In a world where everyone shares endless content, one of the most thoughtful performers in the world left so few real candid interviews. Thanks to Mr Maron for this gem. It will live on forever, long after you and I are gone.
Damn Marc…it must be an indescribable feeling to recall making a great like Williams involuntarily belly laugh a number of times in casual conversation…
Great to hear Robin’s voice, really miss him here in the Bay Area as I used to see him at the bike shop in Marin. Fucking killer interview, Thank God we have these things to remember him by, well done Marc!
Good Will Hunting, What Dreams May Come, Dead Poets Society literally all had some kind of significant impact on my life at various stages. Amazing movies and amazing acting. What did they all have in common? Robin. What a loss. I will forever be grateful for your movies and comedy. You brought joy and thought to my life. Thank you. #RIP
So grateful to Marc Maron for doing this - I miss Robin Williams so much, from 1st seeing him in the UK on Laverne and Shirley, to Mork and Mindy and then exploding over here - then going back into his retrospective. Thank you Marc for this.
This is a great interview, and it's because of the format. With no one there but the two of them, it becomes a conversation. I saw an episode of "Inside the Actors' Studio" with Williams, and it became unwatchable, because in front of an audience, he couldn't switch off "the performer" for more than a few seconds at a time, and it was so manic, and became such a circus, that any kind of a real conversation was impossible. All that is fine if you buy a ticket to a stand-up show; if you want to learn something, or have a discussion of any depth, it's no good. And Williams was someone worth having that discussion with. Maron did it right.
Williams on a talk show was insufferable. Same schtick every time and the host laughing his ass off because he felt he had to. Williams was a great talent as an actor and seems like he was a wonderful guy, but I always cringe when I hear people talk about his comic "genius." I just never found him funny. Would have loved to see what he could have done as an actor into his 70s and older.
G Heller I think you’ll find that not many people hold that opinion. There’s a reason his stand up specials and most of his talk show appearances are adored. Of course there are awkward appearances where the host has no time to talk, but watch Robin on Carson and Ferguson’s shows to see his genius, especially in his insanely sharp political jokes. It’s quite obvious that most hosts weren’t laughing because “they felt they had to” and neither were the audiences. Robin’s comedy was genuine and so were the reactions to it. If you really need evidence, watch him on Craig Ferguson’s show and try to tell me that’s not funny (and it’s that much better because Craig was actually able to keep up with Robin). But if you don’t even like his comedy after seeing his stand up specials, maybe it’s his manic style that’s not for you. Regardless, even if you remove his style from the equation, the razor sharp intelligence of his comedy alone is what makes him truly one of the greats.
A large part of my soul was lost along with him, and so much happiness along with it. My cup became shallower and frequently overflows now. R.I.P, thank you for the joy I had in youth.
Thanks for this; such an honest loving-capable guy Robin, I may never get tired of hearing newly disclosed interviews, may there be many more of him - great experiences, and stories of others' too.
I loved this interview, but also teared up listening to him laugh. As another person said, the only celebrity death I’ve cared about…still sad he’s gone. What a treasure
💙Huge gratitude💙 to whoever over on RUclips commented (on a different RW interview) that this was the best ever interview with the man. Thoughtful, wide-ranging, tugs at the heartstrings. Approaching ten years gone, this August…Thanks, Mr. Maron.
Marrrrc, you are an amazing man, shaping a new world, helping us hear the best and most real of these interesting people. You are so willing to make it happen! Thank you.
Robin is here. Maybe the reason people miss him more than any other celebrity is he was more here than anyone ? So funny and genuine and vulnerable and inspiring. What a gift he is for all of us!
New Yorker living in Asia - at 43.35, Robin's story with Deniro when they were on a street set filming Awakenings in the Bronx. OMG my intestines splattered the far wall. heartwarming and heartbreaking interview.
@@pedrolopes3377 actually according to his daughter they misdiagnosed him and put him on the wrong medication that caused him to get incredibly depressed.
Mrs. Doubtfire is my absolute favorite work of Robin's. I KNEW HE WASN'T SUICIDAL! The world could certainly use a little of your humour right now, and is not a better place without you. You will be forever loved and greatly missed. RIP Robin 💞
To paraphrase Don McLean's classic song..."But I could have told you, Robin this world was never meant, for one as beautiful as you..." Nanoo nanoo Robin.RIP
Marc’s self pity is what really brought me in, but his (more so audience show of self somewhat appreciation) is making me feel the love. Good show in Denver the other week 👏👏👏 good stuff taking care of the limited staff at comedy works and giving the audience what they love
This is the only really good interview with RW I have ever heard. He is not being an on stage energy vortex, but a calm, charming adult. Maybe this is because he is clean and still healthy, and also because he's not in front of hundreds of people, freaking out on coke and alcohol. He may be most remembered for his acting. RIP
Garp, Awakenings, Moscow, Doubtfire, Hunting, Dead Poets, One Hour Photo, Fisher King, even Night at the Museum, brought such empathy and sincerity to his roles. He really was a tremendous actor and could bring such emotion with his portrayals. At the same time, as he emerged on the scene as a stand-up comic, he was a force of nature...literally lightning in a bottle! He seemed to overcome addiction, depression and heart disease for the most part, but Lewy Body Dementia proved a burden that exceeded his grasp...
Williams is also on the way down here -- third wife Susan Schneider described his symptoms (anxiety, indigestion, insomnia, tremors) as early as 2012-2013. He was being prescribed anti-psychotic meds (for uncontrollable 'attacks') while filming Night at the Museum 3. I agree that his later conversations are deeper (and in some ways 'darker') than the lighter quippy happy-go-lucky stuff of the 1980s and 1990s.
@@sskoog So RW was already suffering from his illness. Maybe symptoms were manageable, maybe this interview was on a good day. I just really appreciated getting to meet RW for the first time in 40 years.
I do agree -- he has a couple more, like back when he was promoting Jakob the Liar -- but the majority of Williams' on-camera discussions are far from 'deep' or 'serious.' Nice to see them when they crop up.
The travelogue in the intro, yes sadly the GG bridge has many jumpers every year...my grandfather lived around the corner from the house where Robin spent his final moments...used to walk by there alot✌Robin
52:21 is kind of eery to listen to him talking about the one time he had a suicidal thought and then quickly snapped out of it and said to himself that he didn't have the balls to go through with it (killing himself). Somehow, only four years later, he did find that courage. But up until then, by his own admission, he had never entertained that thought and could list all of these blessings he was grateful for; it was clear that he'd had a really good life and he was aware of it and he hadn't been suffering from debilitating depression for years and years like some people seem to think. It was only like the last two years of his life that stuff started gradually becoming unbearable. It's crazy how quickly things can change for a person.
Yeah, people over-dramatize these things. They do the same with Norm. Norm didn't actually know he was going to die until the last year or two. His cancer was actually in remission or laying low most of the 9 years.
Idk bcz I loved this man but I've heard ppl that aren't fans describe him as just *mentally ill.* This interview clearly puts that to rest, imo. BUT, sometimes he was exhausting just to listen to. I can't always keep up with him. I want to say *wait! wait! What was that again?* maybe that's part of why they don't *get* this lovely man. My guess.
This is better than his standup. I've watched specials across the decades - and this - isn't peformative. It's real. It's peer-to-peer - and that to me is far more interesting, and when he breaks away it's not 'on' or 'zany' it's real(ly) funny. It'd be interesting to think what would have happened if he got less 'him' and (in spite of what illness he was going into) do just 'let go' and be onstage ... just - real.
In a world where everyone shares endless content, one of the most thoughtful performers in the world left so few real candid interviews. Thanks to Mr Maron for this gem. It will live on forever, long after you and I are gone.
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It also helps that it is now an inductee into the National Recording Registry, preserved for all-time in the Library Of Congress.
This and the Norm McDonald interview are two of the best interviews ever. Both were so revealing. Bravo
robin is the greatest guy.
Dude took my childhood with him. He was a hero, man.
The BEST Robin Williams interview ever- it makes me miss him
I wish there were a hundred more interviews like this with Robin, allowing the calm humor and pathos and brilliance all shine together.
Nicely said.
Damn Marc…it must be an indescribable feeling to recall making a great like Williams involuntarily belly laugh a number of times in casual conversation…
@sandpiper You have a lack of respect. Try to get your dumb brain straightened out instead of being a little brat.
His smile made you want to smile, his view of the world made you want to be a better person. One of God's finest creations.
Great to hear Robin’s voice, really miss him here in the Bay Area as I used to see him at the bike shop in Marin. Fucking killer interview, Thank God we have these things to remember him by, well done Marc!
Good Will Hunting, What Dreams May Come, Dead Poets Society literally all had some kind of significant impact on my life at various stages. Amazing movies and amazing acting. What did they all have in common? Robin. What a loss. I will forever be grateful for your movies and comedy. You brought joy and thought to my life. Thank you. #RIP
Don't forget The World According to Garp. That movie is cinamatic acid for the mind.
This is a great interview- feels very natural and candid.
2022,...thanks, Marc. Great to hear our old friend's voice again.
I feel blessed getting to listen to all of that.
Thank you Marc.
Thank you Robin.
For everything.
💖
So grateful to Marc Maron for doing this - I miss Robin Williams so much, from 1st seeing him in the UK on Laverne and Shirley, to Mork and Mindy and then exploding over here - then going back into his retrospective. Thank you Marc for this.
This is a great interview, and it's because of the format. With no one there but the two of them, it becomes a conversation. I saw an episode of "Inside the Actors' Studio" with Williams, and it became unwatchable, because in front of an audience, he couldn't switch off "the performer" for more than a few seconds at a time, and it was so manic, and became such a circus, that any kind of a real conversation was impossible. All that is fine if you buy a ticket to a stand-up show; if you want to learn something, or have a discussion of any depth, it's no good. And Williams was someone worth having that discussion with. Maron did it right.
Williams on a talk show was insufferable. Same schtick every time and the host laughing his ass off because he felt he had to. Williams was a great talent as an actor and seems like he was a wonderful guy, but I always cringe when I hear people talk about his comic "genius." I just never found him funny. Would have loved to see what he could have done as an actor into his 70s and older.
i love watching the circus ❤️
G Heller I think you’ll find that not many people hold that opinion. There’s a reason his stand up specials and most of his talk show appearances are adored. Of course there are awkward appearances where the host has no time to talk, but watch Robin on Carson and Ferguson’s shows to see his genius, especially in his insanely sharp political jokes. It’s quite obvious that most hosts weren’t laughing because “they felt they had to” and neither were the audiences. Robin’s comedy was genuine and so were the reactions to it. If you really need evidence, watch him on Craig Ferguson’s show and try to tell me that’s not funny (and it’s that much better because Craig was actually able to keep up with Robin). But if you don’t even like his comedy after seeing his stand up specials, maybe it’s his manic style that’s not for you. Regardless, even if you remove his style from the equation, the razor sharp intelligence of his comedy alone is what makes him truly one of the greats.
Great interview. Tough to listen at the end, hearing him go through the suicide monologue. A beautiful human being, gone too soon.
it was very interesting, hearing him break down the thought process with himself. I'm glad this was documented
Thanks for keeping this available
A large part of my soul was lost along with him, and so much happiness along with it. My cup became shallower and frequently overflows now.
R.I.P, thank you for the joy I had in youth.
As a therapist who had valve surgery after 60 yrs of thinking about it, I found this incredibly poignant and even more sad. RIP Mr. Williams.
Thanks for this; such an honest loving-capable guy Robin, I may never get tired of hearing newly disclosed interviews, may there be many more of him - great experiences, and stories of others' too.
I loved this interview, but also teared up listening to him laugh. As another person said, the only celebrity death I’ve cared about…still sad he’s gone. What a treasure
Yep, I still lament that Robin left us far too soon. Same w/ Kirk Cobaine and now Norm MacDonald.
"Remember the alimony"… That's hilarious!
The King of Comedy reference at the end of this is pure genius. It's my favourite movie which doubled my buzz when I heard it!
💙Huge gratitude💙 to whoever over on RUclips commented (on a different RW interview) that this was the best ever interview with the man. Thoughtful, wide-ranging, tugs at the heartstrings. Approaching ten years gone, this August…Thanks, Mr. Maron.
A Holy City Bar memorable interview! All giggles and smiles just listening. Thanks.
Marrrrc, you are an amazing man, shaping a new world, helping us hear the best and most real of these interesting people. You are so willing to make it happen! Thank you.
" You're like a vampire with a day pass" classic Robin Williams
This aired on April 26, 2010. We lost him four years later. 😢
In the day for me, there was only my B&W tv watching all I could of Robin Williams, hearing his voice today is a ghost of my past.
Part of me died with him. A great man lost too soon
Amazing interview. in 45 years I've never heard Robin not "on". Just amazing
I was lucky enough to work with Robin once for a day.. I wish I had been able to have known him better.
He makes you cry, makes laugh. The universe was so much dimmer when he died. 😥
It will always wring my heart when I think of this beautiful human.
27:00
-"..like Freaky Ralph, who eventually set himself on fire"
-"To close?'
-"No, to end his life"
I love Robin's laugh. Excellent interview Marc.
52:20 such a powerful ending to this talk. RIP Robin
Incredible interview. I love the thought-provoking and amusing conversation that this legendary man delivers 🧡
In 2021 where podcasts are plentiful, Robin Williams could've been the best podcaster ever.
Robin is here. Maybe the reason people miss him more than any other celebrity is he was more here than anyone ? So funny and genuine and vulnerable and inspiring. What a gift he is for all of us!
New Yorker living in Asia - at 43.35, Robin's story with Deniro when they were on a street set filming Awakenings in the Bronx. OMG my intestines splattered the far wall. heartwarming and heartbreaking interview.
Wow Marc you really did him Justice this was a great interview
So sad hearing him talk about suicide.😢
If I understood properly it was not due to depression but because he got sick and decided not to go through the whole decaying hard end.
@@pedrolopes3377 It's hard to say, really. He had a long history of depression and alcoholism as well. He seemed bipolar to me.
@@pedrolopes3377 actually according to his daughter they misdiagnosed him and put him on the wrong medication that caused him to get incredibly depressed.
18:59 love to hear a genuine laugh from Robin
God bless you Robin Williams.
Mrs. Doubtfire is my absolute favorite work of Robin's. I KNEW HE WASN'T SUICIDAL! The world could certainly use a little of your humour right now, and is not a better place without you. You will be forever loved and greatly missed. RIP Robin 💞
Man this kills me. Beautiful. Thanks to poster Marc and Robin.
To paraphrase Don McLean's classic song..."But I could have told you, Robin
this world was never meant, for one as beautiful as you..." Nanoo nanoo Robin.RIP
Good to hear Robin laugh 😂
well, this made me cry...
So good. Thanks Marc.
That little monologue he gave about suicide made me want to go wail into a pillow.
Marc’s self pity is what really brought me in, but his (more so audience show of self somewhat appreciation) is making me feel the love. Good show in Denver the other week 👏👏👏 good stuff taking care of the limited staff at comedy works and giving the audience what they love
28:26 my favorite Larry David story
"Larry David? Isn't he the guy who wrote that piece of shit for Gilbert Gottfried?"
"If you don't laugh" videos: 10 million views.. real comedy Robin Williams interview: 16 thousand views.
“Being angry at a drunk is like bitchslapping a cow”
This is the only really good interview with RW I have ever heard. He is not being an on stage energy vortex, but a calm, charming adult. Maybe this is because he is clean and still healthy, and also because he's not in front of hundreds of people, freaking out on coke and alcohol. He may be most remembered for his acting. RIP
Garp, Awakenings, Moscow, Doubtfire, Hunting, Dead Poets, One Hour Photo, Fisher King, even Night at the Museum, brought such empathy and sincerity to his roles. He really was a tremendous actor and could bring such emotion with his portrayals. At the same time, as he emerged on the scene as a stand-up comic, he was a force of nature...literally lightning in a bottle! He seemed to overcome addiction, depression and heart disease for the most part, but Lewy Body Dementia proved a burden that exceeded his grasp...
Williams is also on the way down here -- third wife Susan Schneider described his symptoms (anxiety, indigestion, insomnia, tremors) as early as 2012-2013. He was being prescribed anti-psychotic meds (for uncontrollable 'attacks') while filming Night at the Museum 3. I agree that his later conversations are deeper (and in some ways 'darker') than the lighter quippy happy-go-lucky stuff of the 1980s and 1990s.
@@sskoog So RW was already suffering from his illness. Maybe symptoms were manageable, maybe this interview was on a good day. I just really appreciated getting to meet RW for the first time in 40 years.
I do agree -- he has a couple more, like back when he was promoting Jakob the Liar -- but the majority of Williams' on-camera discussions are far from 'deep' or 'serious.' Nice to see them when they crop up.
52:09 interesting to hear him talk about suicide
How does this only have 50k views?
Such a lovely and loving person. Love you Robin🖤✨
Miss him! Great interview
The travelogue in the intro, yes sadly the GG bridge has many jumpers every year...my grandfather lived around the corner from the house where Robin spent his final moments...used to walk by there alot✌Robin
That story about Pryor. Deep as hell
The deniro story😅 love robbie and bobby
Feels like part of the world died along with him.
I was thinking the same thing exactly, then I saw your comment.Robin was a cosmic force
things have really never been the same
Great interview - weird detail is hearing all the Twitter references. I forget that has been a part of our culture now for more than 10 years.
3:50
Yeah I know Alex Camp I've been trying to figure out what that song is too it's catchy do you know where that song is from bro
@Indigo Aztec 🖕🖕🖕😂😂😂
@Indigo Aztec oh Yeah the olive oil song I hadn't seen that movie since I was a kid. All this time i thought it was like ring tone or something
Rene Salinas “He Needs Me” Popeye 1982
thanks
I loved Robin Williams so much💕
Robin took the joy he had and gave it to the world until he didn’t have any left for himself.
Enjoyed this much. he is dearly missed. Rest in peace
My heart dropped for a week...
Starts at 3:51
Talks about mortality 52:09
"Your mother knows how to push your buttons; because she installed them."
Maron's voice is 5x louder than Williams'. Why? WHY??
Oooh yes, a beautiful insight into the man.
Him talking about self termination made me kinda sad. Because he ended up doing it.
This is similar to the Shrink Rap interview that Robin did with Pamela Stephens, very open and honest, also really calm
52:21 is kind of eery to listen to him talking about the one time he had a suicidal thought and then quickly snapped out of it and said to himself that he didn't have the balls to go through with it (killing himself). Somehow, only four years later, he did find that courage. But up until then, by his own admission, he had never entertained that thought and could list all of these blessings he was grateful for; it was clear that he'd had a really good life and he was aware of it and he hadn't been suffering from debilitating depression for years and years like some people seem to think. It was only like the last two years of his life that stuff started gradually becoming unbearable. It's crazy how quickly things can change for a person.
Yeah, people over-dramatize these things. They do the same with Norm. Norm didn't actually know he was going to die until the last year or two. His cancer was actually in remission or laying low most of the 9 years.
Great interview but I wish the sound was better. Robin seems like he's mumbling into the mike.
miss Robin♥
It took this long to listen to it…rip 😔
Incredible, Marc. Thank you.
18:43 - what does Robin refer to here? What type of memory? Seems like an interesting topic!
Accuset I think
I took it as Akashic, as in the idea of Akashic Records
I miss him.
“like freaky ralph who eventually lit himself on fire”
“…to close??”
“no to end his life”
holy shit 😂😂😂😂😂
That was glorious and just so sad...
2:35 must be the reason for the "Dave Chapelle Instagram rant"...
The importance of this won’t be realized for decades
Beautiful, in every way.
Big White was filmed in Canada actually...
Brilliant!
what a fuckin legend. rest in peace.
Maron is the best interviewer
3:33 We dive deep into the complex mind of this mythical wondrous being
Hearing him talk there’s no way you can’t think about the genie
"To close " lmfao
That is a accurate Aussie accent
Next to Insomnia 'The Survivors' is my favourite film of Robin's
I imagine the 17 people who disliked this think he stole a joke from them. Or maybe I'm projecting.
Nah, just assholes.
😆lol✌🏻
Idk bcz I loved this man but I've heard ppl that aren't fans describe him as just *mentally ill.* This interview clearly puts that to rest, imo.
BUT, sometimes he was exhausting just to listen to. I can't always keep up with him. I want to say *wait! wait! What was that again?* maybe that's part of why they don't *get* this lovely man. My guess.
Just curious, how much time had passed between this podcast and Robins passing?
about 3yrs and 8 months between each other
Only celebrity death I have a shit about. One of the best.
This is better than his standup. I've watched specials across the decades - and this - isn't peformative. It's real. It's peer-to-peer - and that to me is far more interesting, and when he breaks away it's not 'on' or 'zany' it's real(ly) funny. It'd be interesting to think what would have happened if he got less 'him' and (in spite of what illness he was going into) do just 'let go' and be onstage ... just - real.
Rest easy King.