Sam Smith joins us for a raw and revealing conversation. Discover the surprising revelation about their journey from a young, talented singer to a global pop sensation. Sam talks about overcoming stage fright, the inspiring moments of writing their hit songs, and the unique way they find peace in New York City. Plus, get a sneak peek into Sam's intimate Brooklyn residency and learn why this next album might be their best work yet.&nbsp; &nbsp; For a limited time, you can try Pretty Tasty for free -&nbsp; just go to <a href="http://prettytasty.com">prettytasty.com</a>, pick your flavor, and use code PODCRUSHED.&nbsp; &nbsp; Take the guesswork out of your dog's well-being. Go to <a href="http://ollie.com/podcrushed">ollie.com/podcrushed</a> and use code podcrushed to get 60% off your first box! &nbsp; 00:00 Intro 04:53 Sam Smith&rsquo;s Childhood and Early Influences 06:28 Navigating School as a Queer Kid 09:52 The Power of Music and Female Voices 20:41 Struggles with Weight and Self-Acceptance 26:27 First Experiences with Love and Heartbreak 31:30 Embarrassing Moments and Overcoming Stage Fright 34:21 Pursuing a Career in Music 36:22 Early Career and Record Deal Challenges 37:11 Deciding Between Musical Theater and Pop Stardom 37:58 Musical Influences and Recording Experiences 40:04 Family Influence and Early Performances 42:04 Themes of Love and Safety in Music 46:18 Personal Growth and Mental Health 47:34 Creating Authentic Music and Overcoming Challenges 49:40 New York Life and Relationship 54:27 The Importance of Water and Flow in Life 59:27 Reflecting on Career and Future Projects 01:07:55 Intimate Performances and New Music 01:12:07 Final Thoughts and Advice to Younger Self &nbsp; Our new book Crushmore is out now! Go go go!&nbsp;<a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Crushmore/Penn-Badgley/9781668077993">https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Crushmore/Penn-Badgley/9781668077993</a>&nbsp; &nbsp; 🎧 Want more from Podcrushed? <ul> <li> 📸 <a href="https://bit.ly/PodcrushedInsta">Instagram</a> </li> <li> 🎵 <a href="https://bit.ly/PodcrushedTikTok">TikTok</a> </li> <li> 🐦 <a href="https://bit.ly/PodcrushedTwitter">X / Twitter</a> </li> </ul> ✨ Follow Penn, Sophie & Nava Instagram <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pennbadgley/">Penn</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/scribbledbysophie/">Sophie</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nnnava/">Nava</a> </li> </ul> TikTok <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@iampennbadgley">Penn</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@scribbledbysophie">Sophie</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@nkavelin">Nava</a> </li> </ul>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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