I think a lot of people forget that Lars is a massive music fan. I think that's why he is good interviewer as he is genuinely interested in the artist and what they have to say.

That is a great take on the cell policy. I initially thought he simply didn't want people recording the shows and posting them online. He actually wants the cell phones put away so the crowd isn't distracted and more focused so he can feed of their energy. I can respect that. As a fan in the crowd I hate when you are standing in general admission and there is a sea of people in front of you with their hands held up holding their I-Phone taking crappy shaky video that they will probably never look at again.

I am 100% THANKFUL for the phone in the bag! It was the most fulfilling concert experience I ever had. Criterion OKC 10/13/19 - AWESOME SHOW!

Watching this on my phone at a Raconteurs show

Lars' presumptive questions usually seem to get a "Yes" response. He's been there and done that so he's good at putting himself in his guest's position. Musicians' shoptalk. He's good at this.

I would love to go to a concert where there are no cell phones.

I wanted to not like Lars but he’s a good listener, that’s incredibly rare. Good interview.

It's just such a good idea to let two awesome musicians talk with each other as a radio show! Makes up so much more interesting conversations, because they ask different questions..

Jack seems really relaxed in this interview. Great job by Lars. That’s what an interviewer needs to do.

As a photographer, having shot jack a few times on stage, I think all concerts should have the ‘3 song rule’ for fans like they do for us in the press pits. The first three songs you can take pictures after that. It’s a no go! You will be asked to leave. I think people do want a few shots on their phones to remember the night but for both the artist and the fans it can get in the way with really experiencing the show. Ideally no phones and enjoy the show! But at the bigger venues that would seem like nice compromise. 🤷🏻‍♂️

If you go to a live concert, being there watching a performer perform live is part of the engagement. He has every right to say respect this process and the fact that he's performing live and limit anything that distracts from this. I have nothing against taking a picture or a short live video to commemorate the moment but watch the performer and not your phone during the show. I wish more concerts and performers would do this.

Audience--stage. energy feed back. Jack white!! Your carry so much Wisdom. Bravo on the last record it's fantastic. Artistic exploration.artistic expression.and artistic evolution. cheers

I absolutely love the idea locking cell phones away during the concert!!

Jack White= Underrated legend

I went to the Houston show and loved every minute of not having a phone

We saw Jack in Santa Barbara, no cell phones and it was amazing. So good to just be present and enjoy the show and music. Keep on, love and peace.

Dude this was the best interview I’ve seen by far. Both sides were listening and relating to each other simultaneously. Good stuff.

Saw Jack in Toronto at a no phone show and it was awesome. Strangers socializing and just enjoying the moment. Not to mention the added entertainment value of watching people try and find each other without their phones.

This is great. Another good one is the Jack White episode of Serious Jibber/Jabbor(?) with Conan.

Lars is amazing in this job! Thx for sharing! :)

Great interview. I love the no cell phone thing. I think it's amazing how Jack doesn't use setlists and I'm so glad he came up with the cell phone idea instead of resorting to setlists! He is preserving something beautiful. And to 4:55, yesss, always heavier ❤ and/or bluesier. Hoping he tours again soon.

lars has a podcast he does for free. How the world has changed.

Love these interviews! All the people have personas larger than life with amazing stories and Lars himself is a great interviewer.

Adorable interview! Love these stories!!

My daughter and I were at your Vancouver concert last night...we both said we realized we had a constant smile on our face the entire time! No cell phone felt weird but loved the freedom! Thank u for your musical genius, Jack White, won't be forgetting that performance anytime soon.

I absolutely love how they shoot it all in black and white........it just adds something. I think this is the best format being that you have 2 musicians talking too each other, asking questions, etc!

a real rock genius. very good talk

I saw Jack White in Seattle 2 weeks ago and it was great that everyone had their phones locked up. I wish he played the Moore or the Paramount but he still put on a phenomenal show. Jack White is really an artist and truly cares about music.

Great interview all round and great job by Lars

I really enjoy seeing the humble side of Lars. I understand the Rock Star moments too! Cool show Lars. Been following the epis. They get better and better. Cheers!

Your shows are always great Lars.

I'd love to see Jack White in concert. I love his music.

This was a good interview from the person doing the interview to the person responding to the questions. nice job.

I’ve never heard jack white talk this way wow I love it

awesome interview

EXCELLENT INTERVIEW ! People actually relating to one another! And as a vocalist myself, I can completely agree! As an artist and their audience this is so important. You do truly bounce back and forth off of each other, keeping that energy going. It is like the late great MJ used to say, it was near to a spiritual experience up their on stage, with all of his band, himself and the fans relating to one another in such a manner. VERY, Very smart idea on many levels ! I'm a very outgoing person , so I do personally try to make it a challenge to always get more eye contact, and conversation with the ppl around me in my day by day routine. Try to get them more engaged. Maybe I'm just old fashioned, but imho. If we don't work on this collectively, (with all the new tech hitting us left and right), eventually we will ALL suffer as a society. Our community will be dumbed down to emotionless walking around zombies, paying zero attention to our real world going on around us! And we do already miss so very many Phenomenal things as it is, these days!!. Great Interviewer and Great Guest!! Love it!

this is an amazing interview - for the same reason that jack mentioned at the end of the video

I went to a Jack White show during that tour. The phone ban was the best thing ever! 1: The crowd was way more into it 2: The band was way more into it 3: I wasn't distracted by dozens of screens in front of my face It was the best concert experience I've had in possibly the last 8-10 years for that reason alone. I wish every band did this.

Love Jack and these interviews! Lars rocks!

Love Jack..Great Times Though..Jack's New Album Rocks...🤘🖤

Lars did a great job here. Seriously, fit like a glove doing this with Jack. Very likable.

I saw JW last night. His phone ban was fantastic. Seeing the phone screens at concerts really bugs me it is such a distraction. Jack puts on such a high energy show. Love the guy.

many thanks,i enjoyed that! :)

Cell Phone Ban is a brilliant idea!

I wish this would be the case on all concerts. I was on a show on this tour, it was incredible. When I'm on a concert and I see phones I just want to shout with those people. Not a long ago Robert Fripp was so close to send an audience out from the room because of they phone. I loved that.

As always Jack is great

I just saw Jack at the opening of his tour in Detroit at the LCA. I'm all for the cell phone lockdown. I had no problem with it, and no one else seemed to also. It was a fantastic show, by the way! I would go see Jack again, and ditch the phone. Rock on guys!

Great interview. and actually - a great interviewer Keep it up Lars.

At 7:34 jack said “you’re just there in that moment” lars was loving that😂i know lars was thinking “yes,living in that nanosecond”

Great talks guys!

Actually loved the no cell phone policy when jack white performed in Ottawa a few months ago. Not only connected with his music more but got a chance to chat with other concertgoers seated near us. Great idea. Great interview!

This was amazing!

Two thumbs up on the "putting the cell phones in the pouch" thing. The recent Aragon show was amazing!!

I watched Jack White perform in Las Vegas 2 years ago. We locked our cell phones in the bags and it was a GREAT show! I've been a huge fan of Jack White since the beginning of White Stripes BUT I was shocked by how amazing he is live. He is a rock n roll mad man genius!!!

This is a fantastic interview!!

Great interview Lars and Jack

Two of my favourite musicians in the same video. Wow

Great interview! I could see the person behind the rock star

Jack White is so freaking COOL. I love him long time!!! :)

Love these conversations between peers. They're so much more real and honest than typical interviews by journalists.

Not really ever been a Lars fan - not a hater - just not a fan. But here I must say he is doing a great job. Props to both Lars and Jack here.

Great job Lars. Your future is very secure man! Keep it up and keep it going with the band!

Excellent interview~!!

Jack is one of the last of real musicians that will obtain legendary status.🙌✌🎸

Funhouse is my favorite album too! So raw!

Damn good interview Lars and Jack are two musicians I totally respect

This is amazing. Just. Amazing

Great job Lars,enjoyed the interview.

Saw Jack play in front of Madison Square Garden, just him and Meg. He is a fighter, man I tell ya. This kid can rock out for days.

Lars Ulrich's podcast is going to be pretty huge.

Lars has a new career, This was a great interview 👍🏻

I absolutely loved not having the phones. I usually keep it put away during shows except for maybe a couple of (crappy) pictures at the beginning. And I absolutely hate the way everyone holds them up and essentially watch the show on a tiny screen. So other than not knowing what time it was, I loved it.

Jack White is awesome. Lars is awesome for doing these interviews.

Wow...Lars is great at this! Outstanding work!

this is so charming

love Jack!

i dont get how i never come across these interviews on apple music

Great interview

Very good talk!

I could listen for 3 more Hours. Jack White is Amazing Musician and Human.

This is the best jack white interview

"do you want me to leave? you guys want me to leave? I'll leave.." 😂

this phone thing is EXCELLENT. seeing him tomorrow night cant wait..

I would love to see what they sound like together!

😁😂 great ! Two geniuses beautiful talk👏👏👏👏

Wow, that was great. I would never guessed Lars were such a good host.

Colorado Red Rocks summer in a thunder storm , you where barefoot and the photography was a great gift! Magical night!!!!

Just saw the raconteurs in Knoxville last night and I didnt miss my phone at all. It is a great idea and happy someone is doing it.

@JackWhite The snare on Funhouse pops like a firecracker !

😎🎧🎸🎩 nice interview guy's 🥀

What an interview.

When I was in 9th grade my buddy had the Lars double bass drum set in his music room in norwalk

Jack White is awesome!

LOL Lars is the greatest host. This has real potential. I hope, after he goes through the rock n roll shortlist, which is really short these days, he goes through them again and we second and third interviews.

YES

First time I saw Green Day, Billy Joe mentioned during the show "if you're looking at me through a screen, you're not really seeing me"... Made me think about how rock stars who were around before smart phones must hate it how crowds pull out their phones and aren't engaged. Made me stop pulling mine out and just enjoy the show 👍

Love him

Just play and don’t worry about it. Having bouncers walking around policing phone use is much worse than a few people texting or recording.

Agree about phone use destroying engagement

Lars, you found your calling. musicians interviewed by musicians is the only way to get personal. great interview, even Jack liked it! rare, i hope you know...