Henry Rollins is a musician, actor, writer, television and radio host. He hosts a weekly radio show on KCRW, and is a regular columnist for LA Weekly and Rolling Stone Australia.
When i was 12-13, "end of silence" had just came out. I wrote Henry through the adrress on all my Rollins band tapes. I told him how much i loved Black Flag/Rollins band. 3 weeks later, i get a hand written post card from him. He was well known, had a video on Mtv, celebrity status and still took the time to pen out a few encouraging words to some punk kid across the country. Says alot about him. Good man, solid guy.
When I was a scrawny 17-18 y.o. teenager inclined to self-destruction he motivated me to start lifting weights and it changed my life entirely. I stopped drinking and taking drugs. I obtained confidence and eventually figured out what was wrong with my life. I wasn't a huge fan of Black Flag or Rollins Band tho. And I'm even not American. Henry exerts a huge influence on people all over the world.
It's so interesting to me....Henry Rollins back in the 80s was a *_FUCKING ASSHOLE_*...like a legit bro douche. But fuck...he's become sharp over the years...intelligent ethical quick disciplined and hungry for knowledge and experience. It's _clearly_ given him loads of empathy. Who he was...and is now...is night and day. I was lucky enough to see one of his _many_ stand-up shows way back in 2002 or so...in college. It was cool and all...I actually got to meet him and say hi, but I was mainly "star-struck" because I was(and still am) a *_massive_* Tool fan...and anyone else who is, knows why I found it cool to meet him. But I've only recently really come to find the guy rather inspirational. Really good episode....
I'm a disabled veteran of Iraq. US Army grunt. I am agoraphobic and can't leave the house for the most part. I've been stuck in my room for a month now. I am going to the gym at 5pm w my brother. February 9, 2018 is the day I'm taking back my life.
Out of all these comments on this page yours is the only one that in my mind is worth asking about as to how your doing? No trying to pry just checking on a fella..
Can people stop with all the Trump comments every vid. Some guests Joe has on will love Trump others will hate him, fucking get over it and try listening to other people's views.
Henry as he is today has all my respect. I would not like to have his personality traits. As a young man, Henry was a bully. I do not respect Henry's behavior in the 80s. He's grown out of that, but he's permanently screwed up from the Ritalin his mom made him take.
I really hate this attitude people with unconventional "jobs" have, putting down everyone else for wasting their life. Good for you, you have more money and freedom than others. But you still rely on other people to support your way of living. They build your homes, keep your water and electricity flowing, stock shop selves with your favorite organic rice, to make just enough money to pay for their necessities and have extra $50 to see you standing on stage trying to make them feel bad for never accomplishing anything meaningful.
I honestly think it's hard for people who've made a career by going against the grain to pursue something they are passionate about to hear people complain about their jobs or careers. I think they look at it that there are so many people who dont live to their full potential and settle doing dead end jobs or jobs they aren't passionate about. There is a lot of people who are completely happy doing the jobs you've listed but I think theres an epidemic of people who aren't happy. There's a lot of people who are scared to skirt away from the constructed path our system has paved for an american to acquire a job or career ie. high school and college. HS and college need to exist because not everyone has the drive to make a fulfilling living on their own. I have cousins who are dumb as shit who dropped out of high school and started their own blacktopping business and have been doing it the past 20 years truly enjoying themselves because they love doing it. They could have listened to everyone else and went through school and college and made the same amount of money working for someone and making the same money their making now and be miserable. It's more about are you happy doing what you do day in and day out. If not, you have to work towards the steps at making a change in your life. I think the underlying attitude Joe and Henry have is they don't respect people who won't put in that effort because they are living proof that id doesnt matter who you are you can go against the grain and make it happen for yourself. Make sense?
Well, I mean somebody is inevitably going to rise above to provide entertainment. Otherwise, everyone would be doing the same jobs and going home with no entertainment.
+Metanaut In most cases they are giving horrible advice. What does our culture look like when everyone "follows their dreams"? It looks like American Idol, where everyone follows their dreams in spite of the fact that they suck balls.
why cause he travels? ? I work for an airline I can travel. there are far more interesting people nothing against Henry he is just a passport with a mouth
Crimsonphilosophy he was a complete fucking d-bag in bf days wich turned me away from the band and punk its self im glad to see he did a turn arround. but the part he talked about david lee roth convinced me that maybe dlr is the most interesting man in the world id like to see joe interview hom
blaaaaaair Indeed. The traveler thing was kind of a shocker to me too when I first found out. I’ve always known him as the singer of black flag growing up.
Came expecting cool stories from a guy I loved in movies and music (I see why he was picked for He Never Died after hearing his humor), and a generally cool guy. Walked away with some profound thoughts. Henry is a lot more than I expected. Excellent choice and great show Joe!
Hank is one of a kind, no doubt. Probably inspired me more than any other musician/writer I have been a fan of. Read many of his books, seen him speak many times, his attitude is amazing, his humility a lesson for all of us. It seems funny to me that people are not expecting the profound from Hank, but I guess I wasn't either before I became familiar with his body of work and perpetual approach towards life. Most sincere man ever? At least equal to any other in terms of humility, bravery, willingness to be vulnerable, while being a total badass uber-alpha. Great podcast, in my top 3 for sure. Fuck it, fav JRE so far.
What a guy, I don't think I've ever seen Joe so respectful and genuinely interested in what a guest has to say. Instead of "rolling" over Mr. Rollins (sorry for the bad pun work) he sat back with patience and sincerity, giving the floor to an amazing and brave human being. One of the best casts I've seen so far and as for inspiration, I'm at this time attempting to conquer addiction and this frighteningly focused man has given me the push I needed. Thank you both, from my heart, for this superb, honest open interview. I've never been so glued to, in my humble opinion, two intelligent men who have opened up a completely new perspective for me. I'm also now gonna go through Mr, Rollins back catalogue of work and hopefully continue on this wave of inspiration and absolute positivity to get my life on track. No more questioning and looking back, focus on my yard in front me to be someone who, like Henry, has conquered his fears (if they ever existed in the 1st place?) and does things he both enjoys and has no fear from what others may think. I owe you guys a drink, maybe just a coffee for Henry. Cheers you wonderful humans, keep up this type of open, relaxed but so thought provoking cast. I may even watch it again back to back so I don't lose the motivation these guys have given to me. Great work!
Mad respect for this guy.. wise, strong and a great mentor. Henry suffers from social anxiety yet he is one of the smartest human beings on this planet. He has so many mental tools that we could all learn & develop to make ourselves better
When successful people talk about their lives, people with shitty lives think they are being arrogant and narcissistic... Travel the world, meet new people, indulge yourself in weird and different cultures, then come home and try to explain it to your small town school friend who never left the county... He'll think you're a tool. Welcome to Henry's world.
What world do you live in that you believe this? I live in a small rural town and travel around the world and much of it to poor areas. They are much more intrigued and appreciative than my city friends.
16:51 "I chose to sail the seas of consequence" 21:08 Always have a plan B. Multiple sources of income/career paths 22:45 "Last week I was 20 and now I'm 56" 25:10 The iron never lies. Working out to create mental toughness 32:06 "I'm trying to have as few obligations and as much passion" 32:23 I have met so many people by age 23 they're retired. It's in your head and the choices u make 33:11 The most gratifying thing in my life is coming up with an idea that goes from my brain to the physical 46:44 Joe Rogan about not living a normal life + taking the "straight" path 47:48 "I liked learning but I hated school" 49:27 Their advice is coming from a different world. A different expecation for what your life should be. It's poision to every breath you take. It's useless. They'll call you crazy but then you look at their job and they're the crazy one 52:53 I don't live in the real world that much, I live in my self invented Henry world. I hate reality. I don't shy away from it, but that flatline existence would have destroyed me. I would've found alchohol. Some people say suck it up, it's not that bad-but I don't want it. 54:03 If someone wants to live a ~different life~ bad enough, they wouldn't need approval from others. 55:18 Actor who only takes acting classes but never acted. Rubber never hits the road bc you're always on pause. 55:54 I thought I'd make it in music or thought i'd make money from it. I always run at things thinking this is it or die. I run at things really hard and I get through it bc I got no where else to go. This may hurt, but better than the pain of standing behind the counter. 1:12:19 Wanting more materialistic because of insecurity. Ego standing of the way of humanness. nothing satiates that thirst. Trump wanted to be president to show we could get it all/ego/insecurity. 1:34:56
Hazle Nutt it really is I seen him live many times and it's kind a like a weird like his act is like mediocre but throughout the act he does something usually like something physical where he moves around a lot or he did this thing where he does a handstand off of a wooden stool crouch down and started imitating the voice of God is funny as hell yeah he really pulls it off somehow
Sometimes you hear the term "Perfect English Eccentric". Henry is a perfect "American Eccentric". He's one of a very, very few "celebrities" I'd take the time to meet. Very interesting character. The man won't upgrade his airline seats to business class, but he's got $200k Wilson Alexandria speakers in his living room. Now THAT is a life I can get behind!
Henry is seriously committed to listening. I'm sure he digs into the nuances those 200k speakers can bestow. I'd jump at the chance to just sit and listen to records with him.
I heard Greg Graffin from Bad Religion was doing pilots for a show and Anthony Bourdain got the time slot. Some of these old punk rock3ers are the most well rounded people of all.
As a teenager I looked at Henry as a Uber-mensch. A guy who's seemingly limitless capacity for production of stories, novels, music and movies made him a sort of renaissance man. A man whose energy and discipline would test even a hardened Navy Seal. I still think these things, but at the same time, now older, I see the terror and emptiness inside of him. He just never had any one love him when he was young and so he doesn't know how to love himself or be loved. It's amazing to me that he didn't become a drug addict or drunk, but instead his isolation and certain key developmental experiences shaped him into the disciplined, workaholic he's become. He's somewhat sad in a way, but I suppose only insofar as I compare him to most people. I think he has found processes and routines that allow him to feel a bit of ego-homeostasis. I think he gets depressed probably because there is an essential anomie that he can't repair, that may be tied to loneliness or a sense of unworthiness at a deep level. I still admire him greatly, but I don't envy him the way I used to.
That's a great analysis. He grew up in D.C. and that place is filled with psychopaths so who knows what they did to him. He doesn't talk to his mom or dad so I'm sure there are some abandonment issues.
You seem very intelligent but I don't think you read people well. Rollins is one of if the biggest contradiction ever. We all are as it's a human trait and impossible not to be from time to time, but he's on another level
That was a beautiful way to describe it, he does strike me as a tragic figure. Very intense, and I think all the muscle he packed on was a way to shield himself emotionally, made him feel protected and strong.
Aaronsauce _ - you seem to have confused pretence with 'people doing something with their life.' Nothing pretentious in that. Guy travels anywhere he can, takes any risks, learns what he can from people there and simply describes it all to a rapt room of people on speaking tours and to his readers. So far he's made the "Axis of Evil" countries and others less scary for a sizeable audience in the West. Taking down propaganda in a punk way.
DayWalker 88 honestly that right there is part of why he is where he is today. Respecting money, not longing for or treating it as though it’s nothing. His whole life, his being... he is a most stellar example of the Law of Attraction and it’s absolutely magnificent to see. I haven’t seen him speak in person yet, but hope to some day. Probably one of the most fascinating individuals to listen speak.
@@cozmahnut Definitely calling bullshit since acid only produces pseudo hallucinations. Especially seeing a full fledged hallucination on what is at best 200 ug, and at worst not even acid.
@TiredTanuki not my words. The Words with a capital W of Jesus. Everyone has to make that choice. But we are all equally loved by God. He died for you, because He values you so much that one day you will spend eternity with Him. This life isnt a random act of nothingness.
@TiredTanuki Its called Faith. And yes most of the bible has been scientifically proven. The proof is in the mirror. The animals. The stars in the sky. Some will never believe proof or no proof. The Bible has hundreds of authors over thousands of years, it's not a debate. It's a fact. Not a guess. The Holy Word of God. Jesus would have came down and died for you if you were the only person on the planet. It's all love. Love. Love. Love. This life is like a vapor in time. God is a fair God and every knee will bow one day now, before Him wether you believe or not. Dont waste your telling me why you dont believe. I'm fine. What are you gonna tell God on that day? When it's just you and God?
well he made that comment. That's something. I'd like to see Rollins make a youtube comment as good as that one! +Michael Cassolato Don't listen to them mate. I got your back.
Oh my god. The last segment resonated with me so much. I'm a pretty solitary guy myself. I have a ton of people in my life, both family and friends, who think I just forgot about them or some shit because I don't talk to them, but it's not that. I like being around people, it's just that I like being alone even more. And here I thought I was the only weirdo out there. Lol.
Not at all. There so much noise and so many people. Its great to be able to disappear into whatever place you choose without having to answer for it. Its even better when you can find that friend or mate that does the same.
Henry Rollins is a legend. Guy come from a troubled background and ended up working minimum wage. He lives his life on his terms. A true 'authentic' life who needs no ones approval...
Great interview. I was born in 1980 in North Carolina and I grew up with no running water. I grew up having to bathe and wash clothes in the river. I didn't get to live with running water until I went to college at 18. I can testify to the effect of not growing up with running water. It is very difficult to have dignity and self esteem when you can't clean yourself or your clothes, especially going to school where everyone else has running water and takes it for granted. And it affects you your whole life. The segment on having running water and dignity really hit home for me, it's importance for getting people out of poverty can't be overstated. Thank you Joe Rogan and Henry Rollins.
Zakuma101 It's my opinion of the dude and you wanted to know how someone could hate Henry. I don't him for being a cunt, but I can see why people would hate him for this. There are debates in this comment section about whether Henry is a philosopher and thinker or a sellout, a poser or an narcissist. Look around and you will see how he can be disliked, and hated.
Joe rogan has the dumbass audience. He gets the most well educated/ traveled/ successful people in the world and they show a reasonable critic of trump = butthurt liberals!! fuckin stupid ass coutnry hicks
+ShelleyCline You cant say it better than he did cause youre probably just as fucking stupid as the country hicks hes talking about lmao You act like he wrote something insightful , "i coulnt have said it better myself" lmao *shut the fuck up*
Heath Bates im from Eire I've heard of black flag and all the good music they have done but never seen one song stroke video of black flag i wonder why this is so, or am missing something so obvious apparent to others, i just can't figure this out or even for the most part behind the music tripe, does he say no to them deals or is he as true as he comes across except for the accent that i cudnt tell wat part of the states he's from, if u cud take time to answer any of the questions queries i have i wud be much appreciated Darren o rain, a Nirvana fan but can't stand smells like teen spirit. TX 🇮🇪
@@darrenoriain3038 hey, Henry is from Washington D.C. which explains the neutral accent. Black Flag was more of an underground punk/hard-core scene band back in the early 80's when Henry was active with them. Excellent early hard-core band. His solo band that was active from the late 80's til about 01-02 was really good, occasionally jazzy, occasionally funky, aggressive hard rock. He hasn't participated in Black Flag in about 35 years other than maybe a one off concert here or there and a tribute album in 02 to benefit the West Memphis Three. Hope this helps!
I love everything these guys have been talking about, but I disagree with the notion that you cant have a meaningful life if you have a normal straight job. Someone has to clean the toilets, enter the data, pick up the trash. That doesn’t mean you’re never adventurous in your family time or hobbies. I think crony capitalism wants us all to work our asses off and value work above all else, simultaneously not appreciating human life at all.
They aren't saying having that job is the problem. They are saying that only doing that jobs is a problem, not having something to be passionate about.
Those jobs will disappear in 10 years, you don't see gas station guys or cashiers anymore, AI will take their job. Sincerely I can't think of jobs that won't disappear in 50/100 years, the " easiest" one are already gone right now.
I definitely don't agree with every one of Rollins' opinions, but I really get his personality. so much of his mind-set and mechanism makes so much sense to me.
SubZeRoy9 Yeah, the guy was his best friend and roommate. He’s told the full story before, but he obviously doesn’t like to have to talk about it much, understandably so.
He's never really shyed away from talking about it really. He also talked about it years ago on Howard Stern, but more in depth. Didn't seem to mind talking about it, didn't get that impression.
Rollins saved my life. When I was a fourteen I heard Black Flag's My War for the first time. And my life was changed. Im an artists becuase Rollins made it clear to me that I could be. When I was struggling in my 20's, The Rollin's Band - Henry's lyrics spoke to me. I spoke to the pain, the otherness I felt - that the shit I was dealing with was real. And as I have gotten older - now in my late 40's here's Henry again - dropping knowledge. One of my ONLY hero's (who hasnt offend himself) to stay true his core values. And always pushing to be a better human. Thanks Joe for this interview!
Henry Rollins motivated me so much that I went out and ate six Snickers bars and impregnated three women. I should not have eaten all that candy. That was a bad decision.
Randompost The recommended dosage is just one when you're not feeling yourself. You OD'ed and became 6 times your self so basically you are about at a 50% level of impregnating someone for every two of you.Have you noticed any other strange effects?
It's so interesting to me....Henry Rollins back in the 80s was a *_FUCKING ASSHOLE_*...like a legit bro douche. But fuck...he's become sharp over the years...intelligent ethical quick disciplined and hungry for knowledge and experience. It's _clearly_ given him loads of empathy. Who he was...and is now...is night and day. I was lucky enough to see one of his _many_ stand-up shows way back in 2002 or so...in college. It was cool and all...I actually got to meet him and say hi, but I was mainly "star-struck" because I was(and still am) a *_massive_* Tool fan...and anyone else who is, knows why I found it cool to meet him. But I've only recently really come to find the guy rather inspirational. Really good episode....
God makes us all unique. Can you imagine what Henry will leave behind? He has basically documented his entire life with his writing. I wonder who will inherit his estate? His buddy from Fugazi? He has touched so many lives. There are many voices we hear in this life but very few we listen to. Henry is one of those voices I've been listening to for a very long time.
I literally thought this guy was just your average actor. I had no idea what an amazing compassionate and well rounded human Henry Rollins is. Wow. #humbled
Henry really was a good influence on my lifes outlook and at the time I was reluctantly transitioning from self centered child to adult (waaay too late btw) I was lucky to be influenced by his worldly and inclusive disposition. I was always a liberal minded person, but wasn't very happy at the time and could have easily let my indignance and credulity take over. I wrote him an email to show my appreciation and he sent a super short response but it was enough for me. I don't always agree with him but it's always coming from a place of brotherly and sisterly love, fairness and inclusion. I love his optimism. Also "do you get lonely?" "No, I don't have that chip." That ABSOLUTELY describes me to a tee....I could happily not see anyone ever again and I would be fine. In my youth throughout to my early adulthood I loved being around ppl. but somewhere along the line I lost interest in interacting with people and building relationships but much the same as Henry I appreciate and love people and humanity but I prefer to do it at a distance...it bothers my mom to no end.
If you knew anything about Henry Rollins of Black Flag in the early Eighties, You would think this Man is all Braun and no Brain. He was tough as nails. He was going to live his life his way, Don't try to give him advice, you knew he would take none. He was smart and he knew it. He was intense. You were just a rat in the maze. It seemed very condescending yet, He never even bothered to try to explain why he felt you were wrong. But, if you tried to argue you're point he would know more about what you thought you knew. Most of the time he would simply say "You could argue with me but, you're wrong". He was the perfect rock star. Arrogant enough to demand respect even in an atmosphere of absolute unadulterated decadence not worthy of anything less than the reputation rock and roll or heavy metal had at that time. Yet Henry did not participate in the indulgences of drugs and such, he simply was not interested in dulling his witts. what got him high, knowledge He sharpened those whenever possible. He read everything he could get his hands on. To see him humble now seems odd yet, strangely familiar as another man having grown to my fifties as well.
When i was 12-13, "end of silence" had just came out. I wrote Henry through the adrress on all my Rollins band tapes. I told him how much i loved Black Flag/Rollins band. 3 weeks later, i get a hand written post card from him. He was well known, had a video on Mtv, celebrity status and still took the time to pen out a few encouraging words to some punk kid across the country. Says alot about him. Good man, solid guy.
Rollins is a great ambassador of how cool Americans can be.
*Address bro.
right on brother
When I was a scrawny 17-18 y.o. teenager inclined to self-destruction he motivated me to start lifting weights and it changed my life entirely. I stopped drinking and taking drugs. I obtained confidence and eventually figured out what was wrong with my life. I wasn't a huge fan of Black Flag or Rollins Band tho. And I'm even not American. Henry exerts a huge influence on people all over the world.
Wow that is so cool. End of silence changed my life. He let it all out on that record.
When the guest does all the talking -- great show
Always nice spotting random Conflict fans on CZcams.
Al Forest yeah, just turn Henry loose watch him go..
Al Forest I'm pretty sure Rollins had a radioshow back in the day.
Joe doesn't get the chance to steer conversation to his usual played out topics of discussion.
It's so interesting to me....Henry Rollins back in the 80s was a *_FUCKING ASSHOLE_*...like a legit bro douche. But fuck...he's become sharp over the years...intelligent ethical quick disciplined and hungry for knowledge and experience. It's _clearly_ given him loads of empathy. Who he was...and is now...is night and day. I was lucky enough to see one of his _many_ stand-up shows way back in 2002 or so...in college. It was cool and all...I actually got to meet him and say hi, but I was mainly "star-struck" because I was(and still am) a *_massive_* Tool fan...and anyone else who is, knows why I found it cool to meet him. But I've only recently really come to find the guy rather inspirational. Really good episode....
"I don't know what else there is to do, but hit it and quit it." -Henry Rollins
my nigga
Henry has grown so much since his teens/early twenties. I respect him in so many ways and he really is someone I admire.
I'm a disabled veteran of Iraq. US Army grunt. I am agoraphobic and can't leave the house for the most part. I've been stuck in my room for a month now. I am going to the gym at 5pm w my brother. February 9, 2018 is the day I'm taking back my life.
JAGGEDcut good job bro. Proud of you. Life is yours to live!
Out of all these comments on this page yours is the only one that in my mind is worth asking about as to how your doing? No trying to pry just checking on a fella..
I hope your journey is going well
Good job man. Best of luck and I hope you have as fuckin awesome of a brother that I’ve got man
There's a _whole world_ out here - just waiting for the new you to join in! :)
"I choose to sail the sea of consequence." David Lee Roth #respect
Can people stop with all the Trump comments every vid. Some guests Joe has on will love Trump others will hate him, fucking get over it and try listening to other people's views.
Jonny_mufc that's what joe says all the time ppl can't see both sides
Jonny_mufc seriously this guy was super interesting
I think Joe should put trigger warnings before the parts in the video that he and the guest discuss Trump.
Jonny_mufc this guy is a white supremacist though.
people don't get to talk shit about trump and get a free pass.... lol what are you expecting that for
Wow, Henry Rollins is probably the realest dude ever. This was a fantastic episode
Got any other favourite episodes?
I love the way Henry speaks. He's clearly a complex thinker but he seems like such a simple kinda guy with simple morals. What I strive to be
Sorry for being Mr. Positive but get ready to be disappointed by most of the people you meet.
i think henry is screwed up in the head. no i wouldn't want to be anti-social and restless like him, although i respect that he has strong insight
Philly Boy Roy you like joe, but not henry? makes no sense. henry was joe before joe.
Henry as he is today has all my respect. I would not like to have his personality traits. As a young man, Henry was a bully. I do not respect Henry's behavior in the 80s. He's grown out of that, but he's permanently screwed up from the Ritalin his mom made him take.
Henry was still a bully into the early 2000's. He seemed to have lost that edge when he stopped making music/touring and power lifting.
I've known about Rollins my whole life but never gave him any thought. I'm now a huge fan.
Same here. Going to be weird explaining to people that I'm a big Henry Rollins fan but I don't like his music.
The Boxed Life, Human Butt, Think Tank, Keep Talking Pal
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"So i call up Sharon Osbourne... See the original Black Sabbath....and then fly to Kenya the next day"
That's what i call Living
This is the third full J.R.E episode I've watched out of order.
Nick You kidnapped in 🇰🇪 lol fun!
I keep coming back to these podcasts. For some reason, I just love listening to Henry Rollins talk.
C/Manthey Kinetics me too, Henry is endearing, honest and stimulating to listen to
He’s really honest and well spoken, im doing the same thing right now 😂
Literally everyone does dude it’s ok
Me too! Since it aired!
I really hate this attitude people with unconventional "jobs" have, putting down everyone else for wasting their life. Good for you, you have more money and freedom than others. But you still rely on other people to support your way of living. They build your homes, keep your water and electricity flowing, stock shop selves with your favorite organic rice, to make just enough money to pay for their necessities and have extra $50 to see you standing on stage trying to make them feel bad for never accomplishing anything meaningful.
good point
I honestly think it's hard for people who've made a career by going against the grain to pursue something they are passionate about to hear people complain about their jobs or careers. I think they look at it that there are so many people who dont live to their full potential and settle doing dead end jobs or jobs they aren't passionate about. There is a lot of people who are completely happy doing the jobs you've listed but I think theres an epidemic of people who aren't happy. There's a lot of people who are scared to skirt away from the constructed path our system has paved for an american to acquire a job or career ie. high school and college. HS and college need to exist because not everyone has the drive to make a fulfilling living on their own. I have cousins who are dumb as shit who dropped out of high school and started their own blacktopping business and have been doing it the past 20 years truly enjoying themselves because they love doing it. They could have listened to everyone else and went through school and college and made the same amount of money working for someone and making the same money their making now and be miserable. It's more about are you happy doing what you do day in and day out. If not, you have to work towards the steps at making a change in your life. I think the underlying attitude Joe and Henry have is they don't respect people who won't put in that effort because they are living proof that id doesnt matter who you are you can go against the grain and make it happen for yourself. Make sense?
Well, I mean somebody is inevitably going to rise above to provide entertainment. Otherwise, everyone would be doing the same jobs and going home with no entertainment.
+Metanaut In most cases they are giving horrible advice. What does our culture look like when everyone "follows their dreams"? It looks like American Idol, where everyone follows their dreams in spite of the fact that they suck balls.
Dj13e36 - i think the US wouldn't look so ridiculous if everyone was more realistic about pursuing dreams that they have skills for....
Take a shot everytime Joe says "Wanderlust"
Rollins is the most interesting man in the world.
No. No he isn't. lol
why cause he travels? ? I work for an airline I can travel. there are far more interesting people nothing against Henry he is just a passport with a mouth
you my friend ( not really ) are an extremely uneducated waste of human resources
Crimsonphilosophy he was a complete fucking d-bag in bf days wich turned me away from the band and punk its self im glad to see he did a turn arround. but the part he talked about david lee roth convinced me that maybe dlr is the most interesting man in the world id like to see joe interview hom
He is a very interesting guy but he is pretty egotistical
If there’s anyone who had to take Tony Bourdain’s place, i’d want it to be Henry Rollins. Henry Rollins: Parts Unknown. Make it happen.
Yes!
blaaaaaair Indeed. The traveler thing was kind of a shocker to me too when I first found out. I’ve always known him as the singer of black flag growing up.
Dude yes!!!
Yes
Yep. Henry for president.
Came expecting cool stories from a guy I loved in movies and music (I see why he was picked for He Never Died after hearing his humor), and a generally cool guy. Walked away with some profound thoughts. Henry is a lot more than I expected. Excellent choice and great show Joe!
Vara Diio ~ Co-sign, despite some over doing some topics, it's all good
If you guys liked this, go listen to the podcast he did with Ari Shaffir. #277 Not all Who Wander Are Lost. It's just as good.
Al Brhyno
Thanks, i go back and check out the older ones once in a while
Hank is one of a kind, no doubt. Probably inspired me more than any other musician/writer I have been a fan of. Read many of his books, seen him speak many times, his attitude is amazing, his humility a lesson for all of us. It seems funny to me that people are not expecting the profound from Hank, but I guess I wasn't either before I became familiar with his body of work and perpetual approach towards life.
Most sincere man ever? At least equal to any other in terms of humility, bravery, willingness to be vulnerable, while being a total badass uber-alpha.
Great podcast, in my top 3 for sure. Fuck it, fav JRE so far.
Naim Wiveld
Who the fuck is hank? Who the fuck refers to celebrities by their nick names? If he even goes by that.
Henry Rollins in the man. I don't give a fuck what any of you say. This was one of the most interesting JRE episodes ever.
Daniel Cobar dude, yes.
Daniel Cobar agree. Listening to his work ethic and stories were interesting.
You have to work hard with a tiny talent.
So I guess *you* don't get much sleep then :P
Daniel Hobgen sounds like he knows all about working hard with a tiny talent.
What a guy, I don't think I've ever seen Joe so respectful and genuinely interested in what a guest has to say. Instead of "rolling" over Mr. Rollins (sorry for the bad pun work) he sat back with patience and sincerity, giving the floor to an amazing and brave human being. One of the best casts I've seen so far and as for inspiration, I'm at this time attempting to conquer addiction and this frighteningly focused man has given me the push I needed. Thank you both, from my heart, for this superb, honest open interview. I've never been so glued to, in my humble opinion, two intelligent men who have opened up a completely new perspective for me. I'm also now gonna go through Mr, Rollins back catalogue of work and hopefully continue on this wave of inspiration and absolute positivity to get my life on track. No more questioning and looking back, focus on my yard in front me to be someone who, like Henry, has conquered his fears (if they ever existed in the 1st place?) and does things he both enjoys and has no fear from what others may think. I owe you guys a drink, maybe just a coffee for Henry. Cheers you wonderful humans, keep up this type of open, relaxed but so thought provoking cast. I may even watch it again back to back so I don't lose the motivation these guys have given to me. Great work!
It's been 6 months since you wrote this comment. Tell me, are your words still true? Are you still inspired?
sounds like you're on the right path... 8 months later, how are you?
Where u @.
He was high when he wrote this...
hahahaha
"There is no great genius without some touch of madness. "
-Aristotle
Ariistotle is on you tube. Hey man!
Congrats using others words
@@adamquinn4677 did you invent the words "congrats useing others words" :/ guess your useing others words too congrats on that :)
He is a true GENIUS, the wild part is he is also the 1st person to tell you he is not!
chilly dog Henry is systematic chaos!
*Currently sitting in cubicle job*... Man, these guys are really shitting all over me in this podcast
Chris Beltran haha yes
lol right?
Why are you listening to a podcast? Get back to work!
God damn it, Ron. When did you become a slave to Corporate America???
David Gottwald 😂😂😂
When someone says Henry Rollins, i immediately think Def Jam Fight For NY
Donnie Darko wanna learn some moves?
Donnie Darko hohohohoh shit I forgot about that !
"Hey, this is Rollins. You better get your ass down to the gym!"
Donnie Darko i play it on the reg.
occasionally
I used to have a gaming issue
lmao he was in that game?
"I thought you liked me. Why are you calling?" Hilarious.
Mad respect for this guy.. wise, strong and a great mentor. Henry suffers from social anxiety yet he is one of the smartest human beings on this planet. He has so many mental tools that we could all learn & develop to make ourselves better
listening to henry inspired me to do 5 sets of pushups
He inspired me to clean my room
reading the op's comment inspired me to do the same.
how many reps dog?!
Girl pushups ! Little girl .
Randy Randalman It's a start!
That was a seriously phenomenal episode. Henry Rollins is like the definition of an introvert that just found his own groove. And grooving is badass
Joe Rogan Experience is Amazing. The most Intellectual Conversations and The most Retarded Comment Section on Earth
Lol you think Joe Rogan is intellectual
Capo Tuta you should listen to Sam Harris's podcast for a dose of intellectual conversations...
Capo Tuta WORD.
Capo Tuta .....the irony
Straight up and down! Hahaha
"Last week I was 20, now im 56"
Even his armpits work harder than I do
SchoolofRockNRoll hahahaha brilliant
When successful people talk about their lives, people with shitty lives think they are being arrogant and narcissistic... Travel the world, meet new people, indulge yourself in weird and different cultures, then come home and try to explain it to your small town school friend who never left the county... He'll think you're a tool. Welcome to Henry's world.
McSpitfire well put.
What world do you live in that you believe this? I live in a small rural town and travel around the world and much of it to poor areas. They are much more intrigued and appreciative than my city friends.
Can't believe these two weren't friends already
Joe wouldn't be able to keep up.
Serge Kulyk not at all
Henry doesnt have friends. He knows people.
16:51 "I chose to sail the seas of consequence"
21:08 Always have a plan B. Multiple sources of income/career paths
22:45 "Last week I was 20 and now I'm 56"
25:10 The iron never lies. Working out to create mental toughness
32:06 "I'm trying to have as few obligations and as much passion"
32:23 I have met so many people by age 23 they're retired. It's in your head and the choices u make
33:11 The most gratifying thing in my life is coming up with an idea that goes from my brain to the physical
46:44 Joe Rogan about not living a normal life + taking the "straight" path
47:48 "I liked learning but I hated school"
49:27 Their advice is coming from a different world. A different expecation for what your life should be. It's poision to every breath you take. It's useless. They'll call you crazy but then you look at their job and they're the crazy one
52:53 I don't live in the real world that much, I live in my self invented Henry world. I hate reality. I don't shy away from it, but that flatline existence would have destroyed me. I would've found alchohol. Some people say suck it up, it's not that bad-but I don't want it.
54:03 If someone wants to live a ~different life~ bad enough, they wouldn't need approval from others.
55:18 Actor who only takes acting classes but never acted. Rubber never hits the road bc you're always on pause.
55:54 I thought I'd make it in music or thought i'd make money from it. I always run at things thinking this is it or die. I run at things really hard and I get through it bc I got no where else to go. This may hurt, but better than the pain of standing behind the counter.
1:12:19 Wanting more materialistic because of insecurity. Ego standing of the way of humanness. nothing satiates that thirst. Trump wanted to be president to show we could get it all/ego/insecurity.
1:34:56
DAMN thank you
The greatest trick Joe Rogan ever pulled was convincing the world he is a comedian
Hazle Nutt lawl
Hazle Nutt : reference to "Devils Advocate?"
or other?
(i agree)
Or that his opinions on politics are somehow informed because alex jones said it was true.
Hazle Nutt it really is I seen him live many times and it's kind a like a weird like his act is like mediocre but throughout the act he does something usually like something physical where he moves around a lot or he did this thing where he does a handstand off of a wooden stool crouch down and started imitating the voice of God is funny as hell yeah he really pulls it off somehow
One of the most successful comedians in the world currently.
I wish I was 1% of Henry, he's definitely our true American hero .
An American hero wow man your lost that pure idol worship wake the fuck up
You can be. Only thing holding yourself back is yourself.
@@floridaman8723 is that the truth???
@@adamquinn4677 you're a complete douchebag.
@@Allyourheroswenttohell stop waiting for luck. He worked his ass off to be successful. You're obviously just an angry dude.
Sometimes you hear the term "Perfect English Eccentric". Henry is a perfect "American Eccentric". He's one of a very, very few "celebrities" I'd take the time to meet. Very interesting character.
The man won't upgrade his airline seats to business class, but he's got $200k Wilson Alexandria speakers in his living room. Now THAT is a life I can get behind!
Guy Fawkes he's a man of music after all
Guy Fawkes 200k is still a lot for speakers
Yeah, but I'd wager Henry gets more use out of them than he would out of a $200k car. I know I would.
Henry is seriously committed to listening. I'm sure he digs into the nuances those 200k speakers can bestow. I'd jump at the chance to just sit and listen to records with him.
If you have the money and you don't go 1st class...you cray cray..Flying is like torture.
Henry should take off where Bourdain stopped. Doesnt have to be about food
I heard Greg Graffin from Bad Religion was doing pilots for a show and Anthony Bourdain got the time slot. Some of these old punk rock3ers are the most well rounded people of all.
except he's a bit of an asshole
@@tridlrig so was Bourdain behind the scenes
tridlrig - so was Bourdain. It's what gives them their determination.
YES parts unknown with Henry Rollins
As a teenager I looked at Henry as a Uber-mensch. A guy who's seemingly limitless capacity for production of stories, novels, music and movies made him a sort of renaissance man. A man whose energy and discipline would test even a hardened Navy Seal. I still think these things, but at the same time, now older, I see the terror and emptiness inside of him. He just never had any one love him when he was young and so he doesn't know how to love himself or be loved. It's amazing to me that he didn't become a drug addict or drunk, but instead his isolation and certain key developmental experiences shaped him into the disciplined, workaholic he's become. He's somewhat sad in a way, but I suppose only insofar as I compare him to most people. I think he has found processes and routines that allow him to feel a bit of ego-homeostasis. I think he gets depressed probably because there is an essential anomie that he can't repair, that may be tied to loneliness or a sense of unworthiness at a deep level. I still admire him greatly, but I don't envy him the way I used to.
I felt the same way I just couldn't put my finger on it, but you said it all. He is frightened and sad
That's a great analysis. He grew up in D.C. and that place is filled with psychopaths so who knows what they did to him. He doesn't talk to his mom or dad so I'm sure there are some abandonment issues.
occupynewparadigm : i didn't know this
You seem very intelligent but I don't think you read people well. Rollins is one of if the biggest contradiction ever. We all are as it's a human trait and impossible not to be from time to time, but he's on another level
That was a beautiful way to describe it, he does strike me as a tragic figure. Very intense, and I think all the muscle he packed on was a way to shield himself emotionally, made him feel protected and strong.
Henry makes me want to work!
underated comment..lol.
adam turner ha!
Its so true tho..😂
adam turner ya I thought Gary Vaynerchuk's grind was crazy. I thought mine was...But damn. He'd punt sleep if he could lol
Gary aint no slave to the grind..he's a king. Henry surpasses said person tho. Indeed he would lol. Rollins work ethic is alien 😉
I've seen around 200 JRE episodes and thus far I rank this #1.
I tie this with the one featuring Guy Ritchie.
Oh, okay then.
Funny response Jkghtg!
Pedal, every time I watch a new Joe Rogan Interview, I declare it the new best one! I am so confused :)
Aaronsauce _ - you seem to have confused pretence with 'people doing something with their life.'
Nothing pretentious in that. Guy travels anywhere he can, takes any risks, learns what he can from people there and simply describes it all to a rapt room of people on speaking tours and to his readers.
So far he's made the "Axis of Evil" countries and others less scary for a sizeable audience in the West. Taking down propaganda in a punk way.
2:22:31 is why I come back to this podcast. It’s May, 2019. I love the whole podcast though. Both times Henry was on here. Waiting for a 3rd one.
DayWalker 88 honestly that right there is part of why he is where he is today. Respecting money, not longing for or treating it as though it’s nothing. His whole life, his being... he is a most stellar example of the Law of Attraction and it’s absolutely magnificent to see. I haven’t seen him speak in person yet, but hope to some day. Probably one of the most fascinating individuals to listen speak.
Five dollars Joe brings up coyotes.
Juan Vargas
3-1 he brings up wolves and bow hunting.
2 hrs in not yet
YOU LOST XD
oh okay then - fucking moron
Joe's actually a brilliant dude - but you knew that.
never watched an entire JRE until now... holy shit
Henry Rollins doesn't do LSD, LSD does Henry Rollins.
If you want hear Henry's funny LSD story, check out
czcams.com/video/5vhaQIp5PBs/video.html
@@cozmahnut but wouldn't you rather see 6 Donald Ducks swearing at you on a beach?
Go watch the Henry and Heidi podcast where he talks about it, called "Henry Does Acid." He never did 6 tabs, the furthest he went was 4.
@@cozmahnut You dont see those kind of hallucinations on acid bro
@@cozmahnut Definitely calling bullshit since acid only produces pseudo hallucinations. Especially seeing a full fledged hallucination on what is at best 200 ug, and at worst not even acid.
Get Mike Patton on the show plz!
FUCK YEAH.
Hell yes
@Jack Walsh eat shit
@Jack Walsh That's funny, he said the same thing about you.
2:16:55 "That's all you get to do in life. You get to do stuff and then you die." -Henry Rollins
Might be the most ignorant statement anyone has ever said...this life is only the beginning of eternity...There is only 1 way. Jesus.
@TiredTanuki not my words. The Words with a capital W of Jesus. Everyone has to make that choice. But we are all equally loved by God. He died for you, because He values you so much that one day you will spend eternity with Him. This life isnt a random act of nothingness.
@TiredTanuki I wont ever push anyone to believe. But I will offer the Truth.
@TiredTanuki Its called Faith. And yes most of the bible has been scientifically
proven. The proof is in the mirror. The animals. The stars in the sky. Some will never believe proof or no proof. The Bible has hundreds of authors over thousands of years, it's not a debate. It's a fact. Not a guess. The Holy Word of God. Jesus would have came down and died for you if you were the only person on the planet. It's all love. Love. Love. Love. This life is like a vapor in time. God is a fair God and every knee will bow one day now, before Him wether you believe or not. Dont waste your telling me why you dont believe. I'm fine. What are you gonna tell God on that day? When it's just you and God?
There is no god. None of it has been proven by science and all this bullshit is just bullshit. @@Grace4_All
one of the best guests ever... i say that shit all the time but DAMN this guy is living my dream!!!! i want to see earth like this man.
Michael Cassolato who are you and what have you done?
well he made that comment. That's something. I'd like to see Rollins make a youtube comment as good as that one!
+Michael Cassolato Don't listen to them mate. I got your back.
Cameron Fielder who the fuck Michael Cassolato and what did he say lmao
I love that "you have 34 billion dollars, you can have me killed, and have all the pizza you want"
#pizzagate
Henry Rollins needs his own TV Series: Traveling The World.....👍👍👍
"Rolling with Rollin's." He should start a youtube channel, where he drives through strange parts of the world in a VW van.
Russel crowe beat him
He did have a show. The henry rollins show
10 Things You Don't Know w/ Henry Rollins.
That’d be cool, but it couldn’t happen with some of the places he travels to, like that’s how you die lol
Oh my god. The last segment resonated with me so much. I'm a pretty solitary guy myself. I have a ton of people in my life, both family and friends, who think I just forgot about them or some shit because I don't talk to them, but it's not that. I like being around people, it's just that I like being alone even more.
And here I thought I was the only weirdo out there. Lol.
Mushran Chowdhury Introvert ;)
If your friends are like mine they'll ask "Did you disappear into the phantom zone?"
There is a difference between being alone and having friends or can have anyone they want then being alone and have no one.....
Not at all. There so much noise and so many people. Its great to be able to disappear into whatever place you choose without having to answer for it. Its even better when you can find that friend or mate that does the same.
Me too, but I don't really like people. Can't really be sure about them
"Don't get eaten is a great thing to have on your to do list every once in a while"
Henry Rollins is just a more intense and experienced Joe Rogan
Jandawg99 Joe would kill for Henry's hair.
Nailed it.
Joe “have you tried yoga” Rogan
Henry Rollins is a legend. Guy come from a troubled background and ended up working minimum wage. He lives his life on his terms. A true 'authentic' life who needs no ones approval...
Agreed. Lots of jealous insecure trump fanboys here.
i could listen to Henry Rollins all day! he's amazing!!
I like how Henry finally changed his shirt to match his hair
DINGDONGDANIEL3 LMAO
Its Steve Martin with tatts!
..again.
Grey Flag
Derek Fletcher ?
Great interview. I was born in 1980 in North Carolina and I grew up with no running water. I grew up having to bathe and wash clothes in the river. I didn't get to live with running water until I went to college at 18. I can testify to the effect of not growing up with running water. It is very difficult to have dignity and self esteem when you can't clean yourself or your clothes, especially going to school where everyone else has running water and takes it for granted. And it affects you your whole life. The segment on having running water and dignity really hit home for me, it's importance for getting people out of poverty can't be overstated.
Thank you Joe Rogan and Henry Rollins.
joe "do you do yoga" rogan
Laura Padron Can't believe he didn't mention the reverse hyper.
Laura Padron "joe yogan"
@HumanEnginearing
you would know...
Joe "do you fuck around with yoga?" Rogan
Laura Padron After seeing this on countless videos, it's still funny af
This guy is living an authentic life.
Nothing better than the childfree life 😄
Sure you need some money to do they way he does 😊💵
He was awesome in “He Never Died”
Joseph Izzo - Awesome movie. Really overlooked.
Joseph Izzo one of my favorites! They were talking about a tv show a while back
I love how he promoted sleep and the melvins at the end.
How can you hate Henry.
Daniel Hobgen Except hes not.
Zakuma101 It's my opinion of the dude and you wanted to know how someone could hate Henry.
I don't him for being a cunt, but I can see why people would hate him for this.
There are debates in this comment section about whether Henry is a philosopher and thinker or a sellout, a poser or an narcissist.
Look around and you will see how he can be disliked, and hated.
Daniel Hobgen My question was rhetorical, I know people have opinions.
Thank you.
zzzzzzzzzzzz nooorrrrr zzzzzzzzzzzzz norrrrr
mudguts24 I concur.
1:35:00
"You just like disagreeing with people and piling on"
Henry Rollins, that has been your second career!
Joe rogan has the dumbass audience. He gets the most well educated/ traveled/ successful people in the world and they show a reasonable critic of trump = butthurt liberals!! fuckin stupid ass coutnry hicks
Yet your characterization of them in the sentence "Joe rogan has the dumbass audience" was so eloquent. English , much?
shhhhhhhhhh...your tears are not enough lube for your butthurtin'
Well, I think that people are over reacting to the whole Trump thing. People are acting like we just elected Hitler into the office. smh
just a barrel of sunshine.
+ShelleyCline You cant say it better than he did cause youre probably just as fucking stupid as the country hicks hes talking about lmao You act like he wrote something insightful , "i coulnt have said it better myself" lmao *shut the fuck up*
Henry Rollins may be the nicest, most respectful person on the planet. I've always been a huge fan of his music and spoken word, but this cements it.
Heath Bates Check out his old interviews lol he was a psychopath
Heath Bates im from Eire I've heard of black flag and all the good music they have done but never seen one song stroke video of black flag i wonder why this is so, or am missing something so obvious apparent to others, i just can't figure this out or even for the most part behind the music tripe, does he say no to them deals or is he as true as he comes across except for the accent that i cudnt tell wat part of the states he's from, if u cud take time to answer any of the questions queries i have i wud be much appreciated Darren o rain, a Nirvana fan but can't stand smells like teen spirit. TX 🇮🇪
@@darrenoriain3038 hey, Henry is from Washington D.C. which explains the neutral accent. Black Flag was more of an underground punk/hard-core scene band back in the early 80's when Henry was active with them. Excellent early hard-core band. His solo band that was active from the late 80's til about 01-02 was really good, occasionally jazzy, occasionally funky, aggressive hard rock. He hasn't participated in Black Flag in about 35 years other than maybe a one off concert here or there and a tribute album in 02 to benefit the West Memphis Three. Hope this helps!
@@heathbates9561 thanks mate u give me a much better understanding of who he was where he came from and wat he stood for, very grateful Heath Bates
You should interview Ian Mackaye of Minor Threat and Fugazi.
Cowboy Krinkle yesss!!
He's the only guy that has Henry beat on sweating! 😉
When he referenced his best friend's mother dying, it was Ian's mom.
They're lifelong friends Mr Bickle
Major woody Hell yeah keith Morris is a legend
Best Rogan pod I've heard, and ive listened to every one up to 973 so far! Please get him back!!
Pretty sure I'm in love with Henry Rollins after watching this
Same! Black Flag here I come!!!
too bad he's not looking for a relationship
I fall in love with a few different people everyday. We we're meant to do it that way. My experience/opinion.
Stocks Stocks nice quoting
henry reminds me of a compassionate point: we need to be more compassionate to ourselves and each other
I had no idea Henry was so fascinating.
I'm working on getting out of my 9-5 (7-3) job to do my art full time. Amazing inspiration.
me too, will you check out and support my music, so i can leave 9-5?
Kilebu Contre Pompage
merci
Priyagold7 so did you escape?
Makes me glad I do my art as my full time 5am-3pm job.
And yes, what I do, water treatment, is absolutely an art. Try it for a day.
He and Joe make me feel inadequate. Which makes me wanna get off my ass, run, pushups, and then work on my fuckin book.
It's been a year since you wrote this. I really hope you're doing what you love, regardless of what that is now.
Henry Rollins is a fascinating individual. True Punk icon.
Ruben Baeza I
Nope do some research. He is a blowhard.
I read the word "fascinating" at the exact moment he said it.
Bryan West pot calls the kettle black... get a life.
Both of these men are so badass...this is going in the spank bank.
Brittany Garner
You're gonna rub your box to a podcast? I don't understand
she was making a joke. Relax you idiot
Anthony Atrane fuck yourself, loser
Relax dude, why you so angry & jealous of everyone?
RIP Pete Here here!
Get Ian MacKaye on the show! That would be a great interview!
He's a cat lady
Agree!
most boring dude ever
"so ian, have you ever done dmt?"
"wait"
Finally! Henry Rollins and Joe Rogan! I always wondered how a conversation between these two would go.
when?
I love everything these guys have been talking about, but I disagree with the notion that you cant have a meaningful life if you have a normal straight job. Someone has to clean the toilets, enter the data, pick up the trash. That doesn’t mean you’re never adventurous in your family time or hobbies.
I think crony capitalism wants us all to work our asses off and value work above all else, simultaneously not appreciating human life at all.
Will McDaniel so true man
I agree so much. Nicely put Will.
Someone has to clean to toilet but you dont have to do it forever.
They aren't saying having that job is the problem. They are saying that only doing that jobs is a problem, not having something to be passionate about.
Those jobs will disappear in 10 years, you don't see gas station guys or cashiers anymore, AI will take their job. Sincerely I can't think of jobs that won't disappear in 50/100 years, the " easiest" one are already gone right now.
this podcast inspired me to walk to my local river and crawl through a storm drain.
As long as that makes you happy, go you!
Lol
Rollins is one of the four greatest Americans. He helped me with my depression.
Joe isn't used to having a guest that doesn't enjoy drugs or has an addiction. But Henry does have that kind of personality.
I definitely don't agree with every one of Rollins' opinions, but I really get his personality. so much of his mind-set and mechanism makes so much sense to me.
Nolan Olivier Agreed.
Like the fact he doesn't have time for women?
Ma'am, I'm a dog, just not the kind that you pet. That was pretty funny.
@@gabrielguzman6018 doesn't have time for women?
Joe "I just learned the word "wanderlust"" Rogan
Henry is the living embodiment of, "You can't make me , I do what I want."
He is genuinely one of the most interesting people Joe has ever had on the show. I really enjoyed this episode.
one of the best episodes ever.
I agree.
kellie anglin I disagree. He contradicted himself a lot in this.
You can tell he was trying hard to divert the conversation away from his friend getting killed. That's sad.
SubZeRoy9 Yeah, the guy was his best friend and roommate. He’s told the full story before, but he obviously doesn’t like to have to talk about it much, understandably so.
It was on Unsolved Mysteries back in the day. It's no secret.
He's never really shyed away from talking about it really. He also talked about it years ago on Howard Stern, but more in depth. Didn't seem to mind talking about it, didn't get that impression.
Rollins saved my life.
When I was a fourteen I heard Black Flag's My War for the first time. And my life was changed. Im an artists becuase Rollins made it clear to me that I could be. When I was struggling in my 20's, The Rollin's Band - Henry's lyrics spoke to me. I spoke to the pain, the otherness I felt - that the shit I was dealing with was real. And as I have gotten older - now in my late 40's here's Henry again - dropping knowledge. One of my ONLY hero's (who hasnt offend himself) to stay true his core values. And always pushing to be a better human.
Thanks Joe for this interview!
Truedat
And kick-started my love for black coffee. ☕
So happy to see these two in one room.
Not sure I'll ever get enough of hearing Rollins discuss his life philosophy.
Henry Rollins motivated me so much that I went out and ate six Snickers bars and impregnated three women. I should not have eaten all that candy. That was a bad decision.
Fair play boss!
Randompost ..funny joke... in high school💯😂
Randompost The recommended dosage is just one when you're not feeling yourself. You OD'ed and became 6 times your self so basically you are about at a 50% level of impregnating someone for every two of you.Have you noticed any other strange effects?
It's so interesting to me....Henry Rollins back in the 80s was a *_FUCKING ASSHOLE_*...like a legit bro douche. But fuck...he's become sharp over the years...intelligent ethical quick disciplined and hungry for knowledge and experience. It's _clearly_ given him loads of empathy. Who he was...and is now...is night and day. I was lucky enough to see one of his _many_ stand-up shows way back in 2002 or so...in college. It was cool and all...I actually got to meet him and say hi, but I was mainly "star-struck" because I was(and still am) a *_massive_* Tool fan...and anyone else who is, knows why I found it cool to meet him. But I've only recently really come to find the guy rather inspirational. Really good episode....
Based George Rockwell your mother is a bundle of sticks
God makes us all unique. Can you imagine what Henry will leave behind? He has basically documented his entire life with his writing. I wonder who will inherit his estate? His buddy from Fugazi? He has touched so many lives. There are many voices we hear in this life but very few we listen to. Henry is one of those voices I've been listening to for a very long time.
Damn I wish I could see Sleep open for the Melvins. Fuckkk
Been a hard worker since his punk days! Still listen to Black Flag till this day!
me too, this man is an inspiration
I literally thought this guy was just your average actor. I had no idea what an amazing compassionate and well rounded human Henry Rollins is. Wow. #humbled
He was in a couple of influential rock and roll combos, too. Please see also "Pissing in the gene pool."
Love his love for David Lee Roth. An unlikely pairing that seems almost perfect in its imperfections.
First interview I have seen with Henry Rollins.
What a bad ass/ down to earth/ normal guy! Love it!
you should go to one of his Spoken word shows. matter of fact I need to go again, its been about 18 years since I went
Henry really was a good influence on my lifes outlook and at the time I was reluctantly transitioning from self centered child to adult (waaay too late btw) I was lucky to be influenced by his worldly and inclusive disposition. I was always a liberal minded person, but wasn't very happy at the time and could have easily let my indignance and credulity take over. I wrote him an email to show my appreciation and he sent a super short response but it was enough for me. I don't always agree with him but it's always coming from a place of brotherly and sisterly love, fairness and inclusion. I love his optimism. Also "do you get lonely?"
"No, I don't have that chip." That ABSOLUTELY describes me to a tee....I could happily not see anyone ever again and I would be fine. In my youth throughout to my early adulthood I loved being around ppl. but somewhere along the line I lost interest in interacting with people and building relationships but much the same as Henry I appreciate and love people and humanity but I prefer to do it at a distance...it bothers my mom to no end.
If you knew anything about Henry Rollins of Black Flag in the early Eighties, You would think this Man is all Braun and no Brain. He was tough as nails. He was going to live his life his way, Don't try to give him advice, you knew he would take none. He was smart and he knew it. He was intense. You were just a rat in the maze. It seemed very condescending yet, He never even bothered to try to explain why he felt you were wrong. But, if you tried to argue you're point he would know more about what you thought you knew. Most of the time he would simply say "You could argue with me but, you're wrong". He was the perfect rock star. Arrogant enough to demand respect even in an atmosphere of absolute unadulterated decadence not worthy of anything less than the reputation rock and roll or heavy metal had at that time. Yet Henry did not participate in the indulgences of drugs and such, he simply was not interested in dulling his witts. what got him high, knowledge He sharpened those whenever possible. He read everything he could get his hands on. To see him humble now seems odd yet, strangely familiar as another man having grown to my fifties as well.
Thank you for the Information
@@ludovicosforza9576 Glad to give some insight on the man I knew. Maybe I should watch the rest of the video. LOL.
Here's a man I can spend few hours listen and not to be bored..very fluid
Not sure why I keep reading these comment sections. They don't appear to be a place for JRE fans.
Evarin Sharath'fe just toxic man. it like stoops you down to the general population of stupidity. I feel your battle
Man what's with all the hate on here buzz's me out
feel the same man. just enjoy the podcast.
Henry mentioned Crispin Glover, he would be a great guest. Very articulate man.
After reading "Get in The Van" as a kid I was an instant fan of Rollins. Real cool guy
1:39:00 "This is punk rock time. This is what Joe Strummer trained you for"