Duncan Trussell: Comedy, Sentient Robots, Suffering, Love & Burning Man | Lex Fridman Podcast

Duncan Trussell is a comedian, host of The Duncan Trussell Family Hour podcast, and co-creator of The Midnight Gospel. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:
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OUTLINE:
0:00 - Introduction
1:16 - Nietzsche's eternal recurrence
21:07 - Artificial intelligence
49:37 - Joe Rogan
58:10 - Facing death
1:14:58 - Bhakti yoga
1:21:49 - Afterlife
1:32:14 - Suffering
1:57:28 - War
2:15:23 - Depression
2:37:11 - Evil
2:47:28 - Burning Man
3:03:00 - The Midnight Gospel
3:07:52 - Advice for young people
3:17:23 - Duncan reads a poem
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Here are the timestamps. Please check out our sponsors to support this podcast. 0:00 - Introduction & sponsor mentions: - Skiff: skiff.com/lex - Calm: calm.com/lex to get 40% off premium - SimpliSafe: simplisafe.com/lex - NetSuite: netsuite.com/lex to get free product tour - Indeed: indeed.com/lex to get $75 credit 1:16 - Nietzsche's eternal recurrence 21:07 - Artificial intelligence 49:37 - Joe Rogan 58:10 - Facing death 1:14:58 - Bhakti yoga 1:21:49 - Afterlife 1:32:14 - Suffering 1:57:28 - War 2:15:23 - Depression 2:37:11 - Evil 2:47:28 - Burning Man 3:03:00 - The Midnight Gospel 3:07:52 - Advice for young people 3:17:23 - Duncan reads a poem

[@lukefish7562]

You’re the best Lex and Duncan is as unique as you!

[@berliangur]

Over 50 comments in first 10 minutes under this video. Did you consider to create a platform for your followers getting to know each other and discussing all these topics in depth?

[@glennmorris25]

Lex, get in touch with Cyril Wecht for a 9/11 podcast

[@Juanderingbot]

Lex, could you please have Bobby Azarian as a guest? 🙏🙏

[@ColinDakotaKelly]

Lex, I'm 2O Years old, and the wisdom you have indirectly bestowed upon me is something I will never be able to adequately thank you for. You are an inspiration, a hero, and, as I see it, will come to influence this world far more than any of us could possibly imagine.

[@primalentity9824]

Duncan Trussell is like an enchanted cigarette that learned how to talk.

[@camronfox6636]

Theo von is that you? 😂 helluva way to describe him 😂

[@myleshasty8127]

He’s definitely a fat J

[@iliveinthekingdomofpain7692]

TU Considered that statement “borrowed”. Now, here is one for you, “I am not even going to respond to that nonsense, instead I will save my breath for another cigarette.”

[@mspence0826]

😂😂

[@jester1663]

Better than Ari Shaffir who sounds like a narcissistic speak and spell.

[@theoneandonly668]

I’ve been a fan of Duncan for over 10 years, he’s an OG. He has always been himself and hasn’t changed one bit. Absolute legend

[@moocow323]

He is a literal legend.

[@stacysmom2748]

@Philippians 2:10-11 😳😳😮😯😲 Are you trying to say Duncan is God??? I fricken knew it LOL😆🤣🤣

[@04dram04]

Its ok to change though. We change as we mature and gain new perspectives from experience

[@WhereDidIParkMyLlama]

This entire conversation is like poetry. It’s a real pleasure to be able to listen to two of my favorite people talk for 3+ hours

[@OwenHooper-mv4fm]

It sort of seemed like it shouldn’t work… but the odd couple here definitely does

[@TheTyroofToriyama]

It's good. Our lives do change tho The enviroment will change so even if we remain the same, things will look different, things will come and go so new and old things will come and go

[@serenityriver2701]

Duncan describing depression made me feel heard. The magic of the internet is that I heard this when I needed it.

[@user-de6ww6ze7u]

Touche' , very well said bro and PLEASE KNOW you are most definitely not alone.... I can and did completely relate to your statement and suffer in silence as someone people wouldn't ever expect of being a victim of such lows and to the hell that some bouts of depression can be so it's important to know your not unique and there's many of us out here. Stay solid and keep pushing forward wish you all the best brother....

[@stothecb]

From a million miles away, I hear ya bro

[@johnbuck9701]

Time stamp?

[@markallen2984]

Read a book, because unlike when you use AI, the book doesn’t read you.

[@sticksstuffmichigan1092]

There's something about how Duncan responds to a person's ideas and questions with such sincere intensity. Being heard, real genuine responses and excitement. Acknowledging that he's just a flawed human like all of us but there's a joy in looking for the answers. What a treasure he is. LOVE them both, Lex and Duncan.

[@kicksmechanic]

Duncan is literally one of my favorite people in the world.. He has a child like wonder of the world even as a older man he's never let go.. It's absolutely beautiful and unique💯

[@stvbrsn]

It’s a neurological predisposition. One that I share, but Duncan has managed to be a lot more prosocial than I. But then, that’s why they call it a spectrum.

[@stvbrsn]

@@zz-if1ic well, older than Lex, to be fair. Cheers!

[@Hejirah]

exactly what I was about to say!

[@das_it_mane]

Microdosing can do this for you if it's not natural to you

[@sanjaivkovic9126]

💜

[@robdixson196]

I love how this guy instantly has his own take on every question and immediately starts coloring outside the lines.

[@user-nx2qz5jo5g]

i cant wait for him to drag theo von into it OH MAN thats a church im tryna go to ♥♥♥♥

[@waynemarshall2953]

Duncan is a national treasure... it kills me hes not more popular.

[@jacobsvetich8735]

For real, its a shame andrew shulz is more popular.

[@chriskucholtz6967]

The dude is killing it. What do you mean?

[@romchompa6858]

i hate when people say stuff like this in a comment, just follow him and enjoy, and stop worrying about how many other people agree with you. especially independent musicians ugh.

[@romchompa6858]

@Silence Dogood Ive never watched it

[@iambryn2012]

he’s an illuminati puppet

[@victorjans3771]

"Can we be friends?" For some reason I found that so heartwarming. What a wholesome, lovely and introspective guy.

[@tindlevibes4680]

It made me love him even more💥

[@logancade342]

Duncan is such a sweetie ❤

[@corvussauron3538]

@Philippians 2:10-11 WE NEED A TIME stamp not that shit

[@Sbaak1]

​@@corvussauron3538 3:19:00

[@2tearsinabucket521]

Still waiting to see Duncan trussel get into a drunken tussle

[@johnphilbill]

I know no-one will read this, but I just want to share. I lost my parents as a kid, both from cancer. My dad when I was 8 and my mum just after my 19th birthday. My mum was diagnosed with breast cancer soon after my dad's death. I was too young to fully understand how fortuante we eventually were at the time, that she fully recovered, and I'll always cherish those extra years together. Unfortuanetly, the cancer returned a few years later. Long story short(ish) - I just want to say how greatful I am for the final episode of The Midnight Gospel. As tough as it is to watch, I repeat it often. It's one of the few things that consistenly brings me to tears in a cathartic, healing way. You express the words and goodbye that I didn't have the chance to. So, yeah, thank you Duncan for making me feel less alone. And I'm sorry for your loss. Lots of love.

[@WarrenPaintingLLC]

❤

[@TheSpudHunter]

I read it. Peace be with you dude

[@D3vD4v]

I can somewhat relate. My father passed from prostate cancer, only 2 weeks after the diagnosis. His death day just happened to land on my 28th birthday. Duncan's moms words to him during that podcast still brings tears to my eyes. You're not alone my friend. They live on through you. You continue their legacy..❤

[@MrMickawawa]

Totally relate. My mother died when I was 18 and lost my dad a few weeks ago. I hope you're parents were also great people and you're doing well my man 🙏

[@VintageVanilla]

Love you doggie

[@FornoDan]

I love how lex introduces me to people and concepts I wanted to know about

[@NorthernGreenEyes]

Love this. ❤

[@falcon5751]

This guy hit the spot on the depression topic, people who have ADHD will relate heavily, it's a weird feeling to have. Sleeping from 5 AM to 4PM and still being tired. Longing for things you would normally do but feel like you can't handle. I have ADHD and i go through depressive episodes and the suicide option always freed me in a weird way. I never wanted to do it and i never will but knowing the option is always there is suithing in a weird way. I guess it's a way of finding power over something when you feel like you don't have any power over your own life. I always tend to go outside into nature when i enter such an episode since it's really calming and helps me go back to baseline.

[@tonyfortune346]

Well said. I'm sure other people experience this as well but I don't think it gets talked about enough is the shutting yourself off from friends/family and having them upset with you because they feel neglected or avoided which only makes you feel worse about yourself. I've recently came out of one of my spells of depression and just knowing it can creep back up on me at any moment makes me enjoy my break from it even more. It's such a rollercoaster

[@Shmyrk]

It hit me last night for some reason how fortunate we are that mortality is built into this whole thing. Can you fucking imagine the sort of awful shit that could happen to something that could not die

[@falcon5751]

@@tonyfortune346 my emotions are a rollercoaster too, i've gone through a breakup recently and it fucked me up a lot untill i got through the stages of grief, i just try to walk alot since that calms my mind

[@tonyfortune346]

@@falcon5751 That must be something else that is common. I learned how much walking helps me calm my mind a long time ago so I walk a lot. I'll even pace back and forth in my room or wherever I'm at, especially if my anxiety gets bad. Hopefully you're in a better place mentally now since your breakup. I know they can be very hard to recover from.

[@samanthad708]

This is so true!!! People in my life do not comprehend what it’s like to truly experience deep ADHD. I tell people how I am so bone tired, whether I sleep 15, 8 or 4, I just continuously feel so exhausted. If it weren’t for medication, it’s so hard to exist day to day. It’s hell. I as well as experience episodes of deep depression, but again, the medication has helped mine so much. But it’s interesting I’ve come across your comment because I haven’t heard anyone talk about still being exhausted even after getting a long stretch of sleep. The wanting off myself but won’t, it’s like a double edge sword, but I feel like doing so because it feels to me that life is just so complicated, when it shouldn’t be so. Like I just can’t get anything right, I’ve failed and fail at everything so what’s the point of living? Sh- sucks ass. Smdh. Consistently living in a self prison.

[@jonbohannon1956]

“Well here’s my next three hours” I said, grinning from ear to ear 🙏

[@1down12go]

This was only a released an hour ago... Time traveler.

[@miramirez3574]

🐎

[@miramirez3574]

@@1down12go it's 3 hrs long duration friend

[@jonbohannon1956]

@@1down12go 🤫 lol (I’m still watching it)

[@samjnicholson]

The conversation I’ve been waiting for…

[@crystinamarie1]

I freakin' love Duncan. He's the best for philosophical thought and triggering new synapse connections. 😆

[@JC-wj5os]

his "identify the vampire in your life' rant years ago on JRE is brilliant. i love Duncan, the best

[@crystinamarie1]

@@JC-wj5os yes! And how he said learn to be ok with yourself right here, right now. You are enough. That brought such peace to me. I struggle with that so much.

[@JC-wj5os]

@@crystinamarie1 agreed. i think we all do. i really needed this episode. ❤

[@crystinamarie1]

@@JC-wj5os Yes! Hope we get to see more of him on other pods and of course, JRE 😉

[@Moffakjelleman]

He just butcher physics with religion

[@haroldwrightjr8454]

“If I’m in the woods at night, I’m DEFINITELY high.” 😂😂

[@dr.humaniel4559]

This episode is full of gems. Lex is full of inquisitive patience and Duncan is wording tough and useful truth nuggets really beautifully. Thanks guys! ❤🎉

[@AJValentine-uc3pi]

Duncan is definitely one of the people on this earth that deserves true happiness.

[@jlllx]

we all do. nobody deserves anything less.

[@simonsanchezkumrich8489]

We all do.

[@lovelife1867]

@@jlllx you cannot "deserve" anything. Universe does not function in what "should be". It just does or not.

[@stevenfoster4066]

Indo agree with this. And no, everyone does not deserve happiness. At a certain point you deserve what you get, Duncan is a beam of positivity for so many.

[@songsofcaleb4605]

Everyone deserves happiness, unconditionally. To say anything less is to miss the whole picture.

[@JCoen]

Thank you for making this over 3 hours, though I still want more. I think the JRE needs both of you on an episode together.

[@vanjam412]

That'd be an awesome episode!

[@JimmyDShea]

Yes!!

[@nickmussetter9931]

Wow! That would be amazing🍺

[@aniqose6641]

Joe & Duncan on one side of table, Lex & Andrew Huberman on the other. My brain & body would not be ready.

[@dirtbikeman496]

@@aniqose6641 if I could like this comment 20 times I would, took the thought from my mind

[@brianmacdonald5257]

Two of my favorite people talking about life, depression, and family helps humble me in my own arrogance. I always believe in myself too much, which leads to complacency from my arrogance. We all need to understand that one day, we will all be forgotten in the sands of time. I love you Lex, thank you so much for having such an uplifting discussion with Duncan. People like you two are the ones that will help us learn to appreciate our families, colleagues, and most importantly our enemies. Bless you gentlemen, and thank you.

[@NorthernGreenEyes]

🙏🏻

[@brianaguilar5487]

Thank you both, much love.

[@ivortube]

Instant serotonin release seeing these two together.

[@grey_north9016]

Yesss

[@SouthernOregonOrgani]

I don’t disagree, but the wording of Serotonin release, just doesn’t sit rite with me. Very strange choice of words

[@Tom_Van_Zandt]

Is "instant serotonin release" a euphemism for instant boner?

[@Tom_Van_Zandt]

@@EricDMMiller my brain can't produce dopamine...

[@quidnick]

Instant dimethyltryptamine release seeing Duncan Trussel.

[@petespete4118]

Such a true being, everyone should invest in listening to the mind of Duncan Trussell every now and then.

[@russsavage1611]

Duncan is one of the most brilliant people on Earth. The way he described depression was amazing but also the way he described AI possibly becoming sentient was pure art. Maybe it's a sail catching wind, and the wind is sentience.

[@NorthernGreenEyes]

I love him dearly! To me, he seems so familiar I keep gazing at his face as I've finally recovered a long-lost pal, and then I hear him speak every single topic is like "Aha, Yes, and where has this guy been all my life! !" and then it's: Oh, I think I found my frequency precisely when I was ready to receive it.

[@TheOceanLoader]

What a lovely conversation. First time listener here. Subscribed after hearing this. One of the few shows of this length I can sit through and be moved and ultimately entertained. Thank you Lex and Duncan.

[@NorthernGreenEyes]

Oh, so true. The first and probably only podcast I'll ever sit through and follow so intently. This is heavenly.

[@phenomagator]

Duncan never fails to surprise me with his knowledge and ability to hold his own in these kinds of "heady" conversations.

[@njr819]

Underrated thought leader

[@nordstrandmusicinternation9518]

why you surprised lmao ? hes a smart dude, give him some credit

[@Mastermindyoung14]

@@nordstrandmusicinternation9518 he's constantly saying how he's not smart

[@atomram6890]

@@Mastermindyoung14 he my not be educated in the classical sense, but hes definitely intelligent

[@salladss]

@@Mastermindyoung14 a lot smart people downplay their intelligence, cuz there really is no benefit to claiming/believing "I am very smart" lol

[@spiral2012]

You've had on Nobel laureates, captains of industry, and some of the most brilliant scientists and philosopher, but this may be my favorite so far. What a beautiful mind Duncan has.

[@jwreed91]

I’d say Duncan Trussell is one of the most profound philosophers of our modern time.

[@JeffBurden]

💯

[@avedic]

I love when Duncan reaches a wider audience who might not be familiar with him. I've been a big Duncan fan since way back around 2010....in the Lavendar Hour days(his first podcast). It's funny though....I've seen/heard _very little_ of his stand-up. While he is incredibly funny, I think of him more as some kind of existential philosopher than anything else. Deeply wise, compassionate, unfiltered, and very funny. With a healthy dose of verdant psychedelia...bordering on wild-eyed cult leader vibes. :] All that to say.....Duncan Trussell is hands down one of my favorite humans to have ever humaned. I feel lucky to have stumbled across him all those years ago. He's had a legitimately big influence on my life over the past decade plus.

[@saraswatirobin5540]

Lovely Duncan. ❤

[@banarue5117]

#FreeBam

[@brockgallagher5]

Duncan is literally keeping me alive right now

[@unpersonableme1805]

Hang on. A bad day does not mean a bad life.

[@Rotalus]

sad

[@zacharylea737]

it gets better, promise

[@NorthernGreenEyes]

Right!!!! ❤

[@ShakeupMan]

I'm right here with you buddy

[@h-dawg969]

Duncan Trussel is literally a brilliant version of a earthly human. Look at how proud he is upon finishing the poem at the end of the pod. Legend.

[@mindtripp4268]

I love Duncan thanks for having him Lex!

[@rizniz7958]

Been waiting on this one for awhile!

[@NovemberFoxtrotRC]

Same! I’ve been waiting for this duo for a while!

[@jcchappy1]

30-35minutes will have all you rethinking what are you doing here

[@jcchappy1]

Knowledge is power..

[@kurtchandler4588]

I’m just in the beginnings of actually getting a hold of my depression, and this was precisely the podcast I needed to hear. Huge fan of both of these fine beings.

[@tommyk3707]

Keep on fighting that fight brother, there's a lot to be looking forward to 🙏❤️

[@mindsigh4]

@@tommyk3707 thank you 🙏💜🕯️🤞

[@robertjohnston9023]

Is a simple sentence but so true! This to shall pass!

[@kurtchandler4588]

Thank you. Much love.

[@eugeniamaurajames1907]

@@kurtchandler4588 You’re not alone. This saved me once: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2PGlZ-AgNOtp7s

[@thomasmartinez8388]

It pains me that Midnight Gospel didn't get renewed for a 2nd season. Netflix really dropped the ball with that one smh

[@Nomzi]

I'm glad Duncan gets the recognition he so rightly deserves!! He is probably my favorite personality of anyone that makes themselves available online. He is incredible.

[@danielbrockman7402]

This was really incredible. You never know what the chemistry is going to be in advance, I was afraid it would be like with Tim Dillon (who I love more than any other comic) but this was so so good. You two are so amazing together. You have to do this again as soon as possible. I love how Lex said Duncan is one of the sweetest people in the world, that's really the right word. So funny and so sweet and such an amazing conversationalist. I can't praise this episode enough. Thank you so much for this.

[@danielbrockman7402]

@Chooch Chipperson Thank you sir! Support your local NPCs!

[@brianjonestown829]

Do you think they are reading your post? Tim Dillon is your favorite... really lol

[@xexxe]

​@@brianjonestown829 This comment is evil. So diminishing and a bad try to make someone feel bad. I feel sorry for you, and I hope you have people in your life who love you.

[@brianjonestown829]

@@xexxe aw poor baby I'm sorry I hurt you . Can I get you a tissue

[@xexxe]

@@brianjonestown829 Cause and effect. I felt sorry for you. I'm good.

[@cbob213]

I absolutely love Duncan. He is that friend that everyone needs and loves. Spreading love all around the world with words

[@maggyhanrahan]

Finaly woke up to the idea nothing is as it seems, learnt to realy love this podcast so helpfult 🙏thanks, for sending me this amasingly insightful discussion 🤗

[@jpduplessis7789]

The way Duncan describes depression (around 2:15min) is so raw and accurate... in some strange way it actually makes me feel relieved. Like okay, Im not just lazy, unmotivated and without discipline..... BUT, I need to force myself do the little things that eventually compound and push through the darkness. Depression is such a scary and crippling thing , Iv quit smoking after over 25 years for 30 to 40 smokes a day, Iv gone from 28% body fat to jacked with abs before, Iv started my own business from nothing..... Iv done these things that take an immense amount of disciple, drive and consistency before so I know I can again BUT, just leaving the house in the depths of depression,.... now that is truly mammoth undertaking. I appreciate you Gentlemen, this has lifted my spirits today.

[@NorthernGreenEyes]

❤ I hope you're feeling better! Hang on to that hope at the end of the day remember you can always try again tomorrow. ❤

[@nellkellino-miller7673]

Two of my favourite humans talking heart to heart, mind to mind, and (forgive my religious proclivities) soul to soul. Beautiful. Inspiring. Breathtaking. Relieving. Healing. Blessed be.

[@kurtiswiebe8192]

Duncan Trussel is one of my favorite people. He has taught me that you can always see the light in the dark. Love him.

[@error_4302]

Yo, Duncan talking about depression is exactly what I felt the passed 3 years, the fog, numbness, sleeping.. Finally started therapy half a year ago and I feel reborn again and yet still reflecting on how I got to that low point. For all other people struggling, I send all my love to you ❤❤

[@corkyvanderhaven3391]

Word. Ditto. In deep. In the struggle. This was lightening. Same 2u 🍀🌎✌️🤙🙏🗝

[@christ4749]

Like being sunk, the deeper the depression gets the more you sink until you forgot there was a surface.

[@thisismyrealname2860]

​@@christ4749 I'm too deep and too tired to bother even trying to climb back up

[@NetherHawk]

​@thisismyrealname2860 Never give up my friend, you can overcome it so long as you don't give up. Hope your situation improves, wouldn't wish it on anyone.

[@TraGal-ev2cb]

Depression is a demon believe it or not, my family and I have all suffered, I am the only one that received a cure thanks to God and Jesus. I will pray for all of you🙏 you are being told lies you have to challenge the lies. God bless❤️

[@corymcdowell7295]

Duncan's genuine goodness and his unique voice make him one of my favorite people to listen to. Midnight Gospels was an incredible series that brought me laughs, tears, and insight. Dude is a true character.

[@justinwilliamson5500]

Duncan is a treasure. He just comes across so pure. It’s commendable.

[@TheWorldofMomus]

The earnestness with which Duncan asks at the end, can we be friends? Sums him up. I love listening to him.

[@given0fox968]

I’ve wanted this conversation to happen for years. Super excited 👍👊🇺🇸🤘

[@amin4993]

This is not something I anticipated. Lex is infinitely serious, and Duncan is quite the opposite.

[@given0fox968]

@@amin4993 but Lex likes to playin the what if, and he seeks perspective beyond his own. Who has a more unique perspective than Duncan?

[@nicomarathon748]

Let the guest shine Lex 👍🏽

[@tictac1020]

My two favorite humans in media anywhere creating the most loving and in the moment podcast. Thank you both for the love you give and share.

[@Kannonify]

Duncan, at the very end of this episode: "can we be friends?" Melted my whole dang heart, dude. What a sweetie! What a conversation! Thank you, gentlemen!

[@corkyvanderhaven3391]

Word The only spoiler I’ve ever read that was legitimately, compassionately…just fine. 🤙 Connection🌐 Looking, requiring, hoping for a rooted experience currently. If you can send good vibes for it to me..would be much appreciated. Will use it to help others..but, struggling a wee bit. 🙏🗝

[@corkyvanderhaven3391]

Thx Kal from CAL

[@dannydandaniel8040]

A warning to a.i. companies: "If you steal sentience from god, you can expect trouble" - Duncan Trussel. Pretty good boss!

[@sebastianreyes8025]

Noted, *Goes back to creating skynet

[@kungkobra8305]

Duncan trussel? dont you mean drugs

[@neilspires7259]

@@kungkobra8305 Yes

[@Pimpadeus]

10-4

[@NorthernGreenEyes]

🤫

[@happyfishteleviziune]

What a privilege to just press play and absorb all this information. Amazing people!

[@GdarkWoW]

What a 2 perfect gentlemen, loved this talk.

[@SurfTheSkyline]

I saw Duncan live several years ago and was in standing room and was starting to feel an edible kick a bit too hard in as my back and legs were giving out making me wonder if i would make it until he came on and then his pre-set ohm began and as he went through the audience he ran up to me, only possible due to the particular spot I was standing in, and he stared me in the eyes while waving an incense stick around which i knew was something special i would talk about in years to come and was my main story for night and immediately the standing room spot became the best spot I could have asked for and the prior discomfort became worth it and an important part of the overall experience. It feels as if it was a lesson I deeply needed to learn as well. I can't think of any other person who could have taught me a lesson with a pre show ritual that is goofy on the surface. Marvelous human being.

[@wildwesternmedicine]

Neat!

[@altonkatz2041]

That’s pretty gay but also kinda neat

[@R3l3ntl3sss]

Hope he sees this

[@SakuraWulf]

You were in general admission and felt a kick you could eat? I can't go much further without making sense of this first.

[@OdysseusAres5500]

FULL STOPS. USE THEM.

[@Mesqualito]

nooo way! Thank you Lex, thank you Dincan! two best people together- can't wait to listen!!!!

[@ChicanoOne760]

In america Duncan funny is?

[@goldschool9050]

Dincan

[@benaflac5793]

Dunc

[@erlendgerhard4905]

Im soooo happy for this, what a podcast

[@jaccirose]

I love both of your hearts and minds. Never stop doing this and please I hope you two keep doing podcasts together. I hope in one of my loops, I get the honor to speak with one or both of you. 🌸🌸

[@primateinterfacetechnologi6220]

I have been witness to many interesting conversations here... this was one of them. I feel an intense familiarity when I hear Duncan speak. I feel the need to thank all those who made this possible... and so I will: thank you. Peace and love.

[@jaredmello]

I love that quote from Solzhenitsyn, “The only way you can do evil on a mass scale is to believe you are doing good.”

[@juliecronin8820]

These people are so dangerous, I think about this and it really scares me

[@NorthernGreenEyes]

Beautifully put.

[@curtiskil]

Let Bill Gates be a living example

[@ColinDakotaKelly]

Lex, you've impacted my intellectual curiosity more than you could possibly imagine, I am forever grateful for the minds you expose to people like me. It's funny how one can love someone they've never met.

[@Tom_Van_Zandt]

When you say "one can love someone they've neve met", do you mean, like...you know...sexually? Or just in a nonsexual way? I mean, it's cool either way, man.

[@alexisjuillard4816]

​@@Tom_Van_Zandt he's talking love as in what duncan defined a friend as, saying one of the fundemantal qualities was love. i feel that too he has leveled me up intellectually. doesn't mean i want to fuck him or that OP here wanted to go through the full lex Friedman experience

[@Tom_Van_Zandt]

@@alexisjuillard4816 What are you, racist? I feel like a goddamn canary in a coal mine over here. Do you believe a person who lives in Moscow is actually living 8 hours in the future? Or are we, in North America, living 8 hours in the past?

[@julioenrique8552]

Keep track of these two individuals Lex ☠️

[@alexisjuillard4816]

@@julioenrique8552 wow i m starting to love you too julio lol where do you live? #stalker#lexfucker

[@RigorMortis187]

Love Both of them. Thanks for sharing Duncan, dude, to hear someone speak your feelings and how dark it gets, just seeing you living the way you are now gives me hope.

[@ambrosia2297]

This was just what I wanted today but I didn’t know it until I started it! Had some laughs and got some fresh insights. Thank you both❤🎉

[@richmereness5224]

Duncan is a national treasure! This is such a phenomenal conversation.

[@lesserlogic9977]

I feel like a better person having listened to this podcast thank you

[@napolinlaw]

This is one of the best episodes ever made. Loved it.

[@lesissmilinglytryin1436]

New fan. Love the Book Mentions List. Nice touch Professor Fridman.

[@jcs192]

We need a list of books Duncan recommends. He’s such an interesting person.

[@FrowningFathers]

'A brief history of nearly everything' - Bryce something

[@anomalyraven]

He's mentioned one a ton of times throughout several podcasts that I could never find (I also heard it mentioned by Jordan Peterson). Because I didn't fully understand what was said and the context, I constantly tried to look up "book of vegeta" or similar sounding words. But I nailed it down to Bhagavad Gita finally. Going to order one translation just because I'm curious to know what the deal is with Bhagavad Gita.

[@grizzlywidow]

@@anomalyraven lmao.

[@user-lp8ur5qn3o]

@@anomalyraven I'm now calling it "book of vegeta" from now on. That is too funny 😂

[@jamescrawley7993]

I first heard him at Joe Rogan's podcast interview! Few years ago I found his views on life very fascinating!

[@SquashGuy02134]

This episode was an absolute treat.

[@MrTalkingzero]

Yet another superb Lex Fridman podcast. This journalist, due to his loving nature, high IQ, empathy, humility and immense preparation, is able to extract the most true and honest version of his guests. This particular interview is very emotionally charged in some places and Lex handles it with love and understanding. I am beginning to neglect my streaming services and my reading lists to make more time for these excellent podcasts. Lex Fridman is truly a Renaissance Man, look at the wide range of guests and an even wider range of topics he has covered. Take some time to listen to his work, you will be very pleased.

[@mazeyandbuck]

Duncan, I am a former Vet, 2 kids serving now. I have been hospitalized now over 15 times. I always thought I was just drunk or PTSD but now we know there is something wrong. The VA said, Bipolar, major depressive disorder, borderline personality disorder. They gave me tons of medication. Nothing worked. I don't know what works for everyone else. I had to close my business and buy a 5th wheel. I moved to the farther place I could think of. I left for Maine. I live in the woods now with my dogs. I haven't left these 5 acres in over a year. I don't have it worked out but at least I am not cutting myself and wanting to kill myself every day. When that feeling hits me sometimes I still cut but I watch country music reaction videos, drink my beers and have a few smokes. I found something to make me laugh and sing. I don't know if it will all work out but I am hanging on. I appreciate your testimony and just know some friends I've lost and some vets that have been lost, I am still pushing on!! Thank you brother.

[@DeezTuck78]

love sent to you.

[@My2Markles]

I lost my sister to suicide. What a powerful message. Thanks for going there in this interview

[@sarcastaball]

Who cares

[@bloom1898]

I care

[@dylanherron3963]

The whole page is covered in endearment, what's the point of 4chan energy when you're standing all alone, Espen

[@emily-jm8kw]

The vulnerability these two share is truly a beautiful thing . sending u love

[@emily-jm8kw]

@@dylanherron3963 exactly

[@s0cializedpsych0path]

During my NDE (3½ minutes that seemed like 100 years), I was shown my own future, should I choose to return, immediately following my life review (you see your life through the eyes and with the feelings of the other people in your life, experiencing you). I wrote it off as a dream, but 4 years on now, and it's all happening exactly as predicted. It's changed my entire worldview

[@Edward-6909]

NDE research is the key .still so far behind but has potential to bloom like a flower to many aspects of human life.

[@iridescentkek7458]

@K S Near Death Experience :)

[@iridescentkek7458]

I had never considered a life review would be seen by the people experiencing you..

[@mrbob4819]

I've had the same experience on high doses of psilo and DMT. It's been like a rapidfire review of your past and future, and sometimes even alternate timelines. Then there's always a choice point where you choose to come back to this life. Reality is fascinating.

[@margaretklassen172]

I had that experience as well, not by psychodelics, but from listening to a beloved piece of classical music. Most profound experience of my life!

[@tinareynolds2938]

1:37:53 just finished the bit on suffering. I’ve heard it said as “wanting something other than what is.” That sums it up for me. Duncan’s animated Netflix show was so profound and meaningful. I hope he does more of those types of things. And if not, I’ll just be longing and suffering. Ha ha. I need to check out this Gulag book in the meanwhile. As usual, a terrific episode so far.

[@Cliffster420]

Such a great, interesting, enlightened conversation. It just flew by! I've always thought Duncan to be a critical thinker,but this interview really highlights his depth of knowledge of living life. An interesting individual.

[@feedfancier]

Clancy! I missed you. Loved Midnight Gospel, especially the Soul Prison, Conversation With Death and Saying Goodbye To Mom episodes.

[@paradise_valley]

His voice is perfect for a cartoon character it’s almost disorienting

[@kylehustead5930]

I've never clicked quicker in my life. This is a collab I never saw coming. I love this podcast

[@eriklarson9137]

I clicked as slow as humanly possible. Still saw exactly what you did.

[@kylehustead5930]

@@eriklarson9137 You sir, are a super mega edgelord

[@markjarvis6109]

What an amazing podcast! i could listen to this for another 3 hours easily.

[@user-vp8sd4qd1x]

Absolutely beautiful conversation. Duncan brought me here and now I am a huge lex fan. Absolutely love it.

[@Stinkfist69]

Lex has a way of humanizing people in a way nobody else can. As a Duncan Trussell fan this was great. Good job Lex.

[@njlmx6]

This is the Lex interview i didn't know I needed. Thanks. Can't wait to listen.

[@belolopez9833]

Mad love for Duncan....I love his project on midnight gospel... Seen every episode, this man is awesome

[@manageablediscomfort7347]

Lex I speak to you as honestly as I’ve ever been. At 2:55 I answer the question as followed: “every experience in this life is a learning experience. Through all the pain I have felt, I would live it the same a billion times. Life is an absolute gift and nothing will change that. The experience of actual pain in life is pure ecstasy because it will bring the opposite reaction which is pure bliss. To realize the fact that it is all intended as it should be, gives me the confidence that a billion lives the same way would be as ecstatic as the highest high in your life.”

[@TheSmithPlays]

Damn, this one is gonna be a treat

[@justinevans1656]

I know this can't be my boy pat

[@victortorres.personaltrainer1]

Dang Pat hope your life is going well. Your KZbin channel played a huge role in my life for a while ❤️

[@vermili0n]

Yeah I know, I’m starting it now and I’m gonna fall asleep to it and save it for tomorrow when I can really listen to it

[@360fut5]

Yooo Pat hope all is going well. Those Bo3 zombie days watching you were some good times

[@justinespen9137]

It wazzz 🤌

[@yohankim5577]

The last episode of Midnight Gospel impacted my life like nothing else in the world. Whenever, I experience something powerful, it normally tends to fade away with time and I forget about it but this one stuck with me. I watched it two years ago and I've still carried on the lessons I learned from it. It also changed my relationship with my mother and made it stronger especially cause we watched it together. I put on Korean subtitles for her cause her English isn't so great. We were in tears hugging each other and telling how much we love each other. It hit her even harder cause she understood the underyling Buddhist precepts as she is a Buddhist herself. Guys, stop sleeping on this show, you'll learn a lot. Just be open minded.

[@nycness]

God this was such a wonderful interview. I was thoroughly captivated.

[@DebraBouchegnies]

This is one of the best episodes of this podcast I've ever heard. Love how it ends with Duncan reading that poem and he and Lex saying they're going to be friends, and they share a love for each other.❤.

[@charliewulfbaron4438]

Not the pair up we expected, but definitely the pair up we all needed. Incredible. Thanks to you both for sitting down and recording this

[@UseTheLess00]

After 3 hours of conversation hearing Duncan asking Lex to be friends made me smile from ear to ear

[@joshlockie9285]

These two guys are truly inspirational. I don’t respect a lot of people in media but these guys and their message of love is something so simple yet so rare. It’s a beautiful thing.

[@Headsup9550]

This is the most amazing thing I've ever watched!

[@Dondlo46]

I love every Joe Rogan episode with him, great to see him here

[@JPZ92]

Nauseating he gets mentioned everywhere.

[@kylehustead5930]

If you liked Duncan on Rogan's podcast you definitely should check out Duncan's Podcast. I highly recommend the first podcast he did with Machad Brooks. Absolutely amazing

[@crystinamarie1]

He's my favorite guest!

[@natureswayglasspa8934]

Well worth a peak, Aubrey Marcus w| The Duncan Trussel. They Truss' Up some Excellent stuff & thing(k)s. Much Love for Y'all 💚

[@somechrisguy]

Lex you're fuckin killing it recently dude. Joe Rogan, Robert Barron, Martin Rees, Ryan Graves, John Carmack, Andrew Bustamante, Magatte Wade, and now Duncan Trussel. All incredible guests and conversations all in the span of about a month. You're on fire man.

[@Merraldooo]

Epic convo🎙probably my fav. Killin it dude

[@nix1434]

Rewatching and listening for the 2nd time ❤ I love the magic created here between these 2 incredible souls. Thank you @Lex

[@joshuajackson469]

Yesterday, I was literally searching your catalogue hoping to find a Duncan Trussell interview and finally, here it is.

[@Tylerius87]

oh snap! the duncan trussel JRE episodes way back in the day (like the 300s) are what got me hooked on podcasts in the first place. he is legend

[@duffradio]

Those were incredible it's a shame many of them got deleted

[@jcchappy1]

Lex, you should shower more often. YOUR ALWAYS WEARING THE SAME THING!!!

[@ViewtifulBr080]

@@duffradio those episodes got deleted?!? Has to be back ups

[@brettlott570]

Same that’s when I got into listening. Those were the best podcast.

[@Milton..]

@@jcchappy1 hehe

[@jasoncollins218]

Amazing podcast you guys. This was heartfelt, and I appreciate that it was with Duncan bc he makes some of the best metaphors I have ever herd. You guys went to some very dark places and still found flowers their. Maybe they weren’t all roses, but still they were silver lining’s found in dark places. I absolutely love this episode, it was exactly what I needed to hear today.❤

[@SSs-lr1jq]

Bless you Duncan, I really needed to hear this today. I'm in a deep depressed state on the verge, but I will open up to my close ones and seek help. Thank you sir.

[@dancehallvibes42]

I didn’t know I needed to hear this conversation until right now! I applauded when I got the notification.

[@sauloflorentinoescritor]

Every conversation with Duncan is magical!

[@AnonYmous-be9vw]

Duncan's ability to wrap philosophy around our crazy world is amazing, beautiful and hopeful. Light and dark together, and it's ok.

[@NorthernGreenEyes]

I'm in awe, absolutely taken by this entire podcast and I'm not a podcast girl but my gosh, im smitten. ❤ I'm disappointed I've not discovered them until today.

[@BandShoes]

Listening to this for the first time, i have been listening to joe and lex for a while and missed this. This one is a really, really good one. Really, really good

[@NorthernGreenEyes]

I agree! 🤍

[@BS-nt9oc]

My heart exploded listening to you two…what a beautiful experience.

[@ScoundrelSFB]

Damn I love Duncan, can't get enough. Season 2 of The Midnight Gospel needs to come out soon 🙏

[@obedflores5736]

i heard it got cancelled :(

[@ScoundrelSFB]

That's the worst news I've heard all month 😢 I was really wanting that to come to fruition. The First one was so good!

[@coryoswalt7946]

I had the EXACT SAME experience with depression. I mean, every description he made of it was the exact symptoms i had. Which i find wild