Favorite Tom Vitale moment. Congo flight in the rain and he cupped his hand to catch the rain from above coming through the plane fuselage. Those beautiful blue eyes were even bigger, and filled with genuine fear.
This whole effort/creation of these guys was profound. I missed it all at the time, but am listening to the youtube episodes now. I'm fighting thru a life threatening infection of parasites, in constant pain as they exit, & can't eat or sleep. This man's team productions help me connect to tge goodness of life & a Zorba the Greek sorr who lived fully.
No matter what, it still boils down to Tony is not here anymore. Doesn't matter how much we talk about him. The world is a much LESSER place now. He will be missed forever. Let him Rest in Peace. He deserves it. ❤😢
Selective aspects of a man seen only when he's aware of being watched isn't much of a judge of character. He was nice most of the time but also a very troubled and ignorant person.
Dear Mark and Tom , Appreciated the interview, it was an opportunity to get insight of what it was like being there, filming those episodes. Which I believe will be viewed for many decades to come. It must have been especially difficult for you Tom , to recount those stories , but it was greatly appreciated, can’t wait to read your book!
The mother & daughter (in Siberia?) who call the radio station on-air & invite Tony & Crew for dinner; the mother drank like a fish (constant shots..🙃) & was a champion home Cook-priceless, authentic people doing what they do best: sharing hospitality, be happy & drink.
Parts Unknown, No Reservations, The Layover are all gifts left for us from an amazing human being and wonderful storyteller. Tony will never be forgotten. Heartbreaking gratitude I feel for having gotten to peak into this man's life. He made us fall in love with places we'd never been. Very few people can do such a thing.
I loved Tom’s book In The Weeds. I think Tom is a great writer and storyteller and I read that book whenever I miss Anthony Bourdain and want an inside, human perspective of that experience. Thanks for bringing him on your show.
I fell in love with Parts Unknown. After learning of Anthony Bourdain's death, I thought, the show title must have defined his heart. I was shocked and so sad. He really seemed authentic on the screen. Tom you told the stories well. Thank you.♥🎞📽
To add - ‘the guest’ at the boxing match was Asia - Anthony’s girlfriend at the time, daughter of Dario Argento. According to Roadrunner she provided a significant headache via backseat driving a lot of the later episode production. I guess we will never really know all the ins and outs, but the crew’s love for Tony shows in how they persevered for him when perhaps they were being manipulated or put in awkward situations - even these later episodes came out beautifully
Tom threw him an opening by admitting that Asia totally staged that scene in Rome. She clearly brought tension when she was around. But I just think they were all just exhausted in the end. If he would not stop, his crew would not desert him. And Tony had the depression underlying everything else. Maybe if he had just gotten those last episodes in the can? I am glad Tony was here, he motivated me to do my own travel and made me push my own boundaries in foreign lands and here at home.
I have this book and Tom met with Asia and the first thing she asked him was, "Who got all of his money after he died?". That sums it up in a "nut"shell. She was a lying, manipulative narcissist whe is mentally ill. Tom told her that he didn't have that much money since Tony spent it freely, like giving his crew Rolex watches for gifts.
Love that ‘Animal House’ reference saw it only the other day. 😊…. I love that Tony knew friends of mine MPW, Ferguson Henderson, Phil Dirtbox. I was in Trisha’s in Soho the other night.
Thoroughly enjoyed ALL his efforts in foodie chasing, great stuff. RIP Tony, know you are missed, and luckily we have all your historical stuff to watch and enjoy. Tony would be happy that you were brutishly honest about all of this, Thanks.
thanks for this man so much...tony was our guy growing up as siblings before the net...i was devastated when he left us but kept it to myself...this one from Tom brought some tears in a good way and made some healing...amazing feeling...wow!!!
Great interview!! Thank you! In The Weeds is an excellent read, even better than Kitchen Confidential for me, because it was about the real Tony. He was one of a kind, and sadly, deeply disturbed! He never saw how Amazing and unique he was! 😢🇨🇦
Tom vitale is a very sensitive emphatic individual.. Anthony bourdain was more of an intelectual than a great chef... Mark.. You did an amazing interview.. Asked the right questions.. Was on point!! Wow......
A terrific discussion. I have not read the book yet but a thoughtful and deeply respectfull account of the inner workings. Thank you so much fellas. Tony was such a gift in so many ways. May sound strange but I truly think Tony and his story are somehow cosmically connected to our present reality. His existance a symbol of some sort; and his passing.
Thank you for this interview! I've been thinking about this "What happened to the Team" after Anthony Bourdain's death. The 'ZeroPointZero Gang' were a absolute Dream Team.. And Tom Vitale is sò sincere and open in this interview.. Respect!
@@MarkDrageragreed. Overall it was pretty good, but there were a few times where you would interrupt making Tom have to take a second to pick up where he had left off. Overall enjoyable.
kind off painfull to watch him say what he did in 2 years, ´drank a lot, it was a tough time etcetera´ and then move on to, "you have enough money to do nothing?" but yeah, maybe he was uncomfortable going the emotional route. (When he was talking about dealing wit hafter the show)
Def agree. I only tried to make it through the interview because it was such a unique insight into another side of Anthony. But from a viewers perspective, we wanna hear what the guest has to say. It’s incredibly frustrating to hear someone continuously interrupting and visually fidgety. It’s so distracting.
Anthony Bourdain was a brilliant artist and mad scientist. It's not uncommon for mental illness to drive art to it's limits. And to rub off on those attracted to it. RIP Tony: We really miss you! ❤
"I drank a lot" He didn't even hesitate. It takes a lot of work to say something with so many negative connotations attached to it, so easily. He went through it and dug himself out
at 44:00, when he talks about the detachment provided by witnessing scary/emotionally charged things through camera lenses, like you're not really there, I relate so much. I got the opportunity to photograph the birth of my daughter, which I consider to be the most important and extreme thing that happened to me in my whole live, and yet I was so composed, like...I'm already all dressed up, ready, waiting for my cue at the next door room, listening to the noise of surgery machines and smelling the smell of burnt human flesh from my wife's body, and somehow I was planning my shots. I was setting my lens manual focus to match what would probably be the distance from me to my wife's open womb. Nurse came to take me in, I get on the spot, my wife looking at me, and throughout the whole thing I was thinking about photography, about how I could produce the best images. Everything went right, I held my child for a bit, then I left the room, changed my clothes and went downstairs looking for some place to sit down, sip a cup of coffee and look at the images I got. There, after put some music* though my earbuds, it all finally hit me, and only then I broke down on tears. *"Frou-Frou Foxes in Midsummer Fires" by Cocteau Twins was playing. when Elizabeth Fraser sings "...rounder" she sounds like she's saying "Laura...", which is my daughter's name. No, it was not a coincidence, it was on my playlist because of it, but i thought you would like to know about it. this was such a great interview. you got a new subscriber, and I, a long time Bourdainian, am definitely reading Tom's book.
Tom gave a great interview. Would have enjoyed it more if the interviewer did not interject every so often, over-explained stuff, i.e. overexplaning about filmmaking as if to prove he knows a lot about it etc Nuance. Some good questions got lost in his unnecessary "judgemental" tone, or making snarky comment as if he's TMZ, once again proving the notion that Americans do like to talk even when there isn't a need to.
Yeah good observation, it was a strange approach from the interviewer, not sure if his ego was involved or maybe he's not super experienced at connecting with people in an interview format yet? Benefit of the doubt as it was a decent interview overall, just a bit jarring at points.
he often asked a pertinent question, but then felt the need to embellish it to where it became dilute or 4 or 5 questions in one, which stunted Toms flow. It’s immediately obvious that Tom is deeply connected with the amazing work he did, and still processing the complex emotions brought by Tony’s death, which led to the catharsis of this book. I think it would’ve served well to let him more room to process and speak to us. I think this could’ve been more of a chance to get to know Tom, who seems fascinating in his own right, and it was crass of the interviewer to constant interject and suggest that he was very much a moon operating Tony’s brilliance - clearly he was much much more. Time to read his book…
Would have really helped if the interviewer had a better knowledge of the shows. Tom was a good sport but the interviewer asked some pretty offensive questions. It's like the host didn't know his material. He wasn't even aware of specific dangerous situations like Beirut and Libya. They had to be taken out of Beirut by the U.S. military. If Tony was a cult leader, I was a follower too. I lived for each episodes. All magnetic things are not bad.
@@TheBent139I think in many ways there is a cult of AB. His spirit lingers in us still, he still moves us. I know I was changed by his shows, I learned so much snd opened my worldview immensely. I also became very passionate about SE Asian cooking! Something I knew very little about and no exposure to living in my little town. He gave many a new window on human relations and different cultures. His suffering and ultimate sacrifice of his relationships to bring us this education is such a gift. I still look for the echoes of his voice and demeanor.
It took me a few years after A B's death to be able to watch one of his episodes. Suicide....it's a permanent solution to a temporary problem (however deep and dark that problem was). it's impossible for a person who would never commit suicide to somehow make any sense of it, so don't try.......Most of us are unable to comprehend the absolute depths of despair and sadness that somehow makes ending your life the best choice and that those depths have a stronger pull than the love of a child.
I saw every episode those guys did all those years...Tom only barely mentioned Asia, but that is why Anthony wanted to do Italy again (not like the one he did with his wife's family). What a f'ing shock when the end came
MARK..great interview w Tom..thank you! TOM: excellent interview! Wondering which Ep.wasTony told they had the bessst burger, w say xx% of one meat, xx% another meat, etc.etc? (poss. not in Usa..) TY if possible! (subscribed.:)
I have this book and Tom said it was like a living in a "Tony Cult" where they would take abuse from him non-stop and didn't mind. He was very cruel and could be a real ass to everyone around him.
interviews should be about hearing the person how is being interviewing not the person doing the interview. like a Dg how speaks more than playing music. Would be nice to have found out more about Tony absolute legend !!
For all: Suffering (depression) is related to an attraction to how things should be going Accept people and situations as they are and realize every problem is an opportunity in disguise And above all, validate your own life, don't rely on others or unsocial media to make you happy
somewhere around the 20 minute mark I had to turn it off. I'm really not interested in Mark Drager's favorite song. (And, yes, I own "In The Weeds" and it's a terrific book.)
Oh there are always the morons making snide remarks from their mother’s basement. He seems like a very genuine guy and speaks truthfully, which leads me to think his book would be worth a read. Bourdain was a force for sure. It must have been a fun ride. But a sad end. “ How do you deal with those kinds of criticisms”? “I don’t care”. Prefect. And exactly. And precisely what Bourdain would have advised.
Thanks for giving it a watch and I appreciate the feedback...like all of us, I'm learning as I go. It's just me in my basement studio trying to connect with amazing people.
It was a cooking/foodie/travel show, well over seasoned with opinions on everything else. I liked the show, but turned it off more than once, because of this as the opinions seemed to take center stage to the rest. RIP Anthony.
If you suffer from depression, Traveling 200+ days a year, sleeping in a new bed every night, visiting Vietnam, Rio, Korea, Borneo, Australia , LA and Canada with no break while drinking heavily is a dangerous game to play
I mean, it would be a loss if he didn’t write the book. And if he did it for money, who cares! He deserves it! The critics are most likely not writing a book. Why bring up the silly critics who are just jealous? Everybody needs money, and it’s ok to use your talent and life experience to obtain it ffs.
I loved loved loved Tony. I cried when I heard of his death. I used to stay up and watch episode after episode of no Reservations. I always found him so sexy❤
Mark the interview was great to listen to Tom talk about Tony B. with admiration and love, I still miss Tony B. I have watched all of his shows what I never have is read any book or books that he wrote .but I notice that there was some jealousy from you, It's one person point of view.
Mark. This isn't about YOU. Ask the question. Then shut up. That's all you need to do. Its no more complicated. And your reason for not reading guest's books before you interview them is insane. Literally. The guest expects you to have read their book. The audience expects you to have read the book and given it some serious thought beforehand. But mark decides no, I'll go another way. And it goes downhill from there. Your clickbait title shows how little you brought to the table and Tom hints at this around 30.00 when he admitted that only 10-15% of what he could've written went into the book. That was your opening to drill down into things that weren't in the final cut on TV, nor in the book. But, because you never read the book, you only found out when we did and you just sailed merrily onward. There was very little new in this interview that Tony didn't talk about over the course of his television series or in his own books. It certainly wasn't the untold truth. You had this guy for an hour or more. And......nothing. He even opened up and admitted that all he's been doing since the show, or for two years after Tony died, is drinking. Again, you hear this, say nothing. Leave the guy hanging with one of the longest pregnant pauses in interview history and then move on like he said nothing. Are you so shallow. Has your life been so without challenge that when another human being opens up this way, you can't or won't relate. Go back to school. Or if you never went to journalism school, go now.
42:00 I hear ya bro, if I had a string of someone's saliva and food flung into my mouth unexpectedly I'd throw up too. Hmm, yes good video, interesting man.
Thanks for watching. When I first started I read every book for every guest. But I found over time that I was having really detailed conversations with guests about their books and we would get lost in the details. I go back and forth because I really love the books of those we have on, but it often removes the discovery that can come up in the podcast when I'm learning like the audience is. I appreciate that you may feel differently.
Your comment about São Paulo was not just offensive but deeply ignorant, reflecting a lack of culture-something unfortunately common among many Americans when talking about other countries. Reducing a city as vibrant and diverse as São Paulo to kidnappings is an embarrassing display of prejudice. If you can’t approach global topics with the respect and knowledge they deserve, maybe you shouldn’t speak on them at all.
Sure: São Paulo is the top spot for executive helicopters because it just makes sense there. The traffic is insane, and the city is massive, so flying around saves a ton of time. It’s also home to big businesses and wealthy execs who need to move quickly and efficiently. Plus, the city has hundreds of helipads and a culture where using helicopters is super common for high-level professionals. All of this together makes helicopters more than just a luxury-they’re practically a necessity in São Paulo!
Feel like someone who knew of Anthony’s impact would have felt…more reverent perhaps. Literally stated he was (coming from) like Fox News. The book I think will provide a bit of solace.
Please stop saying that he "passed away". "Passing away" is passive. Anthony never did anything passively. He exited life with great poignancy and passion. I understand the poignancy. I wish he would have dialed back the passion about 15% because maybe he'd still be here to tell his stories to us, and I'm selfish like that. He gave so much. I hold nothing against him, even though I loved him so much.
@4:07 is the pinnacle of tv bs. 100s of minutes recorded for 44 minutes of a tv program. Why not just record 44 minutes and display that if you’re trying to show real life? Reality shows, and that’s what Bourdain’s show was, are bull. Show everything recorded, don’t pick and choose a la carte and then peddle it as real world experience.
I hear what you're saying. But they're in the entertainment business because it has to capture people's attention and hold it. Life has its natural dull moments...and a show can't have any. Plus you don't know what will work and what won't work until you start to cut the story and piece it all together. Thanks for watching!
Everyone felt closer to tony becos of how he landscaped the world but the sadness inside his world was never revealed. Killing urself, well all i can say is people do the wrong things for the right reasons
Met Bourdain at a paid for meet and greet. A sweetheart and a feeling human being. So sad that that woman drove him over the edge. Where is she today? I hope she is suffering.
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Missing him and Robin Williams. Their humor, insight, and presence are sorely missed during these dangerous and frightening times.
Favorite Tom Vitale moment. Congo flight in the rain and he cupped his hand to catch the rain from above coming through the plane fuselage. Those beautiful blue eyes were even bigger, and filled with genuine fear.
'In the Weeds' gives incredible behind the scenes of this adventure. Joseph Conrad would be proud
Now there is a man with integrity , Respect to you Mr .Tom Vitale
This whole effort/creation of these guys was profound. I missed it all at the time, but am listening to the youtube episodes now.
I'm fighting thru a life threatening infection of parasites, in constant pain as they exit, & can't eat or sleep. This man's team productions help me connect to tge goodness of life & a Zorba the Greek sorr who lived fully.
No matter what, it still boils down to Tony is not here anymore. Doesn't matter how much we talk about him. The world is a much LESSER place now. He will be missed forever. Let him Rest in Peace. He deserves it. ❤😢
There is a Bourdain sized hole punched into some of us and the world. Now we're stuck with competitive cooking shows.
Bourdain is gone, but not his message to the world!
@@Kenobi_Cowboy His intelligence, insights, humor, commentary......sadly missed.
Amen to that 😢@@GreenIslandWoodworks
Selective aspects of a man seen only when he's aware of being watched isn't much of a judge of character. He was nice most of the time but also a very troubled and ignorant person.
This was deep and revealing. Bourdain was unique - an American original!
Dear Mark and Tom ,
Appreciated the interview, it was an opportunity to get insight of what it was like being there, filming those episodes. Which I believe will be viewed for many decades to come. It must have been especially difficult for you Tom , to recount those stories , but it was greatly appreciated, can’t wait to read your book!
The mother & daughter (in Siberia?) who call the radio station on-air & invite Tony & Crew for dinner; the mother drank like a fish (constant shots..🙃) & was a champion home Cook-priceless, authentic people doing what they do best: sharing hospitality, be happy & drink.
Parts Unknown, No Reservations, The Layover are all gifts left for us from an amazing human being and wonderful storyteller. Tony will never be forgotten. Heartbreaking gratitude I feel for having gotten to peak into this man's life. He made us fall in love with places we'd never been. Very few people can do such a thing.
I loved Tom’s book In The Weeds. I think Tom is a great writer and storyteller and I read that book whenever I miss Anthony Bourdain and want an inside, human perspective of that experience. Thanks for bringing him on your show.
I fell in love with Parts Unknown. After learning of Anthony Bourdain's death, I thought, the show title must have defined his heart. I was shocked and so sad. He really seemed authentic on the screen. Tom you told the stories well. Thank you.♥🎞📽
Thank you so much for taking the time to express your view and how it’s changed! We appreciate you #wedohardthings - Jose
To add - ‘the guest’ at the boxing match was Asia - Anthony’s girlfriend at the time, daughter of Dario Argento. According to Roadrunner she provided a significant headache via backseat driving a lot of the later episode production. I guess we will never really know all the ins and outs, but the crew’s love for Tony shows in how they persevered for him when perhaps they were being manipulated or put in awkward situations - even these later episodes came out beautifully
Tom threw him an opening by admitting that Asia totally staged that scene in Rome. She clearly brought tension when she was around. But I just think they were all just exhausted in the end. If he would not stop, his crew would not desert him. And Tony had the depression underlying everything else. Maybe if he had just gotten those last episodes in the can?
I am glad Tony was here, he motivated me to do my own travel and made me push my own boundaries in foreign lands and here at home.
I have this book and Tom met with Asia and the first thing she asked him was, "Who got all of his money after he died?". That sums it up in a "nut"shell. She was a lying, manipulative narcissist whe is mentally ill. Tom told her that he didn't have that much money since Tony spent it freely, like giving his crew Rolex watches for gifts.
@@susanborkenhagen58that is soo arrogant or narcissistic of her bc he had a daughter which most would assume-he gave it to her . She’s gross!
Love that ‘Animal House’ reference saw it only the other day. 😊…. I love that Tony knew friends of mine MPW, Ferguson Henderson, Phil Dirtbox. I was in Trisha’s in Soho the other night.
Awesome, loved hearing this from Tom. Tony was one of my favourite people
Glad you enjoyed it
@@MarkDrager do a part 2???!!!!
I really miss Bourdain. He helped spark my interest in traveling all over the world.
Thoroughly enjoyed ALL his efforts in foodie chasing, great stuff. RIP Tony, know you are missed, and luckily we have all your historical stuff to watch and enjoy. Tony would be happy that you were brutishly honest about all of this, Thanks.
Im currently reading the book In the Weeds and enjoying it. Anthony Bourdain inspired so many of us and truly made a difference.
thanks for this man so much...tony was our guy growing up as siblings before the net...i was devastated when he left us but kept it to myself...this one from Tom brought some tears in a good way and made some healing...amazing feeling...wow!!!
Thanks so much for watching, and taking the time to share your comments. The time I got to spend with Tom was special.
Great interview!! Thank you!
In The Weeds is an excellent read, even better than Kitchen Confidential for me, because it was about the real Tony. He was one of a kind, and sadly, deeply disturbed! He never saw how Amazing and unique he was!
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Tony was a true culinary rock star...RIP...then again legends never die
Tom, thanks for sharing your stories. So glad you never signed a NDA.
Lol. I'm so happy he didn't either. Far too many amazing stories are never shared because of threat of legal action!
Tom vitale is a very sensitive emphatic individual.. Anthony bourdain was more of an intelectual than a great chef... Mark.. You did an amazing interview.. Asked the right questions.. Was on point!! Wow......
Thanks Malou, really glad you enjoyed this episode. It was an amazing and revealing conversation. - Jose
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A terrific discussion. I have not read the book yet but a thoughtful and deeply respectfull account of the inner workings. Thank you so much fellas. Tony was such a gift in so many ways. May sound strange but I truly think Tony and his story are somehow cosmically connected to our present reality. His existance a symbol of some sort; and his passing.
The book was fantastic to anyone who hasn’t read it - he reads it in the audible version and is great!
I just finished the book in the weeds and now I’m binge watching Anthony Bourdain episodes.
Thank you for this interview! I've been thinking about this "What happened to the Team" after Anthony Bourdain's death. The 'ZeroPointZero Gang' were a absolute Dream Team.. And Tom Vitale is sò sincere and open in this interview.. Respect!
Thank you. Both of you. Thank you.
My first experience with Mark. Never again. You must let the guest talk. Its not about you. Stop interrupting and finishing sentences.
Thanks for the feedback. Mark
@@MarkDrager you did great I thought it was well balanced
@@MarkDrageragreed. Overall it was pretty good, but there were a few times where you would interrupt making Tom have to take a second to pick up where he had left off. Overall enjoyable.
kind off painfull to watch him say what he did in 2 years, ´drank a lot, it was a tough time etcetera´ and then move on to, "you have enough money to do nothing?" but yeah, maybe he was uncomfortable going the emotional route. (When he was talking about dealing wit hafter the show)
Def agree. I only tried to make it through the interview because it was such a unique insight into another side of Anthony. But from a viewers perspective, we wanna hear what the guest has to say. It’s incredibly frustrating to hear someone continuously interrupting and visually fidgety. It’s so distracting.
Love this guy , thanks to you both for this interview. Respectworthy.
Thanks for watching!
Thank you for what you have done.
Read that book twice..plan to read it again! Great book.Good writing.❤
Anthony Bourdain was a brilliant artist and mad scientist.
It's not uncommon for mental illness to drive art to it's limits. And to rub off on those attracted to it.
RIP Tony: We really miss you! ❤
I miss Anthony so much. What a gift to the human race.
When Tom recited “cut it all out!” It’s almost uncle Tony is saying that right there🥲
"I drank a lot"
He didn't even hesitate. It takes a lot of work to say something with so many negative connotations attached to it, so easily. He went through it and dug himself out
I really appreciated Tom's willingness to share. Thanks for watching and sharing. Mark
Absolutely brilliant episode Mark - I'm officially a fan sir ;)
Thanks man. Appreciate it.
Tom has the most joy-filled form of PTSD I've ever seen 😢
Mark and Tom, thanks so much for this interview!
I’m about 60% through on the book, and it’s a rollicking read, to say the least. Bravo, Tom!
Thanks so much Stan, we appreciate the feedback. Thanks for putting your comments here, we appreciate you #wedhardthings - Jose
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Great Interview! Love hearing Tom's story! The NDA is pretty interesting, talk about slipping through the cracks!
Nice Interview ❤
Tonys a classic when he was good he WAS good, when he was bad he was bad. He lived
at 44:00, when he talks about the detachment provided by witnessing scary/emotionally charged things through camera lenses, like you're not really there, I relate so much. I got the opportunity to photograph the birth of my daughter, which I consider to be the most important and extreme thing that happened to me in my whole live, and yet I was so composed, like...I'm already all dressed up, ready, waiting for my cue at the next door room, listening to the noise of surgery machines and smelling the smell of burnt human flesh from my wife's body, and somehow I was planning my shots. I was setting my lens manual focus to match what would probably be the distance from me to my wife's open womb. Nurse came to take me in, I get on the spot, my wife looking at me, and throughout the whole thing I was thinking about photography, about how I could produce the best images. Everything went right, I held my child for a bit, then I left the room, changed my clothes and went downstairs looking for some place to sit down, sip a cup of coffee and look at the images I got. There, after put some music* though my earbuds, it all finally hit me, and only then I broke down on tears.
*"Frou-Frou Foxes in Midsummer Fires" by Cocteau Twins was playing. when Elizabeth Fraser sings "...rounder" she sounds like she's saying "Laura...", which is my daughter's name. No, it was not a coincidence, it was on my playlist because of it, but i thought you would like to know about it.
this was such a great interview. you got a new subscriber, and I, a long time Bourdainian, am definitely reading Tom's book.
Thank you so much for being open and subscribing! We appreciate you here. Much love #wedohardthings - Jose
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Fascinating interview
The top gear crossover reference is on point. You can tell how they learned from this show. Their Mozambique show was clearly inspired by zpz
Tom gave a great interview. Would have enjoyed it more if the interviewer did not interject every so often, over-explained stuff, i.e. overexplaning about filmmaking as if to prove he knows a lot about it etc
Nuance. Some good questions got lost in his unnecessary "judgemental" tone, or making snarky comment as if he's TMZ, once again proving the notion that Americans do like to talk even when there isn't a need to.
Yeah good observation, it was a strange approach from the interviewer, not sure if his ego was involved or maybe he's not super experienced at connecting with people in an interview format yet? Benefit of the doubt as it was a decent interview overall, just a bit jarring at points.
he often asked a pertinent question, but then felt the need to embellish it to where it became dilute or 4 or 5 questions in one, which stunted Toms flow. It’s immediately obvious that Tom is deeply connected with the amazing work he did, and still processing the complex emotions brought by Tony’s death, which led to the catharsis of this book. I think it would’ve served well to let him more room to process and speak to us. I think this could’ve been more of a chance to get to know Tom, who seems fascinating in his own right, and it was crass of the interviewer to constant interject and suggest that he was very much a moon operating Tony’s brilliance - clearly he was much much more. Time to read his book…
Would have really helped if the interviewer had a better knowledge of the shows. Tom was a good sport but the interviewer asked some pretty offensive questions. It's like the host didn't know his material. He wasn't even aware of specific dangerous situations like Beirut and Libya. They had to be taken out of Beirut by the U.S. military.
If Tony was a cult leader, I was a follower too. I lived for each episodes. All magnetic things are not bad.
@@TheBent139I think in many ways there is a cult of AB. His spirit lingers in us still, he still moves us. I know I was changed by his shows, I learned so much snd opened my worldview immensely. I also became very passionate about SE Asian cooking! Something I knew very little about and no exposure to living in my little town. He gave many a new window on human relations and different cultures. His suffering and ultimate sacrifice of his relationships to bring us this education is such a gift. I still look for the echoes of his voice and demeanor.
Hey, why do you have to bring all Americans into it? It's one person.
Great respect for Tom direction with the show
It took me a few years after A B's death to be able to watch one of his episodes.
Suicide....it's a permanent solution to a temporary problem (however deep and dark that problem was).
it's impossible for a person who would never commit suicide to somehow make any sense of it, so don't try.......Most of us are unable to comprehend the absolute depths of despair and sadness that somehow makes ending your life the best choice and that those depths have a stronger pull than the love of a child.
Thank you for watching, and for sharing 🙏🏼
Tom is an artist. I enjoyed his book
Tom Vitale is incredibly handsome
I am sure Tom will appreciate that! #wedohardthings -Jose
@@MarkDragerI hope he reads comments here.
I loved his book “Into The Weeds”, mightily.
I loved his show, muy favorite !
I saw every episode those guys did all those years...Tom only barely mentioned Asia, but that is why Anthony wanted to do Italy again (not like the one he did with his wife's family). What a f'ing shock when the end came
If you were an old punk rocker you would understand and get Bourdain. that was him and his attitude. why he came across as genuine and ballsy
Great show ❤ insightful
I'd love to see the things which got cut put together as a form of tribute to him. As in the unseen stuff.
MARK..great interview w Tom..thank you! TOM: excellent interview! Wondering which Ep.wasTony told they had the bessst burger, w say xx% of one meat, xx% another meat, etc.etc? (poss. not in Usa..) TY if possible! (subscribed.:)
I have this book and Tom said it was like a living in a "Tony Cult" where they would take abuse from him non-stop and didn't mind. He was very cruel and could be a real ass to everyone around him.
interviews should be about hearing the person how is being interviewing not the person doing the interview. like a Dg how speaks more than playing music. Would be nice to have found out more about Tony absolute legend !!
Amazing ❤good bless you
Tony's Chiang Mai episode is 45 minutes of pure entertainment. If you don't laugh and smile you're not alive.
Great Stuff!! Am reading that book
Tom Vitale is amazing. Thanks for watching!
Well done 👍
What was the last episode shown ?
Romantic view of all the countries...something connected with us ...kept us tuned in...he is missed.
Tony unique, smart, more than he was on his shows. Life at this time closed his window...
For all: Suffering (depression) is related to an attraction to how things should be going Accept people and situations as they are and realize every problem is an opportunity in disguise And above all, validate your own life, don't rely on others or unsocial media to make you happy
Wise words. Thanks for sharing Mclem2k24!
somewhere around the 20 minute mark I had to turn it off. I'm really not interested in Mark Drager's favorite song. (And, yes, I own "In The Weeds" and it's a terrific book.)
What is the interview! The interviewer is totally insensitive to the guest. I mean reading reviews for his book, really!?!
Oh there are always the morons making snide remarks from their mother’s basement. He seems like a very genuine guy and speaks truthfully, which leads me to think his book would be worth a read. Bourdain was a force for sure. It must have been a fun ride. But a sad end. “ How do you deal with those kinds of criticisms”? “I don’t care”. Prefect. And exactly. And precisely what Bourdain would have advised.
Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to share your thoughts. I do really appreciate it. Mark
Tony was absolutely PUNK...I was so drawn to him. No Reservation was 100% better than everything that came after ...RAW❤
"Tom Vitale" in English is "Twin Vital".
He was so wise and insightful in so many ways, and yet a woman's guile was his undoing. Tragedy really.
Ridiculous remark. AB wrote about depression and suicide in KC thirty years ago.
You had a good guest and a great subject. Shame you didn’t let him tell the stories surrounding Bourdain.
Thanks for giving it a watch and I appreciate the feedback...like all of us, I'm learning as I go. It's just me in my basement studio trying to connect with amazing people.
@@MarkDrager Nicely done then. Thank you for taking the comment in such a positive spirit.
It was a cooking/foodie/travel show, well over seasoned with opinions on everything else. I liked the show, but turned it off more than once, because of this as the opinions seemed to take center stage to the rest.
RIP Anthony.
Too many ads. Stopped watching.
I was actually never jealous of Tony's job. All that travel, with timezone changes and jet lag, can really mess you up.
If you suffer from depression, Traveling 200+ days a year, sleeping in a new bed every night, visiting Vietnam, Rio, Korea, Borneo, Australia , LA and Canada with no break while drinking heavily is a dangerous game to play
Dude looks just like Javier Bardem.
I mean, it would be a loss if he didn’t write the book. And if he did it for money, who cares! He deserves it! The critics are most likely not writing a book. Why bring up the silly critics who are just jealous? Everybody needs money, and it’s ok to use your talent and life experience to obtain it ffs.
I loved loved loved Tony. I cried when I heard of his death. I used to stay up and watch episode after episode of no Reservations. I always found him so sexy❤
Mark the interview was great to listen to Tom talk about Tony B. with admiration and love, I still miss Tony B. I have watched all of his shows what I never have is read any book or books that he wrote .but I notice that there was some jealousy from you, It's one person point of view.
A complex nurturing person.♋️🦀
Mark. This isn't about YOU. Ask the question. Then shut up. That's all you need to do. Its no more complicated. And your reason for not reading guest's books before you interview them is insane. Literally. The guest expects you to have read their book. The audience expects you to have read the book and given it some serious thought beforehand. But mark decides no, I'll go another way. And it goes downhill from there.
Your clickbait title shows how little you brought to the table and Tom hints at this around 30.00 when he admitted that only 10-15% of what he could've written went into the book.
That was your opening to drill down into things that weren't in the final cut on TV, nor in the book. But, because you never read the book, you only found out when we did and you just sailed merrily onward. There was very little new in this interview that Tony didn't talk about over the course of his television series or in his own books.
It certainly wasn't the untold truth. You had this guy for an hour or more. And......nothing. He even opened up and admitted that all he's been doing since the show, or for two years after Tony died, is drinking. Again, you hear this, say nothing. Leave the guy hanging with one of the longest pregnant pauses in interview history and then move on like he said nothing.
Are you so shallow. Has your life been so without challenge that when another human being opens up this way, you can't or won't relate.
Go back to school. Or if you never went to journalism school, go now.
He did great, this interview isn't about your expectations goofy
There's a joke in Brazil.. someone is held hostage and the criminal says "give me 60 reais".
Go ahead and keep them.
42:00 I hear ya bro, if I had a string of someone's saliva and food flung into my mouth unexpectedly I'd throw up too. Hmm, yes good video, interesting man.
The only man on CNN.
guy could tell a good story and or communicate on a normal level
💯✊
Hasn't this guy read the book? Tom shouldn't have given him an interview IMO...
Thanks for watching. When I first started I read every book for every guest. But I found over time that I was having really detailed conversations with guests about their books and we would get lost in the details. I go back and forth because I really love the books of those we have on, but it often removes the discovery that can come up in the podcast when I'm learning like the audience is. I appreciate that you may feel differently.
@@MarkDrager All I hear is excuses for bad preparation ...
Gutted he’s gone.
A furnace is clean but you are very wise and I suspect you will readjust given time.
I think Tony was punk rock to the core. Do it your way all the way.
Your comment about São Paulo was not just offensive but deeply ignorant, reflecting a lack of culture-something unfortunately common among many Americans when talking about other countries. Reducing a city as vibrant and diverse as São Paulo to kidnappings is an embarrassing display of prejudice. If you can’t approach global topics with the respect and knowledge they deserve, maybe you shouldn’t speak on them at all.
Sao Paulo is the #1 executive helicopter market in the world. Please help us to understand your reasons for this.
Sure: São Paulo is the top spot for executive helicopters because it just makes sense there. The traffic is insane, and the city is massive, so flying around saves a ton of time. It’s also home to big businesses and wealthy execs who need to move quickly and efficiently. Plus, the city has hundreds of helipads and a culture where using helicopters is super common for high-level professionals. All of this together makes helicopters more than just a luxury-they’re practically a necessity in São Paulo!
real Tony real dead..a tragedy ..always brought a smile..RIP
Feel like someone who knew of Anthony’s impact would have felt…more reverent perhaps. Literally stated he was (coming from) like Fox News. The book I think will provide a bit of solace.
Why did you have to leave us Tony
Please stop saying that he "passed away". "Passing away" is passive. Anthony never did anything passively. He exited life with great poignancy and passion. I understand the poignancy. I wish he would have dialed back the passion about 15% because maybe he'd still be here to tell his stories to us, and I'm selfish like that. He gave so much. I hold nothing against him, even though I loved him so much.
"Poignancy and passion"? He hung himself in a hotel room over a woman. Don't romanticize it. It was the ultimate betrayal of life.
@@kengoff4658let’s agree you have no idea why he hung himself ! Claiming to know is bad taste
@@jacobjorgenson9285it certainly seemed to be a factor
Look at photos of him the last 3 months. He was extremely sick looking. He probably did what he knew he had to do.
@@kengoff4658Or a life shattering disease ? Maybe try not talking out your ass. Your taking one books lies as facts.
@4:07 is the pinnacle of tv bs. 100s of minutes recorded for 44 minutes of a tv program. Why not just record 44 minutes and display that if you’re trying to show real life? Reality shows, and that’s what Bourdain’s show was, are bull. Show everything recorded, don’t pick and choose a la carte and then peddle it as real world experience.
I hear what you're saying. But they're in the entertainment business because it has to capture people's attention and hold it. Life has its natural dull moments...and a show can't have any. Plus you don't know what will work and what won't work until you start to cut the story and piece it all together. Thanks for watching!
Everyone felt closer to tony becos of how he landscaped the world but the sadness inside his world was never revealed. Killing urself, well all i can say is people do the wrong things for the right reasons
Mark interviewing Mark.....(maybe talk less bud)
A rookie mistake , was thinking the same thing
Met Bourdain at a paid for meet and greet. A sweetheart and a feeling human being. So sad that that woman drove him over the edge. Where is she today? I hope she is suffering.
yaahoo.Mark, Yo, you did unreal -
Thank you so much Mark really appreciates the feedback always, much love #wedhardthings - Jose