Under The Skin with Russell Brand & Richard Ayoade

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  • Опубликовано: 20 июл 2024
  • This week on the Under The Skin podcast I spoke with comedian, author and film director Richard Ayoade. Richard Ayoade is amazing. I fell sort of gently in love with him. We spoke about fame and navigating the media, the art of comic performance and intention, the difference between greatness and mediocrity and lots and lots more!
    Richard’s new book Ayoade On Top is out now!
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    Produced by Jenny May Finn (Instagram: @jennymayfinn)

Комментарии • 2 тыс.

  • @MissPsychocandy1973
    @MissPsychocandy1973 4 года назад +2861

    A rare treat to see Richard talking as himself and not his usual public persona. What a precious, gentle, intelligent man.

    • @anukad
      @anukad 4 года назад +64

      i dont know. I find his manner of speaking and behaving, well kinda weird.
      Either its cause hes super nice and im not used to that, or he has a bunch of bodies hidden under the floorboards

    • @MissPsychocandy1973
      @MissPsychocandy1973 4 года назад +36

      @@anukad I'm fine with either 😆

    • @derp195
      @derp195 3 года назад +4

      @@anukad It's like his persona took too much haloperidol .

    • @giishaw92
      @giishaw92 3 года назад +43

      @@anukad nah, he's a wonderful man. What you're picking up on is probably his shyness and self-deprecating tendencies.

    • @outsidethepyramid
      @outsidethepyramid 3 года назад +6

      This man is a natural smug tosser and he can fuck off with this pergola.

  • @MM-vs2et
    @MM-vs2et 4 года назад +4333

    2 people that don't look like what I remembered they look like

    • @knifeyonline
      @knifeyonline 4 года назад +117

      age is a hell of a drug xD

    • @snikkerr1949
      @snikkerr1949 4 года назад +160

      Shorter hair and lighter glasses for Richard. He looks very different in the lighter glasses frame vs the black frames.

    • @fangcooks5643
      @fangcooks5643 4 года назад +3

      haha sth is wrong

    • @knifeyonline
      @knifeyonline 4 года назад +22

      @@snikkerr1949 the shorter hair is much more hipster. Intp's usually have a look somewhere between nerd and homeless and hipster is right in the middle if you think about it lol

    • @MM-vs2et
      @MM-vs2et 4 года назад +77

      @Q My memory of growing up watching Russell Brand movies, or Richard Ayoade's shows knows that Russell has long wavy/curly hair with no facial hair, and Richard has a nice curly fro with minimal facial hair. Now Russell has ponytailed his aging hair, with a Karl Marx beard, and Richard is going for the 'dad trying to look young look' with his now close-to-nothing fro, and no facial hair. Also, it's weird seeing Richard not wear a suit.

  • @chasingthesun90
    @chasingthesun90 4 года назад +258

    For someone so verbally quick Russell is actually a very good and patient listener, he allows Richard to complete his thoughts out loud

  • @nicdennis
    @nicdennis 3 года назад +335

    As an American, I feel greatly deprived of Ayoade's presence. He's everywhere on British tele, but I have to dig into RUclips to find him.
    More Ayoade please!

    • @orphanoforbit7588
      @orphanoforbit7588 Год назад +4

      Jesus, it's not that difficult to watch RUclips is it? It's hardly an ordeal.

    • @bitchykins
      @bitchykins Год назад +1

      In the same boat. Other free sources for vintage content are DailyMotion, Tubi, and Pluto.

    • @natepagel
      @natepagel Год назад

      two hours of great stuff here ruclips.net/video/-XAhpDvN2qo/видео.html

    • @reginarodriguez-martin4928
      @reginarodriguez-martin4928 Год назад +1

      The Watch wasn’t a good movie and I dislike Ben Stiller, but I watched the whole thing just for Ayoade.

    • @CS-pi5oc
      @CS-pi5oc 4 месяца назад

      He did a travel program along with different personalities.

  • @evmond
    @evmond 4 года назад +1530

    Richard Ayode thinks he has never entertained anybody ?! What talent dysmorphia is this ?!.. he is among my top 5 people to watch !! His flat, disenamoured approach to topics which he almost approaches with mild distain in every case is eloquent and masterful.

    • @RFC3514
      @RFC3514 4 года назад +30

      Among your top 5 people to watch and yet you still can't tell when he's making an obvious joke?

    • @naytbrock15
      @naytbrock15 4 года назад +3

      i was going to say top ten, completely agree, yes!

    • @shooglechic
      @shooglechic 4 года назад +20

      @@RFC3514 whether Ayoades jokes are obvious or subtle, it's his delivery that is special and his style. I think that's what the OC is attempting to get across.

    • @RFC3514
      @RFC3514 4 года назад +6

      @shooglechic - OC Literally wrote "Richard Ayode thinks he has never entertained anybody?". Quite obviously, he doesn't; it was a joke (is his typical self-deprecating style).

    • @ricardobialetti7929
      @ricardobialetti7929 4 года назад

      Evan Unrue he's boring and is still feeding of a long forgotten character that a brilliant Irishman wrote, you sir are a fan boi, and can't see the light from the sun.

  • @Sweetgi28
    @Sweetgi28 4 года назад +3945

    Who hasn’t fallen gently in love with Richard tho

    • @Thatgirl96.
      @Thatgirl96. 4 года назад +96

      His voice is so soothing 😍😂

    • @kashimayuki
      @kashimayuki 4 года назад +23

      i used to love him in IT crowd, now he makes ads for HSBC bankers :(

    • @ricardobialetti7929
      @ricardobialetti7929 4 года назад +7

      I too loved his IT crowd character, don't confuse the two, he has become one of those god awful BBC stalwarts, whom prostitute themselves to any speech if the price is right. Ugh!

    • @JJ-dm1df
      @JJ-dm1df 4 года назад +59

      @@ricardobialetti7929 just curious why that would bother you if you think he's funny? I mean if he has become a sellout then that's more on his conscience than it should be on yours. Now if he has changed comedically then by all means your entitled to your opinion but
      the guy trying to get paid doesn't concern me in the least n I'm just wondering why it would concern anyone

    • @ricardobialetti7929
      @ricardobialetti7929 4 года назад +7

      J J my daughter and I loved his character, but that character can be used so sell misanthropic narratives by his string pullers, paymasters, it's about protecting simple minds from wicked power hungry Stalinist et al. We must always be vigilant against using one truth/beauty to pass a thousand nothings

  • @cl114c0777498d
    @cl114c0777498d 4 года назад +943

    i honestly expected Brand's energy (based on listening to him many years ago) would drown quieter personalities. But he did an amazing job synchronising with Ayoade and the result was a really chill and interesting talk.

    • @Ludifant
      @Ludifant 4 года назад +16

      You should see him with Eckhart Tolle. I sometimes had to check if he was still there.

    • @Delaney-and-the-Starlight
      @Delaney-and-the-Starlight 4 года назад +14

      Yes! I LOVE THIS!!! It’s lovely to see a new side of someone’s personality even after all this time!

    • @hm2011100
      @hm2011100 4 года назад

      Snoep Animation Hahaha!

    • @Alex-fm3og
      @Alex-fm3og 3 года назад +19

      I haven't watched or listened to much of what Brand has been doing recently but he explained at the start of the video that he's been trying to shed a fair amount of that old personality, I think he words were something along the lines that he was reaching for the worst parts of the industry. Maybe this is more who he really is than what we might have seen years ago.

    • @aimeecurry9774
      @aimeecurry9774 3 года назад +4

      HIS CHILDREN ARE SUCKING HIS LIFE FORCE OUT OF HIM DAILY WHICH IS BALANCING OUT THAT OVER THE TOP MANIC ENERGY HE USED TO HAVE, IN A MOST WONDERFUL, PALATABLE WAY.

  • @LightFigure888
    @LightFigure888 4 года назад +902

    This is how conversations go when people listen to each other. Genuinely interested in what each other has to contribute. How lovely. And so nice to not be hurried.

    • @nightowlsimmer5862
      @nightowlsimmer5862 4 года назад +14

      It’s refreshing isn’t it?

    • @LightFigure888
      @LightFigure888 4 года назад +7

      Night Owl Simmer, so refreshing yes.

    • @a-a-rawn
      @a-a-rawn 4 года назад +6

      RB doesn't seem interested in any of it. No interviewer in the world peppers a more convoluted response than Russell Brand. He isn't adding anything with his conversational adjectives. His responses are a deflection or colorful displays of vocabulary. Even if his conversations were geared towards a philosophical type, they would still be fatigued with his arm waving and empty rambling.

    • @sayyadina8966
      @sayyadina8966 3 года назад

      Amazing, is it not?! 😅😊

    • @JPatelLive
      @JPatelLive 2 года назад +1

      #authenicrelating please do Google and *live it!* 💯 🙏🏾

  • @jonathanhines7020
    @jonathanhines7020 4 года назад +703

    This has to be the most genuine I've seen Ayoade in an interview.

    • @stephentaylor2066
      @stephentaylor2066 3 года назад +2

      True he normally comes across as a smug prick.

    • @grzpig
      @grzpig 3 года назад +33

      @@stephentaylor2066 He makes fun of himself a lot, I'm not sure how you could think that ?

    • @stephentaylor2066
      @stephentaylor2066 3 года назад +2

      @@grzpig because it’s self serving fake self deprecation, part of his “act” for television.

    • @SomeGuy-mt4hq
      @SomeGuy-mt4hq 3 года назад +9

      @@stephentaylor2066 someone's feeling cynical

    • @stephentaylor2066
      @stephentaylor2066 3 года назад

      @@SomeGuy-mt4hq are you 😂😂😂😂

  • @jcz_m
    @jcz_m 3 года назад +130

    Astounded by Richard's modesty - I provided a tiny bit of hospitality for him at an old job, and he was the only client in my time there to gather the dishes for me when I came to collect them (despite being probably the most well known). Very softly spoken and kind!

  • @chikitabowow
    @chikitabowow 4 года назад +275

    "Fiercely intelligent" is an excellent description of Richard, he's absolutely brilliant

    • @-mb4721
      @-mb4721 3 года назад +6

      I hope this duo comes up more it’s great

  • @lamppostwillie
    @lamppostwillie 4 года назад +396

    Came for Richard, but left impressed by what a generous and insightful interviewer Mr. Brand is.

    • @DerekSmit
      @DerekSmit 4 года назад +12

      Yes, I have to be honest, only saw short clips of Russel and thought he was kind of an unfriendly person. But he's actually the opposite.

    • @GeorgiaOverdrive
      @GeorgiaOverdrive 4 года назад +8

      It’s because he’s actually listening to his guests.

    • @JarthenGreenmeadow
      @JarthenGreenmeadow 3 года назад

      @@DerekSmit The closer you get to another the more rude you can be without seeming unfriendly.

  • @Missjunebugfreak
    @Missjunebugfreak 4 года назад +585

    Richard Ayoade should have a podcast where talks about cinema and his favourite films. It would be delightful to learn about what movies have inspired him.

    • @nathanwalker6360
      @nathanwalker6360 4 года назад +35

      Well lucky enough he has sort of. If you search Richard Ayoade Criterion on RUclips, he has done a very short video on his favourite films. Hope that helps.

    • @wrenclark4907
      @wrenclark4907 4 года назад +11

      He could read the entire synopsis to White Chicks

    • @jghh1993
      @jghh1993 3 года назад +7

      He talks a lot about this on Adam buxtons podcast if you are interested

    • @frankie-jeanmoore563
      @frankie-jeanmoore563 3 года назад +2

      And art too!!

    • @c.s.70
      @c.s.70 3 года назад

      Agreed.

  • @jannecapelle_art
    @jannecapelle_art 4 года назад +518

    can richard pls do like....1 million audiobooks so i can fall asleep every day to that extremely soothing and beautiful voice? my god that man....

    • @Kazza_8240
      @Kazza_8240 4 года назад +17

      Plus hes hot 😍

    • @jannecapelle_art
      @jannecapelle_art 4 года назад +6

      @@Kazza_8240 well i mean.... y e ah

    • @babablap
      @babablap 3 года назад +4

      There are 3, so only 999,997 more to go

    • @nicerguise3225
      @nicerguise3225 3 года назад +2

      Can Richard pls like talk me to sleep every night? His buttery smooth voice may be the key to deeper REM sleep.

    • @lilme7052
      @lilme7052 3 года назад +2

      Erotic fiction included

  • @MikeThomasSchmidt
    @MikeThomasSchmidt 4 года назад +171

    I have never read a comment section on RUclips that made me feel this good. All the Richard Ayoade love is well deserved.

    • @ZoniZahiRoniZahi
      @ZoniZahiRoniZahi 3 года назад +1

      Matthew 7:20
      Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.

  • @skruff33
    @skruff33 4 года назад +1783

    Can we please get Richard Ayoade to work with Taika Waititi! I would pay to see those two share a lift, but I would pay much more to see them collaborate on a sublimely self-deprecating piece of art.

    • @toshiyaar7885
      @toshiyaar7885 4 года назад +17

      Another Great Idea!

    • @galaxylucia1898
      @galaxylucia1898 4 года назад +14

      Omg yes! Brilliant idea!

    • @IRatatatI
      @IRatatatI 4 года назад +17

      A petition needs to be started!

    • @sob5520
      @sob5520 4 года назад +6

      errrmerrrgurd yes yes and YES

    • @varanchio
      @varanchio 4 года назад +9

      Oh!your mind thinks in a beautiful ways, sir!!

  • @martynpotter21
    @martynpotter21 4 года назад +531

    "I like being weird. Weird's all I got. That and my sweet style."

    • @katiegarcia3016
      @katiegarcia3016 3 года назад +10

      I have a shirt with this quote in the shape of Moss' head. Its awesome

  • @travis9260
    @travis9260 4 года назад +3377

    We need Noel Fielding next we need that Goth Detective reunion

    • @JaneDoe-bg9js
      @JaneDoe-bg9js 4 года назад +27

      Yes

    • @travis9260
      @travis9260 4 года назад +41

      @@antoncarmoducchi6057 Why not.

    • @aleca15
      @aleca15 4 года назад

      Amen!

    • @PaddyLeggBass
      @PaddyLeggBass 4 года назад +16

      Sorry Noel Fielding is about as funny as chlamydia. He’s found his level with the cake thing

    • @popcorns6472
      @popcorns6472 4 года назад +75

      @@PaddyLeggBass His level being presenting the most popular cooking show on the planet, and being a regular on the most popular UK panel shows constantly? You're entitled to your opinion, but please know what you're on about before spouting it.

  • @MrPants1970
    @MrPants1970 4 года назад +74

    Wow, two very intelligent gentleman having a chat. Whilst Russell’s respect is clear, Richard must have a huge respect for Russell to do this interview, incredibly rare....

  • @rubensanchezramirez7028
    @rubensanchezramirez7028 4 года назад +101

    This is the first time I see Richard speaking “out of character”, and it’s not as if I didn’t know already, bit I love how smart and insightful he is

    • @HumanimalChannel
      @HumanimalChannel 3 года назад +1

      He is interviewed on a really neat Norwegian talk show, SKAVLAN
      (RA is half Norwegian apparently)
      It's on YT

  • @fizzie365
    @fizzie365 4 года назад +435

    There has not been a piece of entertainment that was not vastly improved by adding Richard Ayoade to the cast. He's genuinely funny.

    • @BestWafflesEUW
      @BestWafflesEUW 3 года назад +6

      he was amazing in the mighty boosh

    • @SWFemmet
      @SWFemmet 3 года назад +4

      Time trumpet!!

  • @EmmyHucker
    @EmmyHucker 4 года назад +2042

    Let's take a moment to acknowledge how lucky we are to have access to these great conversations

    • @NothingHumanisAlientoMe
      @NothingHumanisAlientoMe 4 года назад +19

      It's a glorified frame

    • @saltydog8493
      @saltydog8493 4 года назад +18

      Take a moment to acknowledge how dumb you are

    • @NenaLavonne
      @NenaLavonne 4 года назад +2

      Emmy Hucker 👏👏👏👏😊

    • @deathchronic
      @deathchronic 4 года назад +4

      the bladder must be drained

    • @doyle6000
      @doyle6000 4 года назад +10

      Except, we can only listen to half of it - he's put the main bit behind a paywall!!

  • @siena4235
    @siena4235 3 года назад +66

    lovely actually being able to hear a guest on something just talk freely without being interrupted by the host every 5 mins

  • @enyafaulk2044
    @enyafaulk2044 4 года назад +148

    If only Richard knew how many times my husband and I have rolled on the floor with laughter because of things he has said. He is truly entertaining.

    • @jaysterling26
      @jaysterling26 4 года назад

      I must put that that on the list of things to do after self isolation. Ah, I forgot, I normally self isolate anyway, so it could take some time ( please think of suitable emoji here).

  • @szinga
    @szinga 4 года назад +397

    i love how attentive a listener russel is. he's a perfect conversation partner. this talk is absolutely mesmerizing.

    • @graemestephens5062
      @graemestephens5062 4 года назад +15

      I couldn’t agree more! There are so many times in this where another interviewer would have interrupted Richard and lost some vital parts of this conversation

    • @tomwhite5868
      @tomwhite5868 4 года назад +15

      He's also slightly disarmed in this interview, he always surprised me by his eloquence and grasp of vernacular given his upbringing. But in the presence of Ayoade it's a different league of wit. Not that he doesn't keep up, it's a great meeting of minds

    • @avalyn28
      @avalyn28 4 года назад +4

      @Q Money has nothing to do with the amount of listening someone will do. If you really want to connect the two, I would actually say that more money will mean a poorer listener, because there is a sense of entitlement that is brought to light for many people who are rich, and many of them have poorer empathy.

    • @avalyn28
      @avalyn28 4 года назад +3

      @Q Not being able to read is for idiots. I wasn't talking absolutes.

    • @RobVespa
      @RobVespa 4 года назад

      From my experience, this is not RB’s normal behavior.

  • @karifaller9284
    @karifaller9284 4 года назад +167

    I adore that Richard freely admits he isn't quite sure about aspects of himself and that he doesn't strive toward greatness. My mind expanded there in that moment...you mean greatness doesn't have to be the goal?...ohhhhhh. What a relief! I can see why you fell in love with him Russell, he is irresistible!

    • @erfgoedgidsveenhuizen
      @erfgoedgidsveenhuizen 4 года назад +6

      It sounds a bit like wealthy people saying that money doesn't matter that much to them though. Being as talented and accomplished as he is. He can afford to think like that. Not a bad thing though.

    • @karifaller9284
      @karifaller9284 4 года назад +11

      @@erfgoedgidsveenhuizen I see your point, maybe I didn't express myself well. What I mean is perfection/greatness doesn't have to be the goal. That less than that can still be wonderful. It is so much easier to say things don't matter when you have them but somehow I got the impression he sincerely doesn't think he is special and that is refreshing. I'm looking forward to his book...thanks for responding.

    • @erfgoedgidsveenhuizen
      @erfgoedgidsveenhuizen 4 года назад

      @@karifaller9284 I do not think that either.

    • @lindamaygregory
      @lindamaygregory 4 года назад

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  • @MissGeorgiex1
    @MissGeorgiex1 4 года назад +68

    I love Richard Ayoade as a comedian etc but I feel like that’s the closest I got to seeing him as a human, artist, intellectual. So in that way incredible and I really enjoyed the conversation

  • @superchickenlips1
    @superchickenlips1 4 года назад +107

    You could watch this and have absolutely no idea how utterly savage Richard Ayoade can be.

  • @matthewburrows4359
    @matthewburrows4359 4 года назад +867

    Born to play the Doctor I give you Richard Ayoade.

    • @thedabaraHPL
      @thedabaraHPL 4 года назад +22

      In a perfect word.

    • @TwistedIllusionUK
      @TwistedIllusionUK 4 года назад +24

      @Laughing Gravy Wow.

    • @NeaEmrys
      @NeaEmrys 4 года назад +9

      He could run the show if he didn't act in it aswell.

    • @toshiyaar7885
      @toshiyaar7885 4 года назад +6

      I love this idea! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @Michelle-iz5bh
      @Michelle-iz5bh 4 года назад +4

      @Q I'm not sure that's the fate thats befallen all previous Doctors?!

  • @8.5gc-liber
    @8.5gc-liber 2 года назад +12

    Rare interview of two people talking intelligently, interesting varied subjects and politely. No raised voice and put downs or aggressiveness or with hidden agenda. No nasty or over the top drama.
    Just talking and listening to each other.
    Congratulations to Richard and Russell for charming conversation.

  • @sayak4253
    @sayak4253 3 года назад +21

    It's so refreshing seeing Richard as he is and not a caricature of his own personality. Got to hand it to Brand for making all celebrities feel comfortable.

  • @tomskih203
    @tomskih203 3 года назад +31

    Two brilliant men who make being socially weird seem cool. Good on them for being true to themselves and not what society's social norms want them to be.

  • @naytbrock15
    @naytbrock15 4 года назад +307

    i love everything Richard Ayoade does, perhaps we need more awkward intellectuals in the world.

    • @ferhottie
      @ferhottie 4 года назад +7

      i completely agree with this!

    • @eponack
      @eponack 4 года назад +20

      Nathan Brock There are plenty of them in world, they just get beaten down into quiet submission in puberty.

    • @kateoc8
      @kateoc8 3 года назад

      And fewer reactive dickheads who get angry when people use the English language with skill and wit...because they cannot.

  • @XTaylorSeibertX
    @XTaylorSeibertX 4 года назад +41

    “I’m pretending to be a person” should be the title of Ayoade’s next book 💕 i can literally feel that in my soul it’s so relatable. What an amazing human he is, and if he’s making eye contact that means you’re clearly special too. I ship it 🌈❤️

  • @Aimtofflan
    @Aimtofflan 4 года назад +202

    "I dont think I ever entertained anyone"
    Richard please know. This is simply not true.

    • @BinniamEskender
      @BinniamEskender 4 года назад +2

      my exact thought, so frikkin modest...

    • @StuartFuckingLittle
      @StuartFuckingLittle 3 года назад

      He's about as entertaining as watching paint drying.

    • @MyPicturesRestoredBedford
      @MyPicturesRestoredBedford 3 года назад +1

      IT Crowd is just brilliant...

    • @thestagerocks
      @thestagerocks 3 года назад

      @@LukeMosse what I was thinking as well. I love Ayoade. But that line was a bit much.

  • @squeedum4893
    @squeedum4893 4 года назад +16

    I HIGHLY recommend experiencing the audio version of "Ayoade on Top" that is narrated by Richard. I've been repeatedly listening to it for months now.

    • @violetgc6049
      @violetgc6049 3 года назад +2

      I am addicted to it. So much so, I went back and got "Ayoade On Ayoade" and "The Grip of Film" on audiobook, too, even though I own the books. I've been rotating through these three audiobooks for weeks and it never gets old. I laugh so hard sometimes I have to pull over for a second!

  • @poerava
    @poerava 4 года назад +1434

    I felt burdened by Ayoade’s modesty

    • @plushpuppy32
      @plushpuppy32 4 года назад +54

      I couldn't disagree with Richard more. I try to introduce him and his comedy style to everyone I know because he is hilarious.

    • @izzybizzy3030
      @izzybizzy3030 4 года назад +44

      @Bles I've always suspected as much. You don't lead the Footlights by being a wallflower. I think he just likes the idea of being shy or sees the utility in it as a platform for which to present ideas. I absolutely adore him/his work though so I'm not complaining.

    • @XVMatthew
      @XVMatthew 4 года назад +130

      Completely disagree. He's confident in his work and his sense of humor but his modesty and awkwardness is not in any way an act. He's not a show off so much as he is someone who's comfortable enough doing what he does.
      To anyone calling his demeanor fake or forced I recommend you watch him on Graham Norton with Cameron Diaz.

    • @smeetsnoud1
      @smeetsnoud1 4 года назад +5

      I never thought about his presence in this way, but I totally get what you mean

    • @poerava
      @poerava 4 года назад +17

      @Matthew Frota
      You disagree that I feel burdened by his ‘modesty’?
      How can I explain this.
      You know when someone can’t receive a complement so much so, that you want to punch them.

  • @thegingergyrl455
    @thegingergyrl455 4 года назад +31

    I adore Richard. He always makes me want more of him. He, as himself, is one of my favorite British people. I would love to just have a conversation with him.

  • @Miab11111
    @Miab11111 4 года назад +21

    richards voice is the prettiest thing in this omg

  • @MartinsVoltech
    @MartinsVoltech 3 года назад +2

    i fucking love richard purely because he’s smart af doesn’t care for how u roast him cause he will drag ur whole family through a grave of words and leave u to cry with no remorse. and amazing human being.

  • @LuthiLuthi
    @LuthiLuthi 4 года назад +167

    Richard "You're kind to say" Ayoade

  • @Kellyjellycones78
    @Kellyjellycones78 4 года назад +94

    Well I genuinely use one of his quotes still " I'm 150% behind him that means I could back track 50% and still be 100% behind him" amazing!

    • @Sokrabiades
      @Sokrabiades 4 года назад +3

      That's brilliant. There is no alternative but to steal that.

    • @lore6055
      @lore6055 4 года назад

      Yes! Can you remind me where that's from?

    • @Kellyjellycones78
      @Kellyjellycones78 4 года назад +1

      @@lore6055" Dark place"

    • @lore6055
      @lore6055 4 года назад

      @@Kellyjellycones78 Thanks! Darkplace is brilliant!

    • @Kellyjellycones78
      @Kellyjellycones78 4 года назад +1

      @@lore6055 ruclips.net/video/fL9ELY1xpTA/видео.html
      So bloody funny!

  • @miaand12
    @miaand12 4 года назад +34

    I feel like I've increased my vocabulary at the end of each episode and it's immensely satisfying

    • @masun0000
      @masun0000 3 года назад

      Unduly indispensable even :)

  • @10-YearPlan
    @10-YearPlan 4 года назад +14

    So cultured, so well-read and so sharp. That's why he's funny... 2 second ahead of everyone in a conversation. Great chat.

  • @dev-ination
    @dev-ination 4 года назад +121

    Richard's voice is so soothing and velvety. Such intelligence and humility. You are a truly great entertainer, both in mirth and provocation of thought.
    I think that Russell is an excellent role model for anyone who is struggling, or have ever struggled, with mental health issues or substance abuse. I'm loving the look of guru. Especially the magnificent and majestic beard. A beautiful person, inside and out.
    I would love to see a session with Rose McGowan. I think that the combination of her intellect and spiritual beliefs, would compliment Russell perfectly.

    • @RobVespa
      @RobVespa 4 года назад +7

      I was on board with the first paragraph, began to fade with the second and was utterly lost in the void with the third.

  • @ouruhuru
    @ouruhuru 4 года назад +333

    "Don't thank me, I've done nothing for you."

    • @kameronrichardson2266
      @kameronrichardson2266 4 года назад +8

      James McKay that journalist or whatever he is sucks

    • @ouruhuru
      @ouruhuru 4 года назад +7

      @@kameronrichardson2266 haha, glad you remembered that interview. Prototypical Ayoade classic.

    • @shooglechic
      @shooglechic 4 года назад +3

      @@kameronrichardson2266 it was the perfect metaphorical representation of what a dumpster fire would look like, the interviewer's struggle.

    • @kevinberger3501
      @kevinberger3501 4 года назад +2

      The best thing about Richard is that he doesn’t go there...where ever there is 🤷‍♂️

    • @kevinberger3501
      @kevinberger3501 4 года назад

      elijah Xbib ruclips.net/video/jjC3ycS_2js/видео.html

  • @rookymusic6310
    @rookymusic6310 2 года назад +21

    There’s a famous Monty Python interview where they say British humor is about the underdog/“loser” type character and is more “grounded” and American comedy is more about the “winner”/smart-aleck/leader type. And Richard’s taste in comedy is reinforcing that for me

    • @billy6044
      @billy6044 11 месяцев назад

      I think that was Stephen fry, or at least he has said the same thing

  • @lune78
    @lune78 3 года назад +27

    I could listen to Richard talk for hours. I love how intelligent and articulate these two are. What a great conversation.

  • @TheLadyDelirium
    @TheLadyDelirium 4 года назад +690

    Richard Ayoade is the perfect man

    • @nadiaface
      @nadiaface 4 года назад +5

      He truly is.

    • @TheLadyDelirium
      @TheLadyDelirium 4 года назад +19

      @Andrés Del Busto Yeah it's just my opinion but I find his intelligence so attractive

    • @artofwar420
      @artofwar420 4 года назад +1

      Keno Ken gimme some

    • @TheLadyDelirium
      @TheLadyDelirium 4 года назад +1

      @Keno Ken I'm not sure why that would be an issue?

    • @candycanessongs
      @candycanessongs 4 года назад +4

      @Zend Avesta What makes you think circumcision is mutilation? Far from it... either way is fine but mutilated? Not a descriptor a normal person would use.

  • @maxgreen9967
    @maxgreen9967 4 года назад +110

    great pairing. ayoade can bring someone down to earth in 2 words. something russell can use. it's like a guru meets a daoist. if these 2 had a podcast interviewing people it would be one of the best podcasts going.

    • @barres5584
      @barres5584 4 года назад +6

      I'd be slightly anxious going into an interview with these two

    • @arilebon
      @arilebon 4 года назад

      Yup -- Ayoade makes Russell more relatable. Perhaps Russell should speak to Ayoade prior to each interview :)

    • @ninawth
      @ninawth 4 года назад +1

      Couldn't agree more. I really like Russell, but he definitely needs someone like Richard to balance him out a bit.

    • @seanzajitz5074
      @seanzajitz5074 3 года назад

      Add fry and prof cox and regular blow ins..

  • @muffevans5667
    @muffevans5667 4 года назад +282

    I've only just realized that Travel Man is a character and not Richard Ayoade...

    • @theothertonydutch
      @theothertonydutch 4 года назад +51

      Honestly I feel it's a bit annoying because when he is on shows a lot of times he also is playing that type. He's genuinely interesting when he's himself like this.

    • @overworkedcna412
      @overworkedcna412 4 года назад +9

      Muff Evans I’ve only just realized that from watching this conversation 😳

    • @SomethingSeemsOff
      @SomethingSeemsOff 4 года назад +26

      Interesting, as an American that came off quite evidently to me. The travel man character reminds me a lot from the character he plays in the American movie, The Watch. It's normally more difficult for me to interpret English people so I'm surprised by this.

    • @MissPsychocandy1973
      @MissPsychocandy1973 4 года назад +43

      His Travel Man persona's a caricature of all his private neuroses.

    • @ameliapowell516
      @ameliapowell516 3 года назад

      @@SomethingSeemsOff what do you mean by "interpret English people"?😂

  • @Gerwald_Lanzer
    @Gerwald_Lanzer 4 года назад +78

    I feel like Russell Brand is the type of person to not laugh at jokes, just make a big grin and say "that's very good"

    • @gedrooney9305
      @gedrooney9305 3 года назад +3

      He's a halfwit dilettante, don't be fooled by his verbosity.

    • @urmama54
      @urmama54 2 года назад

      @@gedrooney9305 who do you look up to?

    • @gedrooney9305
      @gedrooney9305 2 года назад +1

      @@urmama54 People who are taller than me ...

    • @urmama54
      @urmama54 2 года назад

      @@gedrooney9305 do you like to look at tall people?

  • @lizkindall9080
    @lizkindall9080 4 года назад +273

    I find so much satisfaction in listening to this conversation between intellectual, deep philosophical thinkers who are also very comedically gifted. It is so rich and interesting. I feel like my mind and soul are both being fed. There’s so much to love about this video and these two men in particular.

    • @Missjunebugfreak
      @Missjunebugfreak 4 года назад +7

      Couldn't agree more. This has taught me something new about the art we actually view as great and why it is we are able to connect with things that are not essentially great.

    • @riteasrain
      @riteasrain 4 года назад +3

      Yes! Well said.

    • @kimhawley148
      @kimhawley148 4 года назад +3

      I just feel a bit thick 😂

    • @serinadelmar6012
      @serinadelmar6012 4 года назад +2

      Beautifully put. And an exquisite combination, both the intellectual deep philosophical thinking and humour, and of course these two equally exquisite chaps. Love them.

    • @wolfie498
      @wolfie498 4 года назад

      You've never noticed that Russell is a moron? How?

  • @JKAV_76
    @JKAV_76 4 года назад +29

    This man is suspiciously hilarious, he made "submarine" and I didnt know that he made one of my tween life changing movies until after I became a fan of him in general. Brilliant dude.

  • @chrisg8995
    @chrisg8995 2 года назад +5

    Just coming across this interview in July 2022. What a gem. To see both of these men not hiding behind their caricatures is about as good as it gets. More please.

  • @julietijerina8176
    @julietijerina8176 3 года назад +5

    "Here, I'll read it because you're incapable of promoting your own work." LOL. What a pleasure to listen to this interview and feel the sincere warmth these two men generate. This is both thoughtful and a welcome reprieve from the sound-biteyness of modern media. Conceptual thinking lives!

  • @jimmygillard
    @jimmygillard 4 года назад +78

    Love everything Richard does, wish he'd make more films tho. He is a really talented director.

    • @NiceOneSam
      @NiceOneSam 4 года назад +1

      Submarine is a masterpiece

    • @josephhaynes2123
      @josephhaynes2123 4 года назад

      Masterpiece naa, v.good though

    • @RobVespa
      @RobVespa 4 года назад +7

      Joseph Haynes - That’s a matter of perspective. It is a masterpiece to the other commenter. It’s okay if it’s not for you.

    • @josephhaynes2123
      @josephhaynes2123 4 года назад +2

      @@RobVespa true

  • @mikkaboy
    @mikkaboy 2 года назад +6

    Richard: "Generally, I'd advise people to tune me out."
    I'm dead. 😂

  • @dorothyc2801
    @dorothyc2801 3 года назад +8

    We all know Ayoade’s self-deprecating demeanor is his public image, so I would love to see behind the scenes footage of him directing, because in that situation he would have to be decisive and confident.

  • @carmelitabeaverhausen1322
    @carmelitabeaverhausen1322 3 года назад +5

    So pleasant to listen to two intelligent humans NOT yelling at each other.

  • @graemestephens5062
    @graemestephens5062 4 года назад +29

    I’m definitely pleasantly surprised by the seriousness of the video, extremely intellectual

  • @WilliamAndrews0
    @WilliamAndrews0 4 года назад +53

    I don't think a podcast ever gave me this much homework ...

  • @steverobertson3980
    @steverobertson3980 3 года назад +13

    Richard Ayoade is a goddamned comedic genius. You're too damn humble. You have had me laugh to tears on innumerable occasions. I have a Garth Meranghi poster FFS!

  • @tfayegriffin
    @tfayegriffin 4 года назад +19

    Two of the most intriguing minds of this age. I'm savoring this interview like my favorite sweet treat. Brilliant!

  • @suzanne2
    @suzanne2 4 года назад +132

    Russell's face at 5:49 just says it all. Two intelligent but eccentric men with their own peculiar vocabularies sniffing each other out.

    • @NenaLavonne
      @NenaLavonne 4 года назад

      Su zanne 😀

    • @lynkent677
      @lynkent677 4 года назад

      Russell is far from "Eccentric"

    • @ferhottie
      @ferhottie 4 года назад

      loveeeee it!

    • @Superdelphinus
      @Superdelphinus 4 года назад +2

      One self-proclaimed intellectual and a demonstrable one

    • @jonathanxavier2026
      @jonathanxavier2026 3 года назад

      @@Superdelphinus Neither has declared themselves an intellectual.

  • @billiondollardan
    @billiondollardan 4 года назад +11

    I've only recently seen Richard on the internet. I've fallen hard for this man! I absolutely love him

  • @monicadifranco8116
    @monicadifranco8116 4 года назад +8

    Richard has the deepest, sexiest voice I can think of. And I thought this would be Russell Brand monopolizing the interview, but I was wrong. He's a generous listener.

  • @niroswe
    @niroswe 4 года назад +22

    What a great pairing - equally eloquent and reasonable.

  • @amberswafford9305
    @amberswafford9305 4 года назад +33

    I keep trying to tell other Americans about Richard. I think his comedy is absolutely brilliant. Edit: I love him even more after this conversation.

    • @seppyq3672
      @seppyq3672 4 года назад +2

      This American loves him. :)

  • @albertbatfinder5240
    @albertbatfinder5240 4 года назад +270

    It’s a peculiar intellectual sparring match, like two chess players who don’t really want to play each other right now.

    • @anglerfish61
      @anglerfish61 4 года назад +2

      lmaoo

    • @Idk-dd2gn
      @Idk-dd2gn 4 года назад +16

      “Intellectual sparring match” what? Do you mean conversation?

    • @xtd5948
      @xtd5948 3 года назад

      I love that statement...

    • @TheFaro2011
      @TheFaro2011 3 года назад +9

      I'd say they didn't spar, they seemed very chilled out, open and authentic, a state of wanting to learn from each other. Maybe, and absolutely no bad intention, maybe you're projecting or in a more defensive state?

    • @garnerday7149
      @garnerday7149 3 года назад +14

      They are dancing instead of playing a game I think

  • @robstammers7149
    @robstammers7149 4 года назад +23

    Richard is brilliant, I love watching him, listening to him, those flashing eyes, beautiful smile, yes he can be quite cutting, esp in Travel Man (no more however😞), Travel Man just won't be the same without him. I only watched the show because Richard was the host. Best of luck for 2020 Richard.

  • @sheandhercat2612
    @sheandhercat2612 4 года назад +41

    "aiming for greatness is quite silly you should be interested in what you're doing and who knows what it's going to be"
    "It's also people not being ok with their limitations and not realizing that there's a space here that can also be occupied and it's fine"

    • @heatherbotez
      @heatherbotez 4 года назад +1

      it's a good clarification for "living in the now" and making every moment count

    • @livb6945
      @livb6945 4 года назад +1

      Brilliant.

  • @karifaller9284
    @karifaller9284 4 года назад +13

    Just bought Richard's book on audio...like Russell, his voice is too hard to resist.

  • @mellonlord4616
    @mellonlord4616 4 года назад +16

    Wow, Richard subtle shade skills are killer.

  • @hannah.6259
    @hannah.6259 4 года назад +10

    I feel like they respect each other on a spiritual level 😂😂

  • @callumdoherty7204
    @callumdoherty7204 4 года назад +3

    It’s wonderful to see these two men simply be themselves and have a genuine, intelligent conversation. They both seem happy and healthy.

  • @ZipSlipHollingbrook
    @ZipSlipHollingbrook 4 года назад +19

    Wow, two intelligent erudite human beings having a genuine conversation on the internet

  • @aurorakirafas527
    @aurorakirafas527 4 года назад +15

    Ayoade is Richly entertaining and brilliant. Much love

  • @titularhero
    @titularhero 4 года назад +10

    Sad to think that Richard doesnt think he has entertained us, he most certainly does.
    Love the it crowd and gadget/travel man.

  • @therealrussellsmyth
    @therealrussellsmyth 4 года назад +5

    Such striking chemistry here. What a rarity in these types of interview situations.

  • @mercedesm6839
    @mercedesm6839 3 года назад +3

    I love that phrase "we are not responsible for how we are received"

  • @chaosx___9707
    @chaosx___9707 3 года назад +7

    This is a fascinating talk, I usually can't watch/focus on interviews or talks but this really interested me despite not understanding all the references. The calmness and intelligence displayed by both was incredibly comforting as was the mutual respect they show each other.

  • @MadcapShambleton
    @MadcapShambleton 4 года назад +5

    What a lovely genuine chat with no pretense whatsoever.

  • @oainsh
    @oainsh 4 года назад +49

    Now, that's one nice and cozy studio.

    • @uter
      @uter 4 года назад

      Olafs, "Berserker!"

  • @jeanne_margaret
    @jeanne_margaret 4 года назад +40

    Russell your a wonderful interpreter

  • @ultimatebliss6326
    @ultimatebliss6326 3 года назад +11

    I've really warmed to Russell Brand from a position of absolute zero. Ayoade On Top is the funniest book I've read this year, I've yet to see the movie though.

  • @joelschafer
    @joelschafer 4 года назад +64

    When he said Garth Marenghi in his British accent, I honestly thought he said 'goth meringue'. Then, googled that and found it there is exactly such a youtube clip. Life is strange.

    • @milaaquariosoulinc4994
      @milaaquariosoulinc4994 4 года назад +2

      Me toooo

    • @juliam3384
      @juliam3384 4 года назад +1

      Me too

    • @Ritson01
      @Ritson01 4 года назад +1

      The whole series of Garth Marenghi’s Darkplace is fantastic, you should give it a watch sometime.

    • @precioustraveler
      @precioustraveler 4 года назад +1

      I did too 🤣, and felt like it was proof that there IS a RUclips video for EVERYTHING.

    • @aeondimensions
      @aeondimensions 3 года назад

      😂😂😂

  • @timflatus
    @timflatus 4 года назад +5

    What a lovely heart-warming faith restoring conversation. This is the most relaxed I've ever seen Richard on screen and confirms many things I suspected about his approach and reasoning about what he does. Thank you Russell!

  • @amalzuhair4495
    @amalzuhair4495 4 года назад +418

    Remember when he was married to Katy Perry and everyone was like what does she see in him he’s full on crazy 😂 then they break up and turns out he’s the sane one.

    • @RobVespa
      @RobVespa 4 года назад +44

      I never thought that. I always wondered why he became entangled with her.

    • @thrilhous
      @thrilhous 4 года назад +51

      @@RobVespa I can think of two reasons.

    • @kristencherrie9224
      @kristencherrie9224 4 года назад +9

      Richard was married to Katie Perry. When? Lol

    • @valeyard6650
      @valeyard6650 4 года назад +32

      one can be an addict in many ways,
      to drugs, to alcohol, to sex, to dramatics.
      you can confuse these for love.
      I suspect there was a lot of mutual confusion and not enough actual compatibility.

    • @rotties-rules
      @rotties-rules 4 года назад +8

      @@kristencherrie9224 no Russel was.

  • @miboogaroo
    @miboogaroo 4 года назад +6

    Respect to you Russell, in your growth, awareness and reflectiveness of the changing tides of your life

  • @perryb4246
    @perryb4246 4 года назад +4

    i love richard ayoade. thanks for bringing him on your show russell youre amazing, this is too amazing

  • @cazino4
    @cazino4 4 года назад +19

    Always astounded by Russell Brand’s level of articulation on, what are essentially, quite complex and nuanced topics...

  • @everythingandanything3045
    @everythingandanything3045 4 года назад +22

    I really want Akala on here! as well as a conversation between Ayoade and Akala

  • @jakejarvis1148
    @jakejarvis1148 4 года назад +147

    "The intention is greatness and the obstacle is you," might be the most insulting thing you can say to someone.

    • @knifeyonline
      @knifeyonline 4 года назад +30

      and yet applicable to everybody

    • @SomethingSeemsOff
      @SomethingSeemsOff 4 года назад +21

      He completely eviscerated Gwyneth Paltrow and I enjoyed every second of it.

    • @MickySarge
      @MickySarge 4 года назад +9

      What an amazing quote.

    • @livb6945
      @livb6945 4 года назад +7

      Insulting?? Nah, that's helpful insight. Although, depends how it is delivered, of course 😊

    • @ryanhamill1358
      @ryanhamill1358 4 года назад +1

      @@livb6945 motivating

  • @michaelkennedy8270
    @michaelkennedy8270 4 года назад +6

    The best Richard Ayoade interview humanity will ever experience. Unless there is one broadcasted at suitably destructive volumes from the Mothership moments before the inevitable planetary annihilation that his report has generated.

  • @kellymurray9352
    @kellymurray9352 4 года назад +10

    So glad you to got together these are the highlights of my day

  • @keriiluv
    @keriiluv 4 года назад +47

    I love Richard Ayoade

  • @testicularchin-slapper9686
    @testicularchin-slapper9686 4 года назад +5

    IT Crowd... I'm American and that's to this day one of my favorite shows to rewatch!

    • @seppyq3672
      @seppyq3672 4 года назад

      One of the best shows ever. A fire? At SeaParks?!

  • @NsShadid
    @NsShadid 3 года назад +1

    What a mind treat.
    Richard's humbling disposition makes him the great man he thinks not.

  • @dimatadore
    @dimatadore 4 года назад +5

    Two Geminis; admiring each other's wit and comedic brilliance while simultaneously tiptoeing around each other so as not to unleash said wit.