Dan Carlin: Hardcore History | Lex Fridman Podcast

[@lexfridman]

Here are the timestamps. Please check out our sponsors to support this podcast. 0:00 - Introduction & sponsor mentions: - Athletic Greens: athleticgreens.com/lex and use code LEX to get free vitamin D - SimpliSafe: simplisafe.com/lex and use code LEX to get a free security camera - Magic Spoon: magicspoon.com/lex and use code LEX to get free shipping - Cash App: cash.app/ and use code LexPodcast to get $10 2:36 - Nature of evil 9:33 - Is violence and force fundamental to human civilization? 14:41 - Will we always have war? 24:21 - The Russian front in World War II 32:15 - Ideologies of the US, the Soviet Union, and China 44:58 - Putin 57:33 - Journalism is broken 1:04:58 - Genghis Khan 1:19:19 - Greatest leader in history 1:27:04 - Could Hitler have been stopped? 1:44:03 - Hitler's Antisemitism 1:49:54 - Destructive power of evil 1:59:09 - Will human civilization destroy itself? 2:11:14 - Elon Musk, Tesla, SpaceX 2:19:36 - Steering around the iceberg - wow do we avoid collapse of society? 2:41:43 - Advice on podcasting 2:44:55 - Joe Rogan, Spotify, and the future of podcasting 3:00:02 - Future episodes of Hardcore History podcast 3:15:04 - Is Ben real? 3:15:48 - Meaning of life

[@humanchalk2835]

Good evening, lex

[@danielhug7405]

Love you

[@robspecht9550]

Lex. Get on that Moon flight with Maezawa.

[@GarrickHe]

Awesome! Got something to listen to tonight and I've been looking forward to this interview.

[@freethemimes]

Now try time stamping the latest joe rogan, tim dillon, and alex jones podcast 🎃

[@darlenehopkins4852]

I L O V E YOU LEX !!! I am a 70 yr old widow and after 30 years of marriage, I can no longer have this sort of thoughtful hours long intelligent conversation with my beautiful man. I would rather listen to your conversations and talk out loud to you, than go to sleep. Yet at the risk of being offensive, you will have to settle for taking second best to my late husband. You are a force for good. I am grateful.

[@calebjones7989]

May his memory always be a blessing.

[@Borhaps]

@@ejkalegal3145 to each their own, don’t judge what makes her happy or enjoys we all have our own quirks

[@xDMrGarrison]

My condolences ma'am :) I'm glad that this podcast provides this for you. I also like to fall asleep while listening to it :p

[@stephaniemcallister7500]

You go girl

[@avimae4225]

@@ejkalegal3145 , Perhaps you should preference your statement with "in my opinion." Its strange for you and makes you uncomfortable. While your pointing a finger at her, you have 3 pointing back at yourself. Blessings

[@ddantzww]

🤯 I almost lost my mind when I saw this pop up. Dan Carlin and Lex for 3hrs is the meeting of the minds we need.

[@FIPOkoeie2024]

Great interview, more shd have been mentioned though

[@rickbrown8670]

At double speed it’s only 1.5 hours. 😅

[@zodiacmanan]

Dan Carlin is the reason I have come back to history with a love and eagerness I had not known when in school. He never disappoints. Thank you for everything.

[@sitluxetluxfuit4481]

How can you "come back to history"? History is what's happening.

[@christopherpotter6304]

Legendary

[@francissynergia7385]

@@sitluxetluxfuit4481 I believe he is referring to the passion in his heart being relived and expanded! Oh, the excitement! Oh, the rapture! Oh, the ecstasy!

[@markjones4186]

I never knew how amazing history was until I got out of education and started learning about it on my own. It takes way more effort that popping in a movie, but fiction can't compare to so many of the amazing stories of good and bad that make up the story of man

[@glenholmgren1218]

@@sitluxetluxfuit4481 the topic - not the flow of events …

[@MrPinksViolin]

I love you discussions, @lexfridman, but your optimism/naïveté is breathtaking at times. That said, keep up the great work.

[@jdt2003]

This format is enlightening, educational, "thinking slow", and much better than a 5 minute yell session on cable news. Keep up the great work Lex and Dan.

[@leannemo7382]

Yes. That's why so many people have grown hungry for these type of civil exchanges, including the Joe Rogan podcast.

[@heatherscribner2993]

​@@leannemo7382 Correct. Cable news is for psycho lefties.. the liberals to the far right, we have different venues. It's not legacy media. Hasn't been for quite some time.

[@carsonfischer7010]

Dan Carlin’s hardcore history is the greatest podcast ever made

[@doyouevennaturebro4593]

That library is the best money I’ve ever spent.

[@UserName-ii1ce]

He reminds me of Philosophise this

[@brbapappa]

*in history

[@biggsw7783]

I’ve listened to Blueprint for Armageddon at least 3 times. So so good

[@zfzmikey]

I'm gonna let you finish, but, wait, nevermind. You're right.

[@charlesjohnson9879]

“All governments suffer a recurring problem: Power attracts pathological personalities. It is not that power corrupts but that it is magnetic to the corruptible.” -- FRANK HERBERT ("Heretics of Dune")

[@gormhenriksen147]

Just started reading Dune... Seems like it might be a good series!

[@jusone9802]

Bingo.

[@kyleganse4978]

Check

[@vkhvala]

I don't remember who but somebody said this way: "The main problem with any government that people who will govern the best don't want to do anything with a government."

[@sgtbaker2072]

@@gormhenriksen147 Hell yes it is.

[@jackieellis756]

So glad you got the amazing Dan Carlin. Such an enchanting, engaging, and honest conversational deliciousness. Thank you Lex. I am constantly in awe of you.

[@DontPanicAM]

This is my favorite Dan Carlins podcast as a guest. They actually talk about history. Whenever he visits Joe Rogan, they just talk about how great podcasting is for three hours.

[@whitmanashby2616]

3 hours is not nearly enough. These two just sitting down and talking is beyond my ability to describe great.

[@bighands69]

Dan Carlin sometimes is wasted on podcasts. He is a history buff so that is what they mostly should be talking about.

[@netkolakota1663]

Dobar komentar

[@brocktureski662]

This is brilliant. More historians. Thanks a lot!

[@Lucky-Sevens7777]

@@teriross-bares7153 lmao ok Karen

[@ilikenaps312]

Lex's guest list is mad impressive

[@josephapfelbeck6781]

Facts!

[@matthewwilkinson2523]

Especially for a newish podcast, shows he’s well respected

[@x.o.thehost]

100%

[@argem6770]

Closer and closer to Putin haha

[@vivekkaushik9508]

@@argem6770 would be amazing to listen to them in Russian with subtitles.

[@Epileptick0]

"The weapons of love are much more powerful" -Lex Friedman I woke up this morning and found myself in one of those terrible internet holes where I made the mistake of watching a violent video too long. And then i got another, and another. I read the comments on these videos, and found so much hatred. People fighting amongst themselves over the fighting in the videos. It made me really sad. A terrible way to wake up, that too many of us fall prey to every single day. Then I threw on Lex and tried to get back to sleep. But I couldn't because I was so moved by his relentless positivity about there being more good than evil in the world. I then went to the comments to find the most kind people in the world, all together, boosting each other up, helping, discussing, and even disagreeing - but not disrespecting. It turned my mood from feeling helpless to feeling so hopeful. I have been watching you Lex since day one. It was an accident I found you. I thought your voice was the same as this crazy conspiracy theorist guy and was trying to connect the dots to see if you were him. You weren't. This was back when you would post videos of you playing guitar and things before the podcasts. I kept watching by accident too. I just wanted your soothing voice to put me to sleep. And here we are many years later, and you have executed your vision. Still wearing your suit. Still talking softly in a monotone voice, but there's something new now. You've united all the good people in the world. The thinkers and the lovers. The egoless. And it dawned on me.... This mf just started the revolution that will break the spell of hatred throughout the entire world. He did it with a soft voice, a clean suit, and love. What a thing to witness. Have a great day everyone. Make a difference. 🤘

[@frankfiore7461]

give up your freedoms first

[@Linandemma]

YOU MADE ME CRY! I know what you mean. ❤

[@GastonsGuitarCovers]

Thanks for sharing this !! Let's all fight for good harder today !! ❤

[@katkatkat88888]

That was beautiful, thanks!!!

[@Aeoniik]

Also there is no such thing as an egoless person unless you are literally a bodhisattva raised in a monastery, and being egoless doesn’t make you a good person. I used to believe that too. It’s a trap. There is a very little difference between having an over inflated ego and thinking you don’t have one mate.

[@BryanLubeck]

Smartest conversation I’ve listened to. Many things I’ve been mulling over but couldn’t articulate. This helped me go from a gut feeling to nuanced articulation.

[@waurbenyeger]

Didn't even know Lex had a podcast and then this pops up on my recommended list. Subscribe button is clicked, whiskey glass is filled and snacks have been collected and are ready to be snacked on. Gots that good feeling about this one.

[@colbrienzo]

Most “dude” thing I’ve read in a while😂

[@Deftonesdsm]

@@colbrienzo haha right.

[@jstaxcoach]

I learned of you, Lex, on Joe's podcast. I've been enchanted by Dan's work for years. I love your tenderness and authenticity. You, Lex, give this old man hope in a world seemingly gone crazy. This was an astonishing conversation. Thank you!

[@wolfparkour]

Dan Carlin's history podcasts are so good I wish I could erase my memories to experience them again.

[@adamhoward7221]

They are the only podcast that I've listened to multiple times.

[@WildlandExplorer]

I've listened to his series on WWI at least 3 times over the years.

[@shawnmalec6846]

@@WildlandExplorer its by far one of the best pieces of media out in the qorld

[@jimmyintheswamp]

@@WildlandExplorer Agreed. It's utterly terrifying on many levels.

[@hootsmcgee7896]

have you ever listened to the podcasts.... ON WEED? whole new experience bud.

[@MarkSmith-bu2eq]

My hat is off to you Mr.Fredman , you are a true Gentleman & scoller, who talks deeply about the subjects we all think & would like to talk about, kudo's to you my brother!!.

[@christiandenmark8583]

So, three years ago I get a smartphone from my granddaughter. My 53 year old son tells me to listen to Joe Rogan if I want to understand him. My other son suggested Dan Carlin to me because he and I both love history. Now I suggest Lex Fridman to both of them to show them what a quick learner I am! Wow, interesting time to be alive. Thank you all for educating and delighting an old woman. And for sharing your dad with us. 🙏🏾 Namaste

[@davidmurphy8364]

For a history freak like myself, stumbling across Hardcore History by pure chance years ago back on Tune In Radio was one of the greatest finds of my life!

[@aileenmac1]

Is it Netflix?

[@jonteaches]

I love Lex’s humility and curiosity. Such a beautiful human being.

[@Pumpkinking64]

lmao

[@bearlyeconomic]

What strain are you smoking sis?

[@jda671]

He is the smartest person in most any room but he has worked to make his ego small. He is such a great listener and communicator

[@funtimes8296]

@@jda671 He's smart, but he's not that smart.

[@jonteaches]

@Joy Jones he’s kind of like if you combined the best parts of Joe Regan and Mr. Rodgers.

[@boombonic666]

Fantastic episode! I swear I could listen to Dan Carlin talk all day and have already binged his podcast several times in years past. The man truly makes my brain hurt in the best possible ways, I always learn something from him. Whether it's a new perspective or historical details, it's always interesting!

[@PrimeMatt]

Dan nailed it with "self interest", that's the underlying issue and always will be, regardless of politics or religion, it's always about self interest.

[@SquaredbyX]

Actually it's x billion times about the people who 'don't' realize it. And the x number of times they lie to themselves for every lie told to them by someone else.

[@patmaloney5735]

Yeh Lex isnt fit enough to run beside a mental athlete like Dan

[@OsvaldoBayerista]

Most based fact ever.

[@SirThreepio]

YES

[@danevans2397]

And geography and resources.

[@matthewsnyder674]

"You cannot save people. You can only love them." ~Anaïs Nin Keep on keepin' on, Lex.

[@estebancollazo5726]

I love these podcasts so much. It’s absolutely brain food. I love the structure, the questions, the tone and ambience, the magnitude and weight of the topics. The philosophical framing and the raw, open honesty. I just love this podcast so much.

[@revolutionarymindset9437]

I'm listening to this podcast 3 years late Im not sure how I haven't came across it before! Pretty good work! Im impressed! Better late than never!

[@jceter]

Been subscribe to the channel and it is the first time watching it.

[@tjmasson1013]

Me too!

[@Xerox1911]

We need Dan back for round 2! This episode was amazing.

[@magicseadog8674]

Yeah I would love that

[@zvolchen117]

Also because of all the Russia talk.

[@DannySullivanMusic]

could not agree more. completely true dude

[@damedusa5107]

@@zvolchen117 would love his view on current climate. Because a lot of what he’s said in the past seems to have come true

[@johnmartinezm]

Dan voted for Biden after stating he’s not voting for either party. He stated Trump was dangerous. I’d like to know his thoughts now as I see Biden as more dangerous to our country than Trump

[@inspirationalcreativity8880]

“Shooting an arrow and painting a bullseye 🎯 around it afterward” = Control.. Brilliantly Said👌

[@BurniOwnz]

An all too familiar phrase for listeneres of Dan's podcast.

[@schechter01]

Ye olde Texas Sharpshooter's Fallacy.

[@schroedergustav5754]

This might be the greatest podcast episode ever. We need a Part 2 urgently!!

[@mikeadams-dh2ol]

That’s a stretch

[@RY-TIOUSRY]

Agreed

[@RY-TIOUSRY]

This is an exceptional interview. One of my personal favorites. I enjoyed every second of it. And no, It's not a stretch.

[@JesterPickering]

Yes yes yes 🎉

[@LeeMaverick]

This is the first time I have seen Dan Carlin's face! II HAVE BEEN LISTENING HIS PODCAST FOR MANY MANY YEARS!

[@bob89]

"If you hate violence and don't believe in politics, the only major remedy remaining is education." G.Orwell

[@madrooky1398]

I do believe in education. The only thing left i would count on.

[@jonahledesma]

Music provides me with a wonderful alternative.

[@fioredeutchmark]

@@jonahledesma I’d argue that would be an emotional education.

[@bob89]

@@jonahledesma word!!

[@Patchaddictedpolymath]

Just because you do not take an interest in politics doesn't mean politics won't take an interest in you. -Pericles

[@HawaiiMusicSupplyTUS]

Thank you Lex and Dan. This is one of the best.

[@lutze5086]

im 25:00 in and while dan is certainly efficient in retreading famliar ground... lex not so much, hes not giving dan anything to work with. i hope it gets better from here

[@nathanclark3277]

“Shooting an arrow and painting a bullseye 🎯 around it afterward” = Control.. Brilliantly Said👌

[@ψευδάνερ]

I dunno, Lex might be a genius with AI algorithm but he seems pretty dumb in alot of other aspects about life, Dan Carlin is one of the best podcasters out there, he has the charm and personality, the ease of words and the historical knowledge to accompany it all, and yet Lex starts off with the most obvious question, is evil real? then he himself comes out and tells the answer right away, its a matter of perspective, truly gives Dan nothing to work with, I felt bad for Dan, he must have thought why am I even here

[@johnnynguyen1779]

“It is only through beauty that one can proceed to freedom.”

[@starczarar]

This was great for not having to think for three hours.

[@Anonymoose361]

Lex, thank you for having such a fascinating discussion with one of my favorite historical and moral philosophers (term used loosely). The world needs more Dan Carlin.

[@Amor-Fati.]

As a history buff, I just love conversations like this. I wish I could just sit for hours and talk history. I have always been intrigued by Ghangis Kahn. I love strategic military history.

[@austinferrin2633]

"Great men are not often good men" what a quote

[@SirThreepio]

Great men/women are remembered only for their great things. You shouldn't love/hate the person more than its legacy.

[@SirThreepio]

@@austinferrin2633 You are looking for long range results and legacy and if that is overall positive (according to your data and your understanding) then you can look for the "real" person in order to find out if you want to act like or support this kind of person. Unfortunately, a good legacy is often inhibited by finding the "real" person and a destructive legacy is often romanticized by "new evidence" (Stalin was seen feeding a stray cat).

[@jorgequintanillare]

This will resonate forever for me.

[@kevinfoster2163]

@@austinferrin2633 stop telling folks to “expand” in the KZbin comment section, it makes ya sound like a pr1ck

[@austinferrin2633]

@@kevinfoster2163 thanks kevin

[@mlhenault]

Regarding Stalin’s belief that he was good... “Ideologues driven by love for humanity are rarely better than those who are not, because their love is usually reserved for their *ideal* of humanity - an abstraction confined to their imaginations - for which they would gladly trample over all the actual humans in the world.” G. Bhogal

[@derekbutts2660]

Idk who that man is but thats some fire

[@jand8303]

Cut and paste?

[@gregs9210]

that quote fits very well to apply to americas perceived position in the world, which carlin touched on early in the podcast

[@brianjacob8728]

Stalin, like most major players in history since the enlightenment, was a freemason. There was and is an agenda behind his actions. This isn't about personal philosophy.

[@29memyselfandi]

This quote seems particularly relevant at this moment in time of mass censorship ‘for the greater good’

[@DeadManProp]

As a Polish person, who grew up in the Eastern Bloc, but at the age of 14 moved to the UK with their parents, I appreciate Lex's view on the discrepancies between the two cultures. It really rings a bell. Except, of course, as Polish people, we hated the soviet union with a burning passion haha

[@lukeboitnott7261]

We need a Lex and Dan episode 2

[@megg.6651]

Lex, with every podcasts of yours I listen, I fall more deeply in love with your intellect and ethos. Please continue your work for as long as possible. You are a force in this world that is desperately needed.

[@SkervyBoi]

This was my first introduction to Hardcore History, and I have to say Dan Carlin is one of my number 1 Podcasters of all time.

[@TheMightyMurse1917]

Same for me, I listened to this around the time it came out and immediately went down one of the most informative and entertaining rabbit holes I think the internet has to offer. I'd recommend Blueprint for Armageddon if you haven't already found it, Dan brings WWI to life in a way that only he can. Kings of Kings is also really interesting. You really can't go wrong with anything he puts out. Enjoy!!!

[@savage22bolt32]

I never heard if him until today. He's obviously a smart guy, but he asks more questions than he answers.

[@bc5993]

@@savage22bolt32 do yourself a favor and listen to @Trey

[@savage22bolt32]

@@bc5993 thanks for the tip B C.

[@bc5993]

@@savage22bolt32 np bro

[@jOasisTX]

His knowledge of history and historical figures, and the insight that comes with it... Great... but his story telling is his greatest skill. One of the most memorable orators of our era.

[@nattyswede]

Wow - this was an insightful conversation that brought useful nuance to a lot of fundamental issues. Thanks so much for initiating, Lex!

[@annatrombley5607]

I love the way the conversation was a true collaboration, building off each other throwing out ideas.

[@Hermanhusband]

Carlin states his podcast is unscripted

[@MariaMMCardoso]

I really appreciate Lex's work. The appeal of his podcasts are that people really have time to explain their ideas, it is a good old fashioned conversation (an art long lost in time), it is really food for the thought, not fast food as everything else from the news to the movies. Obviously, it attracts the best interviewees.

[@sebastianrubio928]

We need more Lex Fridmans, more Dan Carlins & more Joe Rogans in this world.

[@watchmen7490]

Ok im on it

[@GE0attack]

@@vonclaren1 who hurt ya

[@warrens.5933]

@@vonclaren1 A shill? Lol wtf are you smoking?

[@shanosantwanos3908]

Joe rogan..marxist salesman..cyber shaman..alex jones clone...culture steerer. Mis info agent

[@GE0attack]

@@shanosantwanos3908 Alex has got quite alot of things right. Jeff epstien, bohemian grov and turning frogs gay and animal human hybrids. He's fan base loves conspiracy he's leaning into that that's it. Don't take him seriously he's a entertainment you can get few nuggets of truth here and there sprinkled in his rants

[@johna.camardojr6199]

Lex, I just crawled out from under a rock; Thank Youuuu for my fist introduction to Dan n also, learning of his podcast. Awesome questions, Great dialog, which, educational n thought-provoking , which had me waiting for the next topic. 3+ hours, I would've sat threw double that time. I look forward to hearing more of both of your podcasts. Thank Youuuu, Thank Youuuu Thank Youuuu 🤩 May GOD BLESS US ALL ALWAYS 🙏 ❤️

[@oxensoren]

Two my favorite and most respected humans having an incredibly insightful conversation. What a treat!

[@mitchellcox1664]

Love the time stamps broken into chapters so I can click back and find parts in an organized way. First KZbin video I’ve seen with that, and I love it. Also this content rocks. New fan of Dan Carlin and now an even newer fan of Lex Friedman. Just found my new listening material.

[@mitchellcox1664]

@lex fridman

[@ezundel]

Dan is the best podcaster of all time. I will listen to anything he does.

[@Mdub_actual]

I am LOVING this discussion! Lex, you are a giant-among-men, and you find other intellectual peers to have beautiful deep discussions with, and if I might say so; the more people hear these discussions, the longer humanity will survive in a healthy way, with a healthy planet. 💪🏽😎

[@tylerjerabek5204]

I’m not sure Lex is an intellectual peer to his guests He’s certainly not up to Dan’s level

[@ememchi3717]

How did I miss this four years ago?! Dan- you are an amazing storyteller!

[@michaelcosgrove6908]

As a protester from the 60’s most of us really wanted to stop the war but we did meet girls and do some smoking they call it multitasking today

[@JamesBaylockJr]

War!, (hua), (yeah), what is it good for?!, absolutely nothing!

[@annakatarinalupis1044]

Wow! The world would be a much better place if we could all have conversations like this one among ourselves - deep respect they have for each other makes this conversation deliciously interesting and enjoyable. Thank you both!

[@niklas5547]

Dan Carlin is my GOAT to get me through tedious work days

[@mynameisfatmike6742]

I've listened to Dan for years and only just today stumbled across this interview. Loved it, amazing conversation exploring some really interesting ideas. In light of recent events, would love to see Dan return and do a follow up interview

[@SynysterCondom]

I feel like KZbin algorithms are getting smarter. It started suggesting Dan Carlin videos hours before you even dropped this, it's never suggested them before and I've never searched for him 🤔

[@Burgerboss-rb7un]

Dude Dan Carlin’s work is a deep hole you can lovingly fall into.

[@MattOGormanSmith]

He mentioned Dan in the Charles Isbell one. That could be enough to do it, given the auto subtitle feature.

[@LouLouLion]

Maybe KZbin wants u to adopt a specific ideology

[@melissavanhoose3287]

there is a whole list of guests that have been on JRE i would appreciate to hear Lex have a conversation with. Randall Carlson is at the top of the list for me and a close second is Graham Hancock.

[@arobot4398]

I was really disappointed when Randall Carlson didn't make an appearance this past February, there were rumours that he was meant to be on JRE this year.

[@CSestp]

@@arobot4398 He started his own podcast, its not great, Randall needs someone "dumb" to ask questions to really pry the best out of him.

[@arobot4398]

@@CSestp Tbh I can't really judge I'm one of the dumb audience that needs dumb questions hehe, I'll check out the podcast but defo enjoy it when the like of Hancock is present.

[@theyeticlutch3486]

100% 👊

[@mygad]

Those two are well spoken loons. Always fun to listen to though.

[@AllBraunZeroBrains]

This might be the greatest podcast guest I’ve ever seen. Insane. 🔥🔥🔥

[@FranksRealm]

This is one of my favorite conversations I have ever listened to. So many fascinating thoughts were evoked from this discussion. Thanks Lex and Dan!

[@freespeech4all723]

This conversation is the perfect example why we should never sensor an apposing view. I'm talking about these damn vaccines.

[@ryanDFV]

Dan is so self-aware of his own biases and thought patterns. Truly inspiring

[@The.Kyle.Scott.]

@@chickenfishhybrid44 what is the implied issue here? A man recognizes where his mental and emotional blind spots are, and at least he is a decent enough to try and be mindful.

[@preacherberry8901]

I love Lex's interviews. He asks questions, good deep questions, and just sits back and listens.

[@skyblue9991]

His genius and introverted-ness take his interviewing skills to a level thats unmatched.

[@kacynash]

I found you almost accidentally amd somehow it seems that fate or as I chose to believe the Holy Spirit keeps bringing me back to you. Your conversations are so compelling that I. Find it hard to believe you hold my attention for hours. At first out was your guests that drew me in and now it is to share your experiences with so many different personalities. Thank you Lex!

[@TIm_Bugge]

Will we always have war? I think a more provident question to ask is "When there is peace, do we know why?"

[@CE-vd2px]

Oooohh

[@nsh1980]

I read that in Thomas sowell’s voice

[@joshbarrow6246]

Very good question. Lets define peace while we're at it too.

[@missyounorm33]

That's beautiful thinking

[@markmartinez4155]

@@nsh1980 I did too

[@merylmel]

Oh my dears. How wonderful to hear intelligent, informed, wide ranging conversion. I've learned so much about human history and a vast array of current events and technology through this and your many other marvellous podcasts. Thank you both .

[@CM555-i7k]

I really enjoyed this. You are great to watch. Dan Carlin is a wonderful human. I like the way he thinks and interacts and is. I'm new to your Podcast forum and look forward to catching up.

[@tntnyny]

I've never identified with your opening monologue more than this time. Dan Carlins voice has been joyously ringing through my head for years and I have trouble really believing he's a person.

[@h3recomedatboi595]

I agree but i dont really know why

[@stephaneelee1466]

Then you see him sitting there and he looks like he should be sitting by a lake with a beer kozi and a fishing rod

[@JumpingWatermelons]

Same. For some reason my mind just doesn't want to believe that this man is Dan Carlin.

[@michaela2098]

And what of Ben? Is he not a real person ; )

[@KarnesMobileWelding]

I find myself actually listening, actually paying attention. These guys are so intelligent holy moly, these conversations that Lex has are so next level.

[@johngould8002]

Coming from South africa, experiencing the last 50 years here where our politics are so different to the U.S. and Russia it is interesting to hear a brilliant dialog from both sides how there are good and bad ideologies to each in current times. Lex and Dan are brilliant.

[@grendel_1678]

Dan Carlin's Narration is second to none. While listening to his description the battle of Midway in his last Supernova in the East Podcast the vividness it elicited in me was like watching a blockbuster movie

[@viadharmawheel]

Very motivated in his trade.

[@Renwa82]

Dan is the man! I really appreciate his nuanced perspective

[@talkingpanda7046]

Thank you for this Lex. We don't get to hear from Dan Carlin enough.

[@dose2two]

Thank you Lex, I was so hyped when I've heard you were gonna talk to Dan Carlin.

[@underpowerjet]

Listening to King of Kings right now. It has to be one of the greatest podcasts on the Achaemenid Persian Empire I have ever had the pleasure of listening to. You're awesome Dan! And thank you for having him on Lex!

[@johnwray393]

Have you listened to " Ghost Of The Ostfront" yet? It's one of the best, right next to "Wrath Of The Khans".

[@underpowerjet]

@@johnwray393 I have listented to almost every Hardcord History podcast. I recommend Prophets of Doom. It's about the seige of the city of Munster Germany by anabaptists in 1534.

[@johnwray393]

@@underpowerjet I've listened to everyone he's ever made, a lot of them multiple times. Lol They're perfect for laying in bed listening while you're trying to sleep or when you're outside relaxing in the hammock. I also enjoy the shorter ones on his other channel. Hardcore History Addendums.

[@sgtbaker2072]

"Here I lie…Kourosh…King…of Kings" booooom GOOSEBUMPS

[@underpowerjet]

@@sgtbaker2072 - Darius I - CEO Of Persia Corp "I am not hot-tempered. What things develop in my anger I hold firmly under control with my thinking power. I am firmly ruling over my own impulses…I have a strong body. As a soldier, I am a good solider. I see who will rebel and who will not…First I will think, then I will act." :D

[@danielsmall8006]

Finally we find ourselves w actual quality of selection. A selection of EDUCATIONAL ENTERTAINMENT, JOE & LEX are hands down cream of the crop. Lex,Brother u were born to do this no doubt ty sincerely.

[@nicholasholmes5109]

This is the best Dan Carlin interview I've seen.

[@onairwithomar7838]

Great Episode! Dan Carlin really knows how to responds to Lex's questions. Always humble and kind!

[@timbassett9766]

Dan was one of the first meaningful podcasts I listened to , I could not stop listening , DAN took me to the time of GHANGIS KAHN . Keep up you good work lex 👍🇦🇺

[@tylerjerabek5204]

You wrote that and managed to misspell GK’s name

[@luck484]

I am bummed out because Dan Carlin said "I am not a historian." I sought out this podcast because I wanted his historical perspective. So much for geting what I want.

[@scarlettfever9483]

I am so touched by your vulnerabilities and humble way. You are such an important part of my life even though we have never met. Thank you for getting me through these long long nights.

[@cosmicrider5898]

Bumping for algorithm heres to three more hours gained.

[@1xeshm]

Speaking of algorithm, I was binge watching JRE with Dan just two days ago because it popped in my suggestions out of nowhere

[@jaywray4834]

"History will be kind to me, for i intend to write it." - Winston Churchill.

[@glenholmgren1218]

And write it he did

[@tonykennedy1615]

Addendum - "And the history of my enemies will be full of damning lies".

[@MrElderberries]

"History will be sloppy for me, for I intend to podcast it." -Dan Carlin.

[@renegademaster32]

Churchill was a racist bastard

[@wrathofgrothendieck]

What is history but a fable agreed upon? - Napoleon

[@Holidaeey]

Dan Carlin’s podcast are awesome. Glad you had him on. It was a great conversation covering many interesting topics.

[@regimondhilberton5034]

Lex: "Can I ask a hopeful question?" Dan "You may have the wrong guest...".

[@lizacarenesty680]

What exactly are you saying Regimond? From your perspective.

[@grannyali6567]

hilarious 🤣

[@asmaangel1088]

Dan Carlin’s hardcore history is the greatest podcast ever made

[@gmodfan53]

@@lizacarenesty680 He's not saying anything, he just directly quoted from the podcast as a highlight.

[@BassicBill]

I really admire and appreciate your comments about being a force to promote calm and hope in the world.

[@MatinaG]

This is an early Christmas gift. Thank you for having Dan on and letting us witness a brilliant exchange.

[@ssnider420]

The view on Putin from this video hasn’t aged well

[@tomdonahue4224]

Thanks for doing your podcasts! I have been imprisoned/working from home since Covid started and thank God I have your well-thought program to keep my grey matter moving! Change nothing, please!

[@treeflip7]

These are the type of people that should be getting air time on these KZbin/podcast/intellectual dark web forums. This man is an expert.

[@MrSkyydude]

The best conversation I’ve listened to, on KZbin, in a while

[@pantryonlyrecipes]

You both have the perfect voices for podcasts. It was nice listening to both of you!

[@robgrainger5314]

Another fascinating conversation. Thank you for this entire series. I'm very lucky that your range of interviewees generally coincides with people I'm interested in listening too. I find it quite fascinating that your delivery is fairly deadpan, but you manage to elicit interesting conversations from a wide range of interviewees, over a vast range of subjects. It would be interesting to see your reaction when they are speaking as well as when you're speaking (and vice versa). I guess the main guest I'd have on a wishlist is Noam Chomsky - I suspect the conversation could cover a wide range of subjects, from his work on linguistics and the implications on human consciousness, to his relentless activism and anarchistic viewpoint, and the relationships between those two. Even if you can't manage that one, keep at it. I strongly believe that proper, in depth. discussions like this can really help people broaden their horizons.

[@robroy0007]

One great interview! Thank you Lex and Dan y’all are both sirens of hope in our darkest days ! ✊

[@rickhubble7498]

Two of the best. I could listen to another four hours of Dan interviewing Lex.

[@savage22bolt32]

More questions came out of Dan's mouth than answers...

[@camilokarlsson]

@@savage22bolt32yes because it’s a conversation and not an interview

[@geesixnine]

​@savage22bolt32 that's called wisdom

[@pilotrserra]

Thank you Lex. I missed these types of great conversations in my life. Now I have them again. Why can’t every media outlet and podcasts incorporate Lex Friedman”s standards? As a 65 year old (former law enforcement pilot and college professor), my generation discussed and debated similar to Lex. There is no diplomatic debating anymore. Things started to radically change after 911. It appears history is repeating itself…and you only see the historic patterns when you get much older.

[@Rauly84]

A Lex podcast is like 1 year of reading condenced in only few hours ! This is gold man

[@rickshawwheelchair]

That is a great compliment. I agree!

[@MattttG3]

Valid but you means “condensed “ my bro

[@Rauly84]

@@MattttG3 thanks for the correction, English is not my native language.

[@Matthew_F]

So true bro

[@finnagain236]

I disagree. The only way to condense 1 year of reading into 3 hours, is very, very fast reading. You have to read. Listening is too passive. You have to read and think for yourself.

[@ramoscruz91]

In a completely platonic way, I really love Dan's voice. It feels like it carries so much wisdom like the ideal mentor

[@francissynergia7385]

In a completely platonic way huh

[@mmh312]

Dear Mr Fridman, you have revitalised my sense of hope for humanity. Thank you.

[@nicki4515]

I appreciate his stubborn idealism and optimism.

[@colinjames7569]

That was a heartfelt made respect to Dan Carlin Lex. You’re a good egg! I highly respect your message. I am a big fan of your work 😉

[@Blueformdesign]

Love Dan Carlin's work on Hard Core history . I'd listen while working , it kept me from loosing my mind . Brilliant stuff.

[@carlbrown9082]

I've always been a history nut, and while there are other amazing podcasts, like yours, Dan's Hardcore History is my favourite podcast uber alles.

[@rorymcclernon4674]

HH is easily my favorite podcast. CS helped me to de-radicalize my thinking about politics. This man is a treasure.

[@willmosse3684]

Yeah, no doubt

[@theproblemwithbeingawake]

As a clinical psychotherapist I learnt early on that all people think they’re doing the right thing. The question then becomes what are they doing and what is right or wrong about it.

[@stevensmith7949]

Thank You Lex Fridman! Thank You Dan Carlin! This 3 hour podcast has changed my entire worldview.