Ren: The Tea Time Interview with Elizabeth of The Charismatic Voice

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"Hi Ren" blew me away, and that elation I feel when my emotions are tapped in a very real way left such an impact on me, I had to dive deep into the rabbit hole. Many songs later, and many tears as well, I finally had the honor of sitting with Ren to find out what makes him tick. Don't miss this entire event!
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Elizabeth Zharoff is an international opera singer and voice coach, with 3 degrees in voice, opera, and music production. She's performed in 18 languages throughout major venues in Europe, America, and Asia. Currently based somewhere between Los Angeles and Tucson, Arizona, Elizabeth spends her days researching voice, singing, teaching, writing music, and recording TONS. She also plays Diablo and Dungeons & Dragons.
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[@LarsPallesen]

Ren is just a really lovely lad, isn't he? You just can't help but root for this guy.

[@stevenmeyer9674]

A two and a half hour interview with out a boring moment. Ren is really quite an impressive individual.

[@autumngrubb1468]

Yes! He’s a very lovely lad who is so talented and gorgeous inside and out! He has changed my out look on life more then he’ll ever know! He’s a legend❤!!!!!

[@garytyme9384]

Unfortunately though, he is turning into a magician.

[@stevenmeyer9674]

@@garytyme9384 ?

[@TeresaFlowery]

@@garytyme9384 what ?

[@JeremyMckay-b7k]

He gave Elizabeth / us 2 hours of his time. What a generous, humble man.

[@paulelverstone8677]

I think that this is maybe the 3rd or 4th podcast I've seen with Ren and I realise, that I enjoy hearing him speak as much as hearing him perform...

[@IronRaspberry]

Same! He needs to have a Ren Rambles channel lol

[@endopause]

Agreed! 😊

[@ChronicGoblinQueen]

​@@IronRaspberrytbh he could release a podcast where he reads out washing machine manuals and I'd listen

[@IronRaspberry]

@@ChronicGoblinQueen 🤣 Same!

[@Lynnie_14]

I would listen to Ren recite flat pack instructions 😆

[@texashookem22]

Honestly, how can anybody not be inspired by Ren? How can anyone not love this guy as a human being?

[@thatguyfromtexas13]

As a fellow longhorn, it’s amazing isn’t it?

[@pain.the.mother]

💯

[@toddbigeasy]

I agree, I feel like I've been in a sociology and psychology and music class today! in a good way

[@anastasiagreene5967]

Exactly

[@texashookem22]

@@thatguyfromtexas13 🤘🏼

[@DocHogan]

Holy Sick Boi, Batman! First a tribute from Harry Mack, and now a Tea Time with Elizabeth!!! Truly "Top of the bunch" Ren. Huge huge HUGE congrats for your immensely deserved success and recognition this past year!

[@DocHogan]

Two of my favorite people on the planet...absofrackinglutely GIDDY

[@bryden72]

​@DocHogan yep it's nuts and to have harry mack who I love, to do a tribute ro ren. Talk about crazy worlds Colliding serendipity, and tomorrow nigbt after a hard day's work I can enjoy ren and another favourite together. This past 12 months has been literally life changing on massive scale. And all from ren and what he had say, how he wanted to tell it. I've been listening to music most of my 51 years. And though metal is my go to. I do have broad tastes (adhd yay😂) And ren literally can only be Categorized musically as REN He's a beautiful one off, who's radiance just draws people together.

[@ClearTheRubble7]

Great, funny comment. 😂

[@brheinfeldt]

Thank you, and congratulations, Ren, for the success you're having with the music you've made... it is truly art!!&! Thank you, Elizabeth, for sharing this interview with us all!!&! The giddiness and joy we see in you with this interview is FUN, as well, it is very informative !!&! BRAVO to you, both!!&! 🎉❤

[@toddbigeasy]

I agree, I really enjoyed this episode!

[@ClearTheRubble7]

For me this has come full circle in a synchronistic kind of way. The Charismatic Voice (one of my favorite reaction channels) was my introduction to Hi Ren back in March. (Ren instantly became one of my favorite artists.) Then I saw Elizabeth react to The Darkness shortly after that, which led me to Justin Hawkins Rides Again. A little while after that I saw Justin react to Hi Ren, then do an interview with Ren, followed by an interview with Elizabeth, who is now interviewing Ren. Yes, we definitely live in a virtual reality! 😳😳😳 Edit: Oh, and Chris Liepe is intertwined in all of this synchronicity too, because he reacted to Ren, Ren revealed he was a CL subscriber, Chris had Elizabeth on his show, and Chris interviewed Ren. (And shortly after Chris's interview, a flying saucer landed in my back yard! 👽Well, I made that last part up....)

[@REN4eva]

And - Chris and Elisabeth together with Will Ramos did a reaction to Ren x Chinchilla live Chalk Outlines!

[@ClearTheRubble7]

@@REN4eva Yup, I forgot that. Oh, and yesterday I received my Sick Boi CD in the mail, first album I bought in about 20 years. And what was the album I bought 20 years ago? Black Sabbath Paranoid, the one with War Pigs on it....

[@the-dave-house-project]

That's kinda how my introduction went too. I'd been following Elizabeth for about six months before Hi Ren, and a few others. Suddenly everyone was reacting to Ren and, since I wasn't familiar with him, I initially gave the videos a pass... but, they kept showing up. Over and over... and over... again, everyone was reacting to Hi Ren. Then I saw that it had 9 million views in a very short time... so I circled back, watched it, and was blown away. The next day I showed my wife and, for the first time, I introduced her to an artist that would quickly become one of her favorites. Since then, I've watched at least 50 reaction videos to Ren and everyone is in awe of the pure talent he possesses. My introduction to Justin Hawkins Rides Again was, literally, exactly the same as yours. I was familiar with The Darkness already, but hadn't realized that Justin ran a KZbin channel. Chris Liepe is great too.

[@artvulture]

Pro ballet dancer 15yrs. Ballet master for 30. Sometimes I use Power, Seven Sins & Bittersweet Symphony when putting step sequences together in class.

[@ClearTheRubble7]

@@artvulture Wow, cool! I've been a musician for a long time (since the 1960's), and played in orchestras, jazz combos, rock bands, folk duets, brass choirs. I love to see artists cross over to other genres, mix genres, etc. (One of the reasons I'm into Ren.) Bittersweet Symphony, of course, has an orchestral feel, perfect for ballet. I could see Seven Sins being more of a challenge rhythmically, almost like progressive hip-hop. I've only heard it a few times, so I'm not sure if it changes time signatures. Definitely a lot of flow changes, though. Power is at the top of my list of Ren songs.

[@Mr.Ekshin]

I absolutely LOVED that Liz was on the verge of tears at least three times during this interview. Ren's answers were kinda heartbreakingly honest in those moments, and I don't know how she managed to hold it together.

[@LucasRandall]

Yes! Her real emotion is such a beautiful thing, I always come back for it. But I cried multiple times watching this, so massive kudos to Elizabeth for somehow avoiding that.

[@SantaDeerhound]

I've watched hours of Ren talking to people and feel like he's only spoken 1 miliionth % of everything he's got to say. Such warm, raw wisdom flows from him. Fast becoming an Icon and only in his early 30s. Just amazing.

[@alextomlinson]

That type of wisdom often comes from being deep in the trenches of one’s own mind. Something which I have no doubt he has done many times

[@kennethmichael5404]

For everyone who ever sarcastically said "Oh Okay, where did you learn that, on KZbin?"......Ren- "HOLD MY BEER". This young man became a self taught musical maestro via KZbin. It's not about WHERE you learn, it's about HOW and WHAT. Ren is living, SUCCESSFUL proof. Thank You Ren for helping to solidify that concept. You can have have immense amounts of talent and ambition, but without persistence and a pathway to follow, or a set goal to achieve, where does it lead?

[@brayvdb2191]

It probably helps being gifted 😅 how he talks, what he thinks about, how he learned playing music, that all tells me he's pretty gifted in the head 😅 probably IQ above 130

[@sarahholland2600]

Isnt his Mum a music teacher? Natural musical talent & a hugely intelligent & empathetic outlook which is prob why his music, storytelling & lyrics appeal to such a wide demographic. His fan base if you read the comments on any track he drops spans from teens to seniors.

[@LeeannG]

@@sarahholland2600I think she’s a voice teacher but a lot of us don’t like coming home from work and doing our job nonstop. I’m a photographer that really has got to get better about taking photos of my own children… and unless they asked me directly I wouldn’t try to push my knowledge on them.

[@bamfordsteele555]

Harry Mack personifies this. He has amazing talent but also has put in years and years of hard work.

[@paxtonparis2746]

@@LeeannG His dad is also musical . Just saw a KZbin saying how Ren inspired him to sing his truth. How powerful.

[@Thomas.Saunders]

This is my favorite of the Ren interviews. Elizabeth ask amazing probing question of Ren, and then gave him the space to answer them as he wanted to. She managed to share a little of her own experiences, but kept the focus on Ren throughout. I feel like I learned more about Ren's music and voice philosophy, and the creativity behind his songs, than in all of the other interviews.

[@MrMagnificents]

Im an older guy who loves watching people reacting to things I already knew. I didn't know you Ren. You are an amazing artist sir.

[@LeeannG]

I hope that encouraged you to check out some of his work ❤

[@spruce381]

Listen to the music / it’s wonderful. Ren single handedly rejuvenated my interest in new music.

[@aliverbirduponmychest3055]

As I approach 60 years of age and with the direction the music industry has taken in terms of the talent show production line over the last 15/20 years, I honestly could not imagine I would ever discover another artist I could become excited about again, buy music once more and follow gigs! I am so impressed with how versatile in his performances, writing, vocals, composition, delivery and so much more this young man is. After seeing Hi Ren I though nothing would ever speak to me the way that song did again. Then along come Chalk Outlines!

[@jeffstumpf9129]

I knew Ren was an Empath. Yes, you have to protect yourself from overload. People are often exhausting for Empaths. We need to be within a community, yet sometimes, we must be alone to recharge from the intensity of social interaction.

[@adelbertomuggler372]

There's no such thing as 'empaths'. We are all empathic exept the sociopaths

[@judithpalmermoran4854]

@@adelbertomuggler372it is not fair or intellectually stimulating to reject someone’s belief without open discourse.

[@Urroner]

​🎉​​@@adelbertomuggler372There is the academic way for expressing what one feels, thinks, and believe, very boring IMHO, and then there is human speaking. Why is Ren's music so powerful and uplifting? Part of the reasons, I believe, is because there are "imperfections" in it. The song "All of Me," talks about why the dude is in love with this woman goes "All you perfect imperfections." Perfection in the arts, communication, and being human is so sterilizing. I understood what Jeff was saying, and I enjoyed it. Being a grammar Nazi, is so unfulfilling and wearisome. Been there, done it, wear the t-shirt of shame. I just have to say two things: 1. You have to be little to belittle. 2. You can't build yourself up by tearing another person down.

[@ChronicGoblinQueen]

​@@adelbertomuggler372having empathy and being an empath are different, just like being anxious and having anxiety are different

[@DarlaAnne]

@@adelbertomuggler372 There are many levels of empathy. Empaths cannot easily turn theirs off and end up absorbing the feelings of others sometimes as if its their own. We're talking actual physical reactions, mild or severe, to the suffering of others. Not everyone does that. Some, in fact many can compartmentalize and have compassion without going to that level. It's easy to tell that Ren feels very deeply and I'm sure that's based on his own difficult journey.

[@sirluis5043]

"Rap is a drum" Never thought about it this way. It makes so much sense. I listen to rap since i can remember, thats a very fitting description.

[@tjh5716]

The greatest single artist making art today in my opinion.

[@Silkytoaster]

I agree

[@bamfordsteele555]

Ummm, Harry Mack just entered the chat. 😄

[@duledule1127]

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@daver4590]

Hey, I'm really keen to dive more into how Ren thinks, ya know? His creativity is off the charts - totally unique. Can't help but compare him to Jimi Hendrix; nobody else is coming close to this level of genius. He's gonna be a legend, inspiring a whole new generation of artists!

[@ClearTheRubble7]

Great comparison. Hendrix is one of his heroes, and it shows in how he goes "all out" with his songs and videos.

[@Hope-cm8fb]

+Jeff Buckley....🍀💚

[@Dave1507]

I was pondering, if Ren is this current eras Beatles? not musicwise, just the phenomenon of "Here's something so new, and so versatile and so genius and so exciting like nothing that came before"

[@SeanLives]

@@Dave1507 Jamie T ?

[@musochickburns8212]

This interview was amazing,! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💕 I deeply hope that Ren's fans hear him when he says he can't be there for them. I've seen the countless long messages about people's darkest moments and there's no way anyone can take that on. I understand that Ren makes us feel seen/heard/understood but it has to be overwhelming. Thanks for this interview. Wishing Ren the most successful recovery possible 💕

[@CathainSeo]

Very much agree. I think in my view that's where state funded high quality Hypnotherapy and mp3s free for social security & low income retrained career guidance counselor as hypnothapist & Dv & crime victims, police & medics is key because of the pivotal role/ vulnerability and % mental health positive content on TV broadcaster license to operate be introduced in primary legislation. Of course regulation with all clients surveyed on results key & poorly performing put on supervision of effectiveness with reduction in pay. Also a personal development subject in schools on self hypnosis, visualisation, goal setting, death discussed and women ' mens health in school. My goal is to introduce that as affiliate to fast food outlets. That's my legacy along with learning how to sing like a story teller all the techniques to learn. First got to restructure my late dad's business casualty of 07 property crash. Just not enough psychologists qualifying. Too much focus on medication sedation only needs for small number of people

[@margaretkichenama2040]

Very insightful comment. Our Artists are seemingly Strong and Seemingly Delicate and Sensitive. They are often victimized. More important than accolades and Awards is Kindness ❤❤❤

[@joergojschaefer3521]

Ren seems to me like a storyteller from Elizabethan times, I'm actually always waiting for him to appear in a Shakespeare play at the Globe Theater...

[@annspicer2786]

Bardcore!

[@Eclipce_are_cool336]

Ren is simply the Mozart of our time such genius !

[@johnp666]

Thank you Elizabeth for introducing me to Ren. What an incredible talent. I’ve spent the last day diving into all of his music and videos

[@Dave1507]

"And I was Ren again, before that I was just the shell of Ren." That man rhymes when he's not even trying, people!

[@bobbycollins6783]

You picked the perfect time to do this. With Ren riding high. Any sooner wouldn't have had the same impact. I expect this to get a lot of views. The best reaction/analysis channel. And the best new break through artist.

[@DeJay7]

There's part of me that's thinks "Are you really gonna watch hours and hours of Ren interviews" but then another part of me thinks "I mean I would want to _talk_ to him for hours and hours so yeah it kinda feels like I'm in a group conversation with him (and I'm not talking much in such groups so y'know)". Crazy.

[@Snarky_Tart]

I can't believe it. If this interview's half as good as I think it will be, it's already legendary.

[@tom7471]

Ren is such an intelligent and thoughtful human, and this was a fantastic interview. Thanks Elizabeth for the great questions.

[@dropbarracuda]

VERY Much looking forward to this, I'd hoped this might happen for so long. Ever since I first saw Hi Ren, I knew Ren and his music were special, and I remember, the anticipation of when it was announced that your reaction/analysis were upcoming. The past 11 months have been a whirlwind, not just for Ren, but for the massive, positive fanbase that manifested around him. Never seen anything like it, and his album hitting #1 in the UK was an achievement celebrated by all of us. I'm glad he's starting to receive the attention he deserves, and I know this interview will bring him and his music to an even broader audience. 🙏💙

[@richwwardrugby]

Elizabeth my favourite reactor, that was an epically good interview with Ren. My daughter was in school with him so for me it’s fascinating to see just how far he’s come especially given his health issues. I think we’ve yet to scratch the surface of what he has to offer.

[@LeeannG]

So interesting! What grade?

[@richwwardrugby]

From memory I think 8th grade - 12th grade. I cross the Menai Suspension Bridge where Joe decided to leave us daily. The Freckled Angel Restaurant dedicated to Joe is in the town of Menai Bridge. I now live near Beaumaris where Ren came to donate £21,000 to the guys from the RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institute) who spent days in sub optimal conditions looking for Joe’s body. Thanks for your interest/comment

[@LeeannG]

@@richwwardrugby oh so he was already thoroughly into music then? What does your daughter think about Ren being famous now?

[@CymruDad]

Oh wow, that’s so interesting. I’m from the other side of N Wales, near Wrecsam. I only discovered Ren a few weeks ago when a friend recommended him to me, as I’ve had many of the same chronic illnesses and mental health issues. “Hi Ren” was just mind blowing and resonating so shockingly.

[@richwwardrugby]

@@CymruDadenjoy your journey down the Ren rabbit hole. Aside from the man himself you will find many other amazingly talented musicians and singers who are all brilliant in their own right.

[@itsakittyting]

So recognizable! I didn't accept my 'death sentence' either, kept on searching and won over the terminal cancer. Ren is a very impactful young man ♥

[@nightmusic8]

This should be a good tea. Him being British , and also an amazing storyteller and artist. Her being a genuine lover of tea and music, artistry and humans. Let’s fast forward and play. This should be on top of everyone’s watchlist.

[@Calmontheoutside]

P.S. He’s Welsh not British.

[@jackieroberts7895]

​@@Calmontheoutsidewelsh English and Scottish are all British even though wales England Scotland are different countries 😁

[@j800r_aswell]

@@Calmontheoutside This is a common misconception created through people asosciating "British" with being from England. It's actually a confusing clusterfuck. England is a country. Scotland and Wales are countries. Eventually, the Monarchy of England assumed control of Scotland and Wales, creating a group of countries under the English monarchy known as Great Britain. Later on, the monarchy also assumed control over Northern Ireland, while the rest remained a republic. This became known as the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Typically, it would only be middle to upper class English citizens who would proudly refer to themselves as "British". Technically, however, a Welsh or Scottish citizen is also a British citizen.

[@sourcebased]

⁠@@j800r_aswellthanks for explaining that so well. So even though Ireland belongs to the British Isles, the citizens are Irish. Ah, just found out it is even more complicated, see en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terminology_of_the_British_Isles#/media/File:British_Isles_Euler_diagram_15.svg

[@damo85]

@@Calmontheoutside and Welsh people are British.. Wales and England have been united for 500 years, both countries neighbor eachother and together with Scotland and Northern Ireland make up the British nation, the United Kingdom. We Brits are a proud people, united.

[@polyestawyldesage504]

The way I feel about Ren's music is the way I felt about music as a teenager. (That's a rare feeling at 51 years old) While my personal struggles aren't identical to his, there are some very close parallels and seeing him succeed is inspiration to all of us who have suffered similarly.

[@richwwardrugby]

Yes he always had his guitar with him, spent his spare time in the music room. My daughter is amazed that a boy she was in school with has become known far and wide. We live in a quiet, rural sleepy part of the world, nothing like this has ever happened before. It really is incredible to us all, we are so excited and happy for him.

[@markafcb]

Congrats Elizabeth, and probably the best interview I’ve ever seen from Ren and really enjoyed the fact you were the audience here and just let him articulate his thoughts! Expertly done ❤

[@ChrisR1250GS]

That’s what happens when you put two empaths together for a discussion about a subject they both love. I think I learned a lot about both of them. Yes, the best interview, I choked when Elizabeth almost cried! Ren is truly amazing.

[@Purple79Angel]

This interview is one of the best things currently online. Thank you Elizabeth and Ren.

[@Baba429Yaga]

Did i expect to start watching this late at night and finish it at 1:50 am? No. Was it worth it? Every second! You both are so wonderful!

[@DarlaAnne]

Right? I needed to be in bed an hour ago. Not stopping this until it's over lol. Truly wonderful.

[@sfckrbec]

Wow, congratulations on getting an interview with one of the most amazing musicians of our time. I am a fan of both of you.

[@disequalone]

Ren, you're an absolutely special human. There are very few like you, and they all will live forever in our hearts no matter what. You've touched and helped so many people with your music and even more with your openness about your struggle. You motivate me to fight harder, work harder, and to never let my circumstances beat me. I know I'll never understand your fight, but the fact that you fight it motivates me. Thank you for existing and making the art that brought you over to me in the USA. You are a hero, you don't need a cape to save lives.

[@sintaxera]

I am on the edge of my seat for this interview, and the only Ren songs I've heard are from reaction videos. I'm scared that I'm going to end up buying his albums now, even though I haven't listened to this sort of stuff in a decade. When you reveal the real people behind the music I can't help but want to support them. You need to interview healthy food and a gym subscription 😂

[@the-dave-house-project]

Do it! My wife just got hers in the mail. Cost us extra to ship to Canada from the UK, but it was absolutely worth it!

[@WaywardMellowDigital]

How in the world have you only watched reaction videos?! I’m so confused! 😂

[@Silkytoaster]

@@the-dave-house-projectI just got my Sick Boi album last week - been blasting it on my car cd player . I had preordered it but it took a while to arrive in Ontario Canada where I live but was worth the wait.

[@BornInBoston61]

What A wonderful interview Elizabeth!!! Thank you for not asking the cookie cutter questions. You can see that Ren was enjoying the conversation as much as you did. Brava

[@TheSwede9]

This was such a great interview. I really, really enjoyed it! The part about how Ren realized that he wants that number one record and going that route. He just has such a way of explaining things in such an articulate way, understanding his own paradoxes makes me more aware of mine. He broke that down too so beautifully how it's easier to see in others.

[@wolffhenry5751]

Not often that an almost 2.5 hour video keeps your attention. This is the power of Ren. Thanks, Elizabeth, for a great interview!

[@rebel_130]

Love listening to Ren, he's so warm, humble and down to earth, so much wisdom and intelligence for someone so young. Everything he's been through you can't help but feel for him. So glad he's getting better. We're all rooting for you Ren ❤ Loved this interview, one of the best yet that I've seen

[@stefanvoiceteacher]

Great interview, Ren! Thanks so much for the shout out. It's been a pleasure to get to know you and help make your artistry more sustainable. I love when you mention how you are able to express yourself with 70% effort instead of 100% effort - and still convey your emotion. Keep up the good work!

[@danhitchner]

Ren and his #1 album!!! Such an amazing artist. I can't wait to see this.

[@allisonal]

Every interview so far has been so unique, I can't wait to see what this one brings up!

[@GW-kf1be]

This was a wonderful interview, thank you Elizabeth. There is just something about Ren that is quite magical. ❤❤❤

[@MUSICALVGUIDED]

That was a wonderful interview. All praise to Elizabeth, what a beautiful and empathetic lady. Loved her questions and knowledge on music in general, more so on Rens music. Ren is Ren, a gift to many with a pure heart and a genuine love for his fans. Extremely talented musician. highly intellectual and a hope for many. Beautiful interview indeed.

[@Beckaboo3397]

“Ppl just want to see real” Amen! 🙏 Too many ppl put more pressure on their own shoulders to be perfect than their audience does. It’s the human side of everything that ppl really relate to it shows so many ppl that they are not alone. We are all on individual journeys but sometimes happen to be on the same bus. ❤

[@raystackon5113]

Ren is a genius, period. How I can relate is serious. I'm 65 years old, and this young man is a genius. I totally understand his way of seeing the world. I've been in the same type of situations in my own life. Thank you Ren for calling out the world.

[@centralWisconsin1]

As a chronic Lyme disease, patient myself, I greatly appreciate Ren’s insighst, and his story telling work, as well as I empathize with his working within parameters of when he has energy and is feeling better.

[@bewilderedboy1]

2 1/2 hours with two of my very favourite people. It must be my birthday and Christmas rolled into one. Elizabeth is just such a pure soul with such a technically astute love for music, and Ren is quite possibly one of the most gifted creatives I’ve ever had the pleasure of discovering (some 4 years ago now, perhaps even longer) and I’ve been absolutely hooked on everything he is involved in in any way ever since. Caught maybe the last half hour live but watching back the full thing now. So far it’s everything I hoped for and more and I’m sure the rest will be too. Both of you - @Elizabeth & @Ren, keep on keeping on and delivering your truth into the world. Much love from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@grfxman09]

I was already a huge fan before today… but this interview was amazing and captivating every second. Love hearing about the time, effort and work that goes into REN’s work. It’s amazing to see someone who has had such a struggle in life rise above the pain to become ones best self. The insight into the stories and history that made him who he is today just pulls me further into his world and allows me to relate on a deeper level.

[@stevedahlberg8680]

This is just beyond delightful. I shouldn't be surprised but wow. This is so good.

[@mikedown1250]

He won't like it but he is a musical genius

[@dfusit]

Holy smokes, I was so hoping for this interview to happen. I cannot wait.

[@PattiB-Pismo]

Me too!!

[@linnightl9277]

best interview yet I have seen with Ren - great questions leading into wonderful discussions

[@LadyGX]

Oh my Gosh. I could just listen to Ren talk forever. Thank you for this amazing interview and for letting him go on for so long down his tangents. He just never gets boring and the joy you were experiencing while talking with him was also so palpable. What fun.

[@sharoncarlisle9453]

I loved this interview! Ren is so fascinating, and I love the way he is so thoughtful about everything he says. Also, Elizabeth, if you have any interest in the movie Ren talked about (Into The Wild), I wanted to let you know that Eddie Vedder did the all of the music for it. It is absolutely gorgeous!

[@Raijin-RyuX24]

This is going to be awesome. Ren is a gem.

[@3X3NTR1K]

Ren IS a gem - created through incedible, unimaginable pressure. A Hope Diamond 😊

[@32a34a]

Listening to Ren talk about his life and his struggles at times reminds me when I was a teenager a staff member at the state institution I was put at told me a great quote by Louisa May Alcott. I am not afraid of storms,for I am learning how to sail my ship.

[@CSmith41591]

I found Ren's music recently, like most finding Hi Ren first. I found it just about a year after learning my lifelong mental illness challenges were undiagnosed ADHD and Autism. Finding out that Ren may be neurodivergent, and finding similarities in how he thinks and processes life is just so great. Watching him in a podcast interview is just as captivating as his music.

[@S1RLANC3]

To think, the person that made the decision to do that stim cell for him is honestly the reason we have this now. Kind of crazy.

[@jamespray5511]

Wow. Thank you so much for opening a window for us into your musicianship and battles. Ren's Hi Ren has helped me. Your lens is as strong as his. Thank you.

[@uncle_thulhu]

Oh, I am hanging out for this one!❤ Please tell Ren that I genuinely consider him this generation's Shakespeare. He is a master storyteller and lyricist. Not only that, he's so eloquent and...what is the word...aurally legible?...that I'm able to memorise his lyrics well enough to mostly sing along in maybe a dozen listens. It usually takes way longer and I have to actually read them. Not so with the boy Ren. Oh, and the Money Game trilogy is a work of utter genius. Actually, one thing I have been wondering - the way Ren sings the last line of part 3 in the same tune as the chorus of part 1 - aside from being completely chilling in context - sort of struck me as what you'd call a "sequel hook" if it was a film (which, to be fair, it kinda was). Any chance of a part 4? I mean, I'm not sure if there are any more ways of saying "capitalism sucks and so does human nature", but I'll bet Ren can find it.❤

[@iamsquatty]

Oh man, I loved this interview so much! Lots of things I learned about ren that I didn't know before, some great questions asked! I'm so glad you got to do this interview, I couldn't be more happier watching two people talk for over 2 hours😊💜🐷

[@Little_Alien_Lost]

Miss Elizabeth, this was such a wonderful conversation! Thank you so much for your great questions and your viewers', too! I don't know how you managed to strap this man to a chair for 2 and a half hours but, you used every second of it to the fullest. Thank you for sharing your opportunity to pick his brain with us! 💐

[@hazmania]

He is such a lovely young man. Thank you, Elizabeth, for a great interview with REN. Fascinating questions & illuminating answers, which is the best combination for an interview. I wish all the success & love for REN that he so obviously deserves, and the same for you. Love from Annie, in Cornwall, UK🙂🌸

[@stephenwatkins5269]

I bought Sick Boi on the night he was going for a push to No 1. I have had it on replay since I got it. There are so many different styles of music that he does. He is absolutely a true artist. It has be diving into his past works and I must say I am now a super big fan.

[@ABGIEB5]

This woman is absolutely stunning . Saw her on a random recommended reaction . As a lawyer I must say that her presented Personality , mannerisms, expressions, etc. are completely enthralling.

[@JABEXE]

😂 glad you specified your profession i wouldn't have believed you otherwise...

[@violincredible]

That comment made red wine come out of my nose: ouch, and lol... @@JABEXE

[@jasonjohnson785]

Ren is the most amazingly self-aware person I've ever seen. It comes across both in his lyrics as well as his interviews.

[@AudioVile]

My respect and admiration for BOTH of you was very high BEFORE this event. Now?? I'm that much MORE impressed. Ren's reference to "Into the Wild" (Chris McCandless) was uncanny. It's one of my favorite books/movies/stories. The 'interview' (it felt more like a fireside discussion between good friends) was outstanding! Figuratively speaking, I love you both!

[@shavielou205]

I ABSOLUTELY CANNOT WAIT FOR THIS INTERVIEW!!!! Soo, soo excited. I've been praying Ren would sit for an interview with Elizabeth. 3 hours of pure awesomeness.

[@dez_bluerose]

Ren: "...but there was something about the realness and the rawness of it..." "...People just want to see real..." So much this. I found Elizabeth/The Charismatic Voice when binging through reaction videos to Disturbed's "The Sound of Silence", and came back because of how unfiltered her reactions were. Then found Ren through the reaction video to "Hi, Ren" on her channel, and that resonated so strongly for me, I had to start following Ren's releases as well. :) It's brilliant seeing and hearing the two of you chat; thank you for this!

[@ChristosVlamis]

Ren is an exception human being. Thank you for having him as a guest.

[@darrellarvin123]

Great interview Elizabeth. Of all the interviews with Ren I think yours stands out because you asked the technical questions of Rens methods of writing, recording, singing, acting and directing his art. Well done! He is an excellent interview and he seemed to be enjoying himself conversing with you. You addressed his health and background as well which gave us a better look at Ren as a human being that has struggled mightily to survive and prosper while combating illness. Thank you for your preparation and thoughtful questions of this one of a kind artist and beautiful soul. That speaks to you also as someone with an advanced education in music and a curiosity of the creative process and a knowledge of the physical ways that singing voices are created. Enough said. I expected no less from you.

[@rebeccarose7405]

Two exceptional individuals chatting over tea is the best! Thanks to you both! ❤️🎶

[@trishd081081]

I love that Ren writes solely for himself first. That’s why I think so many people connect with it. Because it’s so real. And I’d love nothing more than to hear (and participate in) a conversation around the hero/anti hero topic. That drew me in so much!

[@richeswebcraft]

Well, that was a special youtube moment. Thank you both.

[@DebiMaria_]

Gosh I’ve had to listen to this twice to absorb as much I can… this has completely taken over my first sober Friday night for a long time and what a blessing! Thanks Elizabeth & Ren! I have gained so much from this 🙏 some things I’m on the right lines with too so I’m happy that my energy is in the right place at the moment ❤big love!

[@robinarmstrong9790]

2 truly beautiful souls talking about things, so awesome.

[@hornerinf]

Phenomenal interview Elizabeth. I really enjoy interviews with Ren because he is so open about himself, but it is even more special when the interviewer knows what to say and how to approach an artist. From this one it felt like the interview was a type of collaboration of its own. As a lifelong musician, now in my 70's, I am still amazed at how the personal suffering of someone with obviously great talent can transform into such incredible art and be so appealing to me personally. I had to give up performing because of my own illness so when others who are struggling with illness persevere and are still able to produce great work, it hits me and gives me so much satisfaction. Ren is truly a treasure. All the best to him and to you as well Elizabeth, for doing such great work.

[@marshallyarbrough2972]

Ren is so talented in music and storytelling, I feel like someone should give him a stage and a budget to make a musical.

[@Tallhandsome77]

My opinion; give Ren anything he wants, let him do whatever art he feels called to, no judgement, he's a planetary treasure! Give him the keys to the world. Ren you want a Rolls Royce? Here you go. You want Oprah's house? Sorry Oprah you're gonna have to move.

[@francesdoll4039]

Wouldn't respect him if he wanted those things. He just wants to make stuff.

[@Tallhandsome77]

@@francesdoll4039 you're right. He should work at McDonald's and do art in his free time. Or i suppose he could sign with a label and make 3 minute songs that won't offend anyone. Or he could just write and perform advertising jingles for Walmart and Pfizer. Here in the USA we have poet laureates, it helps keep them independent. Geez he has such a way of connecting with emotions I bet Peta, and LGBTQ lobbyists would pay him handsomely. The NRA? Big oil? I bet Ren could convince even someone with a whole brain to rely on electric vehicles. My opinion; just give him what he wants and let him do the art he is called to make judgement free.

[@Tallhandsome77]

@@francesdoll4039 O it's you! Damn I didn't realize! Things like a nice car and home mean nothing compared to your respect. Thank you for your comment it gives me the chance to wake up from hibernation and become an actual person with a possibility of your respect.

[@francesdoll4039]

@@Tallhandsome77 well, I'm lost! I only meant that fame,fancy cars and houses is not the driving force in his life. Money is a tool he can use to make more music. You made me giggle! That was a pretty good rant!

[@francesdoll4039]

@@Tallhandsome77 ok, where is my laugh emoji?

[@dianne6151]

I was so happy to see you had an interview with Ren! He is such a unique super talented human. He is inspiring and refreshing and so happy for his success 🎉❤

[@ravenrozze3]

Awww he's just so charming and genuine. I LOVE his music and how real and genuine and raw it tends to be.

[@guadalupejazminvilaguillen4786]

He is so magical... Everything that comes out of his mouth is so thought out... He has a way with words... Now I know it is not limited to his music.

[@sejbomb]

He’s inspiring, strong and just a beautiful genuine human being. 😊

[@Gl3nS]

Ren's music is so important

[@geoffreynolds3157]

Man Ren and I are the same age and I can draw so much wisdom from him. This interview has helped me find some perspective on what direction I want to take my life.

[@satyasunshine9737]

Being an empath like you Ren & Elizabeth,it can feel VERY challenging to navigate in society,,,,,I feel.I respect,appreciate both of you deeply!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@peaches65835]

I have CFS/ME and it makes me so unbelievably happy to see a fellow chronic illness survivor produce such amazing art. I hope what the healthier portion of the world can take away from this is that a diagnosis of a chronic illness with no cure is not the end of our worlds. Over time we experiment and learn about managing our health. It is then possible for us to achieve amazing things by working with and around our abilities/disabilities. "The Diving Bell and the Butterfly" was written by Jean-Dominique Bauby who has locked-in-syndrome. He dictated the entire book by blinking his left eye. He was bed ridden and totally paralyzed except for some eye movement. And. He. Wrote. A. Whole. Book. A whole darn book. I think we can all take away something from Ren about overcoming obstacles to achieve something we can be proud of.

[@daver4590]

I'm utterly moved after witnessing such a substantive interview. I find myself overflowing with thoughts, yet I'll graciously share just the sentiment that has touched me most deeply: Elizabeth and Ren, you truly personify the essence of success, and it's evident that every bit of recognition and achievement heading your way is immensely deserved. My heartfelt thanks for inviting us into this delightful conversation-it felt like being granted access to a secret garden brimming with wisdom, warmth, and incredible intellect.

[@jorice5528]

Super appreciative and grateful for the “time” you both gave to each other to in turn give time, substance & attention to us “hungry caterpillars” 👏👏👏👏That being said, in the context of a “standard” interview & the increased demand on Ren’s literal hours in the day, it would have been a “lengthy convo” for him to mentally stay fully engaged in. I’m exhausted for him just imagining how intense the buzz & attention gathering momentum around him must be. It’s more important now than ever for us to remind ourselves of his wise & poignant words that have connected us all so organically…. “And I must not forget, We must not forget, that we are human beings” Much love to you all navigating the Yin Yang of this “ugly beautiful” spinning ball we’ve found ourselves on together 🙏❤️

[@maddfishy1975]

This was such a great interview with the biggest genius of our time. Ren really is shaking up the music industry. His music is so fresh, inventive and new. The way he draws upon his illnesses and pain makes his music so relatable to everyone, because we’ve all been through tough times where we’ve doubted ourselves. Rens music has been the best therapy I’ve had in over 30 years. His music has made me feel things for the first time since I was 17. I’m now nearly 48. The light that Ren shines upon the state of the world and our planet as well as our philosophies and outlooks is really beautiful. His message is that we need to change. Bring on the renvolution!

[@cherylhurst7093]

I'm so excited to hear these two spill the tea, or alternatively, have a fantastic interview.

[@geverniveup]

All the musical genius and charisma aside what I love about Ren is how much of an open book he is. Hearing about the little nuances of how he mic’s a video to directing said video is really cool. You brought out a different side of him. Amazing interview

[@belgand5555]

What a lovely interview.. thank you to both of you..💙💗

[@KB.968]

What a fantastic interview! Thank you Elizabeth! Ren is so inspirational! Thank you Ren! 👏

[@sageandbone]

Hearing him talk about his health struggles makes me feel so much more validated in my own journey with this. He says things I didn't think anyone but me thought. Maybe I'm not as crazy as I feel sometimes 😂 When he said how he can just wake up in crushing pain with no A to B or trigger is how my life is with fibromyalgia (which is basically a word the doctors use when they can't figure out why your body is on fire half the time). Yeah, good to hear someone talk openly about health struggles and how the physical and mental combine during chronic illness

[@Glimiril]

A wonderful 2 and half hours of conversation, with so many insights. Love you both, Thank you.

[@perryrush6563]

Yall are so kindred. Just watching it was enjoyable. 1. I appreciate someone that doesn't make eye contact, but it's because they are focused 2. Also recognizing that you aren't faking a smile that whole time - I know that because I would realize I was doing the same. Thank you both for being yall.