I've just done the same, just a couple of years later whilst on lockdown (June 2020): My father was born in 1920, a bright man, who was awarded a scholarship but was taken out of school at the age of 14 by his mother and put to work in a mill, he joined the navy before the war and later worked for many years in front of the furnaces at British Steel. He never believed in Comprehensive Schools because in his opinion bright kids raised the bar for the other kids, not the other way around: I agree, but I appreciate the increased choice of subjects that I understand are available in Comps.
One thing I really like about this interview is the way James asked Russell questions that really got him to think and reflect. Great work and super cool insight .
I 1000% relate to what Russel Kane's experiences - it really rung home when he started differentiating words learned and used by groups of societies. Coming from a non-English speaking household, I did not know that I was pronouncing "ask" wrong until I was 16, I was corrected by a posh college teacher (rather condescendingly) - and I was an avid reader (still am) who's reading age was always above average.
I hope this furthers Russell's confidence(which is still a lack of confidence..truth be known it's oozing though us all), when i say that, not only was this informative, interesting, compulsive viewing, mind-blowing and humorous but in my book it's quite possibly one of the most natural interviews i have ever had the true privilege of watching. Therefore how can it not have achieved this..... 10 out of 10!!!........................................blinding interview...it doesn't get better than that James..nice one.
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24:38 "' 'Cause when I was trying to break into journalism, I was stuck in menswear" James O'Brien Thank you ladies and gentleman, that's my sentence of the day.
Utterly incredible, just staggering his awakening , he broke thru the caste system ,by sheer force of will,anger as fuel ,his fighting journey should be taught to everyone everywhere.
Best interview so far, completely relate to settling as an Inbetweener at a working class comprehensive to avoid the hassle. It's the law of the comprehensive jungle, just don't stick out too much...
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I'm not from the UK but I get a little of what Kane is stating here. I got out of HS and was working a night job and then was out of work for a while. I thought this wasn't working for me so got into college and later got my Bachelors and embarked on a career for over 20 years. So I can see what he means here.
This was awesome I love Russell and listening to his back story was amazing. Such a great interview 👏🏽. I will now subscribe and listen to others. Loved it 👍🏽👌🏽😍
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If you get the chance to see Russell live..take it,as I did!. The guy is brilliant. If you accidentally flick over to LBC between 10-1 ...move on Son,the guy is milking the political cash cow/no real morals.
Went from Akala to Russell Kane. Loving life right now.
Shazin literally did the same thing
@@KhalsaSoulja Me too! He referenced it in the Akala interview,. Made me curious
SAME! 😀
Lol we all need to meet
I've just done the same, just a couple of years later whilst on lockdown (June 2020): My father was born in 1920, a bright man, who was awarded a scholarship but was taken out of school at the age of 14 by his mother and put to work in a mill, he joined the navy before the war and later worked for many years in front of the furnaces at British Steel. He never believed in Comprehensive Schools because in his opinion bright kids raised the bar for the other kids, not the other way around: I agree, but I appreciate the increased choice of subjects that I understand are available in Comps.
I too went from Akala to RK, these interviews are really insightful and shows the class/racial struggles we face in school, which i can relate to.
One thing I really like about this interview is the way James asked Russell questions that really got him to think and reflect. Great work and super cool insight .
This is one of my favourite interviews ever, from one of the funniest comedians.
Have always loved the "Kane Train" comedy but never knew how extraordinary a life Russell has had. Interesting and engaging interview .. love it!
Best one yet. Absolutely brilliant. Great work.
Thanks Matt!
I 1000% relate to what Russel Kane's experiences - it really rung home when he started differentiating words learned and used by groups of societies. Coming from a non-English speaking household, I did not know that I was pronouncing "ask" wrong until I was 16, I was corrected by a posh college teacher (rather condescendingly) - and I was an avid reader (still am) who's reading age was always above average.
how old r u now?
I hope this furthers Russell's confidence(which is still a lack of confidence..truth be known it's oozing though us all), when i say that, not only was this informative, interesting, compulsive viewing, mind-blowing and humorous but in my book it's quite possibly one of the most natural interviews i have ever had the true privilege of watching. Therefore how can it not have achieved this.....
10 out of 10!!!........................................blinding interview...it doesn't get better than that James..nice one.
Intellectual, funny. Fantastic chat, one of my favourite comedians.
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hello r u james obrien? i want yr UTOGRAPH PLS
24:38 "' 'Cause when I was trying to break into journalism, I was stuck in menswear" James O'Brien
Thank you ladies and gentleman, that's my sentence of the day.
An absolutely brilliant interview. I didn't want it to end.😊
Utterly incredible, just staggering his awakening , he broke thru the caste system ,by sheer force of will,anger as fuel ,his fighting journey should be taught to everyone everywhere.
Aye, Britain is shite innit?
So refreshing to hear someone who speaks his mind. V candid and honest and raw expression of emotions
Brilliant bloke.. He is so on point about education and getting through to kids under 11.
Best interview so far, completely relate to settling as an Inbetweener at a working class comprehensive to avoid the hassle. It's the law of the comprehensive jungle, just don't stick out too much...
It is fecking obvious to me Russell Kane is a genius!
And me (us)!
the bit on comprehensive school - agree with that, remember that, lived that!
Nice one James
Some of the best content on TH-cam these interviews
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Akala interview sent me here.
Eye opener,
Seriously intelligent and talented guy,
Well deserving all the success..
I'm not from the UK but I get a little of what Kane is stating here.
I got out of HS and was working a night job and then was out of work for a while.
I thought this wasn't working for me so got into college and later got my Bachelors and embarked on a career for over 20 years.
So I can see what he means here.
Incredible man fabulous interview...
Brilliant interview !! Luv Russell.
This was brilliant
Thanks Rigsby!
This was awesome I love Russell and listening to his back story was amazing. Such a great interview 👏🏽. I will now subscribe and listen to others. Loved it 👍🏽👌🏽😍
Russell Kane sort of went through a Male real life version of Educating Rita.
Great stuff. Haven't been so engrossed in a TH-cam video of this length in ages. Glad I stumbled onto this channel. ☺️👍🏽
How is Russell 42!! He's only 3 and half years younger James is !
Facial hair can add a lot of years.
2nd
Wonderful podcast! Subscribed and a big fan after having seen this episode and Akalas.
Keep up the great work!
I’ve always been on the fence with Russell but this interview was very insightful.
Brilliant interview. Love Russell on “Boys don’t cry”. Very clever chap.
That was wonderful.
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What a lovely man
If you get the chance to see Russell live..take it,as I did!. The guy is brilliant. If you accidentally flick over to LBC between 10-1 ...move on Son,the guy is milking the political cash cow/no real morals.
This is the man who abused me in Woodford , an old man struggling to walk to a cancer appointment, accidentally got in his way . Total prick
Great interview! I’ve listened twice now!
Russell is such an articulate,funny guy,Lyndsey and Mina must be laughing a lot of the time,I can only imagine the fun he generates at home😂
Brilliant interview.
Cheers! We appreciate it
Brilliant interview.
Two people I really like .that was a great hour cheers from ireland
Best episode to date!
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can you say the program name that you used to make marvel infinty war
bloody amazing interview
Akela Russell and you . Heaven
Fantastic stuff.
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Loving the interview so far
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Can the interviewer just let him carry on with his train of thought please?
For real. I like James but he loves his own voice.
russell is never 42! looks more like 26!!
James 'the therapist' O'Brien
Nice one Joe.
Cheers!
Best James Iv seen ,on the radio he is bigoted and arrogant .
Something tells me you’re projecting.
❤️ u @Russell!!!
Excellent !
What a square
Brilliant and fascinating.
Wow what an interview
That epiphany came to me at 23
I think I'm just having it at 37...
bless lol
Kane is the fuckin' tops, his humour is genuinely 'observed' & rewound for consumption. ..
👍
Very difficult to warm to James, unlike Russell.
He's been exceptionally fortunate, not many of us have everything fall so neatly into our laps.
Are you kidding? He grew up poor and ignorant worked fucking hard in his early twenties to educate himself. This guy is the real deal. Props to him.
1st
RobloxianMessi original
I think Russell comes across very boastful! I disagree with James on that.
An Edinburgh show about a dead Dad? Groundbreaking.
behave!
We all die! What are we?! We're just meat being shovelled into a grave. Don't want to hear that on a night out!
god even when james is handed a fantastic interesting comic like russell he still cant stop coming across like a BELLEND