Naked Lunch
Don Was Remembers Brian Wilson, Plus Great Stories about Rolling Stones, Ringo Starr, Bob Dylan, Blue Note & So Much More (Part 1)
August 21, 2025 · 1 hr 22 min
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A legendary producer and Blue Note Records president shares a life in music over Jersey Mike's sandwiches.
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In this episode
- A personal tribute to Brian Wilson from someone who documented his life
- Behind-the-scenes stories about the Rolling Stones, Ringo Starr, and Bob Dylan
- What it actually means to run one of the most storied jazz labels in history
- How a career in music gets built one unlikely connection at a time
About this episode
Phil & David are thrilled to welcome Don Was -- famed record producer, musician and Blue Note Records President -- for Jersey Mike's sandwiches and the first part of an epic conversation about Don's remarkable life in music and all that jazz. They start by paying tribute to the late great Brian Wilson, the subject of Don's brilliant 1995 documentary, "I Just Wasn't Made For These Times." Coming in Part 2: Don talks about working with Bonnie Raitt, The B-52s, John Mayer, Was (Not Was) and much more. To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com.
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About Naked Lunch
Don't you love a great lunch and conversation with an interesting friend? You know, the kind that you talk about for years to come. Phil Rosenthal, creator, and host of Netflix's "Somebody Feed Phil," already knows how to find fascinating people, foods, and cultures.
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