Jimmy Carr: "There's A Crisis Going On With Men!"

Jimmy Carr is an award-winning comedian, writer and TV host for shows including, ‘8 Out Of 10 Cats’, ‘Roast Battle’, and ‘Big Fat Quiz Of The Year’.
00:00 Intro
02:01 How Are You, Jimmy?
03:07 Every Single Person Has Life Dysmorphia
08:59 What Is the Point of All This Work?
12:35 What Is Our End Goal?
14:08 People Crave the Success Not the Journey
16:47 You Should Be Feeling Imposter Syndrome
18:45 I Entertained My Sick Mother
19:54 The Unmeasurable Stuff Is the Important One
24:29 Depression
25:46 Men's Mental Health
27:30 What Is It to Be a Man
33:25 Losing My Religion
33:52 How Do You Deal with Grief in Your Life?
35:19 The Passing of Sean Lock
38:27 Business Is Life
39:12 The Issue Is Young People Are Not Given Enough Agency
41:52 How Comedy Teaches You to Be a Good Communicator
45:06 The Importance of Taking Risks
52:38 How To Deal with Rejection
55:31 Knowing Who You Are & What You Want to Do
58:44 Is It Motivation, Luck or Talent?
01:02:14 Being Cancelled
01:06:12 Would You Erase Your Worst Moments?
01:15:26 Artificial Intelligence
01:26:37 Self Expression
01:30:51 Jimmy's Eating Disorder
01:35:31 Advice to Younger People
01:38:25 Why You Should Sweat the Small Stuff
01:42:45 Having Confidence
01:43:40 Netflix Special
01:46:09 Dave Chapelle Attack
01:50:38 What Would You Tell Your Kids?
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[@TheDiaryOfACEO]

Can I ask you all a favour? If you enjoy this episode, could you please hit the like button it helps us massively. Appreciate you all! 🙏🏽

[@cjojay]

Why are you completely silent for much of the time that Jimmy is talking to you? There's no verbal encouragement or acknowledgment and it feels almost like he's talking to himself at times.

[@peachesandpoets]

​@@cjojay Not everybody needs a cheerleader in order to talk. When a host notices a confident speaker and recognises that the speaker's contribution is consistent and valuable, the best thing for the host to do is be quiet. Jimmy didn't say much that needed challenging or a push. He either gave his opinion or gave facts, and never tried to demand that his opinion was fact. People are tainted by news networks being mostly opinion and argument and have forgotten about what journalism (small J) is. And yes, I know that most such people haven't or can't read this far.

[@bearpaws5942]

❤🎉​@@cjojay

[@lesleyhughes3174]

​@@cjojayI kind of think that he's obviously doing something right! Where are you in this life? Can you say the same?

[@cjojay]

@@peachesandpoets Go back and listen to the interview, especially the first 20 mins. It's odd. In normal human communication, your listener makes subtle sounds of acknowledgment when you are speaking to them, especially when you sort of ask them questions, like right? Things like that. We give small gestures and sounds like mmhmm. Do you know what I mean?

[@viktoriaberg8706]

"Every man has two lives; the second begins when he realizes he only has one." That hit a nerve. Great interview!

[@JasonBong123]

Yeap. Great quote by Confucius

[@JasonlaroseLaRose]

Jimmy for President.

[@AlerieHightower]

Yeah, my hubs is currently having a very hard time transitioning into the second one.

[@webmaster6269]

Golden

[@fhe8584]

I saw this quote on a kung fu panda video..

[@Sagepage818]

" People don't want to live longer, they want more memories " hit me in the chest ❤

[@WhitP5782]

Yes!

[@GoogleGogole]

Agree!

[@EmergingForward]

Yeah, i want to live fully. This may sound off but i plan to create a death meditation in my breathwork meditation class, just to be AWARE of my mortality and live like I could die tomorrow. Stop wasting time you know?

[@LifeGambler]

The only way to create memories is experiencing something new. We must keep traveling the unknown road

[@frankythomas1032]

I scrolled over your message at the exact moment he was saying this. That was pretty crazy. But yes I completely agree!

[@daenglishpatient]

.... I'm 60 years old. I've had a great life. Met a lot of interesting people. I think ... this is the best interview I've seen in my life. Seriously. Watch it all. Share it.

[@yorkie23D7]

His comedy style isn't something I go for but listening to him talk here is completely eye opening. Wise, thoughtful, warm. Great interview.

[@SenseofAwareness]

Jimmy Carr's comedic style was never my cup of tea, so it is such a pleasure to find out what an interesting, insightful, and intelligent person he is! Thank you!

[@churnetvalleyrunner3635]

Bruh it’s been uploaded for 45 mins, you haven’t even seen it yet, calm down

[@peachesandpoets]

​@@churnetvalleyrunner3635right? Ridiculous of people. 😊

[@elliotsober7042]

😂😂😂​@@churnetvalleyrunner3635

[@VanceRefrigeration]

It’s not your comedic style because you’re a dull person

[@SenseofAwareness]

@@churnetvalleyrunner3635 I never heard Jimmy Carr in an interview before, and when he was at Joe Rogan I didn't even listen because as I wrote I never liked his comedy style. I started to listen and in the middle I realised how incredibly insightful he is. I was so positively surprised so I decided to comment. If you find this to be annoying, well, good for you! Enjoy it!

[@MacksWolfMusic]

I'm 20 minutes in and Jimmy has already dropped so much valuable wisdom. What a guy.

[@DrYouMrTube]

Agreed, in awe of the wisdom, far surprising many other "experts"

[@exsapian]

I needed this podcast perfect timing

[@prod.lburns3648]

honestly the outlook on life he has is amazing. I think the same way but couldn't articulate how I thought about life but Jimmy did a great job.

[@cardjeh]

I'm in the f***ing intro and he's already dropped some :D

[@paul8972]

He's so wise remember when he believed the government about vaccine and belittled people with a different opinion

[@carolinapaez5730]

"You cannot have an easy life and a strong character at the same time." So true. It makes me feel so proud of everything I have gone through.

[@speedrunner9907]

I can think of an Austrian painter who developed a strong character from a hard life.

[@007nadineL]

I know that's not true

[@partiellementecreme]

@@007nadineL do you know anyone with a strong character who’s had an easy life?

[@richardhessian4725]

Totally agree with this statement. You'd think this wouldn't necessarily have to be true, but this is exactly what I observe in the real world (I'm 65). I've travelled the world and my favorite women are Filipinas. Know why? Because they have it rough compared to Western women. They are tough. Mentally and emotionally. They have character from their hardships that I never found in any American woman.

[@dimitrabouzalas3090]

As a retired teacher, I really felt our education system fails our people, especially males. There is hardly any emphasis on what makes a healthy human being. As a teacher, I just felt we were churning out sausages. Some would gain skills to be employed in the labour market, others would fail. There is so much more our education system could do to raise well adjusted individuals, and members of society.

[@Niki-mp8qe]

Yes I agree, I recently went back to working in a nursery school and it's the same there, kids can not be kids or learn naturally anymore, all need to be doing the same, not given room to be imaginative, it's all a bunch of box ticking and paperwork that takes precious time away, I saw the same in my sons education In primary school, homeschooled him in secondary and he thrived without the limitations and being told how to think

[@TheDiaryOfACEO]

Wow thanks for sharing your insight!!

[@booshank2327]

That stuff is supposed to be parents job, but hardly any of them bother these days.

[@Draggonny]

​@@booshank2327It's impossible to raise a well adjusted individual when you're not a well adjusted individual. Abuse, neglect and emotional issues run through families because it becomes learned behaviour. People only break the cycle when they are exposed to people who are emotionally intelligent and that's usually someone outside of the family unit.

[@gnosisdespirit]

School = indoctrination camps

[@vital.elements]

14:55 "They're jealous of what you've got, they're not jealous of how you got it." - J. Carr 💯🖤✨️

[@barbaragunter4957]

🤯🤯🤯

[@missrob4538]

That's right I have never heard a more truthful statement

[@lachlanbrown409]

They don't see all the sacrifices made on the way😢

[@john.premose]

Yeah and he implied that Mao was one of the "worst people". I lost a lot of respect for him there, not that I had much respect for his pseudo-enlightened platitudes anyway and his quasi-posh bourgeous persona.

[@hugostiglitz1109]

@@john.premoseMao has done many many dirty deeds. He ordered all educated people to die or take laborious jobs and become farmers instead. Let alone burning all the books containing knowledge.

[@Slabbys]

'Confidence without competence is madness', what a quote.

[@JoseRRodriguez]

that confidence is the narcissistic self-delusion

[@lowieduthoit2741]

Dunning-Kruger effect...look for the graph.

[@JustGotALife]

famous pickup artist said more than 10 years ago "Confidence comes from competence"

[@Riserm4n]

DJ Khaled

[@M.Linoge]

"..is politics"

[@mattjagger4360]

I'm 43. I recently had an experience with my sons friends popping round. And they were absolutely jaw dropped. I spent the day fixing a car, mechanically then did a bodyshop worthy patch repair to a panel. Came in, and told them to quiet down I need to do some work on my dissertation. The confident one piped up and proclaimed how??? How can you do so much stuff! I replied. I grew up poor. But with a dad. I had to become self sufficient or...metaphorically die. And I guess the hardships I look upon as perceived trauma while growing up. Actually. Make me who I am and are to be celebrated. What a privilege. To not need bank loans. To never need a mechanic or a bodyshop. Never need a builder, a plumber or an electrician. To never need much more than myself. What a gift. Now...many will see this as a pointless comment. I'm sure. It's not about setting up a business having passive income and a ferrari. But. I think it's key to be thankful and celebrate who you are and what you can do. Not be depressed about what you can't. Jimmy touched on being thankful. And that's a rewarding mindset.

[@ethanbenjamin4141]

Vv yum

[@piersoncepeda4010]

This comment isn’t pointless. Appreciate you sharing 🤙🏽

[@malcolmferguson2771]

The opposite of pointless friend

[@biggerbitcoin5126]

Random thought 80's babies are the smartest generation ever.....we have experienced life before the internet and after the internet

[@indyjones1135]

Nice, good post.

[@CasMullac]

My Dad always worked, 3 jobs sometimes, because he had too. I didn’t see much of him as a kid. When I was older (late teens maybe) he mentioned how he feels he missed everything, just off the cuff no real emphasis on it, while we were chatting and cooking. I stopped him and said “Even as a kid I knew why you did it, that you had to, that the reason I had food and a roof was because of you. Thank you for what you did. You didn’t miss my childhood, you made it possible.” I think he let go of years of guilt and tension. I’m sure he wanted to stop and help raise me one on one, but he couldn’t. You aren’t a bad person because you cant.

[@teomosu]

The fact you acknowledged that shows that it was worth his sacrifice. Well done you

[@ezo2161]

That's lovely, I bet your dad is proud of you

[@CasMullac]

@@teomosu The poor guy broke down. I think he’d been told by numerous people he had “neglected” us or not supported my mum raising us, I think even told by my mum. I know they had their differences but they are both great parents. But everyone always praises the mother as having the “hardest job in the world” while Dads often work work work, never get to spend time with their family then get demonised for “Not being around” I know which kind of life seems hardest to me. I couldn’t imagine hardly seeing my kids then spending the rest of my life wondering if anyone noticed what I had to do, cared, was grateful, wanted me around while also saying I never helped.

[@VanMan83]

You're a good son.

[@Clevelandsteamer324]

@@CasMullacno fault divorce means you don’t get to see your kids all the time

[@BobbyHoskins1016]

" It's your quality of life, minus envy, that's how happy you are " ...wow that hit true

[@banedon8087]

Too simplistic by far.

[@pootytang69]

@@banedon8087 It is reductive but I'm not sure it's simplistic to the point of being incorrect - I feel it does pretty accurately sum up how happy someone generally feels. You can have very little, envy even less and feel generally pretty happy so long as your survival isn't in constant ambiguity. Vice versa you can have everything a person could want and still perceive the world as needing to give you more to be satisfied, and live eternally unhappy. Obviously most of what we envy is subconscious, but if we can work out why we're chasing what we're chasing, we might realise we're on a bunch of wild goose chases and everything we actually need is a lot simpler to attain.

[@banedon8087]

@@pootytang69 It does not take into account the despair of seeing what you love in society being destroyed in the name of "progress" and watching things go into clear decline.

[@pootytang69]

@@banedon8087 I believe that would be covered by envy - though he's using envy in the sense to mean you're wanting for something you feel denied of. Another applicable quote he used in regards to what you said is the Nietzsche one "If you think someone ruined your life, you're right, it was you." In your example it's the perspective that "things aren't as they ought to be" that is harming the individual.

[@banedon8087]

@@pootytang69 Still too simple. When I look around and see that others - many others - feel the same way as myself and we all started off independently, then it's not just a "me" thing. In addition, these things matter at the core of people. This isn't envy or jealousy, but watching what is happening with the newer generations and seeing them despair, seeing people taking advantage of that and radicalising them against themselves and society. And that's just that start of it. Sometimes the issue isn't the individual.

[@user-dd6nv6jv1v]

Steven, yes we want three hours of jimmy Carr talking about life. We demand it! Brilliant stuff

[@DrYouMrTube]

Very re-watchable, unlike many other guests...

[@lesleyjohnson8488]

Yes! ❤

[@yellowmellow7814]

After hearing other intelligent people speaking then hearing this BS, it definitely wasn’t what I expected

[@Astr0Dad]

Jimmy is a great guy. To be honest I dont really enjoy his stand up performances, but I love listening him talk on podcasts

[@BlowsTube]

@@yellowmellow7814So help us out here. What was BS?

[@nerazim1893]

I got the *exact* lesson in gratitude Jimmy mentioned whilst depressed and broke. I realised there are people that would give up billions of dollars to trade places with me in a heartbeat. Really puts into perspective how much power and beauty we have, and how little money really means in the grand scheme of things. I'm still overwhelmed by material concerns and struggle to keep that gratitude in my heart day to day, it's great to be reminded of this by Jimmy.

[@Bai_Su_Zhen]

Life sucks but someone else has it worse. Well thank God lol

[@johanlundqvistmattsson6382]

I really belive Jimmy Carr is one of our greatest ”thinkers” of our time. Every clip I seen of him, he hits a point. Whenever it is a laugh or something deeper. There is allways a thought behind it. Also one of my top three standup comedians.

[@kellzbaker]

Who are the other two?

[@thewebgp]

Ok, I had to stop the podcast numerous times just to let the way Jimmy’s brain work sink in. The guy is just genius. Feeling grateful to both the CEO and Netflix for giving this man a podium.

[@thatblondeart]

OMG I did exactly the same thing. I rewound it, listened again, paused it.. and let it marinade. "Your quality of life minus envy - thats how happy you are" really made me stop and smile.

[@ess1163]

Me too had to go back a few time. Brilliant.

[@dh1474]

Agree, I was doing the same. Definitely an interview I'll revisit a few times.

[@Epoch-vu8cj]

Isn't this the guy that was mocking those who refused the jab(s). He lost all credibility in that moment.

[@merovekh]

@@Epoch-vu8cj Only lost credibility to people whose credibility no one needs or values. Nothing of value was lost.

[@robertthifault4080]

"Great you have a hobby." ~Jimmy Carr Still! king of one liners.

[@daritter]

If only more people could hear this, the world would be a better place.

[@shanghaiffgg]

Out was great how he snapped him back to the real world like that. It was an arrogant, entitled dream and he immediately stamped it out. Bravo

[@adammm3259]

"Put your hand up if your unpricked, now slap your self across the face", I lost respect for him when he started pushing the cool aid.

[@greenwendal5056]

@@adammm3259 He always came across as a pretentious posh boy to me. I bet he has a cellar full of his vintage bottled farts for when he hosts his candle light suppers.

[@db4552]

It's crazy how the best comedians are often the ones who are the most serious and insightful.

[@AJBrownie]

Deep thinkers to find the funny side of reality

[@KwisBwown]

this phony pushed the vax LMAO - be careful who you consider to be intelligent my friend

[@malcolmferguson2771]

And great actors

[@hairlessape5107]

I would expect the very best at anything to be serious and insightful.

[@KwisBwown]

Remember when he outcasted the unvaxxed 🤣🤔🧐

[@DrSamsHealth]

What a lovely soul he is! As a psychiatrist I was very glad to hear that Jimmy acknowledges that depression is a real disease and his thoughts on grief and personal development. Beautiful interview!

[@kjmav10135]

Depression is a real syndrome. We need to take it seriously, absolutely. Is it a “disease,” as defined by the medical community? No. It’s some combination of symptoms observed in patients over a period of weeks by psychiatrists. In one person, the cause may be a thyroid issue. In another person, maybe it’s a lifetime of loneliness. For another, they need to overcome a lifetime sense of powerlessness. For another, they may well need lithium to function. There is a reason why meds don’t work 60% of the time. Depression is not one “disease” any more than abdominal pain is a “disease.” We’ve barely scratched the surface of helping people overcome their misery.

[@Mateusz143]

"Life dysmorphia" goddamn that's such a great way of framing this issue!

[@lilme7052]

Totally! Really makes me grateful.

[@AndyDavoBloodBowl]

I'm a first time listener and generally i "listen" to you tube while working. At 52 minutes in I caught myself fully looking at the screen and looked back at my work monitor and noticed that it had gone black - after 30 minutes+ inactivity. This is really engaging and I think I might have found something to listen to - and look forward to - on long drives. Bravo.

[@triggerking135]

Mate, if you feel compelled to watch the screen, maybe this shouldn't be your commuting companion?!?

[@basternox5990]

I agree. Jimmy is a terrible co-pilot.​@@triggerking135

[@TuscanBrick]

Plottwist: You're an air traffic controller

[@basternox5990]

@@TuscanBrick german wings tend to take you to the dark side.

[@007nadineL]

As long as you don't stare at the KZbin screen while yr driving Yikes

[@MrSaemichlaus]

One great thing about this channel is that Stephen continues to try and figure himself out, and he kind of measures and qualifies his guests by looking how applicable and tangible their stories are by measuring them on himself. It's something that Nathaniel Drew focuses on on his channel, it's a very authentic thing to do, and people easily feel engaged with it.

[@stephendownes6331]

As a boy I wore calipers on my legs for 3 years, I did not learn to swim until I was 9 about 5 years late for an Australian boy. Every day I get to stand on my own 2 feet and walk or run I say thank you. Gratitude is the most underrated mental posture a person can have but only if you don't confuse gratitude with being complacent about what you should change.

[@katee8147]

Yup - lovely share - glad for your insight.

[@worthingdecorating8506]

Sean lock was one of the best comedians to have ever lived.

[@VanceRefrigeration]

What’s a comidian?

[@coal_91]

@@VanceRefrigeration don't be an asshole

[@biadhoce]

@@VanceRefrigeration What's a comEEEEEdiiiion

[@sirianofmorley]

I always imagine Sean playing with his imaginary old timey moustache

[@worthingdecorating8506]

@@biadhoce arrr sorry I'm dyslexic - & that's why I paint.

[@kristinl8894]

“Learn to lose gracefully” - so powerful!!

[@MrMick560]

So hard to do though.

[@wastelander1015]

Its hard when its unfair. When manipulation is involved and you cant do shit except accept that the bad guys won. How do you do it gracefully? Well you dont.

[@KwisBwown]

this man is a loser - he pushed the vax. nothing powerful about this sellout.

[@SongsoftheEons]

He is so incredibly right about gratitude being the most important virtue. Despite coming from a long line of depressives, it is the fundamental source of my happiness. We are living in an age of wonders, and so few of us realize it. Once you do, you'll never be bored or unhappy (for long, at least).

[@chrisbarraza7700]

Jealous of what you've got, not how you got it - this is the most correct thing I have ever heard.

[@007nadineL]

So is: the sun is yellow Do stating obvious things = great insight ????

[@danielc6106]

​@@007nadineL I think you missed the point.

[@chrisbarraza7700]

@@007nadineL The sun isnt yellow, its more orange to me, good work on your 'fact'.

[@JohnCx]

"Transition to value more of the immeasurable rather than the measurable".... life right there in a sentence.... amazing

[@RealSalica]

I met him in the Amsterdam's aiport , we were on the same flight to London , and he talked to me for 20 minutes while we were waiting , and he was so nice . And his humour was really dark at the time , it was amazing to meet the person behind the mask . Oh and he was really surprised that I knew about him because I am Canadian , and I told him people were uploading his shows on You Tube :)

[@EmergingForward]

oh wow that's really cool. How fun to meet him

[@gregorypaterno8911]

Here's your revised post: Mr. Bartlett, thank you for having Jimmy Carr on your podcast. I could replay his dialogue countless times without getting tired-he's so genuine, humble, and relatable. His insights really help me understand myself and navigate my inner struggles. Kudos to both of you, I'm truly grateful.✨

[@bobosmith8012]

The idea that life is about the happiness of the Pursuit hit me hard, and it struck me that I have been chasing the wrong things for nearly my whole life. Something clicked in me when I heard this, and the concept kept playing in my mind, and as it did, I felt a huge weight lifting from me, as a sense of my priorities changed I then had the best night's sleep that I can remember for some time... This new mindset is so liberating.

[@airlieconway3464]

This conversation is f**king amazing. Wow!

[@9ElevenGamer]

I've been Subscribed a while and I appreciate the fact you don't shove Adverts in my face every 5 minutes. Thanks.

[@suewallis100]

Is that the 3.99 join?

[@9ElevenGamer]

@@suewallis100 What do you mean?

[@007nadineL]

KZbin throttles artists monitize non stop and you complain about them hustling to make a dollar? Shame on you. see you next tuesday

[@brain0nfire]

I love how clear and sharp this guy is. And he manages to be respectful. Nice convo.

[@catalyticcentaur5835]

"Thankfulness is the Mother of all Virtues." What a great information message!

[@freakerbell]

‘At no time in human history have the good guys censored stuff’💥 SO MANY pearls of insight Jimmy! Thanks! Standup comedy is a vital index of how ‘humanity’, culture and society is tracking.

[@paul8972]

Like the vaccine he pushed and the government censored any critical opinions. What a fraud

[@odinsrensen7460]

When the truth gets buried under a spam-flood of bullshit, then I think a good case can be made to find and stop the parties responsible.

[@paul8972]

Y t censored my comment

[@paul8972]

Jimmy supports government censorship

[@emmavink]

The presumption there is that people who don't censor things are inherently good. It isn't true. In a world where regardless of who was or wasn't censoring things, the worst atrocities were still able to happen, holding up the past as some ideal is not only dangerous, but extraordinarily disingenuous. If someone's comedy relies on hurting those who are already measurably marginalised in society, then it isn't comedy worth hearing. It isn't original. It isn't revolutionary or brave or unique or special. It's just ugly, petty and negative. Allowing hatespeech to have free reign has also never been a feature of a good or just society. It's really fking easy for people with privilege to make the arguments that men like Carr, Gervais, and even Chappelle are making.

[@LabelsAreMeaningless]

This is truly one of the best interviews I've seen on this program.

[@MrGrublet]

I work as a Nurse and specifically a hospice nurse for quite a while. Gave me a whole new perspective on life. Makes you want to go home and give your mom and best friend a call. Its easy to be driven by stuff, but sometimes we lose sight of all the important people we have.

[@BuDDa100]

I watched a few interviews on this channel with amazing people but this one is by far the best, Jimmy shared some amazing wisdom without sounding pretentious and condescending.

[@zapzippy2923]

This is why I love comedians. If you want to be at the top, you have to have intense self-awareness. Jimmy Carr has transcended that state and reached wisdom. Thank you both for this, fellas. Subbed, and can't wait to go through your back catalog. All the best from the US. Oh, and an ancient Greek quote that I try my best to live by (re: nuclear power): Societies grow great when old men plant trees in whose shade they will never sit."

[@animatorFan74]

"Yopu don't get self-esteem from going to the gym and getting a six-pack, but you get self-esteem from being the kind of guy who goes to the gym every day." Absolutely freakin brilliant! That is golden words of wisdom right there..... I freakin love it :)

[@VarrWillis]

Jimmy Carr doling out some of the most heart felt wisdom was not on my 2024 bingo card.

[@Quinid1]

I want to say I thank you for interviewing people like this. If it wasn't for you I would have never discovered that Jimmy Carr is a mentor that I never knew I needed.

[@nickcauser727]

This is genuinely one of the best interviews I've ever watched/listened to. Jimmy is so eloquent and there are some fantastic nuggets of wisdom in here. Steven does well to just sit back and listen as Jimmy goes into detail. Too many interviewers would have jumped in too often. Really enjoyable and quite poignant in places.

[@SubBrief]

You (me) can be alone without being 'Lonely'. I call it Peace. find joy in who you are, not what people think you are.

[@helenblake6867]

The way Jimmy explains anxiety in this episode has just blown my mind with clarity on my own anxiety. I’ve written it down - thank you Jimmy 🙏🏻

[@mariablach4100]

Do you want to share the timestamp? ❤

[@Palo-jm7xc]

@@mariablach4100 Its at 1:07:45

[@joeharrison6197]

@@mariablach4100 1:07:44

[@pootytang69]

timestamp request x2

[@Palo-jm7xc]

@@pootytang69 107.45

[@Violet_Lotus_]

"Having stuff isn't fun... Getting stuff is fun." I can so relate to this.

[@hamishsomnthin8271]

Yes it’s a succinct way to describe how dopamine works

[@AngelEyes-xm7el]

I took care of my stuff because I never knew when I would get it again. The family has disappeared.

[@007nadineL]

Can you give me a specific example. What stuff is not fun ?

[@ZackBasson]

I've found a struggle in feeling grateful ENOUGH. If that makes sense. What a great convo.

[@charleswilson1500]

I heard Sean’s voice and had to stop. He was such a legend

[@missymel89]

Wow Jimmy Carr’s messages are tearing me up! He’s dropping so many gems 💎 what an inspirational person ❤

[@kunivanu22]

Totally this! The saying with the "14 year old kids used to babysit, now they need babysitters" is one of them.

[@KwisBwown]

what about the message of him pushing the vax? was that a gem? he sold his soul - he ll be banished to another realm

[@jeppekarlsson9550]

Jimmy is so insightful and I love how Steven gives him so much space to elaborate his points!

[@TheScottishDad]

"the good is the enemy of the best" ... wow, that hit hard.

[@MsBob314]

One of the greatest interviews ever. Jimmy Carr is a superhero, a historically game-changing philosopher.

[@AK-47-yall]

I am only 15 minutes in and i am loving this. I have never seen this side of jimmy carr. He is brilliant and this conversation is so organic. Thank you for this.

[@99tisard]

This made me well up. I remember when I was working at a customer's house and my father called me to let me know that my brother had been killed in a traffic accident while he was driving his lorry the night before. And all I can remember is starting to laugh and cry at the same time. My poor customer's didn't know what to do. Ah fook!!!.....I'm crying again just thinking about it and this was 15 years ago. 😪

[@KLTer-jo9jy]

Yeah, there is no right reaction. When my sister was killed, I went out and had a one night stand and then partied all summer. It took months before I could process it in a direct way. Everyone reacts differently.

[@lindamacgregor8039]

I'm so sorry. Grief has no script.

[@williammorris1384]

Neither does time . I’m sorry to hear this . Sending you best wishes 👍

[@99tisard]

@@lindamacgregor8039 thank you.

[@99tisard]

@williammorris1384 thank you.

[@MorganHagg]

This is a gentle reminder, that you view someone as one way ("just" a funny guy) and realize they're DEEP AS SHIT HOLY HELL!! One of my favourite interviews you've done - both of you were brilliant!

[@computerbob06]

Just what I love soooooo much! Two successful people talking about how we can all succeed, with hard work, setting daily goals etc, enjoying the journey, pushing ourselves further........ Sometimes it doesn't work out like that of course, but we'll never get successful people telling us that!

[@ClaireWedgeworth]

*I love Jimmy, I also love that he’s become a reoccurring guest😂💕*

[@moisturisedgnome1181]

Recurring. I agree.

[@Ineluki_Myonrashi]

@@moisturisedgnome1181 He's not wrong you insufferable jacka$$ Reoccurring and recurring can both be used as a verb and an adjective. In general, they can both mean “occurring again” or “happening again.” However, there is a difference in how they are typically used. Reoccurring is typically used to simply mean that something is happening again. He is becoming something that happens again.......after a few more times he will be recurring!

[@helenhelen3940]

After watching the first interview with Jimmy Carr I was so inspired, I even checked his show tour and wanted to buy tickets to his show in Edinburgh in 2023.... I didn't in the end. Now, it's the second part, maybe the Universe is giving me a second chance, haha❤

[@Th3R3p1yGuy]

There was something so f*cking great about this podcast. This was really the best thing I've seen in a long time and I don't know if it's just the chemistry

[@bluesque9687]

Sean Lock is a legend. I have begun to feel sort of warmer towards Jimmy Carr, the human behind the entertainment, ever since he has spoken about Sean Lock's passing! We didn't ask for it from Jimmy (or even expect Jimmy Carr to be so moved by Sean Lock's death)... but really appreciate the warmth of friendship in their ties!! Love is warm ❤

[@ktkee7161]

I may watch, but it's hard to reconcile this with his heartless, puerile comedy.

[@PC-ec4eo]

Great to hear Jimmy talk about his friend Sean Lock. I just love to rewatch episodes of 8out of 10cats. Belly laugh through many episodes. Thanks for the memories

[@maxinesymmons9711]

I think that's what I love and respect about you Steve..your learning from and respecting your guests...your not one of these hosts that think you know it all...never change lovely young man ❤ great channel 😊

[@neillalchin1595]

What a beautiful and accurate observation delivered as a much deserved compliment, I agree totally and whole heartedly. Much perpetual love and respect. NA1974🇬🇧.

[@maitecatherinedewit]

Yesssss

[@ewasteredux]

Everyone needs a mentor like Jimmy. He is more than a great comedian. He's a great person.

[@Nickeshlad]

This is by far one of the greatest listens I've heard to date. What a beautifully broken down perspective of how to live a fruitful and honest life. Thank you Jimmy and Thank you Stephen!

[@andrewandlm]

I have NEVER sat and watched anything like this before. This absolutely blew me away. Some really incredible thought provoking conversations, which I both relate to and hope to emulate in my personal life/ career. Loved it

[@johncormican562]

This is ASTONISHING!!!!! Was a massive fan of 8 out to 10 cats does countdown, so very familiar with Jimmy Carr, but this has completely blown my brains out!! I'm only 15 minutes in and I'm speechless as how to convey the awe Jimmy is creating in me! This is pure genius!!! Steven as always has the best talent and seemingly effortlessly, always gets the best of them. Gobsmacking!!

[@Jules-dn9jl]

I TOTALLY agree!!!!! The longer I listen, the more astonished and inspired I feel. I want everyone to watch this! How much wisdom can you cram into 2 hours! Bucket loads apparently!

[@nerdomega974]

“It’s not the pursuit of happiness, it’s the happiness of the pursuit”. All I needed to hear. Brilliant.

[@the_correct_ian]

Jimmy Carr and Scott Galloway seeing what me and my friends are going through, and articulating the problem, has really given me so much hope. Just knowing I'm not thinking this alone means everything to me.

[@GroundedTech]

Having a low tolerance for bs really is a good thing. I spent most of my twenties seriously ill from Crohn's Disease and in my 30's now I have little patience for people, especially those of a similar age or older, who still act and behave like they're in high school with no understanding of life at all. Cut off people dragging you down. It's freeing.

[@AkshayKhurana]

Thank you for letting us in on this conversation, gentlemen.

[@Fjerid]

I have only seen a few short clips of this guy roasting some dude in the audience. I have had several goosebump moments during this podcast.. Especially during the life and death talk. Never knew he was this intelligent and articulate.

[@daimonddai]

ive listened to Jimmy Carr for years and enjoyed some of his work. This interview was just brilliant. I loved being able to see the real person. His take on grief , life and happiness has been a joy to watch and listen too. Thanks Jimmy. i appreciate your journey and thanks for sharing .

[@amyguthrie8119]

Incredibly thoughtful interview. I wasn’t expecting to feel so many emotions. Seeing Jimmy talk about Sean got me for sure. Much love to you both

[@ladybarbarapinsonartist4052]

I found myself joining the conversation, while listening. You have hit on the very insights that accomplished people ponder. This conversation allowed me to understand why as my university degree I chose the most difficult of studies to simply prove to myself that I could aim, fail, try again and prevail . Fascinating topic, the self discoveries, challenges and evolving desires to contribute our talents and skills towards becoming, while acknowledging our moments.

[@JustinT1025]

This is one of the best interviews I've ever seen. Jimmy is always brilliant but the interviewer( I don't recall the name right now,I apologize)is perfect. He's not talking over the guest,he's asking just enough questions and giving the answer time to breathe and keeping things going. Absolutely fantastic. I agree with so many things here. I'm a construction worker,46 from the states and last year decided to say fuck it and move to Europe. Not a great time to do it with the state of the world but I did it anyways. It's been difficult to say the least but I'm still grateful that I've done it. I've learned a lot about the world and myself and I've learned real gratitude for people. Most people don't speak English where I am so it's been a tough journey but even with the language barrier,everyone has been amazing to me. I didn't expect that at all. I never thought I'd be here but I'm glad I am. Just like this interview. Never thought I'd hear it but I'm glad I did and that's how life is. It's tough,it's easy,it's in-between and that's the beauty of everyday... I'll be subscribing for sure

[@alexfox4647]

“As the family goes, so goes the nation and so goes the whole world in which we live.” ― John Paul II

[@alexfrog1]

Jimmy has a lot of great points mentioned in here. My favorite he kind of references which is that worrying only makes tomorrow's problems more relavant today

[@LushQueenPersonal]

This might be my favourite episode yet. The critical thinking of these 2 together in a room is fantastic, I feel like I've learned so much!

[@artisticgoose2609]

I could seriously listen to Mr Carr all day long. What an interview. Brilliant!

[@haktwld]

This episode really hit it in the gut. Thanks to both of you for recording the conversation. It's fantastically plain and honest.

[@skinnyjimmy22]

wow ive never heard jimmy talk to seriously and honestly how humbling and honest is the guy in this video. I truly think he has so much more to give people then just comedy he is really a great spokesperson and he really has dealt with a lot, what a legend and great comedian. Keep doing what you do Jimmy.

[@shameemahjahed3701]

This was a beautiful podcast. Made me tear up a bit and rethink life in my 50s....which always comes back to gratitude. Gratitude...the great multiplier. Thanks Steve!

[@astrologerdawn1200]

So happy Jimmy's back. He was my first interview when I watched you and thought how wonderful the conversation was. Another brilliant conversation. As a business owner, I don't watch the Diary of the CEO for business "stuff" (behind the scenes is more like that). I watch for the conversations. I get a ton of ideas from your guests and the great questions you ask. Keep doing what you are doing.

[@melodireyes9687]

Everytime I think this podcast has served up the most incredible wisdom, I'm amazed that you manage to surpass yourself! Kudos to Steve and JImmy. I am 76 and have learned a lot over the years. For me, life is more of an adventure than ever and it just thrills me to hear men, years younger than I, who really live on a different planet from me, recognizing the pain and effort life requires but continuing to strive and learn and find even greater satisfaction and insight every day. I am so grateful, Steve, for what you provide and Jimmy, for sharing yourself so completely. It gives me a lot of hope for the world.

[@bobby-ql9yq]

Relationships with others make us happy and we don't have that anymore.

[@bluemoyie8618]

I feel the same, it's the memories that we make that carry us happily through life, not the things that we own. Giving an anonymous gift, going out for dinner, or treating a friend to dinner or a gift, that is worth more to me than most things. If we can cover the necessities in life, and have a little left over for some little treats, then we have "enough". And, when you know that you have "enough", then you can relax and enjoy life more. Forever striving for "MORE" is robbing us of life.

[@DeadManVlog]

Jimmy Carr : what a great and genuine guy.

[@rodbryant1928]

Jimmy, you made me cry and listen twice. Your understanding and delivery of of philosophy is phenomenal

[@jirikovar8492]

Love and thanks from czechia . One of the best eiposodes I've watched so far:)

[@mat-mat420]

this is eye opening no other words for it the first 13 mins are a life coach lesson

[@andrewleiner]

One of the best interviews so far Steven! Jimmy Carr is such a wonderful, genuine, intelligent guy and the chemistry you two had, the dynamic of the conversation and the questions of course was phenomenal! I could have listened to it for another 2 hours. Thank you for this!

[@therealpattypooh]

Thank you Steve! Your videos/podcasts are almost the only ones I go from the start to the end! It's either in one shot or in several times, but i finish them. You and your guests are so interesting! Thx again!

[@timothyleapai7828]

The video is so enlightening with great advice, funny banter back and forth. I enjoy your style of interviewing, its engaging and gives them an opening and it feels authentic! A suggestion from me: if you could add in a clip or two of behind the scenes of the interaction with the guest before or after video i think it will also help the audience understand the connection you have with your guests!

[@yumedan]

Really pleasantly surprised by the great conversation. I've never been much of a fan of Jimmy like others but the quality of the questions really brings out the best in so many!!!

[@mayriannaguirre6972]

I’d never heard of Jimmy Carr but I really loved this talk and all his insights. Thank you for having him on! 🙏🏽

[@NC7491]

I am 50 year old at the throes of despair and depression after years of failure. This podcast has been a Godsend because Jimmy directly addressed a lot of things I 've been thinking about over the last couple of months. I can go back now to playing my video games with a new sense of purpose.

[@yehudahlioness8544]

Just saw this in my feed, and was taken aback, as my own father's name was Jimmy Carr, and I have never seen another with it. 😊 Have a great day y'all.