Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | More platforms
Comedian Bassem Youssef, known for his sharp wit and political commentary, discovered Billy Joel's “Pressure” in an unlikely place: mid-episode of the Amazon superhero satire. Boys. From the first notes he knew that he had to find the song for himself. In this episode of The Spark Parade, Youssef explains how he fell in love with the track once he made it. Listen above, or wherever you get your podcasts.
The deeper Youssef delved into “Pressure,” the more he connected with its energetic synth-rock vibe, soaring melodies, and themes about dealing with stress. “[I had] the pressure of the tour and the pressure of the Piers Morgan show and the exposure again, and I discovered that my whole life I've been living with that kind of pressure,” says the comedian. “So, I decided to make it the theme song, my backing music on stage, and maybe it will be the theme song of my life.”
Listen to Bassem Youssef dive into Billy Joel’s “Pressure” above or on his preferred podcast provider. Also, be sure to follow and review to support The Spark Paradeand stay up to date with all of our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.
Host Adam Unze (The Opus) explores creativity in all its forms in The Spark Parade asking musicians, artists, comedians and other creators to share the cultural work that has most inspired them. Whether you come from the world of music, film, comedy, visual arts or literature, we all have something that sparks our own creative desires. In The Spark Paradeguests reveal the only work of art that ignites the fire of creation within them.
thanks to our partners at consequence.net
