Musician John Mayer discusses emotional deference, giving a good show, and his new SiriusXM channel with Conan O'Brien. They also joke about lack of evidence, feelings of inadequacy, and navigating dynamics in the entertainment industry. Humorous discussions include Wheel of Fortune and T-Mobile's coverage on highways. They also talk about creating chemistry, Apple Watch, and unexpected discoveries in a safe.
Comedy environments can sometimes leave performers feeling small and deflated, highlighting the importance of nourishers who give energy and put others at ease.
John Mayer's Sirius XM channel, 'Life with John Mayer,' synchronizes music to the time of day, catering to listeners' moods and activities.
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Summary of Podcast Episode
In this podcast episode, John Mayer and Conan O'Brien discuss their experiences with certain individuals in comedy who leave them feeling small and deflated. They explore the dynamics of comedy environments, including SNL, where a competitive and sometimes too cool for school attitude can thrive. They also touch on the importance of being a nourisher, someone who gives energy and puts others at ease, compared to being a defender who protects their energy. The conversation delves into the insecurities and worries that performers can have, and how audiences look for confidence and a sense of authority. Ultimately, they reflect on the complexities of interactions and the impact they can have on one's confidence and well-being.
Creating a Personalized Music Channel
John Mayer discusses his Sirius XM channel, 'Life with John Mayer,' and explains that instead of being genre-based, the channel is synchronized to the time of day. He believes that algorithm-based playlists can be limiting, so he wanted to create a channel where the music changes depending on the time to match listeners' moods and activities. For example, in the morning, the channel plays upbeat drive-time music, while at night, it features mellow tunes for relaxation.
Challenging Negative Thoughts
John Mayer talks about his experience with cognitive therapy and how writing down negative thoughts and responding to them can help shift perspective. He emphasizes that our thoughts are often irrational or inaccurate and compares our thinking patterns to bad researchers. By challenging and questioning our negative thoughts, we can gain a clearer and more realistic view of ourselves and our accomplishments, leading to improved mental well-being.
Musician John Mayer feels accepted about being Conan O’Brien’s friend.
John sits down with Conan to discuss emotional deference, having a good show versus giving a good show, and his new SiriusXM channel Life with John Mayer.
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