In 2018, along with his bandmate, Adam Horovitz, Diamond co-authored Beastie Boys Book, which told the story of the band in its own words and reached #1 on The New York Times Best Seller list. Mike D formed the Beastie Boys with Adam Yauch, aka MCA, in the early 80’s, winning a number of Grammys and spanning a multi-decade career.
They say, “never meet your heroes”, but Mike D doesn’t disappoint in this smart and thoughtful discussion. Their conversation is wide ranging and covers topics from the role of failure in achieving success to Mike’s personal meditation practice.
Today’s show features one of Dan’s personal musical heroes, Mike Diamond - “Mike D” from the Beastie Boys.
