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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[@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

[@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.

[@blossomsrainn]

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.

[@JacobJackson94]

+dodien27 haha 'craig is english'

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@MrCubelover101]

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

[@Bambuswaldninja]

+MrCubelover101 a royal Quart it is then.

[@okseo856]

I died there lol

[@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.

[@Adovian_]

"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...

[@theodorosstylianou6777]

Plot twist . There is an actual person below the desk

[@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

[@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

[@Beamboy555]

S Miller tory

[@tommybwilson379]

2:37 the Conan clap of approval..

[@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!

[@WarPigs413]

Russell Brand is hilarious.

[@danielmoore7941]

Love Brand. Hes the biggest flirt in the west.

[@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.

[@alpacacide]

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

[@10Slayer01]

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

[@ameliabian3936]

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

[@mrmikef10]

Conan and Russell are awesome together!

[@adrianloveslucius]

Gods, but he is right about our politeness. XD

[@crimsongate3248]

Russell's comical genius seeks no bound

[@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!

[@akshayyelmelwar1276]

"Never mind him" LOL!

[@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!"

[@nikhilpandey1305]

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

[@vamanosninja4143]

Conan and Russell truly love one another. :D

[@stphnq]

nothings better than this CONAN x BRAND Duo.

[@z.b9972]

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

[@gizmonomono]

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

[@AguilarSquared]

I want Russell Brand to be my teacher. :(

[@karenbogle]

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

[@BelleTolles]

These two together are 🔥

[@gabriell16bishop]

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

[@dan11009]

"nevermind him" conans best joke in 10 years!

[@trishplusmama]

The water from Essex is really something else 😂

[@michaelasslimjim1256]

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

[@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 😂

[@rafaeldelacruz5291]

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

[@trinitybrown7732]

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

[@lr4221]

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

[@pratapmishra5278]

Only Conan can match upto Russell's energy

[@juniorbmed]

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

[@jhondepaz9914]

Best trio!

[@TheHSoko]

Love your openness and kindness Russell. 🙏🏼❤️🍃

[@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!

[@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

[@pash9956]

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

[@IdiotPolitics]

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

[@tomknapp6925]

Conan's celebrations after penis jokes are hilarious

[@jimyhustle]

what's the brand of his clothes?

[@Krissieo]

+aj9393 Only right answer.

[@GinsuChikara]

Russell

[@goober4502]

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

[@k9nevienna]

I just love this guy

[@Drexxaal]

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

[@matthewbrooks2757]

He goes on tangents almost similar to Robin Williams

[@K777angel]

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

[@trolatrolatrola]

This two gel so well together. Hilarious interview.

[@Snaakie83]

You should see him on Craig Ferguson

[@julia_bailone]

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

[@maxxpirk]

Conan need to do some remotes with Russell.

[@TheSuperSima]

pure genius! LOVE HIM

[@mahmoudhamamo651]

I love that Conan is having fun

[@Nectarisa]

Evidently, Russell was predicting the Russian winter Olympics.

[@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!

[@rockclimberkeir]

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

[@porpsi]

such a way with words, love it

[@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.

[@Sanhlami]

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

[@MargueriteTruckey]

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

[@zympan]

I just love this interview.

[@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

[@kimbam1282]

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

[@russellragsdale446]

😂😂 at 1:35 when he said Russell I looked up and responded 😂

[@GerikDT]

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

[@theawkwardgingerkid8692]

Brand says London can’t top it London: chucks the queen and James Bond out of a helicopter

[@Blueprintinvestments]

"Oh Christ" Did he just say his own name.

[@snottyxraygirl]

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

[@ToRiHale]

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

[@R.T.and.J]

I dunno about farts but her skydiving was pretty badass....

[@michealbeliveyoumebisping9183]

How wrong was Russel ey?the London Olympics have been the best in recent history.

[@gandaruvu]

Micheal 'Belive You Me' Bisping he's not wrong, he's just being English. They're hardwired to be pessimistic.

[@Miurkha]

We all love Russell : ), we sure do

[@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.

[@Janey6511]

Thank you America for taking Russell Brand.

[@Janey6511]

***** That's a matter of taste.

[@dougal6265]

hey guys! who else really loves a bit of hindsight? Not Russell Brand.

[@karthikmanjunath1013]

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

[@BennyOnZrouZ]

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

[@kershaw1450]

haha you can totally tell they secretly dislike each other

[@VCYT]

This shows Russell is crap about predictions an lacks faith, as the 2012 Olympics were a big success, had no mistakes, came in under budget, an made a profit. He also should stay out of English pubs for awhile as some guys would probably punch his face in as regards the other garbage comments he made.

[@VCYT]

If they're jokes then how come they had no punchline? an why didn't the audience raw out in massive laughter? No, its coz he's an ex-drug addict with a typically mashed up brain an so cant think straight. As my friends can easily see as I do.

[@chrisrembert297]

***** Actually, most Americans understand sarcasm quite well. Community, The Big Bang Theory, Modern Family, Parks and Recs, etc...are few of many shows which have shown plenty. We just don't use it 24/7.

[@VCYT]

*****-that is not sarcasm - its his inferiority complex when daunted by future issues.

[@VCYT]

Noon Noob- the higher budget figure you quoted wasn't for the games, but for regional infrastructure - try learning about civil engineering before you make comments. An new housing there was opened over 2 years ago.

[@mariamsebert7278]

VC YT are you fuckin kidding me ? check 4:13 .. do you know what is that? that's the sound of people laughing at a fuckin joke

[@jimmybernasconi9000]

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

[@lizclegg7556]

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