Robert Webb interview on Peep Show, David Mitchell & masculinity | Unfiltered James O’Brien #3

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Robert Webb talks to James O’Brien about the problems with masculinity, losing loved ones, meeting David Mitchell, finding success with Peep Show and That Mitchell and Webb Look, and how his difficult relationship with his dad affected him as a parent | JOE.co.uk
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[@ImZyker]

i watch peep show from start to end at least once every 6 months, i fucking love him and david

[@PsyChoLogicZ]

I have literally not stop watched it repeatedly for 12 years too man! Honestly, one of the most original and brilliant shows ever made imo.

[@grownthrow]

This is outrageous, This is contagious!

[@daveharo9878]

But, really, this IS contagious!

[@grownthrow]

@@daveharo9878 SOOOOOOOOOO FUTILE!!!

[@stewmott3763]

They're watching my interview. I bet they think it's brilliant!

[@kiely4561]

@@stewmott3763 Jeremy’s voice suddenly appeared in my head when I read that lol

[@WebsiteRight]

When Robert was mentioning the negative stuff around 14:25, I was genuinely expecting him to use the word "orgones".

[@musharrafdog]

Puts some perspective on his "interview" at "the Center"

[@TheDudiest3Dude]

He just needs a bath and a magnum

[@seanp8220]

Need protecting from negative opinions. I bet your Father would be proud of the man you became Robert.

[@TheTambourinist]

I love Robert. He's so down-to-earth, humble and smart.

[@JustAlex848]

Just a shame he doesn't seem interested in panel shows, as that's really the only way we see comedians on the TV these days. I would love for him and David to be opposing team captains on something. David's team would be for the geeks and Rob's team would be for the cool people. Basically Mark v Jez.

[@PooleyX]

What an incredibly lovely bloke.

[@morten7177]

But how much washing up does he think he could do without washing up liquid?

[@kennylogins4688]

Is this pyramid selling

[@tourzrap]

“Jez! ...NO!”

[@guscox9651]

I think the clearest answer is an infinite amount, but not effectively!

[@boigeorge886]

ITS PYRAMID SELLING AND YOUR MAKING A FOOL OF YOURSELF!

[@cameronw3159]

Your pissing on my bonfire

[@maxdenning9974]

I’ve watched Grand Designs with you. That smile when some eco-glass gets delayed on its way from Antwerp and the nice couple gets pushed over budget. That’s the real you.

[@joerobinson93]

its not Antwerp it's Freiburg

[@furdiebant]

It was Freiburg

[@DodderingOldMan]

As you can possibly tell by my avatar, David Mitchell is my favourite comedian of all time. But having heard more and more interviews with Robert, I have to conclude that I'd probably rather have a conversation with him. His emotional intelligence is off the charts. What a legend.

[@brokensilence6790]

I'm not sure what to make of this interview. I can see where Robert's coming from on the whole, but what I've taken away from it, is that everyone is sexist and homophobic, because he grew up around people that [seemed] to express that. I'm not sure if it's due to current SJW rhetoric; keep telling yourself something and you'll eventually believe it, or whether I'm reading it wrongly. No one told me that it's not okay to cry. Public sobbing may not be useful though, as it doesn't solve any problems and someone, male or female, has to sort shit out. I don't like the idea of, what's acceptable or unacceptable to say. That implies that someone has decided upon acceptability, ergo Orwell, Huxley et al. Still a great comedian and writer.

[@kelpkelp5252]

Really? You don't think there's been a culture historically of men not showing their emotions?

[@brokensilence6790]

No, I don't. I am aware, as I've felt it myself as a youngster as well as other males, that when the tears welled up, it was embarrassing. Not to the point of being irrevocably damaged though. I don't suppose (but I can never know) that Females look forward to periods.No amount of wishing will stop the tide though (menopause aside). Been told by my Dad to 'Man Up', didn't like that. It's not set in stone, we are all different and experience the universe in different ways, Still a great interview, just sounding off what I want to say. Cheers. I cried watching remake of Wuthering Heights' a couple of weeks ago. In private I could release that. In public, I'd stifle it and make it worse. There would be no release.

[@joshuaduplaa9033]

Your avatar is Santa 🎅

[@WalterLiddy]

No wai!

[@NortonTheProphet]

His voice is like rich dark chocolate melting in my ears.

[@rhuntsinger8899]

American here. just discovering Peep Show and That Mitchell and Webb Look and if you dont mind me saying... "bloody brilliant". love it. they've really stuck with me. will have to get Robert's book

[@kiely4561]

i was always a huge fan of peep show, but i didn't know a great deal about Robert web the man, watching this interview i'm glad that he is in fact the thoughtful, caring, humble human being i thought he would be

[@el6178]

Only someone wise and admirably down to earth can observe with such painful clarity a guy like Jeremy.

[@colonialstraits1069]

It can’t be understated how much pressure working class kids face, from their own families. I grew up in the Upper Midwest/Rust Belt in the US. My father was an electrician, my mom was as a secretary. I was the first person, in my family, to go to university. I wanted to study fine arts but whenever I brought it up, I was told that I needed to study something practical and once I had a proper career, I could take up art as a hobby. Spending tens of thousands of dollars pursuing a degree that wasn’t going to “guarantee meaningful employment with full benefits and vacation” just didn’t fit their world view. I buried my pride, along with my dreams, to give my family the validation that we are taught comes with status and titles and professions.

[@bernardwadding]

Some unspeakable fundamental truths spoken by Robert Webb, brave interview

[@Dude0000]

Lost Alone weak people think saying things with no repercussions is ‘brave’.

[@cockoffgewgle4993]

Lol "brave".

[@stewmott3763]

@@lostalone9320 That's not what he says.

[@hopethisworks1212]

Thank you. So much like my own childhood and relationship with my dad. My brother born before me died at the age of three. I'm 66 and still suffer from father problems even though he has been dead for the last 15 years, but this kind man made me feel less alone.

[@tauruschorus]

Re: David “He was the first vertical person I said goodmorning to” is such a fun phrase

[@somedudecalledben]

I had no idea he had such a tumultuous life, he seems to have emerged as a great guy

[@stevesandford8993]

Very honest, very moving and quite surprising... (Rang a lot of personal bells with me.) I knew almost nothing about Robert Webb before I watched this, (though I admire his work with DM very much...) and I'll certainly be buying this book. To know ALL the answers is impossible, but it's important to be aware of the questions, I guess... xx SF

[@arunlangley6597]

Wonderful interview. Good conversation with a fascinating and amazing guy. Happy days

[@matthewmuli4361]

Thank you Robert for being so brave

[@paulhardman373]

I love peep show and admire Robert a fantastic interview from James O'Brien.

[@JOE_co_uk]

Thanks Paul, glad you're enjoying these.

[@FrankieParadiso4evah]

Excellent interview, soaring high above the regular fare of an interviewer who's so enamoured with himself he keeps interrupting and an interviewee simply trying to plug his latest product. Bravissimo!

[@mickboon9831]

Great interview, Not a fan of autobiographies but will add this ro my expanding list of must reads. This long interview style suits James.

[@STR82DVD]

Great interview, authentic genuine kind person. Thanks.

[@sunnysjwinter]

Brilliant series. Loving this & got the book to read when I get home. Nice one!

[@marcuscross8051]

Wonderful conversation. I am part way through reading his book now, so this made for a nice addition.

[@TC1599Fifa]

28:44 omg this makes the sketch about his typing even funnier 😂

[@JDfanboy1]

What a brilliant interview. I relate to all this very much.

[@turbogeek.421]

A great interview! Will be reading Webb's book.

[@Seventeen_Seconds]

Really enjoyed this, I have a peep show binge probably once every few months. RW and DMs chemistry is on another level. Awkward comic timing to perfection. Nice to see this side of him.

[@joetwyford1317]

This podcast was golden, thanks!

[@matthewmuli4361]

I relate to this interview on so many levels. Relationships with my friends, my own family, my dreams.

[@GoldBallTV]

This was deep! Not seen one of these unfiltered interviews before. I anticipated this might be an hour of funny Peep Show/Sketch Show/Magicians et al anecdotes... changed the way I appreciate Robert Webb.

[@harrylong2796]

How have i only just seen this, the book is amazing i read it last year

[@twotales7337]

Brilliant conversation. Enjoyed it, will take things away from it too. Thanks.

[@TheAshlovesu]

One thing I like about this podcast is that the guest is allowed to speak, too many podcasts with an ignorant host that interrupts the guest, the focal point of the show

[@YerDa67]

Loved the book, Rob. Thank you!

[@93RubixCube]

Absolutely great interview and absolutely great book one of my favourite memoirs/autobiography

[@dagothher]

he raises a good point around 46:00 with the "farage in the garage" idea, being from gen z i can say tbh when youre young boys arent really any different now to how he describes them back then, just with added technology and different interests and as someone who's gay, growing up being told "gay" means bad or inferior in every sense and being encouraged to use it as a negative label does get internalised way before you're old enough to know what "gay" is and whether or not you are gay

[@JFN381]

Great interview. Loved the book.

[@64bakes]

My grandparents lived in Sleaford and used to take us to Kinema in the Woods at Woodhall Spa! Never knew RW grew up there. Fantastic interview

[@depfeffel6455]

Lovely neck of the woods. Stayed at the Tavern at Timberland several times and still need to check out Kinema.

[@willtomo2226]

Great interview.

[@MellorDR]

superb book btw

[@fliprim]

Jam packed with wisdom and of the most useful sort...

[@conallmclaughlin4545]

Well that was a great interview, as a peep show fan I alwas enjoyed Robert. Never knew how tough he had it as a kid. An it was nice to see you just let him chat. It's always great to see the stars you love to watch turn out to be decent people. That's a man I'd enjoy a pint with

[@tomderby6299]

Great stuff

[@TheLionInWinter07]

Rob feels like a very important voice at the moment with regards to issues around masculinity, I really would encourage anyone with young boys or anyone interested in the subject to read his book, it is all the things you expect (funny, charming etc) but it also feels from the perspective of another young boy who never fitted in with societal expectations of working class men, quite important.

[@user-ml9qc5hk1p]

Really? Ashamed of his background, changed his accent and blamed his dad. Slags off the grammar school that gave him everything. Insults his siblings and says a 2.5 train journey to see them now is too much. Seems like a weasel to me.

[@JustAlex848]

I have listened to his book (narrated by himself) and it is excellent, but also quite sad in places - particularly his relationship with his father and his mother passing away. Definitely recommend people listen to it (if like me, you are too lazy to read it!).

[@MCLamb1984]

His voice 🥰 gives me tingles

[@sumwan4926]

I wanna see more of Robert Webb... I miss peep show...

[@joshuaduplaa9033]

Gainsly Harriot back is their new show

[@herbieshine1312]

I've seen Robert Webb in interviews before and thought what a charming, intelligent, honest and funny chap he seems. This again confirms that. This was really nice and fun to listen to.

[@isophiaxx8740]

The therapy session I needed

[@alexbielovich]

1993! Can't believe the creative partnership with Mitchell goes that far back. Look forward to reading the book.

[@Naeshabby]

Good interview on both sides

[@FIMOE123]

THIS IS SOOO NOT RAINBOW RHYTHMS

[@Mattelliott1234]

how did Robert drop the phrase "Farage in the Garage" and neither of them even smiled? lmfao

[@stewmott3763]

Because he pronounced it wrong - should have said 'Farridge in the garridge'. :-)

[@elliest55]

I loved the book - read it in almost one go - and this interview is absolutely fantastic. If I had one criticism about the book (though I'm frankly happy to be contradicted if I'm getting this wrong) is that there is a lot of bad behaviour attributed to the patriarchy, with the risk of it being viewed as an excuse. I 've been fortunate enough to have some wonderful men-wonderful fathers, brothers, husbands, friends- in my life, from a variety of social/education backgrounds, who, despite the true fact that they don't talk about their emotions much, they never react with anger or resentment or by removing themselves from a difficult situation, and (maybe indeed a smaller a subset of them) will never act as if the women in their lives are somehow more responsible for family and household responsibilities than they are. I agree that these men behave thus #despite# the patriarchy, but this means that the patriarchy cannot be seen as an all-encompassing mechanism of conditioning for men's behaviour. It is certainly a very big factor, but men who screw up don't just screw up because they don't know any better, they have a huge deal of responsibility for their own actions.

[@Dmdm_dm]

I haven't read the book but that's the vibe I get from his interviews. There's nothing wrong about criticizing hypermasculinity and extreme behaviors, but Webb is clearly selling an antipatriarchical message here because he knows it's the right time to do so with all these feminist movements and stuff.

[@petermarsh4578]

@@lostalone9320 I'd argue that those social pressures you mentioned - to be a good person, a good father, a loyal friend and loving partner - can exist without the patriarchy.

[@el6178]

I love this voice!

[@SlinkiestTortoise23]

That’s numberwang!

[@akihenrik7689]

Superb

[@AR-kf8dr]

Brilliant

[@adamtaylor1739]

If you're a fan of this book and rock/punk music then listen to Idles, brilliant band

[@ApolloVIIIYouAreGoForTLI]

"...lethal English curtesy" is just brilliant.

[@MCLamb1984]

What he says about how becoming a parent is meant to make you feel more forgiving of your parents is so spot on. Becoming a parent made me feel much more resentful and angry at the way I was treated growing up, at both my father and my mother. My father for being the narcissistic asshole he was and always will be, then for my mother for enabling him and supporting his disgusting self serving behaviour. I don’t speak much to my father as he is the same as he always has been. My mother thankfully has seen and taken accountability for her actions and deeply regrets them, and now makes up for them in spades.

[@jep1912]

Jesus... I could draw almost every mirrored comparison with my own childhood and 'new' fatherhood.

[@markncl100]

Forgotten how much I liked James doing these. Bring him back.

[@rosie6]

Such a talented guy. I forgot irl he wasn’t jez and went to Cambridge.

[@lucasbarker5787]

Wow what a clever man

[@whirled_peas]

I was just looking at the thumbnail and thought "damn that looks like a sort of munchkin-version of Robert Webb.

[@annalisedodson7641]

Dunno y this made me cry

[@oxcart4172]

Because you're sensitive and empathic?

[@alloriginalpirates]

World Wide Wobert 🤣

[@Billkwando]

Did they make it through an hour long interview about a book without ever mentioning the title?

[@WalterLiddy]

No.

[@SiriusMined]

That was a great Darth Vader impersonation!

[@hughoxford8735]

I've always thought of James O'Brien as a real life Jez character. Life imitating art and all that.

[@hughoxford8735]

@@lostalone9320 To be fair, I think that Jeremy Usbourne is more likeable.

[@laurenconrad1799]

I love this guy. Like, you look at that 18 year old list and you're like, check check check. Not Hollywood quite yet. Not Cleese but as close as anyone will ever be to that who was born after 1970. lol

[@TommasoGiordani]

"God, I can be quite boring when I put myself to it"

[@manicmandownup]

Dang, Jez is a complex guy. Also, this interviewer is really good. 👍🏻

[@robdood]

Get Simon Amstell on next, his book Help is fantastic!!

[@DodderingOldMan]

Oh really? Haven't heard that he'd written a book, but since Simon is one of the most inherently funny people I've ever come across, I'm intrigued.

[@estebancomulet]

Totally agree. Amstell is great...

[@brianmartin3425]

53 minutes hearing the car alarm going off in the background

[@galesito1733]

When James mentioned Cyril Connolly, did anyone else think "no, semi-carnally"?

[@dayflowermusic]

Robert found a publisher for his book? What next? he's found a director for his film? a builder for his cathedral?

[@tomhart603]

i love robert but i disagree about movie mistakes that was a great show and i loved it when i was younger

[@travisheldreth5021]

When is Back coming on again?

[@PhiI93]

That was friggin' hilarious at 28:00.

[@VanceRefrigeration]

A SAUSAGE IS MISSING!!!!!!

[@isradelgado4204]

Where’s Robert looking at?

[@martygthep]

I hope British London get the publishing rights

[@nin9249]

A far cry from Jez ! 😁

[@laurenconrad1799]

I'm an American and I like to think of myself as a big anglophile. I know what the British school system is like both now and in the 1800s. And I know the geography of England and how its train system and its accents work. But I always have to google the really British references while watching this. Like, who is David Mellor and what's this with the Duke of Windsor? Oh, you're saying that Webb went from talking working class to upper-middle class and Mellow went from talking upper-middle class to Aristocratic. lol

[@ashleyfowler126]

How thick is wall ?

[@steve-marsh]

The thumbnail looks like their playing snooker

[@highdownmartin]

Get the mics sorted out before you start out. That said. Great interviews

[@kieranhardy581]

Hennimore!!!!

[@treeman9706]

I do not know what i would do without peep show? God bless this man

[@markcarey67]

Praise Vectron!

[@sonicfoxxmusic4281]

Get the hell out of this Brexit sh*t James....you belong right here. Great interview....allowing Robert to be himself and feel comfortable. Learned a lot about Robert from this. Refreshingly honest interviews. Well done. It didn't feel like a "flogging a book ad".....therefore..RESULT.

[@rahulkemp8347]

hes fucking obsessed with brexit!!

[@TheMattJacks]

I think Nick Kroll and John Mulaney are for sure the American Mitchell and Webb, or as I fancy, Webb and hey, look! Mitchell is here too.

[@TheMattJacks]

For any possessing cranial yoghurt, I love both guys equally. I'm an American, so after the Civil War, we never choose sides on such matters. Well, some do. You all have Nazis still too. The only thing worse than a Nazi is a flat earth proponent. I'd have loved to see M&W do a recurring Flat Earth slam skit.

[@TheMattJacks]

Wow, that was kind of all over the place. I'm Jewish. Is THIS why everyone hates us? Hahahaha

[@lennonmahoney7302]

MattsGotIssues Nah man, can’t compare Mitchell and Webb with those two. Nick krolls humour comes off as obnoxious and not really that funny anyway. John Mulaney on the other hand is quite funny actually to be fair.

[@riz984]

@@TheMattJacks oh look its the eternal victim

[@FutureAbe]

Damn, he should do a travel show and call it World Wide Webb

[@justacting234]

Men with Ven

[@mohammedshakoor411]

Oh no... Pekora's BGM is stuck in my head.

[@mohammedshakoor411]

Wonderful conversation. I am part way through reading his book now, so this made for a nice addition.

[@knifeprty6219]

James O'Brien interviews himself ? These two look alike right ? Very odd. Great interview though, two good blokes.