Jeff Goldblum Dissects His Irresistible Persona | Hell & High Water Podcast

On this special episode of the Hell & High Water podcast, iconic actor and musician Jeff Goldblum sits down with journalist John Heilemann for a wide-ranging and freewheeling conversation.
They break down Goldblum’s famous “hipster nerd” persona and how Sandy Meisner’s improv techniques played a role in its unintentional creation; they discuss season two of The World According to Jeff Goldblum, the upcoming Jurassic Park: Dominion, and Wes Anderson’s film Asteroid City; and they dive into classics from Goldblum’s oeuvre, like his appearance in The Simpsons and Apple iMac ads, and his starring role in the cult classic, The Fly.
Stick around to the end, to hear Goldblum talk about his music career and to see him tickle the ivories!
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[@trevorkuntze6268]

John is trying desperately to get Jeff to acknowledge and explain the reason people find him so alluring over and over again, but that's the thing about Jeff. He's such a detached yet deeply human character that is so interesting because of the way he operates just a little bit outside of the bubble. You can't ask him why he thinks people like him because if he actually tried to answer that, he wouldn't be the person people liked. His responses to these "Why do people like you so much more than others?" questions always result in him going on really deep and sometimes incomprehensible tangents because he doesn't know, think, or care about the why. He lives his own unique life and doesn't ever play within the lines. I don't know how I could ever interview him, he's so intimidating and eccentric and genius. Props to John for trying, but the best moments of this interview are when they're being playful and letting Jeff lead. The Halloween costume conversation is my favorite part, so small and fun and simple. More of that stuff, more or letting Jeff reflect on what he wants to reflect on instead of trying to solve the riddle that is the Goldblum.

[@salskars6637]

Goldblum is an American treasure. When he's acting, he's living it.

[@dpsamu2000]

It's so charming how he turns, and includes the set crew in his conversation. His secret? Charm.

[@Miss.Eerieee]

Jeff Goldblum is such an amazing actor. He is also so great at interviews. I could watch anything he is in.

[@spectrumboss6696]

Life and good times outside the bubble, keep up the good works JH. Kudos the Goldblum, always a favorite.

[@corinnewinter-rousset1650]

Jeff Goldblum has the perfect attitude of “what’s next” and does not live in the past. He’s the epitome of the phrase “ Living in the Now”. It’s rare. Most people only can look backward, he’s refreshing like ozone after the rain.

[@sandymccrone5676]

I have adored this man, adore this man, and will always adore this man. He is always a delight.

[@MH-zg5yw]

John Heilman is way too serious. He needs to watch Kevin Nealon's interview with Jeff Goldblum to see how it is done. In that interview Goldblum came off relaxed and as himself.

[@monn.y]

Yes

[@r.p.mcmurphy6623]

What a phuktardian comment. This delightful interview was a bit deeper than a walk with Kevin Nealon 🤣, and miles over your head. Goldblum was in his element here!

[@doctornova3015]

😊

[@jgregveneklasen2657]

⁠@@r.p.mcmurphy6623I don’t agree at all. I saw his face go flat several times while John suggested it was “an act”. I watched his appearances on Craig Ferguson on Late, Late Show and he was in his comfort zone there. Here I feel he got bored fairly early on.

[@r.p.mcmurphy6623]

That's goofy AF...✌🏼

[@samuelrivard]

I have no idea how he got that proficient on the piano, but what truly amazes me is how he retains his personality, charm and character through his performances.

[@corinnewinter-rousset1650]

Just love me some Jeff Goldblum. I could talk to him for hours, I have so many questions.

[@Airestotle09]

One of the greatest human beings on the Earth

[@RoaroftheTiger]

Jeff Goldblum's Joy is infectious ... Talents & Joy ... And ONLY in a "Good Sense"- Jeff is a "Piece of Work". Except NO Substitutes ! ;-)

[@carybradley3968]

Love seeing HHW in video format and perfect first guest for me is Dr Ian Malcolm. "Life will find a way ". !!!

[@Bonedust66]

An in person conversation between Goldblum and David Lee Roth would be intense.

[@r.p.mcmurphy6623]

🥱

[@bettiboop2]

I love him

[@bukchae]

This is a great video of one man talking and Jeff Goldblum occasionally getting in an umm or uhh. This is an Interruption, not a Conversation.

[@korriespencer8025]

Jeff is the type of human i strive to be

[@diegoobeid5367]

I like the interview for all the information in it. But there's a side to it that feels uneasy, to me. The interviewer has these very long (sometimes over arching) questions, sometimes hard to follow. And Jeff has this tendency to go off the trail, even on personal questions.. Maybe I've grown accustomed to edited clips of easy interviews (where he flirts with interviewer, btw). It must be hard to interview Jeff, but a new rhetoric device should be invented, in order to lead him without interrupting him. He is a national treasure. But I'm sure they are talented and can do a second, more concise interview.

[@r.p.mcmurphy6623]

They are good friends. This was a GREAT interview. Perhaps a bit too deep for you.

[@miacrawford4662]

I absolutely agree, I thought the same things

[@DougUnfunny]

Stop saying Jeff is "Peeking" its very insulting. Jeff is has a bit of resurgence like Keanu, and that is all, they both continue to work and assuming or saying he is peeking assumes his career will fall off after this point and will be no longer be seen. Which is ridiculous.

[@yournamehere6002]

peaking

[@andremarc1275]

thank you

[@Households1234]

Great lighting, good cameraman!

[@r.p.mcmurphy6623]

🥱

[@laurellussen3512]

You are SO right, Jeff! Golly, A guy who makes sense....

[@r.p.mcmurphy6623]

🙄

[@ItsMisterBluray]

Jeff Goldblum, is the next Huell Howser.

[@spectrumboss6696]

Iconoclast comes to mind

[@rubbermannequin6595]

A video with this title should consist of him using a scalpel and forceps on an empty white plate.

[@sinsiist]

This John interviewer has such an ego... He's making the interview boring, he interrupts too much and raises his voice doing it. Very irritating. The questions are quite obnoxious. You feel Jeff's energy waining as the minutes pass... The interviewer very concerned to seem interesting, which gives the opposite impression. The amount of minutes we have to listen to him is almost certainly as many as Jeff's. Too many assumptions, attempting to be assertive comes off as aggressive, which makes people defensive and less open. We don't care what you think, we came here to hear Jeff Goldblum talk and know more about him, not you really.

[@haysfordays]

Thank you. He's incredibly irritating. Americans have a proclivity to this style...but not a lock on it. I want to be there so I can slap him and tell him to shut up.

[@ItsPrincessBarbie]

Idk what John was trying to get at, seemed like he’s grilling him like he’s a Trump politician. Why don’t you do that to a Trump Republican. This interview made no sense and yet Jeff still handled it with grace, ease, and eloquence. Jeff Goldblum is a global treasure.

[@r.p.mcmurphy6623]

This was WAY over your head. Jeff and John are dear friends. John's questions were inciteful, evoking profound replies.

[@TurkGallant]

Interview(er) wasted The Goldblum

[@AlanPurpleOwls]

This interviewer needs to learn that when you've asked a question, stop and let the other person answer!

[@SlappyBag9]

and then Disney removed it from Disney+ and you can't legitimately watch The World According to Jeff Goldblum anywhere

[@scarletknight1996]

this dude interrupts and assumes far too much

[@m.a.p.5541]

Holy hell this is unwatchable, if it isnt nosecandy that guy needs to work on his anxiety and prep for guests. He lost Goldblum so early and it all spiraled from there. Dear lord, hes asking a question, interrupts him immediately, makes an assumption about the answer himself and moves on to the next question.

[@user-kz1zl9il6x]

still a young man???????

[@andremarc1275]

2022 Hollywood is so bad that i dont watch anything today. I only watch 70s, 80s, 90s and early 2000 movies.

[@BonusEggs4Sale]

lol