Russell Brand Puts His Spin On The 12-Step Program

'Recovery: Freedom from Our Addictions' author Russell Brand gives Stephen his own interpretation of the 12-step recovery program for addicts.
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[@GenevieveThornton]

I don't know...others may dislike him and his thoughts on life and the way he moves about in his chair, but honestly, he's a breath of fresh air compared to every other celebrity on these shows. He offers something that provokes deep thought for the viewer that is game for it, not just blah blah blah.

[@Elephantstonica]

Genevieve Don't reckon. He spews half-remembered Shelley and seems to rage at things that don't necessarily need raging against, trying to wrap his fevered brain around his place and worth. Acquiescence to life and all it contains, isn't all that complex. It's a fleeting material gift, stop and take it in. To look for or demand more and reason to boot, is only naive greed.

[@cheeseandmore]

No, it's philosophical thinking -- and some peoples minds run at such speeds. No need to be insultling.

[@Enso.]

godscop999 if this isn't the most "le smart guy" comment I've ever read...

[@Elephantstonica]

Shellz Insulting him? You or yours? Don't reckon. As for philosophy, addiction and clarity I'd more than welcome a chin wag with him over a drink or other. I do find him amusing occasionally, his standup not so much and am in agreement with some of what he says and writes. Could discuss his lectures, written works and hear his take on a few topics. I.e. The Epicurean Paradox, a prime mover and whether one is necessary or not, Aquinas himself possibly disputing a causal chain as evidence to begin with, certain aspects of Buddhism, Stoicism, the worship of Daoist mediums (possible introduction to such), the effort in obtaining Chandu from poppy straw, withdrawal, putting his foot in it with Wossy (if he's up for it) and more.

[@staceywood4369]

Genevieve follow his KZbin channel- TREW News- podcast Under the Skin

[@SaintMu]

Damn, my boy Stephen came prepared lol If it was Fallon, he'd just be giggling frantically around his desk, wondering wtf going on

[@MrGreenAKAguci00]

Eaque Johnson Steven is one of the very few that actually can go toe to toe with Russell. He also knows how to actually engage him and show his interest in what matters to him.

[@jomontanee]

Eaque you don't need to put someone down to raise someone up. It's very UNCOOL. Colbert is always great with writers, thinkers but he fails miserably with stars, celebs etc. His interviews with them are bland and boring. But I love him the most when he interviews thinkers. Everybody has his or her own niche, I believe.

[@SaintMu]

Jo Montanee I didn't put anyone down to raise someone up, as you suggest. You extrapolated that from a simple 2-line comment, but that is your thinking, not mine. imo, THAT's what's uncool here. I never tried to rate Colbert higher than Fallon or anyone in general, I'm merely talking about this specific interview with Russell Brand, and joking that Fallon wouldn't do anywhere as good as this (which I assumed judging from past interviews with the two). In reality, I think Colbert is only good when he can be provocative/aggressive or show depth, he's never starstruck (to the point that I don't think he cares about Hollywood stars at all), so yeah his interviews with stars are flat and sometimes awkward, I never watch them anymore. But see, you're the one who's assuming that I'm trying to praise my favorite by belittling the others - you're the one making assumptions.

[@Tamashi88]

man if you think you didn't put Fallon down you need to re-read your first comment.

[@liberatethruexposure]

The whole interview sounds very scripted to me. I mean they both believe in what they were saying, but they definitely rehearsed it

[@ssilk2928]

"No-one really feels self-confident deep down because it's an artificial idea. Really, people aren't that worried about what you're doing or what you're saying, so you can drift around the world relatively anonymously: you must not feel persecuted and examined. Liberate yourself from that idea that people are watching you." - Russell Brand Once you realize no one really gives a shit about you, you can become the person you want to be without hesitation and fear.

[@liinu01]

thanks for that, great quote.

[@motazal-hyari692]

"Once you realize no one really gives a shit about you, you can become the person you want to be without hesitation and fear." not for all people

[@its_me_dave]

Also two thousand years of Christianity has left you feeling watched...

[@frankinsaneandmyrrh1202]

yes. I agree. "imaginary audience" is not an imaginary concept at all. Once I realized it I felt strangely very reassured.

[@celesteteacher3956]

@@franjk7114 this is true, but finding some liberation is the most noble activity

[@traviswysote2605]

Fucking love this guy. He's spot on about everything

[@tarsiusbancanus5279]

And he confuses dark matter with dark energy

[@turbonbc]

Its called being Awake :)

[@barryirlandi4217]

Travis Wysote his gender bender stuff is stupid... But he is often on the ball

[@HermitMoth]

Russel never disappoints

[@olapopawska8456]

gothmoth64 I liked the comment even before I listened to the interview, that's how confident in this I am haha

[@ssantiago5231]

Word

[@teeniebeenie8774]

love how he kicked mika's dum arse on that late nite chat show

[@annettejones8657]

gothmoth64 ii

[@razzberryfields1315]

That's what all the she's said 😘

[@garfunkle5447]

Russell is a delight to watch.

[@TheAtheistPriest]

This man's mind is sexier than he is... and he is one attractive man!

[@kellyusher1]

I would love to shag him and have him quote Shakespeare at the same time. he was great in the tempest and I love all his books including the children's book

[@jesidillon4593]

On point.

[@FreddyMolina-jinhound]

I'd like an uncensored version please.

[@jamesonjunky]

He said "Are you a bit fucked?" "Could ya not be fucked?" "Are you on your own gonna unfuck yourself?"

[@FreddyMolina-jinhound]

I know, I'd still like to hear and watch it uncensored.

[@PhilipAlexanderHassialis]

Well perhaps one of these days they could persuade Stephen to conduct some interviews whilst being "interviewed" by Graham.

[@rachaelcolman1639]

At 7 min 30 seconds heat says "Whose going to do it and what "_____" would you use. " can anyone fill in the blank for me lol

[@thethegreenmachine]

+rachael ray Yeah that's the one I can't figure out either.

[@KingSethMorton]

i highly recommend all of his books, if he'd been an author before becoming an actor he'd be widely respected for his prose

[@simetry6477]

He was an author prior to becoming an actor.

[@NJOverclocked]

Seth Morton Agreed I've read Revolution it's great

[@KingSethMorton]

well he became an actor when he was like 13 so I don't think that's true. His autobiographies all center around his acting career and he trained in acting for a decade so it was clearly always the focus of his early life. He began writing comedy skits for himself and friends, but that's not authoring. His first book, I believe, is My . Bookie Wook, a reflection on his break into hollywood

[@ThePatsyMusic]

stewart lee disagrees - i go with stewart lee. i still like russell brand tho.

[@zygmuntthecacaokakistocrat6589]

Oh bullshit. He's the most egregious self-promoter alive today, including the Kardashians

[@elkeve2742]

This was beautiful and brilliant. It's awesome to see Russells energy tempered a bit by someone who actually listens and challenges him, and it's equally awesome to see Stephen have a conversation where he's actually able to show his smarts and wisdom.

[@sarajamus]

Elke Ve My favorite interviews done by Colbert are usually with authors, intellectuals, political journalists, etc... Russel Brand is of course so multi faceted as a person that he is definitely not the average boring hollywood celebrity interview!

[@treehuggerdude4]

Yeah, I agree. They got on quite well. Colbert followed his logic and Brand seemed to like being taken seriously. Letterman used to make fun of brand (characterizing him as a wierdo) and Conan just didn't understand him at all (his sidekick does to some extent but the one who has to bring the laughs is Conan and he's usually disarmed by Brand.) So yea, Colbert did well.

[@timothy790110]

And how exactly was brand challenged by colbert?

[@gilhoi]

​@@sarajamus Colbert is the joke NOW

[@giovannadiaz1917]

came to laugh, left with a nihilist existencial crisis.

[@avedic]

Ha! I had literally the polar opposite experience. The latter first....the former after.

[@BrokenGodEnt]

My nihilist existential crisis was ended watching this.

[@SnailHatan]

If you were nihilistic, it wouldn’t be an existential crisis 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@giovannadiaz1917]

@@SnailHatan you must be fun at parties...

[@batlefieldproes]

@@giovannadiaz1917 and you next be magnificent at parties

[@homemzangado]

We really need a 3 hour long version of this.

[@thisutuber]

He made an excellent doc on Amy Winehouse, a friend.

[@kikifletcher3087]

Watch his 'under the skin' series on youtube. Brilliant.

[@nija1976]

It exists, Joe Rogan Experience

[@JellyBean-or1yw]

Russel Brand has an hour-long radio show once/week i think, & he invites intellectual guests. It is called "under the skin" & is available on youtube.

[@astralnight3493]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXbGYqSbeZyIh8U

[@EatinPaste]

It's so enjoyable to watch when someone can follow Russell.

[@ThePwebb]

Stephen is intelligent enough to follow, and respond to Russell. Craig Ferguson has the same demons of addiction and comedy running through him. Plus the intelligence. Everyone else is a difficult watch.

[@MsEagle20]

Russell and Stephen are both quite intelligent. Russell makes me piss myself sometimes and Stephen has some good moments too.

[@DuranmanX]

I must have accidentally stumbled on a "Big Questions With Even Bigger Stars" segment

[@tomsenft7434]

Adrian Duran are you a member of The Church of Brand?

[@altitudeillume6729]

BRAND CAN BE SO CHARMINGLY ENTERTAINING, OR HORRIBLY HONEST.

[@sccello]

Probably because it won't be as funny if the big questions get real answers and not jokes. Or if the guest is constantly outshining Stephen with the depth and quickness of his answers.

[@juancesarbueno754]

jajaja he accidentally stumbled una bocha de 10 con la ñata jajaa. He can´t stay sit

[@tarantulacollective]

That was awesome! You need to have russel brand on again and again

[@wendyknox-leet1034]

Gold2Crypto I

[@manjakwiej2986]

I think Russel brand is the best✌🏼

[@NecroticCadaver]

Finally, Colbert feeling comfortable in an interview. I love when celebs show their intelligence. These types of interviews really give Colbert the opportunity to shine.

[@CorwinFound]

Just now realized what a phenomenal interview Stephen is. Brand's interviews are always interesting but most often because the interviewer is so completely lost and gets steamrolled, which doesn't serve anyone. Stephen met Brand where he's at (and fuck knows where that exactly is) and pulled out an interesting and awesome and even informative interview. Btw, I love Brand, he's madly beautiful.

[@laurieeno2118]

"Madly beautiful ." Yes!

[@ponysart6078]

TOTALLY 👍

[@lsour8546]

For sure! For an Myers Briggs nerd like myself, seeing the magic of extroverted intuition being shared between an INFP and an ENTP is so fascinating.

[@anja7787]

Russell brand changed my life. He made me realize we are all in pain and are trying to escape pain through outlets: movies/going out, dining,social media, KZbin, sleep, food, drugs, gambling, alcohol, shopping. We can only get through pain by looking inside ourselves and being at peace without escaping to any distractions.

[@FAZman23]

Put Russell Brand in a room with Jim Carrey and record a documentary with B-roll to everything they discuss... if you can keep up.

[@mhidrissi]

Norm MacDonald interviewed Jim Carrey. Enjoy.

[@ayylmao4806]

mhidrissi and Russell Brand funnily enough

[@DeRockMedia]

I had this exact thought... although i might find it extremely enjoyable or utterly annoyed

[@markgigiel2722]

Wow. I would need to be high and then watch it in slow motion to keep up.

[@sammybeydoun226]

Faraz Hedayat lmfaooooooooooo

[@allybohannon8207]

03:28 - RUSSEL BRAND is shocked that a TV presenter is actually able to keep up and conversation and have insightful input

[@eheavensone]

That Russell is one amazing man and truly a survivor.

[@keyseyebrowscar]

Ayyyy he made Stephen laugh, I feel like most people can't achieve that! Also, thanks for reminding me of my ever lasting existential crisis.

[@markgigiel2722]

Oh, you have one too?

[@TheVancouverJatt]

I love Russell Brand

[@1nfinite3nd]

Brand is hilarious, intelligent and witty. Honestly one of the most underrated human beings ever...

[@AL-SH]

We missed you Mr. Brand!

[@TheArmouryOfficial]

Al H. He has a pretty good KZbin channel/podcast. trews news

[@Elephantstonica]

No we didn't. I don't cling, I partake on occasion. Life itself and all that comes with it, is plenty. To desire a creator, a purpose, or an afterlife seems to me nowt but selfish greed.

[@joermundgand]

Ahhh, Hollywood dispatched him to wilderness because he started saying bad things about crony capitalism and that just wouldn't do, watch the clip in which he humiliates Mika and see.

[@snitox]

I mean he does podcasts all the time

[@porculizador]

i don't he's a total ass

[@Raskolnikov32]

Every time he goes away he comes back even smarter than before; at this rate he'll be a super, philosopher genius at 70. Every time he goes away and comes back, I fall in love with the bugger all over again.

[@DembaiVT]

MORE INTERVIEWS LIKE THIS PLEASE.

[@Smurfetta5683]

Stephen Colbert!!! Please do some kind of internet special where you can have a much longer interview with Russell, you're one of the few people out there that can keep up with him in a conversation. This 8 mins was awesome!

[@coosoorlog]

Russell Brand is like Robin Williams' intellectual brother

[@Architek1]

A 21st century Bill Hicks is what I say.

[@audiotinker]

Robin Williams was a genius. I think better to say he's like his Britannique jumeau.

[@Roy-G-Biv]

clever

[@coosoorlog]

Yeah sorry to give the wrong impression here; I don't think Robin Williams was a dolt. He was a really smart well--read, sharp witted comedic innovator. Didn't mean to put him down here. I was more referring to his comedic persona in his appearances in these talk shows. I'm sure he could have talked about deep philosophic stuff and thrown around interesting quotes and dropping names but that was not his style.

[@yokie52]

On Russell Brand's sharpest day and Robin William's worst day...Brand doesn't stand an intellectual chance.

[@squirrelgray945]

Whoever titled this needs help. Such deep insights. Experiencing an existential crisis inside of 2 minutes on a comedy show was not expected. I normally skip celeb interviews yet I clicked this. Did some underlying force of good in the universe subtly influence me so I would see it? Is Russell Brand my new favorite celebrity and possibly Jesus reincarnated? Solid maybe.

[@Overcool]

That's serendipity for you ! Keep digging and there's a lot more to be uncovered. Have fun on the way :)

[@poozwonger]

You should definitely check his KZbin channel - his podcasts are particularly insightful!

[@wendygoodman333]

You ppl would accept any other jesus but jesus.....nonsense. The word of God already provided the ways of jesus and his holiness is not in this man....jesus is no joke and certainly not a confused searching man who is using profanity and showing signs of still being on drugs.smh

[@TheSimplyTreeApple]

smh, the ultimate remark of conceit provided on the internet. No wonder... you act just like your god.

[@TCt83067695]

Squirrel Gray why do they need help?

[@thomasblethyn9639]

that moment when you're distracted by youtube videos from GCSE revision then Russel Brand starts: "I am Ozymandias King of Kings" (this is one of my set poems)

[@coyoteazure6692]

"I'm continually asking myself." Yeah, there's a man who's been helped.

[@llabronco]

How can you not love Russell Brand?

[@jenniferalexandriaditclign6504]

Very easy....

[@isaymanalot]

Fuckers ^

[@gaby5254]

Russell Brand is a genius! Crazy AF but a genius!

[@zx7-rr486]

He is not a genius. To claim that he is is an insult to real geniuses.

[@jefferyhenderson6133]

If you ever seen the movie Rain Man, he has the same characteristic.. Smart guy

[@user-om9fw4ce4e]

I know a lot of ten letter words and can string them into sentences, I guess I'm a genius also........

[@wendyknox-leet1034]

Russell is my hero! So glad you had him on! Brilliant guest.

[@KevinRutkowski]

This is one of the those rare guests that can match wits with Stephen. Brand has a way of controlling and delivering an existential crisis. Usually the guest is the straight man, but in this case Colbert had to turn serious and address his big questions. Now we can go back to being bored and watching the latest celebrity skit.

[@jib14k]

Russell and Christoph waltz two of the rare awesome cases of proper banter with stephen

[@briankiernan7501]

I love the moment at 3:30 when Russell sees how truly smart Stephen is. Other hosts like Fallon and Kimmel wouldn't have anything more to contribute to a Russel Brand monologue but Stephen ping pongs some wisdom right back to him

[@Indiegaze]

I don't like his new-age religion bullshit, but damn...His charisma and way of talking is mesmerizing. He is like living poetry. He has more personality than 20 normal celebrities combined.

[@vmedia4009]

Why you don’t like his new age religion bullshit, is it because it doesn’t seem on its surface plausible. Or because you’re already a catholic or atheist so any new age religious celebration just seems like bullshit. I am only asking out of curiosity. I apologies if it seems like I’m calling you out

[@tiki_trash]

Do you mean that there are normal celebrities? Seriously?

[@cleanmarch]

It's not really new age... it's just unbound in a way that the western world has been unfamiliar to and sometimes purposefully disrespectful to..

[@BeausToyFarm]

I remember watching Russell in his very first job as a junior presenter on Celebrity Big Brother here in the UK on channel 4. He was as crazy then as he is now.

[@jimwilde]

@indiegaze I have heard his interviews described as a charisma bomb going off.

[@x.6940]

He is one of those whom I don't mind listening to them all the day long. Intelligent and so joyful to both listening and watching!

[@bethgrogan1853]

I really like that Stephen Colbert delved into the subject of the book more in-depth than just plugging it and saying what it's about then asking questions that are off-topic. He used the interview to ask Russell about the subject matter of the book, and how he came to his views on addiction. Most hosts will do a full interview and barely mention why the person is even on the show.

[@abstractswirls]

there is no doubt in my mind that Russell is a genius. seriously listen to his observations and analysis of humanity and spirituality. I'm so glad he's on TV using his celebrity platform to share these enlightened insights

[@camelshit-on-the-walls446]

What do we all have in common? That we all are unique.

[@BusterXXXL]

I am NOT unique!

[@marxman6035]

We are more alike than we are different

[@theCoffinSeller]

Funny thing is: On a philosophical level all of these answers are true for human beings.

[@sirJ1G]

You are not special. You're not a beautiful and unique snowflake. You're the same decaying organic matter as everything else. We're all part of the same compost heap. We're the all singing, all dancing crap of the world.

[@BusterXXXL]

Why are people hating so hard on snowflakes? Are you so proud of being samey-same sheeps just following the herd?

[@daviddavids4992]

He's so infectious. His spirit, personality... everything.

[@KolorMeyellow]

When you are intelligent and take substances and instead of becoming psychotic you unleash your inner genius.

[@lightuponlight6727]

so true.... Russell is very awake and a beautiful soul....

[@tennisdude52278]

You can be an intelligent person, not do drugs, and still be brilliant. Your comment is really fucked up because it encourages smart people to do drugs and ruin their lives.

[@LizzyRants]

tennisdude52278 she's not encouraging anyone to take drugs. People take drugs without encouragement every day. Russell is one of the few who came out better on the other end of addiction. He learned some valuable lessons and he probably wouldn't be who he is if he hadn't gone through that dark period in his life. There's no crime in pointing that out.

[@pseudonayme7717]

tennisdude As opposed to all those dumb people taking drugs? They don't matter to you? I don't know what's worse, your comment or it's 5 thumbs in an hour.

[@stormwatcher59]

Lizzy, thank you for explaining it so well...

[@relatv216]

I need this man’s reading list.

[@edwincolon9072]

relatv216 same 😂

[@picketfence2028]

Love Russell Brand. He's changed me life!

[@orikakuli]

Colbert is the one and only guy that i see was very relaxed around Russell. welldone!

[@RingoBars]

One of my favorite interviews thus far, and I love almost all of em’!

[@pbentesio]

Russel's breakdowns are more philosophical than many philosophers, damn.

[@jenmuller7684]

This was an amazing interview!

[@ljclark2177]

Russell and Stephen! HAD to watch this! Two of my favourites! And Russell was his usual interesting, authentic, intelligent self! I love you Russell!

[@jackegan9947]

One of the most engaging and important conversations I've heard in a long time

[@SARGIEAN]

I was pleasantly surprised by how much I like Russell in this interview. Changed my opinion of him.

[@maisonseasons]

He is the most intelligent and incredible guest ever

[@rockytekkel406]

Adam van den Bergh Slim ? Hm. Kan je blijkbaar van jou niet zeggen. Wel grappig om te zien dat zo'n zelfingenomen stuk stront als Brand ook nog fans heeft. Maar dat zegt m.i. meer over jou dan over hem.....

[@briangreen6602]

He talks bollocks with flowery words to fool people .

[@AnonymousUser77254]

Rocky Tekkel Ek stem saam. Mense baseer hulle persepsie van iemand se intelligensie op hoe hulle praat en stop nie vir een oomblik om te dink oor wat hulle sê nie. Brand is 'n moroon.

[@rockytekkel406]

Sybrand Botes Ik nie afrikaans spreek nie .....

[@stanleyyelnats6592]

You do realize that Neil Degrasse Tyson has been a guest on multiple occasions, right?..

[@SANTANAMNSTR]

He's brilliant and it's refreshing to witness a conversation between 2 people that are intellectually matched. Wished the conversation was longer.

[@speakeasyentertainment2554]

Two of my favorite people, truly a great interview.

[@rachelsutherland-allain3655]

He is so fun to watch. I always love when people realize how smart he is, and that he has insulted them in a hilarious and genius way! Something sexy about him, his intelligence I think. 👏🏼😻

[@freetheturtlesplease]

What a beautiful conversation :)

[@NORLateCrew]

haha i love this dude, always refreshing having him as a guest. He defnitely needs to come back again Stephen!!!

[@miahleissa9599]

Thatnks, Stephen. Great show. Love you and love Rusell, too...great treat! :) and right when I sorely needed a laugh!

[@juliaconnell]

love love LOVE Russell Brand ♥

[@jackegan9947]

Best russel brand interview I've seen curious to find more

[@yazr1712]

Such a wonderful soul.

[@shurikenrasengon7]

Stephen done so well with Russel. Really impressed!!

[@DabIMON]

I love this guy!

[@mrmikef10]

Russell would've been a great Wonka!

[@lucialopezgonzalez885]

This has been one of my favoutite interviews

[@HedyNAt]

Two of my favorite people in one place! ❤️

[@lemonielala3080]

Just... wow. Imagine the labyrinth of his mind and living there. 🤔😲

[@greymouser8659]

The first level is set aside entirely for sociopathy. :/

[@vanessamoura9542]

Lemonie Lala you’ve read my mind!

[@S9RiDeRs]

i wanna see Russell brand and Jim Carry have a conversation

[@vcalblas]

I'm a huge fan of Brother Theodore (anyone else out there who remembers him?), and these conversations between Russell Brand and Stephen remind me of Theodore's visits to David Letterman in the 80s. Brilliant stuff.

[@RonaldMondesir]

He is poetry in motion

[@serenitys531]

Russel is a very smart man... 😚💐

[@lightuponlight6727]

Amen Russell! Amen brother....... thanks for spreading the message of Oneness.

[@lephant5]

Russy looks like he is seeing EVERYTHING for the first time.... with clear eyes!!! I LOVE HIM!!!! and Colbert!!!!!

[@klodeenify5664]

:-D GREAT!! SO cool to see him on Stephen's show! Can never forget those steps now!

[@AsFewFalseThingsAsPossible]

Any biologist can tell you we crave connection. Evolution demands it of social species.

[@newonevery740]

AsFewFalseThingsAsPossible Nope we don't need it as an evolutionary trait That is where Darwinian evolution fails

[@scottmarshall1414]

The point that addictions come from our craving for connection is well argued for in Szalavitz, M. (2016). Unbroken Brain: A Revolutionary New Way of Understanding Addiction. New York, NY: St. Martin’s Press. There's quite a bit of evidence that addictions come from loneliness.

[@kohlinoor]

You're right. Also depression, trauma and a myriad of other psychological issues.

[@poly.morphine]

Read the literature or walk into any AA/NA meeting and you'll find out that using doesn't cause addiction, addiction causes using - using is but a symptom of addiction. The root of it lies in myriad of other possibilities. The only difference between a heroin addiction and an addiction to money is that the former leads you directly to rock bottom, while the latter will give you "success," although keep you *just as* spiritually sick as a heroin addiction. The only reason addicts get single out and shit on is because their particular addiction is so much more destructive, however it is really no different than anyone else's. There are more broken people walking around that have no idea what is wrong with them then there are heroin addicts. Realizing I was an addict was one of the best things that ever happened to me because it taught me to understand myself better than most people ever will. Most people dont have the luxury of hitting rock bottom, getting that wake up call, and changing their lives.

[@TheDiagnoser]

there's lust and love. Lust are temptations like sex, drugs and money and love is something that uplifts you. Everybody has both like the devil on one shoulder and the angel on the other lol. Addiction is lusty that can come from a lack of love I'm not sure. These are things that come to mind when you meditate. This is why I think meditation is important or praying if you're religious.

[@MaoTseFunkadelic]

I am always caught between enjoying Russel Brand and finding him insufferable.

[@indiefruit]

So do we all, and I'm a big fan. Listen to his podcast, his friends take him down a peg when he goes off on one.

[@Zach-ps8hv]

Join. The. Group. ;)

[@emercycrite]

I tend to vacillate more towards the 'insufferable' camp.

[@DeRockMedia]

thats how i feel about Max Landis sometimes.

[@lockergr]

Joshua Hamilton Thanks for this tip!

[@notMessing]

What a genius RB is - awesome beautiful spirit! ❤

[@Q.Q.]

Fantastic. Stephen, I would wager, in a vast, unending sea of suffocating convention, hungers for these unexpected gems of profundity.

[@katieg.theibert1519]

I love you Russell Brand keeping it real. 100%%

[@TicTocRobotSnot]

I've never seen anyone so eloquently wrangle the flittering mind of Russell Brand the way Colbert does here.

[@edwincolon9072]

TicToc RobotSnot it’s not easy to do either. Colbert is a very intelligent man, just wish he wouldn’t dedicate his show to so much anti-trump propaganda

[@miahleissa9599]

great video....as always. ty. I just ordered this book and am quite looking fwd to reading it. Mr. Brand is brilliant in so many ways, and I have an inkling he can help this old lady with her addictions. We'll see! but I do have faith here. lol Thanks for all the smiles you guys. Love you, Stephen! Shine on! :)

[@youuuuu10]

Great interview ! Hands down !

[@lalaaddas6363]

Stephen I love how you tried to do your research so you wouldn't look like a douche..you tried, but I think Russel is a little beyond our realm, he's on another level!!! Love you both!!!

[@BettyBonkers]

Imma just stay down here worrying about tiddly winks. I'm not smart enough for this.

[@wendyknox-leet1034]

What a man, what a message, genius

[@snezray2324]

I love Russell Brand!!!!! I just can’t get enough of him

[@bobjones6366]

2:52 I will say I can pretty strongly agree with him on this. 3:29 Also very good. 4:15 I know he's being funny, but he's also partly serious. Monks aren't dressing as monks to announce themselves. It's not a boastful thing.

[@smith3696]

Exactly! and the frivality and vanity associated with regular clothes could be what stimulates such piss warm intellectual engagement during 'everyday conversation'

[@BartSimpson-jd2vs]

Some monks do....

[@prakashrao3607]

Great Interview!

[@andreacollins3204]

I adore this genius of a creature!! Been watching him since he was of his head doing mtv jobs and to watch the ma n he has become and read his books it gives me hope

[@ataki11]

So good to see the positive energy of Russell Brand

[@ryanseitz1970]

Stephen's knowledge of the universe really impressed me. I know about what he said, but thats because Im a loser who spends way too much time watching youtube astronomy videos....I dunno how a successful person knows about them...

[@iandennis1]

Meet The UK's new ambassador to The UN

[@indiefruit]

I love Russell, but please don't encourage him

[@rain.enthusiast]

I wanted this interview to keep going so bad, russell is such an interesting soul

[@alexsynan1347]

Thank you for having russell! Some actual deep talk for a talk show, and his 12 steps are much more empowering than the originals hahaha

[@subhajitdeysarkar9724]

So this is his sober form? I would love to see what he was like when he's high.

[@brankin421]

I'm willing to bet that he would have been a lot less interesting.

[@thenattyg3]

Subhajit Deysarkar get him to the Greek

[@thenattyg3]

or his more serious side, his political webisode series

[@kloggmonkey]

he worked at mtv and also had a show called re:brand while on heroin. you can find it on youtube.

[@subhajitdeysarkar9724]

This guy is amazing. I had seen him in a few very mediocre movies. I never realized he was this witty.

[@linengray]

I love me some Brand.

[@goltakasra]

I love how Stephen can tailor himself to his guests' personas.

[@lauradeeisme]

That was a brilliant monologue lol. What an artist