Flow State with Harry Mack

In episode 35 of Flow State Podcast, Harry Mack talks about preparing for his recent TED performance, wild moments improvising with Marc Rebillet, and taking time to follow your own creative path. In this episode’s Meet The Team segment, short-form video editor Bryan asks Harry what it takes to turn off the impulse to rhyme. Harry answers questions about keeping freestyling fun, mental buffering while flowing off-top, and avoiding overwhelm, before reacting to a fan-submitted freestyle, and closing it out with some bars.
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Show Notes:
TED
https://www.ted.com/
Jacob Collier
https://www.jacobcollier.com/
Marc Rebillet - HARRY MACK IS ON THE STREAM
https://www.youtube.com/live/ggLpFa6CQyU?si=lyX21FUu2047o0ve
Boomtown with Marc Rebillet
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C_8ZigCvtAn/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Euro Tour
https://www.harrymackofficial.com/shows
Lauryn Hill talks about the pressure of making more music vs. creative freedom
https://youtu.be/KM87JhDpZcw?si=JNz5xUEtJkPkL5ae
Lauryn Hill - The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill
https://open.spotify.com/album/1BZoqf8Zje5nGdwZhOjAtD?si=yJIacMpUSu6OYH-Z0u8XvQ
Nas - Illmatic
https://open.spotify.com/album/3kEtdS2pH6hKcMU9Wioob1?si=vBcMnBdMQFCYtqhw12nc3Q
Harry Mack - Contents Under Pressure
https://www.harrymackofficial.com/contents-under-pressure
Joey Bada$$ Impressed By YouTube Rapper Harry Mack's Freestyle
https://youtu.be/-YKaNXIyfD4?si=vw5gcrPbFzJiC3xA
Bryan
https://www.instagram.com/ichbinbryan/

00:00:00 Intro
00:01:10 Fear and Excitement for TED
00:28:03 Moments of Flow: Lauryn Hill
00:38:22 Meet The Team: Bryan - Can You Turn Off Rhyming?
00:48:18 How Do You Keep Freestyling Fun?
00:52:55 Does Your Brain Ever Lag?
01:07:29 How Do You Avoid Being Creatively Overwhelmed?
01:15:46 Fan Freestyle Submission - Shawn Phillips
01:26:11 Closing Freestyle

Harry Mack is BACK with Flow State Podcast Episode 34! This time Harry talks about revolutionizing his time management with the help of a Big Ass Calendar and he discusses his belief that creativity is universal and there’s no wrong way to be creative. This episode’s Meet The Team segment features AxsDeny with a question about how Guerrilla Bars episodes are made. Harry answers burning questions about what exactly is in his backpack, and can Sam with the cam actually read Harry’s mind, before reacting to a freestyle submission and closing things out with some bars.
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Show Notes:
Big Ass Calendar
https://thebigasscalendar.com/
Jesse Itzler
https://jesseitzler.com/
Running Man Festival
https://runningmanfestival.com/
TED - All Of Us 2026
https://conferences.ted.com/ted2026
Euro Tour — **Vienna Show is now sold out
https://www.harrymackofficial.com/shows
Cartoonist Lynda Barry teaches us how to silence our inner critic and draw like a child - Q with Tom Power
https://youtu.be/2CfmeTPQHLE?si=b77X9yK-8Zvs-_oC
Lynda Barry
https://drawnandquarterly.com/author/lynda-barry/
Keith Jarrett Essay
https://nyti.ms/48AWEwr
Victor Wooten
https://www.victorwooten.com/
Harry Mack - Venice Beach Freestyle (Part 1)
https://youtu.be/jjjkAVgMzd4
Harry Mack King Liquor Freestyle
https://youtu.be/4Gl83XjzUKg
Harry Mack Echo Park Freestyle
https://youtu.be/dTPQkEzbRMc
Harry Mack - Santa Monica Freestyle
https://youtu.be/CTlqmmzlDB0
Contents Under Pressurehttps://www.harrymackofficial.com/contents-under-pressure
AxsDeny
AxsDeny.com
https://www.twitch.tv/axsdeny
https://www.instagram.com/axsdeny
https://www.youtube.com/@axsdeny
https://www.twitch.tv/hennsylvania
Harry Mack - SOULilloquies EP
https://youtu.be/F7FsA3JSOHQ
Harry Mack - Rap Coltrane EP | FULLY IMPROVISED FREESTYLE PROJECT
https://youtu.be/rLIkQLj3uJo

00:00:00 Intro
00:01:40 I Got A Big Ass Calendar
00:15:35 Moments of Flow: Lynda Barry
00:27:29 Meet The Team: AxsDeny - How Is Guerrilla Bars Made?
00:49:53 Why Does Harry Always Have A Backpack?
00:51:58 Back On Soulilloquies
01:00:34 Why does Harry twirl his headphone cable?
01:03:37 Can Sam Read Harry’s Mind?
01:13:38 Fan Submitted Freestyle - Jesse L.
01:19:32 How do you avoid saying something you don’t want to say?
01:22:29 Closing Freestyle

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