Flow State with Harry Mack

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.

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SHOW NOTES:
Top 20 Most Destructive Wildfires
www.fire.ca.gov/our-impact/statistics
Nothing Is Permanent | Flow State with Harry Mack #29
https://youtu.be/LLa6TBZNfk8
J.R. Ward
https://jrward.com/
The Singles Deluxe
https://www.harrymackofficial.com/the-singles-deluxe
GET OVER HERE! | Harry Mack Behind The Bars 016
https://youtu.be/ubDa_46t_9c?si=G35pLygZ6LY9jqc_
Scratch
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scratch_(2001_film)
Blackalicious - Blazing Arrow
https://open.spotify.com/album/0DyXkWHnFMIJSuHfLgNfcc?si=UREkll9GTyuw_GVIquhu3Q
Music Millennium
https://musicmillennium.com/
Crystal Ballroom
https://www.crystalballroompdx.com/

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00:00:00 Intro
00:03:39 Moving Again
00:20:28 Moments of Flow: J.R. Ward - Invest The Time
00:34:57 Managing Self-Censorship
00:41:56 Pushing Through Mental Fatigue
00:56:05 Falling in Love with Hip-Hop
01:02:49 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:
Iconoclast
https://www.harrymackofficial.com/iconoclast
Branford Marsalis
https://www.branfordmarsalis.com/
Marsalis Family
https://marsalismusic.com/marsalis-family
Art Blakey
http://artblakey.com/
Philly Joe Jones
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philly_Joe_Jones
Papa Jo Jones
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jo_Jones
Big Sid Catlett
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sid_Catlett
Kenny Clarke
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenny_Clarke
Todd Bishop
https://www.instagram.com/bldg17/
www.toddbishop.co
Omegle Bars 18 (with Di3sel Optic)
https://youtu.be/VBBMfHGMs7Isi=0EbPR0rvEIVvCOyQ&t=785
Kendrick Video
https://youtube.com/shorts/91G9Y4Fj_Ls
Drive-By Freestyles In NYC - Nobody Saw It Coming
https://youtu.be/iwitE5_mW60
Harry Mack Turns Up The SEC Championship Tailgate | Guerrilla Bars 73
https://youtu.be/WUmFHa73rDI
The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron
https://bookshop.org/a/102858/9780143129257
My Most Embarrassing Moments in Freestyle | Flow State with Harry Mack #39 (Saul Good Freestyle)
https://youtu.be/MfLYdyw2CEs?si=hqSCrIALviYg-Ahw&t=4780
Wozz Beats
https://www.youtube.com/@wozzbeats/videos

Timestamps
00:00 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 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

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.

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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

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.

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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