Take Your Shoes Off w/ Rick Glassman Anderson .Paak (+ Special Musical Guest)
Mar 5, 2026
Anderson .Paak, Grammy-winning musician, drummer, and filmmaker, discusses music, directing his film K-Pops, and life on tour. They trade stories about drumming, live performance presence, mixtape-era influences, dating culture, and on-the-spot freestyling. Expect playful banter, jam sessions, and behind-the-scenes anecdotes about creativity and collaboration.
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Use Rhythm To Drop Ego And Focus
- Anderson .Paak says drumming (and playing rhythm instruments) can zero you in and help you drop ego to be present.
- He explains drummers act as the band's clock and foundation, so locking in mentally helps achieve that flow.
Rick's Piano Requires Hearing Himself
- Rick Glassman shares he stopped playing piano because he needs to hear himself to play and can't if others overwhelm him.
- He explains that when playing piano he must prioritize his own sound; hearing others disrupts his ability to perform.
Paak Uses Raya But Prefers Real Life Pickup
- Anderson .Paak says he was married for a long time and has been single roughly two years, using both in-person approaches and Raya for dating.
- He describes mixing old-school walk-ups with modern apps and still enjoying meeting people in real life.