Ryan Hall: Martial Arts and the Philosophy of Violence, Power, and Grace | Lex Fridman Podcast

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  • čas přidán 20. 05. 2024
  • Ryan Hall is a jiu jitsu black belt, UFC fighter, and a philosopher of the martial arts. Please check out our sponsors to get a discount and to support this podcast:
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    OUTLINE:
    0:00 - Introduction
    7:22 - Greatest warrior in history
    11:48 - Genghis Khan
    17:32 - Nature is metal
    21:49 - Cancel culture
    36:11 - Sci-fi books and movies
    44:50 - Essence of jiu jitsu
    51:17 - Jiu jitsu is a language
    1:01:12 - How to get started in jiu jitsu
    1:14:01 - The value of a good coach
    1:25:42 - Lex training with Ryan
    1:31:06 - Toxicity on the internet
    1:34:41 - Joe Rogan
    1:42:25 - Alex Jones
    2:07:02 - Donald Trump
    2:09:45 - The American ideal
    2:17:33 - What does it take to be a jiu jitsu black belt
    2:49:06 - Elon Musk
    2:57:39 - Fighting BJ Penn
    3:04:13 - Conor McGregor
    3:12:08 - How to beat Khabib Nurmagomedov
    3:16:00 - Top MMA fighters of all time
    3:24:41 - Mike Tyson
    3:41:13 - Fear of death
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  • @lexfridman
    @lexfridman  Před 3 lety +528

    I really enjoyed this conversation with Ryan. Here's the outline:
    0:00 - Introduction
    7:22 - Greatest warrior in history
    11:48 - Genghis Khan
    17:32 - Nature is metal
    21:49 - Cancel culture
    36:11 - Sci-fi books and movies
    44:50 - Essence of jiu jitsu
    51:17 - Jiu jitsu is a language
    1:01:12 - How to get started in jiu jitsu
    1:14:01 - The value of a good coach
    1:25:42 - Lex training with Ryan
    1:31:06 - Toxicity on the internet
    1:34:41 - Joe Rogan
    1:42:25 - Alex Jones
    2:07:02 - Donald Trump
    2:09:45 - The American ideal
    2:17:33 - What does it take to be a jiu jitsu black belt
    2:49:06 - Elon Musk
    2:57:39 - Fighting BJ Penn
    3:04:13 - Conor McGregor
    3:12:08 - How to beat Khabib Nurmagomedov
    3:16:00 - Top MMA fighters of all time
    3:24:41 - Mike Tyson
    3:41:13 - Fear of death

    • @herewardofbourn8197
      @herewardofbourn8197 Před 3 lety +4

      You should try neil asher underrated

    • @GurtTarctor
      @GurtTarctor Před 3 lety +2

      Another sci-fi classic that I highly recommend is The Stars My Destination by Alfred Bester, very ambiguous and interesting. Oh and Roadside Picnic by Arkady Strugatsky and Boris Strugatsky, which was the inspiration for Tarkovsky's incredible film Stalker, as well as several video games.

    • @user-qw2dt8yw2h
      @user-qw2dt8yw2h Před 3 lety +5

      Where's the grappling exhibition match (in a suit) w Ryan? I'll def skip all the talking to that part 👊👊👊

    • @shakur9567
      @shakur9567 Před 3 lety +5

      there's a line from one of the marcel the shell videos that always comes to mind, esp in the current cultural and political discussions which is at the heart of the genghis khan discussion - compared to what? we tend to compare our current situation to an ideal one. that leads to dissatisfaction. we're better off comparing it to how much worse it could be. then we can be happy and enjoy what we have know while we still work on making things even better.

    • @DaRkShadOwxXx14
      @DaRkShadOwxXx14 Před 3 lety +2

      Wish you asked about Lachlan Giles and Priit Mihkelson's stuff. I guess it was almost 4 hrs.

  • @leonjanderson7502
    @leonjanderson7502 Před 3 lety +348

    Lex: ''So you're an adult?''
    Ryan: ''No i'm a slightly better funded 12 year old.''
    Truth. I like this guy. Humble and doesn't take himself seriously.

    • @sdelgado2187
      @sdelgado2187 Před 2 lety

      Yeah, he made it clear he runs his school (for the public) at a ridiculous high level. And that's fine but he takes himself very seriously.

    • @hofmeister15
      @hofmeister15 Před rokem

      ima hide this in your comment he left a backpack full of weed in the cafeteria and got into alot of trouble lol

    • @warmygreenfields
      @warmygreenfields Před rokem

      "Bill Gates has done so many wonderful things for the world" - true 12 years old :))
      And he can't name even one of those wonderful things...

    • @damienholland8103
      @damienholland8103 Před rokem

      @@brianwilson7624 He's an expert in the subject of Jujitsu so he probably is teaching most people he comes across.

    • @lynzblk
      @lynzblk Před 4 měsíci

      #relatable

  • @adamlawrence6986
    @adamlawrence6986 Před 3 lety +395

    So this Jiu Jitsu Black belt has mentioned "Skyrim" and "Gandalf" in the first 21 minutes..... I'm 100% in.

    • @adamlawrence6986
      @adamlawrence6986 Před 3 lety +14

      and dan carlin...

    • @godsofwar1186
      @godsofwar1186 Před 3 lety +2

      @@adamlawrence6986 Go and watch Mexican Martial arts "Why Bjj doesn't work" . Just watch it and assess what is true and what is not.

    • @CStolzman
      @CStolzman Před 3 lety +2

      And?

    • @zackels
      @zackels Před 3 lety

      Ya I thought it was easy to understand to me 😆🤣

    • @godsofwar1186
      @godsofwar1186 Před 3 lety +1

      @@neekz0r You my friend are delightfully funny. I like your style.

  • @BigHead8805
    @BigHead8805 Před 3 lety +169

    Never realized how intelligent Ryan is. The man can speak for 20 minutes without so much as a stutter.

    • @ncommerce
      @ncommerce Před 3 lety +9

      Well, and spoke eloquently, and with amazing cross references, and poetically, about violence.

    • @ncommerce
      @ncommerce Před 2 lety +2

      @Da Sheat interesting. I've never known an eloquent dumb dumb

    • @nikosthanopoulossarlis2919
      @nikosthanopoulossarlis2919 Před 2 lety

      @@ncommerce One of the best at what he does . He cant be that dumb.

    • @ysph
      @ysph Před 2 lety +1

      i can't imagine what anybody would've known about ryan hall before they knew that. had you heard of him? lol

    • @DweeD1516
      @DweeD1516 Před 2 lety

      With so much reason profundity and wisdom at that.

  • @STRmw2
    @STRmw2 Před 3 lety +469

    Ladies and gentlemen, one of the most avoided fighters in the UFC.

    • @sachinpathy6940
      @sachinpathy6940 Před 3 lety +32

      Imagine Ryan Hall vs TCity

    • @STRmw2
      @STRmw2 Před 3 lety +13

      Sachin Pathy I would LOVE to see that. I think Brian’s definitely got him on the feet, his boxing is crisp when he’s not fighting Holloway 😁. But maybe Ryan is scatty and unpredictable enough to force the grappling and then I have no idea who’s better.

    • @oisinquinn9469
      @oisinquinn9469 Před 3 lety

      He’s avoided but beaten by the top guys. Saul Rogers easily beat him on tuf. Hall is very good just not elite

    • @app369
      @app369 Před 3 lety +20

      @@oisinquinn9469 Saul Rogers also beat Billy Quarentillo who is 15-2 and 3-0 in the UFC. Rogers is pretty good man. Also Hall is 4-0 in the UFC and looks a lot better than he did on TUF. He might be elite we will just have to wait and see.

    • @garretttringale436
      @garretttringale436 Před 3 lety +5

      Damnit his prime is slipping away :(

  • @rogerwilco8835
    @rogerwilco8835 Před 3 lety +501

    almost 4 hours of conversation with Ryan Hall? Gift I didn't expect to receive

    • @davidwatson3041
      @davidwatson3041 Před 3 lety +3

      Me too. When I saw it I knew I would watch it but I had no idea how good it would be!

    • @Eddieprice9
      @Eddieprice9 Před 5 měsíci

      Amen

  • @joaofarias6473
    @joaofarias6473 Před 3 lety +106

    It's been so hard for Ryan to get a fight that he's now started doing podcasts to pass the time 😂

  • @DavidBaronStevensPersonal

    'if you cannot learn to inflict pain, you will be forever subject to those who can.'
    I wish I'd learnt that when I was younger.

  • @jadonsancho2197
    @jadonsancho2197 Před 3 lety +98

    Hello, Please bring Firas Zahabi as well. He is on the same area. We would all enjoy that conversation just like this one!

    • @andrewmonroe757
      @andrewmonroe757 Před 3 lety +4

      Firas and lex would be an amazing combo

    • @DSVN23
      @DSVN23 Před 3 lety

      100% !

    • @jbasti227
      @jbasti227 Před 3 lety

      That would be an incredible podcast. Hopefully it happens someday.

    • @DweeD1516
      @DweeD1516 Před 3 lety

      Gooooood thinking! That would be perfect.

    • @defface777
      @defface777 Před 3 lety +1

      I agree, really enjoyed his appearance on Rogan's podcast

  • @desireoverpain
    @desireoverpain Před 3 lety +212

    Huge fan of Ryan Hall, never expected to see him on this podcast.

    • @buildinit6523
      @buildinit6523 Před 3 lety +2

      and dude can kill most people with his hands and feet

    • @johnstonstreet5918
      @johnstonstreet5918 Před 3 lety +1

      @@JStack thanks for the recommendation man I really liked this episode so i'll listen that one back next

    • @mirandaorr7935
      @mirandaorr7935 Před 2 lety

      Right, but obviously he belongs here.

  • @johnnywells1495
    @johnnywells1495 Před 3 lety +62

    "They're a judge for your crimes and a lawyer for theirs". What a perfect quote to describe the zeitgeist of the social media age we live in nowadays.

  • @claudes.whitacre1241
    @claudes.whitacre1241 Před 3 lety +22

    Right at the one hour mark, Hall talks about thinking objectively, and being open to the possibility what what he sees as objective , really isn't. He shows a deep understanding of how to think rationally, and compassionately.

    • @ongobongo8333
      @ongobongo8333 Před rokem +1

      Lacanian

    • @rooxie5658
      @rooxie5658 Před 8 dny

      Neurolinguistic programming. The map is not the territory. Socrates, I know that I know nothing.

  • @gerthunderlord
    @gerthunderlord Před 3 lety +448

    I hope you actually still read the comments, because that´s a trait of people who actually care I think. You are a great guy Lex, like you have so much knowledge and positivity to share. As somebody who reads his comments, too, I can only say you made a good point for it when arguing with Joe. There is something to be gained from community interaction, be it humor, interesting thoughts or discussion and I would love to see things to improve in that direction further. I sometimes get negative comments, too, but also those same people sometimes return, like weeks or months later, to say that I actually changed their mind on things and to say sorry. Interaction leads to improvements, a lack of interaction and immediate feedback leads to stagnation I think.

    • @ljohnson7124
      @ljohnson7124 Před 3 lety +21

      I tend to enjoy the comments on here as they are mostly thoughtful and respectful

    • @djquiksilva
      @djquiksilva Před 3 lety

      Ger Thunderlord .. 100% 👍🏽

    • @TheMongolianMage
      @TheMongolianMage Před 3 lety +5

      I think he does read a lot of these comments but doesn't respond here, either because he's got twitter, instagram, etc & they're better platforms, &/or his morality is such that it wouldn't let him respond to one comment without responding to all of them. Or something like that

    • @lexfridman
      @lexfridman  Před 3 lety +341

      Yes, I still read comments (in moderation). I appreciate all the love and thoughtful ideas shared. On days when I really have to focus on a difficult task, I don't read comments. I'm writing more and more scripts to help me, and deeply thinking about how the entire system can be improved. One of the reasons I want to read comments is to motivate me to give more power to the voices of the people who deeply care for others and have a longing to connect on genuine human level.

    • @djquiksilva
      @djquiksilva Před 3 lety +5

      Lex Fridman ... I guess that answers it 😳😉 ... Thanks for the podcast buddy, you are truly awesome 😎!!! Add me on Instagram peeps 🤙🏽 CardboardInvestMint

  • @dudududuFthetories
    @dudududuFthetories Před 3 lety +842

    You've made a great decision to branch out from an AI focused podcast, there is clearly much more to you than such a narrow focus.

    • @whywatchme2214
      @whywatchme2214 Před 3 lety +62

      All we need now is joey Diaz, Eddie bravo and Duncan trusses and nobody will miss jre lol

    • @oscarcastro6858
      @oscarcastro6858 Před 3 lety +8

      Exactlty, it's about lex more than any specific topic.

    • @tyfoodsforthought
      @tyfoodsforthought Před 3 lety +32

      The amount of people interested in the same diversity of stuff Lex is interested in actually amazes me though. 😅 I am pleasently surprised 🙏🏾

    • @PrashantMaurice
      @PrashantMaurice Před 3 lety +17

      Hmm, I am afraid I fall in the other camp. I was driven to lex because of insights that I never get to hear from joe, because lex can ask second order questions because of his background, eg: like ones from Wolfram. While I do understand that ufo topic will get 10x the views, I am not sure lex should go towards populism because then he won't ask in depth questions because he is not specialized in that field

    • @pdsm1552
      @pdsm1552 Před 3 lety +11

      @@PrashantMaurice As someone who got drawn to his podcast for very similar reasons to you- I have a slightly nuanced view of your point- I think Lex will ask nuanced in depth questions as much as he can. I personally loved this podcast as a JiuJitsu practitioner and competitor, having the opportunity to, for almost 4 hours, hear the thoughts of one of my "heroes" in the sport being interviewed by someone who gets it is an incredible opportunity.
      I do undertstand the concern that the further Lex strays from his domain of expertise, the less he will be able to ask those poignant questions. However as a physicist, his podcasts with Penrose and Hutchinson give me hope that he can still ask very incisive and thought through questions even outside of his field of expertise.
      At the end of the day, I enjoy Lex as an interviewer since he does his homework and has notes and gets questions from his audience too- so I should hope that translates to a slightly more populist approach to how the guests get chosen.

  • @jeshurunabinadab6560
    @jeshurunabinadab6560 Před 3 lety +28

    This conversation could’ve gone on forever and I’d be here for it.

  • @alexrandall8557
    @alexrandall8557 Před 2 lety +14

    God. Ender's Game. Hearing people talk about that gives me chills. I read that when I was probably around 10 or 11(6 years ago), and it remains one of the best book series I've ever read

  • @fabianopereirabatista8815
    @fabianopereirabatista8815 Před 11 měsíci +40

    I have attempted to meditate many times in my life and prior to this CD the only success I've experienced is with live guided meditation. czcams.com/users/postUgkxzpa8CIfZcihW4Z0F_ja0QF3W9KIatrsq This is the first CD I've used that cuts through my unmedicated ADHD and enables me to truly relax and experience a quiet and energizing interval. The instructors voice is very soothing and pleasant to listen to. I am easily able to sit successfully through the entire CD, and for quite some time after. I cannot adequately express how tremendously helpful this CD has been on my spiritual journey!! Two thumbs up and 10 stars!

  • @JohnDoe-bm5lp
    @JohnDoe-bm5lp Před 3 lety +129

    This has become my favourite podcast, KEEP IT UP LEX

    • @ljohnson7124
      @ljohnson7124 Před 3 lety +4

      Agreed! And I wasn’t even into AI at all! Now I’m a little less afraid of it

    • @mirrorengine
      @mirrorengine Před 3 lety

      same here!

  • @CD-oe5us
    @CD-oe5us Před 3 lety +16

    LEX, dude you’re guest selection is under appreciated. Thanks so much for Bringing Ryan Hall on, been a fan of his fighting for a while since I’m from VA too. Your Caliber of guest is beyond Rogan and his comedian derivatives. No offense to them, but your podcast is special. Keep going! And thank you!

  • @stoianstelian33
    @stoianstelian33 Před 3 lety +78

    This podcast set gives me old JRE vibes

  • @mohammedel-cheikh6682
    @mohammedel-cheikh6682 Před 3 lety +5

    Ryan Hall's quote at the end of the interview. Not sure of the source, but wanted to write it down, as the words are very impactful.
    Live your life so the fear of death can never enter your heart
    Trouble no one about their religion, trouble no one about their view and demand that they respect yours.
    Love your life, perfect your life and beautify all things in your life
    Seek to make your life long and its purpose to the service of your people
    Prepare a noble death song for the day when you go over the great divide.
    Always give a word, sign or salute when meeting or passing by a friend, even a stranger when in a lonely place.
    Show respect to all people and grovel to none.
    When you arise in the morning, give thanks to the food and for the joy of living
    If you see no reason for giving thanks, the fault lies only within yourself.
    Abuse no one or no thing, for abuse turns the wise one into fool and robs the spirit of its vision.
    When it comes your time to die be not like those whose hearts are filled with the fear of death so that when there time comes they weep and pray for a little more time to live their lives over again in a different way
    Sing your death song and die like a hero going home.

    • @Jazzhands1337
      @Jazzhands1337 Před 3 lety

      chief tecumseh. maynard keenan said it on jre once also. beautiful passage

  • @steveb9713
    @steveb9713 Před 3 lety +69

    This guy needs a title shot, and Ryan Hall should get top 5 contender

    • @davidenivan
      @davidenivan Před 3 lety +11

      Nobody wants to fight him because of his crazy difficult fighting style

    • @phanthanhtrung2697
      @phanthanhtrung2697 Před 3 lety

      I guess a black belt is pretty much a PhD in ass-kicking

    • @brian8861
      @brian8861 Před 3 lety +1

      He can't get a decent match

    • @XxAznXxNinja
      @XxAznXxNinja Před 2 lety

      I'm a Ryan hall fan, but this aged poorly lol

    • @TheOffcialElonMusk
      @TheOffcialElonMusk Před 20 dny

      @@XxAznXxNinjavery poorly. Ground and pound unfortunately

  • @acidarmour447
    @acidarmour447 Před 3 lety +6

    "A crisis of courage."
    I feel like my world is aligning every time I watch one of your podcasts. Once again, thank you so much for sharing your conversations!

  • @Hertz175
    @Hertz175 Před 3 lety +18

    What ryan talks about at around 54:00 regarding how language influences thought is known in linguistic circles as the sapir-whorf hypothesis. It is also one of the ideas behind the movie "Arrival".

  • @Kate-cg6ii
    @Kate-cg6ii Před 3 lety +60

    So I'm a new fan of Lex Fridman and I've been binge watching before bed his videos all week 🖤

    • @djquiksilva
      @djquiksilva Před 3 lety +1

      Kate Cardell .. big fan of your eyes, if that’s really you 🧐

    • @davids9522
      @davids9522 Před 3 lety +1

      Welcome to the club.

    • @Kate-cg6ii
      @Kate-cg6ii Před 3 lety +1

      DJQuikSilva 😂 yes it's me and thank you so much 🖤🥰

    • @djquiksilva
      @djquiksilva Před 3 lety +1

      Kate Cardell ... oh, you are so lucky 🍀... add me on Instagram CardboardInvestMint 😉

    • @paulinadeluca9117
      @paulinadeluca9117 Před 3 lety +2

      DJQuikSilva simp

  • @chasematthew1757
    @chasematthew1757 Před 3 lety +65

    LEX big fan! your podcast has really helped me pull myself out of a two year depression. Thank you so much!!

    • @akiotatsuki2621
      @akiotatsuki2621 Před 3 lety

      Glad your out of a depression but why is this soo common? People come out of a depression finding joy from a CZcamsr or CZcams channel?

    • @good4gaby
      @good4gaby Před 3 lety

      David Crockett why not?

    • @akiotatsuki2621
      @akiotatsuki2621 Před 3 lety +2

      @@good4gaby guess your missing the point of me asking and assuming I meant discontent, I am curious why therefore I do not know, so how would I know why not?

    • @good4gaby
      @good4gaby Před 3 lety

      Lex has a beautiful heart and message. I’m glad Lex resonates with you, too! Happy you’re feeling better. 😊

    • @good4gaby
      @good4gaby Před 3 lety

      ☮️

  • @BigJonkulous
    @BigJonkulous Před 3 lety +20

    Since I first saw/heard Ryan in a post-fight interview I've wondered what he would be like if asked about things that really interest him. Thanks for this, Lex.

  • @shanecaberto8191
    @shanecaberto8191 Před 3 lety +76

    "Justice is a very dangerous thing."
    ...*Googles "Ryan hall chokes out drunk person"....*

    • @phoomphgaming5538
      @phoomphgaming5538 Před 3 lety +3

      Dude I just googled it and was not disappointed

    • @scobbiebhoy
      @scobbiebhoy Před 3 lety +1

      @Shimmy Shai Did you watch it? It's why i love Jiu-Jitsu. No need to hurt the guy. He didn't get knocked out.

  • @DG-xg8vg
    @DG-xg8vg Před 3 lety +11

    Wow Ryan Hall, great job getting him on the podcast, Lex! His 50/50 dvd opened my eyes to the leg game years ago. What a legend.

  • @brianmincher716
    @brianmincher716 Před 3 lety +5

    Absolutely brilliant. Two high level intellectuals and combat athletes, covering a wide and deep variety of topics for hours. . . Thank you Lex!!!

  • @jarodcole1678
    @jarodcole1678 Před 2 lety +2

    Ryan Hall is so well spoken.

  • @ryanj2004
    @ryanj2004 Před 3 lety +7

    Throughly enjoyed this interview. Thank you to everyone that made it possible!

  • @cheesyeagle
    @cheesyeagle Před 3 lety +23

    Wow, I really didn't see this one coming...nice job Lex! Ryan is one of the most interesting people in grappling/MMA, can't wait to listen to this episode

  • @whywatchme2214
    @whywatchme2214 Před 3 lety +17

    I briefly met Ryan hall in Vegas when mcgregor ko’ed aldo. He was exactly the same as he seems her. Super nice, humble smart, and polite. 👍🏽

    • @nikisdicki9383
      @nikisdicki9383 Před 3 lety

      bmcgmusic 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

  • @Michael-xb5zq
    @Michael-xb5zq Před 3 lety +4

    Dude yes! I've been training for 10 years and it's so nice to see awesome fighters like Ryan Hall get a platform to speak. That being said, are you really drinking a coffee AND a red bull??

  • @hunter48129
    @hunter48129 Před 3 lety +1

    Lex is the man! Super entertaining and knowledgeable. Dives into some of the most coolest and deepest topics ranging from everything to anything. Can't wait to see more!
    Side note: Ryan Hall also has deep, critical and philosophical views on things. Very enjoyable to watch.

  • @The_mazatec_mystic
    @The_mazatec_mystic Před 3 lety +7

    Absolutely epic man, love that you let his wife talk, amazing!!

  • @onetruecaesar99
    @onetruecaesar99 Před 3 lety +11

    What an interesting choice! I love these left-field guests that you'll have on every once in a while, I think different perspectives from people with different backgrounds are very, very interesting.

  • @lolwtfbbq111
    @lolwtfbbq111 Před 3 lety +1

    Gotta give major respect to you, Lex, for even being willing to consider the topic of forgiveness for Hitler as a Jewish man. Really, that's pretty deep.
    It makes me think perhaps I've held on to some resentment that I really should not hold onto. Obviously, it's easier said than done, but your point really does make me realize that I'm not dealing with issues nearly as deep as you might be. Thanks for being willing to lead that discussion by example instead of just saying an empty point and talking around it. I don't think many Jewish people would even be willing to talk about that Live for fear of castigation or being made fun of.
    Good stuff!

  • @brettsanders9646
    @brettsanders9646 Před 11 měsíci

    I like a lot of podcasters but recently Lex has risen to the top of the list as my new favorite. Solid podcast after solid podcast asks great questions, has empathy, and super insightful. Just showing my appreciation. Your podcasts are consistently terrific.

  • @chrispoggi1726
    @chrispoggi1726 Před 3 lety +7

    WE LOVE THE ECLECTIC INTERVIEWS. WHO EVEN INTERVIEWS RYAN HALL? WOW LEX. AMAZING.

  • @skylosuno
    @skylosuno Před 3 lety +17

    Amazing! he has great Jiu Jitsu instructionals, and is a great minded individual.

  • @kierharris976
    @kierharris976 Před 3 lety +1

    Lex, as a writer/creative type who is also into fitness, weightlifting, and martial arts, your podcast helps remind me that I'm not alone in the world trying to categorize me as less than I really am. You are truly an inspiration to me, and I'm sure many others. Please keep up the amazing work. I'm so grateful.

  • @danielludlow8960
    @danielludlow8960 Před 3 lety +2

    What a great conversation! BTW Lex...the way you speak is why you have great conversation on your podcast. Its unpretentious and relaxing. That along with the questions you ask your guest makes the awesome podcast that it is. It's been my experience that those who purposefully try to "bring you down" actually speak to themselves the same way.

  • @Snarkathon
    @Snarkathon Před 3 lety +38

    "Man will never be free, until the last King is strangled with the entrails of the last priest" - Denis Diderot, 1713-1784.

    • @antkcuck
      @antkcuck Před 3 lety +3

      Marcus Aurelius was supposed to be quite a good king

    • @brianmincher716
      @brianmincher716 Před 3 lety

      SantoAntonio and how many Marcus’s have we had? I’m pretty sure he IS the short list of benevolent dictators.

    • @plain_simple_garak
      @plain_simple_garak Před 3 lety

      Marcus Aurelius was the last of the "5 good emporers" in Roman history. His son was a tyrant. That should tell you all you need to know. For every Cincinnatus in history there's like a hundred Caligulas

    • @gickygackers
      @gickygackers Před 3 lety

      @@plain_simple_garak type type type you have no idea lol

  • @scargrizzly
    @scargrizzly Před 3 lety +5

    What a delight to come home from training to see you have a new episode up and it's with Ryan Hall!! Been waiting for a podcast with this Mad Scientist!

  • @YourAlphaOLOS
    @YourAlphaOLOS Před 3 lety +38

    Everything Ryan hall says. Could literally be said in Batman voice and fit perfectly in any Batman movie

  • @amiracleone2803
    @amiracleone2803 Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you Lex, I love you so much for this introduction so beautifully done. As a human being who has sacrificed all on the altar of the philosophy of The Martial way. You do an amazing job representing us brother and I thank you.

  • @shotgun111180
    @shotgun111180 Před 3 lety +9

    love how this guy lets the guest talk and doesnt interrupt

  • @paradopx8618
    @paradopx8618 Před 3 lety +3

    Lex your voice sounds like intellectually inquisitive ASMR, people will enjoy your specific podcast even more

  • @pjmoran42
    @pjmoran42 Před 3 lety +1

    Never heard of Ryan Hall. Incredibly articulate. Thanks.

  • @ortatraining
    @ortatraining Před 3 měsíci

    Just attended a seminar with Ryan never having really watched him before and he was super down to earth and humble. Pleasantly surprised to have found that he did a podcast with Lex

  • @curtthechameleon
    @curtthechameleon Před 3 lety +11

    Lex, don't pay attention to the hate, I can't imagine how hard it is to not pay attention, but your doing us a great service and we appreciate it.

  • @earlj.d.6285
    @earlj.d.6285 Před 3 lety +3

    Always appreciated him as an athlete but I never knew how deep his thoughts were 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 This was an amazing episode. Thanks for this

  • @alexdymytrov9159
    @alexdymytrov9159 Před 3 lety +1

    Lex, I'm just starting my way with bracing myself with all that tremendously valuable information that You put out here, but one thing I should say already: Thank You and Ryan for such a beautiful conversation, some part of which are affecting me as I'm watching it.
    Big thanks from Ukraine 🙏

  • @terrymanly5051
    @terrymanly5051 Před 3 lety +1

    Lex, I am a newer subscriber. Ever since I saw you on JRE you peaked my interest, and have been watching many of your podcasts and videos ever since. You’re a genius, a genuine person, an athlete, and a musician and that fully doesn’t even encompass the personality you have. I want to start my own channel and have been planning ideas for a while now, and you a great inspiration. Thank you for putting yourself out there, it would’ve been a duller world had I not known you’d existed. Much love brother.

  • @IllIIIllIIIllII
    @IllIIIllIIIllII Před 3 lety +5

    This was an amazing podcast I really hope you have ryan back again! Thank you!

  • @skinzocm5221
    @skinzocm5221 Před 3 lety +4

    you don't understand how happy i am seen that you interviewd ryan thank you

  • @phanthanhtrung2697
    @phanthanhtrung2697 Před 3 lety +2

    This has to be one of the best podcast episodes in a long time

  • @DrDoinks
    @DrDoinks Před 2 lety

    I’m likely here because you branched out- and got recommendations because of that.
    Love your humility, openness, and true desire to connect with others for the power of good. You, your podcast and your platform are food for the soul and mind- a valuable asset in todays world. Thank you Lex🤝🏼

  • @ch3ssmast3r3
    @ch3ssmast3r3 Před 3 lety +3

    Lex really take the best things from other podcasts and really applaud them to his podcast. Very impressive

  • @elielsaf3362
    @elielsaf3362 Před 3 lety +7

    This guest is great, but he kind of misquoted Musashi, He didn't say the only goal was to win, he said it was to kill. That the only reason to ever parry or block was in order to deliver a killing blow. I really liked that comment though how he said fighting is "studied as a science but expressed as an art" is truly insightful. I'm a special operations operator BTW. Both of these guys are great.

  • @jasonabc
    @jasonabc Před 3 lety +1

    Holy crap so inspiring hearing Ryan talk about determination and persistence being the key to success

  • @yanivgurwicz2612
    @yanivgurwicz2612 Před rokem

    Lex, the level of eloquence of your speech inspires most, if not all, of your viewers, and it has influenced me to try and perfect my phrasing. I salute you for that. Know that your choice of words, the rhythm, the quite talk, the effort you put into selecting the right wording, and the ”slow” pace - are all perfect. You are great for many reasons, and your style is one of those, so please never be discouraged by those who critique (even they keep coming back), and keep doing all that you do in your own unique and inspiring style.

  • @trojanmom8240
    @trojanmom8240 Před 3 lety +3

    Congratulations on changing the name of the podcast! Even if Joe recommended you don read the comments, I hope you read this one. There’s a tone of happiness in your voice that I heard once or twice before, but I believe it’s here to stay. Wishing you the best for your future and looking forward to watching grow and to enjoining the conversations with your future guests! I’m very proud of you!

  • @bigmacattack7747
    @bigmacattack7747 Před 3 lety +4

    Ryan should really have a podcast, he's got so much to say, but he would need a co-host able to draw him out of himself.
    It'd be a huge hit.

    • @jbasti227
      @jbasti227 Před 3 lety +1

      I'd be down to see Ryan and Lex start a podcast together

  • @mayhem2288
    @mayhem2288 Před 3 lety +1

    This was one of the best conversations I’ve had the pleasure of listening to. Thanks, both of you.

  • @izaakchater9165
    @izaakchater9165 Před 3 lety +1

    Have him on another 10 times because this was an absolutely incredible podcast. I went in expecting to hear about just bjj (which would have been fine) but I did not expect 4 hours of an extremely engaging and philosophical back and fourth that was also easy to follow and understand. Hats off to you gentlemen

  • @RahulSam
    @RahulSam Před 3 lety +3

    Hey Lex, A great video would be your whole podcast setup, software and hardware. Please go through everything you do to produce such high-quality content. I'm sure a lot of people would benefit from it. Keep up the great work mate!

  • @reneramos3214
    @reneramos3214 Před 3 lety +8

    Lex ur the Michael buble of intellectual conversation. Keep it up . ♡

  • @jayc9940
    @jayc9940 Před 3 lety +1

    There is hope for humanity as long as people like Lex and Ryan exist. True thinkers embodying love and compassion.

  • @ryanbrown8920
    @ryanbrown8920 Před 3 lety +1

    Love listening to Ryan Hall flow through so many complex topics with ease and conviction

  • @DizzyOwnzj00
    @DizzyOwnzj00 Před 3 lety +3

    Ryan's a great guy, was my instructor when I trained at Lloyd Irvin's gym.

  • @charleskovacs795
    @charleskovacs795 Před 3 lety +11

    Conceivably, the podcast (episode) of 2020. Interview with a philosopher king.

    • @Xpistos510
      @Xpistos510 Před 2 lety

      I'd say more of a philosopher-warrior. He doesn't hold the political power be a philo-king.

  • @adrielgonzalez2064
    @adrielgonzalez2064 Před rokem +1

    This video has had me coming back and studying it every now and again since it was uploaded. Excellent conversation gentlemen!

  • @salsung73
    @salsung73 Před rokem +1

    Only 20 minutes into the podcast and I’m mesmerised by the way Ryan speaks. Thank you Lex for this awesome conversation 🙏😃🤗 and I hope you have an awesome day

  • @PaperKhaos
    @PaperKhaos Před 3 lety +5

    From Skyrim to Ender's game and LOTR references in the span of 10 minutes! lol love this guy

  • @austincovington6248
    @austincovington6248 Před 3 lety +4

    So happy you're stepping out of science purely from the new perspective's. Don't get me wrong, truly love math and all the guest you've had before hand, but the expansion of the pallete is super nice.

  • @benwinstanleymusic
    @benwinstanleymusic Před 3 lety +1

    guys this is an amazing podcast. thanks for branching out Lex, Ryan's whole philosophy is so refreshing to listen to

  • @antodoyle69
    @antodoyle69 Před 3 lety

    Ryan hall the best mma fighter who has being held back by the ufc for 'economical' reasons for the last 5 years , this man deserves his time to shine , amazing ambassador for the sport ✌️🐢🍀

  • @selfactualization8260
    @selfactualization8260 Před 3 lety +3

    This was a great podcast more guests like Ryan! Thanks Lex!

  • @zettelkastendev3760
    @zettelkastendev3760 Před 3 lety +96

    aha, lex is looking to find his own „eddie bravo“

    • @TheMitchyevans
      @TheMitchyevans Před 3 lety +52

      I'll take Ryan over Eddie any day.

    • @AG-pm3tc
      @AG-pm3tc Před 3 lety +30

      With all the respect to eddie as a support, this dude is on a different level.

    • @littledittymusic727
      @littledittymusic727 Před 3 lety +1

      Just look into it 🧐

    • @garretttringale436
      @garretttringale436 Před 3 lety

      @@TheMitchyevans as a coach? I dunno, eddie gave us geo martinez

    • @SirPraiseSun
      @SirPraiseSun Před 3 lety +1

      @@TheMitchyevans hah both ar4 great but eddie is funnier n crazy yin and yang indeed

  • @aaron234567890987643
    @aaron234567890987643 Před 3 lety +1

    Ryan is a great mind and athlete, so happy to finally see him in a long form interview

  • @davekumarr
    @davekumarr Před 3 lety +2

    This podcast. It is awesome. Thank you Lex. Here's to wishing the 3 of you all the very best.

  • @AndrejDukic
    @AndrejDukic Před 3 lety +16

    Finally! I asked for this on twitter a week ago so I'm gonna take credit for this one! (I know it was probably filmed a month ago) So excited to listen to this, giddy! :D

    • @rafnaegels8913
      @rafnaegels8913 Před 3 lety +3

      I wished for this after watching old clips on this channel. So i’m taking some credit too!

  • @chasematthew1757
    @chasematthew1757 Před 3 lety +3

    LEX!!! This may be one of my favorite podcasts of yours. Funny, the first I heard of you was from Rogans podcast. Now Iv been watching yours more lately.

  • @Rudy-126
    @Rudy-126 Před 3 lety +1

    So much wisdom in this podcast. I am thankful for the privilege just to listen. Thank you for sharing 🤙

  • @richkrupansky1339
    @richkrupansky1339 Před 3 lety +6

    Hitting like button before I even listen. This should be great if you love Bjj

  • @user-qm9ub6vz5e
    @user-qm9ub6vz5e Před 3 lety +3

    I’m only 30 minutes in and as someone who grew up in a Christian household and went to Christian school it’s interesting how much significance you put in grace and forgiveness. Two very big pillars Jesus lived on and how even in 2020 by some of the greatest minds they see it as a way forward.

    • @fuhq5121
      @fuhq5121 Před 3 lety +1

      Twas grace that taught my heart to fear.

  • @googsuser9894
    @googsuser9894 Před 3 lety

    So proud of you Lex. You have enlightened and vastly broadened my understanding though the way you interact and speak to others. Благодарю

  • @Old_Man_Dan
    @Old_Man_Dan Před 3 lety +1

    Lex, you are so inspiring and its amazing to watch you have a conversation with someone who inspires you.

  • @TheArtofGuitar
    @TheArtofGuitar Před 3 lety +97

    Please tell me you guys roll at the end of this. :)

    • @P4nopticon
      @P4nopticon Před 3 lety

      @@dranreb1118 he is a..... He would get dealt with.

    • @elielsaf3362
      @elielsaf3362 Před 2 lety

      Damn. Ive never done that. This almost made tears roll, but I kbow what you mean.

    • @Khalid-zi3ir
      @Khalid-zi3ir Před 2 lety

      IEyy your your name your y your yyyyyyyyyyyyyy

    • @Khalid-zi3ir
      @Khalid-zi3ir Před 2 lety

      @@P4nopticon yyou yyy ytype yyyyyyyyyyyyyyof yis yis y

    • @Khalid-zi3ir
      @Khalid-zi3ir Před 2 lety

      @@P4nopticon CZcams

  • @DB-xz1sb
    @DB-xz1sb Před 3 lety +5

    Dude mad respect for this Podcast, hoping this becomes the new JRE podcast!

    • @paidpro9
      @paidpro9 Před rokem

      Your an idiot. The new jre. Nothing like rogans podcast ya clown 😂😂😂😂 yes let s blah blah shut the fk up.

  • @IrishTechnicalThinker
    @IrishTechnicalThinker Před 3 lety

    Here I just discovered that Lex was a black belt in Ju Jitsu. I understand how much determination is required to achieve this and so much respect! Love from Ireland. Many blessings.

  • @KornKakes
    @KornKakes Před 3 lety

    Only 30 minutes in and i love the discussion already! I also loved the intro, not only do you come off as humble but you humbled me with your words aswell💕

  • @akashkris
    @akashkris Před 3 lety +17

    The people and subjects in this channel is clearly hi-fi ing my thoughts

  • @TheJimys7
    @TheJimys7 Před 2 lety +5

    Fuck. He got knocked out... FeelsBadMan

    • @gervontadavisstan2850
      @gervontadavisstan2850 Před 2 lety

      Not at all, he got exposed for being one-dimensional.

    • @TheJimys7
      @TheJimys7 Před 2 lety

      @@gervontadavisstan2850 Turns out he broke he broke his hand first punch.

    • @gervontadavisstan2850
      @gervontadavisstan2850 Před 2 lety

      @@TheJimys7 Excuses.

    • @TheJimys7
      @TheJimys7 Před 2 lety

      @@gervontadavisstan2850 He did break his hand. What excuses? We got xrays.

  • @sasstemir
    @sasstemir Před 3 lety +1

    Such a joy to listen and watch you both. Thank you and huge respect from Russia.
    My favorite podcast ever

  • @TheScottGillies
    @TheScottGillies Před 3 lety

    Love your show! I cannot believe the level of quality that your work so CONSISTENTLY displays!

  • @jonnybeware6598
    @jonnybeware6598 Před 3 lety +3

    A great conversation between two legitimately great guys. Lex, you’ve grown on me dude! Stay awesome...