Russell Brand: London Will Not Rise To The Olympic Challenge | CONAN on TBS

Russell Brand shares his thoughts on the 2012 London Olympics.
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Russell Brand: London Will Not Rise To The Olympic Challenge | CONAN on TBS
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[@honhon2019]

I think conan is the only host capable of interviewing russell brand...anyone agree?

[@lolitamorris2943]

agree

[@MeenyMcSweeny]

Craig Ferguson had awesome interviews with him!

[@dodien27]

+Meeny McSweeny he doesnt count. Craig is English... Most of other American hosts is like puppets controlled by Russell

[@Fightfanz]

+Amethyst Mavis Chan Watch Jonathon Ross. They're mates.

[@JacobsteinIX]

+dodien27 haha 'craig is english'

[@roughryder5]

This guy's vocabulary is through the roof.

[@kershaw1450]

you would think that because he abused drugs for so long it would affect him mentally

[@nuux1560]

He writes books.

[@raunaqsingh1457]

That's old British people for you.

[@ararefind9069]

Always has been along with his wit I might actually like him for his personality even though he's so damn good looking . Russell your very much my only 💔 type!

[@seizethemovement9288]

You're right

[@LegendOfMen]

Can we have Russel Brand talk to Jordan Shanlski?

[@InSaN3ViSioN]

that would be incredible

[@assikopp123]

do you really want to risk the whole universe?

[@Abstraiit]

can anyoone tell me whos Jordan Shanlski?

[@assikopp123]

Hes part of the Conan O Brien team, Jordan Schlansky* /watch?v=I8x7K-kESGA enjoy! btw, hes really human

[@Edward69Cotton]

YES!!!))) Man YES!!))) I want to see that!!!)))))

[@yaralicious123]

"never mind him" "I will take you to freedom" dead.

[@Nastypsychoboy]

'The politeness masks deep sexual deviance', I think he might be on to something there.

[@Hassus]

O, what a refined pleasure it is to read such a thoughtful comment.

[@dranzerjetli5126]

He definitely is

[@nightgoggles9931]

Politeness is only a social adaptation used to eventually get in someone's pants

[@victorgabrielbuena]

Very Freudian

[@gkwame4981]

I am very polite.

[@NightTarja2]

"The Queen will do a fart."-Best line ever said in life.

[@NightTarja2]

I posted this comment in March, and yet throughout the year, I keep getting notifications that people like this comment. I think that's hilarious.

[@austinbroderickbroderick5495]

*****

[@theducklord6125]

Zanipolo now u got one 3yrs 6th months later

[@66vapor66]

More than 3 years later, the comment is still relevant.

[@mem9427]

Russell Brand is just so unique. He's a comedian, but he's also very intelligent and so interesting to listen to.

[@ararefind9069]

Ahhhhh .I know.,my favorite person

[@MrCubelover101]

"The Queen will do a fart" -Russell Brand, 2012

[@Bambuswaldninja]

+MrCubelover101 a royal Quart it is then.

[@okseo856]

I died there lol

[@MrsMupp93]

"He was so attractive, when he was putting all the wires on me I imagined what it would be like if the two of us truly loved one another." Lol Russell

[@shayjay1638]

The one thing i really like about conan is hes good at improve unlike jimmy. Fallon would have tried to get back on track awkwardly without roiling with it.

[@VMKAROUND365]

conan is very intellegent and can stand up with russel rather than those comedic news hosts whom which brand murdered in his interview on nbc

[@OwhatOtheOfuckO]

I think Russell has reversed life , where his dreams are average everyday life...and his real life is his dream :P he must teach us the power of his ways :P

[@harsh0241]

you're damn right...i need to reverse my life too..enough of this boring cliched life..i want some excitement...

[@DaBase333]

Right on there! I wish he'd give me the power to be a mad jester.

[@Versace_Hottie]

"O Christ I've turned myself into a terrible corner !" story of my life Russ😂

[@blinkatreyu]

I love how hyped up Russell is all the time. He like a lil kid inside, except he is amazingly well spoken and intelligent with massive vocabulary. :)

[@samarmd8209]

Conan is incredible as a host. He just goes with the flow and does great improv with his guests. He's also probably the only host who can to justice to the likes of Russell Brand and Bill Burr...

[@hannahsvideoplaylist]

As a Brit, most of the population thought we'd mess up the Olympics before they happened. We had no faith that we'd do a good job, as we're quite negative. When they were on though, we were very happy with them, and when the Olympics was over, we thought we'd done a great job! And at the very least, we didn't have a malfunctioning Olympic ring.

[@Capt.SlightlyBlueBeard]

Or try to annex the Republic of Ireland like a certain country *cough* Russia *cough*

[@cameronamess6480]

Agreed. It was a great time, we'd had really crap weather apart from those three weeks. I had loads of discussions that centred around genuinely feeling proud to be British, which was a new sensation for a lot of people. Most UK residents do like it, but next to the pride other nations have, we're quite tepid.

[@justinrodriguez9358]

Cameron Amess Aw don't be so hard on yourself! I honestly think the weather plays a big role, just today it was real crappy outside and I was feelin' all sorts of down! The day before when it was bright and sunny I was happy! I'm pretty sure there are studies that support my claim I thought I read it somewhere. Anyways I'm sure Britain is an awesome country, I hope to one day pay a visit there! :-)

[@topgurl9313]

As a fellow Brit, I very much agree with this comment!

[@optifog]

Exactly, people only started expressing positive interest in it at all when Mitt Romney misguidedly echoed what most Britons were already saying. We weren't having a foreigner suggest we're not good enough, that's *our* job! Few were truly optimistic about it, though, until the Opening Ceremony went well. Russell wasn't just joking here, he was genuinely trying to keep expectations low, lol

[@theodorosstylianou6777]

Plot twist . There is an actual person below the desk

[@hellomarjory]

"at my request!" 😅 man, this whole bit was incredible

[@shaneaustin3676]

I love that he actually includes Andy in the conversations instead of just ignoring him like most of Conan's other guests.

[@justsumguy2u]

As an American, I wish he did stay here; he's one of the funniest comedians of all time.

[@ScottZ370]

Keep him

[@ScottZ370]

I do quite like him as a comedian but in the UK he is causing too much political unrest without giving any realistic and proper answers to what he thinks is wrong

[@Lglover3]

S Miller tory

[@tommybwilson379]

2:37 the Conan clap of approval..

[@alpacacide]

It's like he is eternally buzzed /drunk. Just no barrier say whatever needs to be said. Fuck I love it.

[@annikennr4686]

me tea just went through my nose during this interview!

[@Darfaultner]

The most Pommy thing said here

[@victordicamillo8462]

By Tea you meen...?

[@shayjay1638]

OH GOD THAT WAS FUNNY " i`ll take you to freedom" :)

[@whitesimurgh6363]

Russell's vocab is more than whole show combined!

[@barbarapavia5170]

Whenever I feel down I go to Russell always helps

[@whitesimurgh6363]

So articulate, precise and eloquent speech and command over English he has.. it's almost a learning experience for me always!

[@10Slayer01]

This man is incredibly entertaining to watch. I am binging Russell Brand videos with a permanent smile on my face!

[@soyouthinkyoucanread]

3:09 "Never mind him." Conan's best line of the night. Actually one of the funniest parts, which is quite an accomplishment when Russell Brand is your guest.

[@mrmikef10]

Conan and Russell are awesome together!

[@snakesruleLMR]

Conan talks to Russell like he would talk to a child xD "Russell, we'll have to talk about real things eventually." "Do we?" "Yes we do!"

[@WarPigs413]

Russell Brand is hilarious.

[@danielmoore7941]

Love Brand. Hes the biggest flirt in the west.

[@ameliabian3936]

Once in a while, I come back here for a russel brand marathon

[@dani.terese]

i laughed so hard watching this! russells interviews are NEVER boring, i love that you can always count on him to be entertained. i never watch conan, only watched this episode cuz russell was on, conan deals with his crazy random energy a lot better than most people who interview russell!

[@adrianloveslucius]

Gods, but he is right about our politeness. XD

[@vamanosninja4143]

Conan and Russell truly love one another. :D

[@z.b9972]

i really like how russell gets andy involved in the conversation, most other guests barely even look at him

[@crimsongate3248]

Russell's comical genius seeks no bound

[@lr4221]

I know all the conan and russell interviews word for word now. Im obsessed

[@nikhilpandey1305]

Russell Brand is such a brilliant creature to entertain isn't he

[@gizmonomono]

He gives Goldbloom a run for his money in terms of wierd an charming 😂

[@stphnq]

nothings better than this CONAN x BRAND Duo.

[@akshayyelmelwar1276]

"Never mind him" LOL!

[@trolatrolatrola]

This two gel so well together. Hilarious interview.

[@Snaakie83]

You should see him on Craig Ferguson

[@TheHSoko]

Love your openness and kindness Russell. 🙏🏼❤️🍃

[@Ciemon]

Once I had a dream about going to party but I found it dull so I thought I'd go on a dragon hunt. And so I did. I walked around the block and found a dragon's lair. I approached it when all of a sudden I realised I don't know how to kill it, so I hid while bringing my tablet out to google "How to kill a dragon that lives around my block..". The dragon saw me and I was terrified as he looked down own me (he was crouched over me). He then said "THat's an awful tablet you've got there. Why don't you come along and we'll get you a real one? I've heard the iPad 3 is a really good one!" Turns out he was a salesman... I was disappointed in the dragon's choice of career and left.

[@luminoustorus548]

that specific ass Google inquiry 😂

[@pash9956]

Let's let Russell do whatever he bloody wants to! Love him insanely!🌞

[@trinitybrown7732]

His accent is the cutest thing i like how he said Andy's name 1:26

[@BelleTolles]

These two together are 🔥

[@karenbogle]

He is a different kind and a force to be recokned with.

[@GerikDT]

That was a lovely comment to read, Miss Buck. I hope you have a great Easter!

[@Drexxaal]

'That's a Wednesday!' Honest appreciation of all beauty! I love him! 2:29 gushing like a school girl! Lovely! 💋

[@michaelasslimjim1256]

I have the same accent when I watch Conan on TBS.

[@rockclimberkeir]

What I love most about this interview is that, he was actually in the opening ceremony

[@rafaeldelacruz5291]

"It's nice that you've reminded us which one we're on". Better than a slap in the face hahaha

[@trishplusmama]

The water from Essex is really something else 😂

[@AguilarSquared]

I want Russell Brand to be my teacher. :(

[@needlessoptions]

Russell was talking about a DMT trip when he was on about what dreams should be like I swear.

[@MsBabylove11]

anthony-y probably but he has never tried it since he's been clean for 14+ years but I saw him have a long chat with Joe rogan on the issue, so I know he has discussed the effects!

[@zympan]

I just love this interview.

[@lizclegg7556]

Russell Brand is so funny here (although he was wrong about the Olympics, probably the best organised ever).

[@MargueriteTruckey]

love that he was then in the closing ceremony of said olympics lol the brits have a great sense of humor

[@jimmybernasconi9000]

'It's gonna be a right balls-up' is an unreal line. Adding that to the arsenal.

[@TheSuperSima]

pure genius! LOVE HIM

[@gabriell16bishop]

everything is so spontaneous and unscripted and yet they're so funny.. it's perfect andy, conan, and russell..

[@dexobj]

At first i thought he was doing some kind of impression but it seems this is really his real voice. I once read somewhere that there is a frequency range of voice one person will always find annoying. I believe today i found mine.

[@K777angel]

Dude I love Russell's outfit. Particularily his scarf! ;O

[@porpsi]

such a way with words, love it

[@juniorbmed]

Russell's always been a showman, he is playing to the American crowd who'll go crazy for a Brit!

[@pratapmishra5278]

Only Conan can match upto Russell's energy

[@dan11009]

"nevermind him" conans best joke in 10 years!

[@maxxpirk]

Conan need to do some remotes with Russell.

[@BennyOnZrouZ]

This guy has such good speach abilities, he should have a podcast

[@jhondepaz9914]

Best trio!

[@IdiotPolitics]

"Then we all sit down to a big pizza." Lmao, Andy is the best!

[@janroobrouck7760]

He's not even 'playing a drug addict' or 'pretending' to be anything. The man is only doing his best to be entertaining, because that's what you're supposed to do in a talk show that would otherwise be tedious and hollow.

[@DragonsFrogs]

Alex I couldn't agree more. I discovered him as a presenter and loved it, thought his books were brilliant, love his interviews, HATE his stand-up.

[@littlemissmello]

who's conan referring to when he stands up and says "never mind him" when brand says "what's going on in your booth?"? It felt like he was referring to someone specific

[@matthewbrooks2757]

He goes on tangents almost similar to Robin Williams

[@Seppeman753951]

Anyone noticed how the links to the 4 first videos on the side form a sort of Brand timeline?

[@goober4502]

i can't stop watching this... 6 times already... argh, if only he'd notice us!

[@k9nevienna]

I just love this guy

[@snottyxraygirl]

I love that! Noel & Russell together are just so....right! Love the Boosh!!!!!

[@lyomon9981]

Conan dealt very well with him ..he is Smart too

[@karlmuster263]

"Things are gonna catch fire, people are gonna be tripping over things, then it'll start raining, the queen will do a fart..." what a character.

[@cojopablo609]

loved the first episode of IT Crowd too! :P

[@tubeofyou8]

The coffee cup part was killer

[@alexbhood]

I'm not sure. It was on a talk show in the UK.

[@kimbam1282]

It will start raining, the queen will do a fart. He never gets old. Always has me laughing

[@karthikmanjunath1013]

Conan should be paid extra for talking to people like him. Well handled Conan!

[@pulpogaraje]

Jeez, a lot of the UK hate this guy? It seems literally everything out of his mouth is hysterical. I don't see the problem, personal life aside.

[@MsBabylove11]

William Barnes not all of us do but probably a lot that comment are those who write negative ones since those who Love him don't feel the need to comment as much!

[@Thedarkassassin88]

So all of Andy's dreams end with sitting down to a big pizza? Even nightmares?

[@musingsofajay387]

+Thedarkassassin88 yes, but those have pineapples on them

[@kansasgoldilocks]

This guy is so chaotic but really quick on his toes and witty. Conan almost doesn't know how to handle him. Almost.

[@streips]

I've always thought that Russell Brand and Weird Al Yankovic must be twin brothers separated at birth.

[@Sanhlami]

When I watch Russel Brand, I feel like i'm on drugs.

[@julia_bailone]

I can't stay in my sit watching him moving that much lol

[@ToRiHale]

And he was in the opening ceremony. Ahahah love this.

[@crizpy9119]

I've seen that. Do you know how long ago that was? Type in Russel Brand Life stories with Piers Morgan. He apologizes for that and says that he sees that he was wrong, that he was caught up in the moment. He acknowledges his mistake. In fact he has changed drastically since that time. Search up Russel Brand and the David Lynch foundation. He speaks of elevation of consciousness, his own spiritual growth and his seeing past the vanity of his own celebrity. Clearly you know much about him.

[@m_u_d_d_l_e3509]

If you guys like this you should watch him with Jimmy Carr and Noel Fielding! 😍

[@watevatube]

I couldnt imagine being in Conans chair and dealing with a guest like this......

[@Miurkha]

We all love Russell : ), we sure do

[@bob40179]

Am I the only one who literally laughed out loud at 1:31 when conan said 'yes that's how all your dreams end' after andy said about having pizza

[@MrRodlund]

no i drank milk when he said that and it all came out of my nose

[@BenPotts]

yes