Tetragrammaton with Rick Rubin

Rick Rubin pulls your thinking to place you'd never go on your own. He says things that make you question everything

I started listening years ago when Rick had anti mainstream guests like brave people pushing back against big pharmaceutical & also loved the music artist guests! But like 18 outta last 20 episodes have been CEO’s of huge corporations. It just feels like a hard shift and not a good one sadly. Nothing wrong with bringing on different kind of guests but when it’s 95% of episodes these mainstream opposite of early shows vibe, it’s a true bummer! In 2024 I’d give this 5 stars, for 2026 I give it 2 outta 5!

Sad to see what happens to some people when they reach a certain level of success and esteem. But not surprising.

I have listened to probably 10 Tetragrammaton podcasts - and in every case, I have learned so much. Rick is an amazing listener. He’s a sensitive, authentic, and extraordinarily tuned-in interviewer, allowing people to share from a deep place within themselves. And he rests with ease in the silences. In this one, Kelly Wearstler - I mean wow. Her responses basically ooze with creativity, honesty and skilled expertise. It was a joy to hear her talk about what she does, and to hear her genuine approach to every question, design idea, coming from a consistent place of openness. Based on how she thinks about each part that goes into a room/home/hotel/historic spot, her connection with nature, and her appreciation for learning from all her clients and other creators, it’s no surprise that she creates such phenomenal spaces. I could listen to this kind of interview all day long.