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

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.

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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

In Episode 28 of Flow State Podcast, Harry goes virtual for the first time, connecting with Manchester-based band OMA ahead of their upcoming appearance at the Anomaly Tour show in London. Known for their signature instrumental covers of '90s hip-hop classics, OMA joins Harry for a conversation about musical influences, making a name through reimagined covers, favorite collaborations, filming in epic outdoor locations, and what’s on the horizon. To close out the episode, Harry freestyles over one of OMA’s signature tracks, blending bars and beats across the digital divide.

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Show Notes:

OMA

https://omaband.com/

B-Bender Guitar

https://www.fender.com/articles/behind-the-scenes/pitch-perfect-a-history-of-the-b-bender

OMA x MF DOOM: Rapp Snitch Knishes (Instrumental Live)

https://youtu.be/acXnctWR23Q?si=5-kKQQD2d72QXF2R

Live OMA Covers | Kendrick Lamar | HipHop Instrumental Mix | Live Beats

https://youtu.be/Sx_BHj6XMrg?si=w3OK-tMpA6Sx7RBZ

Freestyling Over Classic Beats | Harry Mack x OMA

https://youtu.be/54y3DOZnXWk?si=giW_k05z2rN5L1Lu

28 Days Later - UK Urban Exploring

https://www.28dayslater.co.uk/

OMA x Hieroglyphics

https://youtu.be/Wl-Qzvr8ORU?si=f8MQG3D0Y5FZdXtW

OMA - Nujabes feat. Shing02 | Luv(sic) Hexalogy | Live Hip-Hop

https://youtu.be/FGOEMvymSIE?si=Ws2AVMayGsHxW8PW

OMA Meet Bun B (UGK) | Big Pimpin' + Front, Back & Side to Side | Live Hip-Hop Cover

https://youtu.be/fFVpyeHR-KM?si=TVWfrUxthVL1zJAc

Isiah Rashad

https://www.isaiahrashad.com/

OMA Live Covers | DJ Premier Mix | Instrumental Hiphop

https://youtu.be/_UFUTGi5ylU?si=9M1Rx0yM83bNxliB

TIMESTAMPS

00:00:00 Intro

00:02:47 Getting together as OMA

00:03:55 Musical roots and influences

00:08:01 Picking the covers

00:13:54 Original music

00:17:53 Covering complicated modern rap

00:22:43 Recording outdoors

00:28:44 30 minute limit

00:29:48 Collaborations

00:33:48 Touring with Isaiah Rashad

00:39:45 Dream collaborations and future projects

00:46:19 OMA on the Anomaly Tour

00:47:22 Closing freestyle