Broken Record - Beastie Boys and Spike Jonze

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🗓️ 16 July 2020

⏱️ 61 minutes

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We're bringing you a special episode today from our friends over at Broken Record! We had an amazing interview with Rick Rubin, and wanted to share a piece of his world with all of you! Enjoy this special discussion between the Broken Record team and the Beastie Boys and Spike Jonze!

"It's been nearly 35 years since the Beastie Boys released their classic debut album, Licensed To Ill. In this candid conversation, Rick Rubin, who started out as the Beastie's DJ, reconnects with Mike D and Ad-Rock. Spike Jonze, who directed the new Beastie Boys documentary, Beastie Boys Story, also sits in and plays moderator. It's been nearly 20 years since Ad-Rock and Rick have talked and like old friends, they jump right into a slew of inside jokes and hilarious memories of their lives leading up to the release of Licensed to Ill.

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0:00.0	It's been almost 35 years since the Beastie Boys released the all-time classic licensed to ill.
0:06.1	And while some of the records lyrics and antics sound as dated as a Porky's movies,
0:10.0	the album is still exceptional.
0:13.0	For Beastie Boys fans, licensed to ill is a glimpse into the lives of MCA, Ad Rock, Mike D, and their first DJ and producer, Rick Rubin.
0:22.0	Their debut album is a pastiche of Insight. first DJ and producer Rick Rubin.
0:22.8	Their debut album is a pastiche of inside jokes and musical inspiration
0:27.2	pulled from the classic rock and hip-hop records they listen to
0:30.1	in Rick's college dorm room.
0:32.0	Rick recently connected with Mike D, Ad Rock, and Spike Jones,
0:35.5	who directed the new Beasties documentary.
0:37.9	With Spike playing moderator,
0:39.3	they teleport back to the early 80s
0:41.2	and talk about their lives leading up to the release of licensed
0:44.2	to ill. It's all here, the inspiration behind Brass Monkey, Rick's infamous Bubble Machine,
0:50.6	and why DJ double R bailed on the Beastie's first big break.
0:54.8	Opening up for Madonna on her like a virgin tour in 1985.
0:59.2	This is Broken Record.
1:03.0	Liner Notes for the Digital Age.
1:05.0	I'm Justin Richmond.
1:07.0	It's been about 20 years since Rick and Adam Horvitz have talked and like most
1:15.4	Zoom calls their reunion gets off to a glitchy start. Mike D kicks things off.
1:20.8	Oh, there's Adam. Hi. Oh, is Adam? Hi.
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