"I used to think the worst thing in life was to end up all alone. It’s not. The worst thing in life is ending up with people who make you feel all alone” -Robin Williams
@@wyatthimstead2238 for Bobcat to say his brain was giving him miss information is really painting it with a broad brush. Anyone who chooses death over life when you are other wise Physically healthy is prolly getting mis info.
@@brucevonah511lewy body dementia is NOTHING like normal depression. It is an irreversible physical disorder that causes physical erosion of the brain. It's not just a chemical imbalance.
"Why you doing this for Robin?" "'cause he's my friend" "Well shit, I got a ton of friends" "I don't" You ever have a friend like Bobcat or Doc Holliday for that matter, respect and cherish that person. Hard to find good friends these days...
Jesus Michael what is that from?? I thought it would be in the interview, but it wasn't... Then I saw someone write it was one of the best scenes in a movie
Joe Rogan is absolutely right when he says how scary it is to watch someone you care about slowly losing touch with reality. It’s heartbreaking. Huge props to Bobcat for being so willing to share his personal thoughts on his best friend.
I'd like to thank Bobcat Goldthwait for sharing this. Robin Williams was my favorite human being, favorite actor and was a huge inspiration to me for my entire life, and I have wondered what happened. Rest in peace Robin, thank you for the joy and laughter you shared, you've given us so much to love about life. You too Bobcat! And thanks Joe Rogan, you do amazing work!
Just lost my mother last week from dimentia. This comforts me that other people are aware and understand the struggles that comes with this. Thank you gentlemen for having this conversation. Means more than you will ever know.
I remember crying like a baby when I heard he died. He always reminded me of my father, who has also been diagnosed recently with Alzheimer’s at 60. To watch someone you love and think is the strongest person you know, become a shell of themselves absolutely is heartbreaking. I cherish the time I have left with ‘my dad’, and will still love him when he’s gone but his body is still around.
@@joeywantstoplay I was going to say something about how the previous CIA comment was aq product of a low IQ, but you did more damage to him than I ever could have, and revealed yourself to be a lunatic as well. This world would have been a whole lot better off with you two guys gone, and Robin Williams still here talking to Bobcat every day. You guys are idiots.
Is it that happiness is temporal, and fulfillment is more lasting? I guess its easy to confuse or conflate the two bc the same chemicals pump thru ur stupid fat brain when either is experienced
I miss him. My mother actually got to meet him briefly at Studio 54 once. This was just around the time when he was a rising star in Mork & Mindy. Apparently he was a very nice and polite guy. Robin was one those actors you just... felt for. He had such an expressive face and personality. Rest in peace, Robin Williams.
Less-successful people say, "Too much success is dangerous. Just look at what happened to [Prince, Robin Williams, etc.] But I'm still here, so I must be living right." Speaking ill of the dead gives people a sneaky way to speak well of themselves. Bobcat is a good friend sticking up for Robin.
Prince, Whitney, Michael, Kurt were all murdered. They knew things and they had power to spread it. An Aware mind is dangerous to the corrupt system. Don't buy anything you hear on media its all controlled and manipulated by the same power that silence all those who speak out. If CIA have Heart attack and Cancer guns back in the 70s that melt and become untraceable Im pretty sure they have much more advanced stuff now.
Except you've got your info wrong. The CIA is terrorism focused and focused on criminal activity outside of the United States; instead of reading online conspiracy theories - maybe consider seeing a medical professional.
Turtlefoot 69 I agree,and it also seems that the heart attacks are to simple&depression,now it's more of pancreatic cancer/disease,and This is pure RUBBISH!!!The typical cover up,and I said it before,I'll say it again,Loved Joe Rogan but he Sold out.Hate when he downplays Chemtrails of as an example
Very generous of Bobcat to share his memories of Robin. They were, infact, best of friends & I feel his discussion was very respectful. Robin Williams had a very lonely, isolated childhood. His Father was GM of the Ford Motor co., & was rarely home. Williams stated that when his father was around, Robin was afraid of him. They were a wealthy family. His mother did not work, she was a ' socialite' & Narcissistic. He was bought up by a beloved Nanny. He was sent to private schools & was bullied mercilessly by his peers. He developed many of his personas & voices, playing for years, alone in the Attic with his tin soldiers. The only way he was able to gain his mother's attention was to make her laugh. He was an only child. He used cocaine & alcohol to self medicate, for quite a number of years. LBD & Parkinson's are often found later in life, & there is a link to past substance abuse. He was a highly sensitive soul & a genius. Anyone who was truly friends with him, & most who worked with him said he was the kindest person they had ever known. A giver, not a taker. Devestating to see the destruction of such a beautiful human being. His eyes haunted me, as they were filled with sorrow along with the joy he created. Vale Robin.
Yeah, his eyes.. that's what always got me..it seemed like a deep sadness behind his comic genius..truly one of a kind, losing Robin felt like losing a special unique friend that you treasure.
Show me someone always smiling, and everyone thinks is incredibly funny. 100% guarantee that person has insane internal struggle with life, and depression. For some that's the only way they can cope with how they see the world around them. And keep from replacing some spots in their head with little pieces of lead!
My wife died of lewy body dementia at age 52. I would rather see someone burn alive-- screaming in agony, in front of me than see anyone die the years long horrific death by Lewy Body Dementia as the brain tissue is literally turned into a living sponge by prions. It's like being in a bad acid trip that won't end until it kills you. Robin Williams saved both himself and his family from an even greater hell than he was already in when he took his own life. I have deepest respect for the man. Damn.
My heart aches for all of you. I hope you all have some type of support system. Be I friends, family, or others who have gone through a similar battle.
Would Maer...I am incredibly moved by your comments. I am incredibly sad about your wife's suffering and your suffering. My prayer is for the rest of your life to be filled with joy and peace.
My grandfather had lewy body and when Bobcat says your brain is giving misinformation, it's absolutely true. My grandfather thought people in the television were talking to him directly. He thought there were people INSIDE the TV.
"He thought there were people INSIDE the TV." Reminds me of people who, when telephones were first invented, wondered how they fit tiny people inside the devices to talk, and why it sounded like people they knew. You sometimes see this as jokes in TV shows and movies during older times, but it was a very real phenomenon. When you think about the kinds of "basic knowledge" stuff that people today have versus those a thousand years ago, it's astounding how complex and knowledgeable modern society is. Sorry to hear about your situation. It's tough to go through.
Thanks Joe and Bobcat for sharing this segment, important to get the truth out into the light of day. I had a family friend who suffered from L-B-D, it was awful. I sincerely believe that if Robin had not been cursed with this terrible illness he would still be with us. RIP Robin, thank you for your light in this world.
I needed to hear this. Robin was one of the biggest contributors to helping me fight my depression, so hearing he lost the battle with depression has been screwing with me. “If he cant do it how will I?” Kinda thought. I’m glad to know it wasn’t depression.
Bobcat is right. I saw a documentary on Robin William's death, and the medical examiner concluded that it was indeed Lewey Body Dementia, the worst kind where his entire brain and brain stem were compromised. So at the time of his death, that poor man was literally not in his right mind. Rest in peace, Robin Williams. 🕊💯❤🙏
Regardless of his stature, he’s still a regular guy. He listens well,he asks good questions. In the podcast game he is definitely THEE best interviewer. It’s nearly impossible to see him do a bad set. He is also very intelligent and open minded.
is those headphones man. it makes people feel as though they're having a 1 on 1 conversation. something about hearing every click and tap in your own mouth as you speak makes you feel less inhibited. it's therapeutic.
Years ago, I was working the dressing room (security) for U2 during the Zoo tour. Bobcat came backstage and into the dressing room and couldn’t have been a nice guy. He talked to everyone. Real, genuine, and kind. What a great guy.
The victim-blaming mentality a lot of people have is, I think, a coping mechanism for dealing with how chaotic and unfair life is always gonna be. You can do everything right, you can treat literally everybody in your life compassionately and fairly, you can live life AS GOOD as you possibly can, and a drunk driver can still plow through you as you drive through an intersection... your daughter can still get brain cancer... you can still show up to work and get unexpectedly fired... your wife can still meet someone else and fall in love. It's fucking tough, and a lot of people are really REALLY fucking afraid.
Well, there's always the classic 'What was she wearing when he raped her?' But, I think, more broadly, it can apply to a a lot of attitudes. The Robin Williams one here is like 'Oh, well, yeah, he was depressed, and also in a shitty marriage/ex drug addict/couldn't keep his finances together, so that's why'. You can just keep going on and on 'Yeah, because he ate like shit/Yeah, well, I told her he was gonna hit her one day and she sucks at picking boyfriends anyway'.... yadda yadda yadda.
I won a Robin Williams 8track tape as a door prize at 10 yrs old. I was instantly the most fluent cusser in my neighborhood. I loved Robin. Thanks for the laughs RIP
I was a combat medic in the Army. For years I thought that mental illness was always "in their head." Robin William's death proved to me that mental illness was truly an illness. He had no enemies. Everyone loved him. Right, Left, center and all. Truly sad and eye opening.
I would love to see more awareness on LBD, a year ago yesterday my father lost his battle to this awful disease. This is a horrible illness that I would never wish on my worst of enemies. We miss your humor Robin!
I remember seeing the last photo taken of Robin Williams, a few hours before his suicide. It was with fan in some fast food place, he looked so weary & obviously had a lot going on internally as well. But he stopped and posed with this grinning fan for a pic, and it struck me as such a selfless act, especially from such an A list celebrity.
Thanks for sharing Bob. Good to hear the truth about a man who brought so much joy to the world. Thanks Joe for having the forum to do so. Much love to you both.
Thanks Bobcat, for sharing about Robin. I notice when he died he got all the news coverage that day. But they never brought up the dementia (even later). He was a comic/actor that a lot of us grew up with, and I appreciate knowing the truth about his end. Fortunately he left us a lot of good memories.
My father has dementia.. he is only 59.. its scary and super sad to watch someone so strong and young my hero just slowly become a diffrent mind body and soul 😐😐😐😐
I lost my mom to dementia Jan. '19. The worst part wasn't when she physically died. That was actually a relief that her physical suffering was over. The worst was watching the person that she was slowly fade away. The day she died, the chaplain at their retirement home was talking to my brother and I, and told us that it was okay to mourn her loss. My brother looked him in the eye and told him that we had already been mourning her loss as the woman that we knew as Mom had died years before and this was just the physical shell that was left. Sadly we lost my father 15 months later. She died 3 months before their 59th anniversary and I don't think he ever really recovered from that.
RIP ROBIN. one of the few celebrities who took time to talk to me. Even in person he was really funny, like he couldn't help but be funny. May be the funniest person ever, I think so.
So glad to hear a close friend talk sensitively and knowingly about Robin Williams. His death was tragic enough without all the gossip. Thank you Joe and Bobcat.
Its really touching to hear Bobcat speak about his good dear friend like this. You can hear his voice break a few times Very sweet and touching. I hope when im gone my friends speak about me like he is
Thank you Bob I always have enjoyed your work Robin Williams has been a part of my life since childhood and I'm 50 God bless him God bless you. You have answered a lot of questions he is truly missed
Thanks Bobcat for standing up for Robin and sharing his illness to quell the skepticism, my friend met Robin in Vancouver while he was filming there and said he was friendly and humble and he made my friend so happy.
I didn't know this about Robin Williams. Truly unfortunate. He was truly a remarkable man. Decorated career. Charismatic and always entertaining. Hysterical on and off screen. His is so missed
Rip Mr Williams. I was just watching RV today with him in it and this pops up in my feed. Undoubtedly one of the greatest comedians. He’s telling jokes in heaven now.
Bobcat gave the best explanation I've heard for suicidal depression. It's a constant fight with misinformation from your brain. You are constantly sorting through it but eventually it wears you down.
@@missioncodez Sadly, the Snickers Bar filled an assault complaint. The police are going to ask Bobcat to undress so they can examine him for signs of chocolate, peanuts and Nougat DNA.
Special people like Robin Williams have made our lives so much better when times are hard. Without them, I'd have left this world decades ago. Thank you Robin for the laughter.
It’s more heartbreaking than scary to talk to a loved one losing their grip on reality, especially if they’re aware of the episodes. What’s truly scary is when you begin to recognize it in yourself.
"The happiest people on earth who help and lookout for others are always the saddest people because they know how it feels to be sad and depressed and they would never want anyone else to feel like that"
I miss Robin, he was always a part of my entertainment memory.. The jokes, the persona, the mass hysteria people experience always made me smile and it still does. He may not be here now but he will always be with me in my heart and mind.
The loss of Robin Williams really hit me hard. I grew up on his movies and felt a loss of joy after his death. So thank you Bob for giving me and everyone else some closer.
Man I haven't heard the name Bobcat Goldthwait in so many years! Great to see him still active, though a somewhat sombre video for obvious reasons. Love you guys, keep on laughing.
You can tell Bob really liked Robin. Never trashes Robin only trys to explain what he was going through. Still makes me sad Robin is gone because my name is Robin to.
Thank you for a great and insightful interview with one of Robins very close friends... I think he was very respectful and was shedding some light on Robins personal life without crossing the line... very well done. It was also great to see this side of Bobcat ( which I have never seen) 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
This message is from an aspiring comedian Bobcat is sooooo right about the depression. I love you Bobcat and you too Joe! Bless you both for all the laughs. Lets take a solemn moment for all the loss Comedt haa endured this year. Robin, Mrs. Shore Pauley Shores mother the owner of one of the most legendary comedy club and venue. Last but not least but I of course I mention them all. Rest in peace Mr. Jean Wilder the master of the comedic pause. All will missed. Thank you for all your time.
Love Bobcat's relationship with Robin, and how heartfelt the conversation is. You can see he's hurting talking about it, but he seems much more 'real' to me having seen this. Sounds like a genuine, down-to-earth guy. Love him more for seeing this.
I am so glad that this was talked about because suicide may be a terribly sad and wrong thing, but a "sin"?! Most people that do it are VERY ILL, even with "just" depression, which is also is a disease of like drug addiction. So, I love him, and if there is a heaven, he is there, if anyone is! I loved his career, he made so many people happy!
My mother's biggest fear when she was getting close to the end of her life was not so much dying. It was getting dementia. And that was the hardest thing I ever went through in my life, watching that poor woman slowly loose her mind to dementia. Going through the thing she feared most, and not being able to help her. That was very, very hard to see happening to someone you love so dearly. Love ya Bobcat!
I deal with a lot of aged care cases. If you're in your 50s, start thinking about aged care. Talk to friends and family about it because you want people to know what your wishes are before you lose mental capacity and end up somewhere you don't want to be.
My grandfather absolutely had this. He was not diagnosed properly but every symptom was there. He passed just recently and it was weirdly a relief for everyone involved, including his wife, my granny. Honestly, I don't blame Robin Williams because I saw first hand what this does. And I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy.
I've just found this, and thanks, I grew up in the 80's and like many I loved Robin and almost felt like I knew him, of course I didn't, but he was just so fucking wonderful! It feels good knowing what might not be my business, but it just nice to know the truth.
The only thing I can say about suicide, I've been very close to it, is you know you will lose, die, if you quit. I held onto someone I loved with all my heart to pull me back. Bobcat thank you for clearing things up.
Worded beautifully- his brain was giving him misinformation. My mother died after 10 plus years of Lewy Body disease. Night seizures, ocd behaviours, hallucinations treated as Parkinson’s initially but eventually got diagnosis correct but little could be done with it. Absolutely grim.
I appreciate Bobcat clarifying the reality of what Robin Williams was going through. It wasn't debt, divorce, or even depression. He survived, it seemed, much more successfully than others could have given his real illness.
"People's Republic of Spring Break". Wow. That deserves to be quoted everywhere forever. I can only hope to live long enough for that description of America to become as ubiquitous as any Groucho Marx quote.
My favorite movie was Flubber when I was a kid. My parents took me to watch it in the theater. I was really sad when I heard of his depression and how he lost his battle. A great man who made a lot of people smile from all age ranges. Hug and cherish your loved ones and ask if they’re okay.
It's good to see Joe smartening up. I was at podcast 502 and decided to fastforward to listen to some newer ones after almost giving up. I've resubscribed because of that
Bobcat made a very good film called 'World's Greatest Dad' starring Robin as a teacher whose snotty teenage son accidentally commits suicide by autoerotic asphyxiation, and instead of being honest about the difficult relationship they had, the teacher attributes his own writings to his deceased son and becomes famous for it. It is one of the darkest comedies I've ever seen, and it might be very difficult to watch now, but it's worth the effort.
I can't imagine how tough it was for Bobcat to lose his friend like this, especially the way some media outlets tried to draw a connection between Robin's death and the "World's Greatest Dad" film that Bobcat did with him.
My Ex-Father In-law has Lewy Body and it has destroyed him. He was Diagnosed after Robin's Diagnosis and watching a man who had such an influence on my life, deteriorate to the point of being a shell of his former self, I understand Robin's decision. Terrible disease.
You creeps make me want to puke! RW was a HUGE leftist, he hated the US, its military, anything that had to do with traditional values. To say he loved the military or that he gave up his health in support of the military makes me gag. It's a damned lie.
It took me along time to come to terms with Robin's passing. I loved him, he brought me up when I was low, he made me question when I'd stopped. He reminded I wasnt alone about seeing the absurdity of life and finding the humour in it all. I miss you Robin and I'll be grateful till I stop. X
Watch Koko The Gorilla when she learned of Robin Williams death. They were best friends. Koko learned to communicate with humans thru sign language for the deaf. You can watch on UA-cam.
This makes me so sad. I love Bobcat and Robin, and I watched dementia change my grandmother. The saddest part of all of it, IMO, is that Robin had to tie himself off with a belt hung on a doorknob, like some kind of prison suicide, rather than be able to have a physicians-assisted termination. most humans, naturally, aren't meant to live as long as we currently do. It's because of the amazing advances in medicine that so many are able to live so long and live so well. And I think think there is no shame nor selfishness for wanting to die in a peaceful and controlled state. This whole thing just makes me want to give Bobcat a huge hug.
I'm glad that I saw this. Bobcat has definitely "grown up". He is obviously a very thoughtful guy. What gets me the most is how people negatively judge those that have passed. Robin Williams was the funniest man that I have ever seen. He was a joy to watch, and his death still saddens me. Thanks for posting this.
"I used to think the worst thing in life was to end up all alone. It’s not. The worst thing in life is ending up with people who make you feel all alone” -Robin Williams
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Wow, it's like you didn't even listen to what bobcat said, because that quote doesn't relate to robin williams' suicide at all.
@@wyatthimstead2238 What? It's a quote from Robin Williams. Shazbot!
@@wyatthimstead2238 for Bobcat to say his brain was giving him miss information is really painting it with a broad brush. Anyone who chooses death over life when you are other wise Physically healthy is prolly getting mis info.
@@brucevonah511lewy body dementia is NOTHING like normal depression. It is an irreversible physical disorder that causes physical erosion of the brain. It's not just a chemical imbalance.
“I didn’t have anybody I talked to more.”
My heart broke for him, for the loss of his friend.
"Why you doing this for Robin?"
"'cause he's my friend"
"Well shit, I got a ton of friends"
"I don't"
You ever have a friend like Bobcat or Doc Holliday for that matter, respect and cherish that person.
Hard to find good friends these days...
Just One good honest trustworthy friend in life is a win.
One of the best scenes in movies
Jesus Michael what is that from?? I thought it would be in the interview, but it wasn't... Then I saw someone write it was one of the best scenes in a movie
@@spence2515 Tombstone (1993)
Well daisy if ya do
Joe Rogan is absolutely right when he says how scary it is to watch someone you care about slowly losing touch with reality. It’s heartbreaking. Huge props to Bobcat for being so willing to share his personal thoughts on his best friend.
I'd like to thank Bobcat Goldthwait for sharing this. Robin Williams was my favorite human being, favorite actor and was a huge inspiration to me for my entire life, and I have wondered what happened. Rest in peace Robin, thank you for the joy and laughter you shared, you've given us so much to love about life. You too Bobcat! And thanks Joe Rogan, you do amazing work!
Just lost my mother last week from dimentia. This comforts me that other people are aware and understand the struggles that comes with this. Thank you gentlemen for having this conversation. Means more than you will ever know.
I remember crying like a baby when I heard he died. He always reminded me of my father, who has also been diagnosed recently with Alzheimer’s at 60. To watch someone you love and think is the strongest person you know, become a shell of themselves absolutely is heartbreaking. I cherish the time I have left with ‘my dad’, and will still love him when he’s gone but his body is still around.
Robin Williams was a guy that could put a smile on the face of anyone, sad the way he went
Dylan Hogan usually the happiest ones are the most sad. He will be missed.
CIA Killed him
@@joeywantstoplay I was going to say something about how the previous CIA comment was aq product of a low IQ, but you did more damage to him than I ever could have, and revealed yourself to be a lunatic as well. This world would have been a whole lot better off with you two guys gone, and Robin Williams still here talking to Bobcat every day. You guys are idiots.
Bob hits it on the head: too many people pursuing happiness instead of fulfillment...
Definitely a tremendous note and worthwhile distinction.
Whats the diff, im asking bc i think in most ppls mind, those are more or less synonymous. Im bein fr not bein cute
Is it that happiness is temporal, and fulfillment is more lasting? I guess its easy to confuse or conflate the two bc the same chemicals pump thru ur stupid fat brain when either is experienced
Just gimmie the chemicals bc we all dead
@ .You have just shown utube folks how fuckn dumb you are.Your comment is a stupid comment
I think Robin Williams was one of the greatest of all time.
Most definitely.
I know he was the greatest of all time. He made a lot of people happy in his time on earth, and that is the golden ticket in the hereafter.
John Leduc he was a brilliant actor but I've heard he stole material. I still respect him as an actor but not as a stand up comedian.
John Leduc Amen Brother!!! Robin Williams was absolutely one of the greatest actors and comedians EVER! Dude was a comic genius!
Why
First time I ever heard his real voice in over 30 years.
Typically in interviews over the last 20 years he was less the character Bobcat and more just the working comedian Bob.
@@triz313 ua-cam.com/video/9TxXRfaKJo8/v-deo.html This part is beautiful.
The way this “bobcat” guy talked about Sam Kinison killed any of his comedy for me.
Same as that.
@james mack "Fuck me running! 150'! ....I can't feel my face." haha
The world is definitely a few shades darker without Mr. Robin Williams.
U good comment bro God bless
Man, this candid, honest, intelligent stuff is fucking breath of fresh air! ..ahhh...Great interview
You should watch the Henry Rollins episode! I was floored when I learned how self conscious and plagued with anxiety he is!
no need to swear about it
@James Ferguson
And your comment was pre-Trump, James, it's even vastly more poignant now.
I miss him. My mother actually got to meet him briefly at Studio 54 once. This was just around the time when he was a rising star in Mork & Mindy. Apparently he was a very nice and polite guy. Robin was one those actors you just... felt for. He had such an expressive face and personality. Rest in peace, Robin Williams.
Less-successful people say, "Too much success is dangerous. Just look at what happened to [Prince, Robin Williams, etc.] But I'm still here, so I must be living right."
Speaking ill of the dead gives people a sneaky way to speak well of themselves. Bobcat is a good friend sticking up for Robin.
Prince, Whitney, Michael, Kurt were all murdered. They knew things and they had power to spread it.
An Aware mind is dangerous to the corrupt system. Don't buy anything you hear on media its all controlled and manipulated by the same power that silence all those who speak out. If CIA have Heart attack and Cancer guns back in the 70s that melt and become untraceable Im pretty sure they have much more advanced stuff now.
Except you've got your info wrong. The CIA is terrorism focused and focused on criminal activity outside of the United States; instead of reading online conspiracy theories - maybe consider seeing a medical professional.
Turtlefoot 69 I agree,and it also seems that the heart attacks are to simple&depression,now it's more of pancreatic cancer/disease,and This is pure RUBBISH!!!The typical cover up,and I said it before,I'll say it again,Loved Joe Rogan but he Sold out.Hate when he downplays Chemtrails of as an example
Turtlefoot and Will Bout+ both seem to have paranoid schizophrenia. Is your dishwasher spying on you or telling you to do things?
you're a bum
Very generous of Bobcat to share his memories of Robin. They were, infact, best of friends & I feel his discussion was very respectful.
Robin Williams had a very lonely, isolated childhood.
His Father was GM of the Ford Motor co., & was rarely home. Williams stated that when his father was around, Robin was afraid of him.
They were a wealthy family. His mother did not work, she was a ' socialite' & Narcissistic.
He was bought up by a beloved Nanny.
He was sent to private schools & was bullied mercilessly by his peers.
He developed many of his personas & voices, playing for years, alone in the Attic with his tin soldiers.
The only way he was able to gain his mother's attention was to make her laugh.
He was an only child.
He used cocaine & alcohol to self medicate, for quite a number of years. LBD & Parkinson's are often found later in life, & there is a link to past substance abuse.
He was a highly sensitive soul & a genius. Anyone who was truly friends with him, & most who worked with him said he was the kindest person they had ever known. A giver, not a taker.
Devestating to see the destruction of such a beautiful human being.
His eyes haunted me, as they were filled with sorrow along with the joy he created.
Vale Robin.
Nicole S thank you very much for explaining his background for us. Appreciated
So he was a private school ex-pupil like his character in "dead poets' society?"
Yeah, his eyes.. that's what always got me..it seemed like a deep sadness behind his comic genius..truly one of a kind, losing Robin felt like losing a special unique friend that you treasure.
How you know this. That’s like creepy information you have
Show me someone always smiling, and everyone thinks is incredibly funny. 100% guarantee that person has insane internal struggle with life, and depression. For some that's the only way they can cope with how they see the world around them. And keep from replacing some spots in their head with little pieces of lead!
My wife died of lewy body dementia at age 52. I would rather see someone burn alive-- screaming in agony, in front of me than see anyone die the years long horrific death by Lewy Body Dementia as the brain tissue is literally turned into a living sponge by prions. It's like being in a bad acid trip that won't end until it kills you. Robin Williams saved both himself and his family from an even greater hell than he was already in when he took his own life. I have deepest respect for the man. Damn.
Darrin Nunyah I'm so sorry. How are you doing?
Darrin Nunyah Sorry you had to deal with that. You’re very strong and people are rooting for you
My heart aches for all of you. I hope you all have some type of support system. Be I friends, family, or others who have gone through a similar battle.
Would Maer...I am incredibly moved by your comments. I am incredibly sad about your wife's suffering and your suffering. My prayer is for the rest of your life to be filled with joy and peace.
@Travis Thacker...whoa...mind blowing...
My grandfather had lewy body and when Bobcat says your brain is giving misinformation, it's absolutely true. My grandfather thought people in the television were talking to him directly. He thought there were people INSIDE the TV.
"He thought there were people INSIDE the TV." Reminds me of people who, when telephones were first invented, wondered how they fit tiny people inside the devices to talk, and why it sounded like people they knew. You sometimes see this as jokes in TV shows and movies during older times, but it was a very real phenomenon. When you think about the kinds of "basic knowledge" stuff that people today have versus those a thousand years ago, it's astounding how complex and knowledgeable modern society is.
Sorry to hear about your situation. It's tough to go through.
Wife's grandmother has it. It is a cruel disease. Causes hallucinations and tremors . As well as other things. Life expectancy is 3 years.
ThePseudomancer that just means your grandfather was a fucking idiot.
So sad
My father had it also. Among all the symptoms, he thought commercials were happening in real time.
Thanks Joe and Bobcat for sharing this segment, important to get the truth out into the light of day. I had a family friend who suffered from L-B-D, it was awful. I sincerely believe that if Robin had not been cursed with this terrible illness he would still be with us.
RIP Robin, thank you for your light in this world.
Epstein didn't have dewy body dementia
I'm glad Bob talked about Robin and cleared some things up. You can tell he cares.
I needed to hear this. Robin was one of the biggest contributors to helping me fight my depression, so hearing he lost the battle with depression has been screwing with me. “If he cant do it how will I?” Kinda thought. I’m glad to know it wasn’t depression.
Losing Robin was like losing family. A part of me died when he passed on.
yeah, buddy. it's all bout you
B don’t gotta be dicks for absolutely no reason...
Bobcat is right. I saw a documentary on Robin William's death, and the medical examiner concluded that it was indeed Lewey Body Dementia, the worst kind where his entire brain and brain stem were compromised. So at the time of his death, that poor man was literally not in his right mind.
Rest in peace, Robin Williams. 🕊💯❤🙏
@wildcatter63 Agreed. He was an American treasure.
@@BluesHarpJammin He was a WORLD treasure.... The day he died the planet felt a little colder, a little darker
@@bigmike2464 I couldn't agree more. 🙏❤
All these Hollywood stars aren't hanging themselves. With all the easy ways out why would he hang himself? He is clearly a murder victim.
@@noneofyourbusiness6764 you are an absolute fucking moron. Stop drinking the koolaid and take off the tin foil hat.
Robin helped me through some low times in my life....RIP Robin hope you're in a better place
How does Joe get people to open up like this? I like his interviews.
For the most part, he listens and responds earnestly. He's a good conversationalist.
Regardless of his stature, he’s still a regular guy. He listens well,he asks good questions. In the podcast game he is definitely THEE best interviewer. It’s nearly impossible to see him do a bad set. He is also very intelligent and open minded.
He creates a space for vulnerable people to feel comfortable sharing with him
is those headphones man. it makes people feel as though they're having a 1 on 1 conversation. something about hearing every click and tap in your own mouth as you speak makes you feel less inhibited. it's therapeutic.
The headphones.
Years ago, I was working the dressing room (security) for U2 during the Zoo tour. Bobcat came backstage and into the dressing room and couldn’t have been a nice guy. He talked to everyone. Real, genuine, and kind. What a great guy.
The victim-blaming mentality a lot of people have is, I think, a coping mechanism for dealing with how chaotic and unfair life is always gonna be. You can do everything right, you can treat literally everybody in your life compassionately and fairly, you can live life AS GOOD as you possibly can, and a drunk driver can still plow through you as you drive through an intersection... your daughter can still get brain cancer... you can still show up to work and get unexpectedly fired... your wife can still meet someone else and fall in love.
It's fucking tough, and a lot of people are really REALLY fucking afraid.
Real
Define victim blaming mentality? I think what you say is profoundly true but not quite sure of what you mean by that part.
Well, there's always the classic 'What was she wearing when he raped her?' But, I think, more broadly, it can apply to a a lot of attitudes. The Robin Williams one here is like 'Oh, well, yeah, he was depressed, and also in a shitty marriage/ex drug addict/couldn't keep his finances together, so that's why'. You can just keep going on and on 'Yeah, because he ate like shit/Yeah, well, I told her he was gonna hit her one day and she sucks at picking boyfriends anyway'.... yadda yadda yadda.
"What was she wearing when he raped her?"
WHO EVEN SAYS THIS?
a lot of people, sadly
I won a Robin Williams 8track tape as a door prize at 10 yrs old. I was instantly the most fluent cusser in my neighborhood.
I loved Robin.
Thanks for the laughs
RIP
I was a combat medic in the Army. For years I thought that mental illness was always "in their head." Robin William's death proved to me that mental illness was truly an illness. He had no enemies. Everyone loved him. Right, Left, center and all. Truly sad and eye opening.
I would love to see more awareness on LBD, a year ago yesterday my father lost his battle to this awful disease. This is a horrible illness that I would never wish on my worst of enemies.
We miss your humor Robin!
I remember seeing the last photo taken of Robin Williams, a few hours before his suicide. It was with fan in some fast food place, he looked so weary & obviously had a lot going on internally as well. But he stopped and posed with this grinning fan for a pic, and it struck me as such a selfless act, especially from such an A list celebrity.
Thanks for sharing Bob. Good to hear the truth about a man who brought so much joy to the world. Thanks Joe for having the forum to do so. Much love to you both.
The press really dragged Robin through the mud. I've been waiting to hear the truth about his death for years. Thanks Bob!
Bob is a generous guy , thanks Bob
Thanks Bobcat, for sharing about Robin. I notice when he died he got all the news coverage that day. But they never brought up the dementia (even later). He was a comic/actor that a lot of us grew up with, and I appreciate knowing the truth about his end. Fortunately he left us a lot of good memories.
+Sun bro no doubt
Nika Beselia would love to meet him. loved him in police academy movies and others. snickers commercial was hilarious too
Nika Beselia IKR!!! I've never seen this side of ol Bobcat! I bet he has many friends in the buiz.
Bob is a piece of shit that needs to go fuck himself...
My father has dementia.. he is only 59.. its scary and super sad to watch someone so strong and young my hero just slowly become a diffrent mind body and soul 😐😐😐😐
make time for yourself if you're the caregiver and ask for help. my mom has it and it gets rough on us to witness our love ones diminish
I lost my mom to dementia Jan. '19. The worst part wasn't when she physically died. That was actually a relief that her physical suffering was over. The worst was watching the person that she was slowly fade away. The day she died, the chaplain at their retirement home was talking to my brother and I, and told us that it was okay to mourn her loss. My brother looked him in the eye and told him that we had already been mourning her loss as the woman that we knew as Mom had died years before and this was just the physical shell that was left. Sadly we lost my father 15 months later. She died 3 months before their 59th anniversary and I don't think he ever really recovered from that.
RIP ROBIN. one of the few celebrities who took time to talk to me. Even in person he was really funny, like he couldn't help but be funny. May be the funniest person ever, I think so.
So glad to hear a close friend talk sensitively and knowingly about Robin Williams. His death was tragic enough without all the gossip. Thank you Joe and Bobcat.
I admire Robin so much, a comedian, an actor, a human rollmodel.
Its really touching to hear Bobcat speak about his good dear friend like this. You can hear his voice break a few times Very sweet and touching. I hope when im gone my friends speak about me like he is
Thank you Bob I always have enjoyed your work Robin Williams has been a part of my life since childhood and I'm 50 God bless him God bless you. You have answered a lot of questions he is truly missed
Thanks Bobcat for standing up for Robin and sharing his illness to quell the skepticism, my friend met Robin in Vancouver while he was filming there and said he was friendly and humble and he made my friend so happy.
I didn't know this about Robin Williams. Truly unfortunate. He was truly a remarkable man. Decorated career. Charismatic and always entertaining. Hysterical on and off screen. His is so missed
Thanks guys, really appreciate this conversation I miss Robin Williams😔
always loved Bob.this whole segment was great
Rip Mr Williams. I was just watching RV today with him in it and this pops up in my feed. Undoubtedly one of the greatest comedians. He’s telling jokes in heaven now.
Thank you for laying down the truth on that. I was left very confused after Robin passed. RIP Mork.
Bobcat gave the best explanation I've heard for suicidal depression. It's a constant fight with misinformation from your brain. You are constantly sorting through it but eventually it wears you down.
"For the amount they're paying...I'll f**k a snickers bar"
Now that's funny.
@@missioncodez Sadly, the Snickers Bar filled an assault complaint. The police are going to ask Bobcat to undress so they can examine him for signs of chocolate, peanuts and Nougat DNA.
Special people like Robin Williams have made our lives so much better when times are hard. Without them, I'd have left this world decades ago. Thank you Robin for the laughter.
It’s more heartbreaking than scary to talk to a loved one losing their grip on reality, especially if they’re aware of the episodes. What’s truly scary is when you begin to recognize it in yourself.
"The happiest people on earth who help and lookout for others are always the saddest people because they know how it feels to be sad and depressed and they would never want anyone else to feel like that"
I love the Joe Rogan Experience... always happy when I hear his podcast
I miss Robin, he was always a part of my entertainment memory.. The jokes, the persona, the mass hysteria people experience always made me smile and it still does. He may not be here now but he will always be with me in my heart and mind.
One of Robin Williams's best friends and spent hours laughing with Kurt Kobain. What a life. What an interesting guy. Great listen.
The loss of Robin Williams really hit me hard. I grew up on his movies and felt a loss of joy after his death. So thank you Bob for giving me and everyone else some closer.
Man I haven't heard the name Bobcat Goldthwait in so many years! Great to see him still active, though a somewhat sombre video for obvious reasons.
Love you guys, keep on laughing.
man check out his comedy specials (You don't look the same either) it's great.
Will do! :)
the story of how he met Williams (or how Williams met him) is one of the best
Bobcat is not funny imo and he puts down Sam Kinison who was a comedic genius.
Robin came and visited us when I was overseas and it meant a lot to me and the guys.
He was a good man.
Wow. I clicked this 'cause I love Bobcat. Now I'm in tears. The whole story and the first couple of comments I read. Damn. Wasn't ready.
You can tell Bob really liked Robin. Never trashes Robin only trys to explain what he was going through. Still makes me sad Robin is gone because my name is Robin to.
Thank you for a great and insightful interview with one of Robins very close friends... I think he was very respectful and was shedding some light on Robins personal life without crossing the line... very well done.
It was also great to see this side of Bobcat ( which I have never seen) 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
This message is from an aspiring comedian Bobcat is sooooo right about the depression. I love you Bobcat and you too Joe! Bless you both for all the laughs. Lets take a solemn moment for all the loss Comedt haa endured this year. Robin, Mrs. Shore Pauley Shores mother the owner of one of the most legendary comedy club and venue. Last but not least but I of course I mention them all. Rest in peace Mr. Jean Wilder the master of the comedic pause. All will missed. Thank you for all your time.
So wild to see Bobcat outside his persona. As a real human being.
Love Bobcat's relationship with Robin, and how heartfelt the conversation is. You can see he's hurting talking about it, but he seems much more 'real' to me having seen this. Sounds like a genuine, down-to-earth guy. Love him more for seeing this.
I am so glad that this was talked about because suicide may be a terribly sad and wrong thing, but a "sin"?! Most people that do it are VERY ILL, even with "just" depression, which is also is a disease of like drug addiction. So, I love him, and if there is a heaven, he is there, if anyone is! I loved his career, he made so many people happy!
Hello +Lisa: that was lovely and elegiac.
My mother's biggest fear when she was getting close to the end of her life was not so much dying. It was getting dementia. And that was the hardest thing I ever went through in my life, watching that poor woman slowly loose her mind to dementia. Going through the thing she feared most, and not being able to help her. That was very, very hard to see happening to someone you love so dearly. Love ya Bobcat!
Joe has some of the best sounding mics ive ever heard.
His voice is so soothing! I’ve never heard him talk normal! More please!
Appreciated this conversation. Helps put some things in perspective when I think of how.my mom in Law is going through.
Man - thanks for this Joe and Bobcat! Lossing Robin was hard - knowing why is really helpful.
I deal with a lot of aged care cases. If you're in your 50s, start thinking about aged care. Talk to friends and family about it because you want people to know what your wishes are before you lose mental capacity and end up somewhere you don't want to be.
My grandfather absolutely had this. He was not diagnosed properly but every symptom was there. He passed just recently and it was weirdly a relief for everyone involved, including his wife, my granny.
Honestly, I don't blame Robin Williams because I saw first hand what this does. And I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy.
I've just found this, and thanks, I grew up in the 80's and like many I loved Robin and almost felt like I knew him, of course I didn't, but he was just so fucking wonderful! It feels good knowing what might not be my business, but it just nice to know the truth.
The only thing I can say about suicide, I've been very close to it, is you know you will lose, die, if you quit. I held onto someone I loved with all my heart to pull me back. Bobcat thank you for clearing things up.
Worded beautifully- his brain was giving him misinformation. My mother died after 10 plus years of Lewy Body disease. Night seizures, ocd behaviours, hallucinations treated as Parkinson’s initially but eventually got diagnosis correct but little could be done with it. Absolutely grim.
I appreciate Bobcat clarifying the reality of what Robin Williams was going through. It wasn't debt, divorce, or even depression. He survived, it seemed, much more successfully than others could have given his real illness.
"People's Republic of Spring Break". Wow. That deserves to be quoted everywhere forever. I can only hope to live long enough for that description of America to become as ubiquitous as any Groucho Marx quote.
I like how respectful and kind you both speak of him. Very warming
Did not know Bob was such a nice guy lol
My favorite movie was Flubber when I was a kid. My parents took me to watch it in the theater. I was really sad when I heard of his depression and how he lost his battle. A great man who made a lot of people smile from all age ranges. Hug and cherish your loved ones and ask if they’re okay.
Imagine Kurt Cobain Hangin out Bobcat Goldthwait. MY MIND IS BLOWN!!!
It's good to see Joe smartening up. I was at podcast 502 and decided to fastforward to listen to some newer ones after almost giving up.
I've resubscribed because of that
"What kind of drugs did you and Robin do?"
Bobcat- "Yes."
Bobcat made a very good film called 'World's Greatest Dad' starring Robin as a teacher whose snotty teenage son accidentally commits suicide by autoerotic asphyxiation, and instead of being honest about the difficult relationship they had, the teacher attributes his own writings to his deceased son and becomes famous for it. It is one of the darkest comedies I've ever seen, and it might be very difficult to watch now, but it's worth the effort.
I’m here because of comedians in cars. This is the guy Seinfeld was talking trash about. They bleeped out his name but this is the guy
Which episode?
Whom was the guest on that show happy Dad
I can't imagine how tough it was for Bobcat to lose his friend like this, especially the way some media outlets tried to draw a connection between Robin's death and the "World's Greatest Dad" film that Bobcat did with him.
My Ex-Father In-law has Lewy Body and it has destroyed him. He was Diagnosed after Robin's Diagnosis and watching a man who had such an influence on my life, deteriorate to the point of being a shell of his former self, I understand Robin's decision. Terrible disease.
I am so sorry to hear this, +Tim. I hope he finds peace soon. I nursed my mother through her own degeneration and would not wish it on anyone.
He passed away this last Monday. The viewing is today and funeral is Wednesday. Funny how this popped up. Thank you.
@@timandshannon03 I know it's been two years, but I hope you and your family are doing okay. My condolences.
What a thoughtful person, enjoyed hearing Bob talk about this.
Robin Williams gave his time and probably his health in support of the military. Rest in peace. Victim of that disease.
wasn't he just so giving there, though? He just took on that role after the massive success of Good Morning Vietnam. Such a tender-hearted soul. RIP.
You creeps make me want to puke! RW was a HUGE leftist, he hated the US, its military, anything that had to do with traditional values. To say he loved the military or that he gave up his health in support of the military makes me gag. It's a damned lie.
time.com/3103930/robin-williams-military-uso/
hope that helps clarify a little for you +jmshaw357
It took me along time to come to terms with Robin's passing. I loved him, he brought me up when I was low, he made me question when I'd stopped. He reminded I wasnt alone about seeing the absurdity of life and finding the humour in it all. I miss you Robin and I'll be grateful till I stop. X
Death to Smoochy. One of my favourites. RIP RW.
Thank you for putting this out there.
It is not talked about, aside from in very obvious, advanced stages, and (usually) only in a clinical setting.
Watch Koko The Gorilla when she learned of Robin Williams death. They were best friends. Koko learned to communicate with humans thru sign language for the deaf. You can watch on UA-cam.
Thanks! I gotta see this
I don't think I can get through an interview where they talk about Robin without crying. Thank you for this, Joe and Bobcat.
Powerful Bobcat!
Compassionate , intelligent , informative, applicable conversation....truly helpful to listen to
This makes me so sad. I love Bobcat and Robin, and I watched dementia change my grandmother. The saddest part of all of it, IMO, is that Robin had to tie himself off with a belt hung on a doorknob, like some kind of prison suicide, rather than be able to have a physicians-assisted termination. most humans, naturally, aren't meant to live as long as we currently do. It's because of the amazing advances in medicine that so many are able to live so long and live so well. And I think think there is no shame nor selfishness for wanting to die in a peaceful and controlled state.
This whole thing just makes me want to give Bobcat a huge hug.
I'm glad that I saw this. Bobcat has definitely "grown up". He is obviously a very thoughtful guy. What gets me the most is how people negatively judge those that have passed. Robin Williams was the funniest man that I have ever seen. He was a joy to watch, and his death still saddens me. Thanks for posting this.
Wonderful interview. Nice to see Bob’s refreshing nuances. Have even more respect for him than I already had.
Thank you Bobcat for sharing.Don’t apologize for we all loved Robin too.So glad you two were the best of buds.