Tetragrammaton with Rick Rubin

Rick Rubin barely talks on his own podcast, and that's exactly what makes it so good. The legendary music producer -- the man behind albums for Johnny Cash, Jay-Z, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Adele -- approaches conversations the way he approaches the studio: by creating space for something real to happen. His guests do most of the talking, and Rubin listens with the kind of patience most interviewers can't manage. Tetragrammaton features long-form conversations with notable figures from music, literature, science, philosophy, and business. Guests like David Whyte, and thinkers from dozens of other fields sit down for unhurried discussions that regularly stretch past an hour. The topics range from love and mortality to the mechanics of artistic process. Rubin's questions tend to be sparse but precise, and he has a gift for drawing out the most human, unguarded moments from people who are used to giving polished interviews. With about 170 episodes, a 4.5 rating, and over 1,000 reviews, the show has found a devoted audience. Some listeners have raised questions about guest diversity, which is worth noting. But the core appeal is undeniable: this is what happens when one of the most creatively influential people alive gets genuinely curious about other people's inner worlds. Episodes arrive weekly to biweekly. If you liked Rubin's book The Creative Act, this podcast extends that philosophy into real conversation.