Dark Thoughts and Mental Health with Joe Marler | WAF "The Podcast" Ep 18

[@JohnEades]

Bumped into Joe unexpectedly at a Sarries v Quins game a few years ago at Wembley. Had a chat with him whilst he was getting some sweets for his eldest son... have been a huge fan of his ever since... what a true gentleman & one of the nicest players I have the pleasure in meeting. I walked away with the feeling that he was more honoured to meet me than the other way round!

[@Tyson8887]

You two need to a podcast together, with guest . Great chemistry. thanks for taking about mental health issues im suffering a lot currently.

[@alexroberts2632]

Props to Marler for his honesty. Great episode

[@ashleyjennings5691]

See what you did there 🤣

[@Karma7711]

No pun intended? Haha

[@jaroold]

Listened to this walking my dog ended up doing an extra few miles just to keep listening! Top men setting the standard! A very REAL chat cheers both!

[@paulphillips357]

A really powerful episode, two huge, powerful men, who can never ever be called weak or wimpy. Having had similar darkness in the last couple of years, and thoughts and attempts, the more this public discourse by public figures goes on the better, this is really important, Well done Hask and Joe.

[@paulshilton]

Seeing a beast like Joe open up gives so much strength and confidence to others to open up and talk about how they are feeling. Great work!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@daviddean6783]

Fellas, this was truly fantastic. A rollercoaster of lol banter and deep conversation. Riveting stuff. You are both so watchable- thanks for sharing. We need this.

[@bigeyesbeautiful6890]

I love this video and the awareness of mental health you're raising. It's very hard to open up and not feel stupid so I respect this chat a lot. We must now look at helping people who talk, being there for them good and bad days, trying to make bad days a little more manageable etc that's when you really open up, when you know someone is genuinely interested in helping you. Let's not forget the after support, it's equally important.

[@chrisb18741]

Best rugby duo. Will watch any video with these two

[@GWills-ys6rd]

That was mental but very important! This will have a profoundly positive effect on many people when they watch and listen to elite athletes talk about mental health challenges. Excellent!

[@hansbrnmo3918]

Absolute legends! This is my favourite episode to date. Props to Marler for his honesty!

[@Jerecojohnson]

Pardon the pun!

[@deanoc1530]

I'm a simple man. I see Joe Marler I click.

[@stevenzwennes3083]

Great podcast. Great subject but also very cool to see two mates having a laugh. Good to see An open conversation about mental health

[@paulbrookes3349]

What a fantastic podcast. A great balance of banter and serious discussion on a difficult subject. Kudos to both of you.

[@JasonConlan75]

I watched big boys don't cry yesterday absolute class and Joe's honesty about his struggles will help a lot of people.....

[@AR-xo5hi]

Great to hear from both of you! It has been an awful year for many and this is needed now more so than ever! The more open we can be the less people will feel alone

[@bjedwards6846]

I was on Joe's podcast a while back. Top bloke. His book's pretty good too!

[@roberttomlin1262]

Absolutely loved that episode, was so interesting to hear your story.

[@JS-ce4zq]

Two modern day “icons” in the sport.... it’s great to see you talking about such a personal thing. Be it the serious points, or putting the lad laughs in places. If the video helps one person it’s worth it! 👍🏻

[@simonsmith740]

Im a proper sports fan and for a while i didnt get Hask at all. All the social media and videos etc. Then he destroyed Australia 3 test to zero and suddenly i got him and now find him an incredibly engaging character who has genuine credibility . Good man Hask

[@kd2239]

James and Joe, thank you for doing this. You are helping a lot of people. 6 months ago i had literally made the rope to end it all. Therapy and drugs and my life has changed. I never truly understood the importance of talking about how we are feeling. It was so great to see James, a pure lads lad genuinely concerned and wanting to develop so that he could understand adn notice when other people are in pain. Thank you for this lads for broadcasting the message. Love ya. Edit: Actually this stuff is funny as hell. Had me cracking when the dexter deer story got going. Brilliant.

[@DrAAAli]

Dear Joe, hopefully you see this, NOTHING but love for you bro, nothing but love, life is tough and what you did was what it was, love yourself and understand we are here for a limited time, stay happy, do whatever you can to stay happy... Best wishes, (huge All Blacks and Joe Marler fan) Dr Ali

[@georgelefroy-brooks8223]

I’m 15 minutes in and already crying with laughter! Both incredible people and players, and I think this is probably my favourite episode yet!

[@flexplex5892]

Legends both of you. This is something that needs to be out there. Thank you

[@davidfineren479]

One of the best podcasts I've ever watched. Hats off fellas.

[@coot2596]

Think this is the nicest we'll ever see these two be to each other. Great pod lads.

[@HelixEvo-0]

Thank you James and Joe. Makes people think they are not alone and not soft when they experience the things Joe has mentioned. It’s helped me smile.

[@ryandunn8870]

I remember dancing with Haskell at tomorrowland and asking myself why isnt he with the team.... To date the strongest fucking person Ive seen on a dancefloor. He literally had two other people on top of his shoulders. Absolute legend. Ever since then hes been on my radar and Im a fan. Purebred beast with a great personal side.

[@andrewmacdonald7888]

Couple of top men. Rugby needs character like you two

[@KernowekTim]

Fair play Joe. I wish you the best, and I hope that time, patience,honesty and love win through in the end. Under-lying issues that take a long time to reveal themselves, may require some time to 're-balance'. Least is most Joe. Don't try too hard, just let love be the boss. You are a good man, with a big-heart. It's the little things that 'kill'. Deal with the little things, and the bigger issues will look after themseves most often than not. Take care big man.

[@takenbystorm]

Truthfully, the interview changes around 2.09. James is better when he's not searching the clipboard, but searching himself. Cheers dudes. Best thing i've learned from crashing, is that you can only go upward. And if we're willing to give advice and love to others to not feel that it is personal, then too the same applies to you.

[@johnnyutah999]

Love this. Men need to do this more often

[@DavidsYouTubing]

Brilliant. Loved it.

[@econsultsadvice]

These two are awesome to watch and listen to

[@Jerecojohnson]

What a brilliant interview, serious and funny at the same time!

[@weightsandcakes2604]

Excellent episode. Loved the way it was so light hearted but delivered some really honest and important messages. Thank you Joe and James. Brilliant

[@JacobMcDonald27]

Legends ❤

[@markhaith4720]

Very helpful well done and much appreciated

[@ljawgtn1393]

Re: the suicide issues, someone said once and I think it's a good one is....."Trouble is, people don't realise things always get better" and to be fair they always do so it's a good one to remember

[@richsmall1526]

Rugby friends! Awesome podcast guys. Addressed some real issues in our beloved sport and society. Very impressive.

[@sunshinecatcher8779]

Bloody love Joe seems like a great bloke

[@michaelshannon9169]

Well done lads. Thank you.

[@ziggystardug7154]

Never heard of either of these guys but what a great podcast.

[@Scotsdave]

Two international class rugby players from England - big respect for their playing days and what they've done with this Ep.

[@Onlinesully]

after watching a couple of these joe interviews and videos, and seeing the link for heaps more, most realised that he is doing the rounds promoting his book

[@depouillementpersonnel]

Always tuned to listen to the podcast. Brilliant James! Cheers from France 👋🏻🇫🇷

[@stuart9154]

Most relatable and funny podcast ive seen, managed to keep it positive to, great video

[@Nolaughingmatter23]

What a fantastic conversation- these rugby guys are next level Bants.

[@hughescorpell]

Great! Love you two together!

[@18jpk]

Wonder if one of the trigger questions was "How do you feel when someone squirts water in your face?" .

[@thecommonsensediet8619]

Wonderful upload, thank you for sharing! Stay healthy and safe! 👍😊🍓

[@gecko3211]

Wow. Very moving, hugely interesting and laugh out loud funny too. Well done both

[@stubalmer3884]

Fantastic show. Keep going James.

[@SolracFS]

Cheers for opening up Joe.

[@bradleybarrett5131]

So much respect for you both ❤️🤍 enough said!

[@austenpowers]

“So we are friends......” “No,” Hahah great work lads

[@stroketheboat]

it is such a shame that Jo felt he didn't know who to go and talk to and share his problems with. And therein lays the problem with mental health issues, especially among men. Despite all the talk, it is STILL not something people feel ok to talk about and can easily find support on. But there again, if he couldn'y confide in his wife/mates, it wouldn't really have mattered what support was available - you can lead a horse to water... Wish him the very best

[@gw8770]

"did you do it" "yeah, it was £40" 😂😂

[@russellgodfrey9677]

Really enjoyed this and have both books so will get reading ! Thanks to both James and Joe

[@richardsims457]

Absolutely brilliant😀

[@Goldih]

Super interesting and good to hear people opening up. Armchair psychologist moment.. but worth reading about 'Mask Smile Syndrome', 'False Positivity' and consequently 'Emotional Leakage'. Ironically suppressing feelings by trying to be positive and happy causes those negative feelings to come back two-fold. Why does it happen? Chronic highlights culture through social media and TV causes you to think "They're happy, why aren't I?" - Ironically they aren't. Jim Carrey & Robin Williams - both their childhoods were based around entertaining their parents by forcing themselves to be happy to make their parents happy. Nice sentiment but they both have struggled unequivocally.

[@kenrehill8775]

.......which is exactly where marler is.

[@Goldih]

@@kenrehill8775 Yeah, I did the forced positivity thing and it wasn't good. So you have to pick your poison.. have the highs with inevitable uncontrollable lows and deal with the impact on your family or stop trying so hard to be happy/positive and have gentler lows.

[@kenrehill8775]

@@Goldih I guess it’s all relative. Sometimes it’s actually perfectly ok not to think. There a huge amount of peace in that state.

[@DewtbArenatsiz]

There's always #andysmanclub

[@subwax]

Thank you to you both.

[@mjt.3565]

Superb Hask. Keep up the good work.!!👍

[@N1ck0A]

A bit late to the party but as I’m half way through the book I thought I’d watch some more pods as well. Fantastic show and well played for championing men’s mental health. Hopefully you will be sporting a 👨🏻👈 in Movember. Great work boys 👏🏻

[@joelmalagala]

That Faz impression was spot on 👌👌

[@Scotsdave]

The idea of Andy being Big Faz and Owen being Little Faz has killed me

[@alastaircoates5179]

James that was rumour started by Terry Wogan back in the Seventies ( you can put Animals in car if you run over them). AC

[@mitch2520]

Best one yet! Top interview!

[@paulphillips357]

"Don't swerve for squirrels or kids" LOL

[@robz1471]

Eddie jones impression are brilliant

[@ChristopherPhillips]

Brilliant stuff Hask.

[@matthewstone8724]

Brilliant podcast well done

[@JaneDeer1]

Thanks for this episode James and Joe. Puts a few mental issues I am dealing with in perspective. There is a TedEx podcast about male suicide worth checking oyt

[@ryanking758]

Why does Joe Marler give me tom hardy vibez? awesome mate

[@alanoneill3167]

Great episode.

[@JaneDeer1]

Read both books from both. Definte worth reading for everbody👍

[@caiotefu9856]

Thouroughly enjoyable, cheers lads 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@masterwindu1234]

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🙌🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@benjoyce2383]

Best one yet 🙌🏻

[@Thegrumpycoach]

Well done James.

[@vaughancapstick9961]

Deer Hunter meets First Blood meets Fatal Attraction. Welcome to another cosy night of chat 'n' gags with J.A.W. Look out Jonathon Woss - the Hask is eyeing up your prime spot! 👍

[@chuckyboy6977]

4:09 The most British thing said about a good mate in U.K.

[@vincentmolyneux2103]

Haskell is soo not an interviewer thats what makes his a great interviewer. Because he is talking honestly to a mate anout some dark stuff. Well done mate

[@RugbyWrapUp]

Great stuff gents. #RousingStandingGolfClap

[@paulbarber6831]

Brilliant. Hope Joe comes out of England retirement soon.

[@flyboy970]

He’s not retired.

[@kgkg-nk6rd]

Great podcast 👌

[@niklawrenceresults9371]

Fantastic topic👏🏼

[@mjt.3565]

I can't believe Graham Rowntree had his ears sculpted & moulded to resemble Hasks feet...& it only cost him £40...

[@branmaher6684]

Great podcast.

[@jonathanuys9998]

Help a Saffa out here, lads. 'Big boys don't cry' where can I download it? Not paying Sky for shait

[@ryanpayne4937]

class podcast lads

[@VikingSS72]

great podcast

[@sarahgledhill298]

Ok. I'm listening to quite an interview and then " I'm circumcised if you're asking". Bloody hell.

[@waynethompson7298]

Great show loved it👍, cant wait till he's back on and there just ripping each other chewing the fat, they should do a podcast together

[@TheRobbiedean]

Class

[@econsultsadvice]

Disagree most fans want a vanilla player Hask. We love the characters, we want more of them, in order to relate. leave the vanilla to other more mundane sports :)

[@jroobz]

fuckkkkk imagine rage-consumed unstoppable Joe Marler smashing your house up

[@David-uf8ex]

And we still have the likes of Jess Philips laughing at male suicide yet keeping they’re jobs .

[@dollardollardoyle]

You can tell how good friends they are when Haskell goes “ Stress is really good for pregnant women” 😂

[@notoriousmole]

Joe the kind of kid at school to break all your pencils and get you to apologise for making him mad.

[@gwhite7011]

that was hilarious

[@1990seany]

👏👏👏👏

[@tomsawyer7429]

Gotta love Hask's hussle since retiring...

[@adamwilliams820]

❤