Simon Cowell is a world-renowned record producer, talent scout, and music mogul. He is best known for being a judge on some of the world’s most popular TV shows including, ‘The X Factor’, ‘Britain’s Got Talent’, ‘Pop Idol’, and ‘American Idol’.
00:00 Intro
02:16 Early Context
03:17 Your Parents
04:32 Your Work Ethic, Where Does That Come From
07:20 The Importance of Respect
11:02 Making the Decision to Pursue Entertainment
16:24 Working in the Post Room at a Record Label
20:03 Making His Way Up in the Music Industry
24:00 Starting a Record Label with Your Boss
29:19 Creating Your First Smash Hit Record
36:44 Going Broke Right After Creating Your First Smash Hit
43:43 Meeting Pete Waterman, a Moment That Changed Everything
47:41 Being an Early Adopter of TV
56:54 Following Your Gut Regardless of the Criticism
01:03:34 Finding Westlife
01:06:34 Your Father Passing Away
01:14:41 Your Life Changing After Your Son, Eric, Was Born
01:20:13 Loyalty, Why It’s So Important to Me
01:22:39 Setting New Work Boundaries in My New Life
01:26:19 Advice for a Young Simon Cowell
01:28:57 The Importance of Hard Work
01:31:34 Your Accident, Breaking Your Back in 3 Places
01:36:43 Going to Therapy
01:43:00 Foundational Advice for Anyone Starting Out in Their Career
01:46:43 The Importance of Legacy
01:50:06 The Rise of Bullying
01:52:06 One Direction
01:55:15 Searching for a New Boy Band
02:00:37 Harry Styles
02:02:58 AI Within the Music Industry
02:06:52 Will One Direction Get Back Together?
02:08:18 The Last Guest’s Question
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I haven’t had cable in about 3 years, and I feel like I missed so much.
Hasn’t that botoxed bstard got enough money?
You're such an incredible interviewer.
Excellent podcast / interview. I have always liked Simon …. Funny guy, but this interview has exposed a vulnerable man. A man in-touch with his emotions. Gotta love this guy more. 🤗
It seems hypocritical or contradictory that Simon is talking about the importance of manners when he was the most rude and hurtful judge on American Idol.
I always felt there was more to this man..I'm glad I finally met the real person. ❤
One of the best episodes you’ve done yet!
😢simon
AI cannot beat the real thing. Japan is not a good example, their music scene does not thrive off originality. Ai can’t innovate. Musical revolutions are born from that obscure space in the creative mind. Ai will never understand that feeling you brain gets when you as a musician feel like you’re really “cooking”. We are not giving the human brain enough credit as the super computer it is. Ai is only going to pop music us to death.
Simson!!! You did the best!
Sinitta!
Stock/Aitken/Waterman
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I love and respect Simon even more after watching this interview.
He inspires me to go after my dreams without caring about neysayers. Period.
Thoroughly enjoyed this interview…he is very much like my Husband in the way he just got on and made a life for himself..not just a life, but a life well lived😊❤️🙏
Queen, David Bowie, Elton John & George Michael, Simon said it.
See that's a big and great name to have on! Way to go!
One direction are terrible boy bands American idol are the worst things to happen to music
That ship has sailed and the era it was accepted in, is over.
This is the most joyous surprise — such a charming man — and a very illuminating interview. Thanks!
It can only be a millionaire that says 'All these drivers will be displaced and they'll have a lot of free time'. Because they won't be pushed into jobs that have equal if not more hours. This nonsense that AI or passed 100 year automation will lead to us having more free time is just that. Nonsense. And people keep selling (and buying) the story this will improve our life. Not fundamentally.
Hell, the automation actually made sure couples had to work both to just be able to afford a freaking house. Yes, believe the dream millionaire. believe the dream.
Hey, Will Smith better get more sun
Really enjoyed this interview 👌 ❤
I've been a subscriber for a couple of years now and you've had a few good guests. Lately I've not been as interested because they were so similar, or I'm just not into their book etc.
I promised myself I'd give this 6 minutes. If I didn't get hooked in the first 6, I'd not watch it. I watched every bit. Over the last few days I've watched a bit here & a bit there.
Simon Cowell has really gone up in my estimation. I really didn't know, understand him. But now. What a lovely person. Thank you Steven.
More good people please.
Maybe one day, I'll sit opposite you. That would be an eye opener.
Thanks again
Jamie
Really saw Simon in a new light here. Superb interview.
what a man. very genuine and open. respect
Steve please keep on bringing out the best in your guests with your insightful and interesting questions! YOU ROCK!!! We need more people who do their research and genuinely desire to learn!
Great podcast !!! made me cry , struck some chords .
What a fantastic interview. Simon is much more personable and down to earth than I would have thought him to be. Really enjoyed this.