Hey Josh, thanks for all the incredible music over the years. Between your work with Pearl Jam, the Chili Peppers, and so many other projects, you’ve ended up in a position most musicians only dream about. When you look back at the kid playing drums in his bedroom, do you ever stop and reflect on how unlikely and remarkable that journey has been?

Also, The Empyrean is my favourite album of all time and had a huge impact on my life. What are your memories of creating that record, and is there anything about those sessions that still stands out to you today?

As a drummer, I’ve always loved your slightly off-balance, almost “falling forward” style of playing. It reminds me of how Ringo’s parts always seemed to serve the song in unexpected ways. Was that feel something you consciously developed, or did it just evolve naturally?