Michael Malice: New Year's Special | Lex Fridman Podcast

[@lexfridman]

Here are the timestamps. Please check out our sponsors to support this podcast. 0:00 - Introduction & sponsor mentions: - FightCamp: joinfightcamp.com/lex to get free shipping - Linode: linode.com/lex to get $100 free credit - Magic Spoon: magicspoon.com/lex and use code LEX to get $5 off - Sunbasket: sunbasket.com/lex and use code LEX to get $35 off - ExpressVPN: expressvpn.com/lexpod and use code LexPod to get 3 months free 0:23 - Truth, goodness, and beauty 10:50 - Save one life 17:41 - Jeffrey Epstein 36:36 - Jeffrey Epstein and Bill Clinton 42:49 - Christmas and New Years for Russians 49:29 - Russian cynicism and suffering 57:07 - Gift exchange 1:10:03 - Michael's move to Austin 1:15:30 - The Anarchist Handbook 1:22:02 - Ghislaine Maxwell 1:26:36 - Jeffrey Epstein 1:28:49 - Lex's move to Austin 1:37:36 - Elon Musk 1:40:46 - Writing The White Pill 1:45:33 - Camus 1:50:32 - Writing The White Pill continued 1:55:49 - New Year's resolutions 2:09:24 - 2024 elections 2:21:53 - National divorce 2:36:31 - Joe Rogan and Bret Weinstein vs Sam Harris 2:45:41 - Conversation with CEO of Pfizer 2:59:14 - Anthony Fauci 3:04:44 - Advice for young people 3:14:46 - Wife and kids 3:20:12 - Immortality

[@seraph6758]

Would you do a play of hitch hikers guide to the galaxy? ..please and jk too 🤣❤happy new rotation year!

[@jacobbisher6291]

Aa

[@Fuzzymed]

Happy New Year. Here's to the now!

[@lemonysnick5171]

Thanks for the timestamps, Lex! Happy New Year! 🥳🎉

[@sickcommode-odragon4193]

thanks for platforming anarchists

[@Cartersvillain]

“I’m sorry, that came off as criticism - I meant it as harsh criticism.” Lex getting quick with the jokes now 😂

[@TitanIapetus]

I read the top line of your comment, I assumed it was Malice that said it. Well done Lex! I'm stealing that line. 🤣

[@TheMonteCarlo]

@@TitanIapetus Malice certainly helps train his wit a bit :)

[@zakichoudhary507]

Fast with the quickness. Lucky Lex.

[@c.chinaski3156]

Machine learning 🤣

[@RichardBronosky]

Time stamp please. I missed it.

[@mikewallace9773]

As a 37 year guy that totally messed up his life and is now finally seeing the level of error in his past decitions and wallowing in despair, alone on new years ( only upside is a bottle of rum and sprite for the night) and suddently i get a lex podcast w malice to make me feel, alas! SOME sense of ocation for the night; THANK YOU LEX. Youre a life saver for doing this, im sure im not the only one and in the pit of regret and suicidal darkness, making it thru the day is the only possible goal and ypu just made it easier. THANK YOU!

[@youoweadamn]

Hang in there, man. Things will get better because you'll make them better.

[@MiticDane]

You are not alone my brother.. happy new year

[@RedHotMother]

Take it one day at a time. It will turn around before you get settled in good. YOU matter! And per physics, can’t be destroyed… Happy New Year Friend! ✌🏼

[@tomc4132]

A week from now, a month, maybe a year, you'll think back to this time and be thankful you stayed here with us. Infact if you make hard positive choices you'll get to a point where you can't believe you ever had these thoughts. From what I've learned from life is that there's gonna be highs and lows. But if you learn from your mistakes and make proactive decisions to make your life better, it will be better. The only thing holding you back is you. Live well, friend.

[@gamehardy]

Same boat , only better days ahead

[@siegmeyer995]

Malice giving the gifts to Lex, and Lex opening the gifts is one of the sweetest things I've seen. Such a lovely friendship. I miss the times I've had these kinds of exchanges with my friends

[@dcooper6142]

The wrenches was like Lex diffusing a bomb!

[@glacialimpala]

For me it was telling to each other how they feel, it's such an incredible phenomenon when you live in the East Europe :')

[@jimsteen911]

Yeah when those brutal Marxist regimes get done with your culture .... Its a beautiful thing, that's what I was gonna say

[@candyjack3659]

Malice's gift was a joke with a story, and Lex's gift was sentimental and sweet. I guess you can tell a person by their gifts.

[@tigreytigrey8537]

Why don't u have these kinds of exchanges anymore?

[@FERGUSKLEIN]

Lex says he only owns black suits. This statement still remains true.

[@TAYLORHWALL]

He's ballin' out of control with that chain though lol!

[@ungratefulbastard8166]

Makes him look like a. Gateway computer box

[@ungratefulbastard8166]

You can’t never insult inteligente Or you are inviting the end of the structure we want to protect . It is the safest moved . It is like distancing yourself from the true . Inviting those who never have been interested in stepping up to the plate .

[@ungratefulbastard8166]

Let’s say that there is destruction on both sides . Collective and an organized society will survive , Something that capitalism would not be able to do .

[@ungratefulbastard8166]

I think the guest has the interest on discover beauty or goodness , but he already comes with the idea in mind that Beauty and goodness don’t exist in Russian people living in Russia , I feel that he is unconsciously transforming the idea or utopia like he sed about goodness only exist in this part of the world .

[@Simon-sr3cn]

Lex finally takes of the suit to reveal his standard outfit

[@0fuxTaken]

Underneath is another suit

[@mattwiniata1568]

It’s his Russian tuxedo

[@JohnHobitakis]

This is his Slavic suit

[@vayasindios3311]

So did malice,yikes!

[@AngerM107]

That gave me a good laugh. Thank you for that

[@The_Sunset_King]

When Malice is on, I like how it doesn't feel like an interview but just good convo

[@jimsteen911]

Bc he's such a damn contrarian he argues with your damn question. He adds no value to any conversation, he just disagrees with you about every little thing and things that matter to no one. He thinks everyone is so interested in him or what he thinks. Ppl are mistakenly identifying this man as some kind of thinker when in reality he's an idiot savant. Damnit. I am living in a different universe, is there anyone else in this forum that agrees with me? In the twilight zone over here. Wtf is that movie where the guy is the only one who sees the demons in ppl? And he's going crazy? I'm not saying malice is a demon. He's just really annoying. Someone gave the annoying kid on the spectrum a publisher and loud speaker.

[@nofuxgivens2797]

I like how lex will slip in some quick brutal jabs at Malice without missin a beat in the same tone of voice. When they show Malice react its funny because it's like he heard it, then disregarded it but then realized he actually did crack a joke on him. Lex ain't completely deadpan but he often does speak and shows body language that is quite odd/unique when compared to someone else talking about the same thing in the same Context.

[@rexradford5043]

@@shelbyspeaks3287 reminds me of kids i grew up with, and a lot of his vitriol really resonates with me sometimes. i see where you guys are coming from though

[@sbef]

@@jimsteen911 what the hell are you even talking about? Btw seeing your other comments on the channel, you seem to be the obstinate contrarian.

[@EnigmaISevil]

@@sbef OH SO IT SOUNDS LIKE you cant handle an opposing view or would consider it as a possible idea or even if its a fact, you just join up with whoever youre afraid of it sounds like from the comments i seen of you in here... youre frightened

[@georgelynch7047]

That Camus line was a perfect conclusion to this. “Don't walk in front of me -I may not follow; don't walk behind -I may not lead; walk beside me and just be my friend.”

[@aisha3999]

This saying was credited to Albert Camus in one of its earliest known appearances in December 1971. Oddly, the earliest instances were presented in English and not French. Camus died in 1960; hence, the evidence linking Camus to the expression was very weak. Great line, but it should be designated as anonymous.

[@MissChievousRN]

@@aisha3999 Ok Mom🙄

[@ilovetheatf]

@@aisha3999 don't care, didn't ask.

[@lesscarmel5527]

It took me nearly the entire podcast to figure out that Malice is wearing a Xmas tree sweater, not an abstract cow sweater. It makes far more sense now. This was a great discussion.

[@ElvisBeery]

I thought it was the Wu Tang symbol for a minute.

[@rachelgutierrez6396]

I thought it was a cow sweater until just now lol

[@bpetersxn]

Bruh same. Literally half way thru and just saw it

[@paulmontgomery9838]

there is no such thing as black xmas trees. i' m back to charlais cow attacked by crows.

[@zakichoudhary507]

I still see the cow.

[@CryptoRoast_0]

I like how relaxed Lex is in his gopnik outfit 😁

[@michalviktorin6758]

Those classic 3-stripes suits are really comfortable you know.

[@nev12345678910]

@@michalviktorin6758it is impossible to not be comfy in an adidas tracksuit

[@Kwalk1989]

When Michael Malice is on I feel like we get to know Lex a bit better. Excellent conversation, great way to kick off 2022.

[@anewagora]

Best guest you could have on for a New Year's Special! The Lex x Malice duo is unbeatable, a true yin and yang dynamic. Lex is all about love and being uplifting; Michael is sarcastic and looks at the dark parts of the world honestly. We need to see BOTH come together to be wise and capable of making sense from the wilderness of reality. Now is always the best time to take the first step to a better life. Cheers, and happy new year :)

[@ProducerKeylo]

They look like brothers

[@JFairbanks69]

I agree.

[@youngmariner71]

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[@populisttrope9385]

I liked this Russian mobbed up Lex.

[@bettermanchannel770]

Every damn day!!

[@jdwar11]

These two guys are amazing together. They act and speak like they are brothers. I absolutely love when they are together.

[@EpicSoulSurvival]

Lex's banter algorithm is improving

[@ronniessebaggala362]

I don't know why this made me laugh so much 😂😂

[@trevc63]

Lmfao, it's rad to watch

[@peter81083]

I love how Lex is dressed like a Russian cab driver and malice looks like the goofy uncle trying to win the worst Christmas sweater contest.

[@kuksiBG]

it's called "Slav" it does not have to be Russian, basically the whole Eastern European society ;)

[@syguzman5739]

Peter 🤣

[@user-vm6lc7fg9z]

This is so accurate 😂😂😂

[@gmsllc]

@@kuksiBG did you ever see squatting slav tv? I thought they were dressing for the break dancers of the 80s in New York.

[@maniswil2]

It's called a gopnik.

[@emilymurphy3644]

I had to stop and make a comment. Wow at like 34-36mins what Malice says about being in your mid 20s working hard, “being good” and feeling so surprised by the silence & lack of anyone acknowledging it. That was profound and exactly how I feel at 26. Nonetheless we stay being good & helping one person at a time, solving one puzzle at a time, all alone... so be it ! Thank you.

[@levittperez]

You are never alone a lot of us toil in thankless silence. I acknowledge you.

[@1961Bullet]

Still single?

[@12adix]

This is who I'm hanging out with on NYE. Thanks Lex and Michael for everything you do.

[@tseawell90]

You should hang out with people in real life

[@SeanRyno]

@@tseawell90 I wish I had friends.

[@reubenmidkiff3992]

@@SeanRyno lol

[@rmx6737]

@@tseawell90 says the person commenting on youtube videos on New Year's Eve

[@SeanRyno]

@@rmx6737 I'd like to introduce you to the fourth wall.

[@alexlitt8409]

My Grandfather’s mother was from Belarus, moved here in the 1920’s, he always told us from her “To be beautiful you have to suffer.” I think it can be interpreted in many ways. The family was very “Russian,” super loving in their way, hard working, lived a hard life, and were very unique. Their hard work paid off in the end.

[@dvnity]

I was born in America but my parents come from Ukraine and Belarus listening to the two of you talk reminds me so much of family gatherings, the humor style, the conversation topics, it give me such a big smile. Thankyou guys ❤️

[@qwikaces8813]

No family and friends to enter 2022 with. What a joy to enter it with these two

[@ERICKcodFUN]

Happy New Year brother

[@cheeseburger3209]

I wish you well.

[@jon_______]

Happy new year.

[@dannyfryer384]

Happy new year amigo

[@bettermanchannel770]

Happy new year!!

[@ChrisWillx]

My ears are burning. Big love bois 💜

[@samuelvilz]

I'm out of touch, man. Hadn't heard about the Austin thing until in this podcast (at 2:41:53). Have fun there, Chris!

[@purenrg4life]

@@wordupninja yup.. last I heard he is

[@PaulBrowningtons]

Yes. You can feel the love and goodness, it is inspiring. Friends like these.

[@amwow6827]

@IAM REAL what did he do/say?

[@BultyR86]

I can only ever hear that sentence as through Michael Cove in Spitting Image. It will probably never have another inflection than that.

[@StevenCarusone]

Lex was funnier than Malice this time and I find that to be the most magical evolution of a friendship ive ever seen. Thank you guys for sharing your conversations with the world.

[@1Cromz]

I can’t process Lex not wearing his suite. But I love this podcast and these two individuals. Thanks fellas, Happy New Year!

[@ARL0K]

its traditional russian garb

[@BboyKeny]

It's a Slav suit, he's good Gopnik

[@thegoldenpath326]

Track suits still count, the streak continues.

[@CyberCripX]

@@BboyKeny I keep hearing hardbass in my head instead of his rich commentary.

[@1Cromz]

@@yes-vy6bn my god…you’re right 🤣

[@kstepk5003]

Your child like love for each other is a joy to watch. The presents were hilarious 😂

[@tonyguerich9854]

This was wonderful. When you two are together there are times I find myself overwhelmed with emotion, almost embarrassed to be let into such intimate moments. Thank you Lex and Michael for sharing this with us. How different than all the fake and shallow Times Square ball drop shows.

[@krisanderson1492]

My favorite 2021 moment was the 4th of July. In my area and many places around America the canceled firework celebrations because of Covid 19. What gathering could be easier to social distance at? In response many people had bbqs in their own yard and blew off their own fireworks. In my area police were darting around town responding to nosy neighbors. After only an hour or so they stood down and parked on the main roads. Neighbors shared food and drinks while their kids played catch and road bikes. Then around 10pm most everyone cleaned up and went inside. Civil disobedience is beautiful.

[@diosmios186]

what part of the country was this?

[@krisanderson1492]

@@diosmios186 I live in central Massachusetts.

[@GasDude1011]

That sounds great

[@alexcarson9638]

Yeah it is same in my area in southern ont ppl blew there own fireworks off all night long in protest of this lockdown I gave no idea how they got the good ones. With the border being closed

[@JohnSmith-oo4qx]

In Greensboro NC they cancelled the fireworks downtown but it jack st caused everyone to do their own as well. That just caused there to be more fireworks to be sent up than any year I've ever seen.

[@shashipancholi]

Feel lucky to live in the reality where Lex exists and makes these podcasts

[@curtisboyce3849]

somewhere, you feel lucky to live in the reality where you exist and make these podcasts. still feel lucky?

[@shashipancholi]

@@curtisboyce3849 yes because comparison is the thief of joy

[@if_then]

"I don't care whether someone agrees with me I care how they treat me." Michael Malice

[@EnigmaISevil]

lol everyone says this

[@OutOfTheBoxThinker]

@@EnigmaISevil ... but not everyone means this. I do. I literally don't care what your opinions are. If you treat me with respect, I'll treat you with respect. The end...

[@stevenkeith9249]

@@OutOfTheBoxThinker Hannibal the Cannibal: "Discourtesy is unspeakably ugly to me. Whenever feasible, one should always try to eat the rude."

[@supplanterjim]

"It is not in the nature of politics that the _best_ men should be elected. The _best_ men do not _want_ to govern their fellowmen." -- _George MacDonald_

[@Fergus-H-MacLeod]

It certainly makes sense.

[@thepooaprinciple5144]

it is an inevitable outcome within human nature for a selection to be made for an individual or group of individuals to take out the trash...every culture throughout all of time has done it...the only thing different about how we do it now is....the choice to select is provided to everyone. It's that simple.

[@SavageHenry777]

Put less eloquently, shit floats to the top.

[@antielfimationleague231]

Also. I disagree with both lex and Mike. I can't see biden or trump at a bar with working class people.

[@beecee9681]

@@antielfimationleague231 Trump doesn't drink so I don't see it either. But I could see Trump before I could see Biden.

[@grungehead12]

Long time watcher. First time commenter. Watching this from a random bar on the New Year's Eve. In a completely different country. Away from family and friends. So thankful for this episode. Might have just saved a world. Happy New Years Lex and Michael!

[@ayceeonethirty]

I'm glad yall did this. Brought some joy to a sad little Russian/American heart that really needed it right now. Spent new years alone drunk like I do most nights but this helped give me a lil bit of juice to get going again.

[@lostmagicdude888]

This is sad are you okay?

[@ayceeonethirty]

@@lostmagicdude888 haven't ever been okay friend.

[@lostmagicdude888]

@@ayceeonethirty You should play FiveM it's easy to install and it's roleplaying can talk with lots of people and make friends online and stuff

[@roccitycyclecam]

Hope you're doing well, friend

[@levittperez]

As someone who has delt with substance abuse issues I can say from experience to let that go. It is a lifeless void that sucks you and everything and everyone you love along with it. Reach out there are massive communities of people that promote moderation with vices. All the love. -L-

[@michaelcallisto]

I love that you put up pictures of the people/animals/etc that you're talking about. It really helps keep me engaged.

[@myzia7]

Lex as a gopnik...fantastic! It would've been very impressive if Lex could've conducted the entire interview while resting on his haunches. Malice is an absolutely fantastic guest. The two of you create magic every time he Malice is on the show. Thank you for this interview/conversation.

[@кролик-х7ж]

Отсутствие семок на столе ощущается практически физически.

[@PC.NickRowan]

What I love is how the thumbnails always demonstrate Michael and Lex's relationship together. Thumbnails with normal guests usually takes snapshots of lex and the guest from the podcast on opposite ends of the table. When Michael's on, the purposefully take photoshoots embracing eachother 😂

[@AshtonCoolman]

I'm a native Texan in Houston and I appreciate that y'all appreciate my state so much. We're definitely not perfect, but it's not too bad here. Happy New Year!

[@jakecostanza802]

If you’re considering reading through the comment section: it's either about how they’re dressed or about congratulating lex for the content. There, saved your time. Happy new year.

[@nsh1980]

I love that these two are locked in a wardrobe struggle with one another.

[@Dankness9]

I was also physically alone on NYE for the 2nd time in my 57 years. Goodness and Beauty were brought forth in my own action by creating art in the form of cooking for no one, and listening to some great thinkers like these two. As well as playing some beautiful music.

[@Dankness9]

@@josiahz21 reeeeeeee

[@doctoroz6193]

I heard you like Russians, so we put a Russian on a Russian track suit with another Russian talking in Russian about Russia. Best one yet Lex!

[@ronniessebaggala362]

Isn't one of these boys Ukrainian 👀

[@jeanvaljean341]

@@ronniessebaggala362 Ethnically? Both of them. Lex grew up in Russia though, he doesn't speak Ukrainian.

[@ronniessebaggala362]

@@jeanvaljean341 Ahh thanks for clearing that up my dude

[@bettermanchannel770]

Like Russia Russia

[@razoredgechris]

@@bettermanchannel770 lol

[@sherryberry776]

When I got to meet Malice and get my book signed I was surprised at how tall he was, and he’s not exceptionally tall. Lol this whole “I’m 4’6” strategy is brilliant.

[@aTimeAsThis]

My goal for 2022: figure out how to earn a living listening to Lex’s podcast.

[@tobo21m]

@@ZDarabos I am missing the whatsapp number for trading advice 😂😂

[@trollimusprime8521]

Start a KZbin channel doing reactions to his podcast

[@trollimusprime8521]

@@ZDarabos this guy

[@joshbeaulieu7408]

These two are really sweet together. Lex makes Michael seem less malicious.

[@inthefade]

Just watch Malice on Tim Pool. He's playful and silly af.

[@joshbeaulieu7408]

@@inthefade Yeah, but I still find myself wondering how much of that is an act meant to endear him to the audience. One doesn't choose the pen name of malice and call yourself a villain for nothing. I agree though; I like watching him with Alex Jones.

[@GrimSleepy]

I enjoy the banter between Lex and Michael. They contrast one another well, and easily pivot from serious debate to openhearted rapport to playful sarcasm.

[@Kase_K]

Lex saying that talking to Elon makes him feel at home is everything I needed for New Year.

[@BboyKeny]

I understand that feeling of having a conversation and shooting the shit with someone that you have a shared passion with. Lex and Elon both love space, AI and Sci-fi. Happy New Year!

[@qwertgfdsaful]

Отличный разговор полный чувством юмора! Спасибо вам, Лекс и Майкл!

[@markkido6325]

For someone who seldom comments on KZbin posts, I had to make an exception to this one. This was absolutely fun to watch. The chemistry and authenticity on full display gives me hope in humanity. Thank you Lex. Thank you Michael. Your best years are still very much ahead of you!

[@southstar87]

Michael malice is the best podcast guest in all the history of humanity.

[@TREXX8111]

I like Michael but he has some seriously dangerous perspectives and spreads misinformation. In this podcasts he literally said he doesn't believe elections are completely illegitimate even though there is zero evidence to support that. claim. Pushing this sort of misinformation is how democracies fail, something Michael is open to wanting.

[@juanspicywiener]

@@TREXX8111 you should listen better. He didn't say it was illegitimate because of fraud.

[@That_Guy5575]

@@TREXX8111 I’m surprised someone with your beliefs is here watching this kind of video, but I’m glad to see it. I recommend you try watching some more Michael Malice content if you haven’t already, as to get a better understanding of his views. My first instinct was to insult you, as per the usual here on the Internet, but I realized that would do nothing to further your interest/openness. Instead, to me it sounds like you might be open to exploring and learning more about opposing viewpoints, which I would highly recommend. You may not agree with anything someone else says, but it’s always a good idea to better understand someone else’s views, which will also allow more solid and thorough counter arguments.

[@TribeWars1]

@@TREXX8111 Hoch die Anarchie!

[@f3nrir643]

As Russian, Lex’s outfit really hits home...

[@clairai]

really nice outfit

[@12oq]

gop style ;) lol

[@ms-jl6dl]

Hey,that's how I dress (since 1975) and I'm from Yugoslavia. Stop exproprieting my culture, you biggots.

[@vojvoda-draza]

@@ms-jl6dl Yugoslavia doesn't exist. Pozdrav iz Beograda

[@DannySullivanMusic]

lol dude amazing

[@seasidesue816]

I can’t listen to these two guys enough. Their vast and well-rounded knowledge of history, people, AND current events is amazing. Additionally, their high respect for each other makes for a very good conversation. They can be serious, and yet very funny.

[@PatMcConnell88]

The internet's most loved bromance! Cant wait for this one 👌

[@r.danielolivo7719]

I love this "gopnik style" Lex Fridman. Greeting from Ukraine

[@journeyman1126]

Beauty of being An inner peace Outshining the darkness When it glows through the surface It touches the observer’s eye And resonates with the beauty in their soul That’s what inspires empathy and kindness, all the emotions that create the beauty of goodness. Unless you’re getting shined on.

[@KevinSmith-gw5rk]

Michael: "You just gotta cut the string..." Lex: "...no..." This was a great way to ring in the new year. Lex, never seen you this informal. It was fantastic. Thank you for so many amazing conversations in 2021. May you continue having much success in 2022.

[@onyxwalkingtank]

This is going to be a fun one, the outfits and opening just set the tone

[@jadentinkcom2964]

I can't look at lex and not laugh, makes it tough for retention of these deep convos

[@iamwhoyousayiam6773]

Malice dressed like a 🐄 😂🤣

[@benjaminfranklin2776]

I can't believe it☺️, I just bought a House after I invested $5000 and I now make $31,500 every 21 days. It's been a life changing experience🤗

[@tyleresther1238]

@@benjaminfranklin2776 Doge?

[@lex7724]

same! I started with 6k and now 39k...happy I started with Jane

[@Blitznstitch2]

As a Texan, welcome, glad you love it here

[@bearcat729]

I was alone today until I turned on this podcast. Thank you

[@Likerholicz]

We all alone in this together 🙏🏽.

[@JakeAllen3]

LET’S GOOOO. Lex and Michael are an amazing combo.

[@SELKCOMM]

This is soooo good.

[@ericomfg]

Yin and yang.

[@stvbrsn]

@@ericomfg they’re both wearing black and white.

[@WilsonLee123]

Let's fucking go

[@philh1826]

Michael Malice is definitely one of my fav guests on this show

[@skdjirrrdjdm3926]

As a side note: I love whenever malice mentions his love of children and how it guts him the most hearing about cruelty towards children. I'm the same, I cant stomach those stories. You can tell he means it, his voice always get a tad shaky.

[@chrisw1197]

Yea , you, him and every other normal person on earth

[@zackginnett6639]

"We don't always agree on everything, the reason I love talking to you is because I realize the warmth, understanding and compassion that might not always come across the way your trying to express it." Not how Lex said word for word but thats a very humble and respectful compliment. If you ask me

[@brokenbones78629]

Lex's look to camera after quoting Avril Lavigne was SOOOOOO HILARIOUS

[@christianagupitan6034]

I swear, hearing the two of you talk gives me hope for the world.

[@OldCleisthenes]

Lex is on fire. A year-end trifecta of awesomeness: Dalio, Musk, Malice.

[@BloodSweatTears1000]

Dalio musk malice sounds like a Harry Potter spell haha

[@sarahhart406]

I can not overstate how much I love this episode. From beginning to end, so many little gems of moments. The fondness I have for the interview is the same fondness I have for my favorite movies. I enjoy being taken on a journey wherein you experience a myriad of emotions -The movies that make you laugh outloud and cry and think and fill you up. What makes it sweeter still is that these are not characters or actors, they're real people who are really friends in real life right now. "BEAUTY WILL SAVE THE WORLD." -Dostoevsky

[@tiffanydeangelo8575]

There would never be a way for me to say thank you enough for the long form interviews you do. Many days, it keeps me sane as I run two businesses in this wild wonderful world. Thank you also for spreading hope, which we all need more than anything. Keep it up, people like you and your friends will be the ones that solidify our successful future. Also must say, I always enjoy watching/listening to Michael Malice whatever show he might be on, but the interaction between the two of you is warm, calming, honest, and pleasant to watch - something we see less and less these days.

[@samuelvilz]

58:46 The binary code Michael has written is: 01001001 01101100 01110101 And that translates to: "I l u" (I love you) I love your dynamic, Lex and Michael 💚 Thank you for this episode

[@buzinaocara]

@@ZDarabos He didn't because despite being a robot, he is secretly non-binary. By the way, thaks a lot @SamueVilz for your uselful coment. Happy new year to you and everyone else. Or as they say in computer: Happy 110010 110010

[@buzinaocara]

Oh, by the way, just out of curiosity, was that encoded in ASCII?

[@dpcsoup04]

To understand happiness suffering is a prerequisite. You would have no frame of reference to comprehend happiness if you didn't know what not happiness felt like.

[@GopnikHardbass]

Great suit Lex! 👏

[@choonbox]

Hahah i love your music bro

[@Mikhail-Tkachenko]

гопник

[@-darrell]

He kinda looks like someone I'd buy ecstasy from at a rave in Moscow.

[@laserlobotomy]

Gopnik suit

[@vernonhedge4530]

I prefer his Beatles suit.

[@InsomniacTC]

One of the best new years gifts i could have gotten

[@docholliday9741]

Lex and Michael are such a wonderful duo. The two of them should be the ones to guide us into the future. Lex is such a perfect representation of the naive, logic, order and Michael is the beauty of chaos, emotion, and philosophy. The two are in a struggle of push and pull with the rope between being intellect and the desire to see the potential of humanity realized. We need more people like them.

[@cathywhitney7075]

Wow, How insightful

[@khalidalali186]

I’ve been telling people for years, that Gopniks will produce a genius from amongst their ranks.

[@shirleybarton4124]

Gopniks....??🤣😂 yeah hopefully ur right.

[@personatthebay]

Not many friends theses days, this is the best thing to do on new years now, not too bad to me👌

[@andrewaccount954]

You’ve got a friend in me

[@ninobrown9564]

"to live is to suffer to survive is to find some meaning to the suffering " Frederich Nietzsche

[@burimsaliji23]

"She's better when she is transformed " lex " there are levels to that statement " I'm dying 🤣 😂

[@milindchoudhary7086]

i died at that

[@user-nr3wm6jg1f]

Have to say, I kinda dig the 'Russian Gangster Lex' look. The suit and tie are good and all, but you can't beat the iconic tracksuit and gold chains.

[@antielfimationleague231]

Gopnik lex.

[@FourOf92000]

As of writing, approximately 1.96% of Lex Fridman guests are Michael Malice.

[@louiseparker7712]

After working new years eve this was a great treat to come home too. Looking rather fetch you guys hehe. Happy New years xxx

[@rubikquitous8482]

I needed malices advice here, wow.. he was spot on.. 28 years old and im working on music and streaming and content creation and he hit the nail ON THE HEAD. as if i needed more reasons to love malice

[@gmsllc]

Keep it up

[@Likerholicz]

I’m 23 and doing similar things. Keep it up!

[@helicopter_traffic]

About to turn 20 and doing similar things myself. We’re probably disproportionately represented on Lex’s channel ha

[@rubikquitous8482]

@@helicopter_traffic i wont be stopping, not gonna let anything stop me but man its good at it. haha

[@tejur7]

The intensity with which Lex looked at that robot toy actually brought a tear to my eye. The thought and emotion conveyed in his face is mountainous.

[@TheTebban]

Love you guys! You don't even know how many people that love and care for you out here in the ether! Inspiration and camaraderie!

[@Drwiggles69]

This podcast was beautiful and exactly what I needed right now. One of my favourite podcasts in a while.

[@FirepowerFantasy]

In line with Russian cynisim, I remembered this half-joke. The Amercian says, "I will die for freedom." The Frenchman says, "I will die for love." And the Russian says, "I will die."

[@rielaxault]

LMAO

[@zachwhite4866]

I'm glad you have Malice on as frequently as you do. Always a pleasure to listen to the two of you. A podcast with you two and Rogan would be wonderful some day.

[@cele42]

Lex's final evolution, a gopnik 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 MAD RESPECT

[@master0fmojo]

You know, you could have the greatest most popular guest in any given cultural realm come on a podcast and it can be a dud. I love listening to you and Michael talk because it’s great chemistry between the two of you, it seems you two are truly kindred spirits. I love this episode, definitely one of my faves from any podcast

[@MarkJoseph81]

See, this is how you do it. I love podcasts that right off the bat, they go into the deep end. Right to the meaty, deep-thinking material. Pure gold! Bravo and thank you!

[@chrissylibertyk9]

I watched this a week ago. Enjoyed every second. Just FYI, this video is in the first recommended slot every time I open KZbin. It's under every video as the first video recommend. It is the one video I see on my page every day. Just found that interesting since I've already watched

[@CoreyChambersLA]

Truth and non-fiction are not overrated. Fiction is way over-rated, like drugs. Good results come from truthful knowledge.

[@MmeO]

I so enjoy being the silent 3rd person in the room. It amused me in a good way that Lex didn't know the word lech - so brilliant and yet sheltered in some ways. Happy New Year gentlemen.

[@marialiyubman]

Omg that bracelet is like that time when Joey gave Chandler matching bracelets and you’re bracelet buddies. 😂

[@sbaumgartner9848]

This is the only time I've seen Lex not wearing a suit! Am I seeing things? It looks like Lex and Michael really enjoy talking with one another!

[@jarrod155]

I think also that when you help someone who is local, you get a positive kickback earlier, if you try to help a larger group the kickback takes longer to be seen or felt

[@BlueEternities]

I think we're moving upwards on a supercycle at this point. It's apparent that something massive is going on with the awareness and connectedness in the intention to remove corruption in our systems. Michael is absolutely right when he says the good guys are moving towards a big win.

[@EpicGeopolitics]

35:00 - thank you Michael. You have explained precisely what iv been going through for the last five years. Till now I’d never known anyone else to be undergoing this, so it’s nice to here that it’s common amongst artists.

[@slywolfe]

Me scrolling through KZbin: Lex living his best life: Me: "Is that a *tracksuit* ?"

[@ms-jl6dl]

No: it's a suit.

[@fourty-u4g]

All black.. finest gopnik suit ever

[@_Free_Thinker]

True slav. 😎

[@Freddy-Da-Freeloadah]

BEAUTY: Squat Like SLAV! IMHO

[@hekk_tech5975]

When you see Lex dressed as Gopnik then you have to expect a special edition!

[@8B1tbreaks]

The mutual respect, love, adoration, and quality of friendship these two share is undeniably evident in these videos, to the point I’m immediately compelled to make some phone calls to a few of my own friends right now to express my gratitude for their contribution to my own life.

[@CraneArmy]

malice giving the toy as a present, then saying "give it back let me show you how to play with it the right way" this whole moment. frank lloyd wright couldnt have written this.

[@bebopBiGsHoT]

Transformers ! Robots in disguise ~~

[@TheLastSecretGarden]

Most awkward podcast moment of the year.

[@therealmccoyruf]

“Life is suffering” just means that you endlessly have to eat, sleep, go to the toilet, work, brush your teeth, take a shower, clean your house, pay your bills, and then you get sick or grow old and die. The acknowledgment of that is what helps to free you from it.

[@mogoreanu]

Came to comment on this as well. I think it's better to say that "life is a struggle" instead of suffering. Not all struggle is suffering, but all suffering is associated with a struggle.

[@MaTTheWish]

%100

[@Thelmajeanne]

I love listening to Lex speak and express his feelings and his opinions. If I was only 40 years younger, I wouldn't mind being the mother of his children. LOL He seems so easy to be around.

[@sandrawilliams4874]

I feel the sane way. There is something very special about him.