Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard Mark Ronson Returns
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Sep 3, 2025 
Mark Ronson, a Grammy and Academy Award-winning producer, shares his colorful journey from DJing in 90s New York City to creating chart-topping hits. He reminisces about the joyful tactile experience of vinyl versus digital music. Mark reveals the breakthrough mix that changed his career and discusses his unique perspective on not playing his own tracks to earn crowd respect. Their conversation also touches on memorable childhood moments with celebrities and the evolving nature of musical creativity and identity in the face of personal struggles.
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Surprise Roller Rink Birthday
- Mark Ronson celebrated turning 50 with a surprise roller rink party where he could skate and socialize comfortably.
- The format let him enjoy guests without the pressure of addressing everyone individually.
Use Routine Movements To Regain Confidence
- Use movement and a familiar physical routine to rekindle skill and confidence when returning to a craft.
- Let the memory of the motions restore your emotional readiness rather than expecting feelings to come first.
Returning To Vinyl Rekindles Craft
- Dax Shepard returned to vinyl DJing and felt the physical actions reawaken old emotions and skills.
- He now DJes for younger crowds who never experienced vinyl and enjoys the showmanship of throwing records around.
