Iggy Pop, Part 1 | Broken Record (Hosted by Rick Rubin)

Iggy Pop is one of the most outrageous rock ‘n roll frontmen to ever step foot on stage. As the lead singer of The Stooges, Iggy was known for bending and contorting his sometimes-bloodied body while feverishly pacing the stage like a wild animal. Iggy’s 50-year career has been as tumultuous as his performance style. When The Stooges first broke up in the mid-70s, Iggy went solo and recorded a series of albums, some instant classics, others more experimental.
At 75 years-old he’s just released his newest album, “Every Loser.” On today’s episode Iggy shares incredible stories with Rick Rubin about his career. Their conversation was so great that we decided to split it into two consecutive episodes.
Today we’ll hear Iggy reminisce about recording “Fun House” in Los Angeles, and the first time he saw the ocean. Iggy also talks about the tight-knit rock scene in Detroit and how it was in some ways led by a local writer, activist and music manager named John Sinclair. Also, stay put at the end of this episode to hear a song off of Iggy’s new album.
You can hear a playlist of some of our favorite Stooges and Iggy Pop solo songs HERE: open.spotify.com/playlist/27M...
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For generations of music lovers, the liner notes on albums were a central part of the way music was heard. You bought an album and it came with an accompanying narrative: a digression, an aside, a backstory-maybe even an invented history. We intuitively understood that great music required not just listening but conversation between the artist and the audience and the audience and the rest of the world.
Broken Record is a podcast that restarts those conversations-in a world without liner notes-for a new audience of music lovers.
Broken Record is hosted by Justin Richmond with interviews by producer Rick Rubin, writer Malcolm Gladwell, and former New York Times editor Bruce Headlam.
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[@peterj4741]

Iggy’s mind is still as sharp as ever. Incredible

[@MikeTrainormusic]

Loved this, thanks Rick. I understand requests can be irritating, but can you reach out to Tom Waits? I would love to hear from him, and think you'd be the best to interview him. Cheers

[@briankennedy1192]

He'll be in the next cast of interviews.

[@jamesmathew1526]

That would be amazing!!

[@protectourfreedom8221]

Coffee and Cigarettes by Jim Jarmusch, classic

[@igordewit7357]

No man...Tom Waits.....😮‍💨😴😴😞😮‍💨😒🙄😒😞😩😫💤💤🕳️

[@juniemoon1528]

@@igordewit7357 How sad. For you.

[@killyourtvnotme]

Iggy is a great storyteller. He can really paint pictures and remember amazing details. Fantastic

[@juniorjohnson5961]

Just listened to this , I grew up in Monroe Michigan just south of Detroit the Mc 5 & the Stoges , Bob Seger would all play in Monroe or I'd go see them at the Grandy Ballroom & used to go to the house in Ann Arbor & hand out flyers for the White Panther s . This brought back a lot of memories. Iggy forget to mention Goose Lake Rock Festival it was one year after Woodstock what a great time that was ☮️ great interview & God Bless 🕊️

[@scottbegonias313]

I love hearing about the Detroit music history from Ypsilanti‘s greatest son. As a Detroiter all these bands he mentioned and times ,John Sinclair who I met at a MC5 concert at Saint Andrews hall in Detroit..he tapped me on the shoulder and said do you know who John Sinclair is ? and I turned around and looked at him in awe .. I said wow yeah it’s you .. Smiled and shook his hand. Great interview!

[@sicituradastra4295]

Zombie Birdhouse is one of the greatest albums of all time ... Iggy is an authentic poet, musician, and performing artist ... Solid interview by 2 legendary musical historians ...

[@scottycrayon]

I saw iggy pop live at Isle of Wight. None of my mates were interested but I wasn’t missing it for the world. I remember rocking out to the classics and everyone around me was looking at me like I was crazy. Wasn’t even under the influence at the time. Just high on life.

[@user-dc1dr9kr8x]

You put it out there so I must ask......why are you friends with people not interested in iggy pop? Big red flag there lad....cheers

[@scottycrayon]

@@user-dc1dr9kr8x they like new music. It’s not the same

[@Lost_Sound]

In a situation like that, best to Go alone. It might not seem it on the surface but I Guarantee you you’ll have more fun

[@scottycrayon]

@@Lost_Sound I always do my own thing. Too many people miss out on the things they want because they’re too busy trying to please/impress others.

[@matthewanzelone]

I saw him at the Isle of…the Isle of…the Isle of Lucy.

[@fuckugoogle730]

A friend of mine was Danny Sugerman (a dearly missed human being to anyone who knew him I imagine), his two favourite groups were the The doors and the stooges (favorite frontmen was Morrison and Iggy), so great taste of course but worked for and mostly managed the doors most of his life, but when the stooges broke up and no one would touch Iggy, he managed him. Some crazy stories of those days. Iggy actually introduced him to herion, an odd time and relationshio there. But he had crazy stories, not publicly released, about both Jims but he always spoke well of them both. Id love to hear everything Iggy remembers about him. I miss my friend.

[@othervoices76]

I know that Ray Manzarek and Iggy were trying to form a band. I guess they had a falling out and that band became a Nite City.

[@mj.l]

@@othervoices76 Iggy joined the doors briefly

[@MrMotherfuck123]

Fuck Drugs

[@HummusIsYuch]

Absolutely one of the most enjoyable rock n' roll interviews I ever listened to

[@ronnie5129]

Jim Is A Diamond, he changed my life when i was 16 years old at The Grande Ballroom & The Eastown Theater in Detroit, The Stooges Man, Jim did a stage dive and landed on the floor in front of me, and got in my face, i freeked out, and started crawling away, The song was I want to be your Dog, after this show i went home a Different Person, Thank You Jim, may you live another 75 years, Cousin Figel

[@jppryer5982]

Priceless . F ing priceless . Thank you . Can’t wait for part 2

[@abbefolkseger6927]

Stil no Riley Reid RaP :(

[@jppryer5982]

@@abbefolkseger6927 when life gives you lemons , make lemonade

[@abbefolkseger6927]

@@jppryer5982 :)

[@jppryer5982]

@@abbefolkseger6927 that’s what Riley’s tattoo says if life gives …

[@abbefolkseger6927]

@@jppryer5982 As long its HOT ;)

[@macfawlty]

So refreshing to hear someone who knows how to conduct a great interview, notwithstanding Rick’s other formidable talents. With such a long legacy, two parts is very welcome.

[@sevenmileridgeband]

Fantastic. Iggy's insights and memories are and so vivid, and positive. Just a great listen, so full of coll history.

[@chuckabbate5924]

First of Rick,killer interview. You're the best interviewer, second Iggy has memory of everything, he works with two brains. Very astute.

[@kingcormack8004]

The Beatles were the end of the Show Business Era and the Stooges were the beginning of the Rock Era. The context shifted and made everything look different as context shifts do. I'd add that Detroit in the 60s saw the rise of the middle class via automotive wages. Money means guitars.

[@robinwallace1399]

I could listen to Iggy ramble for ages😉 Cheers Rick

[@benjammin4840]

Incredible! Can't wait for pt 2

[@S.J.L]

"I Got a Right" sums up the entire libertarian ethos of Rock & Roll & America. "I'm Sick of You" is one of the greatest male perspective break up songs & tell offs. I saw the video for "I'm a Wild One" when I was 5 & haven't been quite the same since. Thanks, Iggy.

[@Pluralofvinylisvinyls]

libertarians are wimps

[@S.J.L]

@@PluralofvinylisvinylsLibertarian ethos there Pol Pot, you know that feeling you used to have like you could run your own life. You may not think they're as tough as Stalin, Hitler or even "Caitlyn" Jenner but it was many a freedom loving man who fought off the tyrants and gave your pathetic, whiny ass a chance to be free even if you can't handle it. How's your dad?

[@iancunningham5576]

Jim is a great great artist. Whenever my creativity is self questioned. I listen to Iggy and sort my crap out. Quieting the noise and interference in my head.

[@mattjohn4731]

Makes sense to me. He gets me movin and thinkin' etc

[@lennyweinrib9430]

Ian Cunningham Good point, you may have heard his speech at the Polar Awards; the important thing is to have the balls!:)

[@markb7760]

Don't Crap Out !!!!✌️

[@michaelabbott516]

Riveting exchange, Thanks to you both for doing this, so much backstory and I was really loving hearing about the Detroit scene at that time and all the connections with the other bands. The late 70's early 80's Boston Rock scene that I was involved with heavily had a similar vibe with other bands digging what you were doing and vice-versa, which gave you other bands to do shows with. Good Times !! Looking forward to hearing part two. 🧑‍🎤⚡🧡

[@duncanfrere2656]

Fantastic interview! Bring on Part 2~~~!!!

[@Fires755]

Thank you,greatto hear Iggy!!

[@dmsdrumcovers9506]

Priceless!

[@scottbangoarce4836]

Having grown up in SE Michigan/Detroit area in the 60s and 70s, I really enjoyed this.

[@lizbain4753]

How amazing to be alive the same time as Iggy. Such a wonderful person and it's so lovely, hearing him telling his stories. Makes me feel like taking a safe, sweet little nap! Life is good, sometimes ..

[@waakdfms2576]

Thank you, Rick -- you are a master interviewer and have such insightful questions to bring out amazing information from these artists! This was mesmerizing and can't wait for part 2-!! So glad you are doing these, hope you never stop....

[@mrplume2651]

great podcast ! Thanks Rick

[@addisondraper6444]

What a great interview. Thank you.

[@spacerockwizard]

Really great interview! Thank you!

[@Jimmy_Widders_Hunt]

I love this interview. I love Iggy ❤️🐾

[@davidhahnbirds]

Great Stories.

[@slipkik8781]

Iggy pop is top G, without him I wouldn’t have made music

[@davidstanton1261]

Thank you Rick et.al.!! Mr. O has been a huge influence even as a painter! Cheers!

[@MELONenSURPRISE]

Iggy pop is just an honest guy ...that sets him apart from all the other "rock stars"

[@jamesvaporesq]

Beautiful interview, thanks. Jimmy McDonough

[@gerardanthony9834]

Wow! Listened to both segments. Fascinating, funny and most enlightening.

[@juliafox7904]

This is so great- thanks so much Iggy and Rick.

[@markb7760]

This is Great - great memories IgGy !!! Ruben's is Guru of Music. IgGy is The Balls !!!

[@drewa1999]

"Down on the ......beach??" Could you imagine?!? Not only would of this changed the entire feel of the masterpiece that is Fun house, that single lyric would have changed the trajectory of musical history from there on out!! Good call Iggy!!

[@flhxri]

If you have been to silver lake, you would understand down on the beach 🤣🤣

[@drewa1999]

But silver lake isn't on the beach

[@kultw1837]

youtube won't let me add this to playlist to watch later lol, looking forward to being able to listen to the episode

[@Oldfarmrehab]

great interview. I wish the Grande was still open.. it is in disrepair.

[@DukesMusic84]

A match made in musical heaven. I used to see Iggy in NYC by St Mark's place in the 90s and early 2000s, but never got a full sit down with him. Interesting cat he is legendary.

[@sspbrazil]

Iggy always has interesting things to say, I’m from Michigan, but a Genx’er and I always enjoy hearing Iggy talking about the music scene in the Detroit area back then, it was still very vibrant when I was in my teens and 20’s too. Great interview.

[@jordanknapp8061]

I lived in Ann Arbor until I was about 8 or so and I remember my grandparents taking me to silver lake and I’d catch tadpoles there. Always very cool to here these musicians who inspire me all the time walking in the same places I’ve been and seeing how our stories align

[@mickdestiny6542]

Hope the young kids into music are picking up what you're putting out there Rick. Much love to you and your crew..

[@layditms2]

VVhy not all Generations ? 🙄

[@mickdestiny6542]

@@layditms2 i didn't mention generations.

[@layditms2]

@@mickdestiny6542 vvhy not

[@mickdestiny6542]

@@layditms2 because I don't have to.

[@lesaanngaddess]

Loved seeing Iggy and band (with Josh B) promoting his Post Pop Depression album at the Desert Daze festival in CA a few years ago. Amazing show!!!

[@Authorityoneverything]

Thank you Rick and thank you Iggy I love you old heads so much 💗 I'm not so young anymore either I'm 41 grew up here in Philadelphia in the 90s listening to nirvana and the "new " punk lol and classic rock so cool to be able to see hendrix I would give my left nut to see the experience or the band of gypsys love the spiders from Mars album mick ronson is the most underrated guitarist of all time!!

[@grg537]

This is an amazing historical documentary.

[@ferndawg1111]

very cool. i always wondered how the 70's detroit music scene blew up so hot.

[@dwb1919]

This is so damn good ...... Love Iggy / what a Legend

[@mannyespinola9228]

Amazing memory --- for names of people and places and episodic events

[@thekeywitness]

Great to hear about the early days in Detroit-he’s got an amazing memory considering all the substance abuse that went down in his career.

[@7792eric]

Excellent 🔥hoping next episode is on Raw Power!

[@stonedage5087]

Glorious

[@Nudiescorner]

Hi Rick! I used to hang out in the AV room in Long Beach High School. Me and Steve Friedman spent many days after school at his house hanging out. He was such a great guy! Good Memories ❤️

[@topofthemornintoya]

Iggy’s memory is staggering

[@MichaelBrown50000]

Thank you! Good listening!

[@giteducalme]

Iggy is such an amazing observer and still sooo cool. Great interview.

[@ryandudley3616]

Amazing!

[@lindacarol122]

Iggy's Jonathan Ross impersonation cracked me up.

[@clausm2203]

Great interview

[@adamfindlay7091]

Always ❤to hear the most creative I POP doing his thing.😾 & That giddy lusty laugh. He speaks o life/society and our rock culture a true poet view.

[@popsfereal3192]

I could listen to Mr. Osterberg all day.

[@hwb-zalpach]

hello i'm a big fan of mr.Pop from Russia. i seen him 16 times, 11 of which were with both Asheton brothers, so i am very lucky. we had some nice encounters, back in the day, in europe. today i live permanently in a little village, as i am a dog musher. i don't travel, cuz i am the only one to take care of my dogs. last time i seen Iggy was 2017, in Moscow. 2022 there should be a show, but it was canceled, cuz of the war going on. Iggy himself would never cancel a show for political reasons, that's my believe. however internet says that he said "that our thoughts are with Ukraine people, and that's the right thing to do blah blah" so, he probably don't have much to say in that situation but... reading that it was coming from him, is sad. they don't cancel shows in the Us, when America invades Iraq, and other countries. don't the Iraq people matter? so it is really disappointing from from uncle Sam, to not letting Russian people to see mr.Pop again. I lived in the states as a child, and love American culture. Why can't politics just take it outsight, and not interfere in peoples cultural life?

[@mikeburgoyne9133]

What a fantastic interview. Iggy seems like such a wonderful sincere person. Can’t Walt to hear part two.

[@briankennedy1192]

Yes it's awesome he's finally telling his story, captivating, in this iggy bypassed his drug story beforehand, he thought he was finished.

[@sybillenova1465]

Thanks also for ELEVATE PSYCHIATRY...from your new album..ha..ha...!

[@berniedurnheim]

The ocean breeze. 💙

[@caddymaster]

Great podcast Rick! Iggy laid it out PERFECT except you forgot to mention one of the GREATEST singers-songwriters no one ever heard of that came out of Detroit at the same time the early Rock scene was happening. The mysterious legend Rodriguez! Also known as “Sugar Man” his song “Cause” maybe the best song ever of any genre. Zero commercial success. All of his songs are on my Spotify playlist.

[@ohms497]

I just bought Iggy Pop's new album!

[@milenapetrovic2066]

Such a beautiful persona... Warm regards from Serbia.

[@taintedlife2618]

Damn Iggy sounds so joyous ❤ I’m not a big fan but I’ll be seeing him at Cruel World Fest and I’m curious to see what he’ll be doing.

[@WattisWatts]

I finally heard somebody else say what I've been thinking for years, that the early Stones albums with the covers were their best. Thank you Mr. Osterberg (sp?)

[@darylcumming7119]

Thanks.

[@Zopf-international]

The part where he said sometimes you could see horses, and they both seem to get astonished still. That's as human as human can get. A power greater than ourselves.

[@iangillham9647]

Brilliant. Iggy is a great raconteur and still has all his marbles.

[@kicksometennis]

Really pleasant conversation. Both are good. Rick is genuinely interested and Iggy is motivated to tell stories. Knows how to do it - that's probably why Tell Me a Story is one of his best songs. Anyways, thanks a lot. By the way, whoever wrote that the Stooges do not have connections with Afro American music, Rick mentioned reading about that, should check his ears by a specialist. Their LP is all over Bo Diddley. Have a great day wherever you are and keep RnR safe :-)

[@terryjordan9417]

Iggy I loved to hear Iggy Pop he is so cool

[@williamdrijver4141]

Iggy drives one of those classic (convertible) muscle cars. Literally with his left foot out of the window. Never seen anyone drive like that 🙂

[@abubakryasin3997]

this guy is super interesting.....i love to drive across USA with him......

[@shittysunglasses]

Iggy is such a sweetheart

[@quaid667]

34:05 I get that totally. I think about a particular year like 74 and all the albums i love such as Queen's Sheer Heart Attack, Genesis The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway etc and meanwhile at CBGB's are a new band called The Ramones playing a liitle tune they wrote called Now I Wanna Sniff Some Glue. That blows my mind.

[@blakmath2554]

My girlfriend introduced me to John Sinclair in early 2000. We were at the music menu bar in Detroit that night. He mentioned that he was the founder of the Detroit blues society, which I thought was great. I later found out the rest of his history. Nice guy.

[@BBlooger]

Legend.

[@twobraincells4364]

I was sitting here bored as hell and Iggy saved me.

[@leewalker9153]

It aint fair..John Sinclair- in the stir for breathin air -Lennon lyric...but really loved hearing Iggy telling his stories . He is a sweetheart.

[@kwnorton5834]

Trying to get in touch with Jim Keltner. Would love to know his take on current events.

[@caddymaster]

Rick Rubin, Rodreguiz “Sugar Man” is a perfect fit for you to connect with. He’s still doing gigs in small venues.

[@sybillenova1465]

Very nice to hear IGGY talk out from SHANGRILA RANCH Malibu CA. Real good place to be... Lived on HEATHERCLIFF when I arrived in Los Angeles in 1990 to spend three sanctioned yet wonderful decades in LAWOMAN town. Living next to the ocean is a tremendously h e a l i n g ecperience. Can't wait to be back. And now I will listen to Iggx's song WON'T CRAP OUT and silently remember his song SHADES.The latter means a lot to me for personal and artpromotion reasons. Thanks Iggy,for being so strong and keeping on keeping on. Bavaria ,where I had to live since oct.2019 for an inheritance issue is beautiful but v e r y cold in winter .The trauma that king Ludwig II experienced after having been arrested in his brdroom in one of his castles and then murdered by a crazy psychiatrist is l i n g e r i n g over the beautiful SWANLAKE (Starnbergersee) like a curse.asking to be removed. Again t h a n k s IGGY..We now are at the end of the EVENING OF LIGHT (my friend NICO was filmed with you in the video for this song) and a NEW AGE OF EARTH is dawning. Enjoy the UFO s that often show up around POINT DUME !

[@debcamp2359]

Very entertaining . Rick is way good at interviewing.

[@theitineranthistorian2024]

beach culture junkies, circa ‘74 ?, huntington , iggy’s pink trousers were occasionally mentioned.

[@jimimcdonald5466]

14:15 Iggy imitating a Leslie speaker is my favourite thing today!

[@sylviaharing8329]

Hello you 2, I am listening…what a present at this moment…so love Sylvia…❤

[@rustyalertrecords3205]

Beautiful. remember: Iggys Speech on BBC John Peel Lecture about „Free Music in a capitalist Society“ thx

[@Longpigmss]

44:59 "AND QUESTION MARK!" :D

[@libertywilly7519]

An hour we'll spent 👍🤣🤙🤘

[@creepycraig73]

Grifters did a great track called 'Return To Cinder'. I love a good play on words.

[@DK-jg5vk]

Multi purpose room... I remember that.

[@RandyJM21]

Not even a fan, yet i definitely enjoy listening to Iggy Speak without knowing the songs he is referencing , that is Charisma . I made it to 56 with minimal exposure to the music despite very aware of who he is and the persona , ethos to some degree , the Bowie connection , and a level of respect based on his iconoclastic vibe / optics . Listening to this and all the influences and respect for an eclectic group of artists and I admit I wouldnt have expected from what I thought I knew he was about musically which both spoke about in regards to how critics perceived them being void of R&B etc . I need to take a deeper look / listen to see if I was mistaken for not exploring based on minor exposure and only seeing the stage precence / antics which may have over ridden my mind to listening . Growing up wasnt exposed when FM started which was where a lot of where i was exposed if not turned on or some random chance like buying a Frank Zappa album for a buck in grade school at a garage sale because Frank Looked Weird which I liked and then listened to the record and was like WTF how does nobody I know , know what this is . I like the way he broke down the Stones Aerosmith comparison as a Huge early Aersomith fan and fan of the second wave as well , Stones fan who didnt really have a second wave but are the Stones so it doesnt matter really , but interesting take on the old Idea of Aerosmith being a stones rip off that I thought was an overplayed Idea even if not the craziest idea . I just thought most people said front man whith big lips and guitarist with dark hair was the depth of the argument from so many people . I like Both bands which everybody at least knows so its no issue . I woukd give Aerosmith Credit shaking that comparison considering the Stones being MONSTEROUS to the point of people asking Beatles or Stones as a stock peronality test question . Anybody who had big lips was called a mic rip off like David Johansen who might have been a little but still not fair really . Regadless if your first it doesnt mean those after cant be great . Many bands though to similar made there own away and became ver respected . its unfair as everybody stands on everybodies back , the problem is when its so obvious and just not good or lasting in hindsight .

[@Gcssdvnkloiutesc]

“Lust for Life” and “Search and Destroy” are great songs and as good as pop music gets.

[@orenaffias3941]

dear rick rubin you should interview anton newcomb :)

[@auralepiphanies4055]

Def hear James Brown that electric feeling totallyyhyy