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Shoutout to Chris, Son of William, for being the one podcast host over 1m followers that doesn't constantly interrupt the guests.

I must have been naive, but I didn’t realize how intelligent and well spoken Jimmy Carr was off-stage. I really enjoyed this discussion! Very insightful.

I second what Jimmy said at the beginning. I’ve actually implemented a lot of small things mentioned in different episodes of this podcast and my life has improved dramatically. Thanks Chris.

this was probably the best podcast I have ever listened to. Jimmy Carr just blew me away - I didn't expect him to be such a smart, thoughtful, sensitive person. I savoured every word, learnt much and just so much fell into place listening to this. thank you

"Its easy for me to say, I'm rich and famous baby" Is something you don't hear said enough from rich and famous people. Loved Jimmy Carr when i was growing up, dude seems pretty genuine.

I never expected Jimmy was capable of this. He is brilliant.

Wow. I love Modern Wisdom, but this particular conversation has taken it to the next level. I actually took notes so I could remember all the talking points. Incredible.

I just finished listening to this on Spotify and came here to write this comment. This might just be the best podcast you've done, and maybe one of the best podcasts I've ever heard! The both of you are hitting some great points here. I loved the bit about the guy who loses his leg, as it it a story I can relate to deeply. I had an accident back in 2019, leaving me paralysed and have used it as a catalyst to make huge improvements in my lifestyle, such as giving up alcohol and tobacco and starting to workout and eat healthy, a huge story of personal growth and I have to say this episode has truly resonated with me on a profound level. It's incredible how adversity can be a catalyst for positive change in one's life. I want to thank both you and Jimmy for this truly enlightening conversation. It's discussions like these that make me keep coming back to your podcast. Keep up the fantastic work, and I look forward to more episodes that touch hearts and inspire positive transformations. Thank you for sharing such meaningful content!

Dude you're hitting some high level guests! Loving it!

Already, @ 4:26 "you can work for anything in life as opposed to you can have anything is the difference between ambition and entitlement" such a well worded thought.

I have to say that one of my favorite things about this podcast are the brief moments of silence in between the talking. It's refreshing to hear a podcast or talk show that doesn't need to be full of constant, frantic chatter. Quite relaxing actually.

What a great conversation between these two men. I had no idea Jimmy Carr was so insightful

I always used to think Jimmy was a one dimensional comic back in the day. Boy am I wrong about that today. I've learned so much from him the last few years. What an enlightened individual. Thanks for the podcast. Big love, kindest regards, Richard U.K

The interview starts.. And Jimmy starts interviewing. LOVE THIS ❤

I love hearing Jimmy speak earnestly and thoughtfully like this

Having listened to many of your podcasts, it's never struck me just how good your sound editing is (or whatever it's called in the business). Everything is beautifully clear and so easy to listen to.

This is my favourite interview you’ve done, Chris, along with EVERY SINGLE ONE with Alex Hormozi 👑 It’s so nice to see you’re listening and not interrupting, unlike many other podcast hosts. You genuinely seem interested, which is refreshing. Great effort!

I find it interesting how comedians such as Jimmy Carr, Jim Carrey, etc almost always have much more thoughtful and intellectually deep perspectives than dramatic actors.

I once met a woman with 8 children and she named all of them Alex, she said it was easier... Alex come and do the dishes and 3 of them come, I said what if you want to speak to 1 of them? She said I just use their last name.

Always been a big fan of Jimmy - But i've got to say this is without a doubt one of your best podcasts. You touched on so many topics that i'm currently feeling/interested in. Also, when you mentioned "Personal Growth Guilt", it was like music to my ears hearing that. I've never thought about it potentially having a name and being something that other people are feeling, because i've been struggling with this for a couple of years now. Thank you for this.

This is one of the most authentic podcast episodes I've seen!!

"Charm isn't someone you like it's someone you think will like you. Charisma is you come to me. Charm is I come to you." - Jimmy Carr

Jimmy Carr is a brilliant comedian and a philosopher 🏆 👏

Such an amazing conversation. I share your podcasts to friends on a regular basis so that I can have these types of talks as much as possible. Big fan Chris. Thank you 🙏🏽.

The amount of effort and money you invest into your set is bonkers. Visual perfection. Well done 🙌

32:15 As a venezuelan, I highly appreciate this guy for saying it in a platform like this. Had not seen anyone before mention it.

I put yesterday that your conversation with Steven Bartlett was my favourite podcast of 2023, I was wrong, it’s this one. Fantastic conversation that I didn’t want to end.

I’ve followed and adored standup comedy for 24 of my 39yrs, and Jimmy is the first one I’ve seen/enjoyed who is great on stage, but somehow an optimist off stage. Normally great comics are also hardened cynics, and many of them can’t have these deep conversations. So this entire podcast was eye opening and engaging. 🍻 ❤️ Keep doing what you’re doing, CW. There’s not enough positive content circulating on the internet.

Such an amazing conversation. The synchronicity and the depth of this episode is something else!

Chris, you and your shows are so inspiring. If others could actually take the time to think and converse like this imagine the problems we could solve. What a great guy Jimmy is and thanks to him for being on the show. Some of his comments remind me a book I just read. "Time and the Art of Living" by Robert Grudin. Thanks again.

Jimmy Carr is remarkably intelligent. Refreshing. I love listening to two people wrestle with the unquantifiable problems we all face. Took a lot from this, looking forward to the live show in Nobember.

Man, minute 50:00. I teared up for a bit. I think something clicked when I heard this idea of being thankful to those people and things that happened to you (some sort of traumas) as they might be a good reason for your biggest accomplishments in life. Cheers to that Chris! I lowkey think finally managed to touch on something that I had somewhat unresolved for a while.

I’ve seen Jimmy Carr perform multiple times in New York and Hong Kong. I got to meet him in person after a show at the Comedy Cellar. He is genuinely a good dude and very friendly. I didn’t know he was so thoughtful and perceptive.

Jimmy Carr is such a unique man. You’d never think he could be this deep of a person from his comic shows, but this man is genuinely amazing. I could listen to him (non standup) for hours.

I am amazed and mesmerized by the intellectual depth of Jimmy Carr. I was literally taking notes throughout the podcast.

Thank you for doing this! Jimmy is such a brilliant thinker and comedian!!

Modern Wisdom is rapidly becoming my favourite podcast, outstanding guests and the perfect interview style. Keep it coming!

Totally agree with you Jimmy!! 💥 Chris doesn’t talk about himself enough. We watch you Chris because your content and delivery is fabulous but also because we connect to you as a person. You are a good friend to some of us and therefore completely interested in you and your journey ❤

How ironic that while standing in line at the Paramount door for Jimmy's 7:00pm show in Austin, I realized that @chris was three people in front of me - and then saw the next day this podcast dropped 😅 I love your show, was tempted to tell you last night but didn't want to break in.

Chris thank you so much for your podcasts. Always listen to your podcast on the way to uni or work and it makes my hour commute a great way to start the day

So much said in this podcast just makes sens . I was wondering what was happening to me in the past years, suddenly i had a feeling that i am not in the right place ,i am not doing the right things. This year a lot if personal growth took place ,trough books , sudden thirst of knowledge, ideas, podcasts like yours. The fully developed brain part hit me when listening, and it just nakes sens. Grateful to be alive when all this information is out there and free to just soak it in. Thank you ❤

Chris, by far the best conversation you’ve brought to us, thank you to yourself and your guest. Thoughtful beyond boundaries. So many topics in one conversation and as such worthy of a relisten, and contemplation, probably several times over. Relistening tomorrow morning during a workout with my box friends doing “The Impossible Mile Challenge”.

Wasn’t expecting such profound conversation on this talk. Solid

Awesome episode, as always! Jimmy is extremely honest and charismatic. On making decisions today to make a better tomorrow - Jimmy said he "has always been quite good to himself," so I didn't expect him to dive too deep on personal darkness. The reason many people can listen to this and not gain anything is because they aren't in an emotional state to even consider getting out of bed at a decent time, never mind having a salad instead of a donut for lunch. In my experience, I'd make those changes and act completely irrationally. I'd have so much misdirected energy that I would say the strangest things to people and literally be jumping over handrails and shit, just because I didn't know where to focus myself. This is what is working for me: Eat half the donut today, watch your behavior throughout the day and write about it. Figure out where to direct your energy to produce outcomes that you want. When you feel you can navigate your emotions with just half a donut, eat a quarter of the donut and repeat the process. Meditation has been huge for me, in that just sitting with my emotions allows them to run their course and helps me target where they are coming from. "Doing literally nothing" is one of the most productive things I've found and I make time for it, at least, 15 minutes a day. Highlight your resentment, sadness and anger so you can clearly see when you're unconsciously reacting to things when interacting with the world. This is why writing is crucial to me for being able to accurately measure those "emotional metrics." They have become the most valuable metrics in my life. I think that every self-destructive behavior I've had/still have serves to protect myself from feeling things I don't want to feel. Betraying those parts of myself that were protecting me through substance abuse/food/compulsive behaviors entirely, at a moment's notice, would cause me to swing much deeper into the behavior after a few days because I had no compass of how to cope with the things I was feeling without them. It takes time to develop a vision for yourself and redirect your energy towards things that move you in the direction you really want to go. It's slowly relearning who you actually are, being gentle with all aspects of yourself and understanding the parts that tell you you need to smoke, drink, eat, etc. Hear where these parts of you are coming from and teach them that the things they believe to be true about the world can be revised to create a better life for them. It's learning how to navigate the world through your new, cleaner, lens. Hope this helps. Keep em coming, Chris.

Even near the very end this was an interesting interview. Love it when two ppl connect and interrupt and bounce off each other like this. Heard a few new thoughts that will influence me for quite a while. Thanks

Great episode this. Listened earlier by subscribing on Spotify! Jimmy Carr is a great podcast guest and you brought a lot out of him. Cheers Chris 😄

I find it fascinating how much wisdom many comedians carry. Truly the archetype of king’s jester being the source of truth exists for a reason. I would love to see EP’s take on humor and the how is comical ability and wit tied to extracting knowledge and truth from lived experience.

This was pure gold! From both of you! Thank you Chris!

I listened last night to Jimmy Carr on the Joe Rogan show in and now this one. Thought Jimmy was a bit nervous with Joe. This is a much better interview….. you are a better interviewer…….Brilliant

This idea of a mini podcast with the newsletter is an amazing idea. I love your newsletters and more people should know them.

possibly the best conversation yet. insightful, informative and thoroughly enjoyable. thank you both.

I love these settings with the lighting and everyting. its perfect

Such a remarkable culture this show has grown!

Thank you Chris and Jimmy ❤, already on my 3rd listen and sent shared links 🔗to this episode to all of my friends & family.

For a guy who stood up for mosquitoes needlessly dying of aids in Africa, Jimmy's quite a lovely guy. Thank you for this conversation.

By listening to Jimmy I could clearly hear that he is an avid listener of the podcast by the simmilarities in mindset and mental models that he has about some of the ideas that slowly emerge over time from your show. Amazing guest and really out of the blue in terms of quality for me. Loved the frame change upon anxiety, that’s a useful gem. Thank you for this!

Another great talk Chris! Thanks so much!

Man, I really needed this one today. Thank you, Chris & Mr. Carr

This podcast episode is a work of art. Not gonna lie Jimmy blew me out of the water. The pauses, the pace, the subjects discussed, it was an awe inspiring display of sincerity that I have never seen. Keep up the good work Chris, you are doing an amazing job.

What a goddamn pleasant suprise. I've always appreciated Carr, but never go into his comedy too much. That being said, this episode was an absolute gem. Great perspective, breathe of fresh air hearing his outlook on a multitude of topics with humor sprinkled in. Great episode.

Thanks! Love your pod

Hey Chris. First off as a 29 year old who has struggled to find people who want to think about the expanse in more than just complaining about politics or sports teams, i appreciate what you have built here. More than just the podcast but the community around the show in creating a unique way for many to connect. I think it’s super important given that most of us have adapted to hiding our interest in these topics probably since our early adolescence as most of our peers had no interest in this type of thinking. I think you need to understand that as you grow, you’re not only sharing insights but sharing people like Jimmy Carr who clearly share a similar passion and make the rest of us understand that we can tap into that part of our lives and there are others out that you can engage with for extended period of time and build relationships upon. Sincerely, thank you for that. I just also wanted to throw something out there regarding free will and predeterminism. What if people weren’t much different than the atoms that make them up. Quantum mechanics looks at the probability of an atom being in one place but doesn’t say exactly where it would be because of its complex existence. What if the possibility of choice is predetermined for us but there is a level of free will that determines which choices are made and determines the ultimate outcome. Schrödinger’s Free Will problem if you will.

Love the explanation of what the difference is between envy and jealousy!

This was an informative and helpful conversation. Thank you gents 🤙

Jimmy is much more insightful than I would have imagined. He was also great on JBP.

Absolutely fantastic! Worth every second. Thanks Chris 🙏🙏👏👏

One of the better conversations I have ever gotten to listen to. Dense with wisdom.

One of my favorite conversations to ever eavesdrop on.

Two of my favorites, both top drawer in their respective fields, great to see them together.

This is by far my favourite episode you've done

If you follow enough of these podcasts, you can see how much these guys reiterate their stories and concepts.

seriously AMAZING podcast - one of your top 10 for sure!

Chris, you really are an amazing interviewer. And you seem like a genuinely good person. I'm right there with you on being an only child and dealing with the tormentors in the past. And seeking genuine, actual friendships. Too bad you don't live closer! But keep up the good work! I just found you a few weeks ago, and with each episode I watch, I'm more impressed.

Been waiting for this one 🎉

Thanks Chris and Jimmy! This dialogue was extremely insightful and inspiring. Keep doing what you're doing brother. The world needs it!

I'm 5 minutes into this podcast and I just had to drop a comment to appreciate the camera angles and lighting. The opening flow of the conversation had me initially hooked but this level of production adds a different dynamic in the nuance of video podcasting. I'm a late comer to this channel - just wanted to send the appreciation forward to you and your team.

My son introduced your podcast to me about 2 months ago. Bravo, Chris Williamson! I enjoy your podcast very much. I learn a little bit, laugh a little bit, and get to know guests a little bit more than I did before. Your interview style is unique and captivating! Thank you for doing what you do! I look forward to more . . .

Holy crap that was good, definitely listening to that a few times, packed with useful advice and information, well done both of you👏🏼

I wasn’t expecting Jimmy to be as insightful, before this I used to find his content entertaining, now I find it enriching. Thanks Jimmy, and thanks Chris :)

Thank you Chris, love what you do and thank you for introducing me to Jimmy Carr, love him!!

‘Persona is incapable of receiving love. It can only receive praise.’ Genius! Thanks.

Definetively, Chris has grown so much corn that he is already a farmer. Cheers from Spain ❤

@1hour 39 was reminded of my favorite quote. "It's not about what you achieve, it's about who you become in the process "

Thank you for always bringing the best content possible for everyone. I have watched a few videos while I’m on my work computer and keep thinking “oh I’ll remember to subscribe later on after I drive home from work” as we aren’t allowed to sign in to UKposts on the office computers. Finally subscribed, I’m sure there are many more viewers that are in the same boat. I’m wishing you to have as many subscribers as you want. 👍

That was outstanding gents! Easily the best podcast episode I've ever had the pleasure of listening to.

Age 63. Life long learner. Flat out living life, that's where wisdom comes from. My very 1st friend from age 4, died at age 10 from non- hodgkins lymphoma. I asked my parents to take me to the funeral home, I needed to see her in her coffin. We only get one life was no great mystery to me. I needed no epiphany. No philosophy required. My closest cousin to me as a very small child, we played as toddlers, just a few months age difference, we shared the same middle name. At age 19, she was murdered, stabbed multiple times by her husband. We get one life. I'm thankful for the parents I had, such calm, stoic, realistic, not morbid, great sorrow is part of life. Wisdom comes while living life. Persevere. Try not to think too much gents. Quiet your mind, acknowledge wisdom. Live. Your intuition is always right . Always.

Brilliant discussion, really enjoyed this one Chris, keep at it 👏

What an amazing discussion. So many brilliant ideas and concepts.

Brilliant. Thanks very much for this. Much appreciated ❤

Not too long! We're all in a flow state when we're listening to you're therapeutic voices and insightful, though provoking conversation

Jimmy Carr is really interesting to listen to. First time listening to him was on the Jordan Peterson’s podcast, now I’ve listened to Joe and now Chris interview him. All well worth it 🎉

Really enjoyed this ep. Jimmy is such an interesting guy. Happy to see this friendship happening 👊

Always listen to any podcast with Jimmy Carr on, hes a fountain of knowledge and delivers it with humour and wit. Brilliant stuff. He mentioned 3/4 books he'd recently read through out the podcast, if anyone caught them please let me know. I was listening to this so intently i forgot to stop the podcast to make a note

Great episode, really interesting to see Jimmy’s mindset ❤

I've focused on changing the world by looking at my interactions & reactions with individuals, and doing the best I can. I often joke if we all made two people smile every day, what a difference that would make. Everyone you ever meet knows things you don't, sadly you don't always have time to make that connection.

This has been the most unexpected, interesting, entertaining and educational podcast/UKposts video I have yet watched. Well done

I have always thought Jimmy Carr is a brilliant comedian. Thanks for showing us that he is brilliant, full stop.

Great conversation. Expected way more laughs than insights... pleasantly surprised 😊

So many moments throughout this podcast that I wanted to 'like' it, again and again