Charlie Puth: “You have a way of making the heart race”
Sep 14, 2023
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Charlie Puth, a musician and singer-songwriter, joins the hosts on a cozy couch to discuss his time on Sesame Street, his food allergies, the names of his future kids, and his dislike for silence. They also talk about collaborations in songwriting and their preparations for a hurricane, leading to playful conversations about parents' locations and dog names.
Charlie Puth enjoys creating music and spends his days immersed in it, playing the piano and collaborating with friends.
Despite having a sensitive stomach, Charlie Puth loves McDonald's and indulges in it despite his food allergies.
Charlie Puth prioritizes relaxation and silence at home, expressing his disdain for excessive noise.
Deep dives
Charlie Puth's Main Musical Focus
Charlie Puth talks about his passion for music and how he spends his days immersed in it, either playing the piano or creating ideas with friends. The keyboard player also mentions his band and how he loves researching cars and keyboards alongside one another.
Charlie Puth's Personal Life and Interests
In this episode, Charlie Puth reveals some personal details about himself, such as his affinity for McDonald's despite having a sensitive stomach, his dislike for excessive noise, and his preference for relaxation and silence at home.
Charlie Puth's Career and Collaborations
Charlie Puth discusses his music career, including writing songs for other artists like Kid LaRoy and Justin Bieber in the past. He also mentions his music videos and live performances, where he always sings his songs live and engages with his band and audience.
Charlie discusses his musical influences and work process
Charlie talks about his love for synthesizers, specifically the Sequential Circuits Prophet V and the Juno 60. He mentions that famous musicians like Elton John have played on these synthesizers. He also shares that he works out and believes in the importance of taking care of his health. He mentions that his favorite song is the theme song to 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' and talks about how he got his dog named Charlie. He briefly mentions his scar from a dog bite and talks about his upcoming album, 'Lipstick', with a different stylistic direction for him.
Discussion on fame, celebrity status, and personal preferences
The conversation shifts to Charlie's perception of himself as a celebrity and his desire to remain grounded and connected to his friends. They discuss the notion of celebrity and fame and Charlie's journey to success in the music industry, including his breakout hit 'See You Again'. They chat about Charlie's comfort level with being recognized and his thoughts on having an assistant. They also touch on personal topics such as parenting and ask each other questions about their respective experiences.
On a “half couch, half bed” surrounded by keyboards, Bobbi talks with Charlie Puth. After discussing his time on Sesame Street, the two break down his McDonald's order as well as his various food allergies, the names of his future kids, and most importantly his disdain for silence.