I’m a long time fan of Rick Rubin’s work but I draw the line at a 2+ hour episode with Peter Thiel, a billionaire who calls r@pe belated regret. Do better, both of you.

I like listening to Rick but I can’t anymore. Raw milk? Really? I don’t want tuberculosis in my bones, lol. Pass.

90% of the guests are men. That makes a statement. My statement is no thanks.

Too many ducks on the dance floor

More women, please.

Every week I learn and relax at the same time

Of 83 episodes so far, there are only 10 women interviewees. It feels irresponsible to only listen to men, and this imbalance seems to belie everything that Rick Rubin wants to represent. How has this gone unnoticed by the producers/engineers/Rubin himself? It is difficult to take this podcast seriously.

I enjoy this podcast for many reasons, one being that Rick is not afraid to interview anyone about anything. Topics that are otherwise controversial, Rick has a disarming way of asking questions and allows me to listen without judgment, even when I don’t necessarily subscribe to that the interviewee is promoting. It’s simply fun to listen to different perspectives than my own. Our current society is so quick to pick sides. Not here. I can just listen and think.

I learned about Rick Rubin via his book on creativity (which was amazing) and was happy to see he has a podcast. The podcast is fantastic, but what is blowing my mind are the great ads with music from some of my favorite commercials and soundtracks from the 60s.

More womennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

Crazy to hear Jim again. And wow Rick sure has improved his interviewing skills over the years

While listening to the episode with Joe Sabia, he asks Sabia what his favorite piece of classical music is and then proceeds to play Liszt for us, the audience, bringing us into the moment with them. Thank you.

The best of the best. A true and pure delight. Thank you 🙏🏼

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I’ve been a fan of Rick Rubin’s record production expertise for years, and a few years back Rick went on Joe Rogan. It appears that Rick caught the podcast bug, and has created a fabulous one of his own. His guests are diverse, the questions seem like Rick is asking questions that his listeners want the answers to, and his legendary listening skills allow his guests the chance to answer the questions fully. An essential podcast in my rotation!

Some of the best episodes in all of podcasts are here- Uncle Jack and Huberman, Uncle Jack and RFK Jr, Uncle Jack and Bill Gifford, solo Huberman- great section of explaining the Silo and behind the scenes of Science. Rick is on it Ryan From the Spectrum: Finding Superpowers with Autism

Amazing skills as an interviewer and a deep respect for and connection to his guests.

I like how Rick hangs back and gives the floor to the interviewee. No long intro, just straight to point.

Love your relaxed approach to your show, but Downey comes across as playing a character. He is obviously a great talent, but he never expresses how he really feels ie joy , fear or happiness, also I am sure he doesn’t care about my opinion. Keep up the great show. Please interview Donald Fagan. Thanks

Rick is the best interviewer out there. His voice is so calm. He asks very thought-provoking questions and never interjects. It’s rare these days to hear a podcast interview where the interviewer allows the interviewee to completely flesh out their responses to every question without an interruption. His interviews are always very curious, open, and transparent. Appreciate you, Rick.

I had never heard of Ian and this was by far one of the most insightful interviews. It was like bringing the future into the present which was also somewhat terrifying. Rick you were masterful in breaking down complex ideas and not allowing Ian to move on until you understood them which was great for your audience. Unintentionally I think without saying it exemplified that passion+hard work + curiosity + no fear of following your gut = incredible success but more importantly given the world many gifts that otherwise would not exist. Art, music, books, technology….I am so glad that being pioneering in so many ways have given both of you the rewards and recognition for your contributions to society.

Deeply appreciating how elegant this podcast feels as they discuss the artistic process of creation, WHATEVER that looks like for the episode

Allowing Lucy to advertise on this show is unacceptable.

I really enjoy Rick Rubin's interviews. His book is terrific. Keep it going! Some of the interviews are great. For example: Nick Cave Andrew Hickey Peter Asher Trent Reznor Others less so: Andrew Huberman (okay we get it, you used to be into The Clash and skateboarding. No need to keep repeating! Not to mention Rick couldn't get a word in) Rick's interviews with the John, Anthony, Flea, and Chad from the Red Hot Chili Peppers on his Broken Records podcasts are outstanding!

Limited view of who is creative. Virtually no women interviewed in the entire series. Looking for balanced representation of new ideas.

I’m a curious observer of nature. Loved the conversation here. One question for Uncle Jack; the naked mole rat is known as one of the longest lived mammals. Yet they spend most of their lives below ground, away from the light, and appear to have little melanin. Understand mouse/rat biology is a little different due to telomere length but how does the mole rat fit into the melanin theory Jack explained? Thank you

A little guest dependent, but overall, a well produced podcast where you may learn something. Rick tends to describe everything as, “beautiful” or “interesting” or “incredible,” but what can you do, the man is from another planet. Creative direction for ad reads and overall tone of the show is impressive. Great sleep aid.

I love Rick Rubin and love the episodes I’ve listened to but would love to hear more women creatives interviewed. 4 women in the past year and 49 men interviewed.

Brilliant.

As I listen to each episode they each add another layer to the cake that is my brain. Adding a piece to the universal puzzle. Cutting through the underbrush of reality revealing the paths that lead to more understanding. This podcast gets my internal soup to a rolling boil.

Ive been deepening into the mystical and creative soul expression expansion journey of awakening the last few years. Earlier this summer I bumped into a woman at the lake who told me about your book. Profound thank you for writing it. I have been an artist my whole life born to a family of famous artists and breaking through my own self judgements around one form of expression versus expansion of all forms. Been a wild trip! I look so much into astrology human design gene keys and typology to help me understand myself and am so delighted to find the first podcast with this rad astrologer and ab interview w Richard Rudd! Can’t wait to dig into all of these. Into the mystical we goooo! Big hugs! Vanessa

I just wanted to give a five star review to annoy all the pretentious toolbags’ reviews, and those who said he needs more women. Stop trying to make this podcast something it’s not.

Otherwise, thoughtful conversations.

Love Rick Rubin and many of his guests, but the disproportionate amount of women being given a platform here is jarring. Can you not find women artists who are shaping culture? If not, it’s because they aren’t being given a voice by productions like this. Really hope to see a more equitable distribution of guests here in the future.

Every week I’m excited to see who is next and every week, it’s another male. Really? Are all the women booked or you just don’t find women inspiring? I love Rick’s work with female musicians so it’s interesting (and perplexing) that when he gets to highlight his own personal inspiration and curiosities via his personal project podcast, he only highlights other men. Edited to add: 16 episodes in. 1 female guest so far. Tone deaf. Edited to add again: 47 episodes in, 3 female guests so far. A whopping .06% of his guests are women 🙄 Do better dude

Love this show. Please interview more women. Paula Scher isn’t the only one!

Rick, we love you, but what’s the deal with all the white men?? Remember: a woman birthed you all= the ultimate creative act! So give us a break, expand your mind, and be more inclusive in this great endeavor. As a pioneer of Hip Hop we expect more from you!

Where to begin? The rawness of this interview astounded and delighted me. The way these two talk about music and film and the experience and creation of these art forms… I cannot quite find the words. One of the best and most candid and genuine interviews I have ever heard–seemingly without excess fluff and “inspirational” intention, I have been profoundly inspired nonetheless. Thank you, Edward and Rick.

For god’s sake. This is an interviewer who is either stubborn, dumb, or misleading about what kind of show this pretends to be. How can you honestly have a show about creating and building without women??? Sure there were 3, but c’mon. This ratio is deliberate. I have so many questions about Rick and his influence now.

Great interviews but seeing how there’s only been 3 women on in nearly 40 episodes is pretty sad. My rose colored lens of Rick Rubin are starting to fade and I see him in a different light. I realized he favors men in the interview with Rosalía where he said working with woman is worse because they’re always so controlling, and when she disagreed and said she had the opposite experience he had nothing to say.

I enjoyed this for a minute but there is simply not enough diversity which is disappointing covering the realm of creativity, the realm of creation. As a woman of mixed race it’s difficult to ignore conversation after conversation of white men conversing amongst themselves.

Love the candid relaxed conversations.

Guests were “interviewed” and “platform” was a noun? Keep the great stuff coming!

One of most fascinating podcasts out there. RR knows how to listen and is a great interviewer. Asks great questions.

Feeling grateful (and always reassured) by you and how openly and honesty you share your work, your awareness and purpose.

fave new podcast. thank u rick

Thanks Rick , I really like your show

How good this podcast is! RR is so insightful and interesting. Years from now, people will realize what a genius he is!

Saw a review awhile back that pointed out he only had 2 female guests out of the entire episode roster. That was an immediate red flag but I stuck around to see if he’d integrate the feedback— nope! It’s giving misogyny. I also just saw footage that he was IN THE ROOM when Kayne illegally recorded his conversation with Taylor Swift (to twist her words, paint her as a liar & ruin her career). AGAIN, *it’s giving misogyny.* I thought I found my new muse when I read the creative act but….. the DISTASTE. 🤮

I love the conversation form of this podcast, especially featuring people you don’t get to hear these kinds of conversations from. But, it makes me uncomfortable that’s there’s been almost no women? It doesn’t really make sense that this platform can’t be diverse. We have enough male driven media, and I think this was a good opportunity to explore something else. Instead I have been disappointed and this feels like a really good idea that now doesn’t feel authentic.