Not many people pick up the phone and have that conversation over what’s going on in their lives these days. We realize not many people use the word “wire” to refer to the phone or internet anymore. We’d like to extend our regular conversation that the two of us have over the phone with listeners. We usually go in on rants and tend to talk about the latest in the world around us. These chats come in so many forms. Encouragement, laughter but more importantly a sense that everything is going ...

For decades, GQ magazine has convened unforgettable discussions with the world’s leading cultural figures—now that tradition takes a new form. Mad Influence, hosted by GQ’s Editor in Chief Jim Nelson, features some of the most acclaimed actors, artists, and personalities of our time in lively and revealing conversation about the decisive moments that have defined their lives and shaped their careers. Where does inspiration come from? How are creative breakthroughs achieved? And what lessons ...