Professor Puth–aka multi-award winning/genius singer, songwriter, musician & producer Charlie Puth–brings his keyboard & legendary musical talent to the pod to chat with Kyle about his musical origins & the power of 12 notes, his creative process & how a sound becomes a song, what it’s like collaborating with Jeff Goldblum, Charlie’s upcoming initiation into fatherhood, why he pushes the envelope as an artist, and those hilarious Overcompensating shoutouts. After getting the deets on Charlie’s new album, Whatever’s Clever!, and upcoming tour, Kyle & Charlie compose themselves for a highkey/on-key game called In the Booth with Mr. Puth that’s full of improv, singing & some masterful impersonations - mic drop.

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Executive Producers: iHeart Media, Elvis Duran Podcast Network & Full Picture Productions

Executive Produced for Full Picture Productions by Desiree Gruber & Anne Walls Gordon

Produced by Ben Fingeret, Nora Faber & Maia Mizrahi

Editing by Mikey Harmon & Nicholas Giuricich

Research by Kimberly Walls

Music by Yatta
Art by Danica Robinson
Additional GFX by Chris Olfers/The Southern Influence
Styling by Dot Bass

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Kyle links up with actor, producer & fellow golfer Kathryn Newton (or is it Timothée Chalamet?) to learn more about her creative process & acting career that began at age 4, Kathryn’s dedication to athleticism & doing her own stunts, why Ready or Not 2: Here I Come is extra special to her, and the verdict on if healthy competition can elevate one’s golf & acting game. After unpacking what current golf culture & fashion is like and why they love their craft & collaborating with great directors, Kyle & Kathryn tee up for a round of Pong on the Green!, a beer pong-inspired personal trivia game that drives nonstop entertainment.

Tune in every Thursday for new episodes of What Are We Even Doing?

Executive Producers: iHeart Media, Elvis Duran Podcast Network & Full Picture Productions

Executive Produced for Full Picture Productions by Desiree Gruber & Anne Walls Gordon

Produced by Ben Fingeret, Nora Faber & Maia Mizrahi

Editing by Mikey Harmon & Nicholas Giuricich

Research by Kimberly Walls

Music by Yatta
Art by Danica Robinson
Additional GFX by Chris Olfers/The Southern Influence
Styling by Dot Bass

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This week, Kyle meets actor, writer, producer, comedian & podcast host Joel Kim Booster to converse about the art of introducing people, the moment Joel realized his creative destiny, what it’s like working on Loot, his stance on student debt & advice for aspiring actors, evolving his own career goals, the power of prep work, where Joel’s work ethic comes from, and his recent wedding. Kyle learns how Fire Island came to be, which Hollywood star 8-year-old Joel named his cat after, the tea on the Bad Dates podcast, and a ghost story with a Floridian solution. Don’t miss Kyle test Joel’s dating expert skills in a game called “Keep, Mute, or Block” or Joel on Loot, Scrubs, and his Spring standup shows.

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Executive Producers: iHeart Media, Elvis Duran Podcast Network & Full Picture Productions

Executive Produced for Full Picture Productions by Desiree Gruber & Anne Walls Gordon

Produced by Ben Fingeret, Nora Faber & Maia Mizrahi

Editing by Mikey Harmon & Nicholas Giuricich

Research by Kimberly Walls

Music by Yatta
Art by Danica Robinson
Additional GFX by Chris Olfers/The Southern Influence
Styling by Dot Bass

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