Nardwuar vs. boygenius

[@danielclark739]

Getting interviewed by Nardwuar is like God quizzing you on your own life after you've died.

[@sydbarrett5]

"Well keep on rocking in the afterlife and doot doodle doot doot..."

[@paolamendivil]

JB: “I’m having a that’s so Raven moment but backwards, in the past…” Lucy: “… a memory? 💀💀

[@ididntknowtheyhadwifiinhell]

probably more like a flashback

[@margaritakmp]

affectionately dunking on your friends is one of life's greatest pleasures

[@henrysmith5521]

18:20

[@JussKevTV]

Fucking hilarious 😂

[@anthonylewis3786]

There’s an episode of Cory in the house with that power

[@justDiana247]

This has the uncomfortable energy of three kids taking an exam that they are totally unprepared for, and I LOVE IT!

[@maxmonas7131]

Not getting an uncomfortable energy from this video at all. Everyone seems very happy and comfortable.

[@silver-drachma]

Lol exactly like a test !

[@onii-chain]

thanks for this comment Diana

[@horizonfios]

@@maxmonas7131it’s super awkward and uncomfortable like their trauma is so bad they can barely exist

[@islixxn]

@@maxmonas7131awkward more like

[@Gilescowdemdem]

The band being starstruck as they meet Nardwuar is entirely accurate and a correct response to meeting this man in person.

[@silverlink8805]

It's also the most boygenius thing ever

[@Gilescowdemdem]

@@silverlink8805 had no idea who these girls were before this interview. Enjoyed listening to their music all day since watching 👍

[@lovelisafrank]

@@Gilescowdemdem*boys

[@Linnyluvzya]

@@lovelisafrankaccurate correction

[@reubjames15]

@@Linnyluvzya exactly

[@scorpiusdiamond]

The chaotic mic movement from Nardwuar is consistently inconsistent

[@lemonwahwah]

Julien is getting so comfortable in interviews and i LOOOOVE her personality she’s so fun

[@Glasstionempire]

right so smart and articulate too just a lovely person

[@H-Vox]

She must be wearing dr scholls

[@foliage_man]

Julien is the GOAT for asking how the pedal works on the very first question. One of my fav artists ever

[@powercakes]

Julien's pedal board is an absolute mystery to me and she is some type of warlock for knowing how to use it

[@jccmusic]

I love how after she asked the series/parallel question she held on it for what seemed like most of the interview. Her new favourite thing!

[@BtotheDon12]

@@powercakes It's genuinely incredible. I know nothing about playing music or music equipment but watched an entire half hour video of Julien just breaking down the gear she uses lol.

[@thecinematicmind]

Julien Baker really steals the show in this interview.

[@KaijuInvadesNYC]

She steals the show in the band also.

[@NotMichaelCera]

Steals the show on the album too

[@avakillstheworld]

every interview she’s so well spoken

[@MiguelRodriguez-tr3ol]

She steals the show live too

[@curtislindsey1736]

She def seems like the one who'd be the funniest to set with at the bar.

[@ooVoojavi]

Nardwuar probably knows more about anyone than they know about themselves

[@Compulsive-Elk7103]

Great, another original comment...

[@catgamerthe]

​@@Compulsive-Elk7103u complainin

[@zibberebbiz]

he just doesn't always know how to pronounce it 😅 it's like he got his wish to be omniscient but there had to be a catch or he'd be too powerful

[@loganpraz2566]

Bro just interviews friends and family

[@smileyparto]

W comment

[@voraxion860]

I think this is genuinely the happiest that I have seen nardwuar in one of these interviews. I loved how both receptive and genuine the boys were to the questions and how genuinely excited they seemed to be there

[@louier2967]

Boygenius and Haim for sure were the happiest

[@ameliauhh]

I love when the mic is in front of julien and she just goes "hmm" instead of saying anything LMAO

[@arianeoconnor6719]

My 6 year old son watched the whole interview with me, looked at me very seriously after and said: "I love them."

[@jmanz79]

Same, buddy.

[@lastshanty]

Nardwuar is a treasure 😭 the way he chooses his gifts is so special. I feel like I learn a lot from him, the way he considers the people he's interviewing

[@rzndstreetball]

Bro's live legend

[@hunterkarr5618]

Yes he does inspire in that way

[@aphexavier3849]

18:28 Lucy saying "Memory" was one of the funniest Nardwuar moments I've ever seen.

[@achaelrays]

Julien talking about her teacher made me tear up! As a former kid with adhd who nobody noticed was struggling, that was so sweet :')

[@kumbayakenz]

Completely agree! It was always about me being “bad” when I was just bored. I felt so seen.

[@pyenapple]

Yup exactly.

[@keeb8088]

I had a smile on my face for like a whole minute after she talked about that, mad relatable 😭

[@spinalc0rds]

lucy constantly asking "how do you know this" is literally me whenever someone knows anything about me

[@emmajane7539]

Every time Julien smiles and laughs I literally gain years of life

[@H-Vox]

That is truly remarkable

[@Eva_320]

Real

[@malinm5944]

My cheeks hurt from smiling for 35 minutes straight

[@Eva_320]

ME

[@bryanlenning3436]

Amen

[@MrSotero123]

I’ve never seen JB so invested in an interview compared to all others. She definitely didn’t know what to expect this time

[@paolamendivil]

Put👏🏽 your 👏🏽 jacket 👏🏽 back 👏🏽 on 👏🏽 it’s 👏🏽 your 👏🏽 uniform. This is the boy’s best interview ever 🖤

[@rzndstreetball]

That was Dopeee

[@sonor72]

So proud to be one of the people involved in the fan project in Toronto. Literally paused the whole show because they started freaking out

[@petercook360]

I remember seeing Lucy open for Car Seat Headrest at a small club in Detroit in 2016. You could feel the moment of discovery for the entire crowd hearing her for the first time.

[@pinguingenie9748]

holy fuck what a show that must've been

[@fawncrossing]

So sweet of them to introduce themselves by name to Nardwuar, who undoubtedly knows each of their home address and SSNs

[@milkman247]

julien is such a beam of light and can make anyone smile i love her

[@achaelrays]

Lucy saying 'well if the tree's name is Gerald then I'm going to call it Gerald...' her mind lmao

[@LeonD445]

I wasn’t ready for Juilen Baker being this awesome.

[@megane6025]

Watch/listen to her other interviews. She’ll blow your mind lol

[@emmiefield3561]

the interview makes me so unreasonably happy

[@krospereira]

let's be honest this was bound to happen

[@paytonclark5568]

phoebe bringing up red flannel georgia is so silly. does she know how heartbreaking it is?

[@InfernalBleeding1]

When I was a teenager I'd look forward to nardwuars interviews with rappers I loved, And now I'm in my late 20s excited as fuck that he is interviewing boygenius, Boy how times have changed

[@NYC_Goody]

So is boygenius for da streets?

[@GEROKII]

Times have changed because you don't love the rappers anymore? Lol

[@anita.b]

@@GEROKII yes

[@OMGxITZxPACMAN]

You just like me fr

[@davidiverson5928]

Absolutely best line: the gates are locked, but not really locked. You just have to jiggle the gate. I really wish more people understood this. PS: Saw Phoebe cry very publicly on stage, with good reason. They're rock stars but they're also 100% authentic real human beings.

[@zane2302]

Julien's impression of an 80's snare sound at 23:00 is on point.

[@Angel-lt1hw]

the differences in their personalities is just so funny especially at the end I COULDNT STOP LAUGHING

[@NSPLG]

i appreciate the way nard knows so much about a massive range of artists, whether it’s playboi carti, j cole, boygenius, alvvays etc

[@schoonhovenk]

They're playboi Carti, j Cole, boygenius, alvvays, etc...he HAS to know!

[@kenjiawesome]

Juilen - I'm having a That's So Raven but backwards in the past Lucy - You mean a memory I love them!!!!

[@arnoudh6203]

I dont get it :(

[@aliceyuri]

​@@arnoudh6203In that's so raven the main character will have visions of something that's going to happen in the near future, so when she says she has a that's so raven moment but seeing into the past that's just remembering a memory

[@arnoudh6203]

@@aliceyuri Ah now it makes sense😆 thanks

[@1nth3labyrinth]

Julien had a Jimmy Neutron moment when she held up one finger when she remembered something. I fucking love the boys and Nardwuar this was great

[@Steveo1136]

i've never even heard this band but this was one of the most entertaining interviews

[@DrDekuScrub]

the band is really great, so is their solo work. You should check them out!

[@llamaclipz]

Wait til you hear their music

[@pyenapple]

They’re effing great. Dive in, the songwriting is warm and welcoming. The harmonies are dreamy and real, the rock rocks.

[@H-Vox]

Their record from this year is one of the year's best

[@muziktrkr]

Since the interview they had 3 Grammy wins.

[@julssss8157]

Julien holding her laugh at what Phoebe was sayin is really an underrated moment 3:58

[@teedubyabee23]

Boygenius just come across as the most delightful people. The respect Lucy shows in sheathing that copy of Life...

[@bvaughan3862]

Yeah, I saw that, too. Such smart, thoughtful kids.

[@rileybeth592]

every single media appearance or show or song or anything else just makes me love them more and more- the sound of a generation

[@Hg990lHhihg]

I love Julien's energy here. She's cute and funny. Her reaction to that gift is the nicest

[@TotallyRadicalShow]

Super fun interview. This was the first time I had seen all of them be interviewed and I have to say that Julien is absolutely adorable. I love how much they all clearly care about each other.

[@rachelk.6313]

Nothing is better than when the artists are just as excited as Nardwuar ❤ This interview is so joyous

[@jami1939]

this interview was so sweet and wholesome, it made me so happy. i love the boys and nardwuar so much! it's always nice to see the artists excited to be interviewed by him

[@BearbearbearbearbearbearRarrrr]

Everyone’s subtly gentle approach to the mental health/crying part of this conversation is elevated, compassionate and twenty first century pureness.

[@j-kray274]

My favorite "Why should people care?" answer is: They don't have to. I knew one of the boygeniuses would drop that. Love this band.

[@DialogDontArgue]

Mac DeMarco gave a solid response, too: "They don't have to... but if you want me, I'm right here with open arms, baby" *winks*

[@TamaraErin]

I was at the Toronto show and it was indeed magical 🥰 will never recover from this shout out

[@jamiejoonks]

It was so good

[@TamaraErin]

@@jamiejoonks truly a show I’ll never forget

[@NikitaCoutinho-jw7rj]

SAME, I was part of the blue zone of the rainbow! Still kept the paper : ' )

[@QSpades]

Yellow section! Also kept the paper. ❤

[@sadflutesolo]

i want someone who looks at me the way phoebe bridgers looks at her friends

[@mikerandall355]

Them standing together they totally look like a young female Nirvana: scrawny greasy haired Dave, awkward tall Kris, blonde Kurt

[@everaced]

Funny you say that because they actually did recreate Nirvana's Rolling Stone cover magazine on Rolling Stone! There's a clip of it on RS' official KZbin channel

[@walrusandcarpenter]

"There's a video of me singing Georgia in a red version of this dress" WE KNOW PHOEBE

[@bw126]

Julien has the prettiest voice ever imo

[@saranicole5898]

Julien’s scream always sounds like a plane landing

[@TheDarkVirusx]

I haven’t been this excited for a Nardwuar interview in awhile 😂 and he’s had some amazing interviews lately

[@jakehadlock]

Love that Julien is a hardcore kid

[@SuperJNG18]

THE INTERVIEW I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR! Actually pumped my fist when I saw this in my notifications. EDIT: Already knew this would be good when they were the first act I saw REALLY get freaked out about the special pedal. That was delightful. Like how even when Nard pointed out it's difficult to use, the three were immediately coming up with workarounds cuz they want to use it so badly. EDIT 2: Knowing that Phoebe Bridgers also loves "I Wish I Was the Moon," a song that's helped me get through rough times and I don't see get brought up enough, also makes me happy. This interview's exactly as great as I hoped it'd be.

[@YesIndeed869]

I come back to this occasionally as a mood booster. Their energy is incredible and so positively contagious. I wish them all the success they desire🙏🏼

[@haztt]

dude, juliens “wait no” killed me every time she said it haha loved this interview! I’ve been waiting so long for this! also seeing him record them at the show felt like such a full circle moment, one of my all time favourite shows and now interview! 🖤 the boys are fucking incredible.

[@susannahhhh__]

THIS IS MY FAVOURITE INTERVIEW EVER

[@angela-ul2dk]

lucy dacus is such a talented songwriter

[@lose4851]

Love Julien's energy.. She always looks great in interviews 😂😭

[@teresaw9987]

Favourite moments: 16:49 Steve-O in Whole Foods 20:26 "thank you Coldplay" 23:55 JB sings Shania Twain 28:49 pretending to be your own manager 29:54 alligator vs crocodile

[@jessleunig1375]

Thank you god I found this vid because I suddenly felt the intense need to hear the man I feel like a woman boygenius moment and you've saved me from scrolling through the whole thing

[@amandapasler5941]

I want that damn playlist that Phoebe’s mom’s friend named Matt made for phoebe

[@MatthewBudman]

Honestly, @amandapasler5941, it was only a handful of carefully sequenced MP3 CDs. Maybe 400 tracks altogether. But no doubt it *seemed* like 4,000 tracks! Anyway, I wish I could actually take credit for more than introducing Phoebe to the original Ednaswap version(s) of "Torn."

[@markstaben]

I can vouch for the fact that Phoebe’s mom’s friend Matt makes kick-ass playlists!

[@Chris.4345]

@@MatthewBudmanare you the Matt in question? haha

[@MatthewBudman]

@@Chris.4345 I am indeed Phoebe's Mom's Friend Matt. Accept no substitutes.

[@bevrosity]

holy shit, it's matt!

[@al1iii]

julien radiates richard hammond energy and im here for that

[@Gubernatorial90]

this is the first nardwuar interview i’ve seen bc he did it with the boys but this man is amazing

[@a.c.cabrette6558]

Love how Julien and Lucy always seem to be kind of laughing at some kind of inside joke...usually involving Phoebe. They def seem close

[@randygreen81]

cause i am more of a (old school) hiphop fan i have never heard of boygenius...but they seem great , maybe i ll check out their music. that is also the greatness of nardwuar: the audience of rap fans gets to know artists from other genres (rock, metal, punk etc.) and vice versa

[@danieldoyle253]

It is so unique and wild how much He knows about artists of all genres. In the same interviews He will give someone a punk, acid jazz, and 70s hip hop albums haha Dude is wild with the background knowledge

[@StateofKait]

They're amazing

[@CillaCliche]

Love you Nardwuar. Keep up the good content 😊

[@juliawarren847]

I love how Lucy and Phoebe's face light up while they watch Julien remember something important to her

[@leighleigh05]

julien introducing herself as jb is so personal to me oh my god

[@FofkHh]

I wasn't ready for this, great interview really fun to watch it, Julien's energy here is something else.. Love her

[@jakobnewtonheimer]

this is so pure man. I've never seen a more chaotic good KZbin video

[@davidobrien5623]

That was one of the happiest videos I have watched in a long time, great energy all round!

[@HarryCopperPot]

Phoebe doing the Keke Palmer meme "I'm sorry to this man" had me loling!

[@LoversAnonymousMusic]

oh hell yeah love this one! Their wows at the beginning just show their respect for Nardwuar

[@Eli.347]

I just got into them recently and i'm so happy for them and all their success!! they deserve it all

[@NYC_Goody]

You got into em recently but are happy for their success. AIGHT

[@diptonsauce1985]

i just realized Phoebe Bridgers is in Boygenius.

[@willenhall12345]

@@NYC_Goody Is that such an impossible thought to have?

[@NYC_Goody]

@@willenhall12345 Ye. Being extremely happy for a group comes off as if you rode that journey with them from the very bottom and struggles. When really you just joined at the peak of the party and went "yeah, this is cool. I'm reveling in this"

[@Madison-kr1tt]

@@NYC_Goody no way you're being fr rn

[@LolPk-x5m]

Damn... I won't lie julien baker carried this interview with her charisma...

[@parentaladvisory9826]

this was one of the best nardwuar interviews ever, genuinely a hilarious group of people

[@zane2302]

Imagine you're at Neptoon shopping for records and boygenuis walks past you on the way to see Nardwuar

[@pilzz03]

Fascinating music/industry knowledge by Julien Baker

[@Munchonmushies]

I wish I was famous just to get interviewed by nardwuar to find out where my childhood Spiderman toy with opposable fingers ended up

[@pasi8800]

I don't think I have heard a song by them before, but gosh are those 3 funny and sympathetic! Need to check out their music.

[@Wegiemans]

Man, having Julian on here is crazy to me, I remember my brother filling in guitar for her old band the star killers when she was still in Memphis

[@UniversalMindHQ]

Nardwuar is so unique. Refreshing even till this day

[@isadoraaraujo1]

This interview made me so happy and was a blast to watch! Will watch it again for sure. Thank you Nardwuar and the boys for such a lovely interview, 34 minutes flew by! I wish it was longer, I could watch them speak for hours. Lots of love from Brazil 🥰

[@andypalacios8789]

julien grabbing for lucy when nardwuar directs his attention to her im dying

[@morgangoad7018]

The Ms. Silverman hit me hard. So happy to see you thriving, Julien! Crazy to see you blowing up! Everyone at Oak had behavior problems haha

[@finnmarkides9939]

i love how lucy played the game of seeing 3 things or people and immediately start to guess which member of boygenius is which

[@susukenma12]

Nardwuar has interviewed some of my favorite bands. I never thought Boygenius would be one of them, but here they are 🫶

[@fuziontonygaming]

Nardwuar killing these interviews forreal, this is his year.

[@rrileymf]

they are so awkward and i’m deeply in love with each of them

[@iheartjackhughes86]

I love how JB just took it out of Lucy’s hands and started screaming

[@GeeWizKhalifa.]

AMAZING interview, expect nothing but the best from Nardwuar. I love this band so so much.

[@kayemma443]

I love how excited they got by the boost pedal I have no idea how something like that works but it’s so cute how they all screamed excitedly

[@Linnyluvzya]

I love that Julien learned what a paper doll is in this interview

[@Count3d]

Great interview. Love watching Nardwuar blow their minds. Haven't heard of boygenius before but they all seem cool.

[@cloverg7]

they went crazy over the boost petal i love it lol

[@lightning2367]

This is my first time watching a Nardwuar video and I loved it! This interview is hilarious, adorable, and insightful

[@MegaPoisoncupcake]

I’ve been a fan of L7 since I was a kid because of my older sister and dad (my dad had a tattoo) so it feels so full circle hearing phoebe (my favourite current artist) talk about them. L7 are absolutely incredible and they still tour and absolutely kill. Very excited to see BG this summer ❤

[@parkstackhouse8651]

i can’t believe Julien just mentioned Converge, both sides of my music taste are so pleased

[@cLecIerc]

They seem like awesome people and a great band. Thanks for another awesome interview Nard!