Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard Jonas Brothers
May 22, 2023
The Jonas Brothers—Kevin, Joe, and Nick—share their unique journeys in music and family. They dive into how their upbringing shaped their spirituality and spotlight the ups and downs of growing up in the public eye. The brothers reveal their most embarrassing performance moments and the complexities of sibling dynamics in their band. The discussion touches on parenthood's impact on their perspectives and the evolution of their music, including the inspirations behind their latest album. Heartwarming and humorous, their banter offers a glimpse into their close-knit bond.
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Faith Evolved Into Personal Spirituality
- The Jonas Brothers describe leaving the church community as a catalyst for questioning faith and identity.
- They separated institutional religion from a personal relationship with God and learned from other faiths.
Nick's Early Broadway Break
- Nick got cast into musical theatre at age seven after a neighbor suggested his mom see a manager.
- That early Broadway exposure launched the brothers into performing and family auditions together.
Live TV Mishap Shaped His Pressure
- Nick describes multiple live-performance collapses that led him into therapy and self-doubt.
- He remembers blanking onstage and obsessing over how to have handled it better.