Nardwuar vs. Sage Francis

Nardwuar interviews Sage Francis in Vancouver, BC, Canada!

[@williamvillagomez69]

Sage Francis. One of the greatest battlers to do it. & he's got hart of gold too. Thanx sage for not fading out. Hiphop is in dire straits & we need you still baby pa. Peace

[@Sagefrancisthe1]

Met sage three times and hung out with him and I was awkward as fuck

[@zackshea6846]

Sage has got to be one of the of the most genuine and straight up nicest guys in the entire entertainment industry. He responds to pretty much everybody that hits him up on his FB page. It's not often an entertainer will take it upon himself to let his fans know he appreciates them. He brought Nardwuar a fine cheese gift! That's the kind of guy he is. You are an exemplary human being, Mr. Francis.

[@shannong.8094]

Zack Shea he also goes into the crowd after each show for hugs, autographs and photos.

[@auraglasswerks4900]

That’s right he gave me a handy once because I said I was sexually frustrated at the show, it was sweet of him

[@megami215]

he blocked pretty much 75 percent of his fans on twitter during the pandemic 😂

[@sbg_sxe]

@@megami215where did you get that info from fella

[@mr.martyr8573]

Uncle Sage had like a 2 hour conversation with me when I was in a really dark place. He spoke to me like he's known me for years. It was something i'll never forget.

[@treyfrederickson9495]

I effing love sage Francis...I'm a punk rocker but my buddy showed me his documentary and I immediately got personal journals and a healthy distrust in the early 2000's and I still get goosebumps listening to it. The man is a straight up poet.

[@katholeenloveit8923]

It's 2020 and we need more Sage Francis speaking truths

[@imtonysopro]

2023 and still do.

[@kanenlogan2095]

Still that biz in 2024

[@kitomaone]

2025 ain’t a thang changed.

[@BobBogaert]

How many interviewers can talk a grown man out of his pants? We need this man in the halls of congress.

[@thenickadamsshow]

props to the man Sage Francis for being the only artists I've seen bring a gift for the Nard Dog

[@joshking2241]

Seeing Sage tonight with Atmosphere and Mr Dibbs. Sage is the top of the ladder rapper. I’m So thankful for Stranger Famous! B Dolan, Buck 65, SLEEP. Amazing!!!

[@patrickblakethesaint]

Sage saved my life. He's such an incredible person. ❤

[@Jesse.Dangerously]

@strangefamous was it the Low Down 12"? I found that digging probably around the time of this video, somewhere in the states or Alberta… i was surprised i hadn't ever heard of him then!

[@thorts]

Great interview! Love Sage. We named our daughter after him. She is kooky and creative and dope also! Strange Famous!!!

[@ztm1984]

Nardwuar is by far the best interviewer ever, got to love this guy and his knowledge.

[@dragondogemaster]

I only know the most basic information about both of these but honestly watching them talk just shows how much both of these love hip hop and music in general. They treat it much more than sounds, they treat it even better than art, it’s a lifestyle to them. They praise it. Love to see that.

[@franklinsukmynutz5062]

LOL that kiss at the end with his pants down xD Sage Francis is chill af

[@daveb6815]

I can't belive i haven't seen this,, at 44 years old Im effing ashamed, I was sure I was huge fans of both,, embarrassed to say I missed this,, solid gold!

[@idaadam5427]

sage francis seems like such a good guy, I don't get why people hate on him so much. he's a hell of an MC, his shit is legit poetry

[@idaadam5427]

Agreed dude, I went to Rock the Bells, and he was booed offstage. I mean, he stayed on like a boss, but was basically booed off. People were throwing shit at him, it was fucking lame. These punks just wanted to see Mac Miller and whatever shit new rapper was coming out of Manhattan with a trust fund

[@romchompa6858]

i wanted to go to rock the bells, i just hate corporate mass gatherings with cops sprinkled in the whole mess.

[@SaunterVaguelyDown]

I legit had no idea what you were talking about but then I read the comments. Those aren’t people, man! Fuck em. Their most redeemable aspect is that their tickets likely fed Sage for weeks whether they liked it or not.

[@SaunterVaguelyDown]

Mind of the North Star I saw em live in NC not ling ago. Super chill. Came out in the crowd, signed tons of shit and took lots of pictures and was nice and never got annoyed even though people had to be bugging the shit out of him...

[@SaunterVaguelyDown]

Donald J. Boognish Oooooh. He might be gay. And loves his mom and sports. Yeah, what a jerk. I understand the hate now. 😒

[@mr.martyr8573]

This dudes music saved my life.

[@rickysammy1]

A Danger Doom cereal bowl!!! I WANT!!!

[@somekid7]

So grateful for Nardwuar. As soon as I get into an artist, I can figure out a bit of what they're about.

[@TonyMoze]

Did not know that Narduar interviewed my favorite classical rappers. Super dope 🌞 ❤❤❤

[@lazerwolfdiecast]

the realest emcee nardwuars ever interviewed

[@hijodechago]

The last minute or so made this one a favorite.

[@LeetMoteef]

Sage giving Nardwuar some of our good ass Wisconsin cheese just made my day!! When Watsky was in Wisconsin we took him to get some cheese after the show & that probably made my life

[@gonzalezcdgn69]

this was probably the best interview that i have seen so far

[@mesaoneCCK]

This interview was conducted with a beat-up SM58. Love it.

[@FluxFreeman]

88.9 WERS Boston was the first place I was able to discover underground hip hop as well! Amazing

[@BL-zi9wb]

Honestly amazed that this interview has under 100k views.

[@jadesigils5399]

Godamnit Nard, why talk about DangerDoom and Ice T on a Sage interview? You should've thought this one out a bit more! He's already been asked about his set before Wu Tang. Why not ask about Non Prophets material, or his response to Immortal Technique calling people faggots?? Sage is as important to us as your Sonic Youth interview was to you!

[@eversostrange6337]

Love it, Sage was so happy to do the doot doot

[@low72]

love sage francis, been listening to him for about 6 years now. so intelligent he is. if I didn't know who he was and saw him in public, i would think that rapping would be the last thing that guy knew anything about. it's awesome

[@bryanlabchuk]

note that in 2024 it looks like this is with dave bautista

[@057wolf]

I had the pleasure of meeting Eyedea in Northfield, MN. He drank half of my vodka and freestyled.

[@juggalofred1533]

How much vodka?

[@057wolf]

@@juggalofred1533 it was a handle!

[@jerometurner9642]

Nice background work by the AD team.

[@SirChocolateHobo]

I got that same B.O.X. CD. I had no clue who he was, but I collect any old hip hop I don't own. I also thought it was interesting to see Ras Kass on the back cover and being thanked in the inserts. Too bad he didn't rap on the album. It would have been interesting to hear some 1990/1991 Ras Kass.

[@jakelionheart1207]

Whoa!!!! I was at that rock the bells!!! Sage was dope and he dodged almost everything

[@9thDilla]

*gives Narduar old cheese* THANK YOU SAAAAGEEE!

[@Fallenskate069]

Wow, Nardwuar vs. Eyedea would've been so interesting.

[@andymcpandy2128]

The fact we dont have that makes my soul hurt.

[@DudeNo13]

:/

[@ac3tate909]

RIP

[@Alimeabitch]

This one is just so cute. I can't say anything else except it makes me smile

[@tylerlebens13]

finally nard interviews some real indie rap

[@cpkelley]

Thumbs up if you remember Sage's show on WRIU.

[@adamwidmeyer]

Wholesome.

[@teebee5043]

This interviewer is cool.

[@MELOWARMACHINE]

it depends what i'm listening for. anything i hear, i'll judge whether i like the sound or not just based on how it sounds, but as a rapper myself i'd prefer to get a good rapping influence out of it especially if i'm listening to rap. and it takes more skill to use multis and still say cool, clever,or meaningful things(which is basically the other qualities i look for). that's why i try to have a playlist of rappers who at least use beginner multis and rap really well so i get influenced nicely

[@steveclark9934]

Love You Sage Francis

[@MoluskToeCheese]

A peck on the cheek from a pants-less sage Francis. Lucky man...

[@AtribecalledQ]

LOL that ending was hilarious

[@freal]

DJ Battle Cat produced for B.O.X. A.K.A Beyond Ordinary X-Istance. Happy 200 videos Nardwuar.

[@MarkDobbs697]

It’s rough and it gets everywhere

[@fromtheinvisibledeskofmiked]

Narduwar is dope , respect

[@DrZaius007]

hahahahahaha random cheerios kid hahaha keep em comin nard, KILLIN THE INTERVIEWS

[@inktorious8549]

Two of my favourite human beings

[@TheDreamzMachine]

HAHAHAAAAAAAAAAA finally found this.. hilarious.. can't get enough!!! first cereal bowl put out.. hahaha

[@wooobenny]

no ones love language is gift giving more than nardwuar

[@Smokesterr]

One of the realest.

[@MELOWARMACHINE]

oh well i was just checking since i'm not completely familiar with all of Doom's work, but thank you

[@joeyavila175]

every time he comes to cali sd hes got nothing but love. him n my boy SENE r.i.p. always had a thing where he'd take a pic with him n sage and he would just stare at him not the the camera shit was too funny....

[@ST-kr7hz]

Interesting to hear about the ice t- vincent gallo beef

[@MELOWARMACHINE]

who's the rapper sage says is really good with multi-syllabic schemes in the beginning?

[@THIS---GUY]

MF DOOM

[@dasbakon]

Best Nardwuar ending ever! He's truly awesome.

[@madimakes]

4:35😭😭😭😭🤗

[@dramaskrybe]

I want a fucking Sage-Doom collaboration!

[@northidahonightmoves2479]

One of the best! If you're nice to the Nard, I dig it!

[@TheEots]

nard is completely underrated..he has mad skills

[@InstantlyDiscredited]

I've watched this interview about 5 times. It's by far the best one in my opinion. But that may be bias.

[@the0prynce]

Bubba Ray Dudley is very articulate

[@DudeNo13]

🤣

[@eichbienyermaw]

I wonder who moved first at the end. Sage seems like the kinda person that would try and last the longest, but Nardwuar couldn't allow that!

[@landerssd]

i listen to predominantly mainstream hip-hop but i always fuck with Sage! and MF Doom, Slug...etc

[@connormccaff]

NARDWUAR VS. MC PAUL BARMAN or are they the same person?

[@jerometurner9642]

Beautiful, beatiful Narduwar!

[@Liface]

that's so awesome that sage watched all of nardwuar's stuff. He's just like us!

[@granthobgood5342]

I've been waiting for either for a couple years now!

[@UseHERname93]

@CalligraphistTV its "Broken Wings" by Mr. Mister he jus covers it at his live shows as a joke i think

[@XtraTrstrL]

Ah, why you gotta bring that up? Eyedea was the man, RIP.

[@henryfromthehood]

uncle sage!!!

[@ashleyoctopus123]

i love sage francis!! he's so down to earth. and a genius.

[@NicS_313]

Extended version?

[@pex3]

dope song by sage francis on my channel, didnt know this much about him.

[@MELOWARMACHINE]

really MF Doom? I've never heard any song of his with good multi-syllabic schemes. If you think I'm wrong about that, could you show me a song of his with his best rhyming?

[@bacreeton]

Nardwuar: *OH SHIT, DOES HE KNOW?* "I'm glad you brought me this cheese because you know I'm a..." Sage: "...Cheese freak?" Nardwuar: *GODDAMMIT I NEED ANTHONY FANTANO HERE AGAIN*

[@coolguy5772]

(This is just stupid me) Please explain the joke XD

[@bacreeton]

Nardwuar was in a band called The Vaporizers and they had a song about being a "cheese freak"

[@Fallenskate069]

Sage, you're awesome. Just thought I'd let you know.

[@BenWWall]

Great interview man. Do MF DOOM next!

[@iTechmen1]

sage is such a cool guy

[@TooFairy139]

Sage Does it again...

[@stopcicles]

Holy fuck. L. Ron Hubbard Space Jazz. Once I acquire this, I shall be the most ironic person within miles.

[@williamsamuelclarke]

sage is the best

[@Jcolinsol]

I want to see Nardwuar Vs. Tom Waits.

[@netradioheyu]

INCREDIBLE! SAGE FOR president!

[@everythingmakessense86]

good interview

[@OM3N1R]

Nardwuar is the Al Yankovic of hip hop media

[@drewjpyrc]

whoa he's that little kid rappin in one of his songs? Mind blown.

[@johndoe7033]

Narwuar, you REALLY need to interview MF DOOM!

[@abrahamwinkies66]

i was scared that sage was going to drop the cereal bowl

[@savagecabage]

yea interview tom waits!!!!

[@pippigladstone]

if i found that l ron hubbard record i would slam it on the turntable and listen to it so fucking fast.

[@SenorPackABowl]

you probably meant slug........lol

[@wetmurder]

3:33 i wish sage hadn't answered this question; give nadwuar a taste of his own medicine

[@CoolCatFacts]

"Sage Francis. He only rhymes pantless." Haha! So that's the origin.

[@Jayxx916]

We need one with slug !

[@BingeThinker1814]

Is that K'Lee jamming with Sage Francis??

[@bax217]

i just saw the Graffiti rock show the other day with vincent gallo then known as "prince vince"

[@Rattattattatt]

LOL that's exactly how I found Nardwuar; NERD -> Jay Z -> 3+ Snoop Dogs and then everything cause they're too goooood.

[@gemini3156]

Love Sage Francis