John interviews Snarky Puppy founder Michael League about the band's latest album Empire Central, his work with artists like Varijashree Venugopal, and a new project, Ellipsis. Michael, a Grammy-winning producer and multi-instrumentalist, discusses Snarky Puppy's 20-year legacy of blending global influences and jazz innovation. Speaking from his home studio in Spain, Michael digs into his production process, from crafting rough Logic demos and editing lengthy improvisations to blending global influences with Western jazz. He also shares the technical details of Snarky Puppy’s vast recording setup and treats us to a live demo of his current go-to, the Danelectro Sitar. Tracks discussed: Bet, Ranjani, Obbakoso