Nardwuar vs. Tommy Chong

Nardwuar interviews Tommy Chong. August 20, 1993. Highwood Music Festival, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada!

[@TremulantMannequin]

this is the most mellow i have ever seen Nard. Very... suspicious.

[@travellerextraordinnaire7388]

He's medicated 😂

[@FRBYND]

@@travellerextraordinnaire7388 they smoked a big fatty just minutes before the camera turned on.

[@aidan42069]

I was gonna say lol

[@zindi1138]

Very sus

[@freddyg735]

His high lol

[@calebesquivel5916]

Damn Chong has so much history before the hit movies with cheech. So interesting to hear his stories

[@ChristianVBlue3]

caleb esquivel Totally!

[@randomonio]

Oh yeah, I can tell Nardwuar was high here. He ain't hyper and ecstatic while interviewing him lmao.

[@jozflo4834]

This feels like the most normal interview by nardwuar.

[@cedrick3971]

Joz Flo weed makes him normal

[@aaronjohnson951]

Probably because he was high lol

[@dxwwe2skate78]

They are both cool dudes

[@scrappyhustler7467]

Because Tommy Chong makes everything much cooler than everyone else.

[@LeeCzere]

Tommy jammed with Hendrix once. Tommy on guitar and, oddly enough, Hendrix played bass.

[@Hellspwn6]

Is there anywhere I can find a recording?

[@truthiscriminal2732]

@@Hellspwn6 No because it never happened

[@Hellspwn6]

@@truthiscriminal2732 can you prove that?

[@nkmcfrln]

Ted Nugent jammed with Hendrix one month before he died.

[@Monkforilla]

@@Hellspwn6 it did happen there’s just no recording

[@enjoybrad81]

Tommy Chong had a hand in discovering Jackson 5!? Mind blown...

[@mv7853]

Brad Leatherman lol he likes to think he did

[@infctdppt]

Brad Leatherman So did James brown.

[@cosmicrealm1567]

I think hes using discover in a literall sense. Because he d did not get MJ's career staerted. That was James brown

[@SageManeja]

"Have you ever smoked anything with Neil Young before Tommy Tommy?" "I've never" "Tommy" "I've" "Tommy -ch" "I've never met" "Tommy -ch" ".......I've never met Neil Young"

[@steven4776]

I laughed so hard at that part.

[@therapist6328]

Big huge coke booger

[@endo_kun_da]

Narduar so persistent with his idiosyncrasies - love it!!

[@Deleteed-mo9os]

he eventually worked out the kinks in his interview style lol

[@heckler73]

For someone who has arguably smoked more weed than the DEA have in their "evidence" vaults, his memory was surprisingly sharp. Myth busted!

[@mat5473]

its booze that fucks up your memory, not weed. Jury is in on that. Tommy is sharp because he doesn't drink. Not that I don't drink. I love the booze. Where am I?

[@drogz]

its just short term memory that's affected

[@StevieZero]

Tommy Chong is a character

[@donHooligan]

watch "Card Tricks With Willie" (Nelson) if you want that myth destroyed further.

[@heckler73]

@Helpful Bro You make a good point. If one uses their brain (e.g. studying a scientific topic, or artistic skill, etc.) while under the influence, it provides an alternative perspective that would otherwise not be seen. Upon returning to a sober state, the recollection can aid the broader understanding and retention of the details, perhaps 'crystallizing' the memory more acutely and efficiently. That is, the experience creates a _stronger_ imprint on the psyche when compiling the information into a 'grand scheme' later on.

[@SavageBillahx2]

It wouldn't surprise me if Nardwuar liked to smoke a bit of weed

[@jhollywood32]

or a bunch

[@MrSterlingjw]

how do you think he finds his clothes?

[@UhhSure2012]

Lol or takes alot of adderall

[@derickburke7171]

Hes fried out of his fuckin gourd in this video lmao

[@DrewberTravels]

He is canadian...

[@jeremyking9559]

Lol Nardwuar is toasted

[@rayarene4772]

6:35 Ashley says so squad Yw

[@aquaticnerve1308]

Tommy's a saint, such positive vibe..

[@jackgreenstalk777]

i finally got to meet him and hang out and smoke for a few hours over lunch.. gotta say he is every bit as awesome as you would expect. he is the person you see in these interviews just down to earth friendly, wise, funny, cool dude

[@raphithegreat]

I had no idea he has such a musical history, i just knew him from the stoner movies..

[@dakoterrr-_-3678]

Dont judge a book by its cover

[@thenewguy461]

Nardwuar sounds like he smoked with Tommy beforehand.

[@elvissorna8861]

Most definitely. The only time he doesn't seem sober is when he's sober lol

[@rickie2636]

so I'm supposed to ignore the fact that James Brown was Bi-sexual for a long period of time? crazy fact

[@christianl3852]

When did he ever say that

[@xchx544]

8:06 pay attention

[@ktothec24]

It’s not that surprising . I think once you can get all the women you want it skews up your desires , hence why a lot of rock stars dabble with the same sex

[@Tony-iu7sw]

@@ktothec24 no. There's always that one chick you can't get that you want because once you get one that you like you search for another type until it comes full circle ( no pun intended ) . So he was basically gay

[@cosmicrealm1567]

@@Tony-iu7sw When youre rich and famous as James brown was there is no such thing as a woman you cant get..

[@sidvicious9000]

Nardwuar's music knowledge never ceases to amaze me. It's crazy how broad and full his database is.

[@BeAu4Good]

I find all the pot I can I don't smoke it all at once, I do it a little at a time, you know.

[@RicochetPrime]

lol I was hearing that as I was reading this comment

[@matthewensign9683]

That sentence is the answer to one of life's most intriguing question's...and by that, I mean all of them.

[@mybiasedopinions4793]

Chong is actually teaching Nardwuar shit he don't know and Nard is just asking more questions and then shutting the fuck up to listen and learn. I love it! Chong is such an awesome cat!

[@karelparn3032]

And Nard was probably high and more chill than normally

[@danielsarn3823]

"A big huge coke booger" I fucking died after he said that, trust Tommy to spot that.

[@juliodelgadillo2320]

lmao me too

[@raddestkidever]

Elite Soulfly its an expression

[@siddokis2945]

Like Strawberry's birthmark.

[@dankman239]

Lol!! First thing he said " do drugs ,do drugs kids " 😂😂😂

[@ShitStainedBallSack]

Legend

[@sagarmohanty4452]

Man had no idea about his life. That's living a full life

[@Coleman_H]

Holy shit, Tommy Chong played a part in getting Michael Jackson in music biz! That's insane

[@mangamope9139]

who would just get stoned with chong and listen to his funny and cool stories from the past?

[@UltimateEnd0]

me

[@Jesuswasaufo]

Social Distortion playing in the background lol

[@cbthethird]

Is it? I thought I heard No Fun At All.

[@scuma50187]

I heard blink but I’m stoned and I know this is way before

[@SIDEKICKDUSTY]

Yeah I heard Bad Luck and one song off WLWHWT that I can't remember the name of in the background. Would have really liked to see Narwuar interview Mike Ness, especially back in the 90s before their original rhythm guitarist died and they broke up and then came back.

[@tdog1983-v6c]

SIDEKICKDUSTY Gfy!!!! Only I knew it was social d and bad luck at that!

[@CodysFavorites]

lol i think nardwuars high in this

[@gevu]

What a life Tommy's lived. He talks about walking around a party looking for a place to smoke a joint & stumbling across John Lennon and Rod Stewart in some random room... fucking wild

[@nikradik]

Lmaao wow he remembered everything

[@jackstephens1578]

best interview ever. tommy shows weed doesnt kill brain cels he remembers everything

[@Grizzletopz]

whoa!!!! Tommy Chong is educating Nardwar, this is amazing

[@lilturbin3013]

nardwuar really is the greatest interviewer of all time, how tf did he get that information in 1993? lol from interviewing legendary nirvana, tommy chong to frickin lil pump and billie eilish lmao

[@GetOffMyLog]

Nard has got to have every connection in the old school music industry. Nowadays I assume he talks to friends and family tbh

[@subg8858]

He probably did research at the library using microfiche documents. That’s generally how it was done back in the day. My local library had virtually every periodical you could think of going back to the 1800s

[@deahnaturner3051]

Damn he’s 79 😩

[@Thevoddica]

I am so proud to be from Edmonton now.

[@monolithe2812]

Lung Budda Edmonton represent!!

[@BrodyYYC]

Proud that your mayor kicked Tommy Chong's band out of the city? 3:31

[@briankirkland1580]

Awesome how Social Distortion is playing live in the background throughout the whole interview..🔥

[@tylerbrunton7696]

I was about 2/3 of the way through and it wasnsudenly so clear.

[@BeaNTowNseven30]

11:30 "Nah, what can ya do he's fucked up"

[@matthewearl9824]

never knew tommy had so much influence!

[@Haitianpbh]

yo i learn so much from music history from Nardwuar interviews wow

[@weedman513]

"I got fired.......so then I quit the band" hahaha!!! One or the other tommy. Can't be both

[@Tony-iu7sw]

Think he said it sarcastically. For comedic effect. You can tell he likes to make ppl laugh.

[@tdog1983-v6c]

Tony no no, he was 100% serious. At least I thought ao

[@christianl3852]

Nardwuar is definitely stoned here his voice is lower than usual and he seems spaced out as fuck here lol

[@nitsuanomrah6997]

Just a conversation between two oldschool cats that are really about that life

[@weedman513]

That's fuckin social distortion bad luck in backround at the beginning of this song!!!!

[@mebemetal]

can we address the bisexuality of james brown? because i'm in the process of having my mind blown right now

[@steven4776]

Clyde stubblefield was James Browns drummer.

[@stephengribble5997]

Is that Social D playing in the background

[@collinholdfield3894]

Stephen Gribble yup!

[@Otho666]

Totally

[@sam31]

This is clearly, the best Nardwuar interview ever

[@kevinclark2566]

Someone needs to interview nardwaur

[@Tony-iu7sw]

Someone did.. Pharrell Williams

[@mrspoon1259]

Wow, that was a really solid interview. Mind blowing

[@joshgibson9732]

This is one of the coolest things I've seen on KZbin.

[@ShitStainedBallSack]

Me too dude. This is awesome

[@Mycrazylittlehead]

chong is a genius

[@iandareopal]

Knowing that john lurie and tommy chong did ecstacy together and had a good time has made my day!

[@jimmoss1744]

Nardwuar and Tommy Chong Oh my goodness !!!! This is a great episode to make as one of your classic throwback episode nardwuar SWEET

[@spel10001]

If I was Narduar, I would have asked Chong about his Hip Hop connection and pulled out the movie Beat Street. His Daughter was the leading actress in that!

[@josephalexandernoyes]

Classic interview Nardwuar

[@lookingatcrap]

I like the way he talks. Old school he is respectful but so un-p.c. too

[@MessianicKing]

nardwauar is just being mellow cuz he's interviewing someone old and wise..so its just a chill interview

[@JaishivaSatnam]

I'll never forget Tommy introducing the ZBU BUS in the Alternative Tent either a few minutes before or after this interview. He mentioned something about dope, and everybody in the crowd started throwing nugs in baggies at the stage. In a few seconds there were probably fifty little bags and bundles of Saran wrap at his feet. Tommy was visibly moved. "Hey, thanks, man" he said, picking up one of the bigger bags. Dee Ray, who had boasted about hanging with Chong for years, kept screaming at him throughout his intro. Tommy peered into the smoky darkness. "Dee Ray?" he said. The crowd absolutely exploded. "Man, I can't believe you're still alive." One of THE most epic moments in that crazy, mixed-up southern Alberta underground scene in the early '90s, to be sure. Highwood forever!

[@JD_MEDIA]

Possibly the best interview ever.

[@cindiaker5778]

I had never heard Tommy's musical past....very interesting. Great interview.

[@thedirtyrooster3611]

I'm 23 years old and I've known about tommy Chong for about 17 of those years. And it was not until this moment that i realized Tommy Chong is half Chinese

[@dforreallogup5683]

That’s was of the coolest one of all time. 👌🏽 great interview and history lesson from one of the best who ever did it. Guru stoner

[@HaterzGonnaHate350]

Probably one of the coolest nardwuar interviews.

[@jemigliazzo]

One of the best interviews EVER

[@sincerelyquickstryke]

Tommy... Tommy... Tommy Ch... Tommy Ch...

[@shatnerhasselhoff]

He reminds me of OCD Ken (Kevin Nealon) from Crank Yankers.

[@diosdelbillar3179]

That shit had me dead asf

[@richchilds3828]

yes it sounds vaguely familiar

[@jamesbone105]

What a cool interview. Tommy Chong is great and remembers a lot of cool stuff about his life and this was 1993, WOW.

[@steveD7222]

This Interview was really something special. Really enjoyed listening to the stories, Tommy must have lead such an interesting life when he was young

[@treebee69]

This just went into my favourite pile. FREAKING LOVE THIS INTERVIEW.

[@prunepanthormanofprunes7686]

social distortion was playing.

[@mchepen]

ahhh thats it, it was ''bad luck''!! couldnt remember where i had that song that sounded in the back from

[@dkbrantley5009]

Ha! Yes!!! I hoped someone else was noticing. Love me some Social D.

[@dkbrantley5009]

Yup! And then Don't Drag Me Down.

[@dkbrantley5009]

Then Crown of Thorns. Rock!

[@phant0mdummy]

baaaad baaaad luckkkkk!!!!

[@doomerbained]

5:08 The black jimmy Fallon

[@thxrpe4810]

+Anthony Delara yooooo fr loool

[@agentjohn]

LMFAOOOOO

[@mackenziepuetz-bateman919]

Social Distortion in the background 🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@luchalew2884]

Ikr 👍

[@tdog1983-v6c]

Fuck you, you shouldn’t of even known that!

[@jport1975]

I wish i could become famous just to have this dude interview me...really great stuff.

[@bobbyeast9487]

Nardwarrrrrr you interviewed Chong??? Please try to get cheech one day too if you can, badass interview!

[@therapist6328]

I'm sure anyone could have a nice chat with Tommy. You just go say hi and he rambles for thirty minutes and then realizes that he doesn't know you and probably still keeps talking anyway.

[@mitchlewis2752]

Had to get the bong out for this

[@deadk133]

Always interesting hearing about Tommy's MoTown history. Social Distortion playing in background is nice touch...

[@FRBYND]

This guy been smokin weed since early 50s and they say weed fucks up your memory. His memory is great!!

[@tehhhhhd]

this is from '93 man, the interviews were different

[@7119712]

tehhhhhd read this in Tommy Chong’s voice

[@SuperStrik9]

Chong and Nardwuar?! 2 Canadian legends!

[@Helsinkisillest]

Guys this was in August '93, I'm pretty sure Nard was quite baked then.

[@kyrkbymannen]

That interview is dope

[@ryanschreiber8306]

Nardwuar is the shit

[@c.jarmstrong3111]

never knew his history was so deep!

[@angelvillarreal3648]

When is someone going to interview Nardwuar? Ironically, I think the only interviewer who could properly interview Nardwuar is Nardwuar

[@cameornwood9313]

social distortion in the background

[@TheTruthiest]

"Not too many smarts, like the rest of them...like the rest of us" Nice save Tommy.

[@therealkenpachii]

Lmfaooooo

[@msfatbooty69]

I know... It's awesome to see interviews like this. I never new Tommy was so heavily involved in the music industry. It's super cool. Nardwuar is da man!

[@Mineav]

One of the coolest guys ever.

[@Elderunlimited9]

Lots of interesting history this one

[@dougfisher9525]

Chong is hilarious, love the Brian Wilson and Ted Nugent story.

[@rochajraphael]

AMAZING. One of the best interviews.

[@DiggyT]

that was a mind blowing interview

[@SoulofPimpC]

GREATEST INTERVIEW EVER!!!!

[@Steve_643]

Wow I hear Social D playing Bad Luck in the background. That to cool 😎

[@tdog1983-v6c]

Gfy!!! Only I picked up on that!

[@benjamminbrown1161]

Some people won't even give him the "doot doot" but Tommy said it like it was "may the force be with you" "and also with you"

[@huesos_azules]

that was the most mellow doot doola doot doo ever

[@EonPictures-jw9yr]

Very informative Tommy Is the Man

[@joshl.8950]

Lol. I just watched a James brown set on youtube the other day, and when Tommy started talking about the fur coat I could picture it instantly XD

[@EdFredHernandez]

"If I don’t get paid I'm going to take a lot of Marshall amps home with me" is a fantastic final interview comment by Tommy Chong!

[@nikohugo5233]

The calmest I've ever seen nardwuar in an interview #Blown hahahah😂😂🤣

[@pwnstar1369]

Hes probably mad baked 🤣🤣

[@pistolpete8231]

This was in '93...wtf do you expect?

[@retrobluemusic]

such a cool guy!!

[@TheJayduece]

Fucking epic awesome interview

[@dirtybird99]

If you don't alreadyknow it, you should hear the Nardwuar story. He tells it himself on TED TV.