Hello you beauties. Get a free list of my 100 favourite books - chriswillx.com/books/ Here’s the timestamps: 00:00 Ask Yourself ‘What Do You Want?’ 10:57 The Intense Schedule of a Popular Comedian 16:15 Are Comedians Ahead of the Curve on Society’s Issues? 25:14 Our Obsession With Ourselves & Individualism 33:40 The Internet’s Culture of Cynicism 41:39 Hidden Vs Observable Metrics 53:25 Using Useful Delusions to Make Life Better 1:06:32 The Rise of Andrew Tate in the Silent Crisis of Young Men 1:16:45 The Experience of Being Cancelled 1:26:47 Our Personas Crave Praise 1:35:37 Fear of What Other People Will Think of Our Failure 1:42:46 Jimmy’s Thoughts on Kindness 1:49:45 Do Men Have a Quarter-Life Crisis? 1:54:45 How We Value Things At Different Stages of Life 2:01:45 How Should We Respond to Critics? 2:08:45 Should We Be Worried About China, AI & Existential Risks? 2:24:09 Going from the Easy Life to Having Children 2:36:04 The Beauty of Flow States in the Passage of Time 2:41:07 What’s Next for Jimmy
Why do your videos not have a SAVE button, please? If i want to switch to watch on my TV it's a lot quicker to find something if it's saved to a playlist.
Seriously, dude - you should (if you dare) have some Co2 realists in the studio. It could be me, but that wouldn't change anybody's minds, so I suggest some of the mean scientists like fx Willy Soon, just to mention one.
I like this podcast as well since Chris seems to go in with the specific intention to pull out and work round the mental processes and congregate knowledge of his guests. Whereas someone like Rogan who I also like might have a roadmap or topics he wants to hit but I don’t feel he had questions prepped as compared to Chris; both are great at letting guests speak. I remember RFK a few months back actually complimenting Joe on it and it was a wholesome moment.
I must have been naive, but I didn’t realize how intelligent and well spoken Jimmy Carr was off-stage. I really enjoyed this discussion! Very insightful.
Not that intelligent - he had to pay the taxes in the end. And we'd all definitely be capable of doing more and thus, living a fulfilling life. However Jimmy, we have to pay a large amount of this thing called tax - don't know if you've heard of it. But it tends to take our money and limit to some degree our capacity and fulfilment in life
@@benjaminbradley780I'd question the intelligence of someone addressing Jimmy Carr directly in a RUclips comment, particularly when it is a reply to someone else's.
this was probably the best podcast I have ever listened to. Jimmy Carr just blew me away - I didn't expect him to be such a smart, thoughtful, sensitive person. I savoured every word, learnt much and just so much fell into place listening to this. thank you
@@jetnavigatorit is a math problem you obviously don't understand. death rate, disability rate, sequential damage, cumulative damage, etc. PhysicsGirl has been bed ridden for weeks and she is young and normally healthy
I second what Jimmy said at the beginning. I’ve actually implemented a lot of small things mentioned in different episodes of this podcast and my life has improved dramatically. Thanks Chris.
@@alexanderyekhanin8830 Here's a couple: 1. Competence without confidence = a lack of belief Confidence without Competence= self-delusion. 2. The first step to achieving a massive dream is conquering tiny impulses.
Already, @ 4:26 "you can work for anything in life as opposed to you can have anything is the difference between ambition and entitlement" such a well worded thought.
"Its easy for me to say, I'm rich and famous baby" Is something you don't hear said enough from rich and famous people. Loved Jimmy Carr when i was growing up, dude seems pretty genuine.
@gambar do you really think that the rich and famous not paying taxes doesn't result in higher taxes for the poor sods just trying to survive each paycheck? Certainly you can't be that naive...
To be such a concise, tight wordsmith requires a keen mind and a sharp command of language. I expected nothing less when I saw that he was the guest here 😊👍🏻
I’m surprised as well! Pleasantly so too. This felt like a mind massage. So great to see him, a chap not at work, just talking. One of my favourite podcast episodes ever.
Wow. I love Modern Wisdom, but this particular conversation has taken it to the next level. I actually took notes so I could remember all the talking points. Incredible.
I have to say that one of my favorite things about this podcast are the brief moments of silence in between the talking. It's refreshing to hear a podcast or talk show that doesn't need to be full of constant, frantic chatter. Quite relaxing actually.
I wholeheartedly agree! And they do serve a role and purpose as well! And pervasive cuts and edits to remove the silences in editing can be quite frantic and bothersome too!
Having listened to many of your podcasts, it's never struck me just how good your sound editing is (or whatever it's called in the business). Everything is beautifully clear and so easy to listen to.
It makes a huge difference indeed. Many people use that same mic yet can't get a good sound because they don't know how to properly record or process the audio. It's called audio mixing/ engineering, and the edits are an important part as well.
I put yesterday that your conversation with Steven Bartlett was my favourite podcast of 2023, I was wrong, it’s this one. Fantastic conversation that I didn’t want to end.
I’ve followed and adored standup comedy for 24 of my 39yrs, and Jimmy is the first one I’ve seen/enjoyed who is great on stage, but somehow an optimist off stage. Normally great comics are also hardened cynics, and many of them can’t have these deep conversations. So this entire podcast was eye opening and engaging. 🍻 ❤️ Keep doing what you’re doing, CW. There’s not enough positive content circulating on the internet.
I always used to think Jimmy was a one dimensional comic back in the day. Boy am I wrong about that today. I've learned so much from him the last few years. What an enlightened individual. Thanks for the podcast. Big love, kindest regards, Richard U.K
Great that you think that but funny how I thought back then he must be intelligent and on point just by listening to his jokes and thought process...😊... crazy how people see things differently...
totally my assumption and impression.. humour is the most direct and fastest/most obvious indicator of intelligence. You cannot be such a comedian and not have a very developed EQ, self-awareness and general cleverness/intelligence.
Always been a big fan of Jimmy - But i've got to say this is without a doubt one of your best podcasts. You touched on so many topics that i'm currently feeling/interested in. Also, when you mentioned "Personal Growth Guilt", it was like music to my ears hearing that. I've never thought about it potentially having a name and being something that other people are feeling, because i've been struggling with this for a couple of years now. Thank you for this.
I’ve seen Jimmy Carr perform multiple times in New York and Hong Kong. I got to meet him in person after a show at the Comedy Cellar. He is genuinely a good dude and very friendly. I didn’t know he was so thoughtful and perceptive.
This is my favourite interview you’ve done, Chris, along with EVERY SINGLE ONE with Alex Hormozi 👑 It’s so nice to see you’re listening and not interrupting, unlike many other podcast hosts. You genuinely seem interested, which is refreshing. Great effort!
Totally agree with you Jimmy!! 💥 Chris doesn’t talk about himself enough. We watch you Chris because your content and delivery is fabulous but also because we connect to you as a person. You are a good friend to some of us and therefore completely interested in you and your journey ❤
Age 63. Life long learner. Flat out living life, that's where wisdom comes from. My very 1st friend from age 4, died at age 10 from non- hodgkins lymphoma. I asked my parents to take me to the funeral home, I needed to see her in her coffin. We only get one life was no great mystery to me. I needed no epiphany. No philosophy required. My closest cousin to me as a very small child, we played as toddlers, just a few months age difference, we shared the same middle name. At age 19, she was murdered, stabbed multiple times by her husband. We get one life. I'm thankful for the parents I had, such calm, stoic, realistic, not morbid, great sorrow is part of life. Wisdom comes while living life. Persevere. Try not to think too much gents. Quiet your mind, acknowledge wisdom. Live. Your intuition is always right . Always.
I listened last night to Jimmy Carr on the Joe Rogan show in and now this one. Thought Jimmy was a bit nervous with Joe. This is a much better interview….. you are a better interviewer…….Brilliant
Awesome episode, as always! Jimmy is extremely honest and charismatic. On making decisions today to make a better tomorrow - Jimmy said he "has always been quite good to himself," so I didn't expect him to dive too deep on personal darkness. The reason many people can listen to this and not gain anything is because they aren't in an emotional state to even consider getting out of bed at a decent time, never mind having a salad instead of a donut for lunch. In my experience, I'd make those changes and act completely irrationally. I'd have so much misdirected energy that I would say the strangest things to people and literally be jumping over handrails and shit, just because I didn't know where to focus myself. This is what is working for me: Eat half the donut today, watch your behavior throughout the day and write about it. Figure out where to direct your energy to produce outcomes that you want. When you feel you can navigate your emotions with just half a donut, eat a quarter of the donut and repeat the process. Meditation has been huge for me, in that just sitting with my emotions allows them to run their course and helps me target where they are coming from. "Doing literally nothing" is one of the most productive things I've found and I make time for it, at least, 15 minutes a day. Highlight your resentment, sadness and anger so you can clearly see when you're unconsciously reacting to things when interacting with the world. This is why writing is crucial to me for being able to accurately measure those "emotional metrics." They have become the most valuable metrics in my life. I think that every self-destructive behavior I've had/still have serves to protect myself from feeling things I don't want to feel. Betraying those parts of myself that were protecting me through substance abuse/food/compulsive behaviors entirely, at a moment's notice, would cause me to swing much deeper into the behavior after a few days because I had no compass of how to cope with the things I was feeling without them. It takes time to develop a vision for yourself and redirect your energy towards things that move you in the direction you really want to go. It's slowly relearning who you actually are, being gentle with all aspects of yourself and understanding the parts that tell you you need to smoke, drink, eat, etc. Hear where these parts of you are coming from and teach them that the things they believe to be true about the world can be revised to create a better life for them. It's learning how to navigate the world through your new, cleaner, lens. Hope this helps. Keep em coming, Chris.
I read this probably 3 times and could resonate a lot with the part about betraying past self destructive behavior then find yourself overdoing or over indulging in those actions. I didn't think that those behaviors served to protect me from feelings I didn't not want to feel so that's a new revelation. Slowly but surely working on improving.
Jimmy Carr is remarkably intelligent. Refreshing. I love listening to two people wrestle with the unquantifiable problems we all face. Took a lot from this, looking forward to the live show in Nobember.
Chris, by far the best conversation you’ve brought to us, thank you to yourself and your guest. Thoughtful beyond boundaries. So many topics in one conversation and as such worthy of a relisten, and contemplation, probably several times over. Relistening tomorrow morning during a workout with my box friends doing “The Impossible Mile Challenge”.
Man, minute 50:00. I teared up for a bit. I think something clicked when I heard this idea of being thankful to those people and things that happened to you (some sort of traumas) as they might be a good reason for your biggest accomplishments in life. Cheers to that Chris! I lowkey think finally managed to touch on something that I had somewhat unresolved for a while.
I agree. First, I just started listening to Chris a few weeks ago. I've loved every one of the episodes so far. I haven't listened to this whole episode yet, but I had to stop after the topic at 50:00. I was also that only child who felt alone and didn't have a lot of friends. To entertain the idea of sitting down with my tormentors and saying thank you.... I'm not there yet. That's a lot to think about.
Hey Chris. First off as a 29 year old who has struggled to find people who want to think about the expanse in more than just complaining about politics or sports teams, i appreciate what you have built here. More than just the podcast but the community around the show in creating a unique way for many to connect. I think it’s super important given that most of us have adapted to hiding our interest in these topics probably since our early adolescence as most of our peers had no interest in this type of thinking. I think you need to understand that as you grow, you’re not only sharing insights but sharing people like Jimmy Carr who clearly share a similar passion and make the rest of us understand that we can tap into that part of our lives and there are others out that you can engage with for extended period of time and build relationships upon. Sincerely, thank you for that. I just also wanted to throw something out there regarding free will and predeterminism. What if people weren’t much different than the atoms that make them up. Quantum mechanics looks at the probability of an atom being in one place but doesn’t say exactly where it would be because of its complex existence. What if the possibility of choice is predetermined for us but there is a level of free will that determines which choices are made and determines the ultimate outcome. Schrödinger’s Free Will problem if you will.
I find it interesting how comedians such as Jimmy Carr, Jim Carrey, etc almost always have much more thoughtful and intellectually deep perspectives than dramatic actors.
I think it’s the live v. camera performance of the comedian v. dramatic actor types. Comedians live by their wit, raw courage to be themselves and their political savvy. Dramatic actors live by their looks, publicity, egoic manipulation and ability to pretend to be other people. They’re both valid games, but comedians seem more like battle-scarred war veterans whereas dramatic actors feel like well-coiffed courtesans.
It's almost as if somebody who creates art for a living is inherently more intelligent and valuable than somebody who imitates art for a living 🤔 Who'd have guessed?
Chris, you and your shows are so inspiring. If others could actually take the time to think and converse like this imagine the problems we could solve. What a great guy Jimmy is and thanks to him for being on the show. Some of his comments remind me a book I just read. "Time and the Art of Living" by Robert Grudin. Thanks again.
Such an amazing conversation. I share your podcasts to friends on a regular basis so that I can have these types of talks as much as possible. Big fan Chris. Thank you 🙏🏽.
I'm 5 minutes into this podcast and I just had to drop a comment to appreciate the camera angles and lighting. The opening flow of the conversation had me initially hooked but this level of production adds a different dynamic in the nuance of video podcasting. I'm a late comer to this channel - just wanted to send the appreciation forward to you and your team.
Jimmy is part of the reason I started doing comedy and this is the first podcast I watched from start to finish and now I'm watching it again to take notes specifically on the quotes jimmy has... Brilliant!
I once met a woman with 8 children and she named all of them Alex, she said it was easier... Alex come and do the dishes and 3 of them come, I said what if you want to speak to 1 of them? She said I just use their last name.
This podcast episode is a work of art. Not gonna lie Jimmy blew me out of the water. The pauses, the pace, the subjects discussed, it was an awe inspiring display of sincerity that I have never seen. Keep up the good work Chris, you are doing an amazing job.
this interview increased my respect for Jimmy Carr soo much. I already admired his dry sense of humor but his thoughts and their clarity just gives me goosebumps. I can only hope and strive to get there one day.
Jimmy has an incredibly unique perspective… I believe he’s a trained engineer that switched to comedy. Great episode of 2 brilliant minds that understand the importance practical application of their personal education and wisdom.
How ironic that while standing in line at the Paramount door for Jimmy's 7:00pm show in Austin, I realized that @chris was three people in front of me - and then saw the next day this podcast dropped 😅 I love your show, was tempted to tell you last night but didn't want to break in.
This was an amazing podcast to watch. Chris’ discussion about likability, and his childhood experiences really resonated with me. As a student I was also a target of bullying, and this played a role in my becoming a teacher. I teach my students how to create a community of acceptance where everyone is allowed to feel safe to be themselves. I teach and coach my students through challenging situations, and hope that they leave my class with these skills that they can utilize and share with the world as they branch out into the world. Thank you Chris for eloquently expressing your situation as it was refreshing to compare your experiences to my own experiences.
So much said in this podcast just makes sens . I was wondering what was happening to me in the past years, suddenly i had a feeling that i am not in the right place ,i am not doing the right things. This year a lot if personal growth took place ,trough books , sudden thirst of knowledge, ideas, podcasts like yours. The fully developed brain part hit me when listening, and it just nakes sens. Grateful to be alive when all this information is out there and free to just soak it in. Thank you ❤
What a goddamn pleasant suprise. I've always appreciated Carr, but never go into his comedy too much. That being said, this episode was an absolute gem. Great perspective, breathe of fresh air hearing his outlook on a multitude of topics with humor sprinkled in. Great episode.
Even near the very end this was an interesting interview. Love it when two ppl connect and interrupt and bounce off each other like this. Heard a few new thoughts that will influence me for quite a while. Thanks
@Chris Williamson idk, probably already caught it but there's some oddity at 14:34 - 14:45. Awesome interview. Tangible advice & perspective on things.
Fair play to you both. Great discussion. I’m also pleased with myself… my instinct was ‘I don’t like him, I’ll skip this one.’ Glad I didn’t. You asked for positive comments on here. There you go… long form shows the man more than the public persona 👏🏻
OK, guys. This is a smart, thoughtful podcast and discussion. Great insights and wisdom. What you talk about matters. THAT'S what we should be focused on. You had me until Jimmy's comment: "Every piece of music, pre-1900, was about God-everything. No loves songs. "1:29:23--1:29:59 --What?- Please don't digress! Don't interrupt the flow of a great discussion by inserting unimportant misinformation. Jimmy's comment.." “1:29:23-1:29:59 Every song for 400 years was about God and now every song is about love . . . Every piece of music, pre 1900, was about God-everything- and now it's about love. . . .” Your tangent took me on a tangent. I wanted to focus on everything else you said, but I can't let this pass, because I respect you. There is a spectrum of historical song traditions with social, political, religious, and personal references and are based in popularized news, knowledge, and stories of their time and day. MANY OF THEM are about love, unrequited love, betrayed love, and other kinds of love. There are community folk songs, legends, lore, and stories that are based in people’s lives and lived experiences. In medieval songs and traditions, there are allegiances based on a trinity-- allegiance to family, tribe, and king or political systems; the courtly love tradition and loyalty to the lady and personal life; and the spiritual and religious allegiance to church and god and spiritual-religious life. There are great love songs, medieval courtly love traditions, heroic legends, myths and sagas, and lyrics and poems about nature, love, and duty. My gratitude to Dr. David Fowler, Cornish Bard, Medievalist, Editor of the B Text of Piers Plowman, and literary critic who outlines the complexity of medieval literature and son traditions and the duty to the trinity of King, Lady, and Church. Then, there are Ballads, lyrics, and oral folk songs and traditions from every culture and were popular through the 19th century and into the 20th Century. There are poems and lyrical songs. And Songwriters bards and poets who speak deeply and personally of love and sensuality, think of William Blake’s Songs of Innocence and Experience which were sung. There are countless traveler folk and storytellers, bards, and Celtic legends, songs, and ballads. The origins of the blues and rock and roll. THESE ARE THE ROOTS OF MODERN LOVE SONGS. They’ve always been there, in folk traditions. Jimmy. Again, I ask. What are you talking about? Please don’t undermine and diminish a smart conversation by talking nonsense. Such a good conversation that you are undermined by a brain blooper---or a complete lack of historical knowledge in music history and theory. Can other folks who know about music and song traditions fill in the details and help Jimmy out? He’s so smart. Jimmy, we love you but please keep your cards straight!
Jimmy Carr is such a unique man. You’d never think he could be this deep of a person from his comic shows, but this man is genuinely amazing. I could listen to him (non standup) for hours.
My son introduced your podcast to me about 2 months ago. Bravo, Chris Williamson! I enjoy your podcast very much. I learn a little bit, laugh a little bit, and get to know guests a little bit more than I did before. Your interview style is unique and captivating! Thank you for doing what you do! I look forward to more . . .
So interesting. When Jimmy was talking about how he and his partner had not wanted children for years and years, I kind of wish he had gone into why they ended up eventually deciding to have them. What changed?
I always liked his comedy, never realized how much I would enjoy a regular conversation, very well read and spoken. Just binged this straight after his appearance on rogan, and I never felt bored.
I wasn’t expecting Jimmy to be as insightful, before this I used to find his content entertaining, now I find it enriching. Thanks Jimmy, and thanks Chris :)
Simple, clear insight. What a privilege to be able to participate in such a thoughtful, insightful, and still hopeful and implicitly motivational chat.
I was hoping Jimmy would’ve shared his thoughts on what seems like the shutting down of free speech by policy or government pressure in the UK. Citizens arrests for posts or comments, Russell, Brand, Lawrence Fox, seizing banking accounts etc, seem to be nearing a Stasi-like climate.
'Low stake' absolutely brilliant , I build model aircraft for relaxation, a hobby is a gentle form of madness that keeps you sane. Absolutely wonderful conversation chaps
Is it just me or does Chris say a lot of quotes that doesn't feel genuine and kind of acts like bad chords in the conversation. The conversation doesn't flow properly!
Listening to the super wealthy try and make a claim on why we shouldn’t have anonymity is hilariously sad. Its because we can lose everything if we say the wrong thing
Not even the super wealthy. Just thise who would be fine if the mob comes for them. They seem to think that everyone should be fine that way too. Doesnt matter that your life could be completely ruined, to the point that you contemplate suicide.
This podcast is amazing (new subscriber), ive taken so much energy from this. And will probably come back to this when i get a bit stuck. Came up with my own quote im gonna use from now on. "The obstacles that you face are usually the ones you have put there in the first place"
How about being less of a hack and live the way you can but also maybe without killing or deceiving people intentionally for pleasure or monetary means in the process
Now I see why Jimmy is such a brilliant comic. "The fact that we are here and we are alive is incredibly lucky." (paraphrased) That statement speaks volumes.
Hello you beauties. Get a free list of my 100 favourite books - chriswillx.com/books/ Here’s the timestamps:
00:00 Ask Yourself ‘What Do You Want?’
10:57 The Intense Schedule of a Popular Comedian
16:15 Are Comedians Ahead of the Curve on Society’s Issues?
25:14 Our Obsession With Ourselves & Individualism
33:40 The Internet’s Culture of Cynicism
41:39 Hidden Vs Observable Metrics
53:25 Using Useful Delusions to Make Life Better
1:06:32 The Rise of Andrew Tate in the Silent Crisis of Young Men
1:16:45 The Experience of Being Cancelled
1:26:47 Our Personas Crave Praise
1:35:37 Fear of What Other People Will Think of Our Failure
1:42:46 Jimmy’s Thoughts on Kindness
1:49:45 Do Men Have a Quarter-Life Crisis?
1:54:45 How We Value Things At Different Stages of Life
2:01:45 How Should We Respond to Critics?
2:08:45 Should We Be Worried About China, AI & Existential Risks?
2:24:09 Going from the Easy Life to Having Children
2:36:04 The Beauty of Flow States in the Passage of Time
2:41:07 What’s Next for Jimmy
Why do your videos not have a SAVE button, please? If i want to switch to watch on my TV it's a lot quicker to find something if it's saved to a playlist.
Jimmy Carr has watched a few Andrew Tate video's n now he's ready for podcasts
14:34 to 14:45 it’s frozen Chris, might wanna tweak it, cheers
@@TheRosiebeam Eh? He's been doing them for years. Check out the list on his website.
Seriously, dude - you should (if you dare) have some Co2 realists in the studio. It could be me, but that wouldn't change anybody's minds, so I suggest some of the mean scientists like fx Willy Soon, just to mention one.
Shoutout to Chris, Son of William, for being the one podcast host over 1m followers that doesn't constantly interrupt the guests.
I like this podcast as well since Chris seems to go in with the specific intention to pull out and work round the mental processes and congregate knowledge of his guests.
Whereas someone like Rogan who I also like might have a roadmap or topics he wants to hit but I don’t feel he had questions prepped as compared to Chris; both are great at letting guests speak. I remember RFK a few months back actually complimenting Joe on it and it was a wholesome moment.
AMEN
Lex Fridman is another one of the true greats
😂😂😂
Jimmy barely let Joe get a word in on JRE
I must have been naive, but I didn’t realize how intelligent and well spoken Jimmy Carr was off-stage. I really enjoyed this discussion! Very insightful.
All successful comedians are intelligent. Comes with the territory.
Not that intelligent - he had to pay the taxes in the end.
And we'd all definitely be capable of doing more and thus, living a fulfilling life. However Jimmy, we have to pay a large amount of this thing called tax - don't know if you've heard of it. But it tends to take our money and limit to some degree our capacity and fulfilment in life
@@benjaminbradley780I'd question the intelligence of someone addressing Jimmy Carr directly in a RUclips comment, particularly when it is a reply to someone else's.
@@elvisleeboy if i was guest on a podor programme i suspect id watch the pod and view peoples comments.
If you become a famous comedian and be relevant for years then you’re going to be very intelligent
this was probably the best podcast I have ever listened to. Jimmy Carr just blew me away - I didn't expect him to be such a smart, thoughtful, sensitive person. I savoured every word, learnt much and just so much fell into place listening to this. thank you
Carr goes into the garbage bin of fascists over his covid stance. Utterly detestable.
@@jetnavigatorit is a math problem you obviously don't understand. death rate, disability rate, sequential damage, cumulative damage, etc. PhysicsGirl has been bed ridden for weeks and she is young and normally healthy
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Man, if you speak well people believe anything 🤣🤣🤣
The guy said we have nuclear subs so that means we figured out energy for the entire planet 🤣🤣🤣
I second what Jimmy said at the beginning. I’ve actually implemented a lot of small things mentioned in different episodes of this podcast and my life has improved dramatically. Thanks Chris.
You can be specific. :)
Could you give an example please? :)
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@@alexanderyekhanin8830 Here's a couple: 1. Competence without confidence = a lack of belief
Confidence without Competence= self-delusion. 2. The first step to achieving a massive dream is conquering tiny impulses.
What has one been doing?? I’m just nosey 👃 😂
Already, @ 4:26 "you can work for anything in life as opposed to you can have anything is the difference between ambition and entitlement" such a well worded thought.
That's where I commented, too
"Its easy for me to say, I'm rich and famous baby" Is something you don't hear said enough from rich and famous people. Loved Jimmy Carr when i was growing up, dude seems pretty genuine.
Just wish he would pay his fair share of tax so as not to increase the burden on those who are not rich and famous.
@@welshgruff- Even if they did the government would piss it all up the wall and find other means of keeping you poor. It’s all by design.
Genuine and highly intelligent. Gotta love this bloke.
@@welshgruff LMAO, do you really think that tax money is there to help the ones in need? You can't be THAT naive...
@gambar do you really think that the rich and famous not paying taxes doesn't result in higher taxes for the poor sods just trying to survive each paycheck? Certainly you can't be that naive...
Dude you're hitting some high level guests! Loving it!
I never expected Jimmy was capable of this. He is brilliant.
To be such a concise, tight wordsmith requires a keen mind and a sharp command of language. I expected nothing less when I saw that he was the guest here 😊👍🏻
which parts did you like? I tried the first 30 min & I'm still sorta waiting for the good part
As Jordan Peterson said to him , comedy requires incredible amount of intellect.
@@europa_bambaataa31 minutes in
I’m surprised as well! Pleasantly so too. This felt like a mind massage. So great to see him, a chap not at work, just talking. One of my favourite podcast episodes ever.
Wow. I love Modern Wisdom, but this particular conversation has taken it to the next level. I actually took notes so I could remember all the talking points.
Incredible.
Agreed
Agreed with comment right above, it'd be great to see the quotes that impacted you the most!
Same. I'm only half way thru and I'm at 2 pages full.
I have to say that one of my favorite things about this podcast are the brief moments of silence in between the talking. It's refreshing to hear a podcast or talk show that doesn't need to be full of constant, frantic chatter. Quite relaxing actually.
I wholeheartedly agree! And they do serve a role and purpose as well!
And pervasive cuts and edits to remove the silences in editing can be quite frantic and bothersome too!
You are so right. It gives us time to dwell on a thought for a moment.
32:15 As a venezuelan, I highly appreciate this guy for saying it in a platform like this. Had not seen anyone before mention it.
Having listened to many of your podcasts, it's never struck me just how good your sound editing is (or whatever it's called in the business). Everything is beautifully clear and so easy to listen to.
It makes a huge difference indeed. Many people use that same mic yet can't get a good sound because they don't know how to properly record or process the audio. It's called audio mixing/ engineering, and the edits are an important part as well.
I love hearing Jimmy speak earnestly and thoughtfully like this
The interview starts.. And Jimmy starts interviewing. LOVE THIS ❤
What a great conversation between these two men. I had no idea Jimmy Carr was so insightful
I read his book and was pleasantly surprised how deep he is.
Most high-level comedians are.
Jimmy Carr is a very bright guy like many great comedians. Didn't realise he was so optimistic though.
Jimmy Carr went to Cambridge and graduated with first class honors. He's no lightweight.
I put yesterday that your conversation with Steven Bartlett was my favourite podcast of 2023, I was wrong, it’s this one. Fantastic conversation that I didn’t want to end.
I am amazed and mesmerized by the intellectual depth of Jimmy Carr. I was literally taking notes throughout the podcast.
I’ve followed and adored standup comedy for 24 of my 39yrs, and Jimmy is the first one I’ve seen/enjoyed who is great on stage, but somehow an optimist off stage. Normally great comics are also hardened cynics, and many of them can’t have these deep conversations.
So this entire podcast was eye opening and engaging. 🍻 ❤️
Keep doing what you’re doing, CW. There’s not enough positive content circulating on the internet.
I always used to think Jimmy was a one dimensional comic back in the day. Boy am I wrong about that today. I've learned so much from him the last few years. What an enlightened individual. Thanks for the podcast. Big love, kindest regards, Richard U.K
Great that you think that but funny how I thought back then he must be intelligent and on point just by listening to his jokes and thought process...😊... crazy how people see things differently...
@@CherryDiMilo I was so young as he was when I used to not think much of him. He's certainly the man now. All the best buddy. Kindest regards
thats cos YOU were one dimensional, oh the irony haha
totally my assumption and impression.. humour is the most direct and fastest/most obvious indicator of intelligence. You cannot be such a comedian and not have a very developed EQ, self-awareness and general cleverness/intelligence.
Always been a big fan of Jimmy - But i've got to say this is without a doubt one of your best podcasts. You touched on so many topics that i'm currently feeling/interested in. Also, when you mentioned "Personal Growth Guilt", it was like music to my ears hearing that. I've never thought about it potentially having a name and being something that other people are feeling, because i've been struggling with this for a couple of years now.
Thank you for this.
I’ve seen Jimmy Carr perform multiple times in New York and Hong Kong. I got to meet him in person after a show at the Comedy Cellar. He is genuinely a good dude and very friendly. I didn’t know he was so thoughtful and perceptive.
This is my favourite interview you’ve done, Chris, along with EVERY SINGLE ONE with Alex Hormozi 👑 It’s so nice to see you’re listening and not interrupting, unlike many other podcast hosts. You genuinely seem interested, which is refreshing. Great effort!
This is one of the most authentic podcast episodes I've seen!!
Totally agree with you Jimmy!! 💥
Chris doesn’t talk about himself enough.
We watch you Chris because your content and delivery is fabulous but also because we connect to you as a person. You are a good friend to some of us and therefore completely interested in you and your journey ❤
Age 63. Life long learner.
Flat out living life, that's where wisdom comes from.
My very 1st friend from age 4, died at age 10 from non- hodgkins lymphoma. I asked my parents to take me to the funeral home, I needed to see her in her coffin.
We only get one life was no great mystery to me.
I needed no epiphany. No philosophy required.
My closest cousin to me as a very small child, we played as toddlers, just a few months age difference, we shared the same middle name.
At age 19, she was murdered, stabbed multiple times by her husband.
We get one life. I'm thankful for the parents I had, such calm, stoic, realistic, not morbid, great sorrow is part of life. Wisdom comes while living life. Persevere.
Try not to think too much gents. Quiet your mind, acknowledge wisdom. Live. Your intuition is always right . Always.
Modern Wisdom is rapidly becoming my favourite podcast, outstanding guests and the perfect interview style. Keep it coming!
I listened last night to Jimmy Carr on the Joe Rogan show in and now this one. Thought Jimmy was a bit nervous with Joe. This is a much better interview….. you are a better interviewer…….Brilliant
Awesome episode, as always! Jimmy is extremely honest and charismatic. On making decisions today to make a better tomorrow - Jimmy said he "has always been quite good to himself," so I didn't expect him to dive too deep on personal darkness. The reason many people can listen to this and not gain anything is because they aren't in an emotional state to even consider getting out of bed at a decent time, never mind having a salad instead of a donut for lunch. In my experience, I'd make those changes and act completely irrationally. I'd have so much misdirected energy that I would say the strangest things to people and literally be jumping over handrails and shit, just because I didn't know where to focus myself. This is what is working for me: Eat half the donut today, watch your behavior throughout the day and write about it. Figure out where to direct your energy to produce outcomes that you want. When you feel you can navigate your emotions with just half a donut, eat a quarter of the donut and repeat the process. Meditation has been huge for me, in that just sitting with my emotions allows them to run their course and helps me target where they are coming from. "Doing literally nothing" is one of the most productive things I've found and I make time for it, at least, 15 minutes a day. Highlight your resentment, sadness and anger so you can clearly see when you're unconsciously reacting to things when interacting with the world. This is why writing is crucial to me for being able to accurately measure those "emotional metrics." They have become the most valuable metrics in my life. I think that every self-destructive behavior I've had/still have serves to protect myself from feeling things I don't want to feel. Betraying those parts of myself that were protecting me through substance abuse/food/compulsive behaviors entirely, at a moment's notice, would cause me to swing much deeper into the behavior after a few days because I had no compass of how to cope with the things I was feeling without them. It takes time to develop a vision for yourself and redirect your energy towards things that move you in the direction you really want to go. It's slowly relearning who you actually are, being gentle with all aspects of yourself and understanding the parts that tell you you need to smoke, drink, eat, etc. Hear where these parts of you are coming from and teach them that the things they believe to be true about the world can be revised to create a better life for them. It's learning how to navigate the world through your new, cleaner, lens. Hope this helps. Keep em coming, Chris.
I read this probably 3 times and could resonate a lot with the part about betraying past self destructive behavior then find yourself overdoing or over indulging in those actions. I didn't think that those behaviors served to protect me from feelings I didn't not want to feel so that's a new revelation. Slowly but surely working on improving.
Thank for The comment my friend. This was helpful for me really. I hope you’ll be in peace.
Jimmy Carr is remarkably intelligent. Refreshing. I love listening to two people wrestle with the unquantifiable problems we all face. Took a lot from this, looking forward to the live show in Nobember.
Chris, by far the best conversation you’ve brought to us, thank you to yourself and your guest. Thoughtful beyond boundaries. So many topics in one conversation and as such worthy of a relisten, and contemplation, probably several times over. Relistening tomorrow morning during a workout with my box friends doing “The Impossible Mile Challenge”.
Man, minute 50:00. I teared up for a bit. I think something clicked when I heard this idea of being thankful to those people and things that happened to you (some sort of traumas) as they might be a good reason for your biggest accomplishments in life. Cheers to that Chris! I lowkey think finally managed to touch on something that I had somewhat unresolved for a while.
I agree. First, I just started listening to Chris a few weeks ago. I've loved every one of the episodes so far. I haven't listened to this whole episode yet, but I had to stop after the topic at 50:00. I was also that only child who felt alone and didn't have a lot of friends. To entertain the idea of sitting down with my tormentors and saying thank you.... I'm not there yet. That's a lot to think about.
Hey Chris. First off as a 29 year old who has struggled to find people who want to think about the expanse in more than just complaining about politics or sports teams, i appreciate what you have built here. More than just the podcast but the community around the show in creating a unique way for many to connect. I think it’s super important given that most of us have adapted to hiding our interest in these topics probably since our early adolescence as most of our peers had no interest in this type of thinking. I think you need to understand that as you grow, you’re not only sharing insights but sharing people like Jimmy Carr who clearly share a similar passion and make the rest of us understand that we can tap into that part of our lives and there are others out that you can engage with for extended period of time and build relationships upon. Sincerely, thank you for that.
I just also wanted to throw something out there regarding free will and predeterminism. What if people weren’t much different than the atoms that make them up. Quantum mechanics looks at the probability of an atom being in one place but doesn’t say exactly where it would be because of its complex existence. What if the possibility of choice is predetermined for us but there is a level of free will that determines which choices are made and determines the ultimate outcome. Schrödinger’s Free Will problem if you will.
"Charm isn't someone you like it's someone you think will like you. Charisma is you come to me. Charm is I come to you." - Jimmy Carr
Can you please help me to understand that quote?
If you follow enough of these podcasts, you can see how much these guys reiterate their stories and concepts.
Jimmy is right. We need to combine creative writing and public speaking as a course in all schools. True skills to take into any avenue
I beg to differ, Jimmy - you are phenomenally charming - what kindness, humility, capacity to truly see others!! I'm completely won over!
Such a remarkable culture this show has grown!
I find it interesting how comedians such as Jimmy Carr, Jim Carrey, etc almost always have much more thoughtful and intellectually deep perspectives than dramatic actors.
Maybe it's all in the name? Can't be coincidence. Guess I'll name my kid James Carrington in the name of science.
I think it’s the live v. camera performance of the comedian v. dramatic actor types. Comedians live by their wit, raw courage to be themselves and their political savvy. Dramatic actors live by their looks, publicity, egoic manipulation and ability to pretend to be other people.
They’re both valid games, but comedians seem more like battle-scarred war veterans whereas dramatic actors feel like well-coiffed courtesans.
It's almost as if somebody who creates art for a living is inherently more intelligent and valuable than somebody who imitates art for a living 🤔
Who'd have guessed?
real comedy requires intelligence and emotional intelligence
A comedian both writes his own material, and performs it. An actor just performs.
Chris, you and your shows are so inspiring. If others could actually take the time to think and converse like this imagine the problems we could solve. What a great guy Jimmy is and thanks to him for being on the show. Some of his comments remind me a book I just read. "Time and the Art of Living" by Robert Grudin. Thanks again.
The amount of effort and money you invest into your set is bonkers. Visual perfection. Well done 🙌
Could be a green screen and virtual set. You can tell these days.
Such an amazing conversation. I share your podcasts to friends on a regular basis so that I can have these types of talks as much as possible. Big fan Chris. Thank you 🙏🏽.
Thanks! Love your pod
Thank you for doing this! Jimmy is such a brilliant thinker and comedian!!
“You can have anything, but you can’t have everything.”
I'm 5 minutes into this podcast and I just had to drop a comment to appreciate the camera angles and lighting. The opening flow of the conversation had me initially hooked but this level of production adds a different dynamic in the nuance of video podcasting.
I'm a late comer to this channel - just wanted to send the appreciation forward to you and your team.
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Jimmy is part of the reason I started doing comedy and this is the first podcast I watched from start to finish and now I'm watching it again to take notes specifically on the quotes jimmy has... Brilliant!
I once met a woman with 8 children and she named all of them Alex, she said it was easier... Alex come and do the dishes and 3 of them come, I said what if you want to speak to 1 of them? She said I just use their last name.
I think thats a bit of a comment on the modern woman.
@icarusjumped2719 it was a joke but you're probably correct
Brutal🤣🤣
Jimmy Carr is on this podcast, right?
Irish joke
This podcast episode is a work of art. Not gonna lie Jimmy blew me out of the water. The pauses, the pace, the subjects discussed, it was an awe inspiring display of sincerity that I have never seen. Keep up the good work Chris, you are doing an amazing job.
Great episode this. Listened earlier by subscribing on Spotify!
Jimmy Carr is a great podcast guest and you brought a lot out of him. Cheers Chris 😄
this interview increased my respect for Jimmy Carr soo much. I already admired his dry sense of humor but his thoughts and their clarity just gives me goosebumps. I can only hope and strive to get there one day.
I have always thought Jimmy Carr is a brilliant comedian. Thanks for showing us that he is brilliant, full stop.
Jimmy has an incredibly unique perspective… I believe he’s a trained engineer that switched to comedy.
Great episode of 2 brilliant minds that understand the importance practical application of their personal education and wisdom.
How ironic that while standing in line at the Paramount door for Jimmy's 7:00pm show in Austin, I realized that @chris was three people in front of me - and then saw the next day this podcast dropped 😅 I love your show, was tempted to tell you last night but didn't want to break in.
Wasn’t expecting such profound conversation on this talk. Solid
For a guy who stood up for mosquitoes needlessly dying of aids in Africa, Jimmy's quite a lovely guy. Thank you for this conversation.
This was an amazing podcast to watch. Chris’ discussion about likability, and his childhood experiences really resonated with me. As a student I was also a target of bullying, and this played a role in my becoming a teacher. I teach my students how to create a community of acceptance where everyone is allowed to feel safe to be themselves. I teach and coach my students through challenging situations, and hope that they leave my class with these skills that they can utilize and share with the world as they branch out into the world. Thank you Chris for eloquently expressing your situation as it was refreshing to compare your experiences to my own experiences.
So much said in this podcast just makes sens . I was wondering what was happening to me in the past years, suddenly i had a feeling that i am not in the right place ,i am not doing the right things. This year a lot if personal growth took place ,trough books , sudden thirst of knowledge, ideas, podcasts like yours. The fully developed brain part hit me when listening, and it just nakes sens. Grateful to be alive when all this information is out there and free to just soak it in. Thank you ❤
What a goddamn pleasant suprise. I've always appreciated Carr, but never go into his comedy too much. That being said, this episode was an absolute gem. Great perspective, breathe of fresh air hearing his outlook on a multitude of topics with humor sprinkled in. Great episode.
This was an informative and helpful conversation. Thank you gents 🤙
Such an amazing conversation. The synchronicity and the depth of this episode is something else!
I love these settings with the lighting and everyting. its perfect
It takes a while for each of his sentences to sink in. He's saying simple truths (and not so much of course)...just brilliant!
Jimmy is much more insightful than I would have imagined. He was also great on JBP.
Even near the very end this was an interesting interview. Love it when two ppl connect and interrupt and bounce off each other like this. Heard a few new thoughts that will influence me for quite a while. Thanks
Never liked Jimmy as a comedian particularly but i really like the way he comes across during this chat. Interesting stuff.
I saw Jimmy Carr live 3 time!! Best stand up comedian in the planet in my opinion 👌🙏
@Chris Williamson
idk, probably already caught it but there's some oddity at 14:34 - 14:45.
Awesome interview. Tangible advice & perspective on things.
This idea of a mini podcast with the newsletter is an amazing idea. I love your newsletters and more people should know them.
Jimmy Carr is awesome thanks for the chat
Thanks Chris and Jimmy! This dialogue was extremely insightful and inspiring. Keep doing what you're doing brother. The world needs it!
Love the explanation of what the difference is between envy and jealousy!
‘Persona is incapable of receiving love. It can only receive praise.’
Genius! Thanks.
Fair play to you both. Great discussion. I’m also pleased with myself… my instinct was ‘I don’t like him, I’ll skip this one.’ Glad I didn’t. You asked for positive comments on here. There you go… long form shows the man more than the public persona 👏🏻
Love this talk I return to this conversation quite often! Amazing guest and podcast!
Definetively, Chris has grown so much corn that he is already a farmer. Cheers from Spain ❤
OK, guys. This is a smart, thoughtful podcast and discussion. Great insights and wisdom. What you talk about matters. THAT'S what we should be focused on. You had me until Jimmy's comment: "Every piece of music, pre-1900, was about God-everything. No loves songs. "1:29:23--1:29:59
--What?-
Please don't digress! Don't interrupt the flow of a great discussion by inserting unimportant misinformation. Jimmy's comment.."
“1:29:23-1:29:59 Every song for 400 years was about God and now every song is about love . . . Every piece of music, pre 1900, was about God-everything- and now it's about love. . . .”
Your tangent took me on a tangent. I wanted to focus on everything else you said, but I can't let this pass, because I respect you.
There is a spectrum of historical song traditions with social, political, religious, and personal references and are based in popularized news, knowledge, and stories of their time and day. MANY OF THEM are about love, unrequited love, betrayed love, and other kinds of love. There are community folk songs, legends, lore, and stories that are based in people’s lives and lived experiences.
In medieval songs and traditions, there are allegiances based on a trinity-- allegiance to family, tribe, and king or political systems; the courtly love tradition and loyalty to the lady and personal life; and the spiritual and religious allegiance to church and god and spiritual-religious life. There are great love songs, medieval courtly love traditions, heroic legends, myths and sagas, and lyrics and poems about nature, love, and duty. My gratitude to Dr. David Fowler, Cornish Bard, Medievalist, Editor of the B Text of Piers Plowman, and literary critic who outlines the complexity of medieval literature and son traditions and the duty to the trinity of King, Lady, and Church.
Then, there are Ballads, lyrics, and oral folk songs and traditions from every culture and were popular through the 19th century and into the 20th Century. There are poems and lyrical songs. And Songwriters bards and poets who speak deeply and personally of love and sensuality, think of William Blake’s Songs of Innocence and Experience which were sung. There are countless traveler folk and storytellers, bards, and Celtic legends, songs, and ballads. The origins of the blues and rock and roll. THESE ARE THE ROOTS OF MODERN LOVE SONGS. They’ve always been there, in folk traditions.
Jimmy. Again, I ask. What are you talking about? Please don’t undermine and diminish a smart conversation by talking nonsense. Such a good conversation that you are undermined by a brain blooper---or a complete lack of historical knowledge in music history and theory.
Can other folks who know about music and song traditions fill in the details and help Jimmy out? He’s so smart. Jimmy, we love you but please keep your cards straight!
Jimmy Carr is such a unique man. You’d never think he could be this deep of a person from his comic shows, but this man is genuinely amazing.
I could listen to him (non standup) for hours.
My son introduced your podcast to me about 2 months ago. Bravo, Chris Williamson! I enjoy your podcast very much. I learn a little bit, laugh a little bit, and get to know guests a little bit more than I did before. Your interview style is unique and captivating! Thank you for doing what you do! I look forward to more . . .
Another great talk Chris! Thanks so much!
I did not expect this to be one of my favorite episodes of Modern Wisdom. This guy is remarkably in tune with himself.
So interesting. When Jimmy was talking about how he and his partner had not wanted children for years and years, I kind of wish he had gone into why they ended up eventually deciding to have them. What changed?
I always liked his comedy, never realized how much I would enjoy a regular conversation, very well read and spoken. Just binged this straight after his appearance on rogan, and I never felt bored.
14:34 , 1:51:50 Render Error (incase you werent aware and want to fix) :)
I thought Carr had gone crazy
I wasn’t expecting Jimmy to be as insightful, before this I used to find his content entertaining, now I find it enriching. Thanks Jimmy, and thanks Chris :)
Absolutely outstanding episode 👏🏼🚀💙
Thanks, im glad you enjoyed it
Simple, clear insight. What a privilege to be able to participate in such a thoughtful, insightful, and still hopeful and implicitly motivational chat.
This only could have been improved by Jimmy dishing out tax planning advice 😂 Back to the old finance hacks episodes.
Great episode
I like serious Jimmy Carr! Thank you for this mindful conversation.
I was hoping Jimmy would’ve shared his thoughts on what seems like the shutting down of free speech by policy or government pressure in the UK. Citizens arrests for posts or comments, Russell, Brand, Lawrence Fox, seizing banking accounts etc, seem to be nearing a Stasi-like climate.
'Low stake' absolutely brilliant , I build model aircraft for relaxation, a hobby is a gentle form of madness that keeps you sane. Absolutely wonderful conversation chaps
Is it just me or does Chris say a lot of quotes that doesn't feel genuine and kind of acts like bad chords in the conversation. The conversation doesn't flow properly!
I am about 8 minutes into this and am blown away. I am going to have to absorb this one sloooowly.
Good stuff!!!
Listening to the super wealthy try and make a claim on why we shouldn’t have anonymity is hilariously sad. Its because we can lose everything if we say the wrong thing
Not even the super wealthy. Just thise who would be fine if the mob comes for them. They seem to think that everyone should be fine that way too. Doesnt matter that your life could be completely ruined, to the point that you contemplate suicide.
I agree, although I'm not keen on the fact that people can make anonymous allegations, while the accused is not allowed to retain their anonymity.
This podcast is amazing (new subscriber), ive taken so much energy from this.
And will probably come back to this when i get a bit stuck.
Came up with my own quote im gonna use from now on.
"The obstacles that you face are usually the ones you have put there in the first place"
How about being less of a hack and live the way you can but also maybe without killing or deceiving people intentionally for pleasure or monetary means in the process
Are you saying jimmy or Chris are hacks?
"You gotta go with what you've got, or you're not gonna go."
We need a book full of Jimmy quotes.
I really enjoyed this podcast, it was very educational & thought provoking! Thank you Chris & Jimmy you guys are brilliant!
@1hour 39 was reminded of my favorite quote. "It's not about what you achieve, it's about who you become in the process "
Now I see why Jimmy is such a brilliant comic. "The fact that we are here and we are alive is incredibly lucky." (paraphrased) That statement speaks volumes.