#290 – Dan Reynolds: Imagine Dragons

Dan Reynolds is the lead singer of Imagine Dragons, one of the most popular bands in the world. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:
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Imagine Dragons Website: https://imaginedragonsmusic.com/

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OUTLINE:
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(00:00) - Introduction
(08:29) - Programming
(27:30) - Johnny Depp and Amber Heard
(32:23) - Las Vegas
(37:25) - Spirituality
(40:38) - Ayahuasca
(50:56) - Depression and fame
(54:40) - Introvert
(1:07:19) - Advice from Charlie Sheen
(1:19:58) - Making music
(1:32:33) - Lesson from Rick Rubin
(1:38:34) - Believer
(1:46:05) - Father son relationship
(1:47:22) - Dan's first song
(1:51:34) - Cat Stevens and Harry Chapin
(1:56:17) - Advice for young people
(2:04:49) - LGBTQ
(2:09:11) - Religion
(2:13:53) - Meaning of life
(2:17:02) - Dan sings