Flow State with Harry Mack

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

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.

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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

In Episode 31 of Flow State Podcast, Harry returns with a solo episode centered on longevity, mindset, and growth through different seasons of life. He reflects on aging in hip-hop and the importance of taking care of his body so he can keep performing at a high level for years to come. Harry answers fan questions about whether certain words naturally steer his freestyles in predictable directions, the core skills every great freestyler should develop, and how he works to maintain a healthy work-life balance while staying creatively sharp. After reacting to a fan-submitted freestyle, he closes out the episode the way he always does—with an off-the-dome recap freestyle that ties it all together.

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SHOW NOTES
New Blue Sun - Andre 3000
https://open.spotify.com/album/33Ek6daAL3oXyQIV1uoItD?si=QIQBrDK7S0CMJoQPpd0rrQ
Pharrell Replies To Fans Online | Actually Me
https://youtu.be/eRefd27Y3Vk?si=FUEXxLhrEgstj_Mh
Charlie Parker Omnibook
https://bookshop.org/a/102858/9781458440778
Effortless Mastery by Kenny Werner
https://kennywerner.com/effortless-mastery
Artist, Craftsman Entertainer - The Burden Of Success (Flow State Episode 23)
https://youtu.be/NNQ9w9h8EZk?si=pvBVmQNYrBCBOlEB&t=2544
Setup Punchline Foundation - Performance vs. Practice (Flow State Episode 15)
https://youtu.be/LSaCtbrUE_c?si=IZX626MTCxt97aBt&t=2310
How To Get Better At Freestyle Rapping - Setup, Punchlinehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KP5kZreliBI
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00:00:00 Intro
00:01:57 Aging in Hip-Hop
00:29:53 Eliminate All Distractions
00:36:56 Q1: Do certain words always pull you in the same direction?
00:49:22 Q2 Part 1: What are core abilities for a pro freestyler?
01:11:03 Q2 Part 2: Are craftsman and artist traits the most important?
01:17:27 Q3: What’s your take on work-life balance?
01:25:18 Freestyle Submission - Tyler D.
01:31:54 Closing Freestyle

In Episode 30 of Flow State Podcast, Harry returns from hiatus with a solo episode full of reflections and updates, sharing how recent major life changes have shaped his perspective and creative process. He talks about why failure and experimentation are essential to making meaningful art, and how embracing both has helped him continue to grow as an artist. Harry answers fan questions about cultivating creativity in childhood, avoiding creative overwhelm, and sharpening free association skills. He reacts to a fan-submitted freestyle, then closes out the episode with a recap freestyle, bringing everything together in classic Flow State fashion.Show Notes:

New Years Rocking Eve Performance
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DERIB1aPg79/

Why Creatives Must Be Allowed To Do Bad Work (David Sylvester)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwBejDxTHFY

Harry Mack - "Bounce House" Car Freestyle
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqGThHzAilw

Orff Instruments
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orff_Schulwerk

Should I Write This Rhyme?
https://www.harrymackofficial.com/should-i-write-this-rhyme

Treat It Like A Hobby
https://www.harrymackofficial.com/treat-it-like-a-hobby

March On
https://www.harrymackofficial.com/march-on

Back To The Program
https://www.harrymackofficial.com/back-to-the-program

Freestyle Medicine | Harry Mack x UCHealth
https://youtu.be/jR5amJbKr_g

UCHealth Freestyle Medicine Playlist
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtzi2XpYJaIa41TbVA6J3pUCxx07763aC&si=UvtCWtER7FWOl7yk

00:00:00 Intro
00:00:29 Life Updates
00:09:43 David Sylvester on Artistic Expression
00:25:16 Q1: How did you develop creativity in childhood?
00:36:16 Q2 Part 1: How do you not get overwhelmed?
00:42:39 Q2 Part 2: How do you choose paths?
00:45:45 Q3: How do you improve free association?
00:59:31 Q4: UCHealth Collaboration
01:07:16 Freestyle Submission: Jacob D
01:16:17 Closing Freestyle

In Episode 29 of Flow State Podcast, Harry hosts a special solo episode marking the end of an era—the final session in his longtime studio. He reflects on nearly four years of creativity within those walls, from recording early EPs to filming over 50 episodes of Omegle Bars, and celebrating over a year of the Flow State podcast. With change on the horizon, Harry shares his thoughts on impermanence and how every transition brings a chance to grow. As always, he closes the episode with a freestyle, sending off the space the best way he knows how.
Anomaly Tour 2025 Tickets On Sale NOW:https://www.harrymackofficial.com/shows

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SHOW NOTES
Moving Into My New Studio! | Harry Mack Behind The Bars 004
https://youtu.be/XmvEQ0fMTjI

The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday
https://bookshop.org/a/102858/9780735211735

The Singles Deluxe
https://youtu.be/1JBQEZu2f7c?si=FxlvHd3cLSJh-SFQ

Rap Coltrane
https://youtu.be/rLIkQLj3uJoSoulilloquieshttps://youtu.be/F7FsA3JSOHQ

Awards (feat. Harry Mack) - Sur Jazz
https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/surjazz/awards-feat-harry-mack----Timestamps00:00:00 Intro00:00:24 Adjusting to the studio 00:10:19 Lessons from big changes00:35:15 Bringing back Omegle Bars00:40:40 Anomaly Tour rehearsals00:44:11 Rap Coltrane and Soulilloquies00:51:10 Looking back at Flow State00:53:28 How Harry has changed00:58:08 Closing Freestyle