Jordan Peterson on Cancel Culture, Comedy, and His Battle With Depression | The Russell Howard Hour

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  • From The Russell Howard Hour, Russell sits down with clinical psychologist and prominent figure in politics and culture, Dr Jordan Peterson, as they speak about political division, finding your purpose, and Peterson's battle with depression.
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  • @undead_corsair
    @undead_corsair 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11201

    It's a strange world we live in where comedians and celebrities like Russel Howard and Russel Brand often do better interviews than journalists and newscasters.

    • @jakemorriis
      @jakemorriis 2 ปีที่แล้ว +113

      Very true wtf

    • @kimballhutchinson2351
      @kimballhutchinson2351 2 ปีที่แล้ว +255

      I think because to be a comic you have to be very sensitive to societal ground movements whilst although a journalist may be, they are there either with a personal or corporate agenda or with a brief to challenge the interviewee in the interests of impartiality. They aren't there to just listen. Russel just listens without judgement and the result is an honest interview.

    • @XxWolfxWaRioRxX
      @XxWolfxWaRioRxX 2 ปีที่แล้ว +75

      It does have something to do with them being comedians and unafraid to say what they think, people with an open mind are usually more socialy intelligent and understand what the little things mean and can challenge them

    • @JargonMadjin
      @JargonMadjin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      I think it's the charisma that comedians/celebrities tend to have

    • @liamharrison6145
      @liamharrison6145 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      Right? I've seen John Oliver and Trevor Noah conduct more tactful and insightful interviews than most people on CNN

  • @jimlang4160
    @jimlang4160 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9276

    This is the first time I have ever seen Jordan Paterson portrayed properly as a real life person.

    • @MercedesMan
      @MercedesMan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +311

      Yea strange how when hes not treated like hitler re-incarnated he seems human..

    • @billytheripper4
      @billytheripper4 2 ปีที่แล้ว +66

      @@MercedesMan everything I don't like is literally Hitler

    • @christyguy59
      @christyguy59 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      here he is portraying himself defending the incredibly racist bell curve, alongside known white nationalist Stefan Molyneux: th-cam.com/video/iF8F7tjmy_U/w-d-xo.html

    • @padraics
      @padraics 2 ปีที่แล้ว +93

      @@MercedesMan I still don't understand how he's gotten that image/reputation, but I thought he was very alt-right grin the media as well. Watch/listen to one of his lectures (they're all over TH-cam and a podcast) and tell me it's not logical and inspiring.

    • @padraics
      @padraics 2 ปีที่แล้ว +88

      @@christyguy59 No idea who that guy is, but Peterson disagreed with him when he says there is a difference in men and women's IQ. The rest of the video is just talking about genetic components/limits to IQ, and that unfortunately, unlike exercise increases the bodies physical abilities, none of the "brain training" programs have successfully increased one's IQ.

  • @andyfitz1992
    @andyfitz1992 ปีที่แล้ว +364

    Props to Russel Howard for having the balls to interview Jordan Peterson fairly, not only that but conduct one of the most profesional interviews I've seen in years, the media could learn a thing or two about open and polite discussion.

    • @bign_music
      @bign_music 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      On the contrary, it was an opportunity missed, It needed a lot more in depth questions and needed to be much longer. I like both people but this was a let down, non event.

    • @thespanishcartel957
      @thespanishcartel957 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@bign_musicI think it definitely could’ve been more in depth, however, it was still very professionally mannered

    • @bign_music
      @bign_music 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@thespanishcartel957 His manners were fine

    • @sheep3370
      @sheep3370 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Good journalism isn't about having manners

    • @andyfitz1992
      @andyfitz1992 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@sheep3370 False, you can still get to the facts without being a ill mannered manlette.

  • @shootzmcgootz5894
    @shootzmcgootz5894 ปีที่แล้ว +352

    12 days sober thanks to this great man. Haven't stopped drinking in 15 years. And I'm not looking back. Doing it for my 7mo old daughter as my jolt, but continuing for ME. I just want to give him a hug or something.

    • @sylvj9606
      @sylvj9606 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Well done ❤️ hope you are still going strong 💪

    • @et4751
      @et4751 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Rewatching, saw your comment. Hoping all well with your sobriety.

    • @alanaadams7440
      @alanaadams7440 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      God bless you

    • @liamgar25
      @liamgar25 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Get well soon Sir. 👍🏻🙏🏻

    • @htanid599
      @htanid599 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Lesgo man🤘🏾🤘🏾

  • @deebefree
    @deebefree 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2061

    "In a king's court, the jester is the only one who can tell the truth"
    How astute and accurate this is when comedians are giving better interviews than main stream journalism.

    • @jonbaxter2254
      @jonbaxter2254 2 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      The sad thing is, the people he is criticising will see themselves as king, not tyrant.

    • @Sui_Generis0
      @Sui_Generis0 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I believe he's said this before when talking with another comedian, I believe fry

    • @karnazacss
      @karnazacss 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      great point

    • @justsomeone5936
      @justsomeone5936 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Sui_Generis0 Many have said this before as well.

    • @pouetpouetdaddy5
      @pouetpouetdaddy5 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      obviously, there's a difference when a women or a men interview him…womens want to "break" him

  • @shootingzen28fav
    @shootingzen28fav 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2044

    Such a breath of fresh air to see an interview where the interviewer doesn't have an agenda but actually approached it with sincere curiosity.

    • @sabersz
      @sabersz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      Considering Russell has been more left with his comedy since he started Hour, I'm absolutely surprised to see him turning back to a more 'I don't give an f-' attitude like he had with Good News, especially interviewing Jordan Peterson. Very happy to see this!

    • @FirlowXD
      @FirlowXD 2 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      I mean, he does have an "agenda", because he clearly already likes him and was a fan. That's an agenda, of a sort.

    • @djedd23
      @djedd23 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Russell is always like that. A very good interviewer and asks good, often insightful questions with sincerity. Certainly become more than a comedian.

    • @SnakeMan448
      @SnakeMan448 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      "So you're saying [uncharitable take]?" ad nauseum.

    • @shootingzen28fav
      @shootingzen28fav 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      @@FirlowXD The trouble I find with most of the Jordan Peterson interviews is that the interviewers immediately attack him with questions based on their own biases. I like interesting questions followed by interesting answers so I can make up my own mind and form my own opinions.

  • @McPhan86
    @McPhan86 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I'm grateful for Russell asking him questions about "mundane" things of life like playlists etc, and it seems JP was too, as he appreciates these things more than ever.

  • @Lochias333
    @Lochias333 ปีที่แล้ว +293

    It's really nice to see Jordan able to talk without being constantly on his guard. Kudos to this interviewer for actually interviewing Jordan and drawing out interesting answers from him. Skilled journalism.

    • @hellabella8295
      @hellabella8295 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ABSOLUTELY! It’s really annoying when interviewers are combative as if THEY KNOW EVERYTHING.. Jordan is right most of the time but he’s not the most intelligent person on the planet which I discovered watching the religion debate with some dude that had Peterson on the ropes for most of the debate.. and petersons response to some topics were disappointing because I thought he was smarter than that.. But, I agree with you 100%!

    • @Paulstrickland01
      @Paulstrickland01 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@hellabella8295 He's not even right most of the time, his contributions to his relevant field is in alcohol addiction and a few not worth anything papers on personality. Because he's a doctor you just defer to and trust his every word, Sam Harris, matt dillahunty. Just two names who when they hold Jordan to account for his word salad he gets amazingly upset. Says it all.

    • @Lochias333
      @Lochias333 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@Paulstrickland01 Sure, Peewee. Hush and go help Mommy with dinner.

    • @Paulstrickland01
      @Paulstrickland01 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Lochias333 Poor little joshy, triggered by attacks of facts against daddy Peterson. Your use of the word mommy tells me you spent an age under her skirt begging for a daddy until Jordan came along and you started going slurp slurp feed me Jordan. 😂😙😂😂 cry some more for me. 😘😘🤪🤪🤪

    • @Deeg49
      @Deeg49 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Strangely, this skilled journalism is coming from a Comedian, rather than someone who's job it is to provide a quality interview, which to me is all the more impressive

  • @Sparda387
    @Sparda387 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2306

    It's great to see a UK comedian with a more mainstream audience finally sitting down to talk with Jordan. Thanks Russell

    • @danzvg1803
      @danzvg1803 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Russel has been the goat for years now he barely even does comedy anymore

    • @TheNewNationPodcast
      @TheNewNationPodcast 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      Two Russell’s! Don’t forget Brand

    • @daniney
      @daniney 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@TheNewNationPodcast Brand is fantastic at what he does but I can find his mannerisms ruin the interviews for me sometimes. Although I did really enjoy his first book on recovery.

    • @dr.phibes7359
      @dr.phibes7359 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Russell is a corporate monkey!..

    • @BluntApe
      @BluntApe 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      And a proper convo that's not all about trying to catch him out like all the news channels and that try to do.

  • @lost36souls
    @lost36souls 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2917

    It’s amazing to see how emotive a person Jordan Peterson is when he doesn’t feel like he’s being challenged (which he regularly is in his interviews), and it’s lovely to see how receptive Russell is to his emotions.

    • @christinechin1909
      @christinechin1909 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      👍

    • @C33Fernandez
      @C33Fernandez 2 ปีที่แล้ว +95

      Jordan Peterson is actually very empathetic - I'm sure he realised immediately how open he could be with Russell, without any risk in being vulnerable. He seems to trust comedians quite sincerely.

    • @thebign8886
      @thebign8886 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Great observation

    • @liammccann8763
      @liammccann8763 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You've mentioned emotions twice in your posting. What about the intellect and the will? How would you evaluate those in relation to the human person and our emotions? Ne timeas.

    • @tommysmith7031
      @tommysmith7031 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Peterson speak to a lot of people and does a lot of interviews, has there been anyone who has spoken to his/her opponents to the same extent?

  • @shaunaxomua95
    @shaunaxomua95 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Omg when he said they dance together I almost lost it he’s amazing bless them 🥺

  • @sholomrabin2011
    @sholomrabin2011 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    lovely to see russel and jordon so relaxed and so informal. thats the difference between a comedian who knows how to interview andn a normal interviewer, so real heartwrenching questions too. was a good watch.

  • @justinbenoit9346
    @justinbenoit9346 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1769

    This was one of the most genuine and well-conducted interviews I have ever watched. The value of actually listening to someone else should never be sidelined.

    • @kaivogel253
      @kaivogel253 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      meanwhile that senile old demagogue came up with a whole plethora of climate change denial and antivaxxer tweets - the pUbLiC iNtElLeCtUaL

    • @justinbenoit9346
      @justinbenoit9346 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@kaivogel253 I in no way commented on any of Peterson's rhetoric, I merely praised the interview process highlighted in the video.

    • @MasterDownUnder
      @MasterDownUnder 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@justinbenoit9346 the senile one is creepy joe of course ;-)

    • @YesBruv105
      @YesBruv105 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kaivogel253 BS.

    • @wilton999
      @wilton999 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@kaivogel253 did you even listen to that podcast from beginning to the end? You understand nothing

  • @theoshores9003
    @theoshores9003 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1141

    I’ve never seen Jordan Peterson smile as much as he did in this interview….and it’s fantastic.

    • @kaivogel253
      @kaivogel253 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      unfortunately he never skips a chance to squeeze out a fake tear :D about the fake people he helped

    • @theoshores9003
      @theoshores9003 2 ปีที่แล้ว +75

      @@kaivogel253 honestly!?!
      You have absolutely no reason to say this!?! What’s the matter with you??
      Do you need a hug??

    • @Clayson000
      @Clayson000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      @@kaivogel253 he may not have helped you but he has helped millions of people

    • @harryolsen603
      @harryolsen603 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes and beeing so vitty, looks like his old self.

    • @LuciusDriftwood
      @LuciusDriftwood 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@kaivogel253 Are you here because of George Floyd?

  • @Scout_io
    @Scout_io ปีที่แล้ว +276

    This interview is amazingly done. The thing that really lifts me up the most about this interview is seeing Jordan Peterson genuinely smile and laugh.

    • @misssummersalt
      @misssummersalt ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sick.

    • @JenBroadley
      @JenBroadley ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Yes. And also the respectful way Russel listens ... then asks questions to further understand; never aiming to catch his interviewee out but to further build trust. He's a gifted (and very well prepared) interviewer - which clearly creates connection with Jordan (as you said).

    • @johnnunn8688
      @johnnunn8688 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And cried also ☹️.

    • @purplemonkeydishwasher5269
      @purplemonkeydishwasher5269 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, you don't often see people interview him without an agenda to destroy him or try an push a right wing agenda onto his narrative.

    • @paulhornsey-pennell1931
      @paulhornsey-pennell1931 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@JenBroadley great comments Jennifer. it clearly helps that russell clearly got a lot from his books. so talking and interviewing from "inside" jp's work.

  • @pharaohhermenthotip1553
    @pharaohhermenthotip1553 2 ปีที่แล้ว +717

    This is exactly how journalism should be conducted: empathetic, caring, understanding, objective (non-biased), probing but at the same time respecting the guest's boundaries. Good job, Russell. You've earnt my respect

    • @ryanharris6850
      @ryanharris6850 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Would be nice if Jordan Peterson extended those same values when he discusses people

    • @rubricalchunk1831
      @rubricalchunk1831 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Pretty sure he does, lol

    • @ryanharris6850
      @ryanharris6850 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@rubricalchunk1831 he literally said women deserve to be raped for wearing red lipstick in work if you don’t believe me watch his vice interview

    • @rubricalchunk1831
      @rubricalchunk1831 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      @@ryanharris6850 I have seen it. You are misinformed my friend! 😂

    • @justsomeone5936
      @justsomeone5936 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@ryanharris6850 The old one from way back? He did not say that, go watch the vice interview again "if you don't believe me." From what I remember, my interpretation was that he just went defensive when he after a few minutes realized the interviewer was up to no good, and took on the role of a provocateur. (Ironically, he was provoked into provoking!) He was just asking questions and pointing out problems that exist, sometimes hinting towards/suggesting some provoking alternative solutions, but his intent was clearly to provoke/shock by saying things that were outside of the perceived scope of what you could say: challenging the boundaries, basically. Towards the end of the interview, I remember him saying something to the effect of, "We can't talk about these things in our culture." It pretty much summarizes what he was trying to get at in the interview. I'm sure he today would have chosen to go about things differently in that interview, but I give him some slack for that one.

  • @dougalhumberstone8841
    @dougalhumberstone8841 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1916

    Russel is actually such a good interviewer this was brilliantly done

    • @garethtichauer5153
      @garethtichauer5153 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Extraordinarily brilliant. The depth of love Jordan clearly has for his wife, is also admirable

    • @waynerobertson511
      @waynerobertson511 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      That was a very good interview. I don't agree with everything Jordan says. But, I did learn some things.

    • @highdownmartin
      @highdownmartin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Thoroughly agree. Not sycophantic not adversarial just a proper conversation with both parties chipping in with shared experiences to back the narrative. Really good!

    • @dougalhumberstone8841
      @dougalhumberstone8841 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@waynerobertson511 exactly you don't have to agree with someone to interview them or to know that an interview was conducted well.

    • @rixx46
      @rixx46 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      He’s so good at it for the same reason his comedy is so sharp - his intelligence and capacity for empathy filtered through his humour

  • @jamesomalley8869
    @jamesomalley8869 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Thank you for giving Jordan Peterson an interview without trying to demonize him. Thank you.

  • @johnpyra7956
    @johnpyra7956 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    We need more conversations like this in the media, most people converse like this in the real world, lets see more of it on the screens.

  • @sherry356
    @sherry356 2 ปีที่แล้ว +333

    Oh wow, I never imagined Russell ever having a discussion with Jordan Peterson. Respect to this guy. I'm a fan of both.

    • @arjanpetersen
      @arjanpetersen 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why wouldn’t he? It was just a conversation about music.

    • @snnnaaaaaakeeeee4470
      @snnnaaaaaakeeeee4470 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@arjanpetersen Most interviewers just bash Jordan.

  • @kylerennie30
    @kylerennie30 2 ปีที่แล้ว +508

    When Dr Peterson talks about his struggle he always starts to cry. A man whos been through it all but strong enough to help the rest of us.

    • @advocate1563
      @advocate1563 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Chiron the wouneed healet. No one can heal others until they have healed themselves

    • @arafathislam2900
      @arafathislam2900 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I dont think healing can ever be done.All of us has gone through tremendous problems and at any moment our anger can come out.We better find out something to cling on a hope to strive for.Like Dr Peterson hope to convey his message of view of world and way of living meaningfully

    • @luckydave328
      @luckydave328 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      He used to act like a bully and now cries with self pity but disguises it as a kind of heroic struggle.
      He gave all sorts of advice which he didn't apply to himself.
      He blames his addiction on his wife's cancer.
      Shameful.
      He knows a lot of his fanbase are getting his message as a reinforcing of their beliefs including incels and racists.
      He may deny it but doesn't totally discourage it because he is first and foremost a careerist.
      Clever man though.

    • @Neognostic-pk5wu
      @Neognostic-pk5wu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      @@luckydave328 Show me one clip where he acted like a bully. Just one. I'll wait.
      His advice is built around trying to be the best version of yourself. He's a man who has literally pulled many struggling dissillusioned people out of despair, including myself. I'd say he's very much TRYING to be the best version of himself and his acedemic and publishing success and the positive improvements his ideas have made on other people's lives reflects that. He's not perfect, he's fallible. I don't agree with everything he's ever said on every subject, and he's stumbled and fallen and picked himself up again after battling his own demons - He's just human.
      His addiction was to drugs that he was prescribed - and his daughter has extensively covered this. Try watching some of Mikaela's podcasts for a real insight. For you to literally strawman that he somehow "blames" his wife for his addiction is utterly disgusting on your part. Hang your head in shame.

    • @kae2loompifour860
      @kae2loompifour860 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@luckydave328 YOU SAID IT RIGHT. That's what i am saying all along. A pure narcissistic psycho. I was on his side a few years ago but man. This dude has tramsformed into a cry baby safeguarded by online presence and cult like tours. No more slaying the dragon.. more like slaying the wallet..

  • @Mental_Power_Music
    @Mental_Power_Music ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Ive only vaguely heard of JP, but Russell Howard is an absolute genius at interviewing ... the mixture of the precise observation, humility and humour that gets the best out of the interviewee, the interview with Greta Thunberg is really a classic.

  • @paulhornsey-pennell1931
    @paulhornsey-pennell1931 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    how refreshing to see two men engaged in an exploratory conversation with mutual respect and appreciation. rh .... im impressed.

  • @bp6167
    @bp6167 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1053

    Well done Russell. THIS is how you conduct an interview. Absolutely no agenda towards Jordan whatsoever. Was a pleasure to watch, thank you too both of you for just being yourselves.

    • @neezduts69420
      @neezduts69420 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      It's actually given me more respect for Russel when it was starting to wither. Top lad he is 😊

    • @bp6167
      @bp6167 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@neezduts69420 Speaks volumes doesn't it bro?

    • @Bickle121
      @Bickle121 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Also didn’t push back at all and acted like a fan boy

    • @Bickle121
      @Bickle121 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@neezduts69420 someone sounds defensive of their cult leader.
      Not mad just saying it was basically a fan interview

    • @neezduts69420
      @neezduts69420 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Bickle121 also stay mad

  • @willjackson6522
    @willjackson6522 2 ปีที่แล้ว +726

    This is proper journalism, asking relevant questions but from a neutral and open standpoint. It represents the interviewee in the most genuine possible way and allows you to form your own opinions from there rather than from a view already tainted by someone else’s agenda.

    • @karankapoor2701
      @karankapoor2701 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @Kenneth Hymes go and watch jammela Jamil rant who tf are you

    • @ohwellwhateverr
      @ohwellwhateverr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      @Kenneth Hymes Peterson’s work is the opposite of destructive. It consolidates all that evolutionary biology, psychology and ethics tells us is needed for a healthy, productive society. And it starts with the individual.
      It’s clear from your comment that you’re one of those people that Jordan talks about in his opening remarks here. You’re not angry at Jordan, but at what he’s been shown, erroneously, to represent by people who are dead set against sovereignty of the individual, personal responsibility, freedom of expression, and those tools which make a productive society. Don’t be that person; it makes you seem dull and ignorant. I used to think that way until I realised I’d been hating this man whose work I’d never read and whose words I’d never given any time or thought towards. I only disliked him because others said I should, and that’s no way for anyone to formulate an opinion, nevermind something as strong as hatred for another human being.

    • @firewolf99
      @firewolf99 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      @Kenneth Hymes Oh piss off and take your hatred with you back to your basement.

    • @Tinto4
      @Tinto4 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @Kenneth Hymes So please share more than subjective evaluations. Point us directly to the material that shows a "record of dishonesty...intellectual fraud" and "harm to vulnerable communities". Or, does just asking this constitute proof that I'm wrong'un?

    • @willjackson6522
      @willjackson6522 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @Kenneth Hymes I definitely don’t agree with Jordan on all his views, but fundamentally he’s a good, intelligent man with strong morals. He isn’t “hateful” and “regressive” and he certainly isn’t an ignoramus. Even more so because he actually doesn’t say anything that outrageous, you’re wrong, he absolutely does deserve respect, just like every other human being does. And attention? As I said, he is an intelligent man with very important perspectives on certain issues, plus he has written multiple books which I know have helped thousands of people. Furthermore, he has clearly experienced severe mental health hardship, and the fact that he survived such an extreme case of this means he has valuable advice to give to others going through the same thing. So I’d argue yes, he does deserve attention.
      I genuinely don’t know what you mean by “launder their destructive histories” so I won’t comment on that.
      Just let yourself be a little more open-minded with things like this. I too used to dislike Jordan Peterson, and I still wouldn’t say I’d call myself a fan of his, but I have developed respect for him now and understand how important so much of his advice is to young men and women.

  • @mediabeatpod
    @mediabeatpod 2 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    I have to admit that I've never really "got" Russell's comedy but he did a really great job here: perfect balance of letting JP speak, gentle probing and making his own points which were well thought through and eloquent.

    • @GregoryMcStevens
      @GregoryMcStevens ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@CandyMan2001 nah I mean he pokes fun at left and right leaders so I don't think he's 'sold out' but his good news days were the best

    • @Bhearu
      @Bhearu ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GregoryMcStevens Personally disagree as someone who grew up on good news I feel like he's come into his element more within the past half decade or so, the idea he's sold out is silly, beyond a few questionable views on lgbt stuff that kind of opposes Russell's previous statements, I think Jordan peterson is knowledgeable on alot of things especially mental health wise, boiling people down to there worst moment or "take" is a product of a toxic Internet mentality in my opinion

  • @rafezetter8003
    @rafezetter8003 ปีที่แล้ว +531

    When he said "if you can sit down and breath...... there's lots of people that don't have that", I just burst into tears. I'm a 52 yr old man, single for 18 years because of mental health issues after suffering some major sexual, verbal, mental and physical abuse as a child and young teen; but still now after all that and all the struggle that came after and the ongoing issues that are smaller but more manageable - even with that in mind, I'm still healthier than many my age, a small little business of my own, have a roof over my head and some money in the bank (though lockdown used up a lot of it), not a lot by most peoples standards my age, but enough to fund for my daily needs, and some friends to call my own. I have everything I need and more than most, especially with the Ukrainian war going on.
    I should be thankful more often, not to god, because he cannot exist and my life have been as it was - but just "thankful" in general.
    Edit: I'm so very grateful for all the replies and messages, and even more for those that have expressed a feeling of hope, however small, from my words - truth is I have often wondered at "my purpose" in life, as we all often do, with no children, spouse or significant other and few friends whom do not have any form of personal reliance on my continued survival, it would not be too much of an exaggeration to say that were I to die in my sleep tonight, there would be little words or feelings of loss at my passing - but each day I continue to wake up, and occasionally get a message from someone like Chico's Mommy, and I guess that might be my purpose, to show "a life", even one as small and limited as mine, is still possible.

    • @rafezetter8003
      @rafezetter8003 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@hannahreynolds7611 That's very kind of you Hannah Thank you :) Bit by bit, Day by day.

    • @davidhogg657
      @davidhogg657 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Good luck mate. I'm sure anyone who's read your post will wish you well

    • @HauptgefreiterB
      @HauptgefreiterB ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Congratulations on being able to conquer back your life after a really bad start, and appreciating the things that are good in your life. I don't know if the words of a random stranger on the internet mean anything to you, but I was moved by what you wrote, and wish you nothing but happiness and success going forward. Stay strong, battle these mental health demons, and send them back to hell. Sending my thoughts to you.

    • @rafezetter8003
      @rafezetter8003 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@HauptgefreiterB That's so very kind of you and a words of kindness from a stranger are so much more meaningful than from those around us daily, because it takes an act of purpose to take the time to make them known; a purpose not required, but done anyway out of genuine feeling. It's these occasions when Humans show the best of themselves XX. (eh? Somehow I've become a philospher too? I'll take it.) As for the Demons I keep them in a box, sometimes they get out but I've become quite good at corralling them up again - surprisingly earworms turn out to be a very good defensive mechanism to take up the "empty" space the Demons like to inhabit (the place the "bad voices" we all have like to live) when I'm not actively concentrating on something, although LOL, I do get some doozy's on occasion - a few weeks back I had "Duke of Earl" (By Gene Chandler) for a whole day, (and sung by Fran, the annoying, nasally afflicted hooker in the film "man with two brains") as my internal jukebox seems to contain every bit of music I've ever heard, including all the crap / weird stuff. Google "the birdie song" yeah that afflicts me on occasion too, haha.

    • @anvitasheel4203
      @anvitasheel4203 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hope you're doing good. Best wishes.

  • @Rafs-on-the-roof
    @Rafs-on-the-roof 2 ปีที่แล้ว +317

    My respect for Russell has grown exponentially because he was brave enough to talk to Jordan, many people will hate him for it.

    • @willb3486
      @willb3486 2 ปีที่แล้ว +53

      Think about how ridiculous that is for a moment. Very sad times we live in

    • @jimmillward3505
      @jimmillward3505 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      then at least russel is hated by the people of no consequence.....these people dont hate russel or Jordan, they hate themselves thats why they reject the truth's that jordan speaks because it shines a light on their own self destructive nature.

    • @mrblackdx
      @mrblackdx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      The huge gamble and fallacy the far left have ridden on is this idea that JP was a man of the right. The reason why JP resonates and was and continues to be important is actually that his message is against extremism, both right and left. Therefore if he is against the far left, they see an enemy, and they spent years trying to drag his name into the dirt.
      He embodies both a liberal and empirical way of approaching issues and a strong sense of traditional values which (I'll use academic like jargon here) attract a positive message towards religious thinking and the positivity of masculinity.
      "When I saw Jordan Peterson I realised that America just needs a Dad"

    • @drunkenwoodelf
      @drunkenwoodelf 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jimmillward3505 yeah, can't just be that he hates trans people or anything, can't be anything to do with that.

    • @TheDecline99
      @TheDecline99 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      @@drunkenwoodelf he doesn’t hate trans people at all. Do some research instead just talking shit and getting your facts from Twitter.

  • @Alyss93
    @Alyss93 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1069

    Thank you, Russell. I will admit that I was one of those people that had heard about him second-hand and made conclusions. This interview is an important reminder that you don't have to agree with everything someone says, but that doesn't mean they're the worst person on the planet. Thank you for bridging the divide and hosting this interview.

    • @underlord3761
      @underlord3761 2 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      Go research on the accusations against him. They're all lies

    • @lancaster5498
      @lancaster5498 2 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      Have a listen to his lectures from his previous tour. Will change your life, even if you don't agree with everything 🙂

    • @thearmchairjournalist566
      @thearmchairjournalist566 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      This man is so enlightened! Because he’s orating in our current pc culture many bash him but he is so honest about reality and how many twist things for their own benefit while ignoring blatant hypocrisy! This man is brilliant, not everyone’s cup of tea but I think everyone should listen to his opinion.

    • @christyguy59
      @christyguy59 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@thearmchairjournalist566 here he is defending the incredibly racist bell curve with known white naitonalist stefan molyneux th-cam.com/video/iF8F7tjmy_U/w-d-xo.html

    • @gazlives
      @gazlives 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      @@christyguy59 given Molyneux's opinions on race and IQ Peterson was quite measured. no one who works in this field denigrates the veracity of the data, only what conclusions we draw.
      given the data going back 100 years it's a difficult subject to navigate even for the most articulate professional in this field like peterson.

  • @spartacus4715
    @spartacus4715 2 ปีที่แล้ว +175

    Didn't realise that Russell is such a fantastic interviewer. The respect between these 2 is obvious. So great the RH asks a question and then actually allows the interviewee answer. Definitely a career to fall back on if the old stand-up routine doesn't work out :-)

    • @kaivogel253
      @kaivogel253 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      you mean the role of a drooling fanboi? Russell claimed to have read Petersons poorly written "books" and still missed the heaping helping of misogyny, missing citations for any of his generalized claims, the casual promotion of violence and the prescribed apathy in the face of society's problems?

    • @dazza761
      @dazza761 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@kaivogel253 here's the snowflake socialist who can neither understand metaphors or comedy

    • @Paulstrickland01
      @Paulstrickland01 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@kaivogel253 Tell em kai. His mentally ill male without a daddy fan base really do protect him like their father.

    • @benmoses881
      @benmoses881 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Fantastic way he established his bias towards him straight away instead of actually interviewing him

    • @yeetusdeletus3072
      @yeetusdeletus3072 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@kaivogel253 what a fantastic way to wave a big red flag on yourself. Thanks for being the absolute example of what a Tyrant is. Sheesh, you made short work of it people just have to see this.
      And the fact you sift through every comment in the section just to project yourself. Like, damn, give yourself some respect you don't have to reveal yourself to everyone. Lol.

  • @stamperthedooker4510
    @stamperthedooker4510 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This has to be one of the only interviews that I've seen where Dr Peterson has genuinely smiled and laughed more than once. This has to be my favorite

  • @kevingrant2301
    @kevingrant2301 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    These two men talk so much sense and with heartfelt honesty,I'm such an admirer of both of them

  • @edwardflynnef
    @edwardflynnef 2 ปีที่แล้ว +611

    Not gonna lie, that got me & I shed a tear. Fantastic interview, no politics, no "gotcha" attempts, no offence harvesting, just a good, rational & interesting interview.

    • @raoulduke344
      @raoulduke344 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      All his interviews are just how you described. It's the bad interviewers who make it about politics and offence, and Jordan usually deals with those people appropriately.

    • @kaivogel253
      @kaivogel253 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@raoulduke344 by twisting his face into a fist so the anger and hate can shine xD so easy to see through, your liar prophet

    • @raoulduke344
      @raoulduke344 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kaivogel253 "your liar prophet"? He's neither mine nor a liar nor a prophet. He is not full of anger and hate - instead, he uses logic, pragmatism and his intellect to explain his position on certain subjects.
      I really don't know what it is that you're trying to say.

    • @TheAnimaAnimal
      @TheAnimaAnimal ปีที่แล้ว +2

      In all honesty, that's always been Russell's interview strategy. He asks what the person is comfortable with talking about.
      Peterson has dabbled enough in politics, what with spreading falsehoods, toxic and unprofessional behavior. The man isn't even seen as a prominent figure within psychology nor is he a respected one. The only reason why he is here is because he is famous and a controversial figure comparable to Ben Shapiro.

  • @philipstirups3462
    @philipstirups3462 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1156

    This was a really heartfelt interview. You did a fantastic job, Russell.

    • @tpilot_error404
      @tpilot_error404 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Taskmaster brought me here.

    • @Niels357
      @Niels357 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@tpilot_error404 hahaha me too: what is this primitive community called? district 12? back to basic as in build back better? the people on the right in small communities called districts, the people on the left the freaky city audience and there is the global elite's mmmmmm sound to me a lot like ...... ..... free mason 33 russel! right and left elite's don"t exist, they work together towards the same goal! there are only left and right people that is the divide!

    • @Niels357
      @Niels357 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      what is this primitive community called? district 12? back to basic as in build back better? the people on the right in small communities called districts, the people on the left the freaky city audience and there is the global elite's mmmmmm sound to me a lot like ...... ..... free mason 33 russel! right and left elite's don"t exist, they work together towards the same goal! there are only left and right people that is the divide!

    • @GorillaGrodd420
      @GorillaGrodd420 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It was very good. Too many people are more concerned about getting that "Gotcha" moment.

  • @tjlove5471
    @tjlove5471 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I feel this is an honest interview. Hasn’t been edited, thank you so much for putting this out there!

  • @kurluk04
    @kurluk04 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    To get a man on any level to show emotion in an interview is a high level of comfort. Russell did an incredible job with this interview. More intelligent interviews like this would be amazing

    • @chriscunningham8807
      @chriscunningham8807 ปีที่แล้ว

      Russell starting stuttering "C...C...C" and seemed really uncomfortable when JP started crying. An interesting interview with keen, clear observations and comments made by Russell Howard and Jordan Peterson.

  • @alexanderlyon
    @alexanderlyon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5106

    It's been a *_LOOOONNNNG_* time since an interview this good happened on any major network. Podcasts and channels like this do interviews this good _every single day_ and they are making mainstream outlets look like amateurs.
    Also, it's just great to see Peterson out on the circuit again doing talks, on-site interviews, etc. I think this tour will be even more important than the one he did a few years ago. It's like a victory lap.

    • @TheMattjudo26
      @TheMattjudo26 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      The Main stream media are amateurs. I mean look, the word professionalism's root is profess for a reason and the main stream media has long ago started to profess wokeness and other bullshit ideology. They don't profess to bring something worth their customers time to their customers attention. They say they do but that's not the same as professing.. like a falsely accused person would profess their innocence. So yeah, they're amateurs in every since of the word.

    • @Thawhid
      @Thawhid 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Agreeed

    • @eg4848
      @eg4848 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      really hasnt tbh. Theres always you guys in the comment section saying "we NEEEEED more conversations like this" or FINALLYYYY so cringy

    • @wonkylogic
      @wonkylogic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Brilliant assessment. I watched your analysis of Peterson’s communication a few weeks ago, really great. I enioy your analyses, keep them coming.

    • @masterwindu1234
      @masterwindu1234 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      must be American

  • @shredderdenman
    @shredderdenman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +347

    Really impressed with how Russell conducted the interview. Lovey to see Jordan able to sit down, chat and open up.

  • @miklosszabo4551
    @miklosszabo4551 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Jordan Peterson talking about his wife is the most heartwarming thing I've witnessed in a long while.

  • @jeffreysyder8456
    @jeffreysyder8456 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I was genuinely moved by Jordan Peterson's story it brought tears to my eyes

  • @adrianmasters250
    @adrianmasters250 2 ปีที่แล้ว +583

    This was a great interview and I was impressed by Russel's interviewing skills, digging deep in a short time, asking good questions without being confrontational and creating an atmosphere of openness and warmth, really wonderful.

    • @justsomeone5936
      @justsomeone5936 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      They seemed to have already established rapport, Jordan Peterson showed a warmth right off the bat that suggests to me that they've been talking prior to this interview. Of course, it could also just be his standard mode of being, or just how he felt in that moment, but I think in this case, there's something extra there in my opinion.

    • @JTProductions3
      @JTProductions3 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It has been edited

    • @OS-yg9fr
      @OS-yg9fr 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JTProductions3 lol not in the way you're thinking. it's fine. dummy

    • @HeSaidThatHerGyatWasSoOhio
      @HeSaidThatHerGyatWasSoOhio 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have seen Russel Howard ask 5 year old's tougher questions. I am sorry but this was not an interview this was paid advertisement.

    • @justsomeone5936
      @justsomeone5936 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@HeSaidThatHerGyatWasSoOhio Hmm. What do you mean exactly? What would you hope to get out of the interview by hearing those "tougher questions" (and presumably the answers to them), and could you give an example of such questions? Cheers.

  • @dm0016
    @dm0016 2 ปีที่แล้ว +331

    Brilliant interview by Russell. He asked all the right questions and got Jordan to really open up. I don't think I've ever watched him in a better interview.

    • @riddlydiddlyimawantedmanin4442
      @riddlydiddlyimawantedmanin4442 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      check out the ones with theo von

    • @littlelion7820
      @littlelion7820 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      ... and Russel Brand, and Joe Rogan. All great interviews

    • @oismacca
      @oismacca 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Couldn't agree more. Perfect questions and a great interview style.

    • @einheri
      @einheri 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same. I don't think he is funny as a standup comedian, but he seems like he could be a very good interviewer and independent journalist.

  • @Gamerloaders
    @Gamerloaders ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Imagine being the guy always keeping his guard on, and then this breath of fresh air, and he breaks down, well done Russel. And JP's life experiences are educative and motivating. He often gets emotional when someone actually listens to what he says...

  • @sissysalander6150
    @sissysalander6150 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Loved this, always felt RH had some depth to him, this proves it to me. Seeing JP comfortable, laughing, relaxed was a lovely thing to behold. Shed some tears at this one.

    • @JollyOliW
      @JollyOliW ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, for me I don't find Russel very funny but when he does stuff like this I have a lot of respect for him.

  • @JimmyTheGiant
    @JimmyTheGiant 2 ปีที่แล้ว +382

    really lovely to hear more about Jordan's personal life with his marriage, great interview Russell

    • @karenfaulkner5922
      @karenfaulkner5922 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Love Russel👌🏻

    • @Seeker7257
      @Seeker7257 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@VentureHolly Hello. Could you let us know more about one of these "Previous comments"?

    • @elvishpresley185
      @elvishpresley185 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@karenfaulkner5922 holding you accountable for your previous comment, what previous comments should he have held him accountable for?

  • @Benvos
    @Benvos 2 ปีที่แล้ว +458

    Well done Russell, this was important. You’ve done the right thing standing up for honesty and not just blind rage.

    • @kaivogel253
      @kaivogel253 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      the same rage that shows on the lobster prophets face when he's asked about one of his lies? xD yeah right, pretend he looks calm

  • @AngelArtists
    @AngelArtists ปีที่แล้ว +5

    One of the best interviews I've seen of JBP. He looked so relaxed, under no pressure to defend himself & seemed to enjoy himself too. It was just like two mates down the pub having a chat. Well done you!! 😉😉😉

  • @DavidLee-yj4ly
    @DavidLee-yj4ly ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm used to seeing him debating all the time, it's so nice to see him in a discussion where both sides agree and he can talk more about himself. No guard or verbal strategy needed. I Really like him, brought a tear to the eye. All the best to them both

  • @josephniederlander4525
    @josephniederlander4525 2 ปีที่แล้ว +208

    If only journalists conducted interviews in such a compelling way as this. Fantastic dialogue.

  • @aaronsmith7828
    @aaronsmith7828 2 ปีที่แล้ว +98

    Mr Peterson looks like he’s got his light back, just when we needed him the most. What an amazingly emotive interview and a very pleasant surprise.

  • @dibinism
    @dibinism ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It's genuinely amazing that the best interviews these days come from comedians who are willing to listen and yet also have such good questions, journos too often have this attitude that it is their job to catch the subject out on whatever issue and destroy them, which of course only leads them to lock up and be too defensive. Well Done Russell on researching beforehand and going into the interview knowing who the man is. Jordans point on comedians being the canary in the coal mine is spot on.

  • @BloodAndGutsTV
    @BloodAndGutsTV ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow.. never thought you would interview someone like Jordan B Peterson. Respect!

  • @evedotcom
    @evedotcom 2 ปีที่แล้ว +184

    I don’t know Russell well, but this interview made me respect him a lot as an interviewer and a human. The questions about music and dancing with his wife were so lovely. I know most other interviewers would have just left it at Jordan’s teary point and moved on to something else, but Russell questioned further about it :’) I like where his attention was and how genuine this conversation felt.

    • @jonbaxter2254
      @jonbaxter2254 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      he's oddly good at this.

    • @wonkylogic
      @wonkylogic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Well said. I guess what was stand out was Russell’s agenda was to understand the person. Many others have a different agenda (often linked to some aspect of identity politics).

    • @carbon1255
      @carbon1255 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      All of the edgy comedians were removed from the BBC around the time that Russell was brought in, for more puritanical comedy, if such a thing exists. I'd sort of assumed he was one of the woke comedians that have killed tv comedy in the UK, but then again, he doesn't give away his insightfulness in his comedy, only earnestness.

    • @NabsterHax
      @NabsterHax 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@carbon1255 I was also pleasantly surprised to learn Russel Howard had apparently read a lot of Peterson's stuff. I never had any reason to dislike the guy, but I kinda assumed he'd not entertain such a "controversial" figure to be associated with him. Makes me happy.

  • @HIPPOHIPPO84
    @HIPPOHIPPO84 2 ปีที่แล้ว +135

    "We tried to live as if life was still possible" the ability to find the strength to do that is surely immeasurable.

    • @stevegreen243
      @stevegreen243 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Even with drugs he didn't have the strength to do it... it seems

    • @conservativestrawman9837
      @conservativestrawman9837 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@stevegreen243 Great TED talk

  • @fairahzan
    @fairahzan ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a man.. wow. "You need something meaningful to set against suffering"
    What he said about viewing yourself on the outside, you can eventually find something that's curative. That's so hopeful.
    That really resonated with me.. everyone's journey is different and ultimately it's what we take from our trials, our battles and challenges, what we learn from them and use as tools in life going forward.

  • @boahnation9932
    @boahnation9932 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Man I don't know why but every time I see Jordan laugh or smile it just makes me happy and brings a tear to my eye.

    • @carladehaas7866
      @carladehaas7866 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Relief for him, that he doesn't have to always live only in his head, like some sort of an AI robot. ...?

  • @JuanSanchez-qp1xp
    @JuanSanchez-qp1xp 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Jordan saved my life ….
    Thanks Jordan
    And to anyone out there dealing with stuff.
    You will get through it

  • @NamesNicco
    @NamesNicco 2 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    That suit is stella.

    • @kaivogel253
      @kaivogel253 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      nice facade for the nothing inside it.

  • @mariannebarrett358
    @mariannebarrett358 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    It’s so heartwarming to see Dr Peterson’s real emotions and passion for subjects he talks about, what a man!

  • @okahhj55
    @okahhj55 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Really happy with Russel for doing this. More people need to actually listen to him.

  • @piecesofu9054
    @piecesofu9054 2 ปีที่แล้ว +536

    It really amazes me how any person, woman, or man...could look at this man crying genuine tears and think that is weakness. I think he is so strong...even if he doesn't think so himself. He's been through hell and came back as a survivor.

    • @MonkeyDIvan
      @MonkeyDIvan ปีที่แล้ว +21

      I don't think crying is representative of weakness, but in his case it surely is. How come you people all follow this devout liar? He's made a career off lying about Bill-C16 and fearmongering and people still believe the things he has to say? He's quick to judge people and tell them to clean their room when evidenced with good points, meanwhile his life is more in ruins than the people he critizises. He's a genuinely sad and pathetic man and I feel sorry for him. Yes his tears were real - that doesn't mean much however. Even killers can cry.

    • @aj8895
      @aj8895 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      @@MonkeyDIvan have you read his books? Or just drafted a opinion based clips, memes you saw on your tube shorts or tik tok?

    • @ZombieChris1
      @ZombieChris1 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      @@MonkeyDIvan His life is in ruins, nice to see the compassion there, his family suffer from depression, his wife was diagnosed with terminal cancer and was told she had a limited time left, he was given pills to help cope with the stress, and became addicted to them and almost died getting off them, regardless of what you think about his politics hes a human being

    • @angrykoala1516
      @angrykoala1516 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well people like Jordan Peterson bully trans and gay people and hurt them and make their lives a misery. He is not a good person.

    • @kaivogel253
      @kaivogel253 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Peterson is famous for crying on camera. He does that to create emotional responses in you mindless drones. And you fall for it like absolute suckers xD

  • @HuwEvans.
    @HuwEvans. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +319

    This man has helped me and so many others in ways he'll never know. In a world of increasing division and chaos, JP is a constant source of logic and calmness.

    • @pete3701
      @pete3701 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      hahahahah nonce

    • @TomGB-81
      @TomGB-81 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@pete3701 The lefty TH-cam juice bucket is strong among you. I've replied to you a few times yet my comments keep getting auto deleted by the website. Oh what a horrific person I am.

    • @HuwEvans.
      @HuwEvans. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@pete3701 You've been reported Peter

    • @pete3701
      @pete3701 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TomGB-81 yeah sorry pal i don't debate nonces

    • @Competitive_Antagonist
      @Competitive_Antagonist 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I love how he makes no expectations for people to find happiness with their suffering. He talks about accepting the tragedy of life and still finding something in it to live for. This is so refreshing compared with all the sunshine and rainbows crowd of self-help gurus. He's from a different political perspective to me, so I disagree with him on some areas. Though his rules for life appear to be good rules to live by, even though they won't be the only answer for everyone, they at least provide a good foundation for growth.

  • @luciamarston8804
    @luciamarston8804 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    LOVE YOU JORDAN. ❤️ from 🇬🇧

  • @debbyleiper8367
    @debbyleiper8367 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Golden humility and honesty. ❤️

  • @Brigada91RealBriggy
    @Brigada91RealBriggy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +896

    what I took away from this interview is that even a fully skilled psychologist, who learned how the minds of people usually work, can fall into the abyss.
    And I am so happy that he beat the darkness. It is always a rocky road to get back. That means, for everyone who is struggling out there, keep going. Survive a day at a time. Sort your mind out. Put all the pieces in your mind together and watch the sun eventually rise again.
    Mental health is a serious thing and too many people think, they are alone with their struggle. No, you are not. Someone was there before you, someone is right there like you and someone has passed that point. Either on a good or bad note. But you can make it out of it. Open up, talk to someone you trust, get back up. Life is tough. But you can make it. You need to be sick and tired of the suffering and fight it. YOU CAN MAKE IT.

    • @joestasitunes
      @joestasitunes 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      This comment hit different. Thank you

    • @MegaMerdeux
      @MegaMerdeux 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Yes, doctors do get sick as well. Nobody is immune to depression, what counts is getting up

    • @DrBigFMC
      @DrBigFMC 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Well said.

    • @michaelhansen8959
      @michaelhansen8959 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @Brigada
      Fighting a depression too. Once a while I look at some videos that involves Dokter Peterson. But this one overwhelmed me. Felt alot of empathy and respect for both because of them being honest and themselves.

    • @estikenal3078
      @estikenal3078 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Awesome comment mate

  • @gavla3550
    @gavla3550 2 ปีที่แล้ว +405

    Fantastic interview Russell. Was respectful to his pain. Actually teared up. Glad he is on the up now. 👍🏻

    • @TS-hr7nv
      @TS-hr7nv 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tocolitic echo chambers are dangerous

    • @ch4z_bucks
      @ch4z_bucks 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TS-hr7nv Agreed which is why I'm glad that these 2 talk about the importance of disagreement in a healthy society.

  • @Mr3DBob
    @Mr3DBob ปีที่แล้ว +1101

    This interview helped me to accept and integrate Jordan Peterson's philosophical views. I was put off by the rumours and second or third hand characterizations about him. I'm gladly corrected and enlarged by this new information. Save our children from click bait mind death.

    • @theGodfather5870
      @theGodfather5870 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Right?! Thank you, brother! I have held on to a book of his for one of my closest friends who is also going through a GRUELING time, just because I know they have likely only heard the lie, and I don't want to risk exacerbating their pain in any way.

    • @spartan246
      @spartan246 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Do your own research. Its a great rule of thumb.

    • @royw-g3120
      @royw-g3120 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      “Click bait mind death” sounds like a fantastic death metal band!

    • @highestsettings
      @highestsettings ปีที่แล้ว +11

      That makes me really happy to hear that.
      Please, do what you can to convince those second and third party people that they've misjudged him. If you watch and read what he has to say, it is immensely clear that his main message is that everyone has the potential to do something amazing, and there's nothing more worthwhile than the pursuit of that. He's only controversial if you want to imagine that he is.
      Well unless you're far left or far right of course, then everything he says will be controversial to you. Because he's pretty adamant that you should take as much personal responsibility for the problems in your life as possible, and that's not really what radicals do.

    • @bink865
      @bink865 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yeah he's a good egg

  • @Boylieboyle
    @Boylieboyle ปีที่แล้ว +4

    My respect for Russel Howard went up infinite-fold from this. Kudos.

  • @nicosmind3
    @nicosmind3 2 ปีที่แล้ว +251

    I haven't liked Russell for years, but seeing how open he's being here, seeing him acting like a decent human being and not trying to twist every word and statement out of context, has given me a lot more respect for him. And dare say even opened me up to being a fan again. Subscribed!

    • @toperic02
      @toperic02 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      I think RH is a rubbish comedian but I thought he handled this interview commendably. The problem with most of the comments on here are that they emanate from those who already have a pre fixed agenda, who hang their views on a Right or Left hook; without which they would have no independent thought. So they hear something JP says, and because it doesn't slot into their world view, they dismiss it.

    • @nicosmind3
      @nicosmind3 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@toperic02 not just all that though I agree with you, there's "thought" leaders who have pre-subscribed narratives and responses to practically anything. And idiots on mass absorb them and belch them back out like they're dropping truth bombs. And they may even realise themselves that they're talking nonsense, but they've been given a formula that they think will silence someone, make that person appear bad while making them appear moral. And they also hope what they're saying will convince others who can't or won't think.
      I used to like the terms zombies and sheep when it comes to those type of people, but NPCs really nails it. They're phantom mud slingers. Some think they're actually throwing mud. Others hope we don't notice their hands are empty

    • @toperic02
      @toperic02 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@nicosmind3 Yep, binary thinking is prominent and the frightening thing about it is that not only can these simple folk now voice their non opinions anonymously through social media but they actually believe its their own thoughts.

    • @StuartTheDrummerman
      @StuartTheDrummerman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same really, but after watching this well done Russell, he and Jordan are great People :)

    • @l_j_c_5397
      @l_j_c_5397 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Out of interest, why do you not like Russell as a comedian?

  • @jdstarek
    @jdstarek 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Jordan looks better than ever, glad to see him doing so well.

  • @JacksterDude12
    @JacksterDude12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of the most engaging Jordan Peterson interviews i've watched! By Russell Howard, no less! I still miss Good News from time to time.

  • @silviacastle4980
    @silviacastle4980 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This interview gives us glimpse of Dr. Peterson's true emotional depth and what a deeply soulful person he is. This makes me fall in love with what a beautiful human being he is!

  • @MrGirthzilla
    @MrGirthzilla 2 ปีที่แล้ว +177

    Watching Jordan try and control his emotions when he speaks about his wife and her suffering really resonates with me. It's hard to really compose yourself when something horrible happens. It's mainly why I suffer in my own mind. Sometimes it's okay to blurt out, Jordan. You keep up the great work that you do and inspire young men all over the world. You're an absolute idol.

    • @chucknorris6078
      @chucknorris6078 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Nice one Mr Girthzilla

    • @gwynetharmour3341
      @gwynetharmour3341 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I wonder how his wife felt when he wrote in his book when he was strung out on barbs, eh? maybe you should have made your bed, eh?

    • @JonathanS344
      @JonathanS344 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@gwynetharmour3341 ?

    • @EVSmith-by9no
      @EVSmith-by9no 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @Gwyneth Armour That’s pretty mean-spirited. Why would want to be a negative influence on the world? Evil is accumulative and it often starts with those being deliberately uncharitable.

    • @MrJohnnysaintjohn
      @MrJohnnysaintjohn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@gwynetharmour3341 You sound like a miserable person. I sincerely hope that you find peace and happiness.

  • @jackpiggott5258
    @jackpiggott5258 2 ปีที่แล้ว +255

    This interview is so underrated and truly captivating to see two people converse on a human level. Compared to JP other interviews this is amazing to see a more human side of JP and even Russell Howard. More of this. More respect for good journalism and being prepared to talk without bias but curiosity as well as insight into human physiology!

    • @rrushill
      @rrushill 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Jordan Beterson

    • @lunarwuffy5299
      @lunarwuffy5299 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Of course you enjoyed this. This was a complete piece of fluff. Not once did Russel bring up any of the batshit crazy ideas Peterson has.

    • @chilli-iceolive-abode2447
      @chilli-iceolive-abode2447 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I've always wondered what is the other way for humans to converse if not on a human level?

    • @nowun6043
      @nowun6043 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @James Williams There are none, the guy you're replying to knows it and repeats this crap ad infinitum like a good little tool

    • @AM-iz5cs
      @AM-iz5cs 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@lunarwuffy5299 Stay mad furry

  • @PUBHEAD1
    @PUBHEAD1 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    It is lovely to see Jordan emotional and vulnerable. His love for his wife is so apparent and it is nice to see an emotional side to a an intelligent and logical man.

  • @Soth021
    @Soth021 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Tears in a interview is brave. I had tears with fri nds and it was a great step, and everyone understood. And they open up too. Great experience.

  • @PerringtonBear
    @PerringtonBear 2 ปีที่แล้ว +91

    Really appreciate having the balls to put this man in an interview, completely flying in the face of any hate you may receive as a result. Thank you

  • @foxbat51
    @foxbat51 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1936

    This is actually quite important for Russell of all people to do, given his audience. Well done. I don't agree with this man on all points, but hearing what he has to say gives me a better understanding and gets me out of my potential echo chamber.

    • @duderyandude9515
      @duderyandude9515 2 ปีที่แล้ว +66

      Thank you. I was coming here to comment that. Although I recognise the dangers of echo chambers, humans are naturally drawn to them and find that outside of echo chambers can be ‘uncomfortable’ which is weird when you consider that if you were confident in your beliefs, scrutiny shouldn’t make you tremor.

    • @Sina-aka-potatosupreme
      @Sina-aka-potatosupreme 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Exactly my approach. Having different opinions and hearing different arguments are the only way to broaden your view on the world, but for many people it is difficult to break out of their own bubble because they don't even know they are in one. Peterson has controversial views, and I disagree with his opinions more often than that I agree with them, but that has nothing to do with him as a person. I don't know him... I can't judge his person. I can only judge his opinions and his actions, but independent from the person.

    • @gabrielmoreira5580
      @gabrielmoreira5580 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      The problem is not difference of opinions but is related with the fact that some people are acting on those views and trying to destroy the personal freedom or take individuals rights of certain groups of individuals going from attacking women's rights to LGBTQ.

    • @BuildinWings
      @BuildinWings 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      When the gun is in your face, tell us about your lofty ideals.

    • @raylouis7013
      @raylouis7013 2 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      @@BuildinWings who has a gun in your face? That kind of violent rhetoric is never appropriate.

  • @regretfulowl721_2
    @regretfulowl721_2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wow not only is Russell howard a great comedian but also a fantastic interviewer

  • @ozqadir913
    @ozqadir913 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Good interview. When a person (JP) is battling his own demons but still has the compassion to tour so he can help others is, well, humbling. What a great man.

  • @vanzahn
    @vanzahn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +289

    It's a bit of revelation for me hearing Dr Peterson confess that when he was in the depths of depression he couldn't handle the sensory overload of music. I experienced this last year after a major life shock and I've been a DJ for over 25 years so for me it was a particularly alienating experience, especially given that none of my friends could relate. I was too emotionally and mentally exhausted and sensitive to hear anything that might trigger deep melancholy. Thank you for this video Russell. Superb stuff.

    • @ivanad6199
      @ivanad6199 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Same here, I wasn't able to listen to music at all!

    • @jonnylumberjack6223
      @jonnylumberjack6223 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Weirdly, the only music I could listen to after a major bereavement was the '69 Elvis comeback. Still don't really understand why. It didn't spoil it for me either, I can still happily listen to it. Perhaps it was the simplicity of it, there is nothing challenging about the songs or performance, it's pretty pure entertainment. Dunno.

    • @CJ-ft9yo
      @CJ-ft9yo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes, it can be too over encompassing for your mind, especially when music speaks to you deeply, for me it sounds unbearably beautiful in a very harsh world if that makes sense

    • @vanzahn
      @vanzahn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@CJ-ft9yo completely

    • @CJ-ft9yo
      @CJ-ft9yo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@vanzahn I really hope you are doing well - you write so beautifully xx

  • @superpantman
    @superpantman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    Russel, i'm not going to pretend i'm your biggest fan, I watch your stuff every now and again. This interview with Jordan was amazing and your professionalism shone through. Thank you for this interview.

  • @philly9872
    @philly9872 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I like this guy...more and more I hear from him.

  • @danielwhyatt3278
    @danielwhyatt3278 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I really appreciated this interview. We should really do more things like these with many other different types of people in the future. Actually interviewing people as real life ‘people’. This is another area where Russell can shine.

  • @el-bk6tw
    @el-bk6tw 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    He loves his wife so much. With every video I've watched I think he's cried every time he talks about her. It's utterly beautiful xx

  • @jrfoster1980
    @jrfoster1980 2 ปีที่แล้ว +955

    I'm not generally a fan of Russell's stand up, but this was a great interview. Solid heartfelt questions where he actually listened to the prior answer (which is rare in interviewers these days). Good stuff!

    • @GeorgeZacharopoulos
      @GeorgeZacharopoulos 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Why is it you feel the need to say something as shitty as your opinion on his standup before you praised this video? It's such a toxic statement you pass off as a compliment

    • @NameName-wf7cb
      @NameName-wf7cb 2 ปีที่แล้ว +92

      @@GeorgeZacharopoulos Probably as a qualifier to show that he isn't some zealot that blindly loves everything RH does. Also it's not shitty to say that you're not a fan of a person's work

    • @GeorgeZacharopoulos
      @GeorgeZacharopoulos 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@NameName-wf7cb no that's total crap. It isn't like he watched a comedy clip and said oh normally I'm not into your comedy but this clip has proven otherwise.
      It's a completely different setting, RH's material is totally irrelevant to this interview.
      This is just knocking down with one hand to build with the other.
      Just pay the compliment without having to criticize at the same time.
      It's like telling a model who is also a doctor that "I don't normally find you attractive but well done on this diagnosis".

    • @GeorgeZacharopoulos
      @GeorgeZacharopoulos 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @Bluescore De'La'vieyeah well the notion is too subtle for you to get it, especially if you never created anything in your life

    • @freqeist
      @freqeist 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ..he spoke, only when he needed to and that is a bit of skill, I`m a counsellor (person centred) and I still learnt something from this.

  • @kathowed
    @kathowed ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Top marks to you both! So much courage, compassion and good old common-sense!

  • @eddyquik
    @eddyquik 2 ปีที่แล้ว +261

    Absolutely brilliant, human and real interaction. What a blessing to have witnessed this discussion.

  • @flavioramos6104
    @flavioramos6104 2 ปีที่แล้ว +505

    One of the best conducted interviews I have ever watched. The amount of empathy and ability to listen and to pose the questions with such respect even facing a person that many people do not fancy. Great work and amazing to watch.

    • @rantymcrant-pants9536
      @rantymcrant-pants9536 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Watch more.
      This is very well conducted.

    • @saturnista5510
      @saturnista5510 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Wtf are you on about.....

    • @auralacruz2616
      @auralacruz2616 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      It was a total softball interview.

    • @saturnista5510
      @saturnista5510 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@auralacruz2616 I couldnt even get through it, Russell is so uneducated and lacks common sense or actual opinions of his own on anything.

    • @tonyjenkins7156
      @tonyjenkins7156 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@saturnista5510 well aren't you just proving to the world what was discussed.

  • @aengusk3313
    @aengusk3313 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Russell is always open minded & empathetic with his guests regardless of what the public wants him to think of them

  • @jodytooke3938
    @jodytooke3938 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Great interview Russell, personally listening to Jordans lectures and reading his books changed my life for the better. I had no direction, was miserable had a drink and drug problem and 2 years later I have a family and another baby on the way.. I feel so lucky I really do owe this man so much and I doubt I'm not the only one

    • @hIbeRniAnfc-od2iw
      @hIbeRniAnfc-od2iw ปีที่แล้ว

      Can I ask what age you where when you managed to change your life after reading and listening to this man’s lectures? I’ve just started and I’m 32, have lost my family and struggling with alcohol and depression badly just now. I do want to change I’m just worried it’s maybe to late

    • @maxelliott0140
      @maxelliott0140 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hIbeRniAnfc-od2iw I don’t think it’s ever too late to change and especially not at 32 with so much longer left of life. Hope you are well

  • @DAC322
    @DAC322 2 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    Well done Russell, letting this great man just be, no tricks

    • @educateme8455
      @educateme8455 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Wank. Absolute.wank.

    • @DAC322
      @DAC322 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @James Coleman I’m a fan and this is an opinion. If you disagree, fine

  • @lilgit9969
    @lilgit9969 2 ปีที่แล้ว +170

    The way he speaks about his wife, you can tell just how deep his love for her runs. I absolutely adore Jordan Peterson, he reminds me very much of my husband. What an absolutely brilliant interview, touching on things I never knew before such as him liking the band Arcade Fire. Jordan Peterson is one of those very rare types of people, and we need more people like him in the world.

    • @neonwired4978
      @neonwired4978 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      what? hateful bigots?

    • @DeanoMac29
      @DeanoMac29 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      @@neonwired4978 For context, I sit on the left of politics. But Jordan Peterson isn't a hateful bigot. He's a person with different views to you and you don't like it. If anything, you're being hateful and a bigot here.

    • @neonwired4978
      @neonwired4978 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@DeanoMac29 no, he is a hateful bigot, he has persistently proven his prejudices and lies time and time again. This isn't in question. The only people defending him are his fellow bigots. What you describe is literally the fallacy of tolerance.

    • @akillersandwich8360
      @akillersandwich8360 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@neonwired4978 you ok?

    • @kreatorkrazy2423
      @kreatorkrazy2423 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@neonwired4978 On top of asking "How?", I should add that even if you held certain information regarding said prejudices and lies, other people may not, and thus in defending them they are not necessarily "fellow bigots". You're assuming that others have the same knowledge of him that you do. Unless of course you were being hyperbolic about the "only" people defending him being fellow bigots

  • @petelewis6920
    @petelewis6920 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What an incredible interview. Thank you.

  • @nickrose8251
    @nickrose8251 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love JP, I hope he stays healthy for a long time and his family/friends..we need him! You can tell he's actually relaxed in this interview because he's not being misrepresented for once..it's nice too see..I have great respect for both these guys, first time knowing about Russel..

  • @giordanorodrigues
    @giordanorodrigues 2 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    I've watched a lot of JP's interviews, and he never ceases to amaze me. What an incredible person!

  • @tayalcu6750
    @tayalcu6750 2 ปีที่แล้ว +168

    He is unapologetically himself, in every moment, and unabashedly human in letting his emotions come and go as they please. I'm so happy he is feeling better. He is one person, that I have never met, that I genuinely wonder about weekly and hope he is happy and doing ok. So much to admire in Jordan, I want to be like him.

    • @thl205
      @thl205 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I wouldn’t aspire to be like him. Being a drug addict hooked on benzodiazepines because of panic attacks from an all-meat diet that you promoted to millions doesn’t sound like fun.

    • @lewisw9527
      @lewisw9527 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@thl205 couldn't possibly have to do with his wife's cancer diagnosis

    • @cam0875
      @cam0875 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@thl205 Who would you like to aspire to be?

    • @thl205
      @thl205 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@cam0875 I think the concept of modelling oneself on a “hero” is outdated. Human beings are complex, with good and bad features. The creation of “hero myths” is often very imaginative, and often those very heroes would shy away from fans trying to emulating, preferring instead that people do some learning and develop their own moral code.

    • @cam0875
      @cam0875 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@thl205 Are you saying that you are your own inspiration? I'm just not sure if you answered my question or not.

  • @theGodfather5870
    @theGodfather5870 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Legit cried pretty constantly through this. Thank you so much for allowing the man to be real. Much love and respect to you all from the Misty Mountains of North Carolina 💜🙏😁

  • @SawItComingNot
    @SawItComingNot ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have never clicked with Russell Howard. This interview is epic and important in today's society. All respect to Russell and Jordan

  • @kristian87uk52
    @kristian87uk52 2 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    Of all the Jordan Peterson interviews I'v seen, this has to be one of the best. Big fan of both these, guys - what a joy to watch, could have watched them talk for an hour or two.