Joe Rogan - Henry Rollins on Being Friends with Wiliam Shatner

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  • Опубліковано 8 сер 2018
  • Henry Rollins on social anxiety and his unlikely friendship with William Shatner.
    Taken from Joe Rogan Experience #1155: • Video

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  • @Metolius9
    @Metolius9 5 років тому +1029

    I mean, if you’re only gonna have one friend, Bill Shatner is an epic choice

    • @denisepharmer2654
      @denisepharmer2654 5 років тому +14

      WHERE IS SPOCK...

    • @john-paulsilke893
      @john-paulsilke893 5 років тому +17

      You spelled Super Epic wrong. Shatner is a weird and extremely interesting man and you could do far, far worse.

    • @jnnx
      @jnnx 5 років тому +13

      denise pharmer He’s dead Jim.

    • @MrBrewer7736
      @MrBrewer7736 4 роки тому +7

      @@denisepharmer2654 Henry took Spock's place.

    • @k6151960
      @k6151960 4 роки тому +4

      That was an EPIC impersonation of The Shat..!

  • @tompratz4848
    @tompratz4848 5 років тому +520

    Somehow knowing Henry Rollins and William Shatner are pals makes me feel better. : )

    • @mickyjones8500
      @mickyjones8500 5 років тому +4

      You might enjoy the exchange between Gary Shandling & Tom Petty. They were neighbors. It's on UA-cam. Gary goes over to Toms house...pretty funny.

    • @miked4309
      @miked4309 5 років тому +14

      Henry Rollins over at bill's house...TV party tonight TV party tonight...MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL....oh no the tv doesnt work...its broken...

    • @john-paulsilke893
      @john-paulsilke893 5 років тому +2

      I’m so glad these weirdos have someone to call. Although Shatner is far better at being a real human. I’m sure Henry would bore the fucking shit out of me, but that’s my fault not his.

    • @perryparsons9960
      @perryparsons9960 3 роки тому +4

      @@john-paulsilke893 Total opposite, as I am another extrovert, Shatner would come across as a total dick to me. He and I would be one upping one another, and hey, William Shatner, he would always win. Total dick.
      Henry Rollins would be on my bucket list, has a million stories, would never be confrontational, I'd be asking questions to lead into stories, and he would be an amazing person to just listen to and learn from. And probably why he and Shatner are great friends.I can see where they would compliment one another epically.

    • @john-paulsilke893
      @john-paulsilke893 3 роки тому +2

      Perry Parsons don’t get me wrong. I have paid to see Henry do his spoken word five times. Once back to back to see if there was any difference. (Not one single word which in its own way is amazing in its perfection because he even stumbled over his phrases in exactly the same way, it was God damned beautiful and worth paying twice for the exact same show!) when Henry is on the knob is broken off and thrown in the river but he’s a super chill and quiet guy who reads voraciously and locks himself up inside his head. It’s important but from outside it’s mind numbly painful because you simply can’t enter, and if you can you suddenly realize you have nothing to add because he has already contemplated everything you might say. Perhaps you are deeper and could bro out and have amazing conversations but that is one very deep man....
      Or it’s all an act and he’s just as dumb as the rest of us but in a different way!?!

  • @chanceskauge995
    @chanceskauge995 5 років тому +328

    I actually emailed Henry in a point of desperation when my music stuff was starting to take off (it later crashed and burned and I'm flying a desk now) and seeing what he thought I should do. He got back to me in about two hours and gave some solid advice despite me asking dumbass kid questions. Very respectful and insightful and I'll thank him if I ever meet him.

    • @TheRedRuin
      @TheRedRuin 5 років тому +12

      He's a good guy.

    • @l21n18
      @l21n18 4 роки тому +5

      Flying a desk?

    • @schplafff
      @schplafff 4 роки тому +5

      @@l21n18
      Late, but : office work

    • @l21n18
      @l21n18 4 роки тому +1

      schplafff 😞

    • @skipper6528
      @skipper6528 3 роки тому

      Cool, that's real cool. Coool

  • @corbelius6
    @corbelius6 3 роки тому +221

    God bless William Shatner for bringing Henry Rollins into the circle.

  • @henmich
    @henmich 3 роки тому +105

    I met Henry at a party in Chicago after he left Back Flag. He was the most intense person I had ever met up to that point. It's like the intensity of a career criminal that channeled the energy into something positive instead of something negative.

    • @toddkrasz8037
      @toddkrasz8037 2 роки тому +7

      That is so well said. Unlike my reply.

    • @theduckfromthejoke152
      @theduckfromthejoke152 2 роки тому

      You're a LIAR!!!!... 🙃🙃

    • @johnnyripple8972
      @johnnyripple8972 2 роки тому +5

      That’s a good description.

    • @bjarczyk
      @bjarczyk 10 місяців тому +2

      This is one of the most incredible descriptions of Rollins I’ve ever seen. Beautiful.

    • @strangevisions5162
      @strangevisions5162 4 місяці тому

      11:07 Did you fluff him up, or did he fluff you up?

  • @KenSiefert
    @KenSiefert 5 років тому +1148

    Introverts get very tired of having to explain themselves...I’ll give you a hint, we are never bored

    • @txmetalhead82xk
      @txmetalhead82xk 5 років тому +57

      Very true, we can have a grand ol' team, by ourselves.

    • @NWforager
      @NWforager 5 років тому +21

      you said it Ken

    • @thetranspanzer3692
      @thetranspanzer3692 5 років тому +18

      To bad late nights get super fucking lonely amiright guys HAHA

    • @deniecebasso5367
      @deniecebasso5367 5 років тому +49

      Yessss! Socializing is VERY taxing!!!!

    • @MarkJones-ji8fd
      @MarkJones-ji8fd 5 років тому +6

      A Z Around fuckwits you mean, which is the majority

  • @NemeanLion-
    @NemeanLion- 5 років тому +195

    My first thought was what a sad, lonely guy. Then I realized he’s happy who he is and what he does. Nothing wrong with that.

    • @christienelson1437
      @christienelson1437 3 роки тому +2

      Megaton Rotten Mouth True, about most people, but good friends and family lift you up!

    • @perryparsons9960
      @perryparsons9960 3 роки тому +7

      Might be, but doubt it. Introverts just are not comfortable around a group of people, can perform whatever their talent is for millions and totally get off on it, but for some reason feel they are being constantly judged and found wanting, when in small intimate groups. It is wearing and exhausting for them. I work with one, and if he is giving a presentation, can own the room for the entire presentation, as it is all about his world, his expertise, and can fearlessly answer all questions, no matter how harsh or critical they might be. The coffee break will break him, trying to make small talk is just exhausting for him.

    • @lionelhutz5137
      @lionelhutz5137 3 роки тому +10

      Not everyone who is alone is lonely

    • @norton750commando
      @norton750commando 3 роки тому +6

      @@perryparsons9960 I'm like the guy you work with. I used to give presentations and do training for groups of up to 100 staff at work. Get up there and I can go on and keep their attention for an hour or more. Get me at a dinner party, and people think I'm a weird quiet guy. People exhaust me.

    • @ladymercy5275
      @ladymercy5275 3 роки тому +1

      I think I kind of get it. He doesn't want to intrude. Now that he's famous, it's doubly hard to tell if they're being sincere when they invite him to any given social event, not that he feels like he's missing out on any; dude knows he can pretty much just show up and be 'The Famous Guy' in any number shallow, meaningless parties filled with people who don't really want to be there either, but feel like they have to play the game of High Society against each other.
      Either that or Henry Rollins is a cat. Not totally sure which it is.

  • @Soldier4USA2005
    @Soldier4USA2005 5 років тому +217

    Rollins is a walking anxiety attack.....and I love that he's willing to admit that he has it.

    • @bluesborn
      @bluesborn 3 роки тому +10

      plus he's a rocking anxiety attack

    • @sp10sn
      @sp10sn 2 роки тому +4

      @@bluesborn nice ... but, yeah, big share from Rollins and kudos to Joe for a special interview.

    • @GamingHelp
      @GamingHelp Рік тому +3

      I don't even know who he is, but he sure is endearing. I can't help but just like the guy.

    • @Soldier4USA2005
      @Soldier4USA2005 Рік тому +1

      @@GamingHelp He's acted in a few major movies (one being 'HEAT', another being 'Johnny Mnemonic') as a side character and was the lead singer for a band called Black Flag.
      He has done tours around the world and just walked around the city he was in with a backpack and water. He's a really interesting guy.
      en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Rollins#Music_career

    • @benkelly7182
      @benkelly7182 10 місяців тому +1

      @@Soldier4USA2005don’t forget Rollins Band! That’s how most of us know of him. I think.

  • @avenuePad
    @avenuePad 5 років тому +656

    Joe Rogan really needs to get The Shatner on his show. That would be an epic conversation.

    • @viktorcheng2061
      @viktorcheng2061 5 років тому +3

      avenuePad get Sulu in here too.

    • @pjm8395_
      @pjm8395_ 5 років тому +8

      Yeah before he dies

    • @edstraker8451
      @edstraker8451 5 років тому +5

      Can imagine a completely bent Captain Kirk... There's life Jim, but not as we know it...

    • @jimjiminy1929
      @jimjiminy1929 5 років тому +2

      I think you would be very disappointed.

    • @DonteKeys
      @DonteKeys 5 років тому +8

      I think you'd be surprised.

  • @Bm23CC
    @Bm23CC 5 років тому +639

    anybody with social anxiety will understand this video.

    • @Bonez0r
      @Bonez0r 5 років тому +9

      I do, but like Joe, I had no idea that Henry Rollins was like this. :O

    • @benh9164
      @benh9164 4 роки тому +30

      Yup, the part about hearing the laughter and wanting to turn around. I know exactly the feeling.

    • @lucaviggiani2189
      @lucaviggiani2189 4 роки тому +11

      I don’t understand the fact that he’s ok to stand up and perform in front of a lot of people but being among them and not performing is terrifying. I would rather run a mile than do either.

    • @lisad476
      @lisad476 4 роки тому

      👍😁

    • @1pcfred
      @1pcfred 4 роки тому +5

      Henry doesn't have social anxiety he just doesn't want to waste time with people.

  • @dragon-eye75
    @dragon-eye75 5 років тому +161

    Henry is just an introvert like myself. Some people prefer their own company and have never had the urge for a familiy or a busy social life. Love the guy.

    • @signwriter1
      @signwriter1 5 років тому +6

      Exactly me, and people think I'm a loner - talking to me kids and family is enough for me.

    • @nepadron
      @nepadron 5 років тому +1

      @@signwriter1 me too

    • @thisplaceisdeath1465
      @thisplaceisdeath1465 5 років тому +1

      Keep telling yourself that, nobody likes you.

    • @john-paulsilke893
      @john-paulsilke893 5 років тому +3

      You have the internet so there’s that. Very excellent times we live in. Insanely interesting and amazing contributors like Cavendish we next level weirdo introverts and changed the world and made it better. I’m a nervous weirdo that people tend to hate or absolutely love so obviously I’m at an advantage. I talk too much and reveal insane shit about myself when speaking so it’s not bad since I’m actually stage frightened and can get along. (Secret introvert without most of the disadvantages.)

    • @thisplaceisdeath1465
      @thisplaceisdeath1465 3 роки тому

      @Urayis wish l over a year later and people still can't take a joke, lol. Snowflakes 🤣🤣

  • @JulesFox
    @JulesFox 5 років тому +22

    This interview almost made me cry... what a delightful, sensitive soul. I love that Bill has embraced Henry and that he has such a great, valued friendship with Bill.

  • @RobertJBarnes
    @RobertJBarnes 5 років тому +503

    Captain Kirk is the equivalent of ten friends.

  • @jaguarsky55
    @jaguarsky55 5 років тому +37

    I love the joy on his face as he talks about Shatner and their friendship. I didn't know I could love Henry even more.

  • @DokkaChapman
    @DokkaChapman 5 років тому +11

    I've never gone into depth with Rollins work, but I'm a fan of him... just him. I love his passion, his honesty, his openness. I've learnt so much about myself from his self deprecation. He really makes you stop and think about your own life and personality. The best unintentional self help guru of this century.

  • @nicotinekitty1275
    @nicotinekitty1275 5 років тому +11

    Such an endearing piece. As a loner, it is so easy to understand how content one can be without company. No expectations, no let downs or pressure to socialize. I have always been a fan but I have a deeper respect now for Mr. Rollins. Cheers and thank you Henry for stepping out of your comfort zone to sit with Joe.

  • @joeholloway182
    @joeholloway182 5 років тому +56

    I think this is the longest Joe has stayed quiet and listened to a guest lol

    • @jeepykay
      @jeepykay 5 років тому

      Joe just got tired of feigning interest.

    • @Classic_Rock_Station
      @Classic_Rock_Station 2 роки тому

      @@jeepykay It's actually the opposite. If Joe's tired of you, he talks you into silence.

  • @anadverb5063
    @anadverb5063 Рік тому +4

    Shatner IS one of the nicest people on the planet. I’m not his friend or anything, but I did meet him briefly 3 years ago at a special screening of “Wrath of Khan”. For the brief time we spoke, he was warm, humble, funny… really made you feel like you were the most important person in the room. I hope the guy lives forever.

    • @aquariandawn4750
      @aquariandawn4750 Рік тому +1

      I've heard he's hard to work with, but anytime I've heard from fans who met him, they say he's wonderful.

  • @hjermsted22
    @hjermsted22 3 роки тому +26

    Social anxiety: The struggle is real.
    If you're going to plow through it, might as well be to hang out with the Zappas and the Shatners.

  • @richardgosztyla697
    @richardgosztyla697 3 роки тому +10

    I’ve never purchased any music by Henry Rollins but I can identify completely with him. I have no urge to go to peoples houses for dinner, hanging out, my phone rarely rings, I don’t have kids, never married. Rollins put it perfectly. “I’m just not chipped that way”

  • @comp10
    @comp10 5 років тому +233

    Thats interesting that Henry doesn't have any anxiety as a performer, but he does have it when going to social gatherings.

    • @eriktruchinskas3747
      @eriktruchinskas3747 5 років тому +12

      Slim Charles not really. He just wants to do things on his terms.

    • @MrRaErickson
      @MrRaErickson 5 років тому +33

      Slim Charles he can control his performance but he can’t control other people

    • @skunk69x29
      @skunk69x29 5 років тому +4

      He's "anxious" due to all the lies he tells. He's scared of being exposed as the fraud he is. This explains why he looks like hell..

    • @AndrewCraigPianoPlayer
      @AndrewCraigPianoPlayer 5 років тому +1

      It is interesting, but its two very different things. Im the same way

    • @FriedCisco
      @FriedCisco 5 років тому +6

      Introversion isnt the same in everyone.

  • @OhighOSkater
    @OhighOSkater 5 років тому +457

    Henry Rollins is one of the best kind of people. A badass tough guy, with a good heart

    • @BullyBoxer
      @BullyBoxer 5 років тому +3

      OhighO Skater tough guy !? 🤔

    • @Skeletal33
      @Skeletal33 5 років тому +3

      Fuck ya

    • @Skeletal33
      @Skeletal33 5 років тому +2

      FreedomFighter who is Ted?

    • @skunk69x29
      @skunk69x29 5 років тому +4

      You have no idea what you're talking about OhighOSkater. Henry Garfield is a complete phony. Do your homework..P.S. He has become quite the name dropper... Fake as a 9 dollar bill.

    • @OhighOSkater
      @OhighOSkater 5 років тому +9

      Skunk69 x Sorry sir. Please find it in your heart to forgive this horrible mistake I've made.
      Opinions are like assholes. Everybody has one

  • @okjoe5561
    @okjoe5561 3 роки тому +33

    Henry Rollins is George McFly in this interview.

  • @brye687
    @brye687 5 років тому +6

    I would be honored to be friends with Henry Rollins! Met him once after a show & he was so awesome to his fans. It was miserably cold outside and I patiently waited for over an hour, until everyone else had their opportunity to meet him, because I wanted to ask him about a passage in one of his books, and after we talked, I thanked him for staying out in the cold for so long, and he said "If someone is willing to stand outside in the cold just to meet me or get something signed, of course I gonna do it." I may not have quoted that verbatim but that was the gist. I realise that it's not always convenient for celebrities to hang out with their fans, but He went above and beyond to make every fan feel like they were appreciated. Nothing but respect for Henry.

  • @Horzzo
    @Horzzo 5 років тому +25

    Henry is so humble and honest. I have much respect for the man and can relate with the anxiety part.

  • @mattnewby123
    @mattnewby123 5 років тому +64

    "Ensign Rollins, you will...... be at football........ monday, correct?"
    Captain Kirk, 2003

    • @catnaplappdx5001
      @catnaplappdx5001 4 роки тому +4

      Don't go! Ensigns never survived the first few minutes.

    • @ericferguson9989
      @ericferguson9989 3 роки тому +2

      @@catnaplappdx5001 He should be alright. His shirt isn't red.

    • @UCannotDefeatMyShmeat
      @UCannotDefeatMyShmeat 3 роки тому

      Im convinced that’s how he actually talks

  • @bluesborn
    @bluesborn 3 роки тому +23

    Shatner is rockin' 89 like a 60 year old!

  • @Nik-ff3tu
    @Nik-ff3tu 4 роки тому +32

    the reason stagefright isn't a problem is because you have an act, a script you know what you're supposed to be doing for your audience. when you're just hanging out with new people you've never met you start over-thinking how to act natural and it just gets worse and worse.

    • @l21n18
      @l21n18 4 роки тому +2

      I find personally there’s a different relationship between an audience and people in person to person interaction

  • @Brett_is_Veng
    @Brett_is_Veng 5 років тому +15

    I Never realised he had such acute social anxiety, he’s such an interesting guy and would have one of him over a million of those wide eyed talentless clones in the charts. This guys knows the truth, he’s seen it. And Joe is really carving this out as in incredible show to keep coming back to with interesting people and genuine exchanges of opinions. not just that he asks real questions and sometimes they are uncomfortable ones but he’s always nice about it, another really incredible and interesting guy

  • @jaco5187
    @jaco5187 5 років тому +38

    Freddie Mercury was the same way. Perhaps the greatest live performer ever, but very shy and introverted off stage.

    • @Kimberly-ug2oq
      @Kimberly-ug2oq 3 роки тому

      Please do not forget Kurt Cobain, never wanted the famous part of being famous. It's hard for introverts

    • @ChicCanyon
      @ChicCanyon 3 роки тому

      @@Kimberly-ug2oq who?

    • @Kimberly-ug2oq
      @Kimberly-ug2oq 3 роки тому

      @Tyler Mod your opinion 👌 introverts can have friends

    • @cygil1
      @cygil1 2 роки тому

      From everything I've read of him, this is a lie. He was a giant colossal narcissist and enjoyed being the centre of attention.

  • @RobertJBarnes
    @RobertJBarnes 3 роки тому +27

    I felt sad for him until I found out his best friend is William Shatner. Now I'm jealous.

  • @Galantski
    @Galantski 3 роки тому +110

    *Movie Reboot:* Henry Rollins and William Shatner starring as _The Odd Couple!_

    • @kevingeorge5159
      @kevingeorge5159 3 роки тому

      I kinda want see him as Bones in a Star Trek

    • @timothyfarrand8407
      @timothyfarrand8407 3 роки тому

      Shatner would be the dirty one in the odd couple

    • @TheSodog8
      @TheSodog8 3 роки тому

      @@kevingeorge5159 Star Trek but with Rollins being the first officer, the devil on Kirk's shoulder whispering use the phasers.

    • @denniscarroll3164
      @denniscarroll3164 3 роки тому

      That's actually not a bad idea!

    • @pawpawdiablo313
      @pawpawdiablo313 3 роки тому

      Lol I could see him as bones telling Kirk" DAMNIT JIM GOT THE ORION CLAP AGAIN' lol

  • @GeorgiaGrowGuy
    @GeorgiaGrowGuy 5 років тому +24

    He pissed in a urinal next to me at the Uptown Lounge in Athens. I looked over at him and said, "do a good show man". That was the most embarrassing moment of my life in retrospect.

  • @billy4rocks
    @billy4rocks 3 роки тому +27

    Oddly enough Henry Rollins is my perfect idea of a freind.

  • @lewiski1
    @lewiski1 3 роки тому +5

    Friggin loved this episode. The honesty and straight talking from Henry with Joe providing friendly feedback.

  • @michaelbrown7561
    @michaelbrown7561 3 роки тому +6

    My greatest personal insight (I haven't had many)in life is that not only is it OK to have flaws it is, in an odd way, the part about us that makes us relatable and likable.

  • @jward9637
    @jward9637 4 роки тому +4

    Henry is such an original guy, really genuine, and authentic. He doesn't try to be what he's not, and I love that about him. I know exactly how he feels about friendship. BTW that album he did with WS was epic!! So well done and hilarious at the same time.

  • @LordStickMax
    @LordStickMax 5 років тому +10

    i can relate to rollin's story about anxiety, respect and appreciation.

  • @leselshouseofchaos
    @leselshouseofchaos 5 місяців тому +1

    Henry is classic! When I was much younger, in my mid twenties (58 now) a good friend would write Henry Rollins, like fan mail. He wrote about depression he was experiencing and Henry actually took time out of his day and wrote him back every time! Not an assistant, or a press company...Henry wrote him back. Deep respect for his art and his down to earthness, along with his respect for his fans. I can't say I've ever heard of anyone else doing this.

  • @chalupacabra1727
    @chalupacabra1727 4 роки тому +8

    Boldly going where no punk rocker has gone before. LOVE IT!!!!!!!

  • @adammac2677
    @adammac2677 5 років тому +10

    Thank you Rollins and Rogan for understanding social anxiety. Gives me hope and hopefully others to move forward.

  • @13_13k
    @13_13k 5 років тому +5

    Henry Rollins has always been one of my favorite artists because of his persona in real life. He's so real and honest. His work ethic is insane and his graciousness is legendary

  • @curtisdrew3765
    @curtisdrew3765 5 років тому +4

    I could listen to Henry talk all day long! What an amazing human being and such a GIFT! The world is a better place with him in it!

  • @sbounty3
    @sbounty3 4 роки тому +3

    It's so crazy to hear this coming from Henry Rollins. Most of my life he is someone that I have always thought of as a tough as nails, confident man who doesn't care what others think of him. To see how timid he is, and how much he is afraid of what others think of him. And to see how he is affected by social anxiety just like everyone else. This is exactly why I love Joe Rogans show. You see just how real and amazing everyone is!

  • @marieantoinettescake9513
    @marieantoinettescake9513 5 років тому +78

    Henry seems very genuine and down to earth. Bless his Heart. 👍

  • @captindo
    @captindo 5 років тому +122

    I get where's he's coming from, same here buddy.

    • @eric197341
      @eric197341 5 років тому

      captindo so you hang with 3rd rate movie stars? Or just there's food?

    • @captindo
      @captindo 5 років тому +5

      Social anxiety, had it since Afghanistan.

    • @DJSOUNDWAVE
      @DJSOUNDWAVE 5 років тому

      captindo I’m with you my friend!

  • @TheReactorSings
    @TheReactorSings 5 років тому +5

    Henry Rollins and Ian Mackaye talking every Sunday is the cutest thing ever.

    • @ja-nl2lv
      @ja-nl2lv 5 років тому

      But why isn't he kicking it with Danzig???

  • @tinogomez6944
    @tinogomez6944 3 роки тому +28

    Reminds me of Robin Williams. He was the same way.

    • @samueldelgado1458
      @samueldelgado1458 3 роки тому

      Dang... i teared up a little reading your comment... RIP RW

    • @Rickshaw_Bohammer
      @Rickshaw_Bohammer 3 роки тому +2

      I agree. It’s so sad they had to murder him

    • @CT68
      @CT68 3 роки тому

      Well, Robin Williams at least had a family.

  • @ben4711107
    @ben4711107 3 роки тому +4

    Oh my God when he talked about approaching William Shatners house and hearing people laughing and having a good time and freezing with fear I felt that way too much. I'm a therapist I talk to people and help them figure out their problems for a living, facilitating groups of 15 strangers in a psychiatric ward. I am completely comfortable and alive doing that, but put me in a get together full of strangers and its unbearable.

  • @hyghfidelity7888
    @hyghfidelity7888 3 роки тому +5

    the fact that he's till still friends with Ian Mackaye warms my punk heart like nothing else.

  • @dannycostello3048
    @dannycostello3048 5 років тому +10

    Henry Rollins is cool. So unpretentious. Just being himself. Legend

  • @jakemitchell1671
    @jakemitchell1671 5 років тому +25

    It's great to hear a fellow introvert express those things. Henry does it VERY well, and the *total* disconnect so obvious on Joe's face and in his questions is something introverts experience ALL THE TIME. My wife is an extreme extrovert, and while we love each other, we will never understand one another. Social situations energize and refuel her. They exhaust me. She's *genuinely* interested in the lives of others. I couldn't care less about that, and I cannot for the life of me understand why anyone would be interested in me. Your kids play t-ball? Ok. Fine. I like the color blue. Did we just have fun? My enjoyment is inversely proportional to the number of people near me. But I'm never lonely.
    Thanks Henry for providing a peek into the mind of an intelligent, thoughtful, determined introvert!

  • @edstraker8451
    @edstraker8451 5 років тому +5

    Really admire his humble, honest approach. Very refreshing.

  • @Rogelio_007
    @Rogelio_007 3 роки тому +3

    I just love how grounded Joe's show is. Joe and his guests are absolutely amazing.

  • @sanjaysami4315
    @sanjaysami4315 3 роки тому +4

    Henry Rollins is awesome ! And Joe is a phenomenal host !

  • @216marketing9
    @216marketing9 5 років тому +62

    I met Shatner in Greenbriar mall in Chesapeake, VA, he was hammered. He asked me and my friend if "I saw Gina Davis, you know, the generic Julia Roberts." Turned around and stumbled away. LOL

    • @juliush6969
      @juliush6969 5 років тому +4

      Brett McIntyre Savage!

    • @MikeSmith-rh5gc
      @MikeSmith-rh5gc 5 років тому +4

      Brett McIntyre I live in Chesapeake. Work right down the street from Greenbriar Mall. When was he here? I would have loved to have met him. Captain Kirk was my hero growing up. My sons middle name is Tiberius

    • @philstone3859
      @philstone3859 3 роки тому +1

      Ha Ha Ha ha! Good one Bill! I would love to drink with that guy!

    • @216marketing9
      @216marketing9 3 роки тому

      @@MikeSmith-rh5gc it was like 12 years ago.

  • @T3hArchAngelG
    @T3hArchAngelG 5 років тому +35

    Wow, Henry Rollins is REALLY really interesting. I gotta listen to more of his music.

    • @Skeletal33
      @Skeletal33 5 років тому

      ArchAngel_G get his live shows from iTunes - you won’t be disappointed

    • @TeutonicTrickster
      @TeutonicTrickster 5 років тому +2

      His spoken word tells his stories way better.
      Each show is 3 hours but lots of clips. I have seen him live in both.
      And he has around 20 books & been in more than that many movies & tv shows.
      Spoken word 2012 & big day out tour.
      You wont run out of stuff to watch.
      & As for music...
      Look up songs as official music video on you tube-
      Starve, illumination, liar, disconnect, low self opinion,
      War.

    • @Jagunco
      @Jagunco 5 років тому +1

      You should also look at his stand up

    • @eyeofbast
      @eyeofbast 5 років тому +1

      ArchAngel_G was thinking the same.

  • @jdessell
    @jdessell 5 років тому +7

    The new William Shatner record "Shat Rollins Downhill."

  • @philstone3859
    @philstone3859 3 роки тому +8

    Very cool. I’ve always liked you Joe, Henry too. This is funny, he has said exactly two words to me as a fan spaced out over ten years. Years ago Rollin’s Band was in town so I went. First band was playing and I went straight to the bar in this big open rectangular club. The bar and bathrooms were at one end and the stage at the other. Got my beer and started to walk towards the stage. It just so happened that someone coming out of the bathroom was kind of paralleling me. We were walking even. Went about half way and stopped. I thought to myself either that’s Henry’s number one fan or that’s Henry Rollins. I’d read his books and knew how he was a bit. Nobody else noticed him, he was checking out the opener and the sound. I stopped even with him and wanted to say something but not really bother him and be respectful. I slowly side stepped nearer and nearer. I stared at the stage and finally leaned in and said “ how’s it going?” Without even turning his head he said “good.” I slowly side stepped back to my original position. He finally got noticed, people trying to talk to him. He got an uncomfortable look on his face and went backstage. That was one word. Ten years later I saw him on a spoken word tour and caught him outside after the show. He was actually talking to people so I thought I’d give it a try. I had written down two of my favorite books on a piece of paper to give to him. Rogue Warrior by Richard Marcinko who started team 6 and Boyd the man who perfected the art of war. Two excellent books that I highly recommend. I walked up to him and gave him the paper saying I have a couple of good books for you to check out. “Yeah?” He said. That was word Two, two words over ten years. Ha, ha! Peace, Phil

  • @npcforyou
    @npcforyou 5 років тому +3

    I can relate totally. I have the same phobias at 72. My new adapted family (4yrs) has helped me to push past it. Its still my natural default ‘go to place’ though and i have to make a conscious effort.

  • @meligoth
    @meligoth 5 років тому +5

    Henry has that humble/appreciative quality celebs like Shatner would enjoy with another celeb.

  • @Lightwish01
    @Lightwish01 5 років тому +73

    Rollins is a socially awkward individual that doesn’t like hanging out with groups of people...which is fine since many people are like that. I used to really like his music from when he was part of Black Flag and the other bands over the years.
    As an actor I really like him also. He played “Cain” in the movie called He Never Died, a small Indy film that wasn’t seen by many people unfortunately. That said it was an entertaining movie and he did a good job in it.

    • @zaccrisp9988
      @zaccrisp9988 5 років тому +3

      Loved Cain

    • @alhang
      @alhang 5 років тому

      Yeah, he's always a great a musician and actor. Hearing him talk about his life, I can appreciate how talented he is. His friendship with William Shatner blows my mind :D

    • @dmkazich
      @dmkazich 5 років тому +1

      Watched it on Netflix, was a pretty good movie I was surprised how much I liked it, they're apparently making a TV series out of it. Hope it's good.

    • @MunchinOnDew
      @MunchinOnDew 5 років тому +1

      Dude, I KNEW I saw this guy from somewhere! Fuckin' loved He Never Died. Freaking great movie.

    • @brunneng38
      @brunneng38 5 років тому +1

      That was an incredible movie. Picked it almost at random on Netflix and was so glad i found it.

  • @rag_man673
    @rag_man673 4 роки тому +2

    I wish I had him as a mentor when I was younger. I can completely understand the social anxiety, 100%. And as a kid, when ever asked "what do you want to do when you get older" I'd answer a singer. Love music. That said, wild horses couldn't get me in front of a crowd. Way to scared I'd sound like crap, forget words etc. Pretty much the same feelings when being social. If I didn't have to work, I probably wouldn't leave the house.......And now i'm 46 with a failing body from work. Not only missed my boat, I watched sail away. 😥

  • @aesrys
    @aesrys 4 роки тому +1

    "it's easy for me to be in front of people, that's a very different thing than being with people". I knew I liked Henry Rollins WAY before this, but that summed up things for me in so many ways. I so would love to meet that man some day.

  • @lexidecimal9941
    @lexidecimal9941 5 років тому +17

    I love Henry Rollins... Wish I could meet him someday. No matter what he does or who he speaks with he is always interesting, heartfelt and strong. Big Fan... Good show Joe; I suspect you see and feel the same way which is why you have him on. I smiled and contemplated his careful and thorough description of the woes he has experienced... Tell Shatner he's awesome too please!

  • @Bunbunfunfun
    @Bunbunfunfun 3 роки тому +3

    So far as I only started watching Rogan for a few months , it is a great show. Unlike every other interview show the guest actually gets to drive the direction of the conversation. As well Mr Rogan allows his guests to actually talk. Have to watch this full interview. Aware of Henry Rollins more by his stature as a punk icon. Know a few of his tunes, but the guy is fun to listen to.

  • @joshx022
    @joshx022 3 роки тому +1

    As an only child and an introvert with a strong personality, I totally respect how henry is. Infact I admire him for keeping his him time, and be an admired public figure for his work. Good stuff

  • @christophernuckolls9964
    @christophernuckolls9964 Рік тому +2

    What a genuine guy Henry is.

  • @dialecticalmonist3405
    @dialecticalmonist3405 3 роки тому +20

    "If you could pick one person to fight, who would it be?"
    "William Shatner. I'd fight William Shatner."
    "If you could pick one person to be friends with, who would it be?"
    "William Shatner. I'd be friends with William Shatner."

  • @TheKitchenerLeslie
    @TheKitchenerLeslie 5 років тому +16

    Billy Bob Thornton would be the perfect friend for Henry.

    • @MrGitpicker
      @MrGitpicker 3 роки тому

      uh..no. I've met billy bob..two completely different personality types.

  • @Thetazord
    @Thetazord 5 років тому +1

    I didn’t realize how much I empathize with Henry. He really spoke of my life. Wow. I’m kinda blown away.

  • @planetpanama6731
    @planetpanama6731 5 років тому +2

    One more reason to love Henry!!! He’s just so honest.

  • @eb4305
    @eb4305 3 роки тому +7

    Introverts Unite! Separately, in your own homes, comfortably content with your existance!

  • @rtarbinar
    @rtarbinar 5 років тому +5

    holy fuck, he sounds SO much like me!!! i wasn't always like this, but i've fallen madly in love with my independence.

  • @Draliseth
    @Draliseth 5 років тому +1

    I love the duality of how badass Henry is being offset by how Intellectual and shy he is.

  • @johnhines8450
    @johnhines8450 2 роки тому +1

    Dude I love your show for a long time. Too many great interviews and conversations to name but this one-I’m having a hard time not making this number one. Ed Rollins opened up to you for fourteen minutes in such a real raw articulate way that I’m about to watch it again. I listen to talk radio on my ride into work and spend half my time yelling at the radio “shut up and let him talk!” You can see why most get into radio because love hearing themselves talk. The host interviewer should ask the right questions and interject his personality and humor sparingly and disarm the guest and make them comfortable enough to talk. Your “talk” with Ed was a great example of that . So great job. Rollins was awesome

  • @geo_no_go2657
    @geo_no_go2657 5 років тому +61

    Henry shows that forcing yourself to
    Interact socially thousands of times does nothing to make it easier the next time.

    • @MarkJones-ji8fd
      @MarkJones-ji8fd 5 років тому

      Geo Catez So much for CBT then

    • @Bonez0r
      @Bonez0r 5 років тому

      @@MarkJones-ji8fd Isn't CBT for disorders? Why would you want to change someones personality traits? Forcing an introvert to just socialize with others more is like forcing an extrovert to just chill out and be alone more.

    • @qdog568
      @qdog568 4 роки тому +1

      Socializing is overrated.

  • @philstone3859
    @philstone3859 3 роки тому +6

    I bought his anthology book years ago. The guy has a way with words to be sure.

  • @joshuanofuckingway
    @joshuanofuckingway 4 роки тому +1

    This is why I love Henry Rollins ,he’s as honest as they come, and black flag is a favorite of mine .... tv party tonight ...

  • @scoobyr1547
    @scoobyr1547 4 роки тому +2

    I didn't know much about Henry outside Black Flag, but this segment taught me a lot about his character and respect for other humans. Solid dude and very thoughtful

  • @peterigan1897
    @peterigan1897 5 років тому +3

    Shatner's version of Lucy in the sky with diamonds is the best Beatles cover ever!

  • @Kiddeth
    @Kiddeth 5 років тому +40

    I totally get everything he said.....friendships are hard and sometimes messy and sometimes worth it hassle. I spend a lot of time alone lol

    • @Marvin-ey4sq
      @Marvin-ey4sq 5 років тому

      Kiddeth I completely understand

    • @Emcfree2084
      @Emcfree2084 5 років тому

      Especially hard when you murder them and blame it on random groups of blacks who are never found (allegedly) RIP Joe Cole

  • @derekirish5121
    @derekirish5121 5 років тому

    Dude I fucking love Henry and Joe talking. Both just great dudes who complement each other's personalities so well.

  • @kobalt77
    @kobalt77 4 місяці тому

    I love Joes' honest laugh, that is flattery for the guests. Henry is great in this, seriously.

  • @briangirley6484
    @briangirley6484 5 років тому +25

    I feel that pressure he is talking about. It is such a grind to be a musician or content creator. This has been such an amazing podcast! This is why I started my own channel! Joe is the goat!

  • @dansmusic5749
    @dansmusic5749 5 років тому +3

    Really enjoyed this. The amazing Bill Shatner! No wonder Star Trek was so good. He has so much energy that one day we'll read that he spontaneously combusted.
    Warp core breach!!

  • @thegreatdaveo
    @thegreatdaveo 4 роки тому +2

    I've always been a big fan of Henry and I never knew he was an introvert like me until I saw this.

  • @GianfrancoFronzi
    @GianfrancoFronzi 4 роки тому +1

    It's refreshing knowing that everyone has this.

  • @99percenter1
    @99percenter1 5 років тому +4

    Johnny Carson also was very uncomfortable being "with" people who weren't close to him.

  • @ThomasWBaldwin
    @ThomasWBaldwin 5 років тому +6

    MORE FRANK! everyone should listen to ZAPPA. wake them right up!

  • @thestingyham1188
    @thestingyham1188 3 роки тому +1

    Gosh, I am a teacher and can totally relate to what he says about general socializing vs being up in front of crowd. Exact same here.

  • @MarkJones-ji8fd
    @MarkJones-ji8fd 5 років тому

    What a fucking great bloke, down to earth, humble and didn't name drop when he said he wouldn't. And has Shatner as a friend.

  • @HighlandStudio91
    @HighlandStudio91 5 років тому +5

    Damn...I've N-E-V-E-R heard one nice word about William Shatner...until now...my mind is blown.

    • @jeffclark7685
      @jeffclark7685 5 років тому

      Philo Beddoe : Oh bill is a really nice guy and heavy into horses and his wife. I’ve seen him just talking with people and he was a gracious person in conversation. Seems like a good person to me. He has no time for Star Trek jokes though, Sick of them.

    • @HighlandStudio91
      @HighlandStudio91 5 років тому

      Jeff Clark Oh yeah...just a sweetheart of a guy(if you know him personally)....but to his fans,he's a 5 star asshole.He's completely unapproachable for an autograph(but if you are at a Star Trek convention,for the sum of $80...he'll have a friendly demeanor and you can then receive an autograph from him.)Without the Star Trek franchise,William Shatner would be nothing in Hollywood,as his fanbase is what made him what he is and he should be grateful and exhibit some humility.People like James Doohan and Leonard Nimoy are the real heros to me,as they remained grounded and they truly appreciated their fans

    • @TroyBoyleAtheistAdvocate
      @TroyBoyleAtheistAdvocate 5 років тому +1

      People like you are exactly the tiresome kind of people that make Shatner charge for appearances and skip it otherwise. Nancy. Jesus.

  • @thomasraven
    @thomasraven 5 років тому +16

    I'm a lot like Henry except that I don't know Bill Shatner.

  • @serpentisma
    @serpentisma 3 роки тому

    He seems like such a sweetheart of a guy! Just a humble dude. Been a fan of his for a long time!

  • @michaelmoran4174
    @michaelmoran4174 5 років тому +1

    One of the best conversations I've ever heard. Thanks to both of you!

  • @parentsbasement7734
    @parentsbasement7734 5 років тому +4

    I am a patient boy....i wait i wait i wait

  • @OthonasDrums
    @OthonasDrums 5 років тому +13

    What a great friend William Shatner..he sees him once a year lol

    • @TheDanielLivingston
      @TheDanielLivingston 5 років тому +6

      ZeGRMMA man, that’s adult friendships in a nutshell. I see my best friends in the world maybe every six months

  • @jasoncowie344
    @jasoncowie344 5 років тому

    Was lucky enough to meet Mr Rollins after a show in Kitchener, he took time for every single person who waited for him afterwards, nothing but class

  • @KeithBoleen
    @KeithBoleen 5 років тому +1

    I absolutely can relate to Henry. I not shy at all but i really hate being around people.