Rick Rubin sat down with each member of the Red Hot Chili Peppers to get deep with his longtime collaborators and friends about music, songwriting, life, and their bond as a band.  

This episode is part of a four-part series in honor of the band’s new album – Unlimited Love. In the series Rubin chats with each member of the Peppers in candid conversations that break down the band’s new music, and give never-before-heard insight into the band’s unique, and at times rocky, chemistry.

In this intimate interview, Flea goes into his deep emotional connection and decades-long friendship with Anthony Keidis that started when they were fifteen. Flea also chats about his creative connection with Frusciante, and talks about a recent poignant moment regarding John’s most recent break from the Peppers.