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