#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:
Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.
(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