Mike Rowe is a weaver! He listens to whoever he is interviewing, discovers a nugget of information from their past and always weaves the interview back to that nugget that impacted them before they became who they are. It’s the basis of every good story! He is, at his heart, an excellent storyteller and that’s why all of his interviews are captivating!
Indeed we do. Because this Seinfeld style of "we don't want to be woke we but do not want to offend the wokes" wet-blanket comedy style is one of the root powers behind the wokes.
Married With Children, and In Living Color were the pioneers of Politically Incorrect TV shows. But, that was a time when people LOVED offensive comedy. They tried to out offend each other and push the limits, and the audience wanted more! Now, it's the opposite.
My Dad was a lot like Carroll O'Connor. Even in looks, despite being half Alaskan Native. My mom use to love All in the Family and they made it their TV time together and she always said it was because Dad would make the same faces and so it was like watching Archy watching a parody of himself. LOL Miss them both so much.
Between 11:30 and 12:20 Jason made an excellent point that a lot of men deal with over their lives and Mike just ignored it and moved to the next question. Trying to live up to a persona you think you have to play is ingrained in a lot of men when they are young. Whether you put on the mask of the tough guy who was told as a boy to never be seen as weak or the boy who was told they would never amount to anything so they overcompensate and become a workaholic. Men struggle with knowing who they really are, that is where the midlife crisis comes from. It was disappointing that Mike didn't take that opportunity to be vulnerable and ask a follow up question.
@@Taurabirdy Mike has never faked anything. If you knew him like I knew him, Mike is what you see, every time. I love George Costanza, because I know its not a real person. It's Jason, who has a very Jewish disease. Navel gazing. In fact, it makes him such a great actor (see Mrs. Maizel). But Mike is not that. He is exactly what you see, and I knew him well before he was famous. THAT is Mike. A perfect man. Tall of stature, kind of heart, great of voice. And he snuffeth not the broken reed. A Mensch, as Jason would say. Both fine men, but in a lot of ways, opposite. I found this interesting, to say the least.
I am a retired master machinist and I am considered, in my local community, with conifers including religious, righteous, spiritual, loyal, honest, and faithful. I have been married, to the same woman, for 50 years. I consider myself one of the luckiest, happiest, and most blessed men that I know even though I recently had my leg amputated. Life is good!
You sound like you are in the best place. I have a jet ski friend who lost a leg 2 years ago. He got right back on the ski and his license place says 1 LGR, one legged. He is at one with himself.thanks for your story
@@worldwide_wes You have no idea. The Lord has blessed me to lose over 100 pounds over the last year, without dieting. I am doing extremely well now because of that blessing.
Dear Mike Rowe, I want to thank you for being my Tom Snyder in this age, well Tom crossed with The Actors Studio, a great interview, conversation, connection! I have searched for Tom Snyder reruns, and until I find them you’re a good fix!😉
Been watching this for an hour now, and really enjoying it. But I have seen 5000 more people watch this in that time and only a few hundred clicked the thumbs up. C'mon folks, support Mike! You know you love him!!!😉
Huh? You do you dude. (Though I would say that most people watch on TV now and hitting a Thumbs Up isn't just hitting a button, but many buttons. Same time, most people don't care about "showing support through a number with a thumb". Views mean more. The Thumbs are for the viewer as algorithm clearly represents, not for the world..... Especially since they took the Thumbs Down count away.... Thumbs mean nothing anymore. Money generates more thumbs than anything.... But authentic viewership generates views that last longer than 3 mins..... Especially from a platforms analytics.
Jason I am one of many that watches Seinfeld over and over for years. You all gave me the best medicine through cancer twice, a cardiac arrest and now from that I’m permanently disabled and without laughter and the family feel of having Seinfeld, life would be unbearable ❤. Thank you for providing your gift and service to us all.🙏🏼😘❤️
Kramer is literally the only reason for that show. 😂😀👏👏 ( I hope he's gotten his ADHD looked into😂) Everyone else literally sucks. Elaine is miserable, George is miserable and poor Jerome... is not even remotely funny. Without Larry David, they would have no show. 😢
This has to be one of the deepest conversations I have had the privilege of witnessing. Not to sound cliché, but the topic was right, all the way through. Especially when it came to discussing "forgiveness." Really good show.
I grew up watching Seinfeld and still watch it. Even though I know all the jokes and whats coming next I still laugh. It is my comfort show and for that I want to thank Jason.
Like most I was introduced to Jason by Seinfeld as George. At first I just went along with the idea that George was comic relief character, yet the the acting of Jason, made George so much more. I’ve heard Jerry speak about how Jason worked with the script, yet also ad libbed some great scenes. No matter how much he was self defeating, he somehow kept moving forward, and even held some great jobs. So great to him to come sit down and discuss his work and life.
Mike, what you and Jason are doing by interviewing a variety of people on various subjects is just what I have been looking for. Decades ago I enjoyed listening to a Seattle radio station program that covered different topics each day. Subjects that I did not initially care about I found interesting on some level. My curiosity was awakened, I learned something and felt enriched by the time the program was over. ( Sadly the station is now either politics or sports for the most part.) People are so hungry for knowledge. Remember when the news would cover in depth new discoveries, a medical breakthrough, a disaster etc.?
Epic episode. Brilliant interview. Jason's 6-year-old experience was insightful on who the man is today. He even uses it as a baseline for his stories.
This segment is by far the most entertaining ever. This is a whole different and insightful side of 'George' and intensely interesting...what a wordsmith!
Jason the moment I heard you were coming to La Mirada I bought my tickets that day! Can't wait see you! I'm 61 and remember my Catholic Dad playing The Fiddler musical album on the stereo when I was a kid.. He loved all things musical theatre and so do I. Thanks for entertaining us- you are priceless.
I spent 31 yrs in EMS; first as a Navy Hospital Corpsman with the Marines and then as a civillian paramedic. People have told me I was a hero- BS! Just a guy… But - you Mike are a hero to me and many others; thank you for all you've done! I was a little pissy when I awoke this AM, but this show had me laughing by the end. Outstanding, Sir! -Doc L.
@@lilolmecj Gosh, I was embarrassed many time. I completely messed up a play, then also I had triumphs. I think I was just not aware in some ways, and bold.
In 2015, my girlfriend and I were attacked, the nutcase tried to kill us. We lived, a few years later it broke us and we separated. I held a grudge for this guy for 6 years. I read about forgiveness took a few weeks before I decided to do it. I was in a field alone and just said out loud ''I forgive you'', the weight that lifted of my hart and shoulders. Haven't thought of him all that much since. I'm not bitter anymore.
I was just watching David Nino Rodriguez on Friday, and he was saying when someone tries to kill you, it takes something from you. He was knifed in the throat 15 years ago.
@@LPVPisFr33Congrats on freeing your time and your energy to do what you want with your life instead of wasting your life on things you can't control. We are only in control of what we choose to think about or do. We cannot control what others do or say and if you try it leads to hate them or yourself. When we think about how much we hate someone or fear something then become filled with hate and fear. The same goes for revenge or envy. Choosing to not give away your time to those you blame, fear, envy or hate. That allows you to stop thinking about it or them. That opens you to joy or peace. That is what Christ preached.
So glad I listened to this ! He had never been my favorite character or comedian but listening to the person he is was so worth my time this morning ❤️ He makes so much sense, thanks guys!!!
Jason, YOU were/are always worthy, AND… enough and with or without “GEORGE” . In this podcast today I learned two things! Jason is a WONDERFUL PERSON and his host has the BEST RADIO VOICE I have ever heard! A joyful listen today… on my first visit to this show! I’ll be back👍😃
Been rewatching Duckman with my 16yo daughter (we're both huge animation fans). It's a classic that feels like a time capsule and has aged like fine wine. How exciting and timely to see Jason on the show, perfect Saturday morning watching down here in cold south East Australia. First non bot comment!... that's a thing now.
Love Jason. I've had the pleasure of conversing with him when he would guest lecture at my university. He is very generous with his knowledge of performing for audiences.
I've been praying for help with forgiveness. That perspective shared after 30:00, life changing. I get it. I'm going to use that. I know that forgiveness is important to God, "as we forgive those who trespass against us."
Great episode Jason was awesome. It so much fun listing to you guys talk seriously, then transition with a joke to a new topic of interest. Thank you Mike and Chuck
So Funny! I happen to be a resident of New London County, Connecticut! Thank you for this outstanding 1 hr 25 mins. of very funny & quite compelling banter. You guys are propelling Pod Cast Landia to the moon!!! TYVM!
There's a little bit of George in all of us. Thanks for the funniest, most creative show on TV. My late husband and I shared many laughs because of Seinfeld. Very talented cast.
I grew up in the 80’s when Seinfeld was new on the air. None of Jerry’s jokes landed with me, but all of George’s scenes killed me. Superficially I was the exact opposite of his character but internally I was George. Thank you Mike and Jason for this interview.
George Carlin said it best a long time ago on what we were not going to find in his shows " I will not share anything with you. I will not relate to you and you will not identify with me. I will give you no input, and I will expect no feedback. This will not be a learning experience, nor will it be a growth period. There'll be no sharing, no caring, no birthing, no bonding, no parenting, no nurturing. We will not establish a relationship, we will not have any meaningful dialogue and we definitely will not spend any quality time!!"
I talked to Carlin for about 2 minutes back in 1992🤔 sure around then. He was amazing, even though I only had moments, I stuck around as others had their moments, he was a really good guy, so different than on stage, but not any less himself.
Such a great show! I now understand Jason Alexander in a new way. He has some pretty powerful truth bombs. Love you too Mike Rowe. If you could just make a recording of your voice reading….most anything…I’d buy it.
It is up to each of us, to forgive ourselves and accept our enemies...because once we hush long enough to chat, we find out they are just like us! (well, except for the haters. I'm still struggling with those!) Thanks Mike, Chuck and especially Jason! 👍
Absolutely incredible. I could listen to Jason Alexander read the phone book and be riveted!! To have Jason and Mike debate what makes people good/bad and how to surpass that has been the highlight of my entire week. Well done gentlemen.
Thank you Jason!!! You nailed it. Make room for the differences...we all basically want the same thing. Go home, be surrounded by those we love and care for, because I am enough just as I am ....I have an elevated opinion of who you truly are, because you are just like me.
I don’t expect Jason Alexander to ever read this…but not being a Seinfeld fan I was so pleasantly surprised upon listening to Jason performing stand up, probably on PBS. His performance was so absolutely clever! There was a series of jokes ending with something like paraphernalia…but nobody knows what a pair of phernephilia is. I just sat in awe at how clever the writing was. I don’t know anything about how humor, writing, comedians work behind the scenes, but that writing was awesome.
I was never a fan of Seinfeld, not my thing, but (bleep) I am inpressed with Jason Alexander. I had no idea. I will check out his podcast and his other work
Jason looks really good! I have seen him here and there over the years since Seinfeld has been off of prime time, but haven’t really seen him long enough to notice how well he appears. Too many more good years, good sir!
Thank you for the explanation of what forgiveness is. I've beleived this myself for years, yet others often look at me as I don't get it. It's a decision you make, it's about yourself not the other person. My experience is that often that person doesn't even remember the I cident...let it go I know I have other things to use that energy on ❤
Immensely enjoyable show…those magical moments unscripted…the kind of conversation you might rarely have at a party, where the chemistry was on and somehow after that interaction, you were elevated.🎭
Mr Rowe, I love the end of your TH-cam. The singing makes my heart happy. Also, I didn't watch Seinfeld but I did have the opportunity to see Mr Alexander, on stage in Oklahoma City - he's a wonderful singer. Thanks for a lovely show, and recommendation.
I screwed up my life by going to prison and that's on me and no one else so I've had to do a lot of forgiveness. But a lot of what was said here just made go well sugar honey ice tea, that's me ( figuratively) and made me remember a lot of what I went through. Couldn't be more of a truly honest take on life and I love these guys more for just being them. Always fun to watch but always learning as well.
Jason is here because Mike is charming. A charming man. I know, because I fell under his spell before he was famous. You will never find a more genuine, charming man on this planet. People might hate Elon, but they are guaranteed to love Mike. Trust me. I knew him when, and he was awesome as a person, way before he was famous. His mentor was a very good friend, and he knew Mike would be great way back when.
Close your eyes... And let it go. One of my dads favorite sayings was "Tomorrows another day..." speaks a lot. Hey mike, Not sure if you'll see this but I have one of your signed Eagle Scout letters back in 2018/19. I love your triangle shaped "A"'s hehehe. I just got to say... Thank you and God bless you. My father passed away 2 years ago to cancer. Gleo Blastoma. Faught it for 5 years. You actually have a lot of the same traits. Honestly mike you're an endless gift to me and I'm sure many other people. Real relatability with real human characteristics. From one Eagle scout to another, I've had quite a rough ride. Poly drug addictions, mental dysphoria, autism symptoms. Doctors used to call me a "bag of marbles" haha. It's been almost 10 years of light to heavy drug use but within the last month I had a what you call "white light" moment. something spoke though me one day while I was questioning my existence and what how to move foreword. It quite honestly instantly flipped my perspective of pessimistic reality. It showed me my passion or at least the spark to get me going in life. a deep passion with endless potential if you will. There's a lot of details but I wont drag this forever haha. Thank you for letting me feel my father again.... It honestly warms my heart on every full warm tone out of that great voice :) ( I sing as well. we should do a duet or barber shop haha) Never stop. this path your walking will guild eyes to the light you feel in your day to day life. Thank you. I actually have quite and interesting story to tell. If I could put it simply... You could say I've ventured into Satan's grasp to gather as knowledge and perspective about the evil and those blinded by it. Why they follow and what true manipulation entails So I can bring back these pieces of the puzzle of evil back to the light, And translate these misunderstood realties and perspectives of these sick people. Long story short, 3 maybe 4 years ago I met an individual(which turned out to be a cult of people) who was tasked to destroy my mentality, to the point of mind control, psychosis, and worse. I hypothesis they were attempting to recreate "Project Artichoke" (CIA program associated with MK ultra, look it up, not fun). at this point my drug use "ramped up" to much harder substances which were glamorized by these delinquents. B4 I give a slight rundown, I need to say, I claim full responsibility for my condition currently and the issues that arose in my recovery to this point. Evil tactics aside, I made the choice to put those things in my body. Period. It's just unfortunate all supply was in intention to hurt me. I was manipulated slowly over 3 years with suggested heavy drug use. These people (the reason this comment started was your gypsy organization thing...because its exactly true its cult level) made plans and practically set up a stage show for me to walk into so they could use me as they wish. They also researched or knew about(somehow) tactics directly tied to making someone lose your mind over time. worldbuilding.stackexchange.com/questions/4473/how-can-magic-be-used-to-drive-someone-insane-later - I came a crossed this site by miracle one night midst my drug induced mania. Its jumbled now but when it was 1st read(almost a year ago) it was almost like a checklist for the behaviors they were showing to me. Almost each and every one they were display when I "hung out" with them. I'm a very very selfless person due to my autism and they saw that and abused it. They made the drugs look normal like it was just like smoking a cigarette. And with drug addictions, Setting is key. if you go back to the same ppl, same place, the same drugs will always always persist. This isn't a new thing. People like me who are lonely due to developmental awkwardness trying to reach out for friends get used and abused. National news never reaches it but anyone from a small town knows what I'm talking about. I pray for anyone going though this. It is a surreal feeling of wanting to meet someone who wants you dead... just to get high. Currently I've defeated the biggest demon when I started the "heavy" use but I have many more to go. Rehab is planned soon to help me learn to function well in my day to day. I was running away from my dads death but I finally came to terms. And you, Mike, Helped me greatly. Thank you I finally see the path with the light. and god damn it I'm walking. no matter how steep. " I've ventured into Satan's grasp to gather as knowledge and perspective about the evil and those blinded by it. Why they follow and what true manipulation entails So I can bring back these pieces of the puzzle of evil back to the light, And translate these misunderstood realties and perspectives of these sick people. " Yes I know, People who do hard drugs often develop paranoia which then leads to delusions. All these addicts yapping about witches and demons and ghost. Yeah it does sound insane I cant blame anyone.... But I have a theory... And I challenge anyone, Including you mike, To question me and ask away about my story or the evidence of my story, Or even my hypothetical my ideals about the direct relation between perspective and actual reality. I'm open to all :) And with that, I'll shut up haha. Thank you for all your good work mike. if you even see this(praying), I'd love to open a conversation with you and share more of my story dipping into the darkness slowly consuming our beautiful mother nature and her earthlings. Or even just a coffee and chat haha whatever works. My emails always open! And for anyone else reading this. Thank you for reading and have a blessed day/night. May his light shine between the heavy foliage of doubt causing your panic, And may it then brighten the path. Not just any path, But the path towards not just exponential joy, but consistent stable joy. Allow them your grace, In his name, Amen!!!!!! Love you mike and keep being real. Always (P.S MY DADS FAVORITE POET WAS EDGAR ALLAN POE)
Both of you are incredibly wonderful contagious twinkly eyed, examples of perseverant adventures❣️ Enjoying the journey... Encouraging the self-centered bellyacher complainers to stop it! And do anything Heroic! Becoming wise helping others🥰 Oh My Gosh!!! I sent this heartfelt thought before you shared your 6 yr life! And your Mother's sweet service advice 😮🥹🎉🌹😘
I appreciate Jason's desire to believe we all want the same thing. That is less true every day. Very sad. I will never live and let live with folks who are pushing darkness.
I am starting to love Jason on podcasts. He is an interesting and thoughtful guy; he doesn't shy away from sharing his very sound opinions on entertainment. Good stuff!
Mike - loving the podcast. Saw your movie a few weeks back. Awesome, first time attending a movie by myself, so glad I went. Can't wait for the next one.
Mike Rowe is a weaver! He listens to whoever he is interviewing, discovers a nugget of information from their past and always weaves the interview back to that nugget that impacted them before they became who they are. It’s the basis of every good story! He is, at his heart, an excellent storyteller and that’s why all of his interviews are captivating!
Mike Rowe is truly one of a kind. Somebody please put this intelligent man in charge of something important!
He’s to valuable and good hearted to ever be in Government unfortunately.
He already is ❤️🌟❤️🌟
Mike, you have a gift to the world. You value people, one at a time. Thank you.
One of the best things I’ve ever read.
He should run for President
Seinfeld was one of my favorite shows. I still go back and watch all the reruns. Those were the golden days
We need more POLITICALLY INCORRECT SITCOMS 😁👍🏻👍🏻
Most of them couldn't be made today.
Indeed we do. Because this Seinfeld style of "we don't want to be woke we but do not want to offend the wokes" wet-blanket comedy style is one of the root powers behind the wokes.
Married With Children, and In Living Color were the pioneers of Politically Incorrect TV shows. But, that was a time when people LOVED offensive comedy. They tried to out offend each other and push the limits, and the audience wanted more! Now, it's the opposite.
@@purplelove392 Mel Brooks and Quentin Tarantino were regularly told "you shouldn't do this" but did it anyways.
@@NekoBoyOfficial so true. Sadly, Quinton was on Jeff's plane, so I won't watch his stuff ever again, along with so many of my favorite movies.
My dad absolutely loved George Costanza. He saw a lot of himself in George. Especially the self-deprecation. God I miss him. RIP Michael Kelly
My Dad was a lot like Carroll O'Connor. Even in looks, despite being half Alaskan Native. My mom use to love All in the Family and they made it their TV time together and she always said it was because Dad would make the same faces and so it was like watching Archy watching a parody of himself. LOL Miss them both so much.
U.K. people are like that. They wish they weren't now.
Sorry for y'all's losses. My parents are gone too and I miss them terribly.
His mom n dad were a freaking riot 😂
Yuck, can we stop with the pity party?
I didn't know that Jason Alexander was such a deep thinker. I'm impressed.
He's a true genius. Watch him in Mrs. Maisel. Astounding. Playing George cut down his carreer.
@@georgesoros6415I would agree. There's much more than a comedian here.
1foot Ballpark at its finest, I guess?
Between 11:30 and 12:20 Jason made an excellent point that a lot of men deal with over their lives and Mike just ignored it and moved to the next question.
Trying to live up to a persona you think you have to play is ingrained in a lot of men when they are young. Whether you put on the mask of the tough guy who was told as a boy to never be seen as weak or the boy who was told they would never amount to anything so they overcompensate and become a workaholic. Men struggle with knowing who they really are, that is where the midlife crisis comes from.
It was disappointing that Mike didn't take that opportunity to be vulnerable and ask a follow up question.
@@Taurabirdy Mike has never faked anything. If you knew him like I knew him, Mike is what you see, every time.
I love George Costanza, because I know its not a real person. It's Jason, who has a very Jewish disease. Navel gazing. In fact, it makes him such a great actor (see Mrs. Maizel). But Mike is not that. He is exactly what you see, and I knew him well before he was famous. THAT is Mike. A perfect man. Tall of stature, kind of heart, great of voice. And he snuffeth not the broken reed. A Mensch, as Jason would say.
Both fine men, but in a lot of ways, opposite. I found this interesting, to say the least.
I am a retired master machinist and I am considered, in my local community, with conifers including religious, righteous, spiritual, loyal, honest, and faithful. I have been married, to the same woman, for 50 years. I consider myself one of the luckiest, happiest, and most blessed men that I know even though I recently had my leg amputated. Life is good!
On the bright side you lost a bunch of weight and didn’t even have to diet
@@worldwide_wesLOL
You sound like you are in the best place. I have a jet ski friend who lost a leg 2 years ago. He got right back on the ski and his license place says 1 LGR, one legged. He is at one with himself.thanks for your story
@@worldwide_wes You have no idea. The Lord has blessed me to lose over 100 pounds over the last year, without dieting. I am doing extremely well now because of that blessing.
@@jeremyc9229unimaginable pain and grief.
Make each day count, maybe one hour at a time.
Dear Mike Rowe,
I want to thank you for being my Tom Snyder in this age, well Tom crossed with The Actors Studio, a great interview, conversation, connection! I have searched for Tom Snyder reruns, and until I find them you’re a good fix!😉
Been watching this for an hour now, and really enjoying it. But I have seen 5000 more people watch this in that time and only a few hundred clicked the thumbs up. C'mon folks, support Mike! You know you love him!!!😉
I love Mike, and does a great show. Some guests just rub them the wrong way.
It's so true. It never ceases to amaze me how few people will bother to give something so simple back to someone who is giving us so much.
Huh? You do you dude. (Though I would say that most people watch on TV now and hitting a Thumbs Up isn't just hitting a button, but many buttons. Same time, most people don't care about "showing support through a number with a thumb". Views mean more. The Thumbs are for the viewer as algorithm clearly represents, not for the world..... Especially since they took the Thumbs Down count away.... Thumbs mean nothing anymore. Money generates more thumbs than anything.... But authentic viewership generates views that last longer than 3 mins..... Especially from a platforms analytics.
Some people are afraid to share their opinions, even a simple thumbs up opinion. Pity them.
Jason I am one of many that watches Seinfeld over and over for years. You all gave me the best medicine through cancer twice, a cardiac arrest and now from that I’m permanently disabled and without laughter and the family feel of having Seinfeld, life would be unbearable ❤. Thank you for providing your gift and service to us all.🙏🏼😘❤️
Kramer is literally the only reason for that show. 😂😀👏👏 ( I hope he's gotten his ADHD looked into😂) Everyone else literally sucks. Elaine is miserable, George is miserable and poor Jerome... is not even remotely funny. Without Larry David, they would have no show. 😢
@@LadywatchingByrd false
@@LadywatchingByrdyou are entitled to your opinion. I don’t think a lot of people will value it, but thanks for sharing? Ok bye bye.
This has to be one of the deepest conversations I have had the privilege of witnessing. Not to sound cliché, but the topic was right, all the way through. Especially when it came to discussing "forgiveness." Really good show.
I did not think I would enjoy this interview. Thumbs up for a very interesting conversation.
I spent an hour scrolling through options on Amazon Prime last night and this was worlds better than anything I saw there.
30 secs in I’m smiling already. George Costanza, one of the most epic characters in comedic history.
I loved Jason when he appeared on Monk. That episode was FUNNY.
JA regained my respect with his opinion on the current media. Thank you.
I will stay tuned then … thank you
I didn't expect this to be so heart-warming. Thanks to Jason for his transparency.
This blew my socks off. I'm sharing and saving for many future hours of inspiration and edification.
Great interview with Jason. Thank you Mike and Chuck for bringing in interesting peop,e and subjects to your podcast .
I grew up watching Seinfeld and still watch it. Even though I know all the jokes and whats coming next I still laugh. It is my comfort show and for that I want to thank Jason.
He is the best comedic actor of all time! The way he played George Costanza was masterful. ❤
Agreed about the character. But.... To say the best comedic actor of All Time.... Is just ridiculous.
@@markb4168 In my opinion he is. You're allowed to have your opinion. Think what you'd like.
@@WorldThroughPhotos Fair enough. I definitely agree with that.
@@markb4168 Who do you think is the best comedic actor of all time?
@@fayschneider503 too many to name an pick just 1 honestly.
Like most I was introduced to Jason by Seinfeld as George. At first I just went along with the idea that George was comic relief character, yet the the acting of Jason, made George so much more. I’ve heard Jerry speak about how Jason worked with the script, yet also ad libbed some great scenes. No matter how much he was self defeating, he somehow kept moving forward, and even held some great jobs. So great to him to come sit down and discuss his work and life.
He did the “sea was angry that day my friend” scene in one take after just have been given the script for it earlier in the day.
Far more depth than could have ever been imagined. Thank you
Jason carries a large palette, which is admirable. In fact, it is rare. It's like a pianist who is equally at home performing classical or jazz.
Mike, what you and Jason are doing by interviewing a variety of people on various subjects is just what I have been looking for. Decades ago I enjoyed listening to a Seattle radio station program that covered different topics each day. Subjects that I did not initially care about I found interesting on some level. My curiosity was awakened, I learned something and felt enriched by the time the program was over. ( Sadly the station is now either politics or sports for the most part.)
People are so hungry for knowledge. Remember when the news would cover in depth new discoveries, a medical breakthrough, a disaster etc.?
Agree with you 100%
Another amazing episode guys! Thank you for allowing us to sit in on your conversation ;)
I appreciate Jason sharing his story. Well done!
Epic episode. Brilliant interview. Jason's 6-year-old experience was insightful on who the man is today. He even uses it as a baseline for his stories.
I agree. This was profoundly impactful to me.
So sad. I'm so glad he grew from that. Poor kid.
This segment is by far the most entertaining ever. This is a whole different and insightful side of 'George' and intensely interesting...what a wordsmith!
Jason the moment I heard you were coming to La Mirada I bought my tickets that day! Can't wait see you! I'm 61 and remember my Catholic Dad playing The Fiddler musical album on the stereo when I was a kid.. He loved all things musical theatre and so do I. Thanks for entertaining us- you are priceless.
Wahat??? Omg I LOVE LaMirada. Dang it
I spent 31 yrs in EMS; first as a Navy Hospital Corpsman with the Marines and then as a civillian paramedic. People have told me I was a hero- BS! Just a guy… But - you Mike are a hero to me and many others; thank you for all you've done! I was a little pissy when I awoke this AM, but this show had me laughing by the end. Outstanding, Sir! -Doc L.
What an AMAZING conversation.
Love this conversation. Jason reminds me of my theater teacher, God rest him, he was a gem in my life.
I did not have enough courage to seek theatre, but I admire those who did.
@@lilolmecj Gosh, I was embarrassed many time. I completely messed up a play, then also I had triumphs. I think I was just not aware in some ways, and bold.
In 2015, my girlfriend and I were attacked, the nutcase tried to kill us. We lived, a few years later it broke us and we separated.
I held a grudge for this guy for 6 years. I read about forgiveness took a few weeks before I decided to do it.
I was in a field alone and just said out loud ''I forgive you'', the weight that lifted of my hart and shoulders. Haven't thought of him all that much since. I'm not bitter anymore.
I had to forgive my dad to make room for Jesus to enter my heart. I hope you have too.
Forgiveness is more for the forgivER than the forgivEN😅
I was just watching David Nino Rodriguez on Friday, and he was saying when someone tries to kill you, it takes something from you. He was knifed in the throat 15 years ago.
That's a very hard thing to do. So sorry that happened to you and hope your life only improves
@@LPVPisFr33Congrats on freeing your time and your energy to do what you want with your life instead of wasting your life on things you can't control.
We are only in control of what we choose to think about or do.
We cannot control what others do or say and if you try it leads to hate them or yourself.
When we think about how much we hate someone or fear something then become filled with hate and fear.
The same goes for revenge or envy.
Choosing to not give away your time to those you blame, fear, envy or hate.
That allows you to stop thinking about it or them.
That opens you to joy or peace.
That is what Christ preached.
What a wonderful surprise to be able to have a peek at the Humanity of Jason. Bravo. And thank you.
I’ve heard it said that holding on to a grudge and not forgiving is like taking poison and expecting it to kill the other person. 😊😮
So glad I listened to this ! He had never been my favorite character or comedian but listening to the person he is was so worth my time this morning ❤️ He makes so much sense, thanks guys!!!
Jason, YOU were/are always worthy, AND… enough and with or without “GEORGE” .
In this podcast today I learned two things! Jason is a WONDERFUL PERSON and his host has the BEST RADIO VOICE I have ever heard!
A joyful listen today… on my first visit to this show! I’ll be back👍😃
One of the smartest, funniest podcasts ever…!!! 🤔 😂
Been rewatching Duckman with my 16yo daughter (we're both huge animation fans). It's a classic that feels like a time capsule and has aged like fine wine. How exciting and timely to see Jason on the show, perfect Saturday morning watching down here in cold south East Australia.
First non bot comment!... that's a thing now.
Love Jason. I've had the pleasure of conversing with him when he would guest lecture at my university. He is very generous with his knowledge of performing for audiences.
Great interview. Lots of space for the guest to speak, but never a dead spot. Wisdom, humor, and heart.
Honestly, the best podcast interview I’ve ever watched to date. Thank you for sharing this.
Amen. It was far more than I ever saw coming. I am sharing it and saving it. I will listen to it many more times. So much food for thought.
I've been praying for help with forgiveness. That perspective shared after 30:00, life changing. I get it. I'm going to use that. I know that forgiveness is important to God, "as we forgive those who trespass against us."
I pray you persevere, it is so worth it!! You will feel free, and start healing. May God bless your efforts.
Great episode Jason was awesome. It so much fun listing to you guys talk seriously, then transition with a joke to a new topic of interest. Thank you Mike and Chuck
Fantastic time. Thanks guys
OMG! THIS IS THE MOST EPIC COLLAB OF THE YEAR!
So Funny! I happen to be a resident of New London County, Connecticut!
Thank you for this outstanding 1 hr 25 mins. of very funny & quite compelling banter. You guys are propelling Pod Cast Landia to the moon!!! TYVM!
Yes, keep it simple...
Live simply to simply live. Great interview
We are all enough 🙏
If we all had a therapist, we would all be better people
There's a little bit of George in all of us. Thanks for the funniest, most creative show on TV. My late husband and I shared many laughs because of Seinfeld. Very talented cast.
I grew up in the 80’s when Seinfeld was new on the air. None of Jerry’s jokes landed with me, but all of George’s scenes killed me. Superficially I was the exact opposite of his character but internally I was George. Thank you Mike and Jason for this interview.
That was fun! Thank you for this. I needed some levity in my life.
Wow! Jason's parents were obviously very supportive. Good for them!
George Carlin said it best a long time ago on what we were not going to find in his shows " I will not share anything with you. I will not relate to you and you will not identify with me. I will give you no input, and I will expect no feedback. This will not be a learning experience, nor will it be a growth period. There'll be no sharing, no caring, no birthing, no bonding, no parenting, no nurturing. We will not establish a relationship, we will not have any meaningful dialogue and we definitely will not spend any quality time!!"
I talked to Carlin for about 2 minutes back in 1992🤔 sure around then. He was amazing, even though I only had moments, I stuck around as others had their moments, he was a really good guy, so different than on stage, but not any less himself.
Definitely not now. 😢
Such a great show! I now understand Jason Alexander in a new way. He has some pretty powerful truth bombs. Love you too Mike Rowe. If you could just make a recording of your voice reading….most anything…I’d buy it.
Same
Same
1:10:39 This was pivotal for me. I never liked George Costanza, but I really like and appreciate the person that is Jason Alexander.
How can you not like George! His worlds are colliding!!
Shows that tell the TRUTH in love are the best. Authenticity is beautiful.
Jason is amazing. To play George, much loved, so long yet he is Jason Alexander the Great actor and jay . . Such a funny man.
It is up to each of us, to forgive ourselves and accept our enemies...because once we hush long enough to chat, we find out they are just like us! (well, except for the haters. I'm still struggling with those!) Thanks Mike, Chuck and especially Jason! 👍
Wow so much in that mind & soul.
Learned so much.
Thanks Mike for having such very diverse & interesting guests.
Absolutely incredible.
I could listen to Jason Alexander read the phone book and be riveted!! To have Jason and Mike debate what makes people good/bad and how to surpass that has been the highlight of my entire week. Well done gentlemen.
Thank you Jason!!! You nailed it. Make room for the differences...we all basically want the same thing. Go home, be surrounded by those we love and care for, because I am enough just as I am ....I have an elevated opinion of who you truly are, because you are just like me.
That was fascinating. A lot of unexpected words of wisdom in that one.
Very refreshing. Actual conversation between respectful individuals. A lost art.
🤣👍 I played drums for a waaayyyy off-Broadway production of Merrily, We Roll Along! Fantasticly entertaining show. I really enjoyed it and the music!
I don’t expect Jason Alexander to ever read this…but not being a Seinfeld fan I was so pleasantly surprised upon listening to Jason performing stand up, probably on PBS. His performance was so absolutely clever! There was a series of jokes ending with something like paraphernalia…but nobody knows what a pair of phernephilia is. I just sat in awe at how clever the writing was. I don’t know anything about how humor, writing, comedians work behind the scenes, but that writing was awesome.
Jason Alexander just elevated.
Much joy as you discussed forgiveness! Cancer can start from bitterness, and healing hurts can begin healing your body...well done!
He looks great for 65. And interesting as hell. I gotta check out his podcast.
I was never a fan of Seinfeld, not my thing, but (bleep) I am inpressed with Jason Alexander. I had no idea. I will check out his podcast and his other work
Jason looks really good! I have seen him here and there over the years since Seinfeld has been off of prime time, but haven’t really seen him long enough to notice how well he appears. Too many more good years, good sir!
Thank you for the explanation of what forgiveness is. I've beleived this myself for years, yet others often look at me as I don't get it. It's a decision you make, it's about yourself not the other person. My experience is that often that person doesn't even remember the I cident...let it go I know I have other things to use that energy on ❤
The sea was angry that day, my friends.
Immensely enjoyable show…those magical
moments unscripted…the kind of conversation
you might rarely have at a party, where the
chemistry was on and somehow after that
interaction, you were elevated.🎭
Mr Rowe, I love the end of your TH-cam. The singing makes my heart happy. Also, I didn't watch Seinfeld but I did have the opportunity to see Mr Alexander, on stage in Oklahoma City - he's a wonderful singer. Thanks for a lovely show, and recommendation.
I screwed up my life by going to prison and that's on me and no one else so I've had to do a lot of forgiveness. But a lot of what was said here just made go well sugar honey ice tea, that's me ( figuratively) and made me remember a lot of what I went through. Couldn't be more of a truly honest take on life and I love these guys more for just being them. Always fun to watch but always learning as well.
Jason is here because Mike is charming. A charming man. I know, because I fell under his spell before he was famous. You will never find a more genuine, charming man on this planet. People might hate Elon, but they are guaranteed to love Mike. Trust me. I knew him when, and he was awesome as a person, way before he was famous. His mentor was a very good friend, and he knew Mike would be great way back when.
why would people hate elon ??? you make no sense
@@user-rt4ky3up1f it’s George Soros.
Jason is a wonderfully talented
actor & entertainer 🧞♂️
Love mike Rowe I’m so happy you showed up on my algorithm
Jesus where have you been !!!!!
Close your eyes... And let it go. One of my dads favorite sayings was "Tomorrows another day..." speaks a lot.
Hey mike, Not sure if you'll see this but I have one of your signed Eagle Scout letters back in 2018/19. I love your triangle shaped "A"'s hehehe. I just got to say... Thank you and God bless you.
My father passed away 2 years ago to cancer. Gleo Blastoma. Faught it for 5 years. You actually have a lot of the same traits. Honestly mike you're an endless gift to me and I'm sure many other people. Real relatability with real human characteristics.
From one Eagle scout to another, I've had quite a rough ride. Poly drug addictions, mental dysphoria, autism symptoms. Doctors used to call me a "bag of marbles" haha. It's been almost 10 years of light to heavy drug use but within the last month I had a what you call "white light" moment.
something spoke though me one day while I was questioning my existence and what how to move foreword. It quite honestly instantly flipped my perspective of pessimistic reality. It showed me my passion or at least the spark to get me going in life. a deep passion with endless potential if you will. There's a lot of details but I wont drag this forever haha.
Thank you for letting me feel my father again.... It honestly warms my heart on every full warm tone out of that great voice :) ( I sing as well. we should do a duet or barber shop haha) Never stop. this path your walking will guild eyes to the light you feel in your day to day life. Thank you.
I actually have quite and interesting story to tell. If I could put it simply... You could say I've ventured into Satan's grasp to gather as knowledge and perspective about the evil and those blinded by it. Why they follow and what true manipulation entails So I can bring back these pieces of the puzzle of evil back to the light, And translate these misunderstood realties and perspectives of these sick people. Long story short, 3 maybe 4 years ago I met an individual(which turned out to be a cult of people) who was tasked to destroy my mentality, to the point of mind control, psychosis, and worse. I hypothesis they were attempting to recreate "Project Artichoke" (CIA program associated with MK ultra, look it up, not fun). at this point my drug use "ramped up" to much harder substances which were glamorized by these delinquents.
B4 I give a slight rundown, I need to say, I claim full responsibility for my condition currently and the issues that arose in my recovery to this point. Evil tactics aside, I made the choice to put those things in my body. Period. It's just unfortunate all supply was in intention to hurt me.
I was manipulated slowly over 3 years with suggested heavy drug use. These people (the reason this comment started was your gypsy organization thing...because its exactly true its cult level) made plans and practically set up a stage show for me to walk into so they could use me as they wish. They also researched or knew about(somehow) tactics directly tied to making someone lose your mind over time.
worldbuilding.stackexchange.com/questions/4473/how-can-magic-be-used-to-drive-someone-insane-later - I came a crossed this site by miracle one night midst my drug induced mania. Its jumbled now but when it was 1st read(almost a year ago) it was almost like a checklist for the behaviors they were showing to me. Almost each and every one they were display when I "hung out" with them.
I'm a very very selfless person due to my autism and they saw that and abused it. They made the drugs look normal like it was just like smoking a cigarette. And with drug addictions, Setting is key. if you go back to the same ppl, same place, the same drugs will always always persist. This isn't a new thing. People like me who are lonely due to developmental awkwardness trying to reach out for friends get used and abused. National news never reaches it but anyone from a small town knows what I'm talking about. I pray for anyone going though this. It is a surreal feeling of wanting to meet someone who wants you dead... just to get high.
Currently I've defeated the biggest demon when I started the "heavy" use but I have many more to go. Rehab is planned soon to help me learn to function well in my day to day. I was running away from my dads death but I finally came to terms. And you, Mike, Helped me greatly. Thank you I finally see the path with the light. and god damn it I'm walking. no matter how steep.
" I've ventured into Satan's grasp to gather as knowledge and perspective about the evil and those blinded by it. Why they follow and what true manipulation entails So I can bring back these pieces of the puzzle of evil back to the light, And translate these misunderstood realties and perspectives of these sick people. "
Yes I know, People who do hard drugs often develop paranoia which then leads to delusions. All these addicts yapping about witches and demons and ghost. Yeah it does sound insane I cant blame anyone.... But
I have a theory... And I challenge anyone, Including you mike, To question me and ask away about my story or the evidence of my story, Or even my hypothetical my ideals about the direct relation between perspective and actual reality. I'm open to all :)
And with that, I'll shut up haha. Thank you for all your good work mike. if you even see this(praying), I'd love to open a conversation with you and share more of my story dipping into the darkness slowly consuming our beautiful mother nature and her earthlings. Or even just a coffee and chat haha whatever works. My emails always open! And for anyone else reading this. Thank you for reading and have a blessed day/night. May his light shine between the heavy foliage of doubt causing your panic, And may it then brighten the path. Not just any path, But the path towards not just exponential joy, but consistent stable joy. Allow them your grace, In his name, Amen!!!!!! Love you mike and keep being real. Always (P.S MY DADS FAVORITE POET WAS EDGAR ALLAN POE)
This has been a great service to me, and my avatar. Thanks for sharing.
Both of you are incredibly wonderful contagious twinkly eyed, examples of perseverant adventures❣️
Enjoying the journey... Encouraging the self-centered bellyacher complainers to stop it! And do anything Heroic! Becoming wise helping others🥰
Oh My Gosh!!! I sent this heartfelt thought before you shared your 6 yr life!
And your Mother's sweet service advice 😮🥹🎉🌹😘
I appreciate Jason's desire to believe we all want the same thing. That is less true every day. Very sad. I will never live and let live with folks who are pushing darkness.
Amen!!! Well said sir !!!
Jason will always be George Costanza to me. Typecast in the best possible way even if Jason might have struggled with being typecast. Talented actor.
Well I really learnt something 😂 Great conversation guys! Thanks
Thank you what you do Mike. What a gift you have given people 🙏🏼😘❤️
I am starting to love Jason on podcasts. He is an interesting and thoughtful guy; he doesn't shy away from sharing his very sound opinions on entertainment. Good stuff!
Mike - loving the podcast. Saw your movie a few weeks back. Awesome, first time attending a movie by myself, so glad I went. Can't wait for the next one.
Thanks for Sharing this part of Life Jay Scott !!!💪🙏
Thanks Mike!!!💪
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George Costanza is my all time favorite character in television history
I really enjoyed watching this. Very entertaining and gave me things to think about.
Loved this. Immediately looked up Really? No, really? and subscribed.
Thank you ! I couldn't recall the name. Now I was able to find it. Can't wait to listen to all of these episodes.
Jason was talking about Kim and Penn Holderness! I watch them all the time!
Always enjoyed Jason's everyman persona. Thanks Mike for an excellent interview.
Love the show Mike, keep-’em coming!
Every one of your podcasts are outstanding, but this has been one of your best!
what a great conversation to be able to watch. Thanks Mike & Jason.
What a great time. I really enjoyed this, fellas. Thanks! 😊
George Costanza is my favorite character 😊