Michael Bublé on His Rise from Fishing Boats to Fame and a Lifetime of Joy (October 2025)
About this episode
Michael Bublé reflects on his journey from fishing boats to global fame and shares personal insights on music and family.
Two decades after his breakout album It’s Time, five-time Grammy Award winner Michael Bublé sits down with Willie Geist at New York’s Blue Note Jazz Club to reflect on his journey from Canadian fishing boats to global fame. Bublé opens up about the grandfather who introduced him to Frank Sinatra, Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald, the early gigs that shaped his craft, and the moment that changed everything in his career. He also talks about his love for Christmas music, the perspective he gained after his son’s illness, and his experience as a coach on NBC’s The Voice. (Original broadcast date October 26, 2025)
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