Stephen Merchant chats Extras, Pole Dancing and stalking Bruce Springsteen
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- Опубликовано: 27 авг 2024
- For his first interview, Rob Brydon is joined by Stephen Merchant, co-creator and star of The Office and Extras. Want to know what happened when Stephen met Sir Paul McCartney, helped Bruce Springsteen to crowd surf and went pole dancing in a Hollywood mansion?
This lockdown special features two long-standing friends catching up over a cuppa and a ginger snap, stories on George Michael and David Bowie and hilarious anecdotes of Stephen’s ‘Tall Man’ problems from over the years.
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BIO
Stephen Merchant is a British comedian, actor, writer and director, best known for co-writing and co-directing The Office and co-writing and co-starring in both Extras and Life’s Too Short alongside Ricky Gervais.
Rob Brydon is best known for his work on The Trip, Gavin & Stacey and presenting the BBC One comedy panel show Would I Lie To You?
Also check out Rob’s other Social Media pages:
👉 / robbrydon
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This channel is a co-production with The Talent Bank thetalentbank.uk/
Edited by: Carly Brown.
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Amazing you got the guy from Men In Black to interview.
It could be your brother.
There’s this thing in it
What... some stupid Mancurian tosser?
No... weirder than that !
It had big eyes, it was gangley... not AS weird - it had a normal voice.
Think that was his brother.
Eyes that pop out of their head... Steve
Have we got a ruler Rick ?
theres always someone who gets there first
You got in before us. You’ve done us again.
And the glasses touched his eye! Do you remember that, Steve...?
Uhhh. Yes.
“If the tickets are sold out Steve there sold out”. “Yeah Karl’s right about this one”.
@D Stuart but everyone would say that
HE'S DONE YOU AGAINNN
Probably sleeping again whilst the dedicated fans were already calling for tickets.
"How would you like it, they paid the money, they were up early whilst you were probably sleeping and they're at the front, getting crushed"
Steven doesn't get enough credit, hes one of the funniest and kindest gents in the business
Have you worked with him?
I think he was the major talent in writing The Office and Extras.
Gervais' solo stuff isn't anywhere near it all.
@@bigdaddy4069 This again Steve's show without Gervais-- Hello Ladies-- was nowhere near The Office either.
@@DavosJamos That's true, the 'ying' to other's 'yang'
@@bigdaddy4069 So true. Gervais is an amazing character actor, no shame and he absolutely nails and riffs on the idiosyncratic. Merchant is pure wit and intelligence.
They're alright on their own but it's magic together.
I was thinking there must be a tractor sale on somewhere.
What do I care? I don't care if its an advert for the latest piratewear
He told the ‘We’re going to meet back at you’ story - the only way to verify that it’s actually him
@rxp56 He's in danger of turning into Gervais. Weak obversations, poorly performed
Judging by the comments Rob Brydon has tapped into the close, but mental, community of Ricky Gervais Show followers. Excellent to see you all again, good to see old school XFM day references
PLAY A RECORD KARL!
Head like a fucking orange
Do we need 'em is what I'm saying'.
Twaddle
That's just arbitrary
I was going to mention Rob’s absurdly large mug. But then I realized- it’s Rob Brydon. That’s probably just an ordinary teacup.
ha ha! glad someone said it
Realised*
this makes the absence of Would I Lie To You slightly more bearable.
Victoria Corren would make an excellent zoom guest
He needs to get bob mortimer on and just let him talk for hours hahah
Victoria is so sexy. Brains are sexy
Anyone else love getting a look at what people have on their bookshelves at all these stay-at-home interviews?
Well, Rob's was clearly thought out for intent. That Elvis jumpsuit wasn't perfectly in-frame by accident. ha At least Rob's looks relatable.
Ricky Gervais with his rows of BAFTAs and Emmys (I get the joke, but...) give it a rest.
By now there are probably professional bookshelf stylists.
No, doubt it
@@VideoNozoki "Sick of it" - Karl Pilkington
Yes! The only item I could make out on Steve's shelf was the Prince book and a book on TV.
I heard George Michael too -- had to go back and he did indeed say Martin.
i did too and was about to go back after reading the comments to check .....
That's what brought me here!
I heard George Martin and was relieved when Steven Merchant pointed it out
Heard George Martin and was hoping he meant R.R....
Same here...
Nice of Stephen to let you carry on with the George Michael anecdote regardless...that's what friends are for :)
Really appreciate Rob for choosing the word "Shizzle" to reach the younger audience.
Younger as in 90's kids young 😂
fo shizzle my nizzle
the ad placement was so perfect because of how he's talking about monetising, that i couldn't take the ad seriously when it actually DID play lol
eyes that pop out their ead... Steve
Im just sayin' on the first meeting is like a museum innit? everybody rushes to the weird stuff first
Bert Camembert have you ever heard of the phrase... shut yer face?
Los Matadorès pop your trousers
Honestly I’m not aving a go Steve but you are quite odd to look at 👀
@@ferkin1874 still one of the greatest comebacks ever! haha
I always enjoy seeing how Karl Dilkington's support act are now getting on. So thanks for this.
Karl who???
Who is this Dinkleton? Funny name tho
...I put it in the bin
Eyes bulging with imagined riches
No... his eye's bulge naturally
...he took to the dancefloor...
@@adamwallacefineart3407 whooosh
Oy, Lanky!
I appreciate the fact that this is the top comment.
Can you imagine the amazing woman that 1) had the idea to just use Stephen Merchant as a meeting point for her friends 2) Actually went up to him and convinced him 😂 brilliant
I too heard Steven say George Michael. Now I can say I have something in common with Rob Bryson!!
Rob just HAD to throw in his Caine impression. Lol., and i must admit i came in hoping he would lol
Oh this is so hilarious..... I absolutely adore the darling Rob Brydon and Stephen Merchant is a comic genius!!!!..... great ramblings I could listen to all day!!!!
Loved "Hello Ladies". It had a few more series in it so it was a real shame it stopped.
The movie was very strange
Loved it. It was nice to see what merchant brought to the table humour with his RG projects.
The limo scene is good, when he's singing
@@vc5183 why was it? Was a good episode to wrap up the series.
They made a movie cause they cancelled the show I believe. The serie didnt cater to the American HBO audience. Really too bad.
The ending was perfection. All the rest of it was brilliant too, but I come from a family that loves to make people feel just a little bit awkward, and you nailed it. Living in America, it's all to easy to prank the locals as they are very sweet, trusting, decent folk who would never dream of 'taking the piss'. Love it.
Rob Bryden is definitely on my list of fantasy dinner party guests. He would be amazing to talk to.
Stephen Merchant - socially distancing at 6 foot 7.
8:27 I am SO GLAD they included the distinction between George Martin and George Michael because I'd caught that and at my age I was questioning my hearing!!😂
Wish we could have seen the bit of weird art that would be SMerch dancing to Springsteen
Two of my absolute favorite human beings. Nicely done, fellas.
Legend has it they are both still sat there staring awkwardly.
Rob Brydon is such a rascally fellow. Absolutely love these.
Welcome to the inter webs Uncle Rob! Looking forward to more shenanigans....sending big love from Australia xox
'Hopkins, Sheen, Brydon, Burton' - the Port Talbot Four. Good to see your new podcasts Rob.
Your M. Caine impressions is legend but you haven't done a broken voice ;-) Stay healthy and all the best from sunny Pontypool.
Made me smile all the way through - thanks gents
When I heard Steve's voice I thought "there must be tractor sale on"
Usually Zoom interviews feel like work meetings. This doesn’t. Excellent editing
I love your interviewing style Rob and looking forward to seeing many more! 👍🏼
Rob, get David Mitchell. We would all love to watch him rant about how he much he hates being dependent on technology he hates...
Get Lee Mack too plz
Bob Mortimer and Rhod Gilbert would be lovely as well
These fellas are just the best. I just wish I was having a brew with them down at the pub. So much fun.
Love Steve......Cracks me up and his accent is to die for...Go Steve your the bomb.
Ok I'm watching everything twice and I'm subscribing immediately. Rob... I love you. Thank you for existing. Enjoy the rest of your life. I'll be here, stalking your every funny and Welsh move x
I have never seen Brydon in anything without a Michael Caine impression. This did not disappoint, and all is well.
Looking forward to watching this later 👍
Rob’s house is aesthetic goals.
That Springsteen crowd surf story 🤣
"Just people that make you do a double take when you look at them - Steve Merchant"
Stephen Merchant is simply brilliant
This is great, I loved the stories! I absolutely have a friendship with Rob in my head and my heart..
Great fun, thanks Rob, & Stephen! look forward to plenty more
Stephen did the voice to one of the best gaming characters ever in a game called Portal 2 as GLADos it's pure brilliance
Have you seen that Steve, he could be your brother.
Rob, in my head, we’ve been friends for years. Not “best friends”, but really good friends. 👍
2020 has been a buckwild year already, but I can safely say this is channel and this video is one of the best possible things that could have happened
alright fella, its good but not that good lmao ;-) x
Wondered what the dress was hanging up on the back of the door for ages, until I realised that it's an Elvis costume.
Ah, yes! Just what I needed sitting here in the middle of the U.S. I needed Rob Brydon! I sincerely wish I had been with Stephen and you on the open-houses in LA.
Two of my favourite comedians. And both them met one of The Beatles! WOW!
“There’s no use pretending anymore. You know you look weird”
Absolutely brilliant! Had to stifle the giggles while my baby slept. So funny! 👍🏻
Well well, look who's getting down with the kids on RUclips. Mr Brydon you are off to a great start here and you have yourself a new subscriber. And as an aside, may I just complement you on your excellent video and audio setup - nice and sharp, good color and lighting, no scratchy problems with the lav mic. Pretty impressive for a RUclips noob :)
Is there anyone that looks like you steve or would you say you’re a bit of a one-off?
"OOOOO He's done you again Steve!"
I just found your channel Rob, and I am very happy about it!!!
@Rob Brydon Just wanted to say that I've really been enjoying your interviews on RUclips. I've been to see you twice: The first time was when you did your stand-up show in Hull back in 2017. I came all the way from Leeds with my day to see you and I really enjoyed it. I met you afterwards and we had a picture together. My dad took the picture, but he was struggling to work the camera on the phone and I remember you whispering in my ear, "What do you think he's doing? Is he taking a photo or sending a text? I don't know!" I met you again two years after that when you did a show in Sheffield with Lee Mack and David Mitchell and we had another picture together. It was great to meet you and it was great seeing you having a bit of banter and chat with Lee Mack and David Mitchell on stage. You're one of my favourite comedians and I'm a huge fan of Gavin and Stacey. Uncle Bryn is my favourite character. Your impressions are really good too. I particularly enjoy your Ronnie Corbett impression, because I'm a massive fan of The Two Ronnies as I know you are too. Your Al Pacino and Michael Caine impressions are also spot-on. On the subject of impressions, I'm a massive fan of The Trip, which you appeared in with Steve Coogan. I've seen all four series and I have the first three series on DVD. I also have the boxset of Marion and Geoff, which I'm also a huge fan of, the boxset of Gavin and Stacey, the stand-up DVD that you did as Keith Barrett back in 2005 and the one you did as yourself in 2009. I'm also a huge fan of Would I Lie To You as well. I was going to come and see you on tour this year too, but unfortunately because of the pandemic, that didn't happen. I hope that everything is sorted by 2021 so I can come and see you perform again. Until then, I'll finish off this comment by saying you're a very funny comedian, a great actor, a brilliant impressionist and you can sing pretty well too. You're also very good with the audience.
This is lovely, Rob!
Every time Steve tells the 'we're going to meet back at you' story, something changes. It started off taking place in Bristol while he was still a teenager. Now it happened in London when he was already a celebrity.
Yeah i think he has done that to steal karls joke about nelsons column
That's how memory works. He first told it over a decade ago.
It's fresh in your memory because you probably listened to the radio shows alot.
Your memory changes things very often. You'd be surprised how many of your memories you get wrong or are slightly changed.
So nice just watching and listening to the casual chat.
This was a lot of fun! Looking forward to more :)
Rob i love u man. Im 31 colombian living in nyc.
Now idk if i classify as "hip young audience" but certainly love ur work man.
Loved it. Love you both. Thank you for doing this.
yep, subscribed
Love these 2! Such funny and talented guys.
Brilliant idea Rob. Love it
Regards from New Zealand - great to see you. I can't believe you guys chose anything but the Hob Nob Biscuit!!
Stay well UK.
Stephen Merchant witty, elegant, classy, funny, sweet man. You tower among men!
Steve rented Rob a room😂😂😂😂What a tight arse.
It’s interesting to get here before Rob’s channel explodes with subscriptions and commenters. I’ve always been such a huge fan of Rob’s work, he sets the standards that everybody else has to follow. 🥰
this was lovely, thanks! looking forward to the next one :)
I read Rob's book (Small Man In A Book, rescued from a charity shop), so I know what a Springsteen fan he is. I also read Springsteen's book (Born To Run, full price from Smiths), but there was no mention of Rob. Both good books, though and both jolly nice chaps.
Nice bit of product placement for Mr Sheen, Rob! It does keep umpteen things clean.
Great discussion, thank you to both Rob and Steve. I'm looking forward to more of these discussions.
This is great! Thanks so much.
Ooo so glad I randomly found this. Love them both!
He charged you rent?! He starred in Men In Black 2 for god sake! He's doing alright.
I love that he basically did an intimate version of dirty dancing at a Springsteen concert
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🦋Fellow Bristolian 💕Live in Perth, WA for 24 years Love your comedic brilliance 💕💕💕💕
Not even one minute in and I'm already laughing.
Rob Brydon- watching your hair grow back over the years is something quite special.
Brydons editing on all his episodes is superb.
Thank goodness, Will F. Did your new show😁, that helped me find you, Rob, pretty quickly. Can't wait for your notifications. High expectations for conversations with you and anyone, from here on, and into eternity. Love your sizzle 🍾Elvis is excited, he gave you a Pez! 🏆 Mr. Merchant is definitely a favorite, and a leggy blond.
Wow, Rob. I was at the same Wham! gig in Swansea with some mates. Good fun! Greetings from a ex-Tenby lad :)
Of course Steve rented out the room rather than letting him stay for free 😂 such a merch move 🤣
Such a nice and relaxed interview. Thank you for sharing. I’ve done the following now: “Liked, Subscribed and Commented”. Not sure I’ve missed anything else now. 😜
Thank you for this, Rob. You wonderful man, you.
Surprised Steves bookshelf doesnt have Zen And The Art Of Motorcycle Maintenance, and a bow tie
At least he's still got his cassette tape of Winston Churchill's finest quotes. Never forget son
@@highnoon7097 thats true. Its a great tape, I mean look at the gleam on that!
You do a great job editing these! I'm hooked on the feel good quality of it. And of course you are quite funny. Cheers!
I say both of them, because Rob Brydon talked about meeting Paul McCartney in one of his stand-up routines. He even did an impression of him.
Rob, I love that BIG tea (or brandy?) cup... Another GREAT guest! He's not only tall, he has a great presence. I just laughed 15' of my life away with the greatest joy. Thank you Rob, even if you are some 5 yrs 'too late'!
How did i only find this series today!!!
Two of my favourite people (that I don’t actually know) in the same video.
Wish this was longer
Love both of these 2 guys.
Australia 2.07am
R: "Can I stay with you while I'm in LA?" S: "Yeah, as long as you pay rent. p.s. you owe me 50p"
Got to have David Mitchell or Lee Mack on next!
You don’t feel you see enough of them ? They’re omnipresent
@@rodchamp7510 I get your point but it would be pretty different to how they usually interact with each over on game shows this would be just a couple mates having a chat.