Jack Johnson

In a captivating conversation, Jack Johnson, the laid-back singer-songwriter and filmmaker from Hawaii, shares how surfing shapes his identity and influences his music. He reminisces about his childhood inspiration from surf legends and discusses the evolution of his songwriting process, balancing creativity and reflection. Johnson reveals the significance of pre-show rituals and camaraderie with his band, and delves into the deep emotional ties between music, grief, and surf culture. He emphasizes the importance of ocean conservation, intertwining nature with artistic expression.

Explore the stories of heavyweight boxer Jack Johnson, sprinter Wilma Rudolph, and basketball player Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf, who used their platform to protest racial injustice. From Johnson's rise to Rudolph's perseverance and Abdul-Rauf's political awakening, these lesser-known stories of black athlete activism shed light on the current debate sparked by Colin Kaepernick.

Musician and singer-songwriter Jack Johnson joins Zane Lowe to discuss his album 'Meet The Moonlight', his relationship with his dad, parenthood, touring again, and the creation of his first full-length release in five years. They also dive into topics such as guitar sound and chords, the process of songwriting and finding inspiration, living in the moment, navigating change and fatherhood, inspiring creativity and challenging norms, and the process of creating and knowing when to stop.

Delve into the captivating life of Jack Johnson, the first Black American heavyweight champion. Explore his rise to fame, the controversy surrounding his Cafe de Champion, and the legal battles that marked his legacy. Uncover the challenges and triumphs of this iconic figure in boxing history.

This 2012 episode from previous hosts Sarah and Deblina discusses how during Jack Johnson's time, the heavyweight championship was unofficially a whites-only title. Despite discrimination, Johnson became the first black heavyweight champion, but some questioned his legitimacy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.