Brandon Flowers, Frontman of the Killers, on Family, Faith, and Becoming a Thrasher

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Brett McKay here and welcome to another edition of the AoM Podcast, which since 2008 has featured conversations with the world's best authors, thinkers, and leaders that glean their edifying, life-improving insights without the fluff and filler. The AoM Podcast is just one part of the McKay mission to help individuals practice timeless virtues through thought, word, and deed. Also be sure to explore our articles on artofmanliness.com, read the deeper dives we do in our sub-stack newsletter at dyingbreath.net, and turn our content into real-world action by joining the Strenuous Life program at strenuouslife.com. Now on to the show.

If you've been following the Art of Manliness for a while, you know that I typically interview the authors of books on this podcast. But if you've been following the Art of Manliness for a while, you'll know why I had to make an exception for today's guest. Brandon Flowers is my very favorite musical artist. He's the front man for the multi-platinum record-earning band The Killers, and has also put out three solo albums. I recently had the chance to talk to Brandon backstage before one of his shows in Las Vegas. My wife Kate, as well as a couple of our friends, were also on hand, and you'll hear me elude to them a couple of times during the interview. Brandon and I had a great conversation. We discussed his third and latest solo album, Thrasher, and guys, it is a good one, and why he went country western on it, what his dad taught him about what makes a good man, what he's currently reading, hint and involves the author of my all-time favorite novel, his top five favorite country songs, the influence of faith in his life and music, what's on his mind in midlife and how he balances work and family.

After the show is over, check out our show notes at aoM.is slash Brandon Flowers.

All right, Brandon Flowers, welcome to the show.

Brandon Flowers (4:08)

Thank you.

Brett McKay (4:09)

For people who have been listening to the podcast or reading the website aoM for the past 18 years, they know I'm a huge Killers fan and a huge fan of your work. This is a treat for me. You got a new solo album out.