Bertcast # 382 - Craig Ferguson & ME
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- Опубликовано: 28 сен 2024
- Today I sit down with Craig Ferguson to talk about moving back to Scotland, hard drugs, how he came to the US and got the Late Late Show, why he got his pilots license, growing up in the 70’s punk scene, and much more!
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Craig was the best late night show host of all time. I’d still prefer to rewatch his old ones than watch anything new.
Even if the jokes were the same every episode, its funny every time
I can only assume you've never seen the Graham Norton Show. I mean, I love Craig's show, which may be the best in the US, but there can only be one true king.
@@emdiar6588 I love Norton, but no.
em diar umm yeah nope thanks
I'm from the UK and I don't get the hype about Graham Norton, he's very generic. For me it's between Craig Ferguson or Conan.
I think Craig Ferguson is the funniest late night host ever
I miss him flirting with all the hotties he had on, many really got into it, he did it unlike Letterman without being creepy.
i remember when i first saw it probably in 2008 or so... i was laughing so hard at how raw and real it was. nothing like it on anymore, everything is overproduced and fake
He’s #2 but thats huge considering #1 is Carson it was a different era with different celebrities but not to take anything away from Craig cause being number 2 is like being number 1 cause Carson is untouchable. Craig is the best of our generation and the last great late night host in history
Me too! I miss him
There isnt even a close second. Graham Norton in britain is awesome as well but hes not as funny as craig, for him its more the setup of his show.
I love Craig Ferguson, I’m a recovering addict, and I remember him talking about his disease back when he had his show. I was full blown chaos, I wanted to die. I remember thinking wow, I’m not the only one. He’s so funny and charming he made sobriety seem like something I could maybe achieve. Thank you Craig.
So much of what defines him now seems to flow from that honesty.
If something is good for him, he does it. If it is bad for him, he doesn't.
He flies because he wants control over his fear of flying. He doesn't drink or celebritize or eat meat, because he knows the better way.
I think that people get angry at vegans because they realize that it's the better way but cannot give up the yum of animal products. I know I cannot.
Wonderful.
@@ader3336 It's not that it's a better way, it's just a different way. Would you agree that consuming produce out of season that is shipped in from all over the world probably isn't a better way? Over 60% of our produce comes from South of our border. How much fuel is used to bring grapes to your table in January shipped in from Peru?
Mass factory farming kills animals each and every spring. Rabbits, groundhogs, badgers, squirrels, mice, bird nests with eggs/chicks etc get tilled under by tractors with the dirt, or sprayed with pesticides/herbicides, etc..
I've been vegetarian, vegan, and ate raw for years. I never felt like I was doing something better.
Sorry bud but being an addict isn't a disease it's a choice.... -a former addict
how's the sobriety going?
Iceland is in the North Atlantic, it's capitol city is Reykjavik
What is the average speed of the Aftican swallow?
@@placebo5466 the South African cliff swallow can fly up to 35mph.
Source: I made that shit up.
@@placebo5466 How fast can a well hit shuttlecock fly?
@@placebo5466 Is that a laden or unladen swallow?
Hell yeah I love craigyferg and josh Robert Thompson!!! And Craig's bro science about birds!!
I love Craig Ferguson!!! I miss his talk show.
Mhmmm noone can match him since. Stayed away from boring politics, kept it real, made his guests improvised and just the masterful level of awareness.
Balls.
I so miss Craig's late night show
in your pants
@@Tesla-w1d careful, Icarus
I still watch replays of Ferguson's late night show. So unique and with outstanding vibes. Always put me in a good mood. Truly in his element.
He's very clever and well-read, but super quick witted when he enjoys the person he is talking with - usually pretty women.
It's sad that after seeing how great a late night show can be without the corporate controls, there will still never be another like it.
I love Craig Ferguson. He's finally getting a sliver of the recognition he deserves. Very humble, unlike most of the hollywood weirdos.
he has been getting recognition for a while now and probably the way he likes it... which is on a smaller scale.
Ferguson's Late Late Show has aged very well. The episodes still feel fresh. His travel editions (Paris and GB) are timeless.
It’s a great day for America everybody
I miss that soo much! And the robot skeleton. And the horse! And ass mode hahaha
I still say that every day.
Have you ever been to dover?
best late late show for stoners hands down
Made myself laugh and thats all that matters
Im still upset that they never promoted his show when it was on air. I was a Conan fan just because I found him first. When he went off to take the tonight show I found Craig's show and it was sooooo much better. Then find out he's leaving and just sucked the wind right out of thinking I'd found something great I could enjoy late night now. Im happy there are so many clips on RUclips from it that i can go back and watch
What did we learn on the show tonight, Craig?
BALLS
Damn I miss that
*distorted meows from hell*
Percc feel ..great
In my pants
His recovery integrity is just so wonderful… no ego, no hero stuff, total humble and honest… he’s shared in the best way possible… ♥️‼️☮️🥰love you brother 💕
Craig's Late Nite Show was the best. Very relaxing, Funny, No Politics, I went to sleep with a smile after watching it. I really do miss sleeping that good.
Was original, weird, funny and not likely to be repeated again. We were lucky to see it.
He is the most charismatic person alive. Great dude
Bert is listening like he's hearing stories from an uncle. This was too wholesome.
Craig looks to be the same age or at most 5 years older.
@@BoqPrecision is think craig is a bit older then bert, not just 5 years
@@BoqPrecisionCraig is 61 currently, and I think Bert’s in his early 50s
Yeah, but learned nothing.
This might seem silly, but the way Craig describes alcoholism is exactly the way I feel about sugar. Once I give in to shity food I can't garantee where it might lead, just having crazy sugary foods in the house drives me crazy. I'm not overweight though and I work out, so just because I don't have a severe case of sugar addiction nobody ever believes me when I say it's a problem for me.
Great episode Bert. Just want to tell you, don't be afraid to reinvent yourself as the sober fun guy. If you lose any fans it will be those worth losing.
Totally agree you got to think about yourself! You’re a funny guy you don’t have to be a drunk for people to love you.
He wanted to say something along those lines but couldn’t
Bert is a one trick pony drunk guy w drunk fun stories
Nothing about his comedy is smart he’s this generations Larry cable the guy
I really miss him hosting late late, I was so excited to see him on ymh podcast and just as happy to see him on this. Hopefully he does more
I hate that he quit....almost makes me cry....he was so good and creative
"Oh hell yeah" -Geoff
Balls.
Do you own a place there?
@@ExcitingBob yeah we throw beads at people... and go swimming
@@Tesla-w1d just like what we do here then
Careful...Icarus...
Craig Ferguson is an old pilot. My Certified Flight Instructor taught me there are old pilots and there are bold pilots. But there are never old bold pilots. Craig understands the physics of flying which is great to see.
Greatest Late Show host in history!
Massively underrated. We love you, Craig!
Love Craig! His standup special is great, and his books are amazing. It was so nice seeing him on Nikki Glaser's podcast and Tom & Christina's too. I really miss seeing him every night before going to bed, his late-night show was the absolute best! Seein this one pop up under my notifications fkin instantly made my day!
❤Absolutely agree, Craig Ferguson is the best late night talk show host of all time!!! I'm watching the old episodes as well,so great!!! We miss you Craig!!! Live you Bert❤!! Much love, well wishes and continued success to you both!!.
Craig's been married to his wife for 12 years
And he still brought her up (positively) multiple times in this podcast.
You know a marriage is good when they hang out and talk on a regular basis, AND enjoy it
This was lovely. I sincerely love the man who I know as Craig Ferguson, and had been curious about what he was up to. Then, this pops up on my RUclips feed. Thank you, Bert. I really like your style of interviewing him. I'll probably check out your show here from time to time. You're good at the casual. Sitting around the house type of interview. Peace.
"the level of self-deception that occur's within me is triggered by the first drink" and "it's very hard to define alcoholism, I think people have to define it for themselves in an odd way" are 2 of the most wisest thing's he said in this. That and "it's the first drink that get's me drunk, not the third or fourth or the 15th. The first one changes my mind that I am no longer in charge of my thinking". I've been to both outpatient rehab and AA, and those are messages that need to be shared more not only for those sobering up but for those non-alcoholics around them in order for them to better understand
"Owls Protect Chickens" more fun facts Bert makes up on the spot
at least he semi caught himself when he said it. that he hasn't actually looked that up..
Some of my mom’s chickens were eaten by owls
@@brianbjur4796 LMFAO
Plastic owls protect chickens.
by far the greatest late night show host ever. watch them all the time
RIP Vivian Westwood, she was a monumental icon for a generation lost to time but never forgotten. Punk still lives in the hearts of many of us.
Love his voice. I was born in Glasgow. All my family were born in the toon heed. As we called it. So his voice reminds me of my dad and all my uncles. It's just so soothing. I remember seeing Craig perform at the Trongate Theatre downtown Gasgow when he first started. But he's such a sage. I love listening to his perspective on everything everybody. :)
I paused this at 16:30 because I wanted to take a minute give Bert props for being such a sensitive, articulate interviewer. This is such an amazing conversation.
One of the things I noted about Craig when he was doing late night was his knowledge of fashion and dressmaking, something he got from his mother. I am not surprised about his assertions about Vivienne Westwood (RIP) and her contributions to punk.
I love Craig Ferguson! I hope he doesnt stop doing stand up , I loved his Netflix special!!
I woke up to a notification that this was a thing that had happened, and I audibly fell out. This is awesome!
I'm sorry, David, but you never woke up.
Craig is a BEAST! One of the best late show host's! Sobriety ROCKS! 20 years here!
Thank you for this particular topic, I have been sober for just over a year, and my alcoholism started in the military when I was 22. It took the love of my life to change my outlook about liquor, I agree with Craig, I learned that the first drink is my worst disappointment because from that point, I am no longer myself. I became something I couldn't control, a shame, a fake, an idiot I have been for over 30 years of waisted life that came from a stupid bottle. 😮😊😊😊😊😊😊
i love this calm side of bert. and ive always loved craig
I was mourning the passing of my Beloved Mom and stumbled across the late ,late show with Craig Ferguson. I was instantly smitten with everything about him....He was so damn funny and that charisma was contagious. I've loved Craigy Ferg since 2009 and had the privilege of seeing him live in concert. Wish he would do another show of some kind on TV. Love and miss you my Funny and handsome friend. Thank you for bringing laughter back into my life all those years ago. ❤❤❤❤
RESPECT! Without a doubt, the best 'interview' ever... inspiring and fun. (Cheers to you both for sharing.)
Damn I miss Craig's late night show, but its always great to hear him on podcasts.
I will fly from the US to Scotland to see Craig opening for Bert!
Watching this dude talk about sobriety made me get sober a few months ago. Wouldn't be surprised if Bert quit drinking after this lol
Congratulations
Same. I saw a clip of his about how he was not going to make fun of Britney Spears after her meltdown a ways back, and his honesty was the last straw I needed to pull the cord and check myself into rehab. Tomorrow I'm going to pick up my 9 year chip. I've been lucky, I've worked hard and I haven't done it alone. It's hard work, and no celebrity was going to save me from my own sickness. But I'll always be grateful to Craig for being open about his sobriety, showing me that you can still be cool and giving me the last nudge I needed. It sounds hokey, but without that clip (at that moment) I'm damn sure I wouldn't be alive today.
Good luck to you, friend. It's a rocky road, but don't give up. An advice someone gave me, and that I still live by to this day, is "Don't Drink the First Drink." Don't worry about the third or the fifth or the twelfth. Beer, cocktail, antifreeze, line of coke... Doesn't matter your poison. Just Don't Drink the First. If you do that, every day, one day at the time, you're good. It's both the hardest and the easiest thing I've ever had to do. But it is really that simple. And it works.
EDIT: D'oh. Craig talked about same thing in this episode. Ah well, I'm a parrot. It's still good advice tho.
@@Hyperkowtow Congratulations
@@Hyperkowtow thank you for the advice brother. Congrats on 9 years of sobriety. I wish I will get there one day. But for now I'm taking it one day at a time.
It's inspiring
Wow. As a former Navy “frat-style” ex-drinker who can’t stomach hard liquor anymore, it means a lot to hear two actual experienced substance abusers speak so openly and eloquently about this. I wish we had more experienced addicted people with a platform would share their tools for battling alcoholism!
Therapy/counseling is great, useful and can’t be replaced with podcasts for sure. That being said it’s more relatable when you hear it from these hilarious, damaged (like most comics) but successful people like these guys.
I’m super impressed with how great of an interviewer Bert is.
He asked Craig every question I wanted to know the answer to.
Even when he deviated and talked about Scotland for a bit, he brought it back to Craig’s journey with sobriety.
Excellent memory and incredible listening skills.
Craig Ferguson is one of a kind, and by far was the best late night talk show host. If anyone is interested, The Jay Leno Fly puts together some pretty great videos of Craigyferg.
New subscriber!
I haven't even watched this podcast yet, and I already wish it was longer!
Add Craig Ferguson to the list of celebrities no one hates
And everybody misses him so damn much
The first book Bert pulls out is called Cockpit Confidential and it's one of my favorite books I've ever read that I recommend to everyone. It completely changed my views/fears around flying and also completely dispelled my fear of turbulence. It will also make you despise airports in America more than you probably already do.
Miss his show every day. I even binge watched 3 hours of Sid the Bunny videos over the holidays.
My first Bertcast. Love Craig, love Bert, and honesty is just wow.
It's been very beautiful to be in this Intimacy..Enjoyed your Communication. I am 70 and am always thinking about moving back to FortWilliam🙏🙏
I wish I was more of a Craig fan when he was on nightly. At least I came to appreciate him.
It was amazing to watch, really.
He wasn't high. He was euphoric. There's a difference.
"If ya swim in a sewer you can't complain if you get hit in the face with a turd, it's gonna happen."
That son of the *tutsifrutsi!* still got it.
Legend
Is it weird that the best life advice I've ever gotten has been from comedians who are talking real for a few moments.
Thank for the new perspective and thank you for bringing laughter into what can be a messy world.
I like Craig Ferguson he seems like a very genuine person
My god, how I’ve missed Mr. Ferguson in my life. He is a much needed relief in this world.
Craigyferg is my favorite fabulous person!!
Craig is such a real guy and was an awesome late night talk show host, we need more like him!
Yeah, his description of percs is spot on lol
Hands down best interview. One if the best stand up comics out there. Bert great job.
These two are just amazing
I rarely put a like on a podcast but my God, this deserved one!
Bert's getting better. I thought the last one with nick thune was his best interview ever, he let the guest talk a lot more than usual without interrupting. Maybe he learned from that episode which made this one better!
Craig is an amazing human!! And that is an understatement. Thanks, Bert, for sharing!
Craig is such a interesting person, so absolutely funny and smart
He’s such a cool man
Anyway thanks for the interview!!
I actually am brand new here in fact this is the first one I am watching and Craig being here
Brought me
What an interesting person Craig is. So funny and yet can be so deep and philosophical.
Craig is forever the king of late night
I watched him every night in 2011 going through Ampligen therapy in Charlotte, NC. The drug caused insomnia and I was away from my family back in Houston. He got me through a bleak period in my life and wish I could shake his hand. Him and Tony Stewart #14 who won the Winston Cup that year. I hated NASCAR until moving to Charlotte and actually educating myself about it. SMOKE retired and I quit watching it wasn’t the same without #14
Great interview. Craigy Ferg is just amazing. Really miss the Late, Late Show
Now everyone go look for: "Robin Williams and Craig Ferguson Complete
"
Thanks m8, it's great
Best guest ever.
Chlamydia, your dad's here.
@@stat2883 We're hunting Wobin Weems.
It's sad now actually 😔
At 1:19:04 when Craig said is that a plane, a plane flew over my house and I had to pause the podcast to make sure I wasn't tripping...
Berst as an alcoholic who hasn't admitted his issue knows alot of what Craig is saying he can relate to.
Phillip Morales Why is he an alcoholic ?
He's def hearing what Craig's laying out , not sure if he's had a sit down with a sober person,this is one of the ways it looks when a person is figuring out their relationship with alcohol. We can say he acts like an alcoholic but only he can decide he is one.
I miss this man so much. Glad you're doing good Craig. Thank you for interviewing this Bert! You rock too with your comedy skits!
Craig you made talk show hosting an art man ! You were so uniquely adventurous with it.
So many hilarious interviews 🤣 😂 Russell Brand, Ricky Gervais, ROBIN WILLIAMS and Don rickles to name a few
Someone get this guy back to what he does best
In a weird way, this interview helps me with the thought of getting older. I don't know how, but it did.
"every kid wanted to be in a punk rock band. So being in a band when I was a teenager, is like the way people have twitter accounts. Like, why wouldn't you be in a band? It was... your social media was "the band" that you were in."
How can you not love the man Craig is? He admits, he explains, he IS honesty. Shit man, thank you.
I was just thinking about Craig a few days ago, and how much I miss his humour. Thanks for having him on!
craig ferguson's voice and accent soothe my anxiety
TMI...u need a journal
Awesome interview!! Great job Bert!!
Who thinks the dog should always be in the podcast lol
I love how fluently he speaks aa without breaking anonymity and sticking to the principles of the program
Imagine saying that now, "how you feel is not fucken important it's what's happening that's fucken important" 😂😂
Been listening to the podcasts for five years and Bert has gotten really good at interviewing people.
Bert, you're the best in the "conversation-cast" game that's doing it. It's a pleasure to listen to, and watch, every episode. No one makes a guest feel more comfortable and "safe", more emotionally at ease and able to be themselves, than you do. The honest conversations it engenders are what makes you special as a host. You're such a layered individual, I'm constantly impressed with your depth and scope of interests. It shows through your ability to connect with, and ask questions that are unique and engaging to, each guest.
Congratulations on your success, you've earned it.
I'd say Ryan sickler on ymh's honeydew podcast is better.
Side note, I know you love hip hop... if your ears get bored, you can give em this to go play with ruclips.net/video/NWJialWX98o/видео.html . He's real underground, but I doubt for much longer. AWOL, lyrical Adolf.
I have seen alot of you interview's. This has got to be the best one. To date. Learned alot about the 2 of you.
*craig is a real one*
I love how bert has a comfy couch and pillow while the guest has an awful chair lol. Love your comedy Bert! Keep up the great work!
Best one so far Bert you keep getting better! Love to Craig's views on drugs and alcohol...Everyone has there own demons and learning from fellow humans is key in the internet age. keep it up, and keep taking care of the ladies in your life!
Nice to know nothing like Craigs show will ever happen again
That made me really sad to hear him say that and explain why. He really got lucky and that show was a gem.
So well put Craig, my life will change as of now. Regards from Glasgow.
#CraigFerguson i am a 46 year old die hard alcoholic. I've been trying to beat this disease for years. Thank you for sharing your story.
the tito’s sign behind him. so bert.
As a retired Airline Pilot/CFIINEI and presently a Stand-up Comedian I agree entirely with Craig's thoughts about aviation..and comedy.
Owls are chicken murderers of the night.
Do you mean they murder chickens at night, or are you suggesting that they are murderers who aren't brave enough to kill in broad daylight?
em diar both
yesss love him.
also, life can be pretty bleak and we’re usually all just looking for something to pass the time and make it more interesting.
I miss the fuck out of this guy. Was lucky enough to see his show last December and to be honest he crushed my dreams saying he wasn't going to do a tour again.
Craig is one of the most "real" people there is in showbiz. Honest and funny are a great combo!
So engaging, still cool as ever
“Your wife is the God of Thunder?!” Brilliant. He hears a noise and comes up with a gem like it’s the easiest thing in the world.