Nardwuar meets Thundercat

[@paulocarmonava]

Nardwuar shouting out two random guys who took a selfie with him is so wholesome lmao.

[@williamwmarchak9472]

That’s me! And Bens with me as I’m commenting!!

[@shaddykack]

@@williamwmarchak9472 doot doot a loot doot!

[@paulocarmonava]

@@williamwmarchak9472 oh shit wassup guys

[@frijolaszo]

@@williamwmarchak9472 the legend himself

[@dennishockaday1509]

I took a selfie with Nardwaur and Andrew WK. Nard is the best!

[@KamenShounen]

Thundercat spending like 10 minutes explaining Sonic 2 Super Sonic to Nardwuar is pretty on brand.

[@connor107]

The overlapping history of sonic 2 and dragon ball z is very Thundercat

[@FupaDoncic]

One of the best game soundtracks ever

[@mezykin]

Cocaine Sonic!

[@sloowdooown]

20:12

[@paulisthelegend]

Thundercat and Nardwuar. Two of the most likeable dudes ever

[@IGNORANTSKU11]

Tyler could compete

[@user-ys1mb9ho2m]

@@IGNORANTSKU11 their just in a relationship

[@bajenbilly]

@@IGNORANTSKU11 both Macs too

[@shplorf1977]

@@bajenbilly I dont think one of the Macs can compete on account of being 6 feet under

[@phuquoc3012]

Sooo true brotha.

[@rudebwoyselecta8069]

This is the most unprepared I've ever seen Nardwaur for an interview but still legendary

[@K1LLtheSWITCH]

You know there will eventually be a round two after Nardwaur has done his research too.

[@felixdadeathcat]

100%

[@RaulTeodoro1989]

he was also very unprepared for his jay-z interview. this one is way smoother

[@seanposner8884]

9:36 lookit this intentional lead-to

[@Ringowasprettygood]

that intro was fucking legendary?? the fact that we basically never get things like that makes it seem so genuinely sepcial

[@augjake]

Holy shit I was thinking the exact same thing. An epic 2 minute monologue!

[@eelsgothegoods]

well said.

[@pete3816]

Very sepcial indeed. Sepcial sepcial sepcial. Yup.

[@rolux4853]

Yeah dude that’s so septical! Like a tank full of shit, so nice!

[@Leo-mu8kn]

Hey guys look at this guy he said "sepcial" lmao (everyone knows the actual word you'd use is "special", "sepcial" is not even a real word!!)

[@CollinGill7]

8:08 i love that thundercat did 3 very bad paul mccartney impressions in a row to get ready for his suddenly very good impression lol

[@venicec3310]

Accent Leveled up before our eyes lol

[@kylatokki22]

Lmaoooo

[@ArocksLab]

😂

[@gasparegaudino86]

This was so funny when I watched it😂

[@DatDaDatty]

thundercat matches nardwuar's energy so well 😂

[@cavemanvi]

anyone know what brand of jacket thundercat has?

[@orcasuperocean]

@@cavemanvi it's balenciaga

[@ShannonSmish]

Was thinking the same probably personality chameleon

[@izrealquintana1903]

Aw shiiiiit... It's "Dat"

[@Pixelkip]

Datttw

[@DrMilky1]

Bruh this shit is insane. Nard doesn't even have to talk. He laid out all the records on a path and the stories were telling themselves. Insane craft

[@martinmuguruza_not]

I need a Thundercat interview with Nardwuar trying to blow up his mind. 4real

[@nikoninja]

part two must happen for sure, after all the research!

[@ferrytoldburger6582]

@@nikoninja agreed

[@astrorobinson3716]

Lol thundercat is hysterical. “I don’t eat my back toward the door either. Traumaaa”

[@HotStrange]

My favorite line. And I feel him on it 100%.

[@miyagijames5170]

I’m literally the same way I will not sit with my back to a door/ room. Someone told me years ago that makes me a mason because I tend to sit on an angle with my arms crossed, how that works I don’t know lmao

[@yacobz]

The ending had me in stitches. Literally the coolest man on the planet.

[@JK-gm6kk]

Omg same. Corner seat always and forever

[@darkmatter69420]

I love how Thundercat started off Australian and ended up British when imitating Paul.

[@blueazure9658]

the last one was so perfect

[@angryii5411]

8:07

[@MvsG18]

His impersonation of Paul was so spot on lmao

[@ItWentChunkaCHUNK]

Yeah it took him a few starts but he nailed it.

[@blueazure9658]

@@ItWentChunkaCHUNK that was the funniest part!

[@Wulfeh]

Obviously thundercat would have a story about eating pancakes at princes house 😂😂

[@King_Flippy_Nips]

but did they play basketball, skins and blouses

[@arr0zc0nlech3]

@@King_Flippy_Nips I'm glad to know I'm not the only one who understands this

[@el_queso_fresco5240]

I can hear Charlie Murphy say pancakes lol RIP

[@HUNCHO101]

I think we can all agree that Thundercat's jacket is fly af...

[@AngelLoeza]

Man's got the cleanest drip

[@natelynn5774]

I feel kinda fly

[@r4nd0mOOI]

foat in space af

[@dannymorgan7252]

Out of this world

[@chrispadilla4027]

he can slap just once.

[@llewellyn.7466]

Narddog: How was the show? Thundacat: A little bass heavy Why is that so gold

[@joels5722]

Thundercat seriously one the flyest guys in the galaxy rn

[@cavemanvi]

BALENCIAGA JACKET

[@maad1670]

coolest weeb alive. I know he can rock that infamous ahegao hoodie and make it look fly as hell

[@bajenbilly]

@@maad1670 my boy was _DRIPPING_ in that dragonball durag

[@bigfootwithinternetconnect2330]

*Galaxies He appeared in Star Wars

[@blazininFurn0]

Nardwaur is a great interviewer even without being prepared with crazy questions about your past, at first i was like this interview isnt going anywhere but then it started to pick up.

[@elliot2582]

Yeah, I was thinking that during the intro... There's no way he would have been able to do his research. Fair play to both though. Just two greats vibing.

[@connieworroll368]

bruh tuned his voice in real time for that Paul McCartney impression 🤣💀

[@sureshotjames]

yeah it took a little bit, but then he nailed it

[@ekko808]

Sometimes I wonder if Thundercat is a friendly guy just because he's so eccentric, then I remember that he's a true jazz player, and jazz cats are often down to earth and don't mind having a convo, especially about music or tour stories.

[@MichaelTurner856]

Plus he's a huge nerd about music and other pop culture

[@ekko808]

@@MichaelTurner856 I'm a player myself, and I think when you have to spend your life learning theory and your instrument, it makes you compassionate to other music nerds or other players, especially.

[@user-de6rn7mr7q]

He is a friendly guy if I’ve ever seen one

[@florida_sucks]

Absolutely. The best musicians walking the earth, especially if they’re jazz musicians, are often extremely humble.

[@DobBylan_]

Love the sarcasm you guys

[@TotallyRadicalShow]

This interview has Thundercat explaining Super Sonic lore and also humping a cardboard cutout of himself. Suffice to say, it is a great video.

[@SuperJNG18]

And this was without Nard even having time to prepare some of his usual deep-cut questions! It’s just two people who love music gushing about records and artists they love. I greatly enjoy it!

[@JQAlchemist]

I fucking laughed my ass off when Thundercat was going through different accents to attempt a Paul McCartney impression 🤣 Love his humor

[@Killenmachine05]

Sir, I don't know if you'll see this, but you are a canadian national treasure, and you fully deserve your own place in the canadian rock and roll hall of fame.

[@jpriot]

Get him his own postage stamp already!

[@iconoclast137]

nardwuar should be on canadian money

[@celecoxibnonsteroidal5659]

Nardwuar should be the first president of cascadia!

[@jensmeijer6123]

It is what it is

[@theactorjohnlarroquette]

That’s the ideal celebrity music interview, no prep, just walking through a record store and talking with them about everything that stands out at them

[@cody95]

Thundercat is funny without even trying

[@hhhsp951]

And so chill too

[@M4ngoMutiny]

Finding out Thundercat is such a nerd was wonderful.

[@WeRNvrBored]

I mean… some of his ft in anime and games pointed in that direction, but seeing it directly was interesting.

[@xg3990]

I mean his songs literally have samples of the super sayen power up sounds, video game song samples. A ton of game samples.

[@francissadleir9805]

his space jazz fit is giving sun ra, and im all here for it

[@ekko808]

Thundercat is kind of like the Sun Ra of the last few years, in terms of his presence and prowess as a player. But maybe not in terms of his ability to hump himself.

[@thirtyyearoldmulberryfield]

I’m usually reminded of Bootsy Collins, especially since both are bassists.

[@Ur_aRizzardHarry]

Nardwaur is 54 and has more energy and charisma than me at 24 right now

[@MattWebz]

Find what you love brotha!

[@paulisthelegend]

Mac would have loved to have seen this!

[@MvsG18]

Almost 4 years this October, fucking big loss

[@paulisthelegend]

@@MvsG18 For real. crushes me man.. he’s still alive through his music though. Eternal!

[@MvsG18]

@@paulisthelegend Mac holds up the crown of having the best posthumous record of all time imo

[@Thesuperdupermadvillain]

Holy shit its almost 4 years. God were getting old

[@gabrielmalta1962]

Brilliant how Nardwuar used the actual environment and Thundercat's music knowledge to the interview's benefit despite his unusual unpreparedness. Genius

[@iiicuuubreathingfullyoohoohooh]

Thx for doing such a physical physical interview. Record stores were all about this kind of cross pollination of ideas and free associations being made.

[@Oooo-bi7bi]

Two super chilled out guy’s. First aware of Thunder Cat when he played for Mac Miller on tiny desk. Everything I’ve seen of him since I’ve loved. His laid back funk , R n B and whatever he calls his style. Also his mannerisms when he speaks are admirable. What a gentleman.

[@usedtobeagrape]

Dragonball Durag is the way I know him, thought he was a breakout artist lol. Didn't have any idea he was more than just groovy and hilarious

[@JK-gm6kk]

I need a Louis Cole and Thundercat project immediately.

[@Oooo-bi7bi]

@@JK-gm6kk I second that .

[@ItWentChunkaCHUNK]

08:07 I love how Thundercat started to do a McCartney impersonation but was stuck on an Australian accent for a second.

[@yuhck]

When Thundercat suddenly started talking about the chaos emeralds I lost it, great interview.

[@elkayim6797]

9:57 is such a wholesome and genuine reaction

[@chrisfguitar]

This is Nardwuar on 0 prep time.

[@iswaqq18]

Goated. Love this dude. He’s genuinely his self & has no ill will

[@sambuck8710]

ive never listened to thundercat, but he seems like such a relatable and genuine person. probably going to listen to some of his stuff. would love some recommendations

[@actualdin8458]

Oh Shiet it’s X, Them Changes, Black Qualls, Funny Thing…

[@tootnboobie]

Listen to the entire DRUNK album

[@tootnboobie]

Lava Lamp..🙌🏾

[@roachdoggjr419]

Them changes are my 2 favs from him, but he also has another rlly good song which was a collab w gorillaz called "cracker island". But the rest of thundercats shit is sick too

[@OHLOUWILL]

DragonBall Durag!

[@emmyashbaugh]

This was brilliant!! Seriously great job pulling this off on the fly Nardwuar! It flowed like a carefree woodland river and delivered priceless treasures!

[@JohnnyMontilla]

Thundercat is such a great guy! Love him!

[@ayeg-dp5to]

thundercats energy is so contagious i love him so much

[@薄紅-e6d]

Ok, but Thundercat explaining the Super Sonic Lore.🛐🛐🛐

[@RandallChase1]

The fact that Nardwuar met him impromptu… yet still was TOTALLY PREPARED for this interview, BLOWS ME AWAY!!

[@franciscoortiz7215]

Love the impromptu idea of having Thundercat just walk around the record store. It really brings out the child in the artist when browsing nostalgic records.

[@BboyMrMaestro]

He really went from in-depth conversation about once-in-lifetime music moments to sniffing Nardwuar’s hand at the end. A man of many talents.

[@Octopi623]

that intro almost made me cry. this mans excitement for life is beautiful.

[@jacksonwilburn6775]

As a long time viewer this is the best naurdwaur banter ever

[@descendingforth]

Thundercat is a beast on the bass.

[@TrippyTheShroom]

Dudes legit as it gets on bass. He's very talented.

[@Geferulf_TAS]

He did an encore 10 minute improv solo at the show I went to and completely blew everyone's mind

[@ngs2232]

One of the best walking earth rn

[@jacobdiddens]

OMFG I LOVE HIM. I didn’t know Thundercat was so fuggin’ coooool and sweeet. Very authentic to himself, very nice.

[@fintanbochra]

Another certified hood classic

[@jamesgibbs3668]

I like how it’s not titled “Nardwuar Vs. Thundercat” just “Nardwuar Meets Thundercat” it’s more chill, it’s a nice distinction

[@austinegy]

That RATM story is incredible, especially after just seeing them on their comeback tour

[@manuelrobledo8072]

but apparently Nardwuar didn't give a crap and went on something else

[@porcelinaofthevastoceans]

It happened in Chile lol VIVA CHILEEEEEE

[@andyspendlove1019]

I don’t believe a word of that story lol. Starting a bonfire in the middle of the stadium? Tom Morello talking to him personally backstage in the middle of the set? “The sheriff’s department” coming and breaking up the riot in a South American country?

yeah was here in chile but didnt happened like thundercat says, there was the very first concert with VIP tickets in Chile and no chilean gaves a shit about that, so everyone was jumping fences to arrive the Vip spot.

[@boxwhal]

bro thundercat chain go hella hard bro ( i fucking love sonic)

[@cavemanvi]

IFANDCO

[@ryuman757]

I love that and his Vegeta chain. He doesn't play around with the drip 🔥🔥🔥

[@TheTriangleOffense47]

8:10 Thundercat trying to perfect his McCartney voice “that’s not a bass”

[@jamesrodriguez2583]

An interview at midnight? With those two? Highly acceptable.

[@thompkins6796]

Low-key thought Thundercat had a iced up Sonichu medallion for a second. He'd definitely be the type of guy to have one.

[@skwaab]

Fucking same

[@elderchildren]

thank you.

[@Gr13fM4ch1n3]

I was looking at that too lmao

[@IGNORANTSKU11]

Thundercat and Tyler can match nardwaurs vibe

[@CobyAshpis]

legendary link up. especially love seeing the throwback pics of nardwuar with all the musicians mentioned. we need a pt. 2 so nard can do his homework and dig up the juice

[@c00kiec00kies]

Two legends in the same room 🔥

[@queenkatt3066]

No idea how I missed this 2 years ago, but I really needed it this morning. I admire these two so incredibly much. Just walkin around a record store together and talkin music. So real. I love it.

[@khadijah.mp4]

Honestly, Top 3 Nardwuar interviews, and not 2 or 3. Love them both so much.

[@budmcbudderson4250]

Nardwuar talks like he is telling a story to a class of 1st graders

[@mutespittah2051]

Two of my favorite people on the face of the Earth. Love to see it!

[@robertcarranza7188]

Thundercat moves and talks how his bass sounds.

[@handstander]

as much as i am watching thunder speak... watching nardwuar smile throughout the whole thing is THE MAIN ATTRACTION

[@robfrith1]

Thundercat was such a nice guy. A very fun night.

[@ginogarcia8730]

Neptoon Records! site of great meetings for Nardwuar and all these artists

[@skyboundzoo]

Super cool! Are y’all always open at midnight???

[@iGotAux]

That intro was impeccable. That’s the most we’ve ever heard out of Nardwuar

[@mochitsuki420]

6:40 - "i've done plenty of informercials for barbeque companies, and a couple of tire commercials" is thundercat describing Jones BBQ & Footmassage & Truck Rental & Storage?

[@mattkidroske]

Lmao he didn't have an interview prepared but they just rolled with it. Great video!

[@soicybunny]

thundercat is so vibes lmao an actual person. i love his transparency, no facade or gimmicks, mane is undoubtedly fresh as well. 👑

[@andy2069]

It's crazy to watch nardwuar interview someone without any prep. I don't think I've ever seen this.

[@Keprion]

The fact that it’s in a record store at midnight is so lit

[@WakandaForever1776]

I'm glad Nard is back!

[@cloogleflurmf6698]

This is so wholesome. I love how excited they are to just see each other.

[@justhaku9240]

Nardwuar? Thundercat? 40 Minutes? Say Less, we needed this

[@blueazure9658]

The Paul Mccartney impression has me crying physical tears

[@paws27]

The multiple failed startups to a semi-success is what made it.

[@blueazure9658]

Okay. this is definitely one of my favorite of yours ever. Thank you Nardwuar!!

[@CorduroyPaco]

Thundercat is so unreal...this meeting is a perfect storm and I wish I could've been there for it. I'd love to hang out with Thundercat one day.

[@Jack-zj1ug]

Nard is the GOAT interviewer…of all time

[@Losaddos]

greatest of all time interviewer...of all time

[@whatburnsneverreturns]

@@Losaddos pretty sure hes GOAT interviewer.... the greatest of all time interviewer... of all time

[@Jack-zj1ug]

@@whatburnsneverreturns indeed. GOAT GOAT

[@TheCDanger]

Nard is the greatest goat interviewer of of all all time time

[@jimjam2534]

I swear this so perfect I was just getting into Thundercat and I had already watched Nardwuar for a while.

[@moresnqp]

nobody: thundercat: traumaaaa 😎

[@tate7376]

“He washes his hands” great way to end it😂

[@xXxglassgowdreamxXx]

that rage against the machine story sounds fucking nuts

[@rgraham1987]

This is the best interview yet! Love the banter, Thundercat and Nardwuar of course!

[@squib2807]

His energy is so high that I bet he sleeps dramatically

[@petereinhardt]

Fantastic interview on the spot just cruising around the record shop. Nardwaur is such a gem. So much love in this vid ❤️

[@priznat]

Love these guys. This video is almost 40 minutes of pure joy

[@hhhsp951]

Thundercat just seems like an absolutely lovely person to talk to He's so charming and goofy I can't even

[@TaneTheMane]

Must be such an honor for Thundercat to meet a legend🔥

[@kennycharlton7891]

i like how nardwaur didn't have much prepared in form of nardwaur omnipresent being questions, but it's just them hanging out and talking and they have great chemistry, it worked out so well

[@sunsp.t]

“Los Lobos is right next to Kenny Loggins - oh you’re planning on doing some emotional damage”

[@jurdski]

Always have loved Thundercat but never really heard an interview with him. What awesome insight into such an amazing musician. It always shocks me when someone who is at the top of his craft like him is so humble and relatable, it really makes me like him even more.

[@bazzlino]

Thundercat wearing a NorthSea Jazz festival 🧢 repping the DUTCH! 🇳🇱❤️ I love this guy!!

[@harry-b2810]

I love the North Sea Jazz festival! 👍🏽

[@BASmit]

This year’s North Sea jazz festival lineup was insane!! 🔥🔥🔥👏🏽🙌🏽

[@hg97111]

I just got to see Thundercat in New Haven, CT and wow is he incredible to see live. Amazing performer and funny as hell.

[@throneup]

Nardwuar is just one of those guy’s who are truly one of a kind, you’ll never find a guy with the same energy as him.

[@ilychrisfranco]

that rage story 😭 that's fuckin craaazyyyy

[@fimger]

9:57 woah... thundercat is the first to surprise nardwuar with information!

[@D.heARTist]

Ok. This dude is a NATIONAL…scratch that, A GLOBAL TREASURE!!! Love this dudes work n would love to meet the dude.

[@ChrisBaughman]

Thundercat giving Sonic 2 tips is pretty amazing!

[@jimhumble3000]

29:39 "Squirtle was my first" of course it was Thundercat, you sexy dog.🌊

[@sammy2nd]

so glad he let Thundercat nerd about Sonic the Hedgehog DBZ for three minuts