When Russel gave Bill facts that goes again set the narr/ative he has been fed he will not accept. I agree with Bill on some issues but he hasn't changed. He is still the same lib/eral. That is how they are, they will not accept facts that go against what they have been told.
@@The_Maze_Is_Not_Meant_For_You - So TRUE- he is a baby man and a major narc. What keeps so many ppl in the dark is how he covers it up w/ his humor. Super charm and humor covers up a lot of sins and most ppl fall for it.
Bill never lets an opportunity to go by to explain that he's all grown up and happy even without a wife and kids even though no one is arguing with him about it.
Might have something to do with the fact that people with kids never stfu about how great it is and often get triggered when someone decides to go the other way.
Bill...big difference between enjoying & being hedonistic and being ADDICTED. Russell is very astute and if you would just LISTEN you might learn a few things. Also Russell is Spiritual and embodies so many qualities.
Bill you’re so shallow. Time to say 👋 👋. You’re beyond boring , childish. The people you’re interviewing are far above you intelligence and social/ emotional intelligence. They’re dumbing down 💯just to chat in your narco cave.
It was impressive how Russell was able to keep bringing the conversation back to a meaningful, thoughtful provoking level. Maher kept trying to degrade and devalue under the guise "nobody knows" and "conspiracy theories." Gained even more appreciation for the inner work Russell has done. People throw him punches and he keeps coming back to the bigger problems, corruption and suffering
Russell's depth of humanity is amazing. Bill Maher can't see it/doesn't understand it/doesn't like it/doesn't have a clue. It's remarkable really the difference between these 2 souls.
When Bill is faced with facts that he doesn’t like, he turns into a child throwing insults and then shuts down the conversation. Every. Time. Does he ever read anything outside of the scripts written for him for his show? The man is as phony as a three dollar bill. A total fraud.
Bill is a rich yuppie douche whom couldn't give a shit about the everyday person, when he said "Nobody goes out on the street's, I'd know" then refers to people whom work in NBC and are on high incomes. He actually thinks they're the "Everyday" person😂
thats exactly what I saw in this video. One man who jumps on the Band Wagons and Cheerleads from the sidelines(bill marh) and The other man who is the Quarterback (Russel) for the Schools Varsity Team, doing hours of research on next weeks opponent throughout the week, finding weaknesses, and understanding the path to victory.
Good one! What's left of his brains! When he started saying eating meat is bad for you I knew he wasn't as smart as he thinks he is! He needs to eat some beef! I was a very ill vegetarian for years and went Carnivore and it saved my life! @meatheals
I never thought I'd say this but Russell Brand is a man to be admired and emulated. Lived a true human experience and has come out of it more enlightened and thoughtful. Forget the wrapping, read a transcript of just about anything he says these days, brilliant.
@Rick D... You're easily persuaded aren't you. Brand usually sounds like a braying idiot. Especially on his own show. His sit down with Bill Maher goes somewhat better. Up until the point where he goes full-on Putin apologist. Which doesn't surprise me. He does that quite a bit whenever I've had the misfortune to encounter his own TH-cam nonsense. But I guess people like you don't care about the fact that he seems to be ok with a murderous thug who decided to invade a neighbouring sovereign country unprovoked. You somehow think Brand's opinion on this matter should be overlooked. Or, worse, emulated. A sad state of affairs. Sheeple abound.
Totally agree and a great inspiration to show how even if your life is in the dumps it is not over until it is over and it is possible to make positive changes. Having said that not sure he would/could have made those changes without his MTV money......but shows it is possible and few people whould have expected THIS Russel Brand was even possible when he was in his addiction phase. I recommend watching some of his old MTV footage. He was kinda ass-ish.
Russel has really done some amazing self work. His self knowledge and humility is refreshing. I enjoy listening to his thoughts on existence and I love how he explains his stance without alienating opposing viewpoints. He’s a model of unification. That says a lot.
Russell, How in the hell did you suffer this interview. I stopped it within minutes. Can't even listen to this bs. My, have my tastes changed over the years.
I’ve found since rediscovering Russell last year, that he gracefully handles 99% of ass-hatry that goes on in his presence and sometimes even aimed right at him! I sat down to watch this only because I wanted to see more evidence of who he (Russell) is. I was not disappointed.
Man Bill has become such a straight up barstool philosopher. He's making arguments that you usually hear from self-important 15 year olds in a high school cafeteria.
Imagine inviting an addict on your show then spending the entire time trying to convince him that his addiction was great and he must just be remembering it wrong
Notice how he started the conversation with normal negativity about a person, such as lifestyle. That sets up what you are saying, belittling the person first and foremost to set up the audience to not take the person seriously. Bills just went through all the Hollywood bubble takimg points.
This is painful watching a total clown like mahr addressing a brilliant mind and talking about p**sy , drugs and how superior he feels being single and fra kly so ignorant. Brutal.
Hearing Bill Mahar pontificate on Tibetan Buddhism and culture sitting in his comfy chair stoned and drunk without knowing a thing about it, was let us say very enlightening.
he is entitled to his opinion I think they both were able to agree to disagree on most points but I do think Bill was pointing the finger a bit more than Russell was ...Russell is now less about trying to prove he is right .......I think Bill still likes to think he is
When one knows, one doesn't know, and when one doesn't , then and only one may, and then extend it by enquiring what he has read by reading many leathered bound books of great writers of intelligence. Then, one may ask what intelligence ? What is the difference between ego and intellect.
To be honest, Buddhism only comes into play for those that wants total control over others. Either let people do they're thing or talk about the monks, never the two
Russell now is a person who has gone through so much crap and is actually LEARNED and keeps learning from it. He sees the world so much clearly. This level of consciousness is amazing!! And just how his thought process is...I'm in awe!
Russell don't let anyone or anything stop you and your intelligence Your spirit and humanity is spot on with the facts and how they affect the normal folks.thank you.
@@le6870 Everybody here complains that Bill doesn't shut up and keeps interrumpting his guests (it's up to oneself to tell wether it's actually that or informal colloquial chatting like between mates). This time I thought that if Russel actually had that time to expose and explain it's because Bill was genuinely interested. It's rare for a guest to have that silence from Bill, and I'm certain it was out of respect. If he was annoyed enough he would've argued more than he actually did.
@@le6870 Maher was much more childish. Russell has done a great deal of maturing and has a wisdom that Maher seems too far gone to gain, he seems shallow.
Russell has a way of speaking that just paints a picture. His phrases are so well put together that even out of context, they are like music. "Grasping at the divine." Who says that!?! Love this man.
Yeah he's definitely a wordsmith! He has a true grasp of the English language, and how to arrange it to deliver a true picture in you're mind of his point and stance. Bill is that much of a dunce he didn't understand half of the word's in Russell's vocabulary, and when this happens he chuckles like he understood.
Russell is amazingly articulate. He is erudite and informed and he genuinely earned Bill's fickle attention. He defended his spiritual position beautifully. Best Club Random I've seen. Loved it.
My goodness, Russel went from being a goofy actor to an Intellectual Titan and one of my favorite modern day voices in the world. What an evolution this guy has had. And he believes in true recovery from drugs and alcohol which I can get behind for myself as well.
The most intelligent people tend to be funny and even goofy, childish even. But as they get older they start thinking/talking more about more and more things. I speak from personal experience, mind you ;)
It is so amazing when Bill invites a guest like Russell and doesn't listen, but tries to remake Russell according to his (Bill's) standards. I only watch this because Russell is a guest.
Yeah Bill is a spiritual dunce. Just so in love with his own dumb voice, doesn't take a second to realise the man in front of him has decades of maturity and knowledge to offer him.
I am with you, it usually, not always, looks to me as if Bill might be a bit of an immovable object. It's ok with me if he choses to be that way, that's his choice but let's not kid ourselves into believing he is always objective. This is the definition of objectivity that I'm reaching for "freedom from bias"; under this definition I am not objective - I have a bias but I own up to it.
It's quite revealing. Bill's obviously off his face probably just on alcohol prior to the interview, big mistake. Russell instead of pointing it out, or being particularly offended, he's now wise enough to let it pass.
Yeah I mean that life sounds great. It would be great for a weekend once a year. But if you live that life it's a very sad lonely existence. I know the drugs part and I assume the sex would end up the same. The first couple times you do drugs it's amazing. Withing weeks you're just chasing your tail to feel normal. You don't get high you just end up taking so many drugs you pass out or become a zombie.
Brand indirectly, tho probably purposefully, pushes Mahar's button by associating drugs/sex with what an adolescent thrives for... making me wonder if he was probably also deliberately clipping away at Bill's penis, represented by the cigar, representing Bill's adolescent values... perhaps I am reading too much into the cigar thing (thanx Freud) but its just the type of clipping thing that a genius (Brand) who observes many levels might work with
This was like watching a genius mathematician try to explain trigonometry to a 3 year old. Props to Russell for dealing with Bill's stupidity and immaturity with such class and grace. I would have lost my shit and put the cigar out on Bill's forehead!!
Me too! I couldn’t stomach watching more than 15 minutes.. so admire Brand, enlightened, brilliant, a very deep thinker and eloquent speaker.. And then there’s Bill, a perpetual adolescent
Why do you guys are so angry with Bill? What did he say wrong? They are not debating they just chilling and have a good time both of them is fucking legends.
This gave me a lot more respect for Russell Brand, the guy really is passionate about what he talks about and doesn't get distracted by compliments and irrelevant arguments
The last thing you want from someone talking is passion - you want carefully considered opinion, logic and reason. That's why he still says stupid shit, same as ever.
@@sunnyjim1355 You just described the entire modern day liberal or democratic party which is exactly why Bill is having issues with the left; they're passionate about legislating emotions and unpopular opinions and incapable of using logic and reasoning etc . Russell is passionate last, he uses logic, reasoning, critical thinking while also being passionate. It's possible to do all of the above and that's why RB's following grows by the day.
Watching this it seems like Bill has only matured in age . . . In a lot of ways he's still a hedonistic adolescent who's main concerns are his own pleasure and comfort. Russell was the same way, when he was young. But he became a man and put away childish things.
it's great to see someone so expanded in their thinking, so eloquent ..speak with Bill, who is so rigid and caustic in his views. Love the rapid fire of Russell's mind pitted against his limited range.
Spot on!! Maher can't even comprehend the ideas that RB throws out there. Just a tool....towing the party line. Ironically, political parties being one of the things RB has transcended beyond.
@@skooziegirl Absolutely! So well said. It was refreshing to watch Russell fluidly and effortlessly just bring more of a higher mind into the room. And Bill has been so negative and angry for such a very long time now.
Russell is at a TOTALLY different level than bill. it is nice that he tried to have a meaningful conversation. the viewers appreciate you, Russell. you are a beautiful, open spirit. continue to bloom and grow.
For me, hedonism just make sense. Maximize pleasure and minimize pain. Just makes sense. Although I also think it's important to search out meaning as well.
This conversation is like oil and water. I feel like Bill was trying to pollute the clean, refreshing water that Russell has flowing peacefully. Russell has a great deal of patience and gave him grace.
I see brand being more objective and truthful. Bill is still bill just more center now but he only wants to hear what he wants to say. It is embarrassing as an American lol contradictions and hypocrisy
Russell you have come a long way and it is commendable your transformation. Very inspiring to many young men. I see an intelligent, outspoken and caring man acknowledging our Creator and the power of love for our fellowmen. I can not say the same for Bill, in many ways, he refuses to mature . He is inevitably JUST aging.
I love the first 10 minutes when Russel talks about addiction and the glamour of fame and spirituality and Bill just looks at him with vacant eyes. He just doesn't understand how there could be anything beyond sex and drugs.
Or he is old enough to accept life for what it is and is able to take pleasure from the simple things in life instead of wallowing in self-righteous criticism of superficial cultural values like a pretentious Eng. Lit grad student.
@@cptpepper7731 or he is getting to the end of the road and doesn't really love the emptiness he feels. Bill doth protest too much. His opener 9 times out of 10 is so ya your into that marriage crap right ? lol His example of Rod Stewart hit the nail on the head. The image of a 70 something rocker who never grew up... is exactly why most people at some point likely should.
Bill is a great conversationalist and comedian, but it's a sad commentary on contemporary society that someone as lacking in imagination, introspection, general knowledge, curiosity, or any inkling of underlying philosophical problems . . . . nevertheless is supposed to be an intellectual. Bill's got a sharp tongue and can make some interesting points about politics, but I still feel like he's basically got the mind of a pothead teenager who hasn't read a challenging book for the past twenty years and is basically a philistine when confronted with higher works of thought or art.
@@chaddesrosiers1107 I love how religious people just can't believe that someone can be happy without god. I'm guessing you're religious from your self-righteous and judgmental comment but of course I could be wrong.
@@cptpepper7731 sound like a typical angry god hating hedonistic narcissist lol yall are typical contradict yourselves often as liberals usually do lol telling everyone “do what you want its your life” while simultaneously bashing people who dont want to partake in superficial extremes
Who would have thought that Russell would do an American tour on all our political shows and always end up the most enlightened and mature person in the room each and every time? It’s fun to watch
Bill made himself look foolish, he's sitting in front of a man who has reached self awareness near Guru level and he still defends a shallow, hedonistic and empty lifestyle. A true 80's era American Liberal. His misguided idea of "Freedom" is being able to take part in self destructive and gluttonous practice with no judgement for it. The classic selfish Atheist stereotype. "I MAKE THE EMPTY GESTURE OF SAYING I SUPPORT GAY MARRIAGE, SO I MUST BE A GOOD PERSON!" Simultaneously adding nothing of value to society, or even their own life.
I'm so impressed by Rusell. Never seen him listen so much. He has now become an observer. I've been watching him for a long time. He's always been hyperactive. This is not only hilarious, but so real. I can see his soul settling down now and I can see his wisdom blossoming.
He sees bill as a child. Just so immature as a human. No experience as a person. He’s never been through anything compared to Russell. Just putting him in his place. Listening. Being composed. Restricted. Let him dig his own grave.
20 years. That’s amazing, Mr. Brand, I look up to you. I’ve got 5 years, and watching you is an inspiration. Thank you! Again, amazing work on the sobriety.
Its impressive how hes unaffected completely with Bill serving himself right in front. You know a million thoughts ran through his head and he even looked at it directly but hes at such a high spiritual level that I dont think hes even 1% phased or thinking somewhere deep down "should I? Could I? Im not that person anymore, 1 won't hurt"
Bill, you’re brave. You keep getting your opinions smashed and continue bringing these people on. I would like to see you concede when you’re clearly wrong though.
Seems that he does. When it comes to a religious person talking to a person of science, or a non believer of religion. My answer to the question, or debate is always “then what created science/the Big Bang theory?” Science didn’t create itself without a higher power. Not sure what’s on the other side of the million mile high wall they mentioned, but there has to be a higher power, or science including humans wouldn’t exist.
@@MrBuketman Can you even define what a "higher power" would be? What if "higher power" is simply a human concept that has nothing to do with creation? How do we even know there was a "creation"? If it all began at the creation, then what was there before that? Nothing? I believe these are all concepts beyond the capacity of the human mind to understand.
I thought Bill was actually trying to understand where Russell was coming from & if it was all real or just wanky spiritualism I think Russell impressed him but yeah he did press a few points that I thought were almost to the point of being rude
@@cobrakai8049Not really.. he tried to point out that things aren’t so black and white, and would then get insulted and rebuked. So he definitely showed some backbone in a respectful way.
"Just give us one miracle and we'll explain the rest" Perfect. Many experiments can be repeated but the big bang is not one of them. So we don't know that we know it. Not in the same way that we know we know other things.
This is a prime example of why you can’t talk politics with an impaired,addled, mind. Brand is being kind. He could absolutely decimate Bill if he wanted to.
So many sad Bill hating trolls leaving comments. 😢 I’m a big fan of both Bill and Russell. And this podcast takes on many shapes for each episode based mostly on the guest and their agenda and point of view. And Bill offers a fun and easy way to talk. Trolls, get your heads out of your asses. In this episode more than most others, I am so impressed at how clear and perfectly articulate Russell is in every word he says. His clarity of thought and ability to express it is remarkable. I do agree with some of you trolls that Bill should have delayed smoking or drinking to keep up. A conversation with RB requires full focus and undivided attention. A great example of people with different points of view having a conversation. Bravo.
Bill is so literal, British slang & nomenclature goes right over his head. I struggled to get through this one. Russell is so articulate and patient - it’s like coming up for air when he speaks after being drowned in Bill’s drunken combative commentary. Russell being sober & having notes came for a true convo and Bill just wanted to drink and hang. I’m exhausted…
Yeah I don’t understand how am intelligent person who talks for a living can get so caught up on certain words. A thing can be interesting or cause a thought and you can put a pin in it and come back later. He doesn’t seem capable of that
Without clapping seals, joke writers, and someone to make fun of. Bill is just a shallow, narcissistic, pothead living in denial. Russell has so much more wisdom due to his willingness of self reflection.
@user-hu9yh2ts6o That the people that pretend to be so enlightened and better than the rest of us or shallow, closed minded and miserable. That it takes someone like Russell to make it obvious.
It’s not just Bill Maher- it is symbolic of a very spiritually sick society- Russel has learned how to tame his ego- humility is brought to us addicts quickly - for me opioids and other drugs brought me to my knees- I never thought until recently how much of a blessing that that experience was.
🎯 It's lovely how the guests like Russell and Dr. Peterson treat these conversations as such, and allow themselves to be conduits of grace, and thus facilitators of therapy.
I love when Russell is on a talk show and he really lets jokes rip in between his incredible mastery of the English language. It's really fun and entertaining to watch. But it is really cool just hearing him slow down in this relaxed format, even more so than on his podcast.
Bill's ignorance, dismissiveness and shallowness in this conversation was embarrassing. He more or less spent the entire time trying to drive the segment away from anything deep and meaningful while advising Russell to be more selfish, more superficial, less empathetic, less concerned with political corruption, less concerned with the devastating effects of addiction... and to just throw himself into some sort of detached Hollywood bubble. The world is in dire need of more people that think like Russell and less that think like Bill!
Oscar Wilde used L’Art pour L’Art in a monologue from *A Picture of Dorian Gray* and we all know how that turned out. Russell was very careful to indicate that he was an addict and not some sort of ‘pirated sex buccaneer’ and yet Bill Maher gets defensive *and* seems unable to ‘*buy*’ the idea that it wasn’t fun…I kept thinking that Maher had too much D.A. Pennebaker and somehow skipped over the Annie Leibovitz pictures.
The reason why relationships don’t work are when people don’t do their own personal growth!!! Like in Bill’s case! Jesus Christ Bill, hammering on about how fun he wants addiction and partying and surface level interaction! Russel Brand is such a joy to listen to. He is able to put words to express himself so eloquently ❤
When you've seen what hedonism does, by practicing a hedonistic lifestyle yourself, and how it is portrayed/marketed in culture you might become an outspoken critic of the culture.
I am just very very damn happy that Russell Brand got to speak and actually got to finish his sentences fully because Bill Maher finally let one of his guests finish their point of view. I enjoyed this one way more then any of the other podcast episodes I've seen now by far.
"A common trope around addiction is it was fun, then it was fun with consequences, then it was consequences" Russell Brand, April, 2023 Such a wonderful and deep statement. Anyone who has gone through addiction or understands addiction would certainly agree with this.
Yup, its crazy accurate. Except mine was fun, then I started dealing which was really fun, and then the cops busted down my door which had super bad consequences immediately. Been clean since that day in 2009. I got a year in either jail or rehab. Which also got two trafficking charges dropped to misdemeanor possession because the people wouldn't testify who wore wires on me.
Totally understand it. Totally agree with it and totally never want to go back to it. It is so damaging to ur whole being, ur lived ones and the world u live in.
Love how he tells Russell that his guilt is misguided ...Bill's profound sadness is heartbreaking to see. His ignorance too. Ukraine lost Crimea to the Russians in 2014? WOW! He really has no clue what has been going on there.
I didn’t realize how immature Bill is: shows you can be smart but still not wise. Russell Brand has moved beyond hedonism, which it appears that Bill has not, into something waaaay more meaningful. I’m really happy for him. I hope I’m on that path too.
So nice of you calling it immaturity, l'm shocked with his stu**dity to the poit of unreformed. Drastically disclosed. All his lates guess are unbelievably smarter including Rosanne. Oliver Stone was almost annoyed with Bill's lack of simple knowledge.
Lenny Bruce said it well - "There is nothing sadder than an aging hipster." Bill doesn't realize it but he's fallen behind - he no longer has his edge. Life in a celebrity bubble and habitual consumption of corporate news (propaganda) has left him equal parts cynical and naive (not to mention emotionally arrested). The antidote to this was sitting right next to him, but he didn't realize it.
so perfectly described. He could've got his start to a true spiritual awakening with Russell, but he's always busy proactively defending his own insecurities so hard, that he can't doesn't even hear things beyond his own self indulgent voice.
This is the blueprint folks. Two intelligent beings having a civil and constructive conversation. Good on ya Gents. This was one of the best episodes yet
That's what has made Bill successful for so long the most. Bill can and will engage with anyone despite opposing opinions and we really, really need this today allot. We can disagree on things, talk through them and not want to kill or destroy each other during or after.
Once RFK Jr. talked to Bill about the Ukrainian scam war he started to get it. Thank you Russell for breaking the ice to get Bill thinking about this! Inch by inch more people will see.
@@spicyirwin5835how about Hawaii? Do you think Americans in Hawaii could use that money right now? It is real and happening but Ukraine is it’s own entity it is not our problem, especially when there are so many things the American people need
I aspire to have as much wit, humor, empathy, patience, and kindness that Russell shows. He's growing to be one of my role models. Now if only I could kick the habit like he did and stop smoking/drinking.
You shouldn’t be aspiring to, or more like forcing yourself to be witty, as it may be not natural for you, just be knowledgable, educate yourself, be rational.
I feel like Russell would be a wonderful person to hang out with. His mind always seems to be switched on fully, and he combines his intelligence and wisdom with a very healthy dose of empathy.
He's amazing.. but if I hung out with him in person I wouldn't know what to say because I know I could never keep up with intellect and conversational skills. Haha I can admit it 😅
I feel like it would be great and i would thoroughly enjoy talking about numerous subjects most people wont talk about or cant talk about with me but i know id be absolutely exhausted afterwards and would need a nap. Prolly same way i make some people feel lol.
And the greatest part about it is how he wasn't always like this. 15-20 years ago he was kind of a hot mess (a phrase I'd almost never use to describe a guy). And Maher wonders why you'd bother with all of that painful self inquiry; the answer is literally sitting right in front of you, Bill!
@@lucasvarela9632 Nah, when Bill's phony contrarian, everything is fine logic is challenged; he melts down. He's just a lazy, out of touch, fake liberal now. All his takes are just Washington brain nonsense.
Russell is a great example of someone who continues to learn and mature. Bill is a great example of someone who peaked in college and stagnated the rest of their life.
yes and is annoyed that all his school buddies grew up, got married and had kids so they won't come out and get wasted with him any more. He is very dogmatic about his views while pretending to be open minded.
@@aldagostino7940 lol the typical knuckle driver comment of butt but but he's rich! Lol you can still be a rich dirtbag. The guy's famous in Hollywood for his love of black prostitutes, doesn't sound very fulfilling to me But if you're shallow like him maybe it is
Bill was mature In the 80s and has aged in to immaturity. Russell was immature in the early 2000s and has aged in to maturity. It is amazing how far Bill has fallen.
@@magiccitysound LMFAO this is the best comment ever. on a serious note - open world metroid???? god damn that is some really mindblowing shit. i would be SO down for that. if it was done super arcadey and old school and had lots of fan service while having genuinely lots of content with a decent sized map and some replayability wouldn't hurt either maybe alternate endings or choice branching with noticeable consequences
Weed makes people act silly. You can hear the goofiness in Bill's voice. Sounds like a Bevis and Butthead wanna be. Lucky he got a TV show or all he could do is talk about pussy like a pimple face adolescent who just whacks off cause he's too dorky to get laid.
Guys and gals Don’t make more of this that it is- These guys are friends - and yes Bill for once looked out of his element- but it is because Russel has gone thru a process that brings him to another level of existence- he has a code of love and tolerance and knows how to pause when agitated. He is responding to what Bill is saying. He is actually listening to him and processing it- not just thinking of what he is going to say next. How could anyone “beat” someone in a debate that is taking the “high road” ? You cannot. All Russel is doing is saying his opinion in a strong , clear and confident way. He backs his views up with sources and experience. He never attacks Bill- but does not roll over- I’m truly grateful I was watching this today
He didn't feel a higher calling... he was addicted. Addiction is not a higher calling, it's a problem to be solved. Once he solved that problem he was able to transition to a more meaningful life.
Um, doesnt that make sense. Hes 67 he said. His whole generation walked, walk, and live with Horse Blinders attached to their heads. Not allowing them to see beyond whats in front of them. Their is a few million people 67 years old and within that generation. Bill stand with many like him. Just as blind ignorant and uninterested in seeing beyond whats in front of them. By that point in life, they r looking into the grave ahead of them and not much else really matters to them. They will act like things do, but in reality sit them down on their own couch and hear what they talk about. U would be amazed.
I find that Bill lighting up a joint and taking shots in front of Russell, especially after making light of the spiritual journey that Russell has been on and being so flippant about his sobriety, shows his true colors. He truly doesn’t care about anyone and is perfectly comfortable living in his fantasy. Russell is certainly not perfect but has learned a lot of humility and wisdom lately, which he try’s earnestly to share with Bill but Bill truly doesn’t care. He’s comfortable accepting his echo chamber and laughing off anyone that tries to challenge him. He’s not interested in the truth unless it suits him and benefits him. He’s a typical pleasure seeking hedonist atheist it’s really sad to see.
I am not sure why you would judge Bill for the person he is as you describe him. I agree with your description by the way. It is his prerogative to live in his particular echo chamber. And he certainly isn’t the only one! At least he makes absolutely no apologies for who he is and 100% owning it and certainly not pretending otherwise which is rare and admirable. I think it is inspiring and worth respecting
This is one of Bill's best interviews. Just a solid hour+ of incredible conversation and critical thinking. He needs to invite Russell Brand more often. Just a brilliant time together.
@@toddcampbell9128 Not true, they differed on their views throughout. Yes, part of that was Bill Maher's job to play Devil's Advocate, but in debate, one can take positions with which they do not personally cotton to.
I don't know what I expected from today's show, but I did NOT expect this crazy deep and philosophical discussion. Kudos to both Maher and Brand for a very thoughtful show.
This was the cringiest thing I have watched in a long time. I couldn’t even get through it. Russell is amazingly composed and patient and mature. Bill is immature is so many ways… mentally, spiritually, etc. Just wow….
Gosh, Bill you remind me of Donald Trump, your mind can't get higher than the gutter. The only reason I watched this is because Russell graced your show with his presence.
@@mariabaca3941I agree. Bill is like the id. Russel, the ego (not to oversimplify but it’s truly night and day as far as the level of enlightenment and consciousness).
Bill, I never thought I would actually follow you on social media, but the guests you've been having is brilliant! (Roseanne, Candace, Vivek, and now BRAND! I've been following him since he had the Trews and I've been saying this for almost ten years that people just don't see how enlightened he is...
Couldn’t get past first five minutes… I do appreciate Russell working to turn conversation toward something more mature. I will listen to him on his podcast.
I know exactly what you mean. I just kept watching because Russell has learned so much since his wild days and has great things to share. (wish Bill would listen)
It is interesting to see Russell as enlightened being and Bill as a lost soul juxtaposed. Bill tries so hard to justify and validate himself. Russell is at ease and full of contentment with his life. Bill may never understand what it means to live and love like Russell. Russell knows all about what Bill is fooling himself about.
I had no idea russel brand was such an enlightened thinker, what an incredible revelation that's been. Saw it first yesterday on Bill's hbo show, I can't wait to watch the rest of this.
How the world is changing. Two men in a room and Russell Brand is the grownup? Really enjoyed listening to him!
Russel has always been an intelligent, thoughtful and literate person even when he was/is acting the fool.
When Russel gave Bill facts that goes again set the narr/ative he has been fed he will not accept. I agree with Bill on some issues but he hasn't changed. He is still the same lib/eral. That is how they are, they will not accept facts that go against what they have been told.
Bill Maher isn't HALF as smart as he thinks.
@@The_Maze_Is_Not_Meant_For_You Agree 100%!
@@The_Maze_Is_Not_Meant_For_You - So TRUE- he is a baby man and a major narc. What keeps so many ppl in the dark is how he covers it up w/ his humor. Super charm and humor covers up a lot of sins and most ppl fall for it.
Bill never lets an opportunity to go by to explain that he's all grown up and happy even without a wife and kids even though no one is arguing with him about it.
It’s similar to that type of Atheist who’s SO open about it, that they become even more annoying than a Christian
Might have something to do with the fact that people with kids never stfu about how great it is and often get triggered when someone decides to go the other way.
@brianherman4794 jeeze don't make it so obvious you're wondering if you should have had kids
@@omgbeardriving you're exactly right! Lol
@@AtechG35 He thinks he would be a good dad but then maybe not. We all have regrets for things as we get older.
Bill hates being debated. His way is the only way. Not open minded. Thank you for trying Russell, you win!
Russell did a great job remaining patient and poised despite the lack of maturity and compassion he was faced with in this interview.
Bill...big difference between enjoying & being hedonistic and being ADDICTED. Russell is very astute and if you would just LISTEN you might learn a few things. Also Russell is Spiritual and embodies so many qualities.
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Bill sounds like an uneducated American. "Wow! I really like that word!" 🤔
So true. A comedian with a lost soul. He’s an agnostic that is curious. I pray he has an encounter with Jesus. Mind blowing.
Bill you’re so shallow. Time to say 👋 👋. You’re beyond boring , childish. The people you’re interviewing are far above you intelligence and social/ emotional intelligence. They’re dumbing down 💯just to chat in your narco cave.
It was impressive how Russell was able to keep bringing the conversation back to a meaningful, thoughtful provoking level. Maher kept trying to degrade and devalue under the guise "nobody knows" and "conspiracy theories." Gained even more appreciation for the inner work Russell has done. People throw him punches and he keeps coming back to the bigger problems, corruption and suffering
Very well said and attuned observation 👍
My thoughts too.
Noting a problem without a solution is just complaining.
@johnmorris3650 He's trying to find a solution, you can't solve problems without discussing them.
@@User-54631 disregarding a problem and not offering to discuss or bring things to light will also never solve anything. You have to start somewhere.
Russell's depth of humanity is amazing. Bill Maher can't see it/doesn't understand it/doesn't like it/doesn't have a clue. It's remarkable really the difference between these 2 souls.
maybe Bills got circ trauma
One soul may have raped somebody!!
When Bill is faced with facts that he doesn’t like, he turns into a child throwing insults and then shuts down the conversation. Every. Time.
Does he ever read anything outside of the scripts written for him for his show? The man is as phony as a three dollar bill. A total fraud.
day and night
Bill is simply an empty poser.
Bill is a rich yuppie douche whom couldn't give a shit about the everyday person, when he said "Nobody goes out on the street's, I'd know" then refers to people whom work in NBC and are on high incomes. He actually thinks they're the "Everyday" person😂
My God. The difference in maturity and intellectual ability is... embarrassing. Russell, I bow to your grace and composure. 🙇♀️
It's like me trying to have a serious conversation with my drunken father
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thats exactly what I saw in this video. One man who jumps on the Band Wagons and Cheerleads from the sidelines(bill marh) and The other man who is the Quarterback (Russel) for the Schools Varsity Team, doing hours of research on next weeks opponent throughout the week, finding weaknesses, and understanding the path to victory.
I think they’re both equally insufferable.
ST FU. Bill is unmatched in terms of intellect. FACTS
I could actually SMELL Bill's brains melting under the withering fire of Russell's words...
Good one! What's left of his brains! When he started saying eating meat is bad for you I knew he wasn't as smart as he thinks he is! He needs to eat some beef! I was a very ill vegetarian for years and went Carnivore and it saved my life! @meatheals
SAYS NO ONE, EVER.
Ummm... I did.
@@christopherone1 120 people agree with him
@@christopherone1 Currently 142 actually.
I never thought I'd say this but Russell Brand is a man to be admired and emulated. Lived a true human experience and has come out of it more enlightened and thoughtful. Forget the wrapping, read a transcript of just about anything he says these days, brilliant.
A little humility goes a long way.
@Rick D... You're easily persuaded aren't you. Brand usually sounds like a braying idiot. Especially on his own show. His sit down with Bill Maher goes somewhat better. Up until the point where he goes full-on Putin apologist. Which doesn't surprise me. He does that quite a bit whenever I've had the misfortune to encounter his own TH-cam nonsense. But I guess people like you don't care about the fact that he seems to be ok with a murderous thug who decided to invade a neighbouring sovereign country unprovoked. You somehow think Brand's opinion on this matter should be overlooked. Or, worse, emulated. A sad state of affairs. Sheeple abound.
Totally agree and a great inspiration to show how even if your life is in the dumps it is not over until it is over and it is possible to make positive changes. Having said that not sure he would/could have made those changes without his MTV money......but shows it is possible and few people whould have expected THIS Russel Brand was even possible when he was in his addiction phase. I recommend watching some of his old MTV footage. He was kinda ass-ish.
@@brentlemire4903 I occasionally watch some of Brand's current TH-cam bits. Guess what? He's still pretty ass-ish.
@@brucemacmillan9581how so. ? Do give examples
Russel has really done some amazing self work. His self knowledge and humility is refreshing. I enjoy listening to his thoughts on existence and I love how he explains his stance without alienating opposing viewpoints. He’s a model of unification. That says a lot.
Yes. Few on the world stage keep their ego in balance to the extent that Brand does.
This is truly refreshing to experience.
Very well put!
Nice!
Russell, How in the hell did you suffer this interview. I stopped it within minutes. Can't even listen to this bs. My, have my tastes changed over the years.
It's refreshing to see a truly analytical man
Oh Russell, one of the most inspiring things I have seen is your endless patience in dealing with these poor men. It is astounding
I totally agree. He kept trying to bring the conversation back to a higher ground. Hard to do in this situation.
@@wendeogden1930 yes it is frustrating to see bill being so rude and ignorant and not objective
Maher can't even comprehend what Russell is saying
Exactly!
he's laughing at Bill on the inside
Russell Brand, thank you for your genuine and humble explanation of your faith!
Russell handled himself beautifully as always. Eloquent and calm, wise and above all of the noise and clutter. ❤
I’ve found since rediscovering Russell last year, that he gracefully handles 99% of ass-hatry that goes on in his presence and sometimes even aimed right at him! I sat down to watch this only because I wanted to see more evidence of who he (Russell) is. I was not disappointed.
Plus he's quite handy with the mini-Moyle.
Man Bill has become such a straight up barstool philosopher. He's making arguments that you usually hear from self-important 15 year olds in a high school cafeteria.
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Brilliant comparison! What happens when he and his cronies are boozing? Does his diarrhea of the mouth kick into overdrive?
Which arguments would those be?
I agree ...Bill is a total idiot. Shallow fool. way over rated and not funny at all.
Almost as bad as Cliff Claver.
Russell is intelligent and is reaching his full potential on every level. It was interesting to see him navigate this meeting. He was very gracious.
Just a pity that "his full potential" is a pretty low bar.
Imagine inviting an addict on your show then spending the entire time trying to convince him that his addiction was great and he must just be remembering it wrong
Absolutely absurd
Well said. Sobriety is a beautiful thing to behold.
Notice how he started the conversation with normal negativity about a person, such as lifestyle. That sets up what you are saying, belittling the person first and foremost to set up the audience to not take the person seriously.
Bills just went through all the Hollywood bubble takimg points.
This is painful watching a total clown like mahr addressing a brilliant mind and talking about p**sy , drugs and how superior he feels being single and fra kly so ignorant. Brutal.
I've commented already...Mahr still calls women broads...I can't imagine any intelligent woman suffering with this ignorant buffoon.
Hearing Bill Mahar pontificate on Tibetan Buddhism and culture sitting in his comfy chair stoned and drunk without knowing a thing about it, was let us say very enlightening.
he is entitled to his opinion I think they both were able to agree to disagree on most points but I do think Bill was pointing the finger a bit more than Russell was ...Russell is now less about trying to prove he is right .......I think Bill still likes to think he is
When one knows, one doesn't know, and when one doesn't , then and only one may, and then extend it by enquiring what he has read by reading many leathered bound books of great writers of intelligence. Then, one may ask what intelligence ? What is the difference between ego and intellect.
To be honest, Buddhism only comes into play for those that wants total control over others. Either let people do they're thing or talk about the monks, never the two
Who knew Bill Maher was so superficial and unsubstantial.
@@mikecavallaro4669:29 I knew, Jesus warned us about it. Bill doesn't care, or believe it. But he will soon.
Russell now is a person who has gone through so much crap and is actually LEARNED and keeps learning from it. He sees the world so much clearly. This level of consciousness is amazing!! And just how his thought process is...I'm in awe!
This interview made me admire Russel Brand as a person 10 times more.
I would say it did the opposite for me.
Russell don't let anyone or anything stop you and your intelligence
Your spirit and humanity is spot on with the facts and how they affect the normal folks.thank you.
I love how Russell gets his points across even when Bill tries to interrupt change subject or minimize.
Right? And then Bill acts like a spoiled little brat.
Russell's patience is astounding.
Maher's patience with the man-child Brand, who won't shut up, is even more astonishing
@@le6870 Everybody here complains that Bill doesn't shut up and keeps interrumpting his guests (it's up to oneself to tell wether it's actually that or informal colloquial chatting like between mates). This time I thought that if Russel actually had that time to expose and explain it's because Bill was genuinely interested. It's rare for a guest to have that silence from Bill, and I'm certain it was out of respect. If he was annoyed enough he would've argued more than he actually did.
@@le6870 man child? ur dumb
@@le6870 Maher was much more childish. Russell has done a great deal of maturing and has a wisdom that Maher seems too far gone to gain, he seems shallow.
@@tammys8711 I think he likes Brand and was just having some fun?
Russell has a way of speaking that just paints a picture. His phrases are so well put together that even out of context, they are like music. "Grasping at the divine." Who says that!?! Love this man.
Yeah he's definitely a wordsmith! He has a true grasp of the English language, and how to arrange it to deliver a true picture in you're mind of his point and stance. Bill is that much of a dunce he didn't understand half of the word's in Russell's vocabulary, and when this happens he chuckles like he understood.
Russell is the embodiment of a true Gemini 💚
Russell is amazingly articulate. He is erudite and informed and he genuinely earned Bill's fickle attention. He defended his spiritual position beautifully. Best Club Random I've seen. Loved it.
My goodness, Russel went from being a goofy actor to an Intellectual Titan and one of my favorite modern day voices in the world. What an evolution this guy has had. And he believes in true recovery from drugs and alcohol which I can get behind for myself as well.
The most intelligent people tend to be funny and even goofy, childish even. But as they get older they start thinking/talking more about more and more things. I speak from personal experience, mind you ;)
@@garymathe9863 Can confirm, have always had an immature sense of humor and am a genius
It kinda helps to stay off the drugs.. 😅
Right on 👍
@@garymathe9863yes, the smartest people always speak like complete idiots.
It is so amazing when Bill invites a guest like Russell and doesn't listen, but tries to remake Russell according to his (Bill's) standards. I only watch this because Russell is a guest.
perfectly said svet***,total agreement
Yeah Bill is a spiritual dunce. Just so in love with his own dumb voice, doesn't take a second to realise the man in front of him has decades of maturity and knowledge to offer him.
He's not the sharpest knife in the drawer.
I've always liked Bill, BUT he sounds so elitist and narcisstistic here, like "Well MY life is great, so!"
I am with you, it usually, not always, looks to me as if Bill might be a bit of an immovable object. It's ok with me if he choses to be that way, that's his choice but let's not kid ourselves into believing he is always objective. This is the definition of objectivity that I'm reaching for "freedom from bias"; under this definition I am not objective - I have a bias but I own up to it.
The first few minutes of Bill essentially being a child and worshipping Russell’s genuine struggles with addiction is actually so grim
It's quite revealing. Bill's obviously off his face probably just on alcohol prior to the interview, big mistake. Russell instead of pointing it out, or being particularly offended, he's now wise enough to let it pass.
Yeah I mean that life sounds great. It would be great for a weekend once a year. But if you live that life it's a very sad lonely existence.
I know the drugs part and I assume the sex would end up the same. The first couple times you do drugs it's amazing. Withing weeks you're just chasing your tail to feel normal. You don't get high you just end up taking so many drugs you pass out or become a zombie.
Brand indirectly, tho probably purposefully, pushes Mahar's button by associating drugs/sex with what an adolescent thrives for... making me wonder if he was probably also deliberately clipping away at Bill's penis, represented by the cigar, representing Bill's adolescent values... perhaps I am reading too much into the cigar thing (thanx Freud) but its just the type of clipping thing that a genius (Brand) who observes many levels might work with
@@mikemarks9 an astute reading of the situation. I guess we will never know.
Might be the cigar and booze combo?🤔
This was like watching a genius mathematician try to explain trigonometry to a 3 year old. Props to Russell for dealing with Bill's stupidity and immaturity with such class and grace. I would have lost my shit and put the cigar out on Bill's forehead!!
DITTO!!!
figuratively, Russell did just that!
Me too! I couldn’t stomach watching more than 15 minutes.. so admire Brand, enlightened, brilliant, a very deep thinker and eloquent speaker..
And then there’s Bill, a perpetual adolescent
Why do you guys are so angry with Bill? What did he say wrong? They are not debating they just chilling and have a good time both of them is fucking legends.
Agreed. ✊🏿.. predominantly the cigar part..
This gave me a lot more respect for Russell Brand, the guy really is passionate about what he talks about and doesn't get distracted by compliments and irrelevant arguments
The last thing you want from someone talking is passion - you want carefully considered opinion, logic and reason. That's why he still says stupid shit, same as ever.
@@sunnyjim1355 You just described the entire modern day liberal or democratic party which is exactly why Bill is having issues with the left; they're passionate about legislating emotions and unpopular opinions and incapable of using logic and reasoning etc . Russell is passionate last, he uses logic, reasoning, critical thinking while also being passionate. It's possible to do all of the above and that's why RB's following grows by the day.
@@sunnyjim1355I suppose you think Bill is an articulate intellectual.
@@courtneaylayne👌
So true
It is amazing that Russell brand is the mature person in the conversation. He has grown a lot and I'm happy for him. He has gained a lot of respect.
I adore him❤
I think they’re both mature. Just different. It’s okay to disagree.
Watching this it seems like Bill has only matured in age . . . In a lot of ways he's still a hedonistic adolescent who's main concerns are his own pleasure and comfort. Russell was the same way, when he was young. But he became a man and put away childish things.
it's great to see someone so expanded in their thinking, so eloquent ..speak with Bill, who is so rigid and caustic in his views. Love the rapid fire of Russell's mind pitted against his limited range.
Spot on!! Maher can't even comprehend the ideas that RB throws out there. Just a tool....towing the party line. Ironically, political parties being one of the things RB has transcended beyond.
@@skooziegirl Absolutely! So well said. It was refreshing to watch Russell fluidly and effortlessly just bring more of a higher mind into the room. And Bill has been so negative and angry for such a very long time now.
Nice assessment.
Mahler " I have seen it fail mor than I have seen it work". Spoken like a true person who has never loved a child of his own.
He was talking about marriage.
It's not mandatory to have children, especially if you don't feel ready ,the world is full of people who reproduce just to fill a void ...
Russell is at a TOTALLY different level than bill. it is nice that he tried to have a meaningful conversation. the viewers appreciate you, Russell. you are a beautiful, open spirit. continue to bloom and grow.
Absolutely!!
Bill you are trying too hard, you remind me of a 13 year old trying to out do a grown up.
Imagine being Bill's age without having yet figured out that hedonism isn't where happiness is found.
Easy to say when you've never had it to the level that Russell Brand has
He gets lots of pussy lmao
@@Gnaritas42
Exactly! Some people are so judgemental
For me, hedonism just make sense. Maximize pleasure and minimize pain. Just makes sense. Although I also think it's important to search out meaning as well.
Bill isn’t an addict so he can’t fathom that hedonism could go horribly wrong. Russel knows that it can.
This conversation is like oil and water. I feel like Bill was trying to pollute the clean, refreshing water that Russell has flowing peacefully. Russell has a great deal of patience and gave him grace.
I mean all I saw was two people having a conversation and respectfully disagreeing with each other
But okay…
I see brand being more objective and truthful. Bill is still bill just more center now but he only wants to hear what he wants to say. It is embarrassing as an American lol contradictions and hypocrisy
You mean the way of USA
Interesting banter… somewhat awkward at times but RB brilliant style and panache brings up back to the comfort zone .
Couldn’t agree more
Russell you have come a long way and it is commendable your transformation. Very inspiring to many young men. I see an intelligent, outspoken and caring man acknowledging our Creator and the power of love for our fellowmen. I can not say the same for Bill, in many ways, he refuses to mature . He is inevitably JUST aging.
I love the first 10 minutes when Russel talks about addiction and the glamour of fame and spirituality and Bill just looks at him with vacant eyes. He just doesn't understand how there could be anything beyond sex and drugs.
Or he is old enough to accept life for what it is and is able to take pleasure from the simple things in life instead of wallowing in self-righteous criticism of superficial cultural values like a pretentious Eng. Lit grad student.
@@cptpepper7731 or he is getting to the end of the road and doesn't really love the emptiness he feels. Bill doth protest too much. His opener 9 times out of 10 is so ya your into that marriage crap right ? lol His example of Rod Stewart hit the nail on the head. The image of a 70 something rocker who never grew up... is exactly why most people at some point likely should.
Bill is a great conversationalist and comedian, but it's a sad commentary on contemporary society that someone as lacking in imagination, introspection, general knowledge, curiosity, or any inkling of underlying philosophical problems . . . . nevertheless is supposed to be an intellectual. Bill's got a sharp tongue and can make some interesting points about politics, but I still feel like he's basically got the mind of a pothead teenager who hasn't read a challenging book for the past twenty years and is basically a philistine when confronted with higher works of thought or art.
@@chaddesrosiers1107 I love how religious people just can't believe that someone can be happy without god. I'm guessing you're religious from your self-righteous and judgmental comment but of course I could be wrong.
@@cptpepper7731 sound like a typical angry god hating hedonistic narcissist lol yall are typical contradict yourselves often as liberals usually do lol telling everyone “do what you want its your life” while simultaneously bashing people who dont want to partake in superficial extremes
Who would have thought that Russell would do an American tour on all our political shows and always end up the most enlightened and mature person in the room each and every time? It’s fun to watch
Well.... I wouldve thought that for some time now tbh
Probably everyone that knows him.
@@dreads9536 true.
Everyone who watches Russell is not a bit surprised.
except when Bill Maher is in the room... that part is excruciating.
Russell is brilliant at having a difference of opinion with someone without making the other person look foolish.
Bill Maher needs no help looking foolish.
Bill made himself look foolish, he's sitting in front of a man who has reached self awareness near Guru level and he still defends a shallow, hedonistic and empty lifestyle. A true 80's era American Liberal. His misguided idea of "Freedom" is being able to take part in self destructive and gluttonous practice with no judgement for it.
The classic selfish Atheist stereotype. "I MAKE THE EMPTY GESTURE OF SAYING I SUPPORT GAY MARRIAGE, SO I MUST BE A GOOD PERSON!" Simultaneously adding nothing of value to society, or even their own life.
I respect Russell don't accept all he says but really respect him.
Russell is a bit foolish himself. It's as if he's looking for objective meaning in life. There isn't any.
The amount of people who don't like Maher but watch him speaks to his abilities.
Russell brand is so right in what he says, and Bill is so set on his side that he doesn't even listen and just wants everyone to agree with him.
Russell has more than cocktail party knowledge.
Bill has that! Surface level crap with no true knowledge or understanding of society
Russell brand is so incredibly intelligent, crazy smart
He has experience, strength and hope- I feel experience will trump knowledge any time of any day of any year.
He’s got genuine humility
So simply put, yet so profound.
I'm so impressed by Rusell. Never seen him listen so much. He has now become an observer. I've been watching him for a long time. He's always been hyperactive. This is not only hilarious, but so real. I can see his soul settling down now and I can see his wisdom blossoming.
He genuinely thinks of Bill as a friend, he’s being gentle😉
He has by FAR become the most important person in "Hollywood"
Of course Russell listen and is a watcher!!! How do you think he gets his Brilliant material!
He sees bill as a child. Just so immature as a human. No experience as a person. He’s never been through anything compared to Russell. Just putting him in his place. Listening. Being composed. Restricted. Let him dig his own grave.
Love Russell ~ I just have to adjust my playback speed ~ He talk’s faster than I can hear ~ HaH!
20 years. That’s amazing, Mr. Brand, I look up to you. I’ve got 5 years, and watching you is an inspiration. Thank you! Again, amazing work on the sobriety.
Alcoholics in recovery are a powerful force!
Its impressive how hes unaffected completely with Bill serving himself right in front. You know a million thoughts ran through his head and he even looked at it directly but hes at such a high spiritual level that I dont think hes even 1% phased or thinking somewhere deep down "should I? Could I? Im not that person anymore, 1 won't hurt"
Bill, you’re brave. You keep getting your opinions smashed and continue bringing these people on. I would like to see you concede when you’re clearly wrong though.
I've really been enjoying seeing Russel brand interviewed on so many American shows lately. He is very entertaining, and one smart cookie.
Russell has the patience of a saint.
Seems that he does. When it comes to a religious person talking to a person of science, or a non believer of religion. My answer to the question, or debate is always “then what created science/the Big Bang theory?” Science didn’t create itself without a higher power. Not sure what’s on the other side of the million mile high wall they mentioned, but there has to be a higher power, or science including humans wouldn’t exist.
@@MrBuketman Aliens created us and everything that exists
Why you copying my profile pic?
@@SickMetalAddict 😂
@@MrBuketman Can you even define what a "higher power" would be? What if "higher power" is simply a human concept that has nothing to do with creation? How do we even know there was a "creation"? If it all began at the creation, then what was there before that? Nothing? I believe these are all concepts beyond the capacity of the human mind to understand.
Russell is a mental GIANT! I think some of us turn to drugs to just numb the neverending thoughts we have.
I was having the same thoughts about my journey to Christ
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I’m so impressed that Russell was able to use such restraint when Bill constantly interrupted him and put him down.
yeah it got really annoying near the end
I thought Bill was actually trying to understand where Russell was coming from & if it was all real or just wanky spiritualism I think Russell impressed him but yeah he did press a few points that I thought were almost to the point of being rude
Russell is very long-winded.
Russel was immaculate. What a delight
@@cobrakai8049Not really.. he tried to point out that things aren’t so black and white, and would then get insulted and rebuked.
So he definitely showed some backbone in a respectful way.
Brand never fails to impress. Maher never fails to embarrass himself.
Russell Brand is an inspiration. He’s, not only been through so much personally, but he is so conscious about what is going on in this world.
"Just give us one miracle and we'll explain the rest" Perfect. Many experiments can be repeated but the big bang is not one of them. So we don't know that we know it. Not in the same way that we know we know other things.
And no one there even had cellphones yet... At the big bang I mean 🤣
Bill got outsmarted big time on that one!
Watching Russell run rings around an unaware Bill with such consideration was admirable!😂
This is a prime example of why you can’t talk politics with an impaired,addled, mind. Brand is being kind. He could absolutely decimate Bill if he wanted to.
Just because you want to hear that putin is a good guy and poor victim of western evil plans...
Correct
Decimate.
that is not what he does these days only in his comedy would he use sarcasm never to a real person within a real conversation
Accurate- sometimes older ISNT wiser.... 😅
Bill seems to think that he experiences life in the same way that the guy serving him coffee does. Insane.
Not to mention, always excluding women from any conversation about how to be a human being.
If waiter apppears happy it doesn't mean he is. If he would to show anything other he would be fired on the spot.
So many sad Bill hating trolls leaving comments. 😢 I’m a big fan of both Bill and Russell. And this podcast takes on many shapes for each episode based mostly on the guest and their agenda and point of view. And Bill offers a fun and easy way to talk. Trolls, get your heads out of your asses. In this episode more than most others, I am so impressed at how clear and perfectly articulate Russell is in every word he says. His clarity of thought and ability to express it is remarkable. I do agree with some of you trolls that Bill should have delayed smoking or drinking to keep up. A conversation with RB requires full focus and undivided attention. A great example of people with different points of view having a conversation. Bravo.
Bill just got schooled and left speechless 😂😂😂
Half of it he couldn't even grasp! When a word is out of his vocabulary he just laughed like he understood
Bill is so literal, British slang & nomenclature goes right over his head. I struggled to get through this one. Russell is so articulate and patient - it’s like coming up for air when he speaks after being drowned in Bill’s drunken combative commentary. Russell being sober & having notes came for a true convo and Bill just wanted to drink and hang. I’m exhausted…
Literally feeling this so much after just a few minutes and want to watch for Russell but I just cant..I literally feel ill watching Bill
Yeah I feel like this could have been better if he wasn’t boozed up like that
Yeah I don’t understand how am intelligent person who talks for a living can get so caught up on certain words. A thing can be interesting or cause a thought and you can put a pin in it and come back later. He doesn’t seem capable of that
I agree...and the line where Russell says "what are you going to do next, HEROIN!,!" Had me rolling!!!
I know democracies hard
Without clapping seals, joke writers, and someone to make fun of. Bill is just a shallow, narcissistic, pothead living in denial. Russell has so much more wisdom due to his willingness of self reflection.
Perfect
Couldn’t agree more
So what. And what's your point?
@user-hu9yh2ts6o That the people that pretend to be so enlightened and better than the rest of us or shallow, closed minded and miserable. That it takes someone like Russell to make it obvious.
It’s not just Bill Maher- it is symbolic of a very spiritually sick society- Russel has learned how to tame his ego- humility is brought to us addicts quickly - for me opioids and other drugs brought me to my knees- I never thought until recently how much of a blessing that that experience was.
Club Random is Bill’s talk therapy, explains his life choices and expresses his sense of self worth as a history buff.
🎯 It's lovely how the guests like Russell and Dr. Peterson treat these conversations as such, and allow themselves to be conduits of grace, and thus facilitators of therapy.
😂
I love when Russell is on a talk show and he really lets jokes rip in between his incredible mastery of the English language. It's really fun and entertaining to watch.
But it is really cool just hearing him slow down in this relaxed format, even more so than on his podcast.
Wow, 3/4 of the way and now I see how elite Bill doesn't realize he is.
Bill is drunk. Silly drunk and high on Brand. Elite may not actually have anything to do with it....
Or perhaps it has everything to do with it.
"Adolescent fanstay", is the perfect way to describe BM's life and goals. He doesn't even know how sad his life is.
his house is 5x bigger than yours and so is his bank account I think he's fine.
@@AM-ry8i5 You just proved what a shallow mind and understanding of happiness you have.
You are right. Is that how you judge people?
Sobriety is a beautiful thing to behold. Thank you Russel for continuing to inspire us all in seeking redemption, truth, love, and self-actualization.
Bill's ignorance, dismissiveness and shallowness in this conversation was embarrassing. He more or less spent the entire time trying to drive the segment away from anything deep and meaningful while advising Russell to be more selfish, more superficial, less empathetic, less concerned with political corruption, less concerned with the devastating effects of addiction... and to just throw himself into some sort of detached Hollywood bubble.
The world is in dire need of more people that think like Russell and less that think like Bill!
Excellent summarization of how I felt but you articulated it way better than I ever could.
Oscar Wilde used L’Art pour L’Art in a monologue from *A Picture of Dorian Gray* and we all know how that turned out. Russell was very careful to indicate that he was an addict and not some sort of ‘pirated sex buccaneer’ and yet Bill Maher gets defensive *and* seems unable to ‘*buy*’ the idea that it wasn’t fun…I kept thinking that Maher had too much D.A. Pennebaker and somehow skipped over the Annie Leibovitz pictures.
I kept thinking about Jesse Pinkman, and expecting Bill to burst into, “FALLACIES, FALLACIES 🎶’ 🤣
So very much 👍 agreed thanks for putting it so eloquently...Russell found the balance .yay!
That's what cones to my mibd when I hear Bill Maher...shallowness and misogyny
😂😂 It's amazing how Bill doesn't realize how much of a bubble he lives in.
so true,
he thinks he's the common man
Typical Boomer... 😆
It's honestly a little sickening
News Flash: Bill is autistic.
The reason why relationships don’t work are when people don’t do their own personal growth!!! Like in Bill’s case!
Jesus Christ Bill, hammering on about how fun he wants addiction and partying and surface level interaction!
Russel Brand is such a joy to listen to. He is able to put words to express himself so eloquently ❤
Russell Brand is an intellectual and is very intelligent when it comes to politics in America and Great Britain as well as in other great countries.
Russel Brand is so much more than effortlessly whip smart. His wisdom is truly inspiring. His is a beautiful mind...
Bill's obliviousness makes this the best unintentional comedy podcast out there
Oblivion is already a word.
Bill is a clueless fool
@@zendakk Obliviousness and oblivion, while both nouns, don't mean the same thing. Obliviousness is the better word choice.
@@zendakkbut not the RIGHT word for this sentence, Einstein. Not only are you wrong, but you’re also a pedantic prick who’s wrong.
What's he oblivious about?
Russell strikes me as a deep soul who lost himself in hedonism, but changed so that his true voice could be heard.
every sinner has a future. every saint has a past.
When you've seen what hedonism does, by practicing a hedonistic lifestyle yourself, and how it is portrayed/marketed in culture you might become an outspoken critic of the culture.
I am just very very damn happy that Russell Brand got to speak and actually got to finish his sentences fully because Bill Maher finally let one of his guests finish their point of view. I enjoyed this one way more then any of the other podcast episodes I've seen now by far.
"A common trope around addiction is it was fun, then it was fun with consequences, then it was consequences"
Russell Brand, April, 2023
Such a wonderful and deep statement. Anyone who has gone through addiction or understands addiction would certainly agree with this.
Yup, its crazy accurate. Except mine was fun, then I started dealing which was really fun, and then the cops busted down my door which had super bad consequences immediately. Been clean since that day in 2009. I got a year in either jail or rehab. Which also got two trafficking charges dropped to misdemeanor possession because the people wouldn't testify who wore wires on me.
He did not make it up. You don't need to cite it. Lol
Sometimes a trope is common because is it’s profound truth. This is one for addicts for sure
This isn’t Russel’s lol.
Totally understand it. Totally agree with it and totally never want to go back to it. It is so damaging to ur whole being, ur lived ones and the world u live in.
Maher's depth of shallowness is breathtaking
Especially when he talks about how much he's grown up.
You have nailed it.
Brand truly is representative of Shakespeare's dictum, "Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, Signifying nothing."
It really is ... also answers alot about him
Love how he tells Russell that his guilt is misguided ...Bill's profound sadness is heartbreaking to see. His ignorance too. Ukraine lost Crimea to the Russians in 2014? WOW! He really has no clue what has been going on there.
I didn’t realize how immature Bill is: shows you can be smart but still not wise. Russell Brand has moved beyond hedonism, which it appears that Bill has not, into something waaaay more meaningful. I’m really happy for him. I hope I’m on that path too.
So nice of you calling it immaturity, l'm shocked with his stu**dity to the poit of unreformed. Drastically disclosed. All his lates guess are unbelievably smarter including Rosanne. Oliver Stone was almost annoyed with Bill's lack of simple knowledge.
At 7:49 Russell explains drug dependency the best and most concise way it can be explained.
Lenny Bruce said it well - "There is nothing sadder than an aging hipster." Bill doesn't realize it but he's fallen behind - he no longer has his edge. Life in a celebrity bubble and habitual consumption of corporate news (propaganda) has left him equal parts cynical and naive (not to mention emotionally arrested). The antidote to this was sitting right next to him, but he didn't realize it.
Very well said!
Spot on. Bill is too up his own ass to realize what is happening. I love Bill and loved weed for many years, but its not doing him any favors anymore.
so perfectly described. He could've got his start to a true spiritual awakening with Russell, but he's always busy proactively defending his own insecurities so hard, that he can't doesn't even hear things beyond his own self indulgent voice.
Holy shit, this is spot on
I could have never expressed it this eloquently
This is the blueprint folks. Two intelligent beings having a civil and constructive conversation. Good on ya Gents. This was one of the best episodes yet
That's what has made Bill successful for so long the most. Bill can and will engage with anyone despite opposing opinions and we really, really need this today allot. We can disagree on things, talk through them and not want to kill or destroy each other during or after.
Works for Rogan.
I saw a Russell. Who was the other intelligent being?
Once RFK Jr. talked to Bill about the Ukrainian scam war he started to get it. Thank you Russell for breaking the ice to get Bill thinking about this! Inch by inch more people will see.
russiacesspoolofhumanity
Ukraine is not a scam. Putin wanted Alaska back & Im glad Ukraine was 1st on his list. I love Ukraine yet I know ppl in Alaska.
@@spicyirwin5835how about Hawaii? Do you think Americans in Hawaii could use that money right now? It is real and happening but Ukraine is it’s own entity it is not our problem, especially when there are so many things the American people need
@@jettheinrich19 Hitler wasnt our prob till he was. Putin wants Alaska. Oil.
Poor poor Bill.
I actually feel sorry for him when he tries to keep up with smart people.
Bless his heart.
I aspire to have as much wit, humor, empathy, patience, and kindness that Russell shows. He's growing to be one of my role models. Now if only I could kick the habit like he did and stop smoking/drinking.
You shouldn’t be aspiring to, or more like forcing yourself to be witty, as it may be not natural for you, just be knowledgable, educate yourself, be rational.
Hahaha... man. You need to read more or something.
I feel like Russell would be a wonderful person to hang out with. His mind always seems to be switched on fully, and he combines his intelligence and wisdom with a very healthy dose of empathy.
He's amazing.. but if I hung out with him in person I wouldn't know what to say because I know I could never keep up with intellect and conversational skills. Haha I can admit it 😅
I feel like it would be great and i would thoroughly enjoy talking about numerous subjects most people wont talk about or cant talk about with me but i know id be absolutely exhausted afterwards and would need a nap. Prolly same way i make some people feel lol.
And the greatest part about it is how he wasn't always like this. 15-20 years ago he was kind of a hot mess (a phrase I'd almost never use to describe a guy). And Maher wonders why you'd bother with all of that painful self inquiry; the answer is literally sitting right in front of you, Bill!
@@h33-q8w but it would be interesting
I like the fact he’s willing to look at both sides of the isle. Bills opinion is based more on feelings than information
Bill Maher reveals his lack of insight perfectly within 5 minutes, then Russel describes his musings as "adolescent fantasy." Love it.
I hope bill was just nervous because that was weird
Bill the gas lighting bandit.
I appreciate Bill’s authenticity and if not authenticity at least his genuine need to confirm his biases. Good faith shall we say
@@lucasvarela9632 Nah, when Bill's phony contrarian, everything is fine logic is challenged; he melts down. He's just a lazy, out of touch, fake liberal now. All his takes are just Washington brain nonsense.
Boy ole Bill couldn’t make since being so damn loaded but he did let his elite attitude come way out.
Love Russell Brand!!! Great conversation! Loxed it!❤
Russell is a great example of someone who continues to learn and mature. Bill is a great example of someone who peaked in college and stagnated the rest of their life.
yes and is annoyed that all his school buddies grew up, got married and had kids so they won't come out and get wasted with him any more. He is very dogmatic about his views while pretending to be open minded.
I mean the guy still gets prostitutes that he tries to make love to on a regular basis, he's always been a pseudo intellectual.
You should be so lucky as to "stagnate" like Bill Maher!
@@aldagostino7940 lol the typical knuckle driver comment of butt but but he's rich! Lol you can still be a rich dirtbag. The guy's famous in Hollywood for his love of black prostitutes, doesn't sound very fulfilling to me But if you're shallow like him maybe it is
Bill was mature In the 80s and has aged in to immaturity. Russell was immature in the early 2000s and has aged in to maturity. It is amazing how far Bill has fallen.
Nah. Respect your elders.
@@magiccitysound LMFAO this is the best comment ever. on a serious note - open world metroid???? god damn that is some really mindblowing shit. i would be SO down for that. if it was done super arcadey and old school and had lots of fan service while having genuinely lots of content with a decent sized map and some replayability wouldn't hurt either maybe alternate endings or choice branching with noticeable consequences
His old schtick needs some freshening up
@@someguy8327 How old are you?
Weed makes people act silly. You can hear the goofiness in Bill's voice. Sounds like a Bevis and Butthead wanna be. Lucky he got a TV show or all he could do is talk about pussy like a pimple face adolescent who just whacks off cause he's too dorky to get laid.
" - The older I get, the more I see that no one knows anything, about any subject whatsoever."
- John Cleese
LOL … great comment, and quote.
@@etch-a-sketchYeah. It's only 1000 years old.
I’ve been saying something similar to this for years: The only thing I know for sure is that I don’t know anything.
… yet it never seems to age.
@rosiebuddy4763 You do know that you are experiencing something though yeah? Or do you not agree with solipsism either
Guys and gals
Don’t make more of this that it is-
These guys are friends - and yes Bill for once looked out of his element- but it is because Russel has gone thru a process that brings him to another level of existence- he has a code of love and tolerance and knows how to pause when agitated. He is responding to what Bill is saying. He is actually listening to him and processing it- not just thinking of what he is going to say next.
How could anyone “beat” someone in a debate that is taking the “high road” ? You cannot.
All Russel is doing is saying his opinion in a strong , clear and confident way. He backs his views up with sources and experience.
He never attacks Bill- but does not roll over- I’m truly grateful I was watching this today
Russell felt a higher calling, that’s why the rockstar life didn’t fill his shoes, but now he’s making a real difference.
Amen 🙏❤️
He didn't feel a higher calling... he was addicted. Addiction is not a higher calling, it's a problem to be solved. Once he solved that problem he was able to transition to a more meaningful life.
Higher calling doing what exactly? Working for Peter Thiel?
@@anchababymalkin3222well if that’s the case I guess Peter is out here trying to make people think for themselves! How evil 🤪
Lol... a real difference for WHO? His swarm of "awakening wonders"?
Bill's own biases and willfull blindness are just superb. Only paired at Russell's patience and kindness.
Um, doesnt that make sense. Hes 67 he said. His whole generation walked, walk, and live with Horse Blinders attached to their heads. Not allowing them to see beyond whats in front of them. Their is a few million people 67 years old and within that generation. Bill stand with many like him. Just as blind ignorant and uninterested in seeing beyond whats in front of them. By that point in life, they r looking into the grave ahead of them and not much else really matters to them. They will act like things do, but in reality sit them down on their own couch and hear what they talk about. U would be amazed.
Yes I specifically love his arrogance for his biases
I find that Bill lighting up a joint and taking shots in front of Russell, especially after making light of the spiritual journey that Russell has been on and being so flippant about his sobriety, shows his true colors. He truly doesn’t care about anyone and is perfectly comfortable living in his fantasy. Russell is certainly not perfect but has learned a lot of humility and wisdom lately, which he try’s earnestly to share with Bill but Bill truly doesn’t care. He’s comfortable accepting his echo chamber and laughing off anyone that tries to challenge him. He’s not interested in the truth unless it suits him and benefits him. He’s a typical pleasure seeking hedonist atheist it’s really sad to see.
He even asked him „don’t you think about smoking a joint?“ i‘m not sure if he was smoking one.
Disgusting.
I am not sure why you would judge Bill for the person he is as you describe him. I agree with your description by the way. It is his prerogative to live in his particular echo chamber. And he certainly isn’t the only one! At least he makes absolutely no apologies for who he is and 100% owning it and certainly not pretending otherwise which is rare and admirable. I think it is inspiring and worth respecting
@@VMVarga-yf6eg sorry, but the guy acts like a self-indulgent but people shouldn't comment on his bullshit?
Wow, well, put it!! I couldn't say better, I hope Mr. Maher read all the comments.
It’s a clove cigarette, not a joint.
Russel Brand is light years ahead of Bill Maher in intellect, wit, and humor. Brand is probably THE best guest Maher has ever had!
This is one of Bill's best interviews. Just a solid hour+ of incredible conversation and critical thinking. He needs to invite Russell Brand more often. Just a brilliant time together.
Bingo. These two need a weekly show.
LOL
I think the critical thinking was one-sided.
Stop the cap
@@toddcampbell9128 Not true, they differed on their views throughout. Yes, part of that was Bill Maher's job to play Devil's Advocate, but in debate, one can take positions with which they do not personally cotton to.
I don't know what I expected from today's show, but I did NOT expect this crazy deep and philosophical discussion. Kudos to both Maher and Brand for a very thoughtful show.
This was the cringiest thing I have watched in a long time. I couldn’t even get through it. Russell is amazingly composed and patient and mature. Bill is immature is so many ways… mentally, spiritually, etc. Just wow….
Gosh, Bill you remind me of Donald Trump, your mind can't get higher than the gutter. The only reason I watched this is because Russell graced your show with his presence.
@@mariabaca3941I agree. Bill is like the id. Russel, the ego (not to oversimplify but it’s truly night and day as far as the level of enlightenment and consciousness).
Bill, I never thought I would actually follow you on social media, but the guests you've been having is brilliant! (Roseanne, Candace, Vivek, and now BRAND! I've been following him since he had the Trews and I've been saying this for almost ten years that people just don't see how enlightened he is...
He probably got more views because of these great guests.
Couldn’t get past first five minutes… I do appreciate Russell working to turn conversation toward something more mature. I will listen to him on his podcast.
I know exactly what you mean. I just kept watching because Russell has learned so much since his wild days and has great things to share. (wish Bill would listen)
Bill is so PAINFUL. His words actually make my head hurt. I can learn a lot from Russell.
It is interesting to see Russell as enlightened being and Bill as a lost soul juxtaposed. Bill tries so hard to justify and validate himself. Russell is at ease and full of contentment with his life. Bill may never understand what it means to live and love like Russell. Russell knows all about what Bill is fooling himself about.
And here I thought it was just a conversation, rather than some enlightenment competition 🙄
I had no idea russel brand was such an enlightened thinker, what an incredible revelation that's been. Saw it first yesterday on Bill's hbo show, I can't wait to watch the rest of this.
Hes in recovery and has worked the 12 steps which incorporates religion with.psycology and Ethics....
Also bill Maher is kinda stupid
Russel is very insightful. Love his show.
Russell has a great podcast on TH-cam and Rumble you would find enjoyable and educational
Brilliant !
Zero Dumbing down!
The two made a fascinating and humorous conversation! 👏
Wow listen how immature Bill comes off and how wise Russell does.
Right lol