Best Of: Flea / Nick Offerman

About this episode

Flea discusses his musical journey and new album, while Nick Offerman talks about his role in a new series.

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. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

People in this episode

Host: Terry Gross

Guests: Flea, Nick Offerman

Topics covered

• music
• television
• film
• interviews
• personal transformation

Keywords

• Flea
• Nick Offerman
• Red Hot Chili Peppers
• Honora
• Margo's Got Money Troubles
• Parks and Rec
• Zach Galifianakis

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Red Hot Chili Peppers

Books & works: Honora, Margo's Got Money Troubles, Parks and Rec, Zach Galifianakis’ new gardening show

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