Fail Better with David Duchovny

Jeremiah Fraites, co-founder of The Lumineers, discusses creativity, grief, and control. Topics include spirituality through music, childhood dreams, coping with grief through music, and the impact of therapy and boundaries on personal growth.

Fred Armisen grew up idolizing trailblazing musicians, from The Beatles to The Clash and The Talking Heads. But spending his twenties drumming in bands never seemed to land him further than moderate crowds and endless nights loading his gear into the van. In need of a change, he turned to comedy, honing the craft of creating characters we know and love him for, on shows like SNL and Portlandia. I connected with Fred while we were both on set in different locales to discuss his unusual pivot, why he still feels an intense yearning for the music he loves, and the strange intimacy of filming a fight scene. Follow me on Instagram at @davidduchovny. Stay up to date with Lemonada on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia. Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium. And if you want to continue the conversation with other listeners, join the My Lemonada community at https://lemonadamedia.com/mylemonada/ For a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this and every other Lemonada show, go to lemonadamedia.com/sponsors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Actor David Duchovny discusses failures, parenting, and teaching, including a questionable bike lesson. They explore viewing failure positively, American attitudes towards defeat, and David's potential to teach a Kierkegaard class at Yale. The conversation touches on decision-making, learning from mistakes, and the importance of embracing failures in creative endeavors.

Legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk reflects on his groundbreaking '900' trick, discussing the years of trial and error, perseverance, and lessons applied to life off the board. Dive into his relentless pursuit of success and the challenges of aging in the skateboarding industry.

Actor Sean Penn shares insights on his career, childhood in Malibu, and iconic roles. Discussion includes influences from Hollywood legends, pursuit of creativity, and the importance of continuous learning. Podcast delves into the journey of being a squared-away individual in life and the challenges faced in the entertainment industry.

Patric Gagne, a diagnosed sociopath with a new memoir, discusses living without social emotions, failure, and the Zen of sociopathy. The conversation delves into societal norms, family relationships, love, language learning, and parenting challenges. Exploring the spectrum of sociopathy, emotional detachment, and acting, the podcast offers unique insights and personal reflections.

Stephen Dubner, host of Freakonomics Radio, shares his diverse background and discusses the merits of expecting the worst, the trade-offs of nuance vs. novelty as we age, and the importance of continuous learning. The podcast explores the emotional impact of quitting, embracing failure for growth, and the joy of trying new things later in life.

On stage and off, Sarah Silverman is always evolving, whether that’s honing her standup routines or coming to grips with missteps in her past material. We reminisce about our mutual friend Garry Shandling, including the comedy star-studded basketball games he used to host, where I first met Sarah. I also have the pleasure of talking to Sarah about the satisfaction of apologies and the struggle of forgiveness, and I realize, once again, that I extend much more grace to others than I do to myself. Lucky for me, Sarah won’t stand for that. Follow me on Instagram at @davidduchovny. Stay up to date with Lemonada on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia. Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium. And if you want to continue the conversation with other listeners, join the My Lemonada community at https://lemonadamedia.com/mylemonada/ For a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this and every other Lemonada show, go to lemonadamedia.com/sponsors.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Renowned tennis coach Brad Gilbert, known for coaching stars like Andy Roddick and Andy Murray, discusses tactics, mental resilience, and playing against imaginary opponents to improve sports performance. The podcast explores the impact of defeat, resilience in tennis, and lessons in loss and mindset. Gilbert also shares insights on balancing skills in acting and tennis, and navigating defeat and fear through practical tactics.

Dr. Gabor Maté discusses parenting, collaboration, and addiction on this insightful podcast. Topics include healing trauma, understanding addiction as a coping mechanism, and exploring the connection between creativity and life's patterns.