Moving to another country and having to establish a new circle of friends and a new support network is incredibly liberating, instructive and scary. I learned this when I moved to Amsterdam 24 years ago. I was a lot better prepared than Mr. Mantzoukas though. He's wrong to say nobody's going to help you (After all, those people from the Peace Corps helped him). In my experience, people are always prepared to give advice. What he means is, you have to take focused action. Nobody's going to hand it to you on a plate.
@THEjusticetaylor5 жыл бұрын
That's what he said
@jedd19993 жыл бұрын
Agreed. I'll add that being "coachable/teachable" is an aspect too. Too respect anothers time.
@emmettmoremalm21153 жыл бұрын
"Nobody's looking for you" is weirdly comforting to hear. It gives me the same sense of freedom as I get when I think about how small and insignificant we are on this little blue planet. It doesn't matter what we do or how we live, all lives are valid and here, and we should really just try living it as freely as we can. Without hurting others, of course.
@aurwood682 жыл бұрын
It's truly comforting for me as well because we're all so mysterious
@WinkLinkletter8 ай бұрын
I've always had a special feeling when I am somewhere no one knows I am, though that can prove dangerous.
@LionsMayRoar5 жыл бұрын
I still don't understand how this isn't more popular. Never a bad interview.
@RyanCrossOfficial4 жыл бұрын
Matthew Hudgens $$
@MiniM695 жыл бұрын
Jason would play the heck out of Rasputin.
@alix0079004 жыл бұрын
PLEASE
@alix0079004 жыл бұрын
He’s got those crazy eyes and that insane energy when he wants to for it, it’d be great. He’s seems much chiller as a person than his best characters 😂
@hitzncritzmobilegaming99883 жыл бұрын
@not tryna argue but yes a comedy for sure.
@bipolarwanderer4 жыл бұрын
You can see that the interviewer is intently listening and understanding everyone he's interviewing. Few questions but it makes so much sense
@MorseCodeStutters5 жыл бұрын
Damn so weird to see him acting normal as all the characters I've seen him play have a few screws loose
@StacyPowerhouse5 жыл бұрын
Chuu Etteck My R what has he been in? I don’t think I recognize him.
@dedoubecool5 жыл бұрын
This is actually Jeffrey Characterwheaties, playing the character of Jason Mantzoukas. Not many people know that.
@MorseCodeStutters5 жыл бұрын
Stacy Kelsey Brooklyn 99 and The Good Place
@martstevens9805 жыл бұрын
@@StacyPowerhouse also Big Mouth and The League! and if you're a fan of podcasts, he's great on How Did This Get Made?
@elenchus5 жыл бұрын
@@martstevens980 yes listen to how did this get made, he's on almost every episode
@tubeuser22225 жыл бұрын
As a Greek-American I want to thank Jason for helping to raise Greek-hairiness awareness as well as not let Galifianakis be the only long last name in the spotlight!
@Alexs.25995 жыл бұрын
He doesn't look typical Greek though. More like a Greek Egyptian. I have never seen a Greek look like him.
@tubeuser22225 жыл бұрын
@@Alexs.2599 Very true, maybe immigrant grandparents
@Alexs.25995 жыл бұрын
@@tubeuser2222 Yeah maybe, I mean there are some atypical "exotic" looking individual Greeks here and there but he really looks very different from most Greeks. Nothing wrong with that just observation. The beard doesn't help either lol. But yeah he looks half Greek half Egyptian or Indian. But definitely are real long Greek last name for sure hahaha
@satori-in-life5 жыл бұрын
@@Alexs.2599 How does he not look Greek? Jason looks prototypically southern Greek to me. Maybe some of his ancestors are from the islands.
@Alexs.25995 жыл бұрын
He actually doesn't look southern Greek either. His features are not really Greek at all. I'm Greek and I lived in Greece, I know what we look like. I'm not saying he isn't Greek but he has a clearly non Greek phenotype or at least very atypical. Trust me even the most exotic eastern Aegean islander Greeks don't look like him. And southern Greeks are mainlanders, they can be more olive skinned but are still southern Europeans. That is what it is, Jason doesn't look European. He looks like he is either Indian or Middle Eastern. Greeks are southern Europeans. They look similar to Southern and Central Italians. Also some of our Balkan neighbors as well. Again not saying he isn't Greek just saying he really doesn't LOOK Greek. Maybe Jason has some other ancestry in him further back in his DNA.
@MrPickles19874 жыл бұрын
His story hit so, so, so close to home for me. So true on so many levels. Jason is so articulate, intelligent, funny, and reasonable but with stark realism injected. I like it.
@ThunderTaker12154 жыл бұрын
Jason’s parents sound lovely.
@skimmynyc61653 жыл бұрын
Unless you've been through this, you don't know. Once this becomes clear, you basically have a breakdown of sorts. But when that's done, you kinda become a different person- and you slowly start living your life the way you want to live it, start dealing with things that have always scared you. I wish it had happened to me earlier in life but I do remind myself that it could have never happened at all
@nathanielhernandez88435 жыл бұрын
This was actually incredibly insightful and I wouldn’t expect any less from someone as breezily talented and funny as Jason Mantzoukas
@BabyBearRudy5 жыл бұрын
The truth no one wants to hear “nobody is looking for you”
@aperfecttool4625 жыл бұрын
You are the cavalry.
@user-ed8zf5zv5j5 жыл бұрын
I'm often told that to my face especially at family reunions.
@BabyBearRudy5 жыл бұрын
Gar An aww that’s sad 😞
@user-ed8zf5zv5j5 жыл бұрын
@@BabyBearRudy It's okay. I'm ugly and fat, so I deserve it.
@BabyBearRudy5 жыл бұрын
Gar An well, I’m fat and ugly and I wouldn’t deserve that 😊 I only deserve love 🙌🏼
@hakim61584 жыл бұрын
I'm Moroccan. Of course Morocco made you breakdown lmao.
@14AspenDrive4 жыл бұрын
How so? What's it like?
@josphellihsilak45884 жыл бұрын
I love this show, not just for quality guests and stories, but Sam is the best there is at his craft.
@IKhanNot4 жыл бұрын
Great actor. His roles are always quirky and he has a few screws loose but he always owns it and makes the script come alive.
@jbaby3625 жыл бұрын
Oh that came out much less harsh in the interview, you've gotta keep going and do you was more the vibe than "you're unwanted" which is what I read into the title
@GuanoLad5 жыл бұрын
It's been a fascinating experience listening to podcasts and encountering mid-level comedians hosting or being interviewed or performing on them, and as the years pass they reach high levels of success, get on TV, travel the country and world, and become the new generation of go-to comedians and actors. To literally witness Mantzoukas go from strange manic voice on HDTGM into regular performer and character actor on my favourite shows has just been a delight, and he's just one of many that have taken a similar route to success (PFT, Lauren Lapkus, Janet Varney, Jonah Ray etc etc). It's been a unique privilege.
@user-kf7nl2zk2m3 жыл бұрын
I love seeing the authenticity between you two. 🤗
@jolrax3545 жыл бұрын
Sam. You're the best interviewer I've seen and you really dig deep with all of your guests. I can watch you interview people all day
@PenguinRiotChallenge5 жыл бұрын
I've been a big fan of Jason's for years. He's like my comedy soulmate
@ronthorn35 жыл бұрын
Rafibomb for life
@nineteenfortyeight67623 жыл бұрын
Gets: full funding for two years, endless encouragement from family, great advice from strangers Learns: Nobody will help you. 🤔
@annjohnson84372 жыл бұрын
Jason is extremely interesting to listen to!
@laserbeamlightning5 жыл бұрын
I needed this more than I thought
@lisajanedegara98585 жыл бұрын
I so enjoy listening to Jason Mantzoukas. His podcast work is great-- so consistently hilarious, so good-- and I really appreciate hearing his worldview too!
@chadgrov5 жыл бұрын
Rafi is actually a smart articulate non psycho? Jesus
@alcontrastdotcom5 жыл бұрын
What a world we live in! Time for a celebratory pocket dog.
@lowercasesteve5 жыл бұрын
it's startling how interesting, funny, and non-crazy the man is. check out his Amoeba "Whats in my Bag" video and be shocked at his musical knowledge and appreciation.
@alcontrastdotcom5 жыл бұрын
@@lowercasesteve I suspect that is a part of the connection with Zooks and the Chocktaw, aka Scott Awkwardman (from the podcast "Sodomy Bing Bong"). They seem to have a similar taste in music.
@CannibalAmerica5 жыл бұрын
I can't believe that was almost five minutes. I was shocked that that much time had passed at the end.
@anacanaan96145 жыл бұрын
that lil piano at the end always gets to me
@Elizabeth-bk4bs5 жыл бұрын
so so so well said
@trublgrl2 ай бұрын
It's just amazing that he was able to do such an in depth interview after being shot between the eyes with a small caliber weapon.
@JupGem5 жыл бұрын
SAM! Your interviews blow me away! You are a tremendously gracious interviewer...I applaud the certain way only you open and allow your varied guests to be comfortable enough to have the floor, tease them out to tell their stories. Your guests have great experiences, but in my world: You’re the real Hero.
@antdeguz20415 жыл бұрын
I watch a lot of the late night show interviews via youtube. And while they have funny anecdotal interviews, I love how your interviews give us (such as someone from Manila like me) a peak/ preview of the real persons / experiences of these celebrities. Their stories are encouraging and relatable even if I work in a different industry. I find myself binge watching video after video haha. Thanks and more power!
@1peeptom4 жыл бұрын
Some SEARINGLY honest shit right there! loved it. respect it.
@csainphor5 жыл бұрын
Such a great lesson
@laserbeamlightning5 жыл бұрын
The title... It's more: This is exactly what I was looking for but I just didn't know it yet. That's what you have to show them
@ndowroccus41685 жыл бұрын
Some of the best TV ever! Best show
@dengueberries3 жыл бұрын
this dude is phenomenal
@sprayberry225 жыл бұрын
He’s such a cool guy
@PKAmedia3 жыл бұрын
Just as someone who has worked overseas and just randomly meet with peace core peeps a bit. Respect. Oh also Jason's just a crazy, brilliant, genius also respect.
@jake_lare5 жыл бұрын
Beautiful.
@farrellharris5 жыл бұрын
This was so fun and informative to watch, thank you!
@eczema785 жыл бұрын
I could watch him all day
@MsRockstella5 жыл бұрын
Awesome story!
@maxiepattie855 жыл бұрын
good stuff
@beatz045 жыл бұрын
In contrast, everybody is looking for me. So feel free to contact me now for all those (major) roles you have in mind for me. Go on, it's okay.
@Cludensyo5 жыл бұрын
Vids from this channel are like contrabands: under the radar but so good.
@chademery91693 жыл бұрын
Another way I’ve heard it is “Superman ain’t coming. Nobody’s beating down the door to help you.” If you want success, go out and get it.
@jackybiscuits81935 жыл бұрын
this guy's a great interviewer
@chickenlegsTV5 жыл бұрын
He really did come along way.
@Occupant5 жыл бұрын
legend
@alelollipop19033 жыл бұрын
Great actor!
@faibabernard4 жыл бұрын
Real Talk!! 🌶️
@leyenda61495 жыл бұрын
JM has a really cool-sounding voice
@bak13865 жыл бұрын
Didn't expect Rafi to be so normal lol
@connorbarnett87203 жыл бұрын
He's far from it, probably the world best improviser behind will Ferrell this man is a legend
@1peeptom4 жыл бұрын
Btw, Jason, be it playing Pimento on B99, Dennis Fienstien in P&R or as Haley's much older Bf in Modern Family, u were a HOOOT!
@TweedSuit4 жыл бұрын
Nobody's Going to Help... Peace Corps: Need help?
@garrett24394 жыл бұрын
Also his parents and the people who gave him the scholarship in the first place.
@nineteenfortyeight67623 жыл бұрын
Yeah , I noticed the same. It takes a LOT of privilege to get all that help and not see it and congratulate yourself for what you did 'all on your own.' Gross.
@JasonBennett1 Жыл бұрын
I'm a little shocked at the conclusion he drew from that process of complete breakdown to functioning as an adult - the Peace Corp people didn't do the work for him, but it sounds like they were instrumental in him being able to take another step at all. It would have been interesting to hear how he found those folks. Were they part of an extended network from back home? Because that's what I took from this - look for people that can help you - not carry you, but point you. Help bridge the gap from human alien to human citizen.
@rosegott71055 жыл бұрын
Tough experiences man tough people. Boosh.
@Rand0mRans0m5 жыл бұрын
GEOOOOSTOOOOOOOOOORM!
@dedoubecool5 жыл бұрын
_Hey nong man, nobody's looking for me ??_
@RuaTheRapoet5 жыл бұрын
At first: interviewer's got his legs uncrossed for once, omg, I can't believe it. Around the 1:20 mark: nooooo you were doing so well!
@jeffgudenkauf37735 жыл бұрын
What's up, jerks!?
@ahmeddemha5 жыл бұрын
THIS. GUY. GETS IT!
@SFK3605 жыл бұрын
Jacob's ladder scenario.
@NaaimSiddiqi5 жыл бұрын
Heynongman
@blackbird56343 жыл бұрын
EVERYONE has that breakdown at some point in life. NOT everyone gets back up from it.
@ziyoghoyengesoko45034 жыл бұрын
Pimento 😍
@beauxrichards42453 жыл бұрын
Amaaaaazing
@nosaj6665 жыл бұрын
Hey nong man
@PlaylistProductions4 жыл бұрын
Whoa.. He's actually very intellectual..
@colincampbell31995 жыл бұрын
I moved to Vietnam a few months ago. I can relate.
@boredcarmen82915 жыл бұрын
same here I feel him man, I was 20 when I left my country...
@humanservicessound80763 жыл бұрын
yeah but Colin, You're a badass! :)
@bananaman38024 жыл бұрын
So often I tune into a short clip for entertainment and hear the words of god
@1111titan3 жыл бұрын
First of all let me just say it's an awesome set an guests, love it. Not subscribing because every time I love the channel and subscribe to it I lose interest (weird shit I know). Keep up the good work!!!
@cheeseburgerofdeath4 жыл бұрын
Wow, the lives of people before internet is very different.
@brucewayne21844 жыл бұрын
That's true, since I've never even heard of this guy.
@steveo.5744 жыл бұрын
He mostly does/did voice work until recently.
@iceangl8735 жыл бұрын
I want him so badly.
@gregsmasochisticcommentfac22445 жыл бұрын
Jason has become the living embodiment of music which creates an ecstatic state with God. His comedy, his storytelling, his ability to actively listen & spin comedy out of the moment is divine. #TheOffCameraShow
@humzai.95624 жыл бұрын
Wow
@qqqmyes45093 жыл бұрын
SOMEONE IS TRYING TO KILL ME
@jonnysnee5 жыл бұрын
Jacobs Ladder scenario.
@trublgrl2 ай бұрын
Hey, nong man.
@_jonbell5 жыл бұрын
wow
@babyboy3885 жыл бұрын
The off camera show, filmed in black and white
@AndreNGropo5 жыл бұрын
The lesson he takes from it is wrong. Everyone on his story look out for him, his parents, the people he talked to, everyone helped him. People are looking out for you, but YOU are the one who have to know what you want and most important nobody will DO anything for you.
@johnmella92264 жыл бұрын
Yes the lesson he takes from his own story is wrong... smh. Two different subjects.
@dorothyc28014 жыл бұрын
Well, he had to initiate the contact with the Peace Corps people. He could have seen them and been too hung up to reach out. Just to talk to a stranger is an action you have to take.
@garrett24394 жыл бұрын
@@dorothyc2801 He wouldn't have even been in Morocco if not for other people giving him a scholarship.
@fredcraven16995 жыл бұрын
Somebody did help, told you where to live
@darkninjamandelta5 жыл бұрын
Fred Craven lol right? Hahahaha
@nercksrule5 жыл бұрын
He sought that help out. They didn't come rescue him from his own mistakes. That's his point.
@zeonlink66625 жыл бұрын
What Callmeshirley said.
@jrpipik5 жыл бұрын
My thought exactly. He had help from the grant, his family, the folks from the aid agency. The message shouldn't be "No one is going to help you but you;" it should be, "Help is there if you look for it."
@georgiflores99494 жыл бұрын
You guys are literally not listening to what he’s saying. Yes he got the grant because he applied to it . The grant didn’t come to him. He obviously had to seek out help from the peace corps ppl. They didn’t just assume he needed help and told him where to go without him asking. He found himself alone in a foreign country. Maybe you guys have never been in that position ? Idk. I personally have and it can be quite scary.
@JimmySlacksack5 жыл бұрын
why does this guy remind me of Quentin Tarantino?
@te95914 жыл бұрын
Crossed legs and then low outward cupped hands spread slightly off to the sides as he emphasizes points in the conversation?
@oeu36695 жыл бұрын
Wow what that casting director said was MAD depressing and discriminatory.... he’s a guy. An actor. A human being. Living a human experience. Why wouldn’t he be able to be in any script except for specific cultural contexts and not being right for the role because he’s taller than someone he isn’t supposed to be taller than for instance 😑😑😑
@mirrorperson17444 жыл бұрын
Dayum “nobody is looking for you.” Harsh
@evergreene1863 жыл бұрын
Lesson: self-generate.
@dream48485 жыл бұрын
I am so attracted to this man
@boredcarmen82915 жыл бұрын
same here, he has this really cool vibe
@ejshafer5 жыл бұрын
Dennis feinstein ?
@rickdavenport95385 жыл бұрын
Rafi bomb!!!!!
@ThaNi-sg1pg Жыл бұрын
...makari na itan apo kriti...
@deleepbose87354 жыл бұрын
Nuclear Nadal went through hell after leaving Wadiya
@dranelemakol5 жыл бұрын
Doesn't Sam remind you of Ricky Gervais? I can't put my finger on it...
@lowercasesteve5 жыл бұрын
i totally see it. it's something in the way his mouth moves. it's similar to when ricky is doing voices and makes this weird little move with his upper lip. It's Sam's regular mouth movement. But also, other things? i totally see it though.
@fenderoid11115 жыл бұрын
Wtf is that triangle on his face
@aaronkennon99604 жыл бұрын
Every time I hear this guy I hear the deep fried pine booby
@ria11105 жыл бұрын
Why does he sound Canadian?
@Magooch865 жыл бұрын
He's from Boston or thereabouts. They say "aboot" and shit like Canadians
@boredcarmen82915 жыл бұрын
I thought I was the only one thinking abooout that 😆
@Julian2Sounds5 жыл бұрын
😀💜✌🙏
@dave6234 жыл бұрын
The lesson is to be cool with people that come to this (US) country and not say they’re all rapists etc.
@charlieharrison0075 жыл бұрын
He and his buddy Nick Kroll's voice sound almost exactly alike