John Mulaney Sharing Things He Doesn't Really Want His Parents To Know

[@thescowlingschnauzer]

He was a working alcoholic as a teenager. Kid was ahead of the curve.

[@scott4398]

Right? Now I'm, like, intimidated by him. He was winning at school *and* drugs? God damn.

[@Marcus1Arelius3]

I think this is becoming me.

[@a3gill]

It's a very midwestern mindset. I remember it being similar where I was among my friends and I. You'd take care of your responsibilities and then when they were responsibly finished... anything goes!!!

[@leonardwilsonsr8198]

Kid was a A---h===

[@xandercorp6175]

@@a3gill As they say in the UK, "pay your way, then have a laugh".

[@HamburgerTime209]

You can tell he's always resented that thing his dad said, or rather how he said it. And with good reason. One Black Coffee.

[@a3gill]

In his dad's defense, I think my dad had a similar response to everything I ever wanted to do. It's was a sort of preliminary test. Continuing despite support implied he was serious about it.

[@potmki6601]

To crush his dad defence, my mom had a related strategy of directly saying "I think you're occupied with a wrong thing" (or idk it wasn't in english) every time I did anything except what she wanted me to. That lead to me hiding everything I wanted to do, not doing it if it could catch her attention, "i think I'm occupied with a wrong thing" becoming the voice of my doubts, me not knowing what I want and being completely lost, and eventually her altering her politics to other children then I already was in my 20s. And where did your dad's supposed intentions lead you?

[@MrCrowebobby]

Leonard Bernstein's father's excuse for discouraging him from a musical career was: "How was I to know he'd be Leonard Bernstein?"

[@sharoncohen318]

@@potmki6601 Wow. That's exactly my mom. All of a sudden she has appreciation for her friends' children who took risks or did something other than go to good schools and get prestigious jobs. But throughout my entire life, she made fun of or discouraged all of my interests and talents that weren't doing math homework. The rest of the world will try to tell you no when you 'step out of line'. If anything, a parent's job is to be curious and to support their kids even if their interests seem impractical.

[@HenryTheTodd]

@@sharoncohen318 I believe it is the parents' job to make you do your math, and discourage "impractical" interests because going to "good schools and get[ing] prestigious jobs" is safe/reliable, and as a parent you are responsible for making sure your kid can have a secure life. It is up to the kid, if they are truly meant to be great in their own interests, to break free from what they are told to do and succeed despite everything else.

[@davidmsirois]

"No, one life of grades and getting high." -- such a great retort LOL

[@AmbroseThompsonCMU]

David Sirois seriously. I was so glad when he said that

[@karaw1506]

Had to pause the video after that line to stop laughing so I could hear the rest.

[@sarahdaniel9912]

I wonder if it was to imply the truth that drug addition and academic achievement can coincide and an addict and a nerd need not necessarily be two seperate people

[@henryhunt7536]

@@sarahdaniel9912 he never said he was an addict drinking every weekend as a teen is normal outside of the US

[@sarahdaniel9912]

@@henryhunt7536 he was an addict. He is now sober and never drinks

[@sha2424]

i love when he has to laugh at himself for a second before he can say something he knows is a little crazy

[@charmanater]

ummm... fortnite

[@commaJim]

I really love John Mulaney. I also love the boots he is wearing in this interview.

[@bodyofhope]

Jim Gillespie His boots need a Netflix special.

[@ikyouknoweknow]

Big Boots

[@screamingfrenchfries]

those boots are very nice!! anyone got a link?? (lol like they aren't going to be extremely expensive)

[@angelaawad7993]

hailey coppock they’re redwings! pretty expensive but sturdy and absolutely GORGEOUS

[@robertkaysr]

Those are great Boots really.

[@stacistaci100]

John mulaney just has the most calming voice ever. I just want to go someplace where everybody sounds exactly like him

[@CityofJade]

stacistaci100 that sounds like a terrible hellscape that I would definitely pay to go to

[@wickkidda]

You'd need to carry around a history book to get all the references people make, that is if you're not old.

[@emmarodden7178]

I’m late, but JUST said earlier today I wished he’d do asmr. Seriously the most calming voice 😌

[@therabbithat]

He sounds so anxious, it makes me anxious. In hindsight i can tell when he's relapsed because it's the only time he sounded calm. Clean as an anxious whistle here.

[@karlylyly]

watching this after he has checked into rehab and this makes me so sad. i hope he recovers

[@jedschrock7636]

Good news

[@stereotypea123]

"getting grades and getting high" put that on a t-shirt

[@limeadel303]

stereotypea123 that’s the equivalent of stay is drugs and do school

[@toomanyfandoms1996]

getting hiiiiiigh,, grades

[@CharisMarieTV]

John is so attractive in this interview...always attractive but more so in this video

[@bailey9947]

CharisMarieTV it’s the black and white

[@lvgeeco7121]

It’s his casual look

[@AxmxZ]

Black and white flatters his complexion a lot.

[@Chabels01]

Lv Garcia Yeah, for me that was it. I usually see him in a suit.

[@bandotaku]

@@AxmxZ This just kind of fuels the fan theory that he was transplanted from the 40s into our modern times, lol.

[@Anne-zt2dz]

Kinda sounds like high functioning depression

[@livinlikelarry8788]

@@rdg0722 no it was most definitely not. This was two years ago in 2018. Maybe it is high functioning depression but it wasn’t drugs. Can u please stop saying false things like this it’s harmful and disrespectful asf.

[@rdg0722]

@@livinlikelarry8788 I know. Bruh. I went off what someone else replied before I commented.

[@livinlikelarry8788]

@@rdg0722 well whoever that was tel them to go fuck themselevs becuz that isn’t it.

[@rdg0722]

@@livinlikelarry8788 they were talking about why he went to rehab so I explained why he went there

[@LuvmyselfDiamond13]

this hit different now that he checked himself into rehab. i hope you get better mulaney 🥺❤️

[@thereisalwaysarainbowafter1364]

I hate seeing him uncomfortable. We must protect the tall child

[@julianmars8968]

There is always a rainbow After a little rain * Asian American woman

[@nashoverkill1733]

Hispanic! At The Disco Ayj are uwe ur

[@cierrablue]

I'm dying to see this whole interview. I love watching John Mulaney. Sam Jones you are an awesome interviewer.

[@marianniezayas1531]

cierrablue me too! he's a great storyteller.

[@73brook]

You can go to their website to listen to the whole thing for free as a podcast but watching the video version is a dollar or something.

[@CherryVilla21]

@@73brook Can you send me the link to the podcast? I can't find it.

[@73brook]

@@CherryVilla21 ok I did some googling and as far as i can tell, on Netflix the video versions are up but only up to season 3. So the John Mulaney episode isn't on Netflix but I found the audio here player.fm/series/off-camera-with-sam-jones-2309182/ep-146-john-mulaney and it's also available on spotify and apple podcasts if that's more convenient for you.

[@CherryVilla21]

@@73brook Thank you so much!!!

[@regiwstruk]

“...Pause?”

[@liloa03]

in light of recent news this hits different :(

[@thatbitch6426]

That Asian American boy needs some sleep!!

[@johnappleseed7462]

that bitch **woman

[@ikathiggs13]

Excuse me he's a WOMUHN

[@emma-xt5iy]

that bitch *woman

[@bennyton2560]

12-yo Asian American woman

[@kittycoutourxxx2706]

WITH REALLY FEMININE HIPS

[@hazelxtaliahazelxtalia9975]

He’s in rehab, we love you John ❤️ 🙏🏼

[@winsomejacobs7548]

ok but why does this perfectly describe almost every high honors student i know (i mean, we all KNOW why but still..)

[@Ravie1]

Because they all have to be on some amphetamine (read Ritalin overperscription at ivy league schools) to physically function.

[@graceyarrow2990]

I graduated with a 4.5 like this, and went to college to find out that 80% of the other kids with 4+ there are exactly the same

[@James-ot2kf]

It’s the only way we cope with the Pressure 😂

[@gisforhungry]

Recovery isn’t a straight line. Hope he knows we’re still proud of him for how he’s doing so far. And being willing to get help now is inspirational still.

[@Ralalaize]

I am absolutely loving these more serious interviews. John is just such a nice person to hear talk about anything.

[@SuperLaneyLou]

This video being in black and white gives it a way too serious vibe for John mulaney and it just makes me sad and I don't like it

[@ella9163]

it almost erases his eyebags and yellow teeth

[@imagineaworldlikethat4081]

@@ella9163I didn’t even notice his teeth

[@ella9163]

@@imagineaworldlikethat4081 haha he doesn't have yellow teeth, it was a reference to one of his standups

[@lexiequigley3675]

get some rest, tall child!

[@alifelesstoxic1253]

Hahaha

[@scarlettbat]

i have been listening to or watching something of his nearly every day this month, and at least once a week throughout the pandemic. wish there was a way to send all the happiness and comfort and enjoyment his work has brought to me back tenfold now.

[@sarah-zv3bv]

sad to hear he's in rehab now, hope he's okay

[@heather95]

damn i want to hear more stories of john doing these drugs lol

[@Superstarlight867530]

Heather Lorenca - in that case, you must watch his new special on Netflix, ‘Kid Gorgeous’, in which he makes frequent reference to his surprisingly druggy past... But of course, if you’re a fan of his, you’re going to want to watch the show anyway as it’s FREAKIN’ HILARIOUS. There aren’t many comics these days who really make me laugh (I overdid it on the stand up comedy in my youth), but for some reason - his delivery, his particular way of viewing the world, who knows - just absolutely slays me & I’m on the floor weeping with laughter 😂

[@bodyofhope]

Superstarlight867530 Also, catch him on Seth Rogan's Netflix charity special. He was by far and away the best headliner. The Willy Wonka material killed me. I'm writing this from heaven 😇 Jesus says hi.

[@wickkidda]

Yeah, but I don't think John talks about what his mushroom trips were like. If there's any of that let us know.

[@sophiecarr8803]

wickkidda he talks about it in an interview how he was on mushroom when he went to a David Bowie concert I’m pretty sure

[@johnsonsouth1255]

Mary M what do you mean by that?

[@thescowlingschnauzer]

"What a double life anxiously striving for perfection and then holding the anxiety at bay with booze and drugs on the sly." Can we all stop pretending this is surprising?

[@silverstory1118]

Ooohhh this black and white effect is really nice! Makes John look a little more graceful. A little more beautiful. Especially at the scene where he was closing his eyes thinking back to his mother at 0:11. His eyelashes are clearly visible. Also the face he made at 0:08 😂 "Pause..?"

[@deemiller5024]

John Mulaney is ridiculously good looking....in black and white. 😀

[@Katherine-dp2ol]

He looks and sounds like an old timey movie star

[@janne6200]

He is ridiculously good looking always

[@declanhargrove3032]

He is just beautiful.

[@siobhanmulvey]

I love John Mulaney. I’m so here for these interviews.

[@goose1694]

love this man with my whole life. i really hope hes doing alright. same with anna. same with petunia fish.

[@marlasinger8274]

i wish i could've pushed thru during hs like he did :(. i struggled so hard to do well in classes and all the teenager shit but i was so depressed and truly was just not smart enough which sucked

[@sydneyalpers8745]

this comment makes me so sad!struggling in school doesn’t mean you’re not smart enough, esp if you were dealing w depression. i hope you’re doing better now!

[@oswaldgutenberg2985]

It's mad when people say that you've 'abused' alcohol. That's a load of shit. If anything, alcohol abused me, the dirty little prick. Alcohol doesn't wake up on a Sunday morning holding back vomit trying to work out where they are and how they got there whilst also trying to ascertain through snatched memories and the tales of friends and loved ones how much friendship and reputational damage you caused, which you seriously can't remeber. xx

[@BrookeMarsden]

this is the most calming content x

[@Nautilus1972]

This man is one of the very few that makes me laugh out loud.

[@alexhirsch5738]

"Take Ambien to see what it would do"... Was it racism? Did it make you racist?

[@Xmas.Violet]

what does that mean? I genuinely don't know lol I don't mean to bash whatever ur trying to say

[@AmandaBee]

Christmas Lamoureux Part of Roseanne's excuse for her racist tweets was that she had taken ambien

[@Xmas.Violet]

Really omg😂😂😂

[@AmbroseThompsonCMU]

😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@TragoudistrosMPH]

Christmas Lamoureux better yet, the drugmaker *actually* replied stating that "racism is not one of the known side effects". You can't make these things up lol

[@ETIENNE8100]

love his sincerity

[@II-ne3lp]

This tall child looks incredible

[@krys1301]

I miss him already and wish him a speedy recovery!

[@gabbidurham]

He doesn’t want his parents to know he killed Princess Di

[@imagineaworldlikethat4081]

True

[@ConanThreepwood]

"How did he get access to that?" Is he talking about John's biters?

[@md_am5]

i just love his accent and voice so much

[@janepiepes2243]

Speaking of which ... remember in one of your monologues : margaritas and ambien. It didn't Not work. Such a perfect delivery.

[@stademeister15]

*daquiris

[@banuuzbekova3066]

his smile melts my heart

[@abdulrhmanw8297]

Stay strong John 😞🙏🏻

[@bobbixvv]

it's really surprising seeing how he looks and how he talks, and listening to what he talks about. like, i imagine those kind of experiences leave a deep mark on you, yet he still slips it into a bit in one of his shows and makes it funny

[@posthocprior]

Wow. Given his admission of recent struggle with addiction, this is a pointed reminder of how these problems start.

[@FallOutJosie]

"one life of getting grades and getting high" iconic

[@LowIQinHQ]

His life and my life seem so similar. Needed this thanks

[@kaymay4205]

I'm glad I am not I'm not the only one who thinks John Mulaney is soooo adorable His smile is everything! 😍

[@stopmotionvision4377]

And this is why john mulaney is one of my heroes

[@conradbaker]

It’s great that the interviewer didnt interrupt him too many times

[@hlxz333]

Just realised he has the biggest/widest dimples I've ever seen hahaha

[@lexi7749]

2:15 I really identify with this, as an over achieving anxious person who also goes wild

[@shannongeier63]

0:09: Looks at interviewer like he's an idiot. "Pause?" LOL

[@CharleyCarey]

Well he did warn us.

[@mabimabi212]

I've never watched this show before but the grey scale really makes john looks a 80's mafia member

[@phanic.at.the.disco.]

he’s so pretty omg

[@hannahloftus1044]

This interview made me cry. And that is a stupid thig to cry about

[@II-ne3lp]

He’s so attractive

[@ShermanBMason]

I love the black and white. So much.

[@lilybaum470]

John looks so attractive in this

[@andymantoronto]

It was nice to see John be himself, I think he's brilliant and very talented but I wish when he did the late night shows that he presented himself like he did in this interview. This was the first time I've seen the real side of John and he should show it more often I think he'd be surprised to see that people would really like the real John.

[@user-ik3xr3eh3m]

How can something in black and white have so much colour in it

[@zeanamush]

Why do I know so many people in Chicago with John's story?

[@awakeinthedream1111]

Same. I’m from Chicago and it’s like watching my brother.

[@FreezingmoonDSBM]

Damn, one of the few good interviewers left

[@cristinugh3173]

This video looks like it was shot in heaven

[@darlahenri8095]

I think his family is enjoying his special and rare success, now. Most close family members do not predict other members outstanding fame/talent etc. Some never do and don't understand. It is rare. What does he think of his success many live in fear of losing it and do not really understand it either, or so I have read.

[@LATERNEWS]

these interviews are great

[@angganda2195]

Jonathan is the version of Peter we all wanted and needed and have.

[@Lwoods1717]

I am in love with this man.

[@ericbarkewitz7586]

Things you don't want your parents to know you say on an internet interview

[@phanic.at.the.disco.]

John Mulaney is such a sweetie

[@jema.flores]

Hey guys, when is the podcast coming out?? Pls hurry!!!

[@theoffcamerashow]

5/17/18

[@liftedmage]

So many kids in my highschool we like John in this way not like the 50's demnor, but like got high and got good grades never really had a home life problem that would distract them just a teenager getting stoned drinking and being an adult at it

[@eLiBiiLV]

am i the only one who freaked out when that background music started playing? thought i was being haunted by something....

[@hollyh3181]

john mulaney is so pure wow

[@bobthetomato3751]

I am in love with this man child

[@andresgarsia6063]

Love how John is so pure😝

[@richardlopez2932]

:50 That's how my uncle Frank talks to me about everything: he's worried I have mental health issues.

[@danielrudnitsky]

He looks like that kid waving his shirt at that baseball game 🤣

[@gemlikestardust]

John is cute, he always is, but this is the first time i find him genuinely hot.. i was like staring so much. He has such a nice smile..

[@politicalgazebo8069]

aw me & John literally led the same high school lifestyle

[@JackMarisKnight]

I used to want to go to Mars. My parents sent me to Space Camp. Total support. It was great.

[@brandonkey181]

Off-camera is a really ironic series

[@joesettespinner3493]

Nice Docs 👍🏼

[@gastonruiz8478]

I just read About 20 min ago that he enter rehab

[@nagualchris2]

This one and the Ray Ramano one I cannot find on Netflix

[@jessicasloan5792]

I love this is in black and white, it kind of makes it feel like a perfume commercial or something

[@MsCloudnumber9]

i really want to listen to the podcast but the jason isbell one is popping up instead of his!

[@andresayabproject]

Mulaney's shoes were sick

[@yahimstillhere5316]

update he's in rehab for crack and alcohol I wish him and his family the best.

[@kayzeaza]

Cocaine not crack. He’s rich!

[@mae4165]

@@kayzeaza HAHAHHHA

[@davidlatorre9829]

Well, there was that time when he was the Hillside Strangler he doesn't want them to know about.

[@cartoonraccoon2078]

Blackout drunk in highchool?! I thought he had been sitting in a room eating saltines for 20 years.

[@cosmovedder1354]

HaHa me too. Straight A's for 12 years, football team and basketball team, last 3 years of high school = getting drunk 4 nights a week, smoking a personal oz of pot per week, acid once a month, and coke every weekend. Did not look the part...by design. Good times.

[@cosmovedder1354]

I should add that I had a fake ID when I was 17, but like John I also had an extreme baby face. Store clerks would look at it,look at me,look at it for a while, then shrug, sigh, and say OK......A couple times the clerk quizzed me about the info on the ID, luckily I had all of the fake info memorized. Many times I would be buying alcohol for 10 to 20 people, so that would draw even more scrutiny from the clerks. I wish I still had that ID, but I gave it away when I turned 21...Good Times

[@cosmovedder1354]

Ryan Michael......I'm sensing a ton of sarcasm in that statement.

[@Dakota_Kai_Guy]

wtf... how are you still mentally stable?

[@jetsamperes5762]

And now you're a Supreme Court Justice. Good job Brett.

[@cosmovedder1354]

@@jetsamperes5762 Who's Brett

[@fredmichel8974]

Couldn’t describe me more

[@claycerny861]

John: Describing substance abuse and not being able to be open with loved ones Background music: 🎶🎵pleasant piano😌

[@normalwhiteguy1555]

That voice!

[@micahclawrence]

You know what's crazy? Mulaney was a bad boy in High School.

[@saraxx98]

Next he has Steve Martin watching his broadway show. 💕💕 god this guy is great.