Al Pacino is a screen and stage actor. Emerging from New York’s underground theater scene in the 1960s, he refined his craft under mentors including Lee Strasberg and Charlie Laughton. Best known for his iconic portrayals in The Godfather trilogy, Scarface, and more recently, House of Gucci, he is cited as one of the most respected actors of his generation. In his career spanning over five decades, Pacino has earned an Academy Award for Scent of a Woman, two Tony Awards for his stage work, and two Emmy Awards for his television roles. In addition to his on-screen appearances in television and film, Pacino has also taken on various directorial and production roles, and he currently serves as co-president of The Actors Studio alongside Ellen Burstyn and Alec Baldwin. His New York Times bestselling memoir, Sonny Boy, serves as a reflection of his life, craft, and the roles that shaped his extraordinary career.
------
Thank you to the sponsors that fuel our podcast and our team:
Squarespace
https://squarespace.com/tetra
Use code 'TETRA'
------
Vivo Barefoot
http://vivobarefoot.com/tetra
Use code 'TETRA25'
------
LMNT Electrolytes
https://drinklmnt.com/tetra
Use code 'TETRA'
------
Athletic Nicotine
https://www.athleticnicotine.com/tetra
Use code 'TETRA'
------
Sign up to receive Tetragrammaton Transmissions
https://www.tetragrammaton.com/join-newsletter
--------
1:31:54
UNEXPECTED CONVERSATION: Orson Welles
In this episode, Rick connects with writer, director, and actor Orson Welles. His work spanning the worlds of radio, television, film, and theatre, Welles is widely regarded as “the ultimate auteur.”
--------
41:16
RZA
RZA is a rapper, producer, composer, actor, director, and the creative mastermind behind the hip hop group Wu-Tang Clan. Since the group’s classic 1993 debut, Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), he has produced the most albums for the group and its respective members, pioneering a style rooted in stark booming beats, vintage soul samples, and gritty narratives. Beyond Wu-Tang, RZA launched the horrorcore group Gravediggaz and released music as his alter ego, Bobby Digital. His artistic range extends to scoring films like Dallas Jackson’s Thriller, acting in projects like G.I. Joe: Retaliation, and collaborating with artists across genres, including Paul Banks of Interpol in the duo Banks & Steelz. In August 2024, RZA, alongside Colorado Symphony and Christopher Dragon, released his first classical album, A Ballet Through Mud, continuing to redefine boundaries in music and storytelling.
------
Thank you to the sponsors that fuel our podcast and our team:
Athletic Nicotine
https://www.athleticnicotine.com/tetra
Use code 'TETRA'
------
Squarespace
https://squarespace.com/tetra
Use code 'TETRA'
------
Vivo Barefoot
http://vivobarefoot.com/tetra
Use code 'TETRA25'
------
LMNT Electrolytes
https://drinklmnt.com/tetra
Use code 'TETRA'
------
Sign up to receive Tetragrammaton Transmissions
https://www.tetragrammaton.com/join-newsletter
--------
2:29:13
David Eagleman
David Eagleman is a neuroscientist at Stanford University and a bestselling author. His neuroscience research spans the areas of brain plasticity, sensory substitution, human perception, synesthesia, and beyond. As the co-director of the Center for Science & Law, he works at the intersection of neuroscience and the legal system, using new discoveries in neuroscience to inform lawmaking. Eagleman also applies his research findings through ventures including Neosensory, a company he co-founded to develop sensory substitution devices. Known for making complex science accessible, he is the writer and presenter of the Emmy-nominated PBS series The Brain with David Eagleman, and he now shares valuable insights on his podcast, Inner Cosmos. A prolific author, his books include Incognito, Sum, and his latest release, Livewired.
David Eagleman’s upcoming events can be found here.
------
Thank you to the sponsors that fuel our podcast and our team:
LMNT Electrolytes
https://drinklmnt.com/tetra
Use code 'TETRA'
------
Athletic Nicotine
https://www.athleticnicotine.com/tetra
Use code 'TETRA'
------
Squarespace
https://squarespace.com/tetra
Use code 'TETRA'
------
Vivo Barefoot
http://vivobarefoot.com/tetra
Use code 'TETRA25'
------
Sign up to receive Tetragrammaton Transmissions
https://www.tetragrammaton.com/join-newsletter
--------
1:20:30
Bruce Johnston
Bruce Johnston is a musician, singer, and songwriter, widely recognized for his influential role in the Beach Boys. Johnston began his musical career in high school, collaborating early-on with musicians including Eddie Cochran and Phil Spector. Joining the Beach Boys in 1965, Johnston was involved as a vocalist and keyboardist, and he continued to make occasional appearances on the Beach Boys albums from the mid-1970s until re-joining the band in 1978. With the group, Johnston co-produced several key albums, including L.A. (Light Album), and the follow-up LP, Keepin' the Summer Alive. Known for his harmony and production skills, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with the group’s founding members.
------
Thank you to the sponsors that fuel our podcast and our team:
Vivo Barefoot
http://vivobarefoot.com/tetra
Use code 'TETRA25'
------
LMNT Electrolytes
https://drinklmnt.com/tetra
Use code 'TETRA'
------
Athletic Nicotine
https://www.athleticnicotine.com/tetra
Use code 'TETRA'
------
Squarespace
https://squarespace.com/tetra
Use code 'TETRA'
------
Sign up to receive Tetragrammaton Transmissions
https://www.tetragrammaton.com/join-newsletter
France