Reggie Watts: Seek Different Points of View

Reggie Watts (bandleader on The Late Late Show with James Corden, Comedian/Writer/Actor) joins us to break down his experiences with depression and psychedelics, the science behind addiction and improvisation, and his plans after The Late Late Show with James Corden comes to an end. He discusses growing up on air force bases and as one of the only POC in his town, the factors from his childhood that influenced his humor and creativity, and what the Seattle grunge music scene was really like in the 90s. Reggie opens up about experiencing depression derived from body image issues, a bottleneck in creativity, and the current state of humanity. He considers how psychedelics can be used as tools to gain self-understanding, shares the importance of incorporating transcendental experiences into everyday life, and he and Jonathan bond over their optimism about technology.
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[@nicolewilliams2468]

I think I could listen to this guest talk all day. His cadence is so relaxing & enjoyable, & his thought process is both funny & kind. What a wonderful human being!

[@MayimBialik]

There's no one like Reggie! Thanks so much for watching, Nicole!!

[@a.c.2742]

Reggie is a treasure, we must preserve him! 🤗🫶

[@Fiawordweaver]

Reggie Rocks

[@The_Green_Queen]

“Anything can be anything” Reggie’s explanation of what he’s taken away from psychedelic experiences was spot on! I love this man. I love his expansive mind, his playful spirit, his absurd humor, his giggle, and the sparkle in his eyes. And yep, he’s cute. I hope he finds his person that he can be vulnerable with.

[@MayimBialik]

Nailed it - we couldn't have said it better ourselves!!

[@dublicans]

LOVE Reggie Watts!!! Thank You!!!

[@moonbeanification]

"An Attempt Was Made" would be the title of my memoir 😅

[@alwaysamy4]

😂 good one!! ❤ it

[@MayimBialik]

That's a great one, Jeanne!!

[@jardinpetitbassin3787]

He’s so sweet and so well spoken 😊

[@avedic]

Reggie is 11 years older than me.......and gives me lots of hope. I sometimes freak out about getting older....especially as I'm about to turn 40 in....a few days! o_o Now? Already!? But, SO much of that mentality comes from a nihilistic consumer culture that drains our vitality and inner light from the jump. Reggie is so incredibly....youthful. He's alive, awake, aware. It's inspiring. It's nice to know this is also a way to be a human.

[@orland0110]

Thank you so much Mayim for having Reggie Watts in today's episode. I love this podcast so much!

[@tamrahostens1009]

Love this human (Reggie Watts) being SO MUCH! I felt so good just listening to him!❤️❤️❤️

[@violetflame88]

Reggie is the best guest so far. I love his views on life especially around addictions and learning from all the experiences. What a beautiful brain he has , so full of curiosity.

[@MayimBialik]

A beautiful brain indeed!!

[@eleanorcramer7986]

He speaks from Experience. Guided tours are valuable. Glad to listen in.

[@LitHouseTieDye]

I'm a very happily married person but I've always been wildly attracted to Reggie Watts. I don't really watch anything he's done, but I just think he's super sexy. Now that I have gotten to know more about him, I totally get it. His energy is incredible. I hope he does find a person who lights his soul on fire. What an interesting person.

[@Fiawordweaver]

Best insightful discussion I’ve heard in a long time. I was molested by father as an adolescent and had a painful life with my narcissistic mother. I write poems about my story to release bottled up 😅steam. Then I listen to Reggie’s plasticity approach to life and I have real hope of finally healing. I’m 69. Besides the work Dr Ramani’s utube channel did helping me, Reggie has opened new possibilities for me to reframe my stuck structure to be bendable to pursue happiness. We can always learn from the younger folks.

[@MayimBialik]

Wishing you continued success in your healing journey, Kimi. Thank you very much for sharing, and for watching. 🧠🫶

[@coppersense999]

Second that. Beautiful comment, and younger people would do well to not buy into the ageist hype, and thereby miss out on the great wisdom, experience and value of older generations. Thanks for showing up as a gem of a reminder. Speaking of classy, quality gems: Mayim showing up in the comment section to take the time to reply 💜.

[@shugocharalana12]

I love you, Mrs. Bialik.

[@MelodyL]

I have never clicked on a podcast so fast. Reggie Watts is so funny and insightful. I have been a fan of his creativity for so long. Getting to hear him talk in this way just cemented my long held infatuation henceforth. I wish I could have to opportunity to hang out and riff conversationally and musically with him.

[@MayimBialik]

We loved getting to chat with him in this way! Thanks so much for watching, Melody!!

[@peopleplacesandperspective5564]

Just starting the video, and excited to hear Reggie Watts! I use to hear him every Thursday in Seattle at the Scarlet Tree, which is no longer there. I talked with his French Mom a couple times. She was so kind. I remember her red hair, as my Mom had red hair. I spoke with him too, but he wouldn’t remember. We know some of the same musicians in Seattle, but I won’t say names. It was great to see his expanded success after moving to New York. Mac Tube was his band in Seattle! Great memories and fun times! ❤

[@m_brokenleg]

Memoir title…”Now that I know more of myself, there’re more to protect”. Such a 💎! Said that, this guy is the demonstration that as much “life baggage” you get travelling, knowing different languages & cultures, learning to interact & mix with different people at different places, being resilient to changes, more creative & openminded you become. I dare to say you train your brain plasticity better. And that’s awesome!

[@MayimBialik]

Fabulous memoir title!!

[@matiaspereira9382]

@@MayimBialik you're awesome Dr Bialik! You're one of my actresses ever!

[@level-uplearning5095]

We'll said!

[@Gramera11]

A joy to listen to this man! You’re absolutely correct about his peaceful, seemingly put-together energy!

[@AndreaAvila78]

What a sophisticated, cool, suave and handsome guy! I truly enjoyed this interview! Thank you Mayim!

[@MayimBialik]

Glad you enjoyed it, and thanks for watching Andrea!!

[@speedreader79]

Thank you for letting Jonathan room to contribute more visibly in this episode

[@bunnymomjulie6719]

Woot! Product of Malstrom AFB right here! My parents met while my dad was stationed in Great Falls and my mom was working in a store in town. They got engaged and moved to Vandenberg AFB in CA and got married in Idaho on the way there! To hear them talk, Great Falls was one step above "Why not Minot (ND)" as far as horrifyingly cold, unlivable places to be.

[@morahjayne699]

All one needs to do to KEEP getting into Reggie’s head, is hear his nightly questions to Corden’s guests, watch their reactions and responses, and you KNOW he is a ‘luft mensch’! 😂 I would love to see his MRI and PET scans 👍

[@missx1521]

Listening to your podcasts makes me feel I got a group of friends I don't need to translate my soul to.

[@eleanorlakin8213]

Your laugh is fun to hear. Thanks for sharing your positive side of your.”personality. God bless you.

[@rockwarrior5287]

So glad you have Reggie on...he is super intriguing and talented. It is cool to hear about his personal life experience

[@lesleyatcofo]

He seems totally himself. Love it!

[@shurikn1337]

I would've never thought, me and Reggie had that much in common Also born in Germany (near Stuttgart), raised by a French mom, dad a police officer (not exactly military, I know, but the French part of my family were all military) in the 80s, and always into music, video games, technology, etc. I really enjoyed this interview. Thanks for sharing, Mayim and Jonathan. And thanks to Reggie for being such a wonderful guest. ❤ from Germany!

[@MayimBialik]

Wow!!!!!! Thanks so much for sharing, shurikn!!

[@linseya3807]

Reggie Watts is beautiful ❤

[@Ydnic7481]

this whole conversation is so engaging.... I was born in 1962, Santa Cruz California. As long as me and my friends checked in at dark 😃 my best friend Jeanne's uncle did maintenance on the Giant Dipper Rollercoaster 🎢 we got to ride it for free growing up 😍 so many stories.... some day I need to write a book 😉 Thanks again for your Podcast and just for being real🌹

[@adriannenash9852]

I can't wait to hear Bev tell us her feelings on this interview; I felt like I went on a journey with all three of you. In my Top 5 Breakdown episodes.

[@a.c.2742]

Reggie is such a ray of sunshine!! He would make an amazing parent to a very lucky lil human!! ❤️

[@dianamcmahon51510]

My memoir is The Straw That Broke My Mother's Back. It's the story of how our relationship fell apart after my mom broke her back, having fallen from a defective swing. Living everyday in chronic pain changes a person, and it changed her, still does.

[@rorehmani]

Your own memoir's title would be titled around the event that changed your mom's life? Is it to refer to how that same event was a pivotal moment in your own life?

[@dianamcmahon51510]

@@rorehmani Yes. Up until then my mother and I had a very close relationship, probably borderline co-dependent. I never wouldve believed it if someone had told me then that the relationship would do a complete 180°.

[@bileigh8675]

Reggie is a true creative; my definition of that is someone who extrapolates and creates something cool and beautiful out of thin air.

[@MayimBialik]

10000%!!! 🙌

[@jennshoultes6195]

I tried to like this video every 10 minutes! SO many parallels! As an Only Child, Gen-Xer growing up in a very homogeneously white area, (et je parle français!) I had weird deja vu.. I love watching a "mirror". I have so many notes!

[@critterkarma]

Great Falls is a very insular place. I participated in the 1971 Encampment for Citizenship. Created by the Ethical Culture Society, the Encampment brings teens from all sorts of economic, ethnic, racial and cultural backgrounds together for a summer. Mine was stationed in Great Falls. Needless to say, many of the locals were not happy we were there.

[@interrhian6065]

Dream guest ❤

[@paulajarman9314]

I just love your channel and the diversity of guests that you have. I have learned so much. Everyone has something to give in so many different ways. Thanks

[@MayimBialik]

"Everyone has something to give in so many different ways." Beautifully said, Paula! Thanks so much for the kind note, and for watching!!

[@MichelleVazEbers]

You two have no idea how helpful your podcast is in my life. ❤️😊

[@MayimBialik]

So wonderful to hear - thank you so much for watching, Michelle!!

[@MichelleVazEbers]

@@MayimBialik big fan of everything you do, Mayim! ❤️

[@steele5956]

I'm tired of feeling inadequate never having completed a spreadsheet 😂. I love this podcast.

[@juliaoverlinmslpccncc1982]

I love that game! (lol) Here's mine, hope you like it. It's something like... "Where was I before I was so rudely interrupted (by Life)," - a memoir about my journey into realizing the truth of my mother's greatest piece of advice about aging, to never lose my sense of humor. ❣

[@margosancartier1585]

Mr. Reggie Watts is an amazing person. He has been allowed to fashion himself throughout his life with amazing continuity that his parents provided. Transitioning from base to base is difficult. His ability to adjust to that lifestyle has given him the ability to adjust to almost any given situation. Congrats to his parents for supporting him and to him for his ability to cope. I could go on and on but I think everyone should be allowed to find themselves throughout childhood and into adulthood with opportunities and support from a loving and protective family. Sadly many families are just surviving these days.

[@MayimBialik]

Very insightful, Margo. Thanks for sharing, and for watching!!

[@barryklaus]

Reggie is one of my idols!!!! Thank you Mayim! I’ve also just recently discovered you through The Bing Bang Theory and I adore you!!!

[@grumpymaga]

What a truly interesting human .

[@peopleplacesandperspective5564]

Great conversation! Intelligent, talented, and kind soul. Hope you have Reggie on again.

[@MayimBialik]

He has it all! So glad you enjoyed this one, Renee!!

[@peopleplacesandperspective5564]

@@MayimBialik Thank you, Mayim! Plus, I enjoy you, and Jonathon very much. You’re truly a bright light in this world. 💛🌟🌼

[@nikilucy]

Whenever you guys upload, I know it’s going to be a good day! 💚

[@MayimBialik]

Yayyyyy, glad we can bring some joy to your day, Niki! Thanks very much for watching!!

[@tomlichnofsky.7048]

Hello there from Ontario Canada 🍁😎 Really good Show 👍👌🖖🍁♈

[@itsamycamus]

BRAVE BROWSER for PRIVACY and NO ADS - OMG

[@valeriehartman3705]

I love Reggie on the James Corden show and that's how I got to know of him. I am going to miss him on TV but I hope I will get to see or hear from him again. Reggie has an immense talent.

[@alwaysamy4]

Reggie is right about everything. 😆 ❤ Great episode Mayim and Jonathan!!

[@MayimBialik]

He knows something about everything, for sure! Thanks so much for watching, Amy!!

[@nordiclights1]

Dear Mayim and Jonathan, greetings from Marrakech, Budapest, Győr and Helsinki. You asked some time ago to name "our cities, where we are from. I have been listening to your podcast this week from Marrakech, Morocco- the other cities are my Hungarian and Finnish hometowns. Thought to give a shout out to them too :). I am a bit late, I discovered your podcast only some days ago but have been watching 1-2 episodes every day since then. It has a truly calming, mindful effect on me and I feel when listening to it that I get centered again. There is a lot of inspiration in each episode directly or indirectly. Homepages, books, expressions. And it also lead me to Mayim's latest show which I will start to watch today. A great weekend to both of you and thank you for this great podcast!

[@FreelyReadingwithDawn]

All the good vibes 🎉❤👏🏼

[@elieteg6449]

I loved it!!! You guys are awesome!! I learn a lot from these posts.👏

[@N1_Tom]

I really miss this ive been away for a while and im happy to see this podcast and its very helping to my life if only tbbt didnt go off the air I would be enjoying alot more

[@marisamartinezolivera]

Memoir title: “All racism is ignorant “per se”. You said Ignorant Racism is still racism. I say “All racism is ignorant ‘per se’”. Only ignorance make you hate others. Only ignorance make you deprecicate another human being. Only ignorance make you believe there are “human races”, when we all (black, white, mixed, yellowish, etc..) are members of one and only race: the human one. Only who anthropologically ignore this, is a racist. And an stupid, btw. Thank you Mayim and Jonathan for bringing us this beautiful smile to “my” podcast’s Tuesday.

[@charleskeener7438]

Your so awesome and funny 😁 😂

[@HlifeRomania91]

Thank you

[@rockwarrior5287]

Love your podcast! You yourself are amazing and inspiring❤

[@dilyaraorazali]

Memoir title: "Drifting between scylla and charybdis with bunch of comedians" Thank you, I feel really lucky to stumble on your podcast. Love your laugh. I think We all walking examples, or promises to become eventually, and I think you are pretty great one, smart, beautiful and most important funny.

[@nancun2837]

It’s not a problem state, but a solution state

[@annemacleod1421]

Have really enjoyed getting to know Reggie as I’ve enjoyed watching him as an artist on The Late Late Show…appreciate how self disclosing he has been. Good questions, too. 🇳🇿🇳🇿🐑🐑NZ

[@MayimBialik]

We’ve enjoyed getting to see this side of him, too! Thanks so much for watching, Anne!! 🧠🫶

[@janisg.2896]

Memoir title - The Other Shoe

[@wendymelkonian3375]

Love you and your podcast! Third Love didn't give me the discount:( But I'm excited for new bras!

[@j.b.5435]

I am addicted to this podcast! I found it by chance and I’m learning so much! Thank you. Consider having funny lady Kathleen Madigan, I’m sure it would be great. Mayim, I guess you know who she is, being an expert on stand up comedy.😂

[@MayimBialik]

So glad you found us too, J.B.!! 🧠🧠🧠

[@adriannenash9852]

@@MayimBialik yes to having Kathleen Madigan on the Breakdown! Mama termite has legions of termite fans who need to know about the Breakdown, as well as all the Breakdown fans needing to get to know about Kathleen and her comedic adventures with family/friends. We need this crossover to happen; maybe you could be on her Pubcast! Be well from washington state ❤️

[@iwnunn7999]

Oh joy, oh rapture.... Another episode!!!

[@JuiciferPandoraRex]

the first time i ever heard of reggie watts was several years ago when i stumbled across his music video 'fuckshitstack'. great stuff. love this guy. also, his ted talk is kinda bonkers... in the best way .

[@kendallstark4302]

I like Mayim's shirt; nice nod to grunge.

[@offintonebula]

Not gonna mention Comedy Bang Bang in the intro? Cmon. Miss that show so much. I listen to the podcast but it aint the same.

[@KristinM626]

Such a good episode! Been thinking about what my memoir title would be all day. I think I’d have to go with “Losing the Pixie Dust.” (It’s not as sad as it sounds)

[@soultrekotc6635]

Awesome. I think he’s groovy 😎

[@MayimBialik]

We do, too! Thanks for watching!! 😎😎😎

[@malkaringel7864]

Hey love your Canadian 🇨🇦 flag! I'm in Quebec, Canada 🌹

[@charleskeener7438]

Your awesome 👌 👏

[@itsamycamus]

Have you seen rap video by Reggie "SHIT FUCK STACK" now THAT's some shit - I've been in love(not hyperbole) with Reggie for several years -

[@bemosca]

[@j.b.5435]

Memoir title: talk about contradictions!

[@nancun2837]

Great interview, “she’s not just cute, but we share core principles “. Try telling a teenager that this love attraction will pass.

[@patriciagallant8133]

The more podcasts I watch - yours and others - I am disheartened to learn so many people/celebrities indulge in toxic substances.

[@Mrs_Guac_and_Glock]

I need a T-shirt that says Thrift Store Heros 😏

[@ayellessnuffelhoek]

Could you "trick" ,Kaley, Melissa, Johnny and Jim for a podcast (seperately). That would be awesome. I'm replaying TBBT for the 3rd time now... It has some things that won't fly nowadays, but the most things are 🥰

[@JustLaurenThanks]

Memoir title: Please Speak Up - Yes, I’m Deaf. No, I’m Not Stupid.

[@MayimBialik]

Love that one, Lauren!!

[@harveymoore4984]

Memoir Title " Oh No You Didn't " Reggie your guess was great to listen to..

[@Historian212]

Please tell Jonathan that the noun for “present” is “presence.” No need to randomly slap “ness” onto the end of “present” to get there. 😊

[@Tequilababs]

Meaty: A Memoir would be the title of my memoir, lol :P

[@sethdelanoy2856]

I'm from GFalls. Awesome. Now I want Taco Treat sauce.

[@sethdelanoy2856]

wheels west😊

[@medicinaemdia4895]

Ah Bialik…. You’re even more pessimistic than I 😂!!!

[@roberthansen9294]

My bio will be call. “Chips from a Cracked Pot “

[@laffy4584]

I love Reggie!! YOUR MUD FLAPS FLAPPING IN THE WIIIIIND

[@coppersense999]

1:04:01 Called "harm reduction" because different approaches work for different people. Period. I abused alcohol for a significant stretch of time, i was addicted to it, had to quit totally. But I don't call myself an alcoholic. Maybe I am one. But I am not a slave to this fear-based myth of total abstinence or relapse into ruin. It is one thing to humble oneself and come to terms with your own flaws and need for help, to make amends, etc. But it is almost like false idol worship to reconstruct your narrative to focus on this one aspect of life, no matter how all-consuming, to turn over one's whole identity to this label. I can see how it would add security and safety to some minds. But life is messy and ill-defined. But who knows; certianly I could be wrong.

[@bdgies2721]

Memoir title:"Why, Exactly, Did You Need To Know This?"

[@2degucitas]

Are those Blossom or Amy dolls in the background?

[@SusanaEsteves]

amy

[@VegHui]

Aside: what is Mayim’s arm tattoo??

[@sednova]

Memoir title… “You think I’m a narcissist!?!”

[@Boredofthenoise]

How do I choose 😂 "All Aboard the Struggle Bus" "Choose Your Own Adventure! No, Not that One..." "You're Not Gross and your Nose is Fine! This and Other Narratives to Unlearn from the 80's and 90's" "Diary of a Sad Chubby Kid" The life and lessons of Roxanne Vallad-Blackman

[@MayimBialik]

These are all great, Roxanne! We vote “Choose Your Own Adventure: No, Not that One…” 😹 Thanks for sharing!!

[@Boredofthenoise]

@@MayimBialik And here I am tearing up because you responded! Thank you for existing 💜

[@maryanngundrum942]

Next podcast mayum plays all the instruments she knows!

[@jacquelinelindsey8416]

Memoir title: "I Ain't Dead Yet!"

[@Psychopappy]

He smokes weed that is his North Star. 😆 🤣 😂 😹 😆

[@adionai]

when he sais LSD, is when the matrix glitches 55:38

[@donnadelahanty9903]

Different choices Mayim. You can still be “successful” - whatever that means.

[@lesleyatcofo]

This conversation is starting to sound Andrew Yang. 😀

[@ecouturehandmades5166]

The only bad thing re third love website: you cannot change bra sizes! If you have a hard time measuring yourself and make a mistake, it won't let you change the numbers. Then they send too many emails.

[@73burntly]

When you kick all other substances but only do things from the Earth which is mushrooms and marijuana it is known as California sober