Arnold Schwarzenegger's Life Story Is Incredible | The Rest Is Politics | Leading
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- Опубликовано: 19 июн 2024
- How do we fix the polarisation in the US? What made him move from Hollywood movies to the world of politics? Does he still identify as a Republican?
Rory and Alastair are joined by Arnold Schwarzenegger to discuss his childhood in Austria, coming to the US, marrying into the Kennedy family, and how he feels about politics today.
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00:00 - Intro
00:09 - Childhood & 1940s Austria
02:54 - Choosing Bodybuilding
04:36 - Leaving Austria
06:40 - You can't blame parents
07:00 - Be Useful
09:28 - Earning Parental Pride
12:30 - Moving Into Politics
15:45 - Being The Governor
18:56 - Republicans Working With Democrats
21:58 - Age, Biden and Trump
25:10 - Bad Politicians
26:40 - Tony Blair and Arnold
29:50 - Admirable Politicians
31:00 - What's Next?
35:10 - Fame
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In 2023 bingo I did not have Rory interviewing the terminator
😂 I hear next week they are having the Xenomorph on to discuss Gaza
Ha 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
@@RobbieB2606 next up the Predator gives advice on immigration...
@@RobbieB2606that would break the internet
Really enjoyed Arnie on this. What a happy man. Was brill when he mentioned taking on fresh challenges in life
Arnold Schwarzenegger telling Rory Stewart that he’s proud of him is not something I imagined happening, but here we are!
Why not? Read Rory's memoire to see why that might be.
Hahaha!
Quite incredible. The guy who governed from the chaos of California and made a living pretending to fight terrorists on film, patting little Rory on the head...Jesus Arnie, read the room..
@@TrevorBarre do they know each other?
Yeah to be fair, Rory is probably one of the very few that even comes close to experiencing what Arny has during his lifetime, maybe Rory will take up bodybuilding next...
The Bill Burr bit is so accurate about Arnold.
How many lifetimes would you need to achieve what he has achieved? To go to a foreign country, learn the language, get famous for lifting weights, become the biggest actor on the planet, marry into that country's political royalty, get elected into political office and a bunch of other things. Just an incredible story and an inspiration to millions.
Isn't that the plot of Conan the Userper?
It's a natural law underpinned by pareto but basically comes down to success breeding success.
But you need conscientiousness to take that opportunity and he has it in spades.
Is a hell of a CV that's for sure.
Not to mention sexual misconduct. Just saying.
@@oldskool4572 I don't consider that an achievement, do you? Not sure why it'd be on a list of his achievements.
What an amazing guest. He has one of these lives where it appears he has some cheat code. He wanted to be a body builder and get out of Europe, he became the best bodybuilder in the world. He wanted to be a movie star, he became the highest paid actor in hollywood. He wanted to go into politics, he reached the highest office he legally could.
But it was all insanely hard work, 17-18 hours a day obsessive work. People forget that when you see pictures of him in LA in the 70s, he looks like a kid chilling, but he had a construction company, that funded 6 hours/day physical training, then accent classes and acting classes at night. The man is a fucking machine.
He is the only man I would like to shake hands with once. What a life. If you would turn it into a movie people would say that’s unrealistic even for a fantasy.
Frank Sinatra was asked if he was lucky in his career he responded that he found the harder he worked the luckier he got.
Dude, of course he’s a machine, he’s The Terminator
But it all starts with *purpose*. He knew what he wanted from a relatively early age, and put all that effort towards it.
No. The Terminator is a fictional character. Hate to tell you.@@pricejoss
Another great example of why I love this programme; proper, grown-up discussion between thoughtful individuals who actually listen to each other (and are well informed).
Gents, I applaud you and your very well chosen, wonderful guests! As Arnie said “keep up the good work guys, thank you, I’m proud of you”.
I've been a big fan of Arnie for a few years now. People think it's unusual because I'm a woman and I'm not the typical fan base of his. But the way he is able to appreciate others, and the way he is able to be grateful for all aspects of his life I've always found very inspirational and and very motivating.
Could listen to Arnie for hours. Such a positive example to us all.
His book on Audible is 6+ and I'd highly recommend it!
I loved what he said about many politicians lacking courage and purely interested in protecting their position. It’s so accurate in literally every country. As the late Tony Benn MP from the U.K. said “In politics there are weathercocks and sign posts. Weathercocks spin in whatever direction the wind of public opinion blows and then there are the signposts. And they sit sound and true and say this is the way to a better world.” I’m not sure if I’ve quoted him 100% accurately but this is true of every generation.
Great interview and I’m even more impressed by Rory and his knowledge and absolute likability and humanity. ✅✅✅✅Please be our PRIME MINISTER.
I've long enjoyed the Rory/Alistair combination and really like Arnold. This is great ✨️✨️👍🏾👍🏾
Arnie is a very thoughtful individual. Such a contrast with today's politics. Simplicity, empathy and wisdom abound
ikr...... "screw your freedoms" SCREAMS empathy
The Rest Is Politics is one of the best vlogs/podcasts around. Both left and right perspectives on issues and people from two well-informed and experienced hots. May it last a long, long time.
Never thought I'd see Rory interviewing Arnie, but so glad to see it happen. I'm not a conservative, but I truly hope that more conservatives listen to people like these two. The world would be in a much better place for it.
Arnold was an inspiration when I was a skinny teenager back in the 90's. Seeing him now in my 40's he is still an inspirational leader! An amazing person.
Is he still an inspiration to you as a skinny old man? 😁😘
Arnold Schwarzenegger is such a deep thinker and realist! I was completely engaged in his conversation. Terrific podcast!
He emanates the wisdom of an ancient sage, generously imparting his genuine and sincere insights to others. Truly, he is an extraordinary individual.
It always staggers me that Arnie was already a millionaire before he even did his first movie. He then wanted to be a movie star and was prepared to start at the bottom to get to the top. The drive in this man is off the charts
I think the one big plus about Arnold is that he is utterly masculine , even when played a pregnant man he looked manly.
What a man. I don't think there has been anyone in history that has reached the peaks of bodybuilding, Hollywood, and national politics in one lifetime. A truly remarkable life.
Makes you wonder what he's going to excel at next, it wouldn't surprise me at all.
For me, Arnold is the true personification of the American dream.
I am currently reading both Rory’s and Arnold’s latest books. I am a big fan of both. What a wonderful (if somewhat surprising) coincidence. Great stuff.
What a lovely surprise. And listen, too. Thank you, folks.
What a Superb interview, well done. I was privileged to be on a zoom with Arnold Schwarzenegger during covid, and his story inspired. But I want to offer my biggest thanks to his closing lines here. I’m at a cross roads at the age of 53, and what he said about making it spicy really resonated. Thanks again for pulling this together.
Amazing interview, Arnold was my hero as a teenager and his achievements are awe inspiring. Great coup guys 👏🏻
Arnie inspired me into weight lifting in the 1990s, then I joined the Army in 92. Alastair, inspired me to cut short my army career and leave the Army after traveling with him in 2001. I left in 2006 and moved to the US. Now as an American citizen I’m getting Democrats elected in NC. Thank you Alistair and Arnie.
Mind asking why Alistair inspired you to cut your army career short?
What an extraordinary life he lived. Amazing.
Great booking, guys. Surreal. But great! What a legend he is, I could listen to Arnie chatting for hours.
Arnold should be allowed to run for the US presidency. He proved himself very capable as California's governor, he could bring a lot of people together.
I wholeheartedly agree.
What so he could implement his " screw your freedom " policies when the next convid pandemic is unleashed and thereby forcibly taking away any individuals right to choose whether an experimental poison is injected into his or her body .
I won't forget that he was one of the many arrogant celebrities , who together with the corrupt , biased media corporations throughout the world , suddenly became medical experts and tried to make life intolerable for people who chose not to believe Fauci's bull ..balls to him ..and no I didn't watch this interview..
Quite right, but I think it would take an amendment to the constitution.
What a thoroughly absorbing and interesting interview.
Brilliant , Arnie is an inspiration , and very entertaining
Arnie is a class act. Kudos to you both for having him on. I'm proud of you too 🥲
I think you boys won RUclips yesterday. Fantastic interview. Well done!
I can't imagine there are too many people that both Rory and Alastair will sit there and listen to in awe, but Arnie is one of them
Very cool guy... and unexpectedly lucid! I feel that his approach is somewhat similar to that which Rory advocates about a systemic change in UK politics. Incredible achiever and I think that Californians are fortunate to have him as Governor.
WERE fortunate to have him as governor. It's been a couple of decades, you know!
The 3 part Arnold documentary is really interesting. What a life he's had!
A pairing of minds I never thought I'd see. Fascinating content right here and superb really.
That was just a fantastic interview - what an inspiration Arnie is!
What a great lesson in politics from Arnie! Our own politicians should take heed of what he said.
heard his stories so many times but I never get tired of hearing them again and such great guest to have with you both
Such a humble man.The power of positive thinking.
Yes, but not legal. Shame
39 minutes and 38 seconds of quality.
And everyone should try to watch the "Arnold" documentary, quite the eye opener
That was a great interview thanks to you both
This is wonderful, Rory, Alistair and Arnie and it all makes sense!
Great stuff. There's so much crazy stuff in the world right now, and you took some time for relaxing, thoughtful, reflective discussion. Thanks.
Great interview, think what you want about his politics but he actively worked together with politicians from "across the aisle", the political climate would be so much more tolerable with more people like him in governments.
Well...this was not a pairing of interviewer and interviewee that anyone was ever expecting. Well played!
Great interview, Arnold is a living legend! 💪💪💪💪
Arnie, thank you so much! A great interview 🌷
You're never going to top that guys. Arnie is proud of you. Ultimate.
Really good interview. Incredible range of interviewees.
What a great interview and what an interesting life - if I have a problem it was too short - bravo, great stuff.
Great show, great guest, great questions and great chemistry. You know you guys did a good job because you can tell a mile off that Arnold wanted to be there
Fantastic broadcast guys! Arnie’s story was fascinating to listen to 🙌
Fantastic guest, thank you! You mentioned in a previous video of having more creative people on the podcast, and I first thought that you might be interested in speaking with pianist Brad Mehldau.
mans an inspiration. Came from humble background and became the best in the world at 3 unrelated professions. Body building where he still holds multiple records. The world highest paid actor (not not best, but most bankable) and the the highest rank possible in US politics for a foreigner. Call him what you want but he makes most of us look lazy and negative
Love seeing Arnold on here! His new book isn’t bad either. Thanks for this 👍
Who is this Arnold guy? Seems a very down to earth guy, I'll have to look up his work.
What a coup! Always amazing to see you guys pull in top class guests!!!
Excellent interview, thank you.
OMG, Looking forward to watching this one!!
Great interview. All things considered Arnold is an exceptional guy.
Love this. Love TRIP, love Arnie. Thank you.
Aleays good to hear from Arnold. Great podcast!
What a generous, imaginative and passionate man -passionate about the world and people. Not about himself.
Video format is perfect. Keep making them
Arnie has done so many interviews recently in uk. This was the most interesting…. Rory asked serious and probing questions
I listened from start to finish without a minute of daydreaming. What a piece! I think Governor Arnold has lived such a fulfiling life. One silly lesson I learned is this - marry into a political dynasty, you might just become the next president. 😜
Absolute legend and a true gentleman.
Arnie is a legend, great interview
What a lovely man. Such an insightful interview
Wow. I enjoyed that. I agree with what Arnie said at the end, ie keep up the good work guys (Alistair and Rory). Thanks
What a great interview! As much as I want to dislike Arnold Schwarznegger due to his history with women, he talks a lot of sense.
Excellent podcast.
Thank you for sharing this interview
The podcast keeps getting better and better.
We are all dealt a unique set of cards with which to approach life, each of us have a choice to work with the cards we are dealt and make something of ourselves. Arnie made something of himself and is a great example to all of us to show us what is possible, no matter what age we are. More power to Mr. Schwarzenegger.
Very uplifting. Thank you
Excellent interview.
Amazing! I didn’t think you could top the Theresa May interview but you so did!
Great discussion! 🙏🏼
Really an insightful interview. Lots of highly interesting questions got answered. Contains many facts that you won't find in his book "Be useful". Always a delight to listen to Arnold :-).
What an interesting conversation. Arnold comes across as a really good person.
Thanks for this each time I listen to or read Arnold I learn something new. I had forgotten how TB helped in CA. Many of us tried but TB was one of the few who had real lessons they could learn from.
Thanks for posting.
Amazing man with an amazing attitude. Truly inspirational.
Excellent!!!
The two leaders of the US and UK that we really need
'Politicians should be a public servant and not a party servant'. Bang on!
Brilliant politician...and Arnie is pretty good as well!! Thank you Rory (and Alistair!)
I don't know if other major celebrities do this as much, but when Arnie appears on a RUclips show he usually ends with a very generous "keep up the good work". I admire his appreciation for what it means to be running against mainstream media (even if, by definition, any RUclips show he's on is already an established channel).
So (not yet) run. Shower the British
Wow - amazing! Arnie is such a legend
Never fail to amaze lads.
His Netflix documentary "Arnold" is really great too. The drive of the man is heroic.
Great stuff.
What an amazing interview. America will miss out because they wont let him in run…
Great interview! 👍😎
When you knew Austria, in the 50s as I did, you can assess how hard it was for Schwarzie to get out.
Amazed at his overall competence and confidence in his beliefs
Such a fascinating guy, I encourage everyone to give the Netflix documentary a watch
What an utterly nice man
Fabulous, thank you.