Nardwuar vs. The Strokes pt 1 of 4

[@elmentado9231]

I demand a full interview again with the whole band 2020 version

[@pg9193]

that would be really fascinating to see what the Nard could drag up. so much has happened the past 19 years and there's gotta be some good touring stories

[@izeoftheworld41]

YES

[@jameshalder2412]

Seems like they don’t really fuck with him lol

[@stooooogs8763]

Yes!

[@alexblackstock5358]

Pleaseeee

[@ericmsandoval]

I love how awkward they are with Nardwuar in this video alone and there's still 3 more parts lol

[@VENGEFULHEXX]

This is uncomfortable to watch at times. Nard has come such a long way.

[@themodernage17]

i love this interview because its so rare to watch how people as cool as the strokes handle awkward public situations

[@dedstrok]

Hmmm

[@maciekomis]

jules chasing a shot with beer and lighting a cig. good guy that julian.

[@duncanmusic5559]

Great way to beat a hangover before another gig haha

[@discomongoose]

I remember the first time I heard Julians voice and thinking it was the most beautiful life changing sound ever. Yes I find Julian very attractive but there's so much more to him and his music. Its intriguing!

[@ashhh5512]

he is genuinely so beautiful, voice, mind, and looks

[@BL-zi9wb]

Dork

[@DragonDuelist11]

"These guys are The Strokes" - Interviewer "Ohh really? I love you guys!" - Chick "They suck man, they suck!" - drunk dude in the backround "Is that how you're going to welcome them to Vancouver?" - Interviewer "Fuck off... get out of my town" HAHAHAH

[@WhenILearnToMilkIt]

that never fails to make me laugh

[@Dan-Bass]

That's not very Canadian of him...

[@IzzyMartinez01]

Lol what a fool. Just makes him look dumb as fuck

[@jgfletcher5509]

3:25

[@tt-du6vc]

Best part.

[@melovedisney1492]

They are so gracious in this interview, but you can tell that they're getting pretty ticked off. Love them.

[@kaulitz89jonas]

julian looks so angry when nardwuar tells him he's interesting omg

[@sthoughtsarchive2791]

Yow you're fuvking cute

[@crazemate]

@@sthoughtsarchive2791 😐

[@FriendlyHomie]

@@sthoughtsarchive2791 down bad huh

[@Nynanynanynanyna]

He just looks like that

[@narcleptik]

Fair play​@@sthoughtsarchive2791

[@eddietheguy12]

Julian looks like he's 15.

[@SherissaGo]

i, seeing as how im that age, could only dream.

[@eddietheguy12]

Sherissa Go Lol sorry bro

[@jacobstevens8519]

he's 21 in this, so you aren't too far off lol

[@Ashterrs]

Thelucidbohemian Julian always look like -5 year old

[@jland12]

jake stevens he's 22

[@aleciaaguilar4362]

Julian is so right! Hear the music first then find out the band later

[@yummyjackalmeat]

Not narduwar's best interview.

[@Jewfro1321]

lol, "i wouldnt chuck a beer bottle at someones face......unless they asked me a stupid question"

[@GJoel02]

GOAT RESPONSE

[@mr.manes88]

nardwuar was a total dick throughout this interview and i think it's bc since knew that every member of the strokes was the son of a millionaire/celebrity, and they all look like fashion models, nardwuar probably didnt take them seriously. nardwuar's from punk, he probably enjoyed trolling a band he thought were made up of spoiled rich brats whose music would probably suck and the whole band would eventually be forgotten. i think only a single had come out when this interview took place; hardly anyone was aware of the talent of the strokes. nardwuar is a GOAT interviewer, but i think he underestimated these guys. the awkwardness does make this a hilarious interview tho

[@kmm2442]

Still bad move.

[@denklogeidiot7209]

How is he a dick? They are high out of their mind, he feels a little disrespected by that and got a little agrrevated, thats it….

[@mr.manes88]

@@denklogeidiot7209 how are they "high out of their mind?" What is it about their behavior that makes it seem they're on drugs?

[@aeoligarlic4024]

I thought the awkwardness is the entire theme of the interview?

[@tashaMELY]

I LOVE HOW JULIAN LAUGHED WHEN NICK SAID THE COMMENT ABOUT STUPID QUESTIONS

[@anto3348]

RIGHT

[@ItsMelissa123]

i just realized the tshirt julian is wearing in this interview is the same he wears in the last nite music video

[@mainecurtis1192]

Lol the strokes obviously only care about the music.

[@ScreamorSugarMusic]

Maine Curtis hope you’re being sarcastic

[@nlrh98]

maan, u r cute

[@devait4752]

@Francisco Antonio just because you’re famous doesn’t make you not only care about the music. It’s not fully up to yourself to become famous or not there’s a lot of factors lol

[@devait4752]

@Francisco Antonio every young musician takes steps to find success. lol ur point doesn’t stand well

[@smokepepsi]

Nah, Nardwuar just tries way too hard to be different which leaves him looking like a complete dick.

[@RW5522]

1:26 Little did they know that would soon be one of the best songs on their third album. :D

[@xXVioletChocolateXx]

I thought the same thing

[@jetboy_]

also their best album.

[@jetboy_]

well, my personal favorite it was one of the first full rock albums I've ever heard and also one of the one that got me into rock at all. I just worded that in an over-opinionated way, I definitely understand "to each his own".

[@gellman22]

i thiugh the same thing

[@miketulino6941]

Good call. I would say the best

[@Blooodhail]

Julian was my first real love lol.

[@alienmusik338]

Yea mine too

[@GyroLamb]

''Are you alright, man?'' Lmao

[@EpicM1lkman]

GyroLamb Lol is he saying that to the cameraman cuz he tripped?

[@Gentamoru]

@@EpicM1lkman Yeah

[@ambarbarrios2697]

it's been officially 20 years since this interview, crazy

[@thebup1]

THERE IS AN ELEMENT OF MAKE BELIEVE IN THE BAND ISN'T THERE NICK

[@Cesspool127]

lol

[@wetigaz]

Why is nardwuar trying to irritate them so much? He's usually much more humble and excited about the band but he comes off cocky and annoying here. Clearly he could have been able to tell that they weren't in the mood, so why prod them like that?

[@unlimitedprogress3882]

+Matteo Russo Because when he had a band he was unsuccessful and the crowds treated him like shit..

[@GauntLife]

+Matteo Russo Because that's his style. The great thing about Nardwuars interviews is that you don't hear the usual generic questions and answers. This particular interview occurred during the peak of the Strokes's fame and mania. If anyone is to blame for the mundane vibe of the interview it's Julian's and Nick's egos.

[@charlescross1500]

+Unlimited Progress that's his problem tho brotha...write well rounded songs and ppl will pay positive attention

[@unlimitedprogress3882]

+Charles Cross that's how i know you're stupid. producers dont write shit.. hes a super producer and hes made tons of money and got nothin but platinum plaques 10 yrs straight. anyone who hates on that aint cool period

[@dunkies4354]

Maybe because Julian's father helped the band with money and contacts to make them famous. I think nardwuat does not like the upper class :/

[@smilelikumnit]

It seems like Julian is tired of people saying he's just a rich kid and he pays his way through life by being in his dad's shadow. I feel bad that a lot of people think he's stuck up. That's so untrue. I think he acts stuck up now that he's older because he's making fun of what everyone has said about him. I loved at Coachella this year when he talked about arriving on his diamond encrusted private jet - it shows that he's trying not to let it get to him and not take it all too seriously.

[@LtGregoryStevens]

Poor rich trust fund baby.

[@boozerverif]

This interview is weirdly off; Nardwuar's being uncharacteristically antagonistic and kind of rude.

[@bmcg8888]

Imagine what hes like off camera i reckon hes a sarcastic, annoying creep

[@ginsu7077]

bmcg8888 ok sonic youth fan

[@johnulcer]

I have a theory that Nardwuar is always kind of antagonistic and patronizing. I think his "character" started as a subversive joke (remember, he was in a hardcore punk rock band before all his fame as an interviewer so he's at least somewhat self aware). He's faux-nice but it comes off pretty passive aggressive sometimes. In his early interviews he was regularly combative (eg the one with Beck where he was a total dick). He acted snotty toward a lot of indie acts in the 90s and early 00s. Then suddenly he shifted focus from punk/indie to mainstream rap music, which also seemed odd to say the least. In his interviews with young black rappers for example, you have to wonder if a white Canadian in his 50s is constantly mispronouncing "Lil Uzi" on purpose. Constantly referring to Snoop Dogg as 'Snoop Doggy Dogg' in almost a sarcastic fashion, like he's mocking him to his face. I don't know. His grab bag of tricks can be interesting at times but this interview is a great example of how he's actually kind of an undercover cock.

[@boozerverif]

@@johnulcer well snoop was originally called snoop doggy dogg. nardwuar is definitely an annoying asshole during that Beck phonecall

[@johnulcer]

@@boozerverif I know it was once what people referred to him as, but Nardwuar refers to him (in most of the interviews, years after he became known as just Snoop or Snoop Dogg) by his full name an almost obnoxious amount of times... It comes off almost patronizing to me. It'd be like if someone constantly referred to you by your full name in a conversation. You'd start to be like, why is this person using my full name?

[@chadwickjohnson155]

"Like, I dunno" - Nick

[@clemmm.]

I feel like nardward made Julian pissed off

[@Genny-Zee]

I think he pissed every one off 🤭🤭

[@sn33d_]

3:41 such nice people in Vancouver.

[@siskiaa]

I think this interview with Fab and Nikolai would've been a lot better, at the time. Fab because he's so silly and he could handle Nardwuar and Nikolai because the awkwardness would be ridiculously hilarious.

[@ethanmonroy5336]

I come back to this video after all these years to announce Nardwuar had a STROKE.

[@gerardinho7dani]

I think this is the best strokes interview, and possibly the best nardwuar interview. This is their prime. This is him going with the flow, being as honest as possible.

[@BrokenBeats94]

One of Nardwuar’s more awkward interviews but I like to see it because it shows how long he’s been doing this and that not every interview is a banger but interesting in their own way

[@ohwell2088]

It's really interesting to see him talk about people caring about their image and not listening to the music yet just before they were about to drop one of the best rock albums of the decade

[@beelaboo4382]

lol the guy in the background at 5:08 he hit his head on the umbrella

[@JDugald221]

I'm going to watch all 4 parts of this and then go back to rewatch Eric Andre's and enjoy it so much more.

[@shastealyomeal]

PDT TV Karma

[@MEGACAMZ]

Nick = "like" Julian = "you know"

[@mattydigs]

Every person gets better with practice. His more recent interviews are masterful.

[@jpokeefe8122]

Nic was very nice to meet, he put our bands sticker on his computer.

[@duncanmusic5559]

Real-ass dude, for sure!

[@Inbetweenkingdoms]

This interview aged Julian and forever turned him against being happy in interviews lmao

[@sophiekelly4346]

This is the first interview where I have sided with the band, nard is being a tool. I've never seen that before he's normally really cool and the band are v patient with him.

[@MarioPrimePlays]

I know this comment is old, but I think Nard is actually trying to help them because he likes them. Every question I think makes the strokes look good because they’re directed that way. Nardwuar is a master interviewer and if you notice he calls out that rude drunk in a serious tone because he’s embarrassed about that guy treating the strokes rudely.

[@dynomiterobinson5887]

@@MarioPrimePlays yeah that's why i am here because and the Tyler the Creator interview someone commented he was being rude to them

[@user-hh4hc2lt6e]

@@dynomiterobinson5887 same, but i cant see where he was rude?

[@loversandlosers]

@@MarioPrimePlays thanks for this comment, opened my eyes, i thought the same as OP until i read this

[@feykalade]

8:03 best reaction ever. you're really interesting person julian and ilu

[@ejj9956]

So let me get this straight.... they did interviews before the album even dropped??? I can see where Julian is coming from if that's the case

[@hughjanus5093]

Julian was right, that first album is fantastic and one of my favorites. It speaks on its own

[@nahgemify]

Wow Nick is just like "WTF is with this interviewer" the whole time xD

[@crazyequalsfun]

I love Julian.. he's so sweet and down to earth.

[@aleexstroke]

"Never chuck a beer bottle at someones face... unless they ask me a stupid question" jaja brilliant

[@theboomboxattacks]

8:02 = Julian about to murder Nardwuar with his eyes

[@AnaMartinez-jj1hn]

8:02

[@ph0n1xz]

@@AnaMartinez-jj1hn thanks

[@sevenfoldtastic]

Nardwar is a good interviewer. I mean, he uses annoying techniques on purpose so he can get a lot of info. He asks questions several times just so the answers get more especific. I mean, this interview is awkward to watch, and if I was Julian or Nick I would be just as uncomfortable as them, but actually this is the best interview to the strokes i've seen so far. Look how much Julian speaks, for gods sake. And all the interesting things he says. Usually other interviewers ask shitty questions and get shitty answers, but the answers of Jules and Nick in this one are gold.

[@fatcatheartattack]

"i'd never chuck a beer bottle in someone's face... unless they asked me a stupid question." You gotta love Nick!!!

[@zestroker1]

3:55 the sweetest bit in the interview....nick is stroking Jules' leg to calm him down.... :D

[@geckopecko]

wow i never noticed that, so cute lol

[@AnaMartinez-jj1hn]

3:55

[@FvkcYoutubeCensorship]

3:55

[@percy1977]

3:55

[@bagofunyuns9957]

3:55

[@squashedbug703]

LMAO THE SOUND HE MADE 0:55

[@honeyycrispy]

When he was talking about how people watching the interview don't listen to the music, that was so sad.

[@j.o.9864]

this is completely unbearable and there are four parts to go ??? I'm convulsing

[@brianlee-zg4nq]

I think Nardwar was asking these questions so they had a chance to set the record straight about who they are. They are annoyed but the whole time they get a chance to explain who they really are and not let the media talk for them.

[@gaarakabuto1]

Honestly he comes off as weirdly persistent and preconceived (!?). Nardwuar is usually more genuine and more friendly, this is also pretty old, times then were somewhat different.

[@greenJems]

9:25 Julian was like "I'm going need more alcohol to get through this interview lol

[@Soup4Dayz]

This is my favorite band of all time and this interview occurred three weeks before I was born. Woah.

[@luisalamo4389]

Nick bro😭 “unless they ask me a stupid question”

[@calvinandhobbes2004]

i'm honestly so surprised julian didn't just stop in his tracks and grab the microphone and start hitting the guy...he seems calm :D

[@Genny-Zee]

Nicks face best explains this entire interview at 6:00

[@jimmd-g7m]

This is fucking awesome. He levelled them, cruel but true at the time

[@rodneyhendrix2450]

I was in high school when all these indie bands started getting big. I never liked any of it really and I always knew it was a passing fad that wouldnt have staying power. But I always respected the Strokes because I remember reading one interview where they were talking about how big of an influence Nirvana was to them. That stood out to me and made me feel like they were legit, because it seemed like all the other indie rockers I knew and saw on TV were talking smack on 90s punk and grunge. I actually remember another interview with the Killers where that Brandon guy was saying Nirvana was trash and the Killers were better than Led Zeppelin or something. I’m like yeah, cool dude, no one will remember you in 20 years and Nirvana will still be on the radio, lol. And I was right 😂

[@sabrinasmusic]

omfg i think Nick is just like "wOW this guy just wow" throughout

[@nidhearc]

They really do have the best names ever!! xD

[@MiguelBaptista1981]

This is the worse Nardwuar interview I've seen yet. He usually pays a great compliment to the artist he is interviewing, and portrays their artistic and cultural references in a very informed way. In this case, he is just taking the piss... maybe he just likes hip hop and punk and doesnt respect the strokes music ? If thats so well, this is one interview he maybe shouldn't have done... or I at least shouldnt have seen. 

[@chrismoleski6213]

Well the Strokes didn't exactly have a history to refer to. This was prior to their first album's release so there honestly wasn't much to talk about.

[@steve_vice_]

this is not it, if you look closely, you can see a much music microphone, this was the periode where nardwuar didn't had the liberty he used to because of much music.

[@caolanoh1]

Chris Moleski doesnt matter he was still disrespectful

[@_d.v.j.l_2624]

+Drowning Not Waving wow strong words man

[@TheKevlar4]

+Drowning Not Waving Is This It is a god tier level rock album.

[@MissSophieMusic]

That's what I did. Heard the music first, loved the people later.

[@evergladewrangler]

"I would never chuck a beer bottle at someones face, unless they asked me a stupid question" hahahaha

[@alexandriahyndman7613]

I love nick and Jules so much. I want another nard interview. I wanna hear from all of them.

[@manturay]

Nick: "yeah, and like, i dunno like, i dunno, i like, like i dunno..."

[@Brendonmakesmesmile]

This is why people need to be primed on what nardwuar is like before the go into an interview with him lol

[@jedijordie]

the strokes is an amazing band, i dont care what their like their music is completely amazing. Julian and the rest of his band members are very intelligent people who are not assholes. Perhaps they can be assholes but man their human...who isnt an asshole sometimes!!!....anyways keep up the great job guys you fuckin rock!

[@Dazeydreamer]

I started off saying Julian Casabl"ah"ncas and switched to Casabl"ay"ncas. I'm so happy he cleared it up at the beginning.

[@kmm2442]

Nardwuar is too much for these chill guys.

[@itsno4h]

Fun fact: jules is wearing the same camel shirt in the “last nite” music video

[@GamesWithBrainz]

this interview is close to the opposite of the blur one. a couple minutes in and nard goes straight to julians dad and how theyre all rich kids

[@tashaMELY]

"no.. ur nice" "nice" "nice"

[@LNClubsTheaters]

Wow great video!

[@kublathemuse]

OK, so Nardwuar sort of operates unconventionally because his goal is to really get a rise out of these music icons and surprise them and get them to say and reveal odd shit. Real life reactions. He's being real. He's a legend for a great reason.

[@AndyTabelz]

i like when he says, "just listen to the album"

[@bennyyoung5891]

"I would never chuck a beer bottle at someone's face unless they asked me a stupid question" no way hahaha

[@rsbladee]

Wish fab was here for the interview imagine how funny it would’ve been😂

[@Masssshysteria]

llmao he gets sassy at 7:50 and then his upset face following up

[@xenopizza10509]

I feel like Nick is tryna not make it awkward lmao

[@qtDiabolik]

6:56 When I'm under the word minimum on an essay.

[@theoutubecelebrity]

the american/canadian cover for is this it is not a diagram of the big bang but its a picture of the tracks that charged particles make as they move through a bubble chamber

[@Sharakomusic]

I couldnt talk to nardwar for longer than one minute..

[@swissbreeze]

Who is watching this 18 years later

[@crossbonez22]

haha .. "red light, dude, red light" * nick keeps walking* xP LOVE NICK's HAIR!

[@ginastripes]

dude ive been wanting to watch this 4 ever!!! thanx man...

[@ethanburns8209]

Julian!! It’s not the Big Bang it’s Sub Atomic particles in a vacuum chamber

[@antzke]

Narduar cooking the alternate "Is this it" cover is hilarious

[@hugomarquez3189]

😂 I bet they’d get a kick out of Nard this time. I love Julian.

[@Rabanitooooo]

In 2020 this is a classic interview

[@JZinck]

Is it just me, or was Nardwuar being kind of a dick?

[@laceystephens7069]

This is one of the best strokes interviews

[@C454BL4NC45]

1:26 whoops! Almost lost 1/5th of the greatest band ever.

[@chriscollins343]

Everytime I think of this interview I hear in my head..."MORRISEY!!! MORRISEY!" Lol

[@allornothing000]

Lmaooooo @ that old man at 3:35 "They suck man, they suck"

[@pstrokeslibsarctic]

gina donar fucken boomer

[@ThumpingThromnambular]

I would have loved to see what kind of awesome gifts he'd give them. Here's to a new interview!

[@melfaery]

1:19 awww jules expresses concern for the camera guy

[@dstyvska]

i love the way nick says "ass" and then puts his hands on his own lol 2:26