    47 min
  6. Mike D On: The Value of Failure, the Addictive Power of Adrenaline, and How a Beastie Boy Got Into Lovingkindness

    05/08/2023

    Mike D On: The Value of Failure, the Addictive Power of Adrenaline, and How a Beastie Boy Got Into Lovingkindness

    New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Today's show features one of Dan's personal musical heroes, Mike Diamond — "Mike D" from the Beastie Boys. Their conversation is wide ranging and covers topics from the role of failure in achieving success to Mike's personal meditation practice. They say, "never meet your heroes", but Mike D doesn't disappoint in this smart and thoughtful discussion.  Mike D formed the Beastie Boys with Adam Yauch, aka MCA, in the early 80's, winning a number of Grammys and spanning a multi-decade career. In 2018, along with his bandmate, Adam Horovitz, Diamond co-authored Beastie Boys Book, which told the story of the band in its own words and reached #1 on The New York Times Best Seller list. A limited series of live shows, in which the two brought stories from the book to life, was captured in the 2020 film Beastie Boys Story.  Content Warning: The content is a little mature at points so take care if you're listening with kids. In this episode we talk about: How Mike reconciles the misogyny of the Beasties early work The evolution of the band — and how they freed themselves from feeling imprisoned by their own personas The role of failure in achieving success The value of taking risks in creative endeavors Watching his late bandmate, Adam Yauch, find Buddhism, and how that impacted their music The addictive nature of adrenaline when performing The role meditation and yoga played for Mike as he tried to calibrate the highs and lows while on tour — and how these practices also now play a role in parenting his two kids How he works through self-judgment while meditating How he and the other surviving bandmate, Adam Horovitz, managed their grief in the wake of the untimely death of Adam Yauch And how a Beastie Boy came to embrace, of all things, loving-kindness Full Show Notes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/mike-diamond-597

    56 min
  7. Beastie Boys Made a Movie. We Made a Beastie Boys Podcast. | The Big Picture

    04/27/2020

    Beastie Boys Made a Movie. We Made a Beastie Boys Podcast. | The Big Picture

    That's right, Mike D and Ad-Rock have teamed up with Spike Jonze to make a movie chronicling the history of one of the most important bands of all time: Beastie Boys. Chris Ryan joins the show to talk about the group's history and rank their top-five songs. Then Sean interviews Mike D and Ad-Rock about the film, what late band member Adam Yauch would have thought about the movie, and their favorite fruits during quarantine. Waxin' and milkin'!  Host: Sean Fennessey Guests: Adam "Ad-Rock" Horovitz, Michael "Mike D" Diamond, and Chris Ryan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 28m
  8. Listener Q&A With Morgan and Mike D

    11/23/2024

    Listener Q&A With Morgan and Mike D

    Morgan and Mike D answer listener submitted questions! Mike shares how he’s liking the new studio, his favorite Christmas movie, and his favorite running shoes. Morgan and Mike D both share their top 3 favorite artists right now and where they keep their CMA Awards in their house. Plus, Mike says why he and his wife may not be getting an animal anytime soon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    23 min
  9. How Musicians Stay Fit, Why Meditation Is Crucial, Should You Try To Live Forever, Shroomies & More With Mike D Of The Beastie Boys.

    05/22/2021

    How Musicians Stay Fit, Why Meditation Is Crucial, Should You Try To Live Forever, Shroomies & More With Mike D Of The Beastie Boys.

    BenGreenfieldFitness.com/MikeD Michael Louis Diamond, better known as Mike D, is an American rapper and founding member of the hip hop group Beastie Boys. As part of the Beastie Boys, Diamond rapped, sung, and played drums. In 1979, Mike D co-founded the band The Young Aborigines. In 1981, Adam Yauch, aka MCA, a friend and follower of the band, became their bass player, and on the suggestion of their then-guitar player, John Berry, the band changed their name to the Beastie Boys. By 1983, Adam Horovitz (Ad-Rock) joined, and the Beastie Boys sound began to shift away from punk to hip hop. A friend of theirs, and former podcast guest of mine, New York University student Rick Rubin (aka “DJ Double R”) - who first introduced me to Mike D - was an early turntablist for the Beastie Boys before becoming a world-renowned record producer and label mogul. During our discussion, you'll discover: -Ben and Mike talk about how music relates to health...06:30 -Mike's first experience with the 5 Tibetan Rites...14:20 -How Mike dealt with the physically demanding nature of performance and touring...19:10 -How the discovery of yoga led Mike a new consciousness of health...33:00 -Ben and Mike's discussion on healthy habits during family time ...40:15 -How Mike's meditation practice has evolved and what it looks like now...42:35 -Mike's morning routine...46:45 -Mike quizzes Ben on the best adaptogenic mushrooms...52:20 -Mike's pet-peeve about anti-aging...53:30 -Why having children may result in less of an 'anti-aging obsession'...58:20 -The "non-negotiables" for Mike's spiritual and physical health...1:03:55 -And much more... Episode sponsors: -The Boundless Cookbook -Kion Flex -Chili Technologies -Powerdot -Ra Optics Do you have questions, thoughts or feedback for Mike D or me? Leave your comments at https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/miked and one of us will reply!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 10m
  10. #207 - Top 20 Best Debut Albums Of All Time + New Music Friday

    10/25/2019

    #207 - Top 20 Best Debut Albums Of All Time + New Music Friday

    Bobby, Eddie and Mike D talk about Rolling Stone’s list of the Best Debut Albums of all-time. From The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, The Ramones, The Band and more. Bobby and Mike D also talk about the 3 Biggest Music News Stories from the week. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    25 min
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