The INSANE Musical Mind of Chris Thile

In this episode, we hang out with MacArthur “Genius” Fellow and multiple Grammy-winner Chris Thile—founding force behind Nickel Creek and Punch Brothers. We get up close and personal with his mandolin, uncover how he dreams up those mind-bending compositions, and hear the wild stories that shaped his career.

From dissecting his creative workflow to exploring the unique techniques he’s developed on the mandolin, Chris pulls back the curtain on how he stays inspired and innovative after decades in the acoustic music scene.

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