The Mindful Punk: Travis Barker on Music, Family & Trauma
Summary
NYT critics John Caramanica and Joe Coscarelli interview drummer Travis Barker about his new Hulu documentary, *Louder Than Fear*. Barker discusses his career spanning punk and hip-hop, his survival of a plane crash, and his journey to sobriety. He also opens up about his marriage to Kourtney Kardashian, their fertility struggles, and parenting in the spotlight.
Topics discussed
Intro and Travis Barker's new documentary
Unexpected collaborations and hip-hop roots
Skate culture, marching band, and musical influences
Physicality of drumming and punk rock versatility
Becoming a visual icon in Blink-182
Reality TV and processing the plane crash
Overcoming fear of flying and therapy
Parenting famous kids and tattoo stories
Co-parenting with Kourtney and flying protocols
Lightning round, snacks, and fashion
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