Michael Buble: "I Will NEVER Be Carefree Again!", Rejection, Cancer & Stealing!
- Dec 21, 2023
- 1:31:18
- Full Episode
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00:00 Intro 02:12 Michael Bublé's beginnings 04:24 Your Father. 09:24 Your Grandfather. 12:11 Music Has Been Ingrained in You from a Young Age. 15:21 The First Time Got a Reaction for Your Voice. 17:08 Stealing Elements from Other Artists. 20:37 Ten Years of Being Told No. 23:02 Why Did You Continue After Ten Years of Failure? 27:06 Getting Signed and Releasing Your First Record. 37:16 When Did You Actually Think You'd Made It? 38:46 Have You Ever Been Scared You'll Lose It All? 41:59 Your Son's Cancer Diagnosis. 49:00 What Effect Is This Having on You Now? 51:22 Your Brand: Michael Bible vs. Mike. 59:38 Your Whisk Brand. 01:06:01 Does It Bother You That You're So Synonymous with Christmas? 01:09:15 Starting to Write Original Songs. 01:16:01 What Is the Nature of Living a Good Life? 01:18:41 The Power of TikTok. 01:28:33 The Last Guest's Question.
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Brief Summary
Michael Bublé discusses his music career, family challenges, and the impact of his son's cancer diagnosis on his life and priorities.
Key points
- A Sledgehammer Diagnosis. Michael shares the moment his son's cancer diagnosis changed everything for him.
- The Power of Family Support. Michael reflects on the unwavering support from his family throughout his journey.
- The Long Road to Success. Michael discusses the ten years of struggle before finding success in music.
- The Moment of Clarity. A cancer diagnosis shifted priorities for the speaker, revealing what truly matters in life.
- The Fight for Authenticity. The speaker discusses the struggle of staying true to oneself amidst fame and success.
- The Healing Process. Discussing the ongoing journey of healing after loss.
Episode highlights
- A Sledgehammer DiagnosisMichael shares the moment his son's cancer diagnosis changed everything for him.“If we get out of this, I'm living a different life.”1:10Dec 21, 2023
- The Power of Family SupportMichael reflects on the unwavering support from his family throughout his journey.“I remember holding his clothes and just crying, missing him so much.”8:58Dec 21, 2023
- The Long Road to SuccessMichael discusses the ten years of struggle before finding success in music.“That is the No Man's Land that only passion could make someone wade through.”23:06Dec 21, 2023
- The Moment of ClarityA cancer diagnosis shifted priorities for the speaker, revealing what truly matters in life.“I will never be carefree again in my life and that's okay.”43:35Dec 21, 2023
- The Fight for AuthenticityThe speaker discusses the struggle of staying true to oneself amidst fame and success.“It's so easy to lie to other people but it's even easier to lie to yourself.”48:26Dec 21, 2023
- The Healing ProcessDiscussing the ongoing journey of healing after loss.“Is there still a healing process that needs to happen?”49:32Dec 21, 2023
- Authenticity in BrandingExploring the balance between personal authenticity and brand expectations.“It comes back to this point about authenticity.”51:22Dec 21, 2023
- The Value of MusicExpressing the joy and fulfillment music brings to life.“I love being out with music; it fills me up with happiness.”56:00Dec 21, 2023





