Russell Brand Shows MSNBC [HD] How a Guest Should be Interviewed

Russell Brand's hilarious appearance on MSNBC [HD] Morning Joe. Copyright MSNBC. Posting to demonstrate the high quality HD Video that media monkeybiz offers to clients.

[@dfisk79]

“Is this what you all do for a living?” Best part.

[@matthewhohenbery2287]

@@DIZAZZO MSNBC is a joke

[@hid9072]

Agreed!!! 🤣

[@aissamghesmoune3381]

I couldn't agree more with ya.

[@patrickm1413]

Better then she's a shaft grasper?

[@Dan-ch8kv]

He knows what he’s doing. And he knows the kind of people they are.

[@Jado5150]

That was an absolute masterclass of how to make someone look stupid. They tried to dismiss him and anything he says in his show by constantly referring to what he was wearing and his accent, he took over their show and made them look entirely redundant but still came off as friendly and hilarious and they didn't have a clue what he did. Genius.

[@justthatgirl-ct4jo]

I would have walked off stage. I couldn't match that. I wouldn't have started off being rude to begin with, but if my co-hosts put me in that situation, I'm going to let him go ahead humiliate them. I seriously felt the embarrassment and they deserved every bit of it.

[@LoveandButter]

They were already stupid and just got stupider. They did not do their homework in order to respectfully interview Mr. Brand. Mika looked, at the end, sexually flustered and aroused!

[@rossdempsey726]

@@justthatgirl-ct4jo and that is why you don't have a career like Russell lol

[@jimmorrison4ever529]

You guys are being weird. This isn't some, "genius," think-piece on how to monopolize a conversation into one's own hamster wheel. That's your ego talking, and also your love of, "sticking-it-to-the-man." Since you're not celebrities and have bosses, family, and co-workers above you bossing you around all day, you idolize opinionated celebrities that make it appear like they're really creatively telling it like it is to other people. He's nothing more than a man with an opinion. This is the epitome of, "man-splaning," every single topic that exists. If anything, he's just simply annoying and a real-life Captain Jack Sparrow...

[@jstu8]

One anchor not only didn't know who he was but pointed it out and the other referred to him as "William" and then "Willy." Lol, you had one job...

[@GeeeEmmm]

This is honestly the greatest interview I've ever seen. He turns these three into bumbling morons without breaking a sweat. They completely underestimated him and paid the price.

[@ecaldwell9]

Yeah, & notice the British lady in orange dress is so much more composed than the American lady in blue dress. I’m glad he corrected her! Now! Maybe people have some idea what us blacks go thru!

[@riggz5496]

@@ecaldwell9was the British Lady the one calling him Willy?

[@Billfish57]

They were morons long before Russell showed up, he just exposed them for the empty headed clowns they are. They are able to hide that fact and get by the same way all the "news" actors do these days, by constantly reading something that was written for them. This is a great example of a typical comedian being far smarter and more aware then news clowns.

[@aba9939]

He is pretty much the GOAT at this. You can maybe put someone like sacha baron cohen close, but not at Russells level.

[@adamnilsson566]

Honestly, before Russell even said his first word, I wondered who these bumbling morons were, so he kinda had his work cut out for him. 😂

[@brodieGT]

"Oh, well, thank you for your casual objectification!" Had me ROLLING 🤣😂

[@robalanis]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@weedyp]

Me too 😂.....The best comedians are really smart and id be surprised if she even understood what he meant by that. 😂

[@Dirtydreamer2023]

Yes!

[@mercRus]

He's as close as we'll get to a real-life Jack Sparrow

[@aaronsoutherland3888]

Good comparison lov

[@mohamadberjawi846]

Johnny depp is jack sparrow in real life

[@Dyld0]

I have thought this for so long!!

[@al112v4]

Minus treating women badly.

[@mohamadberjawi846]

@@al112v4 he didn't, but everyone is free to believe what they want.

[@chrisjohnssolarcross]

It's like a sober dude just walked into a room of stoned teenagers.

[@Themusicbiz]

This is the best description

[@-solidsnake-]

Nah it’s more like a smart hippie disarms some squares

[@JoshyJoshyWoo]

@@-solidsnake- ratio disagrees

[@casaMN]

Omg- YES!

[@KnightBanditRider]

He outwits them in every aspect.

[@jamesblunt006]

He played nice for the first 6 minutes, then dismantled their entire news show and superficial b*llsh*t mentality in less than 180 seconds. Legend.

[@ShonV07]

I've just run across this today. This is amazing. I can imagine the producers SCREAMING in their ear. This is how to properly put people in their place.

[@ministryoftruth1451]

"Is this what you do for a living?" Nailed it!

[@cdot2586]

IKR!!

[@ShantinooO]

“Who is willie?” 😂

[@alextorres1038]

I literally explode with that in a "daaaaaaamn" but he goes out friendly immediately, the guy is a master.

[@hagestad]

Mika is doing disinformation for a living. Its her family trade. BTW her father was one of the most powerful man in USA. Certainly more powerful than most presidents. If you doubt government is running TV well.

[@frankmoore7292]

Sorry Russ ole boy, there are just not enough pronouns in British English.

[@diane7912]

He's hysterical. He realized right from the beginning that these talking heads were not respecting him. I love the way he turned the tables on them. Good for him. He's Brilliant.

[@1jamerton]

Yep

[@xavierrobinson9126]

Literally from the get-go when she said “so I’m told”. You could see him decide to have some ruthless fun from that point on.

[@plantbasedavid]

Yes, they treat him like a prop or a gag instead of a human being

[@rloveution9]

If we all could be like that when it’s time :)

[@diane7912]

@@rloveution9 so true. If only.

[@jama3335]

“You got hair like princess Dianna…when she was alive, I’m not trying to be offensive” 😂

[@woodandwandco]

"This is a hotbed of neurosis and psychosis. Oh my word, I'm grateful to be here." Russell can say so much that pierces so very deep with so few words. His body language is more articulate than any I've seen, and his ability to reflect the projectiles being tossed at him with such a graceful attitude is why I think he transcends being a comedian and would more accurately be described as a self-aware, conscious being drifting through the cesspool of insanity with a sense of wonder. Thank you for continuing to stand up to their indoctrination.

[@AlOfNorway]

You captured his entire being using just words, too. It takes a master to see a master. I absolutely agree.

[@Alderney2003]

I totally agree and must add how articulate you are also.

[@gunman462]

His natural Genius is the key component and coming from humble junkie beginnings keeps him humble and kind to those who deserve it.

[@paulmow3024]

He’s smart as fuck they can’t even handle it lmao

[@PStewart28]

They're so American it's embarrassing

[@Igor-KB]

@@PStewart28 LOL

[@lalo38th41]

How is he smart?

[@Igor-KB]

@@lalo38th41 have u watched the video?

[@lalo38th41]

@@Igor-KB yes he's arrogant and stupid.

[@LeSageLeWillow]

Ive never seen someone so quickly absolutely take control of a situation. He's good. Real good.

[@buttmuncher9030]

He even tried to let them take the reins again and they failed 😂

[@LeSageLeWillow]

@@buttmuncher9030 He ALLOWED them to do their show lmao

[@monztamack]

It’s called confidence, that comes included when you gain wisdom and knowledge

[@littlebrayutd]

Fucking hell.,, how the fuck did she get a job on TV,,, that's what we're up against, Un informed robots handed scrips to read,, Go off script, she doest no what to say, can't even banter like most Americans can't.,, there banter and comedy is weird man,,,, wtf is going on

[@itsme5624]

I find it funny how he tells them just how bad they’re at their jobs and they just laugh it off.

[@michaelhodgeofficial]

Russel’s elocution and poise coupled with his laid back manner was a world class display of effective communicative leadership.

[@natejohnson574]

I love how he realizes the interview is a joke right from the beginning. So he turns the interview into a joke 😂

[@ras2561]

“Tact is the ability to tell someone to go to hell in such a way that they look forward to the trip.” -Winston Churchill I think Russ did just that.

[@davidbirkes7308]

I'm having a conversation In another thread and I'm stealing this, thank you 😊.

[@stopandsmelltheroses104]

I’m watching this again. Love that quote 😎

[@guests5863]

Have you ever heard what they say in the south? "bless your heart" same thing 😂

[@chisomomazyopa3528]

Had to take it to 1k likes

[@jeffjefferson3364]

Yea he showed them up to be the arseholes they are while being charming about it.

[@WERK-FORCE]

After criticizing him showing chest hair; “be careful! That’s a low cut dress!” 😂 so many good comebacks here. I absolutely adore how he navigates rudeness.

[@allenforbus9020]

Frickin awesome & right to their faces… All I can say is let Russel begin with the lessons of politeness!!! Hell ya!!!

[@CallMobDuty]

He apart of secret society though....

[@allenforbus9020]

@@CallMobDuty Many people are, although no one I know is, but if I did it wouldn’t be a secret society would it!

[@CallMobDuty]

@@allenforbus9020 Tupac didn't make songs killilmunati for nothing

[@EPICSOUNDTRAX]

Both women were sexually attracted to him. Women addore chest hair it turns them on. From that point on they were little bitches under his male sexual power. You missed the entire situation They were so sexually aroused they though in their heads that is so obvious they had to cover it up with stupidity. Just like teen girls when they are really attracted to a guy they cannot hide it Watch the video again and you will notice it.

[@Grushdevah]

Man's a legend for getting Mika Brzezinski flustered. 10 years later and they're trying to destroy him.

[@victorianwhovian]

And rightly so. He’s a horrible man.

[@southlondon86]

A legend who sexually assaulted a 16 yr old girl when he was 30. Absolute legend

[@rorz999]

​@@southlondon86how did he 'assault' her? It was a consensual relationship with no criminal charges alleged or otherwise

[@southlondon86]

@@rorz999 Did u see the documentary, sir?

[@RosieHarp]

@@southlondon86I did, it was a pile of bilge. Faceless allegations backed up by heavily edited excerpts from his stand up shows being presented as 'evidence' 😆😆 I laughed most of the way through it.

[@pretzeltime3900]

It doesn’t matter how many times I watch this segment, Russell Brand makes me laugh hysterically as he takes down all three of these TV clowns! Lol😂😂😂

[@kyffhazard6823]

Absolutely fascinating. He introduced chaos into their system and rearranged it into an order of his pacing, without missing a beat. He's good.

[@schmidtythekidd]

Sounds like the orange man.

[@amandafavreau9881]

Omg, so good

[@jasonhowell7102]

@@schmidtythekidd who’s the orange men

[@americanjoe5486]

@@jasonhowell7102 good try Jason but if you're that ignorant of the process then you don't have any right to even say anything

[@jasonhowell7102]

@@americanjoe5486 still doesn’t answer the question....” WHO ARE THE ORANGE MAN?” If you are done with your insults, someone is asking a legit question. Either you don’t know or you just want to stir up mess.

[@nomimalone7520]

"Is this what you do for a living?" - Absolute gold.

[@thomasmcbrearty799]

😭😭😭

[@christopherroanhorse223]

True, we need Brand new news! MSNBC sucks!

[@itsme.D]

brilliant.

[@nomimalone7520]

@@christopherroanhorse223 could be worse. Fox News and OAN are just lies and regurgitated garbage.

[@apollo2426]

@@nomimalone7520 Literally every single established news/media organization pushes lies and regurgitated garbage, it isn't just Fox and OAN that participates in false coverage and misleading stories/agenda pushing.

[@Animagiko]

“You are ovulating” - This guy is a genius😂😂😂

[@brianjones2891]

i don't think anyone else caught that. "You're ovulating. Okay, We're ready, my job is done here."

[@timgallivan3749]

The kindness on his face at 4:10 after being mildly annoyed says a lot about him. He realizes they only know what they know and instead of irritation, shows compassion.

[@WarFilmStudios]

The way Russell controls a room is incredible.

[@jameson566]

Reminds me of Howard Stern when he does interviews. He just controls it from the moment it begins.

[@401RISaint]

Pay attention to the small details. He reads a room immediately, and becomes what is unnatural, or uncomfortable to them.

[@richdb3800]

@@jameson566 Howard Sterns a bit of an idiot.

[@drowninginkerosene9897]

Russell for president!!!!!

[@richdb3800]

@@drowninginkerosene9897 He wouldn't want to become a corrupted lying muppet, he does not believe in neither politics or presidencies.

[@llcoolmartine]

Highly intelligent human being lecturing pre-programmed robots.

[@hollismallory2757]

That should be the title of this video 👍

[@RaxLakhani]

👆🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 🧠💪🏿🤖🤖🤖

[@GodWasAnAlien]

He actually gives them this look @ 1:35 that says it all... "you poor, pitiful creatures" XD

[@mikedeee6968]

Yes!!

[@twotatanka5396]

So aware. They weren’t readdyyy

[@magsteel9891]

The way he dismantled them and took over the show was impressive. They lost all composure and professionalism and were reduced to babbling. Mika looked like she was a nervous intern on her first day at work. It was awesome

[@irenemax3574]

“Thank you for your casual objectivisation. I’m glad it was positive for you.” “It was very positive😂, thank you.” 😂

[@timhanline7435]

"She's ovulating. My job is done here." Brilliant.

[@noodlessoul8356]

What a punchline

[@yengsabio5315]

He pinned it! Lots'a love, cheers, & Mabuhay, from tropical Philippines!

[@weedyp]

Brand, 'You're ovulating!' Ovulating female host, 'I'm ovulating, oh my god! ` 😂😂😂

[@victorcamargo8746]

Russell destroys their rudeness gracefully by using his wits, vocabulary and charisma. They had it coming from the very beginning

[@DrSpaceman69]

so satisfying

[@rc-dk6by]

Because they thought he was going to be a clown to have on for entertainment, us brits are very different from Americans

[@gerryortiz7276]

@@rc-dk6by He is the greatest..excuse me Russell Brand is the greatest thing to come out of the UK since the Beatles.

[@jaygee4569]

This is mastery. Even the losers of this bout walk away feeling somehow energized

[@timexyemerald6290]

@@rc-dk6by i didn't know being a brit makes you become as charismatic and smart as Russel. stop trying to patronize on the mans genius

[@dylak4560]

Wow. He was just effortlessly juggling with their brains. I've never seen someone take over a situation so well.

[@catrionabell3374]

The look the blue lady gives him when she's says 'I'm.. alright'

[@alexmurphy5289]

God he’s so confident in his own skin, really inspiring honestly

[@TheToxicTank]

Somewhat easy to do when Americans love the sound of your voice and are more hooked on your look than the meaning of your words.

[@PunkMartyr]

Meh hes on adderall or percs and a f ton of them. Jmo

[@leonardodimafia3420]

Good point Alex

[@noahachrem]

Blu Halo no he actually has been sober for a long time

[@RobertoRodriguez-rg4qo]

His projected confidence comes from am insecurity about people not taking him seriously

[@SP-ny1fk]

"If you want to tell people the truth, make them laugh, otherwise they'll kill you." - Oscar Wilde

[@mr.authentic2505]

Brilliant quote bty thanks.

[@originalyou4069]

Gonna remember this one!! 👏👍

[@mr.authentic2505]

@@originalyou4069 you should and so should I. Lol

[@EmptyMirrorMindful]

Awesome quote. Saving that one.

[@mikotv4239]

Sounds weak

[@simontills7090]

Brand is a brilliant guy, in his own unique way, and in a much higher league than those clods. He cut them so well that they didn't even realize that they were bleeding.

[@RosieHarp]

Clods ....... great word Vacuous yanks is another 😆

[@memyselfandIisalligotintheend]

I've never ever seen Mika behaving this way. Wow

[@Dende700]

Russ is an legend , never seen someone destroy a rude person so effortlessly, the way he used casual humor and always keeping a smile is world class. I need to learn from thins

[@michaelstewart3895]

This is not something one learns. You just gotta have it

[@potet94]

@@michaelstewart3895 If you already have charisma, you can still learn to keep your cool in these situations.

[@VincesInHocSigno]

Not a chance

[@emmanuelmicron3685]

It was studied by several youtubers Epic rampage indeed 💪

[@Moreno2774]

He ? Stop being so rude mate, " the way Russell used casual"

[@jessyfretz5800]

"You're talking about me as if I'm not here and as if I'm an extra-terrestrial". Note the crew laughing.

[@pineapplaplatypotamus]

Prescient

[@irenemax3574]

“This is a hotbed of neurosis and psychosis. And I’m grateful to be here.” 😂

[@Donna55959]

Russell Brand is such an example of being kind, intelligent and thoughtful and never putting up with anyone else's bullshit.

[@sqwippysquishy5287]

He roasted them to their face without them even realizing. What a legend Wow I’ve never had a top comment and I’ve been watching KZbin since the =3 days I’m honored

[@marky-marks]

🤣🤣

[@cavvieira]

I think they did realize but they doubled down to unsuccessfully save face.

[@depalma1726]

He got everyone ! Lmao

[@LeMayJoseph]

I adore Russell Brand.

[@kristianjohnson8787]

If you think that was legendary, have you seen Jon Stewart on Crossfire? This was good. I love Russel Brand. I’m not a Jon Stewart fan, yet his Crossfire appearance was absolutely amazing. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3e0d3VrjtV3kKc

[@gabebolton4604]

“America, you’re going to be okay.. these are your trusted anchors…” he is worried as we all should be.

[@angelaizen2231]

"Im sure they're normally good at their job" 😭😂

[@carlodave9]

Deep thinkers all. And clearly NOT so dripping horny for a guest that they become incapable of coherent speech.

[@nathanford1201]

Russel* not He lol

[@littlebrayutd]

Scary isn't it, fear for usa in next 20 yrs,, something drastic, civil war is coming, to many dumb people in places of influence,,,,, its going be messy seriously,,, if your reading this in 2040,, I told you so,,

[@gabebolton4604]

@@littlebrayutd the scary thing is, this video was 8 years ago and you can still apply it to today.

[@Craigjackson12]

Man how can you not just absolutely love Russel Brand. What a wonderful human being

[@bilalafridi4721]

This show is just a master piece. I can't imagine such a show without scripting and take hundreds of shots before making it this perfect. This show is one of the reasons I have the most respect for Russell Brand.

[@marcellclark7930]

Welp guess the "paid actors in the back" stopped watching Brand enough to go back to their jobs ^^😂😂😂

[@JBo77]

What?

[@JBo77]

Bot for sure

[@DominionAdams]

How embarrassing. He totally Owned them on their own show. He is a legend.

[@RASECALDERON]

The way he controlled a hands down cringeworrthy situation with his ruthless wit and humor and turned it into a satirical skit is just flawless.

[@wishinkansai]

This is why you don't tangle with a comedian, especially with one that is that quick, confident, witty and charming. He just effortlessly mopped the floor with those 3 clowns. 🤣🤣🤣

[@z0mbiepool]

I love this. I never realized how awesome this is. Not fake at all. I wish all celebrities would act like themselves.

[@chrisbanbury]

"I'm not locked in here with you. You're locked in here with me." Willy Brand

[@mikeyygriffin]

Damn what a comment, great referencing!!

[@JB-pj1ey]

You have officially won the internet with this comment. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@indianacones5815]

This really deserves more likes mate. Brilliant

[@KidCrayon]

Easily the best comment in here

[@PaulAVelceaVSC]

Hahahahah

[@jasontorrens626]

This is an adult being interviewed by spoiled children.

[@throwdownthenhoedown9074]

or, a non-american being interviewed by americans.

[@aspromonte5179]

@@throwdownthenhoedown9074 What's that supposed to mean?

[@karlosborne8723]

@@aspromonte5179 That americans are children 👶

[@aspromonte5179]

@@karlosborne8723 Says the person who generalizes about an entire group of people. I'm not even going to say anything, the action speaks for itself.

[@kickedinthecalfbyacow7549]

I don’t think you understand who Russel Brand is, he is like Peter Pan, an eternal child even though he’s fifty years old

[@darkheart5757]

The fact he did their outro for them makes me die everytime 😂

[@Brickshu]

A living legend !!

[@yeahno1016]

This really shows how absolutely fake our world is. Back to you Ted

[@ItBeYourOwn]

They were so sickeningly vapid.

[@tedbrown1975]

Hi I’m Ted

[@ComeBackKid1]

Not the world, just the English speaking countries.

[@davidgunther1282]

He basically ate them for breakfast from beginning to end. They are totally out of their league.

[@TokyoKazama]

Best part is they are too stupid to realise what he did. They finished that interview feeling more confused than anything.

[@ralphholiman7401]

@@TokyoKazama They actually almost looked scared about halfway through. Of what, I can't imagine. Other than they probably knew by then that they were looking like idiots.

[@feliciakidd9358]

🤣🤣

[@CustomCommander1980]

He’s so smart and well spoken.

[@raymondchavez3061]

I first saw Russell in movies and thought that he was hilarious, and after actually listening to him speak, I’m come to find out that Russell Brand is an extremely intelligent individual. “This this what you do for a living.” Complete owned this interview and I have so much more respect.

[@MissCandyK]

They're trying to patronise him from the start. They deserve it.

[@annabanana8625]

Is this what u do for a living .... Takes over shows them how it's done and teaches em manners at same time 🤣🤣🤣

[@redbaron3555]

he destroyed them and I loved every second of it.😂

[@jerelischable]

“Just a little casual objectification”

[@musk2494]

Absolutely. Show respect get respect.

[@ananamu2248]

You know it occurred to me ,they had no idea how artificial the interviewers were ....they have very little communication skill and were more intent on pretending they were smart than aware of what there job entailed .....hard to believe ...note to self ,never go on American TV with more than one interviewer ...ugh

[@flugmodus9214]

“Thank you for your casual objectification”😂 “is this what you all do for a living”…brutal and brilliant

[@amccann99]

Amazing how he can take over a room, love him and his podcasts.

[@LoneWolfCrooner]

I hope and pray for you, Russell. Sending you love and support from NZ 🎉🎉

[@micahclawrence]

Russell chooses honesty over everything. It's why he has no fear

[@KeyKeyJournals]

“Be carful, that’s a low cut dress, I’m only flesh and blood, I’ve got instincts Now tell me what you need to know!”🤣🤣🤣🤣I wish everyone was this honest!

[@pierrechildress8875]

Every wise person tells us to 'be yourself' or 'to thine own self be true' w/out explaining that the first step in that journey is understanding and admitting your weaknesses. Mr Brand's strikes me as someone who had the honesty to do that, and so much more.

[@ITILII]

When you tell the truth you don't need to remember or make up lies.....which is how the fake news aholes operate....ok time to listen to Don Henley's Dirty Laundry again !

[@gunman462]

He is also clearly a genius

[@bluneptune89]

I absolutely hate how the blonde woman insults him repeatedly and then all of a sudden switches to acting like a nervous victim when he matches her energy. It reminds me of someone I know and drives me crazy.

[@halfassranch8363]

Yeah I agree, she was offended and scared when he mirrored her behavior. She likes to be in charge and is used to getting her way. The way she kinda slinked away in the chair was satisfying.

[@pyre_flies]

Yep-they know exactly what they’re doing too

[@TheGiantMidget]

She was turned on

[@baijuthomas3716]

Some people are intimidated when they meet people who are open and don't have a game plan like them I guess. Tv anchors are just like the makeup they put on

[@ericksonjustinAK]

@@halfassranch8363 Ya but the slinking in her chair and backing away was a way to get attention and control back. I also can't stand that type of person.

[@gsabharwal6537]

Turned an awkward interview into a masterpiece improv, wow

[@derkdigler1712]

And only a few years later he was cancelled and the majority of people hate the person they loved with absolutely no proof of his crimes

[@zraybroske2416]

His IQ is insurmountably higher than theirs, and they are stunned like deer in the headlights and can’t possibly respond or react like normal human beings. Dude is a high level intellectual and honestly brilliant.

[@mikkokarkkainen2807]

He is obviously a talented dude

[@speakerofsilentmajority8005]

And none of them bothered to look at his current work. He has done so many great things and being on this program would’ve been a perfect opportunity to explore what drove him from acting to a more serious approach on his life journey. This was a crap show and these anchors need to move on. Without a script, they are dingbats

[@g123abc95]

My favorite quote from all of this was “she’s a shaft grabber” 😂😂 he killed them all.

[@gk4539]

It’s msm media after all

[@xaviermagnate]

You've got to be kidding? He's almost cognitively impaired and if you find erudition in that short exchange please demonstrate any infintessimal element of it?

[@AZANDAE]

They cant relate to his humanity. THEY'RE FAKE, HE'S NOT.

[@AllIsWellaus]

Or they're not used to someone talking to them in such a direct way. There are layers that you go through before communicating with someone in such a familiar way.

[@joshuadarling7439]

Indeed. He sure made them look like chumps.

[@michaelmccarthy2369]

@@AllIsWellaus they are disgusting. What you expect? Another weak minded woman. Liberalism for you.

[@bebopkirby]

The people that he is talking to are actors who read from a script written for them. They became nervous and uncomfortable because they are not allowed to go off script and think for themselves.

[@jamesneilsongrahamloveinth1301]

Yes, Brand punctures the bubble of their pomposity, but Mika's distrait response is genuine and touching . . .

[@eddiepelosi6136]

I have to say their was a time when I really didn't like Russell Brand but today it is fair to say I love this guy. He is brilliant! Those who don't follow him will question his politics but I firmly believe he just wants people to wake up and has our best interest at heart.... Russell is cool and totally showed that during this interview.. Fabulous!

[@nigelgoodwin5094]

Superb work by RB. Nuf said.

[@djb25]

The level of charisma. He controls the room.

[@chideg8987]

Do you mean Russell, don’t say he in the presence of a person...Of course he does with his level of charisma 😉

[@icyman2]

I wish I had presence, charisma and confidence he has. My life would be like 1000% easier...

[@spiderfur]

They didn’t stand a chance against Russell Brand. He is so sharp and quick.

[@silkroad1201]

Why don't you marry him?

[@DCTag]

@@silkroad1201 lol. Did you crawl out from under your rock?

[@jays0909]

He is one of the quickest and sharpest , straight up !

[@aussieopalgirl2915]

@@jays0909 yes he is very intelligent and articulated

[@itnaklipse1669]

damn, he's brilliant. he showed them their place in a way that there was no way for them to respond without blowing their facade.

[@TheLiberatedHealer]

Russell is the best! Main stream media can suck it

[@jimidave6281]

They start this interview thinking they're patronising a simpleton; but he turns that table around effortlessly...

[@mccoybyz1099]

Yup this is what happens when people assume they're dealing with someone beneath them socially and intellectually and it's glorious to watch them fall flat on their faces!

[@DeadpoolsChimiChanga]

He actually gave a super thoughtful and insightful answer to a fairly stupid question and the immediate follow up was “lol I can’t understand you on the radio.” From then on he just decided to have a good time. Their lack of professionalism was honestly painful

[@DeepfriedBaby]

he really got them into their heads. and Russel is amazed how easy it happened and they couldn't recover.

[@basshunter9018]

Russ turned the tables on them! 10/10. xxxxxxxxxxxx

[@denali9643]

I have to watch this every few weeks. Laughing tears every time.

[@scottjohnson1482]

I think they are all shocked at how intelligent he is. They were expecting one of his movie personas.

[@OGBlackBridge]

I think it's funny how they tried to hop over his demeanor by passing it off as jokes just to get railroaded by the fact that he was deliberately crapping all over the BS that they normally get away with, unchallenged, every day.

[@raiynna2395]

@@OGBlackBridge lol.. That statement was," Beautiful."

[@thatsamazin-]

I don’t think they were “shocked” at all. They’ve met plenty highly intelligent people before. It doesn’t take a very smart person to make that panel look like ass clowns.

[@joecraven2712]

@@thatsamazin- I agree. Although they are bunch of clowns, a truly intelligent and charming person would’ve tried to make them look less inept and set a tone for what he wanted by example rather than chaos. Or if he wanted chaos then allow them to continue being chaotic/shit at their job instead of turning on them. Instead he judged them and he felt power when he introduced his chaos. His display was impressive but in a way just as rude as them. Ok it was funny, more entertaining, and accurate, it was still rude on some level. I don’t particularly like or dislike him, but he does have narcissistic traits that he hides beneath all the showmanship. He’s definitely very articulate but that doesn’t mean he’s necessarily very intelligent, he probably is above average though, and he’s obviously practiced and obsessed over how to look, act and speak in order to gain the most attention and the most adulation. So he’s just very good at being a certain way. People mistake this for intelligence. I think he probably does in fact have a bit of a messiah complex and the whole thing is just one huge Freudian slip that even he’s unaware of 😂

[@raiynna2395]

@@joecraven2712 Your opinions are so off base. But I'm not surprised, I'm sure Russel Brand makes a certain type of individual, like yourself, green with envy. Your jealousy hurts no one but yourself, Boobala :-) You must have some good qualities, focus on those and not on the ones Brand has, that are so far out of your grasp.

[@BlaineShillington]

Watching this now in 2022 is such foreshadowing. I love how Russell's intelligence is bigger than all three of the others combined at that table. He totally turns their show back on them.

[@mon_avis2978]

Yeah. They thought they would insult him by getting his name wrong and conflating it with Willy Brandt. Ha!

[@TravisBlack]

It’s because he’s a free thinker. he’s subscribed to nothing and looks at life completely objectively. They weren’t prepared for that.

[@Muckylittleme]

This is exactly why cancel culture now exists. They need total control of the narrative and information, otherwise all their lies and disingenuousness are outed.

[@dadthelad]

Plus created a huge puddle in the ovulating one's pants ha ha. Game turned up to 11.

[@braindump1446]

"Russell's intelligence is bigger than all three of the others combined at that table". And then some!

[@GregoryBoydmusic]

I can watch this interview over and over and still blown away.

[@1daftpunk]

“SHE’S A SHAFT GRABBER!” 😂😂😂

[@kennethalbert4653]

"You need to lose that ring Mika, cuz it don't mean nothing to ya" Fucken classic !

[@luiscalderon7251]

Omg I missed that comment so I went back and watched it again - ha - even greater watching it twice - he just dismantled their agenda lol

[@waynesmith3879]

In hindsight, spot on

[@faythlws]

Turns out.....🤷🏿‍♀️

[@jamariofranklin6311]

@@rorz999 😭😭😭

[@solopariah4657]

@@rorz999 nah she probably approached him and he rejected her in style

[@tonepoet]

I've never seen anyone own an interview so hard. Dude is way too intelligent and charismatic for them to comprehend, they weren't ready for it.

[@sbarmiueenl]

That was impressive. These anchors were talking with each other and almost avoiding Russell at first. They were uncomfortable from the beginning and wouldn't dare confront him. He went from calling them out to taking over their show entirely and they went from acting like the mean high-school girls' club to his fan club.

[@djdigitalangel3592]

I love him.

[@LotusBrommel]

"Lose that ring, Micah, it means nothing to you." Russell to the rude host. Love it.

[@toxicvillain]

She literally was ovulating.

[@tomstricklin3409]

So spot on, mindless bitch can’t control herself.

[@calartian85]

She’s a shaft grabber 😂

[@tomstricklin3409]

@@calartian85 LMAO!

[@SPACECOWBOY705]

She's not trying to be rude... She's very attracted to him and can't focus

[@cat_alyst6306]

“She’s a shaft grabber”! Probably not the way she would like herself to be described on morning TV but HILARIOUS! Well done Russell

[@KnightBanditRider]

Dude is a legend.

[@bugrights]

Grasper 👊 ✊

[@chrisbanbury]

That last 30s was a non-stop salvo on Mika. Lose the ring Mika it don't mean nothing to you. You're ovulating 🤣

[@NickC-Ohio]

the subsequent blinking 😶😶

[@wiifm74]

you're ovulating!

[@basshunter9018]

Well done Russ! Really good how you are dealing with them trying to dismiss you!

[@Maggywaggy643]

Great Great we need more of this

[@248jpfulton]

Wow. Man does Russel Brand have confidence and charisma. Not a single one of them could recover. All just tripping over words and looking embarrassed. Mika looked like she was melting like a 16 year old girl in front of her crush.

[@TristanWeijermars]

Well, she was in front of her crush, but it was not Russell Brand...

[@tbbart6463]

This is how people with narcissistic characters react when authentic humans are present.

[@BaldMancTwat]

Smart person vs dumb people... I wonder who's gonna win? Edit: I should clarify, "who's gonna win, in the eyes of a smart person?"

[@amabeza]

It's the shaft.....

[@spartanlion2819]

"This is what you all do for a living" lol ..that simplicity, he's a genius.

[@LifeHacks-pu3ol]

That was brilliant.

[@scottwalker7831]

He destroyed them all with ease

[@Spiller333]

I've never seen three people intimidated by a person of intelligence to this level they were humiliated by him I love Russell Brand

[@anggrboi2818]

I think the anchors took on the chin pretty well, considering they let Russell finish his job.

[@4harps753]

Absolutely right. They were terrified right from the start. They knew he was quick and wouldn’t play their games or take their shit. Even knowing that they walked right off the cliff.

[@christzala1594]

In all fairness, he was the guest on their show. They, as presenters must follow certain rules/ interviewing protocols and I don't think putting a guest 'in their place' or playing devils advocate would have been good for business.

[@tattoosoda3686]

@@christzala1594 having a good interview it's their job, they got owned, cuz they thought they were better than him. Conclusion: never underestimate your interviewees.

[@mon_avis2978]

@@christzala1594 In all fairness, they feigned confusing his name with Willy Brandt, which is an insult and obvious set-up for a vulgar play on words.

[@modern.performer]

The *speed* at which he dismantled them, and then when the hierarchy was settled he took *full control* 💀

[@bonesaw36]

“WHO’S JOE?” Touché HAHAAH

[@TeroPajunen]

Epic. Genius at work. No shame!

[@cesartovarm]

If this were a movie scene, I'd give the writers an Oscar. He expertly shows how mind-numbingly (literally!) empty these shows are and, through sheer wit and charm, made everyone except those 3 chumps immediately realize it.

[@AwakeWeStand]

So he doesn’t gets rewarded cause he’s not pretending (acting)! This shouldn’t be compared to acting!

[@PhoenixAndTheRaven]

I'd say they realized it. They knew Russell was smarter and had their number about 15 sec in.

[@ig9918]

I love how he just told them they are fake to their faces and they just smile. Awesome.

[@badwolf5117]

They don’t understand the language and he isn’t forward about it. He doesn’t call them “dumb twats” he explains why they are. HAHA

[@jpscharged]

@@badwolf5117 I agree he was mocking them in a way they weren’t picking up. Modern news anchors are now sock puppets.

[@sgarrett9446]

Sad reflection on American values that so many love her and Joe!

[@philliplipscomb9461]

I'm pretty sure the reporter making comments about not being able to understand him on the radio was in response to him talking about media being fake

[@alijanismayilov]

Russell is more intelligent and interesting than all three of those all together.

[@thornbird6768]

His intelligence and eloquence is above and beyond any of theirs 😊