Best Of: Flea / Nick Offerman
5/2/202649 min
Flea co-founded the Red Hot Chili Peppers in 1982. The bass/trumpet player spoke with Terry Gross about how his music and his life have changed. “Thank God I've changed. I was a lunatic. I was 19 going on 10.” He has a new solo jazz album called ‘Honora.’
Also, we’ll hear from Nick Offerman. He stars in the new series ‘Margo's Got Money Troubles,' about a bright college freshman who gets pregnant and decides to keep the baby. Offerman plays her estranged father, a former pro wrestler who comes back into her life to help. The ‘Parks and Rec’ actor spoke with producer Ann Marie Baldonado about transforming for the role.
TV critic David Bianculli will review Zach Galifianakis’ new gardening show.
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Terry Gross· Host0:14
[upbeat music] From WHYY in Philadelphia, I'm Terry Gross with Fresh Air Weekend. Today, Flea. He co-founded the Red Hot Chili Peppers in 1982.
Flea· Guest0:25
From the first time we stepped on stage, we were intent on being the wildest band that ever existed on this planet.
Terry Gross· Host0:32
We'll talk about how Flea's music and life have changed.
Flea· Guest0:35
Of course I've changed, and thank God I've changed. [laughs] I was a lunatic. I was, you know, 19 going on 10.
Terry Gross· Host0:43
Also, we hear from Nick Offerman. He stars in the new series Margot's Got Money Troubles. It's about a bright college freshman who gets pregnant and decides to keep the baby. Offerman plays her estranged father, a former pro wrestler who comes back into her life to help. Offerman is best known for playing Ron Swanson in Parks and Recreation. And Zach Galifianakis has a new gardening show, and David Bianculli has a review.
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