Russell Brand as a practical joke on live BBC Radio called a man named Andrew Sauchs and left a message on his answering machine saying he had sex with Sauchs' grand daughter. Do not be fooled by this man he is a hypocrite that does not have a clue.
Maria Marchese If you pay attention to the body language he expresses here, he is actually overwhelming Maher and being condescending, as he has the upper hand, which is speed in communicating, while Maher has to rely on question-cards. Narcissists (who suffer from an actual addiction to their own SELF) almost always come off as genuine to people that don’t know them. Their sweeping charm is the first in their arsenal and unless you slight them, they come off as extremely likeable. That is because, deep down they are desperately looking for attention and admiration they never got as children. Simply, Russel’s brand (see what I did there) of narcissistic pursuits of recent times has been a shift away from chasing fame with all its pitfalls and turned towards a search for meaning through spirituality and communion. The way in which way he is trying to hone his immense ego is actually laudable, for the most part.
His appearance on this show was a performance in its own right, never seem someone so flamboyant and articulate while sounding so genuine and "unrehearsed". Best guest Bill has had in a while
@@imacg5 Hmmm......I hadn't considered the fact his books are also in audio form. Or that he reads them himself. Just a few days ago I finished his first book, My Booky Wook. And good lord was it good. Deeply entertaining and engaging and insightful. Gave me an entirely new level of respect and interest in the guy....and I already liked him quite a lot before I read it. I was quite bummed to finish it. For about a week I looked forward to any chance to read it. But now I can listen to the audio version!
@@ggalvin1882 hahahaha....oh man. good one. Seriously though, nothing in this was rehearsed. Nothing. Read his bios. Read all his books. Look into what his whole deal is. The concept of rehearsal is utterly anathema to who he is as a human being. Always has been. I can pretty much 100% guarantee you that he didn't plan or rehearse a single thing he said here. He simply....spoke, when necessary.
Yes he’s an amazing person, not because of natural intelligence and perceptiveness but how he has developed other less innate traits to harness his raw talent. most of us like this who think quickly and non-linearlly but in patterns and connections just get frustrated, defeated and never develop the patience, discipline and communication skills to contribute to discourse in a meaningful and practical way. it helps that he developed his platform in the entertainment industry because most other industries weed out creativity rather than elevate it. He also finds a way to use his comedic talents to make it easier to introduce challenging ideas to resistant psyches.
So glad we as a society didn't lose a bright personality and wonderful mind like Russell's to drugs. So many talented people are snatched away too quickly by drugs both in the spotlight and our daily lives. Stay encouraged and clean.
It is great he's still alive and kicking. I feel that drugs are demonised, morphine is still used as a medicine worldwide. Drug users are demonised too when the sad truth is the desperation sadness or emptiness that drives them to there escape of choice. The war on drugs has been a way to enforce authoritarian views through government and media. Both of which should have been looking at the causes and solutions not just the criminalisation of usually damaged people it should have been treated as a health issue as is alcoholism. I say this as a reformed addict 25 years clean and self employed.
TheGodEmperorofMankind while he probably would admit openly to being ego-driven and insecure, I disagree with you about your comment. He’s not being wordy to impress everyone. He undoubtedly IS tempering his word choice to keep it more conventional and comprehensible. Some people just like to be precise with language, which is actually also a way to be highly creative. Some people just have a love of language, basically.
TheGodEmperorofMankind he’s also clearly very creative and passionate about being entertaining.... you’re judging him by some rubric that isn’t valid or entirely relevant. Have you thought about the fact that his creative word choice makes him engaging to listen to for many people? He keeps himself challenged with word play, and I actually really like it. It’s not overly complex, it’s not out of place when merely socializing. He’s intelligent and interesting, ffs. But I would bet money that he’s holding back his inclination to do so even more- because of needing to keep his listeners engaged and not lose them with words (or concepts) way over their head. He’s patient and conscious of this. You can tell by his focus, pacing, thoughtfulness, etc. (Most of his vocabulary is interesting but understandable for me; I’ve learned a few definitions by looking up the words I don’t recognize. There’s nothing wrong with that, and I actually find it refreshing, and wish that were more common in our lives.) He’s definitely in the top couple percentile of intelligence, whether you like how he carries himself or not. But speaking of how he carries himself, he’s also incredibly open about being narcissistic (openly admits this, and also delves into his life as an addict- spiritually unfulfilled, and hungry for validation), makes jokes about that (calls himself out), and would tell you himself that he’s driven by his ego. In fact, this makes him a lot more down to earth than most celebrities or even likely many of the personalities that are drawn to or live in academia. (He’s not trying to be a Nobel prize winner, not sure how or why he’d be compared to one, but, okay) He uses entertainment to reach people who wouldn’t otherwise readily understand him; he uses word play to challenge himself creatively and intellectually; he speaks about issues of substance; he openly admits to character flaws and shortcomings; he actually does (clearly) have a mission to share a lot of genuinely deep and meaningful thoughts and reflections with the world at large. He’s actually pretty freaking great, for all of those reasons... maybe you haven’t noticed the subjects he covers. But, really, why should he be compared to a “real orator in his field?” What makes a “real” orator, and who says he’s trying to be one? Lastly...His field, technically, is comedy; I think if anyone in comedy could qualify as also being an orator, it could be him.
TheGodEmperorofMankind hahaha. Sure, I’m invested. He’s putting content out there and having discussions which center around topics of real substance, spiritual importance. I really appreciate that he does this. Also........ “pretentious” is definitely not a fact, that’s an opinion, too. Peace out
@@jackmiller6554 lets just hope it wasnt that, lets hope its because they only saw small clips of him talking really fast and the brit accent through them off
Erald Ylli I think he was referring to how the bees are governed by forces they don’t understand (GOD) and as bill maher is an atheist he doesn’t believe in God which makes the joke funnier
He is educated in the UK which is why he sounds smarter than most Americans. But, he is so far left, he loses touch with reality. He reminds me of Che Guevara. He sounds like a seductive, young bearded comrade. He can hipnotize you sometimes. Careful. He is a utopic dreamer. Viva la revolución!
He is a Gemini, and Gemini just like other air signs, are all about intelligence , socail ablility and desire, and communciation. They are hillirious. Other famous Geminis- Tu pac, kanye west, Donald trump....
You know when you get high and you have a surge of epiphany and suddenly understand everything but when the high goes away you cannot remember or communicate it? Russel Brand doesn't have this problem.
LSD opens the curtain for you to see. It's fleeting and also it can be shocking if you're not ready for it. When it shuts, you're left with this "what was that?" feeling that continues to haunt you. Through spiritual practice, one can open that curtain by choice and have it remain open. Russell Brand can express himself as he does for this reason. He's immersed himself into his spiritual practice and wants to tell everyone. If everyone would immerse themselves into their spiritual practice, the world would clean up very quickly. Namaste.
I want to hate Russell Brand.....but I can’t. He makes me smile every time I watch him on a show!! I would also recommend one of his other books called Revolution, it’s very insightful, thought provoking and as per Russell Brand style, lots of humour thrown in.
thelaurels13 That wasn't sarcasm. You're weird. You don't want to hate him at all. So why say that? People find this guy annoying because he's too wordy.
Orange Hitler Quickly using synonymous, overly complex words to describe a simple concept is vain. I guess that's his shtick but it can be tiresome to listen to.
It is, but it's also incredible. It's because he's so comfortable with himself he doesn't mind that other people see him, and he in turn is genuinely interested in knowing and seeing the humanity (good and bad) in other people.
Maybe looks wise but what Russell "preaches" and what Jesus (actually the Bible) preached are WAY different things. Russell makes Jesus seem like the son of Hitler! (If you were brought up Roman Catholic, that is)
Andrew, last I checked the Bible doesn't claim Jesus saved mankind from a robot uprising. He is called a "savior", but really, from what ? The "original sin" his "dad" is supposed to have forced us to be born with ? Gee thanks. It's like Microsoft writing shit software and then expecting our undying love every time they release a security patch. No thanks !
VballGod 79 sure we would. Ive entered meditative states in yoga where the back of my eyes is cloaked in fire, hounds etc other time brighter happier sightings. I know im not alone in this too. If myself and those I know can reach states like this its highly likely those in the past who actually designed these methods of yoga had similar visions. Also, Dante is responcible for the modern version of Hell. Before the writing of Dantes Inferno and renecance paintings based on the epic poem Hell was hardly known as we know it today
This interview shows literally everything I love about RB. He is such a funny and helpfully introspective intellectual. He has been talking about the addictions and ailments of society SPOT ON for years. THIS is the sickness of society he speaks of - literally the primary one.
I love how Russell always talks so well and is able to say exactly what is wrong with our country and world, that the host doesn’t know what to ask or say next!
I'm so glad that Russell got clean. I knew his sharp was merely dulled by being strung out, and it all came out as a crazy amalgam of literary and experiential prowess. Now that his mind is clearer, brother is SO SPOT ON! If he wrote his book after getting clean, I'm buying it.
Right, cuz there's no such thing as relapsing....People can say all the time that they're "clean", even times when it's clear that they're high as a kite. I'm just glad it is completely apparent that he's off the poison, and not just claiming it.
Love ur passion and honesty Russel. Oneness within, means no one goes without. Because we flow with love - the healing, uniting, beauty and peace of this empowering energy
I'm not sure if that was Russel Brand talking or Shakespeare after he experimented with caffeine, marijuana, LSD, and heroin. Maybe they are the same person.
He seems nuttier than squirrel shit, but damn if Brand isn't spot on. The world is filled with people filling in blanks of their lives with 'vices'. Drugs, food, alcohol, sex, the internet, even work for the really fucked up. I won't call religion a 'vice' in the sense that when deployed properly, it CAN be that 'placebo' he describes for some people to find a stable path and purpose and life they never had. But like most things, when it is abused, it becomes one. Good stuff.
VballGod 79 what have you accomplished purely by the virtue of being atheist that would guide you to this argument that religious folks do not face life.If you look at real intellectuals who have contributed heavily to the betterment of human society almost all of them had been spiritual, if not religious.If you cannot appreciate religion for its good then people are going to be uninterested about any thing you have say about it,of course apart from the already existing echo chamber where every person thinks they are too intelligent to actually read and learn from history not only about the horrors the religions brought but also the benefits it brought for the general populace.
Being spiritual it's not the same as being religious and, at least in my experience, seems to have a trend to be quite the opposite. But I agree, there are a lot of religious people who face life and just use their religion to use as a second limb when they fall too short in their lives. If only they just used religion in that only way, I would even consider being a religious person.
Russell Brand has a tendency to come across as "over the top". As a result I worry that a lot of people may have missed what he was saying, and why it truly is a stinging slap in the face for "establishment leftists" like Bill Maher. What he is trying to point out is that a candidate like Clinton -- someone who is "antithetical to the basic interests of average Americans . . . but at least safe" is the exact tool that keeps the entrenched 1% in power. As such, she would actually be a WORSE candidate than Trump. With Trump, at least everyone has woken up to the fact that we have a problem. If Clinton was president, we would still have very much the same problems. Everything that Trump has TRIED to do has either failed completely, or is facing so much resistance that it can make little headway and will be reversed the second a less extreme rightwing lunatic is put into power. With Clinton, everyone would still be snoring and sleepwalking through their increasingly shitty life. You cannot fix a problem if you are sound asleep. First you have to wake up. Then you have to recognize how serious the problem truly is. And only THEN can you start doing something to fix it. I wont go so far as to call Maher a shill for the status quo oligarchy. He might be... Ive had my suspicions for years... but I cant prove that suspicion one way or the other. What I **CAN** say is that he is completely wrong in suggesting that progressives made a mistake by not voting for Clinton. Some progressives may be rethinking their decision but for me at least, I stll think that Trump was a better choice. In actual performance, the first 9 months of the Trump presidency has done wonders for political awareness in the US. Sure, the culture wars may be raging hotter than ever, but that is a sign that the comatose 66% are starting to wake up, and take sides. In my view, at least, that is a step in the right direction. It should go without saying that I -- like Brand -- view Trump as the most contemptible of fools, and possibly the worst major politician in US history. When people look in a mirror and tell themselves that they helped allow that guy to get into office, they must surely recognise what a terrible thing that says about themselves, and about their country. But like the Michael Jackson song says: "if you want to make the world a better place, take a look at yourself and make a change". Until you take a good hard look at yourself in the mirror and admit the problems, you arent ever going to get better. A bad hangover is exactly what Americans deserve. This is no time to be arguing about what choices you made last night . . . . . its time to start cleaning up the mess and getting your head together once again.
I've recently discovered his channel, he's the exact best parts of revolutionary, conservative, thoughtful and kind but unflinching in his truthfulness. Spiritual but also accepting in others beliefs. Speaks of serious issues with just the right amount of levity to not depress you but give you hope that there are others that feel the way you do.
holy fuck I'll never see Rusell brand with the same eyes again... I didn't like him before and now he's on a philosophical crusade, good luck mate! keep going.
I can't remember the movie I first saw him in but he seemed like a dopey dumb mother fucker. It's not until you see him outside of American movies that you realize how articulate he is.
Russel only confuses me. Sometimes I love him, sometimes I hate him, sometimes I think he is an idiot, sometimes a genious. The only person in the world that totally confuses me.
It's a good thing that Russell Brand speaks so quickly, cuz after Bill would ask a question Russell would have like 5 seconds before Bill would interrupt him again, holy shit let the guy speak.
When Russell talks, he sounds like he's performing in some kind of Broadway play about drug addiction or reciting song lyrics. He should actually write and sing a song about it, lol. It reminds me of the song You Got Trouble from the Music Man. Somebody needs to make an autotune remix from this video.
Bill got schooled by Brand who is a million times more informed on leaders who represent the donors and not the people. A concept that Bill clearly has issue with
"They are governed by forces I don't entirely understand. As you are sometimes" 😂 That last line was brilliant and a mastermind piece. Bill never saw that coming 😂. his intellect and the speed of his thought and articulation is incredible
Russell Brand as a practical joke on live BBC Radio called a man named Andrew Sauchs and left a message on his answering machine saying he had sex with Sauchs' grand daughter. Do not be fooled by this man he is a hypocrite that does not have a clue.
These two really have a special connection and it's a joy to watch. I don't know if you can consider them geniuses but the level of intelligence possessed by each of them is remarkable.
LOVE is the DRUG for me! BILL wants to know from the brilliant HUMANITARIAN Russel ''whats wrong with sex addiction'' DOY. he aint no woman! walk a mile in MY SHOES Mate. bill not that smart, he voted for hHilary not Bernie!!! Bernie n Russell on same page, matey
Guru Russell the only person on the planet with the intelligence wit and graciousness to combat human ignorance fear selfishness and greed - well done that man - one love
You are a beautiful human Russell. I have only just started watch your channel but wow. I have been battling anxiety for a bit now to say it's tricky is an understatement but to know there a good humans out there gives me hope!!. Keep up the great work.
Bill & Russell too cute together. Love what they bring out in each other -so loving, a side you don’t always see in Bill. ❤️u Bill. Bills playful side is so fun & he moderates Beautifully. Shows his skill to tune in to Russell to playfully refocus. Great panel ❤️❤️❤️
If Russell had a white, middle class spoken manner, accent, and appearance, he’d be taken so much more seriously and heralded as a great social commentator - he speaks a lot of sense with great insight and oversight!
He meant American, not white i believe. He acts a bit dopey but if someone doesn't take him seriously after hearing him speak then they are deaf as shit.
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Russell Brand it's just too brilliant. His knowledge, intelligence, humor and humanity. All in one package.
He has obviously very well read - that is the only way you can build such a large vocabulary. I would be interested in his reading habits.
My goodness he is intense. I love that guy. Heart of gold.
Russell Brand as a practical joke on live BBC Radio called a man named Andrew Sauchs and left a message on his answering machine saying he had sex with Sauchs' grand daughter. Do not be fooled by this man he is a hypocrite that does not have a clue.
Maria Marchese If you pay attention to the body language he expresses here, he is actually overwhelming Maher and being condescending, as he has the upper hand, which is speed in communicating, while Maher has to rely on question-cards. Narcissists (who suffer from an actual addiction to their own SELF) almost always come off as genuine to people that don’t know them. Their sweeping charm is the first in their arsenal and unless you slight them, they come off as extremely likeable. That is because, deep down they are desperately looking for attention and admiration they never got as children. Simply, Russel’s brand (see what I did there) of narcissistic pursuits of recent times has been a shift away from chasing fame with all its pitfalls and turned towards a search for meaning through spirituality and communion. The way in which way he is trying to hone his immense ego is actually laudable, for the most part.
@@joosepnilk6978 Absolutely right, he's very charming but clearly has narcissistic personality disorder.
His appearance on this show was a performance in its own right, never seem someone so flamboyant and articulate while sounding so genuine and "unrehearsed". Best guest Bill has had in a while
He’s great but this was absolutely partly rehearsed
@@imacg5 Hmmm......I hadn't considered the fact his books are also in audio form. Or that he reads them himself.
Just a few days ago I finished his first book, My Booky Wook. And good lord was it good. Deeply entertaining and engaging and insightful. Gave me an entirely new level of respect and interest in the guy....and I already liked him quite a lot before I read it.
I was quite bummed to finish it. For about a week I looked forward to any chance to read it. But now I can listen to the audio version!
@@ggalvin1882 hahahaha....oh man. good one.
Seriously though, nothing in this was rehearsed. Nothing. Read his bios. Read all his books. Look into what his whole deal is.
The concept of rehearsal is utterly anathema to who he is as a human being. Always has been.
I can pretty much 100% guarantee you that he didn't plan or rehearse a single thing he said here. He simply....spoke, when necessary.
Well said, couldn't agree more
Yes he’s an amazing person, not because of natural intelligence and perceptiveness but how he has developed other less innate traits to harness his raw talent. most of us like this who think quickly and non-linearlly but in patterns and connections just get frustrated, defeated and never develop the patience, discipline and communication skills to contribute to discourse in a meaningful and practical way. it helps that he developed his platform in the entertainment industry because most other industries weed out creativity rather than elevate it. He also finds a way to use his comedic talents to make it easier to introduce challenging ideas to resistant psyches.
So glad we as a society didn't lose a bright personality and wonderful mind like Russell's to drugs. So many talented people are snatched away too quickly by drugs both in the spotlight and our daily lives. Stay encouraged and clean.
T L Well said. The world is better with him alive.
He seems very stable and he's very inspiring actually
I'd argue that without drugs, he wouldn't be the same person. He wouldn't have the same insights and experiences to inspire his thought process.
Thank god for that. He gave his life to him.
It is great he's still alive and kicking. I feel that drugs are demonised, morphine is still used as a medicine worldwide. Drug users are demonised too when the sad truth is the desperation sadness or emptiness that drives them to there escape of choice. The war on drugs has been a way to enforce authoritarian views through government and media. Both of which should have been looking at the causes and solutions not just the criminalisation of usually damaged people it should have been treated as a health issue as is alcoholism. I say this as a reformed addict 25 years clean and self employed.
I would hate to play scrabble with Russell
lmao best comment
Dont put yourself down, you'd beat him at ludo
TheGodEmperorofMankind while he probably would admit openly to being ego-driven and insecure, I disagree with you about your comment. He’s not being wordy to impress everyone. He undoubtedly IS tempering his word choice to keep it more conventional and comprehensible. Some people just like to be precise with language, which is actually also a way to be highly creative. Some people just have a love of language, basically.
TheGodEmperorofMankind he’s also clearly very creative and passionate about being entertaining.... you’re judging him by some rubric that isn’t valid or entirely relevant. Have you thought about the fact that his creative word choice makes him engaging to listen to for many people? He keeps himself challenged with word play, and I actually really like it. It’s not overly complex, it’s not out of place when merely socializing. He’s intelligent and interesting, ffs.
But I would bet money that he’s holding back his inclination to do so even more- because of needing to keep his listeners engaged and not lose them with words (or concepts) way over their head. He’s patient and conscious of this. You can tell by his focus, pacing, thoughtfulness, etc. (Most of his vocabulary is interesting but understandable for me; I’ve learned a few definitions by looking up the words I don’t recognize. There’s nothing wrong with that, and I actually find it refreshing, and wish that were more common in our lives.) He’s definitely in the top couple percentile of intelligence, whether you like how he carries himself or not. But speaking of how he carries himself, he’s also incredibly open about being narcissistic (openly admits this, and also delves into his life as an addict- spiritually unfulfilled, and hungry for validation), makes jokes about that (calls himself out), and would tell you himself that he’s driven by his ego. In fact, this makes him a lot more down to earth than most celebrities or even likely many of the personalities that are drawn to or live in academia. (He’s not trying to be a Nobel prize winner, not sure how or why he’d be compared to one, but, okay)
He uses entertainment to reach people who wouldn’t otherwise readily understand him; he uses word play to challenge himself creatively and intellectually; he speaks about issues of substance; he openly admits to character flaws and shortcomings; he actually does (clearly) have a mission to share a lot of genuinely deep and meaningful thoughts and reflections with the world at large. He’s actually pretty freaking great, for all of those reasons... maybe you haven’t noticed the subjects he covers.
But, really, why should he be compared to a “real orator in his field?” What makes a “real” orator, and who says he’s trying to be one? Lastly...His field, technically, is comedy; I think if anyone in comedy could qualify as also being an orator, it could be him.
TheGodEmperorofMankind hahaha. Sure, I’m invested. He’s putting content out there and having discussions which center around topics of real substance, spiritual importance. I really appreciate that he does this.
Also........ “pretentious” is definitely not a fact, that’s an opinion, too. Peace out
"...these ludicrous gargoyles that govern..." Brilliant.
Russell's an amazing wordsmith and I adore him.
Malicious, malignant, morose, multilateral, can I have a Nobel prize for literature? Lacklustre, lethargic, lothario,
he makes me want to study the dictionary
He's got charisma and is a decent snake oil salesman so people will follow him and swallow his bullshit. I think basically he has a good heart though.
VballGod 79 I couldn't agree more, you said everything that I feel about him.
And he's much more understandable since he's cleaned up I believe..
There was a time when I couldn't stand Russell Brand, but he seems like he has such a good grasp on life now. This interview was fantastic.
same. he has won me over
So, there was a time he didn't agree with your political views. Got it.
@@jackmiller6554 lets just hope it wasnt that, lets hope its because they only saw small clips of him talking really fast and the brit accent through them off
Absolutely agree.. I couldn’t stand him, but his appearance on Rogan is excellent
I have never seen Bill so mesmerized. Almost like he was under a comedic hypnotic “spell”. Love these two together.
Completely agree.He is utterly enthralled by Russle’s humor,intelligence,energy.
Agree , I was thinking the same things, I was happy for Bill!!!
Respect
"These things(bees) are governed by forces I don't understand, as you are sometimes." Priceless
Was he referring to something specific, or just corporate interest in general?
Erald Ylli I think he was referring to how the bees are governed by forces they don’t understand (GOD) and as bill maher is an atheist he doesn’t believe in God which makes the joke funnier
Russell is insanely intelligent. He may yet transcend celebrity and be remembered as a philosopher
Well, he's on the track of some really interresting stuff right now..!
The mate can talk up a storm! He’s funny as hell too.
Russell Brand is a treasure to the world.
Russell Brand ROCKS!
A force of nature, intelligence and humour...
All masons rock.
"Addiction is the amplification of consumerism." Is there any more to be said?
Russell's the best articulated, most insufferably lovable oath.
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Yeah, he's better articulated than a Transformers action figure.
He is educated in the UK which is why he sounds smarter than most Americans. But, he is so far left, he loses touch with reality. He reminds me of Che Guevara. He sounds like a seductive, young bearded comrade. He can hipnotize you sometimes. Careful. He is a utopic dreamer.
Viva la revolución!
was that oath or loaf or oaf. lol
What did he say at 0:47?
Brand's favourite book: The Thesaurus
Ofir Gal Is that Cenk Uygur on your profile pic?
He is very intelligent...
thats what naturally happens when you have a decent education, you don't need to study the thesaurus
When an education, and heavy drug use collide = Russell Brand.
I "liked" your message because I enjoyed your RUclips name and symbol!
You still trolling on this guy? Same dude hating of the same dude in a different video. Sad!
Plus ADHD and a brilliant mind.
My thoughts precisely; although i wouldn´t use "education" , more like "brilliantish madness" of sorts
He obviously reads a lot. That's a form of education.
Russell Brand is a world treasure. I hope he sticks around for a long and adventurous life.
Indeed that chap has the gift of gab...
He is so intelligent, able to see behind facades and express it so eloquently. I'm in awe of this man.
Bodyknowledge 77 ...Truly
Mah, he comes across as a smarmy twat
He is a Gemini, and Gemini just like other air signs, are all about intelligence , socail ablility and desire, and communciation. They are hillirious.
Other famous Geminis- Tu pac, kanye west, Donald trump....
ChilenoPiscean22 I'm Gemini! And semi-anonymous.......
It's as if Russell has entered a cheat code to properly look at life.
LSD is that cheat code friend
That is the best comment
It’s called god dude. U stop seeing the world half empty and he gives you insight b
Its called spiritual awakening
Yes!!
He is so funny and half the time he doesn’t even have to try....nothing but love for you Russell
He's eloquent.
A 2 Eloquently annoying.
A 2 Eloquently crazy.
Jay Rock Jinx I'm as annoying as you are unintelligent.
well said
he's a brilliant man, yes.
Russell is a walking symphony of words.
You know when you get high and you have a surge of epiphany and suddenly understand everything but when the high goes away you cannot remember or communicate it?
Russel Brand doesn't have this problem.
Doom2pro i know exactly what you mean, everythings made such sense and the right way to be has been so clear when im high, but, yes, it goes...
LSD opens the curtain for you to see. It's fleeting and also it can be shocking if you're not ready for it. When it shuts, you're left with this "what was that?" feeling that continues to haunt you.
Through spiritual practice, one can open that curtain by choice and have it remain open. Russell Brand can express himself as he does for this reason. He's immersed himself into his spiritual practice and wants to tell everyone. If everyone would immerse themselves into their spiritual practice, the world would clean up very quickly. Namaste.
That’s a nice way to put it.
Most apt description of russel brand I’ve heard.
He has the vocabulary and mental capacity to explain exactly the kind of thoughts you have on lsd.
So perfectly put
I want to hate Russell Brand.....but I can’t. He makes me smile every time I watch him on a show!! I would also recommend one of his other books called Revolution, it’s very insightful, thought provoking and as per Russell Brand style, lots of humour thrown in.
Orange Hitler It was sarcasm! You’re right.....you don’t get it.
thelaurels13 That wasn't sarcasm. You're weird. You don't want to hate him at all. So why say that? People find this guy annoying because he's too wordy.
thelaurels13 You're not very bright.
Orange Hitler Quickly using synonymous, overly complex words to describe a simple concept is vain. I guess that's his shtick but it can be tiresome to listen to.
The hate of him is not enough!! Fuck Russell Brand , that no talent piece of crap.
When a rockstar speaks better than your Commander-in-Chief, you know there's a problem.
Rockstars tend to be very well articulated. The best ones, at least.
That's quite the low bar to clear though.
He's more articulated than most people really prolly even Obama
Free Diugh I thought he just played a rockstar in a movie.
strawman strawman
The way Brand looks people directly in the eyes is very intimidating.
It is, but it's also incredible. It's because he's so comfortable with himself he doesn't mind that other people see him, and he in turn is genuinely interested in knowing and seeing the humanity (good and bad) in other people.
Initially intimidating, ultimately disarming.
Beautiful improvisation. The way he uses rhythm and cadence in his speech is almost as mesmerizing as the words and ideas behind them.
His remarks are,spot on.
I'm an atheist, but this is how I choose to think Jesus was like, if he ever existed. Have a long life, mister Brand !
Jean Roch i imagine he wouldve been more like john connor from the terminator series.
Yeah, . . we wouldn't have the concept of hell if it weren't for this jesus and the Bronze Age goat herders that dreamed him up.
Maybe looks wise but what Russell "preaches" and what Jesus (actually the Bible) preached are WAY different things. Russell makes Jesus seem like the son of Hitler! (If you were brought up Roman Catholic, that is)
Andrew, last I checked the Bible doesn't claim Jesus saved mankind from a robot uprising. He is called a "savior", but really, from what ? The "original sin" his "dad" is supposed to have forced us to be born with ? Gee thanks. It's like Microsoft writing shit software and then expecting our undying love every time they release a security patch. No thanks !
VballGod 79 sure we would. Ive entered meditative states in yoga where the back of my eyes is cloaked in fire, hounds etc other time brighter happier sightings. I know im not alone in this too. If myself and those I know can reach states like this its highly likely those in the past who actually designed these methods of yoga had similar visions.
Also, Dante is responcible for the modern version of Hell. Before the writing of Dantes Inferno and renecance paintings based on the epic poem Hell was hardly known as we know it today
I must admit I was impressed by him, especially now that he's sober.
He's been sober for like 14 years or something..
SWLinPHX 14 years sober.
One of the best speeches on addiction I've ever heard..... in a short amount of time. A true drop the mic 🎤 moments.
This interview shows literally everything I love about RB. He is such a funny and helpfully introspective intellectual. He has been talking about the addictions and ailments of society SPOT ON for years. THIS is the sickness of society he speaks of - literally the primary one.
Jesus he's kind of a poet!
@I love 5G and the aliens that are coming back. you’re still subscribed to him
Wow! What a speech and so eloquent 😊
Russell Brand can cut through the BS and point out the inherent truths in record time. Brilliant!
2:06 I love how Russell just weaved that web of words right around Bills head
Thankful his mind survived, he is helping a lot of people.
Heroin is very relaxing..too relaxing..you let go of your life in the end. Gold!
there's a reason why these chairs has wheels lmffo
lol
Chairs HAVE wheels. Chair HAS wheels.
heatherfits
These chairs don't have wheels for nothing!
I love how Russell always talks so well and is able to say exactly what is wrong with our country and world, that the host doesn’t know what to ask or say next!
I'm so glad that Russell got clean. I knew his sharp was merely dulled by being strung out, and it all came out as a crazy amalgam of literary and experiential prowess. Now that his mind is clearer, brother is SO SPOT ON! If he wrote his book after getting clean, I'm buying it.
Right, cuz there's no such thing as relapsing....People can say all the time that they're "clean", even times when it's clear that they're high as a kite. I'm just glad it is completely apparent that he's off the poison, and not just claiming it.
Love ur passion and honesty Russel. Oneness within, means no one goes without. Because we flow with love - the healing, uniting, beauty and peace of this empowering energy
In 2017, Jesus comes as a self-help author in pleather pants on an atheist talk show.
jerrysizzler44 he even has a song called “I am Jesus”
I'm just so delighted to see someone clarify their qualifications and not overstate their expertize on a tv show. Props Russell Brand
Russell Brand is brilliant.
Hard to believe he was with Katy Perry, he's on a totally different wavelength.
I'm not sure if that was Russel Brand talking or Shakespeare after he experimented with caffeine, marijuana, LSD, and heroin. Maybe they are the same person.
Jon Yen he was doing some spoken word poetry shit. I loved it
lol
Just listen to his word idiot 👆
Those drugs weren't around in 1500s england. Opium came in the 1800s.
VC YT caffeine, marijuana, heroine,....
3 out of 4 ain't bad,....well they maybe are bad. Maybe
He seems nuttier than squirrel shit, but damn if Brand isn't spot on. The world is filled with people filling in blanks of their lives with 'vices'. Drugs, food, alcohol, sex, the internet, even work for the really fucked up. I won't call religion a 'vice' in the sense that when deployed properly, it CAN be that 'placebo' he describes for some people to find a stable path and purpose and life they never had. But like most things, when it is abused, it becomes one. Good stuff.
It's an infantile placebo in the end and allows adults to pretend and to not learn to face life.
VballGod 79 what have you accomplished purely by the virtue of being atheist that would guide you to this argument that religious folks do not face life.If you look at real intellectuals who have contributed heavily to the betterment of human society almost all of them had been spiritual, if not religious.If you cannot appreciate religion for its good then people are going to be uninterested about any thing you have say about it,of course apart from the already existing echo chamber where every person thinks they are too intelligent to actually read and learn from history not only about the horrors the religions brought but also the benefits it brought for the general populace.
Being spiritual it's not the same as being religious and, at least in my experience, seems to have a trend to be quite the opposite. But I agree, there are a lot of religious people who face life and just use their religion to use as a second limb when they fall too short in their lives. If only they just used religion in that only way, I would even consider being a religious person.
Russell Brand has a tendency to come across as "over the top". As a result I worry that a lot of people may have missed what he was saying, and why it truly is a stinging slap in the face for "establishment leftists" like Bill Maher. What he is trying to point out is that a candidate like Clinton -- someone who is "antithetical to the basic interests of average Americans . . . but at least safe" is the exact tool that keeps the entrenched 1% in power. As such, she would actually be a WORSE candidate than Trump.
With Trump, at least everyone has woken up to the fact that we have a problem. If Clinton was president, we would still have very much the same problems. Everything that Trump has TRIED to do has either failed completely, or is facing so much resistance that it can make little headway and will be reversed the second a less extreme rightwing lunatic is put into power. With Clinton, everyone would still be snoring and sleepwalking through their increasingly shitty life. You cannot fix a problem if you are sound asleep. First you have to wake up. Then you have to recognize how serious the problem truly is. And only THEN can you start doing something to fix it.
I wont go so far as to call Maher a shill for the status quo oligarchy. He might be... Ive had my suspicions for years... but I cant prove that suspicion one way or the other. What I **CAN** say is that he is completely wrong in suggesting that progressives made a mistake by not voting for Clinton. Some progressives may be rethinking their decision but for me at least, I stll think that Trump was a better choice. In actual performance, the first 9 months of the Trump presidency has done wonders for political awareness in the US. Sure, the culture wars may be raging hotter than ever, but that is a sign that the comatose 66% are starting to wake up, and take sides. In my view, at least, that is a step in the right direction. It should go without saying that I -- like Brand -- view Trump as the most contemptible of fools, and possibly the worst major politician in US history. When people look in a mirror and tell themselves that they helped allow that guy to get into office, they must surely recognise what a terrible thing that says about themselves, and about their country. But like the Michael Jackson song says: "if you want to make the world a better place, take a look at yourself and make a change".
Until you take a good hard look at yourself in the mirror and admit the problems, you arent ever going to get better. A bad hangover is exactly what Americans deserve. This is no time to be arguing about what choices you made last night . . . . . its time to start cleaning up the mess and getting your head together once again.
+K Matsu you missed his point entirely.
Love love Russell. Thanks bill!
I've recently discovered his channel, he's the exact best parts of revolutionary, conservative, thoughtful and kind but unflinching in his truthfulness. Spiritual but also accepting in others beliefs. Speaks of serious issues with just the right amount of levity to not depress you but give you hope that there are others that feel the way you do.
I would watch a whole movie of just Maher and Brand
I absolutely adore Russell Brand. Such a genuine lovely man.
I know Brand practices mindfulness, but he is the most "present" person I've ever seen. He seems so aware and attentive.
"These chairs have wheels on them for a reason!" Love this guy! Oh, and he's absolutely right.
Brand him Russell.. amazing how Bill test him about his horrible past but Russell gracefully set Bill ass in his place
holy fuck I'll never see Rusell brand with the same eyes again... I didn't like him before and now he's on a philosophical crusade, good luck mate! keep going.
Watch his comedy special. Its pure gold. Hes a lot to take in but his message is clear and tragically relatable to most people
He's been like this for a while, and he's getting better at it as time goes on.
I can't remember the movie I first saw him in but he seemed like a dopey dumb mother fucker. It's not until you see him outside of American movies that you realize how articulate he is.
Holy Crap . This man is awesome. You can actually feel the love in each word he says. Love him.
Incredibly articulate
Wish I had half his words. Wonderful.
Russell's badass
And Maher's punkass.
I could listen ta him talk all god damn day. It's nice to see a realist who has the passion to change the world for the better.
Wrong. Wise man.
One can be wise man bad ass...
Russel only confuses me. Sometimes I love him, sometimes I hate him, sometimes I think he is an idiot, sometimes a genious. The only person in the world that totally confuses me.
He is dynamically eloquent. That is a gift.
I never knew Russell Brand was so hilarious!
he is
There’s a reason he’s been on the Big Fat Quiz multiple times, and has at least one stand up show. :)
I never knew Russell Brand, but he is hilarious!
Watch the big fat quiz episodes with him, they're hilarious!
Long live the the Goth Detectives! :)
I could listen to him talk foreverrrr.
Damn Russell blew me away. Really impressed by what he is saying and so true.
Thank-you Mr. Brand for your book. I just finished it this afternoon and passed it on to my daughter.
Russell Brand is ahead of his time.
Who could not appreciate these two minds together. ⚡️⚡️⚡️
It's a good thing that Russell Brand speaks so quickly, cuz after Bill would ask a question Russell would have like 5 seconds before Bill would interrupt him again, holy shit let the guy speak.
Two bright star intellects sharing a space is a rarity....both hold a sense of maturity and respect for each other. Friendship and fellowship.
Damn. I can see why people join cults now. What a perfect mixture of charisma, intellect, and humor all bundled in a pretty package.
Russell!!!!! How I enjoy your appearances everywhere. Your refreshing candor, intelligence, and humor is so fun to encounter.
When Russell talks, he sounds like he's performing in some kind of Broadway play about drug addiction or reciting song lyrics. He should actually write and sing a song about it, lol. It reminds me of the song You Got Trouble from the Music Man. Somebody needs to make an autotune remix from this video.
And we say why can't we stop the flow of drugs to the USA? Because the rich make them rich~!
reminds me of the song Trouble from the Music Man
Two of my favourite minds together ... BLISS!
Damm, Russell is fluent as he speaks his mind. Very articulate
Russell Brand is such a delight❤
What an intellectual and equally funny man! Love Russell Brand
Russell is so awesomely outrageously eloquent
Bill got schooled by Brand who is a million times more informed on leaders who represent the donors and not the people. A concept that Bill clearly has issue with
to say he has a way with words would be an understatement
Russell just earned 56.78 pounds of respect, loved it
Wild Andes well certainly not sir. Are you?
I am as confused as you are ...
Deport your ass please
carolina diaz what ever country your in legally or illegally.... deport your self
Ex Machina Nah
Shine, Russell, shine!!! 🌞
Right On Russell Brand!
"They are governed by forces I don't entirely understand. As you are sometimes" 😂 That last line was brilliant and a mastermind piece. Bill never saw that coming 😂. his intellect and the speed of his thought and articulation is incredible
Russell is gorgeous!!!!
Russell Brand as a practical joke on live BBC Radio called a man named Andrew Sauchs and left a message on his answering machine saying he had sex with Sauchs' grand daughter. Do not be fooled by this man he is a hypocrite that does not have a clue.
Nairobi Dino What does that have to do with him being gorgeous???
Maybe gorgeous on the outside but maybe not on the inside. He is touring USA but us in the UK know him hardly as gorgeous.
Nai, you a copy pasting dumbass hater. Jelly brah?
Not many people can overshadow Bill like this his charisma is out of this world
all we are saying, is give Bees a Chance
Give Peas a Chance
These two really have a special connection and it's a joy to watch. I don't know if you can consider them geniuses but the level of intelligence possessed by each of them is remarkable.
LOVE is the DRUG for me!
BILL wants to know from the brilliant HUMANITARIAN Russel
''whats wrong with sex addiction'' DOY. he aint no woman! walk a mile in MY SHOES Mate.
bill not that smart, he voted for hHilary not Bernie!!! Bernie n Russell on same page, matey
Oh boy, another Bernie supporter living in the past. Get a grip "matey"
Obvious genius HUGE fan🤔🤗
Guru Russell the only person on the planet with the intelligence wit and graciousness to combat human ignorance fear selfishness and greed - well done that man - one love
this dude's a kind of speech genius or something. How can he just freestyle his way through these sentences.
You are a beautiful human Russell. I have only just started watch your channel but wow. I have been battling anxiety for a bit now to say it's tricky is an understatement but to know there a good humans out there gives me hope!!. Keep up the great work.
Bill really lost control of this one and I'm so glad he did. Brand is a dynamo and always has been.
I could listen to him talk for hours. Fascinating person.
Aw, Russel's a beekeeper, I love bees.
Bill & Russell too cute together. Love what they bring out in each other -so loving, a side you don’t always see in Bill. ❤️u Bill. Bills playful side is so fun & he moderates Beautifully. Shows his skill to tune in to Russell to playfully refocus. Great panel ❤️❤️❤️
If Russell had a white, middle class spoken manner, accent, and appearance, he’d be taken so much more seriously and heralded as a great social commentator - he speaks a lot of sense with great insight and oversight!
He meant American, not white i believe. He acts a bit dopey but if someone doesn't take him seriously after hearing him speak then they are deaf as shit.
I like that he isn’t like THAT.
Jack Pilcher May lol he has a white middle ( maybe middle-lower ) class accent. You mean if he had a posh upper classy sort of voice?
Governed by forces that I don't quite understand.... as you are sir!!!
Russel Brand is unbeatable.
Didn't know him and from the look of him disliked him, but he is fucking brilliant!