Leslie Odom Jr.

Leslie Odom Jr., best known for playing Aaron Burr in Hamilton, speaks to Bruce Headlam about his career on stage and in music and also his new Christmas album. The Christmas Album is Leslie's second crack at a holiday album but his first time not having to do it on a budget. They also discuss Leslie's favorite Christmas music, what it was like playing a Founding Father as a Black Man, and lessons he learned from the incomparable talents of Nat King Cole and Sammy Davis Jr.Subscribe to Broken Record's YouTube channel to hear old and new interviews, often with bonus content: https://www.youtube.com/brokenrecordpodcastYou can also check out past episodes here: https://brokenrecordpodcast.com/You can find some of our favorite holiday songs + Leslie's new album HERE — enjoy! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leslie Odom Jr., celebrated for his role as Aaron Burr in Hamilton, shares insights from his artistic journey. He reveals how a mentor helped him shift his mindset to respect the industry and prepare rigorously for auditions. Leslie discusses the fears associated with failure and how he learned to advocate for himself while overcoming numerous challenges. He emphasizes the importance of dreaming big and maintaining passion in both career and family life, offering listeners profound life lessons on perseverance and self-discovery.