RZA: Wu-Tang Clan, Kung Fu, Chess, God, Life, and Death | Lex Fridman Podcast

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  • @lexfridman
    @lexfridman  3 роки тому +257

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    0:24 - Life and death
    7:43 - Quincy Jones
    13:06 - Quentin Tarantino
    16:32 - Kung Fu
    21:28 - Biggie
    23:15 - Tupac
    26:12 - Nas
    29:15 - Favorite verse
    33:13 - Who is God?
    38:23 - Wu-Tang Clan
    42:16 - Bruce Lee
    49:07 - Godfather
    55:03 - Veganism
    59:54 - AI
    1:04:08 - Chess
    1:07:26 - American Gangster
    1:13:22 - Creativity
    1:19:51 - Advice for young people
    1:23:14 - Meaning of life

    • @scottdur3810
      @scottdur3810 3 роки тому +29

      Thank you for not inviting Donnell Rawlings

    • @CryptoComradeAP
      @CryptoComradeAP 3 роки тому +7

      RZA as "Samurai Apocalypse" in the show Californication was epic..

    • @kelwinkwel
      @kelwinkwel 3 роки тому +4

      Lex we love.. but swung by from JRE POD and I saw your guest and said, “WOW”

    • @Wraith3100
      @Wraith3100 3 роки тому +1

      Question, is it possible that being we have all the elements of the Earth and stardust,do our Spirits return to Star form?

    • @GiantsAmongMen77
      @GiantsAmongMen77 3 роки тому +2

      Dao of wu? Is that the correct spelling?

  • @kaojaicam
    @kaojaicam 3 роки тому +1721

    If there was any doubt that Lex is already a legend, this should settle it

    • @vancecookcobain
      @vancecookcobain 3 роки тому +23

      Absolute legend and a true intellectual for this

    • @BigDaddyDru
      @BigDaddyDru 3 роки тому +7

      Agreed.

    • @shawnfaison5118
      @shawnfaison5118 3 роки тому +9

      Nuff said. 💯

    • @seanrimada8571
      @seanrimada8571 3 роки тому +4

      = Legend

    • @charliecasson1643
      @charliecasson1643 3 роки тому +2

      @@opethdan2408 if true I respect Joe a lot for doing so! He saw a good potential conversation, and a did a solid for someone who should be considered his business competitor. Big props

  • @anubis2044
    @anubis2044 3 роки тому +388

    This is what I wanted on the JRE when Rza was a guest but Donnell ruined it by being obnoxious. Rza is a deep dude, gotta give him room to breathe.

    • @jaimainelee3609
      @jaimainelee3609 3 роки тому +44

      Rogan isn’t smart enough to have this conversation. Lex and RZA killed it

    • @EdwardDTeach1982
      @EdwardDTeach1982 3 роки тому +3

      Exactly.

    • @vghpl
      @vghpl 3 роки тому +25

      yep. Can't stand Donnell since then.

    • @Tom_Van_Zandt
      @Tom_Van_Zandt 2 роки тому +23

      Maybe you should focus less on giving energy to what you want or expect, and spend more time appreciating the things you are given.

    • @acayette
      @acayette 2 роки тому +7

      @@Tom_Van_Zandt 😂😂😂💀💀💀

  • @frba1856
    @frba1856 3 роки тому +451

    Lex has now entered the 36 chambers.

  • @joshdover8663
    @joshdover8663 3 роки тому +263

    Hands down best Rza interview.
    Self educated artist that spiritual gives back to the world. Mad respect Bobby Digital.
    I love hearing the Abbott speak.

    • @Vinladen82
      @Vinladen82 3 роки тому +2

      Ditto

    • @ronmckee9019
      @ronmckee9019 2 роки тому +3

      I Call my Brother Sun,
      Cause He Shine like One...

    • @subfreq3339
      @subfreq3339 2 роки тому +1

      @@ronmckee9019 love that lyric. First to set off shit, last to run, Wu all together as one, I call my brother... IV got 2 younger brothers, one 8 years younger, the other 3 year younger than him. I called my middle bro son natural, we lost our father when they were still kids, I turned 21 5vday after his funeral. My wee bro took some offence at me calling him son, like it was deminutive or something. I spoke that lyric and the smile as he overstood it was fekin beautiful, pure love and grace from the Wu trip. Never steered me wrong in 27 year. Helped me through my hell and out the other side like nothing else. If you love the Wu like that, who else is even close to the clans level? Jedi mind tricks are awesome, but different, harder. I'd love to hear Rza, n the Wu do a track with Damien Marley and immortal technique n jedi mind. N maybe roots manuva? Be awesome init?

    • @schnarfschnarf5886
      @schnarfschnarf5886 2 роки тому +2

      Bobby Digital overthrow your whole citadel

    • @welldweller22
      @welldweller22 Рік тому

      Awesome interview, some keen articulations there with the numericals. How does it relate to life? When they were talking about Allah, the word sounds similar to Jah or Ra. Allah can make God but God can’t make Allah? From those Greek classics they say Chronos birthed Uranus and he birthed Zeus. As for the Qu’ran, I don’t see how it is better than the Bible? In fact, the first 5 Books of Moses (the Torah) is where the Qu’ran comes from. The Gita and other books are just as good IMO.

  • @vapormissile
    @vapormissile 3 роки тому +443

    I worked graveyard shift at a motel in Montana. Wu Tang stayed there, & a big imposing, polite, well-spoken guy kept coming down to the desk to get ice buckets, to check on the rooms, pay the bills, is everyone being quiet, etc. I assumed it was the band's bodyguard or rep. It slowly dawned on me, it was this guy right right here. Human being.

    • @vapormissile
      @vapormissile 3 роки тому +10

      @@Svyp3r I didn't say he was deep. Deeper than you, maybe.

    • @scottlucas1471
      @scottlucas1471 3 роки тому +8

      @@Svyp3r he never said you get protein specifically from grass but you can gain protein even more so from certain plants than you can from meat

    • @scottlucas1471
      @scottlucas1471 3 роки тому +1

      @@Svyp3r elaborate because I could get proof on my part

    • @scottlucas1471
      @scottlucas1471 3 роки тому +4

      @@Svyp3r why you hating on him so much, jealousy?

    • @scottlucas1471
      @scottlucas1471 3 роки тому +4

      @@Svyp3r black beans and lentils

  • @americanbritton9827
    @americanbritton9827 3 роки тому +137

    Liquid Swords was the first record I ever bought and it inspired me to be a better person, to be thankful for my circumstances in my life. It also brought me into to world of martial arts which has been huge part of my life ever since.
    Thank you Rza, Gza, and all of the Wu, and thank you Lex for this interview.

    • @kidohchi
      @kidohchi 2 роки тому +3

      Hey.. your last line, it rhymed ~

    • @Rah2daB
      @Rah2daB 2 роки тому +1

      GREAT ALBUM. I feel you!

    • @ronmckee9019
      @ronmckee9019 2 роки тому +7

      Liquid Swords is a Classic and 1 of the greatest Hip-hop Albums of all time. It's Crazy how the 1st Wu Album (Enter the Wu-Tang 36 Chambers, then the 1st Release of the Solo Albums like GZA Liquid Swords, Raekwon Only Built for Cuban Links, Method Man Tical, Ol'Dirty Bastard the Dirty Version,
      Those 5 Albums are Amongst the Greatest Hip Hop Albums Ever.
      All the rest of Anything Wu is great work no doubt but those 5 Albums are just Something Else.
      I literally remember the very 1st time ever hearing and seeing the Wu on MTV their 1st single Protect Ya Neck and CREAM, I remember thinking Holy Shit Who the F is this and just being Blown Away and having a million questions like how many dudes the F are there? What's all their crazy names? What the heck are they saying lol? It was Amazing.
      It was like hearing NWA and Ice T for the 1st time all over again. Just Amazed at how New and Different it was to anything you ever heard and just Loved it!

    • @kidohchi
      @kidohchi 2 роки тому +1

      @@ronmckee9019 No doubt, dats datt W.. datt's datt Wu baby-

    • @martinlatvian5538
      @martinlatvian5538 2 роки тому +1

      Mine was "The W" it was a gift from my mom on xmas.

  • @abs2fast2furios
    @abs2fast2furios 3 роки тому +496

    Not the crossover I expected, but one I highly appreciate.

    • @paddygreen3266
      @paddygreen3266 3 роки тому +10

      Well lex is a Bjj black belt….. so they both protect there necks

    • @Filaxsan
      @Filaxsan 3 роки тому

      Definitely!

    • @rooksdoubleohseven9919
      @rooksdoubleohseven9919 3 роки тому +1

      This and Mark Normand on the Ghetto Boys podcast have been such enjoyable surprises.

    • @GnuReligion
      @GnuReligion 3 роки тому

      Yeah, this might interest me more if I knew about RZA already, but Lex is the MIB -- the straight man.
      RZA comes across as entirely heavy.

    • @aimtcb
      @aimtcb 3 роки тому +1

      @@GnuReligion rza from the wu tang clan!? Bobby digital, zig zag zig ,rza is legendary in hip-hop

  • @landolorean51
    @landolorean51 3 роки тому +150

    I've learned so much from RZA over the years. He so openly shares his wisdom and remains a student of life regardless of his accomplishments. Much respect for this one Lex.

    • @samorpeterenpretene9184
      @samorpeterenpretene9184 2 роки тому

      That’s sad. You learned from a nicka

    • @landolorean51
      @landolorean51 2 роки тому +6

      @@samorpeterenpretene9184 it's sad you would say something like that

    • @Defstar88
      @Defstar88 Рік тому

      @@samorpeterenpretene9184 what’s sad is we all you don’t talk this way openly
      Only behind a screen

    • @fetusbuddha3908
      @fetusbuddha3908 Рік тому

      5%

  • @BadccVoid
    @BadccVoid 3 роки тому +1149

    This is unbelievable. I never expected this.

    • @jordansumner4374
      @jordansumner4374 3 роки тому +19

      Right!? I always connected the RZA and Lex’s love for Chess but never took Lex as a Wutang fan. Feels like a dream interview to be able to witness.

    • @steeltown2424
      @steeltown2424 3 роки тому +2

      Nor did I. It's great.

    • @T_D_B_
      @T_D_B_ 3 роки тому +3

      its a start but I was slightly underwhelmed

    • @brek5
      @brek5 3 роки тому +3

      @@T_D_B_ Wow, really? I thought it was pretty good. Rza was great on Rogan, and this is a different type of interview and brought up different things. I am, by no stretch of the imagination, a hiphop fan, but Rza has some interesting takes on things, especially art and music. I would hope he'll do another one in the future sometime.

    • @JRibs
      @JRibs 3 роки тому +3

      I would have expected GZA

  • @jaybryanhouston8989
    @jaybryanhouston8989 Рік тому +47

    This CD has three separate relaxation/meditation sessions on it ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxzpa8CIfZcihW4Z0F_ja0QF3W9KIatrsq guided by a very pleasant and direct male voice. Unlike so many other products of its type, this CD does not have bad synthesizer music, does not feature a phony or affected style of narration, and does not make any bogus claims to be subliminal or to re-train the brain or any of that balderdash. What you get is 1. a guided meditation for getting into a pleasantly relaxed state of body awareness while taking a stroll (superb for those easing back into a fitness routine slowly after an illness or injury) 2. A nice long breath-awareness relaxation session that if followed diligently can put you into very deep states of full-body relaxation and mental calmness, and 3. a buddhist-inspired meditation session designed to help you develop and maintain feelings of loving kindness toward not just yourself and your friends, but toward people you don't even like. The CD makes no claims to be designed for advanced meditators or for buddhists or hindus/yoga practitioners looking for very deep and esoteric stuff. It is geared more toward the average person who just wants to develop the habit of relaxation and stress relief through natural, healthy means. him, if you happen to be reading this, keep up the good work fella, and I love your accent. I would also like to note that I have never fallen asleep while listening to this product. I would like to kindly suggest to the reviewer who said this CD makes him fall asleep, that he might want to get checked to see if he has a sleep disorder, or if he is simply not setting aside ample time for restful sleep at night. A healthy person getting adequate rest at night should be able to go into deep states of mental relaxation without dozing off, if not all the time, then most of the time.

  • @mjjumps
    @mjjumps 3 роки тому +191

    Wu-Tang is 100% a part of me. Nothing was cooler than 10 guys that put together slang, Kung Fu, Mafia flicks, anime, gangster shit and then combine that with the fact that every single one of them could rhyme. RZA is the mastermind of all that.

    • @shoyupacket5572
      @shoyupacket5572 3 роки тому +8

      hell yeh man, I think when I was 14 or 15 I had the first or 2nd ipod and listen to protect ya neck about 100 times in a row after I copped it. da mystery of chessboxing, aint nothin to fuck with, every track they made is pure flame.

    • @WHG369
      @WHG369 3 роки тому +2

      And comics

    • @hugofrederico7054
      @hugofrederico7054 3 роки тому

      And you truly think that's top?... no wonder no wonder... this podcast it was like 2 completely diff person trying to have an intelligent conversation but never could at any point connect... that's what money does to ppl...next I'll wait to Eric to host same person . ... I bet it will never happen... RZA is random dark human being but it's just my opinion

    • @mjjumps
      @mjjumps 3 роки тому

      @@hugofrederico7054 WuTang

    • @mjjumps
      @mjjumps 3 роки тому

      @@hugofrederico7054 who’s Eric?

  • @ricocargill2216
    @ricocargill2216 3 роки тому +8

    Lex you are great, but this one took you to another level that few have ever achieved. Thank you for this. RZA is one of the most underrated minds in the intellectual space. His intellect transcends many barriers and stereotypes. May GOD continue to bless you LEX and your family.

  • @andyatmosphere
    @andyatmosphere 3 роки тому +184

    Lex is now one of the leading figures in the world of seeking a higher state of consciousness.

    • @Nunyabusiness40
      @Nunyabusiness40 3 роки тому +14

      Thank goodness too, since Joe Rogan went conservative and only talked about covid every podcast, the entire podcast, my intellectual curiosity has been mad thirsty

    • @andyatmosphere
      @andyatmosphere 3 роки тому +5

      @@Nunyabusiness40 Rogan… conservative.? 😂🤦‍♂️ ok

    • @3rdeye931
      @3rdeye931 3 роки тому +7

      @@andyatmosphere
      Yeah. Hella conservative.

    • @dcarson89
      @dcarson89 3 роки тому +3

      @@Nunyabusiness40 I'm not american and I hate politics but I used to listen to almost every jre and now I cant remember the last decent guest. Two things though, firstly I think moving to texas lost him the simplicity of getting awesome guests and secondly I'm sure covid has impacted the standard of guests. That being said he really bangs on about covid far too much and seems to interview comedians way too much

    • @richtexas4431
      @richtexas4431 3 роки тому

      @@Nunyabusiness40 yeah Joe seems to be obsessed with covid. So annoying

  • @kdr2079
    @kdr2079 Рік тому +8

    RZA gave one of the best answers to Lex's favorite stump the guest "What is the Meaning of Life" out of the 20 interviews I've watched so far with Quantum Mechanists, Physicists, Biologists, String Theory, and Pyschologists. I'd figure those people would have figured it out and exactly what RZA said which I was waiting for it would be the simple and perfect answer I would give too. "You making a living by what your earn, and a Life by what you return!" That's what its all about, its a cycle, it gives and we give back -round and round.

  • @savvysushi
    @savvysushi 3 роки тому +353

    It’s as if you know the exact moment I need to get work done and drop a podcast that cannot be ignored 😂

    • @max1ms
      @max1ms 3 роки тому +1

      I just got up to get to bed, but had to watch at least a couple minutes, not an episode one can ignore no:)

    • @shawnfaison5118
      @shawnfaison5118 3 роки тому +1

      haha I can relate to that with this one.

    • @NorthwestLights206
      @NorthwestLights206 3 роки тому +1

      For real!!

    • @glenwantiheimer1415
      @glenwantiheimer1415 3 роки тому

      Exaaaakly

    • @ImRefraction
      @ImRefraction 3 роки тому +2

      Plot twist: This is the work that you need to be doing

  • @a.r.2554
    @a.r.2554 3 роки тому +48

    An emotion is a wave . I always tell my son to look at a person's eyes and FEEL their vibrations. No words ... Feelings like love,anger, and sadness can be felt first.

    • @omg_stoppit
      @omg_stoppit 2 роки тому +1

      Take us to church 🙌

    • @subfreq3339
      @subfreq3339 2 роки тому +2

      Have you seen the research proving you can feel someone's state, where they are on a scale of grateful and chill loving and fearful angry and resentful. Proven scientifically up to 1 n half metres. Electromagnetic field from the heart, hearts field is stronger than the brains one. I was chuffed when found that out wee while ago! 1 Love

    • @a.r.2554
      @a.r.2554 2 роки тому

      @@subfreq3339 I have, Robert Monroe's research really made me understand it a little better. I know it's gets deep and it really is scientifically proven but I also think it's it's something that you really have to work on and kinda hone. Before I knew of anyone studying the subject, I used the technique just to have a good day... i.e. teacher's, parents,bullies etc...

  • @jeremygraves7982
    @jeremygraves7982 3 роки тому +565

    This podcast has become something truly incredible

    • @GK-qc5ry
      @GK-qc5ry 3 роки тому +15

      JRE is getting stuck in the same discussions/topics/guests as much as I like it. Lex is asking questions and letting the guest do the talking. Joe is starting to control the discussion more and bring it back to his view points.

    • @jerkkub
      @jerkkub 3 роки тому +3

      @@GK-qc5ry That is exactly my thoughts aswell! Could't saya it any better. I've started to learn more Lex's podcasts than Joe's because of this.

    • @jeremygraves7982
      @jeremygraves7982 3 роки тому +1

      @@cahles6679 lex seems much more curious and excited to learn new information, and I guess that’s due to his age cuz joe was more like that a few years ago, but I do still enjoy both

    • @BasedAstraea
      @BasedAstraea 3 роки тому +1

      @@cahles6679 Does Joe do it a lot? I notice this problem with tons of podcasters.
      I just listened to a Sam Harris' podcast with Neil D. Tyson about space and aliens, and the last ⅓rd of the podcast for whatever reason it slowly delved into politics and got deeper, to the point where I had to recheck the title.
      😂 pissed me off because neither of them had good takes on politics, not their area of expertise especially Neil, and the podcast became insufferable because of it.

    • @hugofrederico7054
      @hugofrederico7054 3 роки тому +1

      @@GK-qc5ry well Rogan been sucking for months now but it's my own opinion nobody have to like it but I Cas assure its honest... money really change/corrupt folks... one only can wonder....

  • @jesusreyes2186
    @jesusreyes2186 Рік тому +5

    This was fascinating as hell as a Wu Tang fanatic and Lex being Lex we needa round 2 this was not long enough.

  • @quietlike
    @quietlike 3 роки тому +172

    "The meaning of life is to give life meaning" - Viktor Frankl

    • @gitgenKE
      @gitgenKE 3 роки тому +2

      Searching for meaning in a world without.

    • @iamnotpablo
      @iamnotpablo 3 роки тому

      Viktor Frankl was a Nazi collaborator who performed ghoulish medical experiments on human subjects.

    • @bigvaden
      @bigvaden 3 роки тому +1

      @@iamnotpablo Not quite. Viktor Frankle was an M.D. that helped his Jewish patients escape the Nazis. He and his family were sent to multiple concentration camps including Auschwitz.

    • @lilmoesk899
      @lilmoesk899 3 роки тому

      “Der Sinn des Lebens ist deinem Leben einen Sinn zu geben” - Kool Savas

    • @maintaint3003
      @maintaint3003 3 роки тому

      _"Music is essentially useless, as life is"_ -George Santayana

  • @LibbyONeal09
    @LibbyONeal09 3 роки тому +17

    Hands down one of the best conversations I've ever heard. This is awesome.

  • @dowell330
    @dowell330 3 роки тому +29

    Lex, I've been listening to you for a long time and consider you a kindred soul. Thank you so much for your conversation with RZA, one of my childhood idols. You have my deepest respect, sir. Much love to you.

  • @DrCrackula
    @DrCrackula 3 роки тому +1

    this is such a gift man. youtube keeps suggesting clips of Donnell Rawlings interrupting RZA on Rogan, and its still making me frustrated after all this time. WE needed this.

  • @sdvz
    @sdvz 3 роки тому +100

    no donnell to ruin the conversations? thanks lex!

    • @toadst
      @toadst 3 роки тому +7

      underrated comment right here. love donnel, but c'mon man, let the abbot hold the mic for one moment please.

    • @richtexas4431
      @richtexas4431 3 роки тому +5

      I grew some hatred towards Darnell after he ruined that episode of jre

    • @XanderShiller
      @XanderShiller 3 роки тому +1

      Exactly why I'm here.

  • @haman0180
    @haman0180 3 роки тому +1

    RZA on the topic of Hip Hop legends still saying his opinion doesn't matter is showing you how a true master thinks about his craft! This man is an absolute pillar of Hip Hop. He created a style that transformed the genre for decades to come. His style is what bared fruit to dozens of carreers. And he is still out here saying his opinion doesn't matter. Dude if his opinion doesn't matter, we should just fucking do away with them as a whole! Lex, thank you for this podcast. I love how this shows the pure raw intelligence of the most successfull people in the world. This was awesome!

  • @rolanddane5015
    @rolanddane5015 3 роки тому +27

    Much respect! Wu-Tang Forever! I've been a fan since 36 Chambers, and am still a fan. In 2013 I read Rza second book, while in a dark place in life, which introduced me to the power of possibility. Thank you both for this one. Instant classic! The genuine curiosity, and mutual respect between these two men, bring a depth and weight to a seemingly loose, and open talk. This conversation was like a meditative chess game, eyes slightly open, both men deeply breathing, taking their respective turns, melving together like the passing of white clouds on a blue sky, action without movement is flow, where only silence can be heard, while in absence of a word, only whispering winds are observed.
    All love all the time
    respect 👊

  • @KD_SWAGGER
    @KD_SWAGGER 3 роки тому +13

    "Study those who have already done what you want to do." - RZA
    Great interview! From the pace, the questions asked by Lex and the jewels dropped by RZA.

  • @jonjack5819
    @jonjack5819 3 роки тому +106

    This is a podcast I never could have imagined in my wildest dreams. Amazing!

    • @digitalhippie2336
      @digitalhippie2336 3 роки тому

      100%

    • @MaxUgly
      @MaxUgly 3 роки тому +1

      I would have never expected but it is like the dream podcast I never knew I wanted!

    • @chandlerscaringia5260
      @chandlerscaringia5260 3 роки тому

      As human…. You should dream bigger.

  • @buzzy-ears
    @buzzy-ears 3 роки тому +16

    Sunshower was such a big reason why I got so mesmerized by Wu Tang when I was a kid, to this day it's crazy to me that it wasn't on every edition of the album. If you don't know it, it's as good as he says it is 👐🏻

    • @TimeDistortKilo
      @TimeDistortKilo 3 роки тому

      Seriously! I've been listening to Wu since '93 and just heard Sunshower for the first time about half an hour ago.

    • @kunchoktashii
      @kunchoktashii 2 роки тому

      First time i heard it i had to replay a few times cuz its so greAt

    • @eugene3484
      @eugene3484 2 роки тому

      Sunshower was dope. But tragedy was rza best lyrical song ever to me.

  • @garrettjones1161
    @garrettjones1161 3 роки тому +1

    This was my favorite interview of, not just yours personally, but any podcast.

  • @matasuki
    @matasuki 3 роки тому +77

    Wow the diversity of guests at this point is legendary. Cheers!

  • @ezsega17
    @ezsega17 3 роки тому +1

    THIS!!!! Is what I fkn wanted, an in depth philosophical interview/ podcast with the abbot without a fool like Donnell Rawlings mocking him every 10 seconds. Thank You Lex Fridman, please bring him back as soon as possible, and again after that.

  • @sethbase6960
    @sethbase6960 3 роки тому +97

    The episodes I love the most are the ones where the guest is completely unexpected.

  • @kwameowusu8351
    @kwameowusu8351 3 роки тому

    The balance of this conversation bruh… so fucking beautiful it has me in tears

  • @bigdre6565
    @bigdre6565 3 роки тому +17

    S/O to RZA for even paying attention and being aware of lex Fridman!!

  • @viktortraykov9273
    @viktortraykov9273 3 роки тому +14

    RZA so sharp man... When you hear how he talks and thinks you understand where this eternal music come from.

  • @mileshamilton
    @mileshamilton 3 роки тому +54

    Yes! Bring on more musicians and creative artists. So few interviewers are able to do them justice

  • @Garbageman28
    @Garbageman28 3 роки тому +1

    Never expected RZA to explain the plot of death stranding on lex fridman's podcast but there's a first time for everything.

  • @kaioken9997
    @kaioken9997 3 роки тому +8

    RZA is a true poet. The way he connects abstract ideas with his own experience is beautiful.

  • @GhostofHarambe
    @GhostofHarambe 2 роки тому +12

    I’m just getting into Lex’s work and I love the podcast so much! I’m grateful for this, Wutang is one of my all time favorites.

  • @McCloud23892
    @McCloud23892 3 роки тому +31

    This episode was very intriguing, there's fond love when you mix art and science

    • @TravisGarnett
      @TravisGarnett 3 роки тому +5

      @Zero Wall: ...because there's a #SCIENCE to art and an art to #SCIENCE. 🎤🤵🏻🎤😎 Much ❤️...🙏

  • @crbradbury8282
    @crbradbury8282 3 роки тому +22

    Thank you Rza for 25years of positive artistic influence on me. Sincerely thank you. Thank you ahead of time LEX for dozens of years you will be expanding minds!

  • @wiltwentyfourhours
    @wiltwentyfourhours 3 роки тому +60

    "Live a thousand years in a day, without opening your mouth you can say everything you wanted to say. " RZA👐

    • @onewithsource9742
      @onewithsource9742 2 роки тому +1

      ... attracted to the core of the earth I stay grounded. The sun in the centre of this - I'm surrounded, by planets in the midst that spins the wind chill, but my light melts a snowflake from 93 mill'...

  • @TDNMAFT.
    @TDNMAFT. 2 роки тому +2

    this is probably a top 5 podcast, the RZA a chessboard, lex, my man, a prophecy fulfilled for me. thank you.

  • @leonantoniou6192
    @leonantoniou6192 3 роки тому +15

    Lex… thank you my friend! Im only a few mins into it but I’m already feeling good about this one. Love your positivity and your broad outreach. I love science and hip-hop and am so excited about this episode. You and wu-tang have shaped my life. Huge love!

  • @planbee2285
    @planbee2285 3 роки тому +12

    the RZA is one of my all time favorite idols. great on so many levels!! thank you for this one lex.

  • @miyannaable
    @miyannaable 3 роки тому +9

    I lost my Mother in 1983, when I was 15. I recently learned that the strongest familial bond is Mother-Daughter, and it definitely left me feeling broken. However, having endured that allowed me to appreciate life, and I've never really stopped getting to know her. Also, I've found that I can be there for people who are going through the same thing - because as you say, Love wins.

    • @rasmusgreen6254
      @rasmusgreen6254 3 роки тому +3

      Who decides that’s the strongest family bond? Why stronger then mother and son or father and son?

    • @lackofeffortfpv7412
      @lackofeffortfpv7412 3 роки тому +2

      @@rasmusgreen6254 hmmm..., if bond strength is proportional to the intensity of argument between parental and child, then I concur with Op's observations

    • @carbonstar9091
      @carbonstar9091 3 роки тому +4

      @@rasmusgreen6254 Sounds like something unaccomplished psychologists and sociologist make up to justify their existence.

  • @TATNThisAintThatNetwork
    @TATNThisAintThatNetwork 3 роки тому +3

    B1G ups Lex. Wu Tang will survive. Long live ODB. Lex we would be honored to have you bless us by hopping on to The Self Luv Show ❤️. Vibrate Luv.

  • @jakefonda4711
    @jakefonda4711 3 роки тому +5

    bro i literally just started doing sample based production, (classic hip hop). i use alot of what i learn from his podcasts to implement in my daily life to be more productive. thought the other day it would be so cool of he interviewed some hip hop artists and sure enough he does it. thank you lex!

  • @-M0LE
    @-M0LE 3 роки тому +1

    This is the interview that certifies Lex as a true legend of the highest tier
    Wu Tang is more than just rap
    These guys are so wise

  • @Jasonchaaang
    @Jasonchaaang 3 роки тому +32

    Lex, you should let your guests prepare a couple questions to ask YOU too! It would be great to see what questions they ask and your answers!

    • @shoyupacket5572
      @shoyupacket5572 3 роки тому +5

      He did have some questions about AI and emotion, but yeah I do like hearing the guest ask Lex questions as well.

    • @BilldoDilldo
      @BilldoDilldo 3 роки тому +3

      Great idea

  • @octaviogonzalez9092
    @octaviogonzalez9092 Рік тому +1

    This interview is going to be highly underrated. Epic.

  • @KKILLIAN
    @KKILLIAN 3 роки тому +30

    i love the spectrum of guests, but they also almost all fit together. youre something else, Lex. keep it going!

  • @hauntinghaze5161
    @hauntinghaze5161 2 роки тому +1

    I love how ringing rza's voice is

  • @ssssssstssssssss
    @ssssssstssssssss 3 роки тому +72

    Wow.. RZA was completely unexpected. I'll have to set aside time for this one.

    • @BigDaddyDru
      @BigDaddyDru 3 роки тому +2

      Do not try to multi task doing anything more complex than laundry while trying to listen to this. Have a good day!

  • @AssailantLF
    @AssailantLF 3 роки тому +22

    Loved the short vegan question. He put it so simply: "I don't need to kill animals in order for myself to live"

    • @lievenyperman9363
      @lievenyperman9363 3 роки тому +4

      I became a vegatarian after I heard the RZA say this on Rogan. Wasn't the only reason but that simple piece of logic sealed the deal.

    • @-M0LE
      @-M0LE 3 роки тому +2

      @@lievenyperman9363 I bet you feel healthier

    • @SpeedOfThought1111
      @SpeedOfThought1111 3 роки тому +6

      it was kind of odd and ignorant for him to say the cow or bull is so big and muscular just from eating grass like that applies at all to humans...cows have four stomachs...all animals are different...a cat sleeps 16 hours a day and never works out yet they can do amazing athletic feats any time. Because that's how they evolved to be.

    • @binary
      @binary 3 роки тому +1

      This is where RZA is utterly wrong.

    • @lievenyperman9363
      @lievenyperman9363 3 роки тому

      @@binary Why?

  • @aspectratio6580
    @aspectratio6580 3 роки тому +33

    God damn lex, we needed this. Thankyou yet again for another amazing conversation, can't wait for the film.

  • @LAVISHING
    @LAVISHING Рік тому

    Thanks for having RZA on here Lex! It’s awesome how you guys went through so much different topics in discussion!

  • @matthewgiannotti3355
    @matthewgiannotti3355 3 роки тому +10

    This might be one of my favorite conversations. Thank you both!

  • @papamurphsturf2901
    @papamurphsturf2901 3 роки тому +2

    I've listened to this 4 times now... It's amazing Lex, thanks.

  • @klingkong9790
    @klingkong9790 3 роки тому +12

    The age NAS made Illmatic has always amazed me

  • @ericg8285
    @ericg8285 3 місяці тому

    This dude Lex is the man! He has some of the most authentic mind blowing intellectuals on his podcast. What a great host!

  • @Number1stunna
    @Number1stunna 3 роки тому +11

    Lex thank you from the bottom of my hiphop heart for this interview

  • @Jdowling357
    @Jdowling357 3 роки тому +1

    Why did I not get notified for this episode?? The man is a genius.
    Also wu tang has been a huge part of my life and my childhood. Respect

    • @rollzst
      @rollzst Рік тому

      I helped them get together, respect

  • @Evangq
    @Evangq 3 роки тому +13

    "Alright, time for me to go to bed."
    "Ooo! Lex dropped an episode, AND RZA!?"

  • @7447744774477447
    @7447744774477447 3 роки тому +1

    When RZA laughs, I feel like the world has become a better place for humans.

  • @alexarm8234
    @alexarm8234 3 роки тому +6

    I know I'm going to have to watch this multiple times in order to extract the most knowledge as possible from this interaction 💯

  • @IcarusTheGodson
    @IcarusTheGodson 3 роки тому +4

    I love Wu-Tang so much, also the Rza himself. You started the interview striking a powerful chord with me. My grandfather Roberto Martinez is now my guardian angel. Thank you so much for this wonderful interview. Respect

  • @tech1238
    @tech1238 3 роки тому +23

    This is the crossover we needed! Thank you

  • @andrewpotapenkoff7723
    @andrewpotapenkoff7723 3 роки тому

    This is the youtube chanel of miracles and gifts.
    Lex is full of surprises.

  • @shaolin89
    @shaolin89 3 роки тому +22

    Damn, you have the best guests ever. Awesome podcast, Lex.

  • @mihkel86
    @mihkel86 3 роки тому +20

    Every man has two lives. The 2nd one starts when he realizes he has only one.

  • @BigDaddyDru
    @BigDaddyDru 3 роки тому +6

    His authenticity is making me cry. In a world of fakes, he’s real. I needed to hear this.

  • @knockda887
    @knockda887 9 місяців тому +3

    RZA under rated this is the Leader Hip-Hop should listen too... .. .

  • @cryptoegregore
    @cryptoegregore 3 роки тому +7

    wish i could see Lex in person just strolling so i can give him his flowers in person... and huge shoutout to RZA and this entire episode. very very refreshing natural conversation.. right on time, thank you.

  • @task82
    @task82 3 роки тому +1

    This podcast was what was missing from my life. Thank you Lex.

  • @semikolondev
    @semikolondev 3 роки тому +48

    Holysheet! Was listening wutang when i was a kid. Bring back some memories.

  • @ryanknight2059
    @ryanknight2059 Рік тому +1

    One of the Greatest interviews ever.

  • @iNeedDrums
    @iNeedDrums 3 роки тому +19

    This just made my day a whole lot better. Thank you!!

  • @never3b99
    @never3b99 3 роки тому +4

    LEx and Rza.... My jaw has dropped. I am so thankful for this, and you, I hope you see this Lex as you're my idol. Work hard play hard. Sending appreciation and love.

  • @kiowatucker4594
    @kiowatucker4594 3 роки тому +6

    I could not possibly describe what this podcast means to me man I couldn’t be more grateful
    Thank you Lex

  • @justinholt8587
    @justinholt8587 Рік тому +1

    I saw the Rza at the nyc winery in soho and he asked for requests at the end of the show. I was front row and asked him to perform sunshower to which he replied “Ahhh that’s too deep” I respect that but I was disappointed. One of my favorite rza joints

  • @applebighead
    @applebighead 3 роки тому +7

    Saving this one for work tomorrow. You’re doing something great here Lex!

    • @BilldoDilldo
      @BilldoDilldo 3 роки тому

      I do this all the time…cant waste these gems in idle time.

  • @MegaVern1
    @MegaVern1 3 роки тому +11

    RZA. I know he has created one of the best groups of our lifetime but when he speaks he takes his time to get his thoughts out. I really understand him. He’s a human that understands that we will be going to a next realm. Wutang is for the children👐🏾👐🏾👐🏾

  • @stelthface
    @stelthface 3 роки тому +16

    RZA: "Are you thinkin' there's an algorithm for emotion?"
    Lex: "I made my roomba scream"
    Best interview ever

  • @ispinola
    @ispinola 2 роки тому +2

    I have to give you propers on this! Great interview! Great job getting him on the pod! Keep it up 👍

  • @christopherbranch8647
    @christopherbranch8647 3 роки тому +16

    No wayyyy you got RZA on the show!!! Legendary!!! 🤘🤙

  • @armiter87
    @armiter87 3 роки тому

    One of the most enjoyable pods I've listened to in years.

  • @andrewescu
    @andrewescu 3 роки тому +72

    It’s official, Lex is just smart Joe Rogan.

    • @BilldoDilldo
      @BilldoDilldo 3 роки тому +2

      Ryan Sickler #honeydew is the best Joe Rogan. Listen to Filipe Esparza change your life.

    • @maintaint3003
      @maintaint3003 3 роки тому

      (&sober)

    • @LillyMunster85
      @LillyMunster85 3 роки тому +1

      And he made sure Rondell Dawlings wasn't here to ruin it.

    • @LillyMunster85
      @LillyMunster85 3 роки тому

      @@rickycouture7224 hmmmm. Interesting! Well as a mom, I hope he got to see his son. This podcast made up for everything !

    • @walkedoverwater
      @walkedoverwater 3 роки тому

      No need for a comparison

  • @5555Latest
    @5555Latest 3 роки тому +4

    Another example to never meeting your heroes because they will let you down.

  • @BlackThoughts0
    @BlackThoughts0 3 роки тому +9

    Now this one… i didn’t expect. Lex getting mad style points for this one

  • @soursoles
    @soursoles Рік тому

    RZA is a role model for any art student. RZA is the man!!

  • @annchannin14
    @annchannin14 3 роки тому +8

    Next level lex!! Fairness all around!! Nice professional work sir!!

  • @TheLile500trp
    @TheLile500trp 3 роки тому

    I'm from East Oakland and I watch your pod cast every day ...and this was great asf for me to experience this interview

  • @MikeTrainormusic
    @MikeTrainormusic 3 роки тому +4

    The best and most unexpected guest you'e had. Huge fan of RZA

  • @anthonyworkman2852
    @anthonyworkman2852 3 роки тому +3

    I'm in the middle of reading The Tao of the Wu for the second time this timing is perfect

  • @Javie_p
    @Javie_p 3 роки тому +4

    bro! you’re a legend Lex ty for building this interview

  • @stukksmith122
    @stukksmith122 3 роки тому

    I appreciate, so much, the thoughts on grief of a parent/loved one passing on and coming through to realize the profound joy of our own mortality.

  • @reggieziet
    @reggieziet 3 роки тому +5

    RZA and Lex Fridman, what a unexpected good combination

  • @dect506
    @dect506 3 роки тому

    This has to be one of the best podcasts ever made of this channel