Flea is asking us all to get out of our own way, and if you’re looking for joy it's hiding behind gratitude. To be kind and gentle when you look within, to make friends with parts of yourself you've been at war with. Then when it's time, to play it forward and turn your passion into purpose. I love his gentle soul.
Easy to say when you achieved complete autonomy over your life. Most people can not "choose" to give a closer look because they never get the time needed to question their own bitterness. It just keeps on riling up. I do agree that being grateful does help immensly though. But it is not as profound and omnipotent as you might think.
flea is bursting at the seams with life and passion. i genuinely believe he's one of the best, most pure, good, people ever to have lived, and certainly on this timeline- i've said that for years; he just exudes good. he's so profoundly graceful for the life he worked so hard for, also to be alive at all, and is an eternal student, despite being a master of his instrument. a wise, beautiful, endlessly curious, soul. truly rare. i'd give anything to meet and just chat with him one day.
As the years go by the more i discover about "Flea" the more i love him. Such a humble man, even after all that massive success and renown. He is in every sense "living the dream". Everyone has their ups and downs, but he has the right mindset to just focus on the next happy thing, learn from the past but focus on the now. Live in the moment. And still, he thrives on looking at other people. Impressed by others skills and knowledge, always intrigued to learn and better himself. I am a totally different person, but in so many ways exactly the same as him with the same drive and will to live in the "now", the same excitement of others exceptional skills. I'm 49 years old and still learning and yearning. Imho he has what most people dream of. He works with one of his passions and on the meantime he can work on his other passions due to his success....and always being ever humble about it.
Flea's sickness, ailments, depression and trauma after getting sober is commonly known as PAWS (Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome). It's a real thing. I quit drinking and using in 2010. After 90 days in inpatient treatment I remember the isolation, fear, anger, panic attacks, debilitating depression, tears and shame that continued for over three years. I went to AA/NA meetings everyday and was going to a psychologist twice a week. Thank you for sharing this with us.
14:40 I love what flea is talking about here. Not all meditation is blissful. The uncovering work is deep. Saw him at summer solstice celebration. I was a few years deep into both bass and meditation, living with uncut hair and beard at an ashram. I let him be, after we gazed at each other for a bit, though I desperately wanted to talk shop about music 🙏
Thanks for having Flea on. I’m going to be honest, I was hesitant to watch this particular podcast because I didn’t know who he was but I did and I can tell you it was a great podcast thank you thank you thank you.
He is so inspiring to me in that way, being so spiritual, humble and loving, I'm becoming the man I've always wanted cause I'm not afraid of being sensitive and loving to my close one's and in life in general ♥️💖♥️
You really need to keep these going for longer when needed, this one could've easily been twice as long. Love Flea, such an inspirational human being. Great stuff!
Flea has always been one of my favs, just light and love outta this guy. He's such a great person inside and out. I love seeing emotions and him being a REAL guy who also happens to have feelings and FEELS them. Ooof just crying here. So glad he's healthy and thriving rn.
Many years ago in Santa Barbara, Ted Danson and his beautiful wife were sitting directly behind me at a Ray Lamontagne concert. There was a very stoned super fan of sorts dancing wildly in the aisle nearby who kept shouting “EVERY TIME! EVERY TIME!” after each song. Eventually after several rounds of this, I heard Ted shout “Every other time!” and I couldn’t stop laughing
Conan - I had no idea you were expanding your team like this. This was one of the best podcasts I’ve heard in quite a while, with some real pearls of wisdom and self help and love from the great Flea and Ted Danson (Woody rocks too). I’ll be keeping my eye out for the “Where Everybody Knows Your Name” podcast from now on - which is also one of the dopest podcast titles with such perfection of meaning and use of pun behind the former Cheers alums. I used to watch that show every week. Congrats Conan!
@@BARTFUNKBASS A favorite from his memoir - “I was a freed man. All that mattered was the integrity of motivation, the ability to express your own world, your own emotion, with whatever vehicle was available to you.” - Flea on listening to The Germs album GI.
i've never thought flee was so profound, i always thought of him as one of the rock gods, insane lives, drugs, etc... love that guy. when flee said that woody is a troublemaker... you know how insane you have to be...? 🤣🤣🤣
I'm glad Flea brought up the live music scene. There was a lot of great live music in the 80's and early 90's. Local bands that might or will eventually make it big to odd ones who may never play another gig. Lot of great sounds to listen to.
Flea is a incredible person and legendary bassplayer. Show emotion and beeing open in this video takes courage and i love how he speaks over his life and i can listen to this for hours.
Flea cries a lot but maybe it’s because he is more thankful and in touch with himself and values, Truely values the good things he has and the hard times that got him There. Maybe we all need to cry more… great person amazing musician and soul…🤘🤘🤘🤘⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️
I love your talent and all you do flea ! Love the show in Pittsburgh this year - I saw you guys in early 1990’s at lalapolloza. Same venue 34 years later I love the energy between you and John I went to as many atoms for peace shows as I could But u really wanted John to come back Thank you guys C
37:05 is exactly what’s happening in nyc to an incredible degree. The underground scene here and these musicians who make up this city are just absurdly beautiful and revivalistic 🌊🌊
I was born and raised here and saw this all unfold. I would love to give Flea recommendations for the bands here that could help him recapture that experience of abundance/ live music club magic. Maybe one day witness or take part in this network of experimentalists and rockers here 🤞
I remember in Dansons show The Good Place they would say if you ever saw the Red Hot Chili Peppers in concert you automatically go to the Bad Place. Thought that would have come up in conversation and they would have a great laugh about it.
Admittedly I was not aware of this fella Flea. I have heard of the RHCP but it's not my cuppa tea. That said, I really enjoyed listening to him and his telling of his life and experience. I loved that story of his daughter telling him to her he's the best dad. That was great. If she says he be the best dad then enough said. Best wishes from 🇬🇧
The painting Flea was talking about is Saturn Devouring his Children. Saturn was the leader of the Titans, the elder gods, and hears a prophecy that his child will dethrone him to rule the universe (just as he dethroned his own father Uranus) so out of madness driven by fear and jealousy, he begins eating them. When his sixth child Jupiter is born, his wife disguises the child as a stone so he swallows the stone. His stomach upset by the stone, he vomits up his other children. Jupiter eventually dethrones him and he and his brothers and sisters become the first generation of the newer, Olympian gods. When Goya painted this, the Spanish Inquisition still loomed large, and one interpretation is that it could respresent the mad insanity of the church persecuting members of their own congregations (often called children) out of thier fear of losing power. Something that was already happening in Goyas lifetime with the secularization of governments during the American and French Revolutions. It fits so perfectly into this conversation about emotional and spiritual struggle, and setting aside fear and ego, I just had to share.
Part of the premise of the show is that Woody will show up to introduce his friends. But its doubtful he wants to be part of the rigamorole that is recording ads and taking part in other people's publicity tours (which is a big part of the podcast circuit these days).
Interesting and cool interview/chat. I had no idea Flea and Woody were buddies although it's no surprise. I knew less about Flea, other than his music, than Woody or Ted.
I started Vipassana meditation thanks to the Chili Peppers. I didn;t even know vipassana was the kind of meditation they did. I just was sick with my life and stumbled upon it. Later I found out I they had done the same retreats.
Great Interview. Hyperborea my exist at the center of our Plane directly under Polaris at Magnetic North. If we stay here we die. We have nothing to lose.
He got chronic fatigue from PAWS. It's post acute withdrawal symptoms. I quit drinking five months ago and have been experiencing a lot of fatigue and a ton of brain fog and forgetfulness. I feel dizzy a lot as well. It can take months or sometimes years to feel normal.
Flea is asking us all to get out of our own way, and if you’re looking for joy it's hiding behind gratitude. To be kind and gentle when you look within, to make friends with parts of yourself you've been at war with. Then when it's time, to play it forward and turn your passion into purpose. I love his gentle soul.
Humility... 🤘❤ 🔥 🌶
*you're
What a cool dude
And be a rich celebrity
Easy to say when you achieved complete autonomy over your life. Most people can not "choose" to give a closer look because they never get the time needed to question their own bitterness. It just keeps on riling up. I do agree that being grateful does help immensly though. But it is not as profound and omnipotent as you might think.
Flea is the reason I started playing bass in high school and it changed my life so much. Thank you Flea you're a living legend
"A life in the arts is a life well spent." Wonderful
Flea is one of those performers that when you see him on stage,he looks like he's in the happiest place in his life. I love watching him
Beyond being an astonishing and influential bass player, Flea is a just bundle of sunshine.
flea is bursting at the seams with life and passion. i genuinely believe he's one of the best, most pure, good, people ever to have lived, and certainly on this timeline- i've said that for years; he just exudes good. he's so profoundly graceful for the life he worked so hard for, also to be alive at all, and is an eternal student, despite being a master of his instrument. a wise, beautiful, endlessly curious, soul. truly rare. i'd give anything to meet and just chat with him one day.
flea is such a beautiful person when he talks. everything is deliberate and felt.
As the years go by the more i discover about "Flea" the more i love him.
Such a humble man, even after all that massive success and renown. He is in every sense "living the dream". Everyone has their ups and downs, but he has the right mindset to just focus on the next happy thing, learn from the past but focus on the now. Live in the moment.
And still, he thrives on looking at other people. Impressed by others skills and knowledge, always intrigued to learn and better himself.
I am a totally different person, but in so many ways exactly the same as him with the same drive and will to live in the "now", the same excitement of others exceptional skills. I'm 49 years old and still learning and yearning.
Imho he has what most people dream of. He works with one of his passions and on the meantime he can work on his other passions due to his success....and always being ever humble about it.
Flea's sickness, ailments, depression and trauma after getting sober is commonly known as PAWS (Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome). It's a real thing. I quit drinking and using in 2010. After 90 days in inpatient treatment I remember the isolation, fear, anger, panic attacks, debilitating depression, tears and shame that continued for over three years. I went to AA/NA meetings everyday and was going to a psychologist twice a week. Thank you for sharing this with us.
I cried in a couple of those moments. This was a beautiful and profound talk. Flea is so inspiring.
14:40 I love what flea is talking about here. Not all meditation is blissful. The uncovering work is deep. Saw him at summer solstice celebration. I was a few years deep into both bass and meditation, living with uncut hair and beard at an ashram. I let him be, after we gazed at each other for a bit, though I desperately wanted to talk shop about music 🙏
The way he always hypes up Frusciante... 28:45
Thanks for having Flea on. I’m going to be honest, I was hesitant to watch this particular podcast because I didn’t know who he was but I did and I can tell you it was a great podcast thank you thank you thank you.
I can't think of a better example of healthy masculinity than (current-day) Flea. Take notes, kids!
Came here to say this!
He is so inspiring to me in that way, being so spiritual, humble and loving, I'm becoming the man I've always wanted cause I'm not afraid of being sensitive and loving to my close one's and in life in general ♥️💖♥️
I can't think of a better example of people who could be actual brothers but aren't than Flea & Woody Harrelson
@@CantTellYoulol they do kinda look alike
Gotta put “healthy masculinity” on my list of most hated pop psychology lingo infecting everyone.
23:00 tears and tears - love you Flea
I know. What a remarkable guy. Always found him admirable but just didn't know how admirable he really is until I watched this.
Grow up.
It was a beautiful story
He's a good actor. Cringe
I had no idea that Woody and Flea were such good friends. This show gets more enlightening every episode. Keep up the good work, guys!
Makes sense though
Why would you know that?
no one cares what you know or don't know
ofc he gave the band a speach for the hollywood start induction
They went halfsies on a houseboat good friends tier
You really need to keep these going for longer when needed, this one could've easily been twice as long. Love Flea, such an inspirational human being. Great stuff!
Flea has always been one of my favs, just light and love outta this guy. He's such a great person inside and out. I love seeing emotions and him being a REAL guy who also happens to have feelings and FEELS them.
Ooof just crying here. So glad he's healthy and thriving rn.
Many years ago in Santa Barbara, Ted Danson and his beautiful wife were sitting directly behind me at a Ray Lamontagne concert. There was a very stoned super fan of sorts dancing wildly in the aisle nearby who kept shouting “EVERY TIME! EVERY TIME!” after each song. Eventually after several rounds of this, I heard Ted shout “Every other time!” and I couldn’t stop laughing
Conan - I had no idea you were expanding your team like this. This was one of the best podcasts I’ve heard in quite a while, with some real pearls of wisdom and self help and love from the great Flea and Ted Danson (Woody rocks too). I’ll be keeping my eye out for the “Where Everybody Knows Your Name” podcast from now on - which is also one of the dopest podcast titles with such perfection of meaning and use of pun behind the former Cheers alums. I used to watch that show every week. Congrats Conan!
Flea’s 2019 memoir “Acid for the Children” is a terrific read.
It's incredible!
@@BARTFUNKBASS A favorite from his memoir - “I was a freed man. All that mattered was the integrity of motivation, the ability to express your own world, your own emotion, with whatever vehicle was available to you.” - Flea on listening to The Germs album GI.
i've never thought flee was so profound, i always thought of him as one of the rock gods, insane lives, drugs, etc... love that guy. when flee said that woody is a troublemaker... you know how insane you have to be...? 🤣🤣🤣
I'm glad Flea brought up the live music scene. There was a lot of great live music in the 80's and early 90's. Local bands that might or will eventually make it big to odd ones who may never play another gig. Lot of great sounds to listen to.
This is incredible. As a music teacher, thank you for this gift.
Flea is my first and biggest inspiration on bass! 💜💜💜
Flea is so flicking awesome man he's just a pure ❤and lovely man what ah legend now he's a G.O.A.T great interview guys just pure 🔥🔥🔥
Flea is a incredible person and legendary bassplayer. Show emotion and beeing open in this video takes courage and i love how he speaks over his life and i can listen to this for hours.
What an incredible conversation. Thank you for this.
I din't expected nothing of this interview but ended up listening the most profound talk ever
My Very Biggest Blessing to all that are involved. Peace
wow, so much deeper and profound than I thought he'd be. Woody and Ted are amazing, gracious hosts too
Flea cries a lot but maybe it’s because he is more thankful and in touch with himself and values, Truely values the good things he has and the hard times that got him
There. Maybe we all need to cry more… great person amazing musician and soul…🤘🤘🤘🤘⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️
what a beautiful heart man im blessed to see that transparecy i cried with him god bless much love from mexico
Thank you for your honesty and love FLEA!!!
They made some of the most innovative and inspirational music in the world, so thankful for RHCP
Really substantial talk this week. Great stuff. Love you guys.
I love your talent and all you do flea !
Love the show in Pittsburgh this year - I saw you guys in early 1990’s at lalapolloza. Same venue 34 years later
I love the energy between you and John
I went to as many atoms for peace shows as I could
But u really wanted John to come back
Thank you guys
C
Thanks AGAIN Flea. Wow. These guys are our heroes for a reason.
Damn this is a trio! Flea one of the GOATs ❤
37:05 is exactly what’s happening in nyc to an incredible degree. The underground scene here and these musicians who make up this city are just absurdly beautiful and revivalistic 🌊🌊
I was born and raised here and saw this all unfold. I would love to give Flea recommendations for the bands here that could help him recapture that experience of abundance/ live music club magic. Maybe one day witness or take part in this network of experimentalists and rockers here 🤞
I love flea’s laugh . Very infectious
Flea’s done a lot of interviews… but this is arguably my favorite. Something about this one is so fun, funny, thoughtful, and beautiful… 🙏🏻
I remember in Dansons show The Good Place they would say if you ever saw the Red Hot Chili Peppers in concert you automatically go to the Bad Place. Thought that would have come up in conversation and they would have a great laugh about it.
Flea is one of the few people that makes me want to be a better person.
Admittedly I was not aware of this fella Flea. I have heard of the RHCP but it's not my cuppa tea. That said, I really enjoyed listening to him and his telling of his life and experience. I loved that story of his daughter telling him to her he's the best dad. That was great. If she says he be the best dad then enough said. Best wishes from 🇬🇧
Flea is EVERYTHING good in the Universe.
They should go in on a houseboat in Amsterdam, or Copenhagen.
Man that’s a great idea, don’t know why Woody hasn’t thought of that before!!
😂😂😂😂
I guess this is the interview Conan was mad about! 😅
only half way through - one of the best interview/podcasts ever . . . .
Flea is one of the most "real" person among the musicians. Long Live to Flea
This was an unexpected pleasant surprise. RHCP for the win!
The painting Flea was talking about is Saturn Devouring his Children. Saturn was the leader of the Titans, the elder gods, and hears a prophecy that his child will dethrone him to rule the universe (just as he dethroned his own father Uranus) so out of madness driven by fear and jealousy, he begins eating them. When his sixth child Jupiter is born, his wife disguises the child as a stone so he swallows the stone. His stomach upset by the stone, he vomits up his other children. Jupiter eventually dethrones him and he and his brothers and sisters become the first generation of the newer, Olympian gods.
When Goya painted this, the Spanish Inquisition still loomed large, and one interpretation is that it could respresent the mad insanity of the church persecuting members of their own congregations (often called children) out of thier fear of losing power. Something that was already happening in Goyas lifetime with the secularization of governments during the American and French Revolutions.
It fits so perfectly into this conversation about emotional and spiritual struggle, and setting aside fear and ego, I just had to share.
Didn't expect to see an art historian here, wonderful. Goya is one of the greatest
@@justgonzothegreat No art historian, just a lifelong student of art, history, and spirituality.
thanks flea, i also cried with your story.
cool to see Ted and Flea connecting as this goes on!
Flea is named that for a reason, he's always going to be around
This was great! Love all 3 of you guys!
Such a great interview, thanks
I guess Flea was worthy of Woody Harrelson's appearance
Part of the premise of the show is that Woody will show up to introduce his friends. But its doubtful he wants to be part of the rigamorole that is recording ads and taking part in other people's publicity tours (which is a big part of the podcast circuit these days).
@@gregory2421 Heaven forbid he ever has other obligations or a family to attend to.
Watching this was better than any therapy session I've ever had.
Fantastic conversation, love you Flea ❤️✨
That was all really nice!.❤
Really really nice.
Thanks you guys 🤙
Amazing interview/discussion! I see "Where Everybody Knows Your Name" being one of the top podcasts out there as Ted and Woody find their groove!
Impossible not to like this cat. Legend
I have to grab that Kobe shirt Flea is rocking! Love that!
This has been a gift 💗 what a beautiful man xx
That was awesome. Thank you, Thank you!!!
Amazing interview!!❤❤❤
Flea is a lovely human 🌹
life is dukkha, om so hum "it is a sad and beautiful world" indeed.
love how chill this is
Wonderful interview. Thanks.
Interesting and cool interview/chat. I had no idea Flea and Woody were buddies although it's no surprise. I knew less about Flea, other than his music, than Woody or Ted.
Wow this was such a good episode ❤❤❤
Love all Three!
Great job to all 3! Woody is a trip😂
You realize your traumas can be overcome with your children, I believe that our children choose us for a reason.
I started Vipassana meditation thanks to the Chili Peppers.
I didn;t even know vipassana was the kind of meditation they did. I just was sick with my life and stumbled upon it. Later I found out I they had done the same retreats.
Great Interview. Hyperborea my exist at the center of our Plane directly under Polaris at Magnetic North. If we stay here we die. We have nothing to lose.
what a hero
I love this conversation
I don't know anything about Flea, but he seems like a really nice guy and introspective.
We love you Flea!!!!!
Danson, I love you. You're the same as all the sinners you share company with. And they're not sinners.
Wonderful podcast
Loved his telling about Bach
Thank you Flea!!!!! ❤
The legends continue 🌳 chapter 101 🤙
Absolutely love Flea
came here for the humour
but Flea's watch is so beautiful!
he has taste
You live on distraction... It will cost you greatly.
"The Angels" the fat electrician's story about the 11th Airborne is amazing. Another longer one, but even better!
He got chronic fatigue from PAWS. It's post acute withdrawal symptoms. I quit drinking five months ago and have been experiencing a lot of fatigue and a ton of brain fog and forgetfulness. I feel dizzy a lot as well. It can take months or sometimes years to feel normal.
when flea cries, I cry
thank you
Awesome Flea.
flea is totally not joking about the in between crack hits comment hahahaha
Flea is such a cool person
Imagine Woody, Flea and Sandler in a room together....it would be the most epic conversation....
This is beautiful-thank you 💜🦋❤️🔥
Love this!
Thanks Ya'll!
Needles!!
How's it hanging, McFly?
he has the same energy as robin williams imo a kind soul