John Witherspoon Tells Old Comedy Stories | Joe Rogan

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  • @MrChristianbowman82
    @MrChristianbowman82 5 років тому +1377

    It’s a blessing Joe got him on here before he passed!

    • @benniestephens46
      @benniestephens46 4 роки тому +10

      TRUTH..💔💙

    • @andrewarszawa7700
      @andrewarszawa7700 4 роки тому +17

      John was one of the most naturally funny man to ever live

    • @yoloswag_8172
      @yoloswag_8172 3 роки тому +1

      A blessing so whitey got to captalize of him ? Lmfao

    • @quinnsack
      @quinnsack 3 роки тому +2

      Fuck ya it was.... fuck less then a year later pops passed... I cried

    • @captainscentsible1811
      @captainscentsible1811 3 роки тому +2

      Umm ice cube mentioned making another Friday. Without john w ?

  • @deshaundozier
    @deshaundozier 5 років тому +866

    Yooo talk about not aging. This man has been 75 for the last 75 years

  • @Viele411
    @Viele411 5 років тому +622

    John Witherspoon doesn’t get enough credit for his part in comedy. I had no idea how involved he was in the beginning of all this stuff myself. God bless him and thanks Joe for having him on.

    • @poindextertunes
      @poindextertunes Рік тому +13

      he steals every movie hes in. The Friday movies were successful bcuz of him

  • @theinfidelH8
    @theinfidelH8 Рік тому +94

    I don’t care how many episodes Joe does on his podcast. This will always be the best one. I could listen to Pops tell stories for days. RIP Pops.

  • @charlieparker7159
    @charlieparker7159 5 років тому +1290

    Pops has been the same age my whole damn life

    • @luisquintana2248
      @luisquintana2248 5 років тому +33

      Black don't crack, "from the rootie to the rootie". BAM BAM BAM.

    • @hantzleyaudate7697
      @hantzleyaudate7697 5 років тому +6

      😭😂😂😂

    • @TheChameleon2008
      @TheChameleon2008 5 років тому +8

      @@luisquintana2248 cuz he got cracked early in life bro... thats why he looks old for 40 years now.

    • @Mooreeezy
      @Mooreeezy 5 років тому +1

      Lmao facts

    • @dmace81
      @dmace81 5 років тому +8

      He don't look older but he gained weight. lol

  • @lousalvador1632
    @lousalvador1632 5 років тому +295

    I love when joe has old comedians on. No one tells a story better

  • @gregrichey840
    @gregrichey840 2 роки тому +96

    I saw John Witherspoon at the Ybor City improv.
    He went on for hours. He seemed to run out of gas towards the end and it was like he was having a funny conversation with people in the audience while the rest of us watched. He talked about Ice Cube helping his retirement with all those fridays movies.
    It seemed like he really did not want to end it and it was thoroughly enjoyable.
    He was a great performer. I loved that guy!

  • @gatordontplaynoshit3332
    @gatordontplaynoshit3332 5 років тому +265

    RIP Uncle Willie!! It's a damn shame. Glad Joe was able to get him on when he did.

    • @andrewfields8556
      @andrewfields8556 4 роки тому +1

      You are Pop's nephew? Thats awesome bro, I bet you got some stories!

    • @taisamuels8185
      @taisamuels8185 3 роки тому +5

      Uncle Willie was his brother

    • @jamesasc7709
      @jamesasc7709 2 роки тому +3

      @@taisamuels8185 cant even spell Versace

    • @riccibranham5447
      @riccibranham5447 Рік тому +2

      @@jamesasc7709 F-O….. Sachy

    • @WunHaffOnDemDrumz
      @WunHaffOnDemDrumz Рік тому +2

      ​@Tai Samuels nah his brother was Elroy. You don't remember dayday saying to him "Hey uncle Willie "?

  • @ahrayam
    @ahrayam 5 років тому +689

    Old black people tell the best stories

    • @LopsidedMoz
      @LopsidedMoz 5 років тому +37

      They tend not to lead sheltered lives

    • @josue7210
      @josue7210 5 років тому +1

      Ahraya M stfu

    • @tupd
      @tupd 5 років тому +13

      @Comrade Kong 😂 on fucking point

    • @quietman208
      @quietman208 5 років тому +11

      @Joe Lee Three sentences is hardly a paragraph.

    • @johnwayne5975
      @johnwayne5975 5 років тому +4

      At least he's not bitching about slavery and racism like the rest of them do

  • @Gggmanlives
    @Gggmanlives 5 років тому +363

    Goddamn I loved this guy in the Friday movies. Funny af.

    • @tylersmith9868
      @tylersmith9868 5 років тому +13

      Put some water on the daym shit boy!

    • @nomadrichproductions
      @nomadrichproductions 5 років тому +3

      Watch the movie Boomerang

    • @spikespiegal4233
      @spikespiegal4233 5 років тому +1

      gman u be popping up in the most random comment sections

    • @RetroRanter
      @RetroRanter 5 років тому

      Fk yes, kinda awesome as fk seeing you here.

    • @by3dahardway
      @by3dahardway 5 років тому

      Subscribe to my channel..my grind is serious

  • @jbmp1390
    @jbmp1390 5 років тому +372

    Shouts out to you for this one Joe. Legend right here

  • @5280AcoGs
    @5280AcoGs 2 роки тому +82

    Never met this man but he truly brought a lot of joy to me and my family during my childhood he was hilarious! I loved him on The Boondocks and the Friday's of course

    • @KoldAsHell
      @KoldAsHell Рік тому +4

      Same, my view on comedy was shaped by this man. Nothing but respect to him

    • @markgeorges7645
      @markgeorges7645 Рік тому +3

      Don’t forget the Wanyns Bros

    • @deelungoblay798
      @deelungoblay798 Рік тому +4

      Yeeeeeuhhh boiiii!

    • @adrianesparza2684
      @adrianesparza2684 Рік тому

      @@deelungoblay798bruhhh I started laughing when I read the comment

  • @alvarezgamers
    @alvarezgamers Рік тому +7

    I could listen to the old school dudes tell stories for days. RIP Pop.

  • @Oxxsteel
    @Oxxsteel 5 років тому +56

    His story is funny asf. Short Detroit factory goes to New York to become a fashion model, gets clowned, backpacks across the country to become a comedy legend. Incredible guy, incredible story, funny as hell lol

    • @True38
      @True38 3 роки тому +1

      The Friday movies would not be the same without him. Class act.

  • @al-jameljohnson8805
    @al-jameljohnson8805 5 років тому +417

    Pops is at least 103 years old.

    • @rammsteinrulz16
      @rammsteinrulz16 5 років тому +21

      LOL
      77

    • @Mr.A..
      @Mr.A.. 5 років тому +34

      He's anywhere between 70 and 147

    • @bisiriyutajudeen5728
      @bisiriyutajudeen5728 5 років тому +16

      @@Mr.A.. Actually based on the NSA reports, he's actually between 140 and 1999.99. This man has been old all my life.

    • @DPPed4
      @DPPed4 5 років тому +1

      thats was 50 years ago

    • @tupd
      @tupd 5 років тому +2

      and has been 103 for 50 years

  • @DoritoPope003
    @DoritoPope003 5 років тому +74

    Cant get the image of Robert Freeman out of my head when he speaks lmfao

    • @666narutomanfan
      @666narutomanfan 5 років тому +1

      freeman and the homeless dude from... what show was it? black jesus?

    • @Baasta
      @Baasta 4 роки тому

      Game recognize game and ur grand dad got game 😭 the gold digger episode

  • @marine5480
    @marine5480 3 роки тому +81

    He is a national treasure and will be missed

  • @ZerofeverOfficial
    @ZerofeverOfficial 5 років тому +155

    Dude, i wanna hang out with him and talk all day long. What a cool cat.

  • @joshrussell7506
    @joshrussell7506 Рік тому +13

    One of the most naturally hilarious people I've ever had the pleasure of listening to

  • @whiskeyweps6363
    @whiskeyweps6363 5 років тому +126

    Love and affection, that is some bull. Truest words ever.

    • @whiskeyweps6363
      @whiskeyweps6363 5 років тому +2

      @@zerocool7146 love and affection at your death bed is only there to pretend they cared about you and hopefully you leave them something in the will.

    • @JamesSmith-vk2ky
      @JamesSmith-vk2ky 5 років тому +3

      @@whiskeyweps6363 You're such a pathetic loser. Too bad you have such a shitty outlook on life. Sad!! 🖕😂🖕

    • @mumsie-uk2it
      @mumsie-uk2it 5 років тому

      In context. He said when you're broke,money is the motivator, not the love/affection of the craft.

  • @Lalaphive
    @Lalaphive 5 років тому +85

    Witherspoon is a LEGEND!! God Bless You Sir!!

    • @danperry4471
      @danperry4471 5 років тому +4

      Absolutely...John Witherspoon is behind way more than people realize. Friday was NOT his big break! Check out a show from the early/mid 70s, I think it was called the Richard Prior show? Short lived, but has some of the earliest John Witherspoon Ive ever seen. If I remember right, Robin Williams too.

    • @thelostsoul5531
      @thelostsoul5531 Рік тому

      ​@@danperry4471 real fans know. He was asked to be on Friday because hes one bad dude. It was ice cubes honor to work with a legend like John. You must be young.

  • @tonyford7726
    @tonyford7726 5 років тому +34

    Man I could listen to pops talk all day. This is gold.

  • @jayacosta6519
    @jayacosta6519 5 років тому +23

    Imagine listening to your hero being your dad discussing legendary stories with Joe Rogan. Damm thats so dope!

  • @on2wheels378
    @on2wheels378 5 років тому +74

    He talks about David Letterman. David Letterman is the Godfather to both his sons.

  • @Youbarkimeow
    @Youbarkimeow 5 років тому +41

    John Witherspoon one of the nicest people i had the pleasure of meeting at his comedy show and was so bloody funny too.
    He truly is an amazing man :)

    • @steec6713
      @steec6713 2 роки тому +1

      @@78Players who his son?

  • @eddiecoleman1504
    @eddiecoleman1504 5 років тому +17

    Still can’t believe that you’re gone John Witherspoon! RIP

  • @robdillinger3112
    @robdillinger3112 5 років тому +34

    Miss this guy already. I was looking forward to his return on Boondocks and Friday

  • @khujo78
    @khujo78 5 років тому +17

    Love this brotha. He sounds like all of my uncles 😂 😂

  • @juniorram
    @juniorram 5 років тому +17

    7:15 literally gives me life 😂😂😂

  • @clavididk1236
    @clavididk1236 5 років тому +16

    "and take out the god damn trash boiiii"- John Witherspoon 🤣😆😆🤙🏻 legend. Friday was my go to growing up.

    • @kledus420smith8
      @kledus420smith8 5 років тому +3

      Boi I Kno I didn't drop you on yo head when u were a baby maybe ur grandmama did summer of 79' lol

    • @clavididk1236
      @clavididk1236 5 років тому

      @@kledus420smith8 😂😂👌

  • @LeopoldNumberz
    @LeopoldNumberz 5 років тому +45

    every time he's been in the DMV I go see this man. one time I and my family became apart of his show....good stuff. always funny as hell. I've met him numerous times after his shows and he's still a humble very friendly man. much respect for him. there needs to be a movie about this man. his life stories are amazing.

  • @BrianMusic12
    @BrianMusic12 Рік тому +13

    John was such a comedy icon man, such a shame he passed but everyome does eventually. Wild that im only finding this episode now

  • @TheBigChad
    @TheBigChad 5 років тому +84

    He’s been 60 years old since 1992

    • @Arc.143
      @Arc.143 5 років тому

      The Chad lmfaooooo

  • @dallascowboys4285
    @dallascowboys4285 5 років тому +104

    No matter his age Pops remains the same youthful character. #legend

  • @andreasstavrinou6219
    @andreasstavrinou6219 Рік тому +3

    Johnny witherspoon gone but most defenitely not forgotten.😢😢😢😢

  • @ianbouchie70
    @ianbouchie70 5 місяців тому

    I've watched this a hundred times . Never gets old . He's an American treasure

  • @guerrerozebulunite5335
    @guerrerozebulunite5335 5 років тому +40

    I feel like casuals only know him from friday, but for me he always be the Wayans Bro. Pops

    • @crisclay2678
      @crisclay2678 3 роки тому +2

      Bang bang bang bang

    • @A-1-Sawce
      @A-1-Sawce 3 роки тому

      Attaboy, gatekeep celebs, that'll show 'em.

    • @andrebarnes6889
      @andrebarnes6889 3 роки тому

      U can see him young on the richard pryor roast

  • @HotboyFuego
    @HotboyFuego 5 років тому +4

    You gotta coordinate!! Lol his stand up cd was my favorite in basic training

    • @jaleru
      @jaleru 5 років тому

      That's really cool. I sorta look forward to growing old and reminiscing.

  • @the_cheap_ones
    @the_cheap_ones 5 років тому +54

    John Witherspoon... not many men like this left. GREAT PODCAST! 👖 that's the ol school way.

  • @johnnyeast7853
    @johnnyeast7853 11 місяців тому

    I still put John's stand up special " You got to Cordinate " as one of the funniest masterpieces of all time. Laugh yo ass off from start to finish. Absolute legend. RIP John "Pops, Mr.Jones" Witherspoon.

  • @TheRealMisterChopShop
    @TheRealMisterChopShop Рік тому +9

    This is a fire story rest in peace, John

  • @callmetiger7186
    @callmetiger7186 5 років тому +59

    Absolute legend who deserves their own film to tell their story....btw Tracey Morgan should absolutely play John in the film

  • @billycremens5304
    @billycremens5304 Рік тому +7

    I could listen to John Witherspoon tell stories all night long

  • @robertr2731
    @robertr2731 2 роки тому +5

    "Get out my way so I can count this money " 😂👏🏻😂👏🏻😂👏🏻

  • @The_Real_Deeda
    @The_Real_Deeda 5 років тому +124

    Man soo much history, pops was there. God bless you John Witherspoon

  • @redriver6541
    @redriver6541 5 років тому +13

    Love this man. An icon of all things funny. I see him and my mind goes straight to..... "You win some and you lose some....". Thank you Mr Witherspoon for all those laughs....you make life better for the rest of us.

  • @coneyoster1275
    @coneyoster1275 5 років тому +19

    First time I saw Spoon he was playing a DJ on Whats Happening. Even for that small part he was memorable.

  • @juantuan5941
    @juantuan5941 Рік тому +2

    He was hilarious! Funny, funny dude. There are people that try to be funny, and people that are naturally funny. He was naturally funny.

  • @massapower
    @massapower 5 років тому +41

    R.I.P Weatherspoon 😲 Oct. 30th, 2019
    DAMN ! 😳

    • @Cupcom5
      @Cupcom5 5 років тому

      *Oct 29, 2019
      Sorry, but it had to be done.

  • @neilhowes4215
    @neilhowes4215 5 років тому +93

    Holyshit that old man has me cracking up and I don't laugh much he ain't even telling jokes just simply his story has me laughing my ass off

  • @biggieb099420
    @biggieb099420 2 роки тому +4

    Man this is one of my favorite JRE interviews…..it’s a jewel especially after John’s passing…. I could listen to guys like him talk for hours

  • @isaelibarra8289
    @isaelibarra8289 5 років тому +11

    Can you imagine going to a show that featured John Witherspoon, Paul Mooney, Sam Kenison and Andy Kaufman? 🤯 That must’ve been crazy!

  • @ghanasoul
    @ghanasoul 5 років тому +33

    Mr. Witherspoon needs 2 write a book. That would be a great read!!

  • @josiahpadfield5040
    @josiahpadfield5040 7 місяців тому

    It’s crazy. I never met this man, but almost felt like I knew him my whole life. I’ve watched him on tv ever since I can remember watching tv. R.I.P Pops man!

  • @massapower
    @massapower 5 років тому +6

    I can just hear JOHN doing a REDD FOXX impression. He's definitely got the voice 😁👍🏻

  • @MrPrettyjimmy
    @MrPrettyjimmy 5 років тому +3

    RIP John Pops Witherspoon! You gave me so much laughter. Thank you!

  • @silverbackpeppers
    @silverbackpeppers 5 років тому +5

    Him in Boomerang will be with me forever🤣🤣🤣♥️😎

  • @ExistNNature
    @ExistNNature 5 років тому +7

    John is funny as hell... BANG BANG!!! He seems like a sweet heart.

  • @RaytheGrayt
    @RaytheGrayt Рік тому +3

    It was because of this man that I call my dad pops since before I can remember. Rest easy sir 🙏🏾

  • @brandonstevens548
    @brandonstevens548 5 років тому +9

    Granddad! Thank you for all the laughs sir much love!

  • @indiapotter252
    @indiapotter252 5 років тому +4

    R.I.P pops ♥️ i’m here after you’ve been called home

  • @Dalton71
    @Dalton71 Рік тому +2

    Mr. Witherspoon is one of my all time favorites, funny as hell! R.I.P Sir!

  • @purpleyoda7019
    @purpleyoda7019 5 років тому +9

    cant stop watching his clips "after watching the entire podcast" LEGEND %100

  • @cwarner218
    @cwarner218 5 років тому +5

    RIP....Damn, I forgot how funny this guy is. I could sit next to him at a bar and listen to his stories all day long. Funny AF !

  • @jaspersheridan1710
    @jaspersheridan1710 Рік тому +3

    John Witherspoon is one of the funniest dudes ever, coolest sounding voice.

    • @silewis9396
      @silewis9396 Рік тому

      Having his iconic voice as the Boondocks grandad was an inspired choice

  • @kenlangstontube
    @kenlangstontube 5 років тому +11

    One of your best interviews Joe!!! The Tyson one was Epic too!! Pops is a true legend!

  • @giuseppegnazzo3154
    @giuseppegnazzo3154 5 років тому +59

    This is everybody grandad lol

  • @djabdi
    @djabdi 5 років тому +7

    Rip Pops man, a legend foreal

  • @michaelcapps8877
    @michaelcapps8877 Рік тому +3

    One of the funniest humans ever…reminds me of my grandfather….RIP both of y’all

  • @manuelb7255
    @manuelb7255 5 років тому +73

    "once I got my paycheck, I WAS GONE!" 🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️

  • @nolaanderson8770
    @nolaanderson8770 3 роки тому +6

    The "Mitzi" that Pops references is Paulie Shore's mother 3:44

  • @headers12
    @headers12 5 років тому +23

    Yellow Pages apparently still exist in Houston. I was shocked last week when I had one left on my front door.

  • @winsonwellson3573
    @winsonwellson3573 3 роки тому +13

    Rip to a legend man I’m 20 I grew up on this man he taught be a lot and brought me through a lot he’s well missed

  • @paidinfull5950
    @paidinfull5950 5 років тому +2

    RIP POPS, thanks for all the laughs, thanks for your positive impact on the world. I hope you are loving the dream right now. Much love and respect! 🤝🤝🤝

  • @ohiobassangler8781
    @ohiobassangler8781 5 років тому +8

    “Get up and on yo feet!! It ain’t no time to beat yo meat!!” Lmao

  • @GaryJibilian
    @GaryJibilian 5 років тому +7

    "You can't fool me... I'm from Detroit!" LOL!!! Little Man.

  • @johnnydabs4855
    @johnnydabs4855 5 років тому +2

    RIP Pops!
    John witherspoon always got me crackin up
    He was the perfect crotchety old man

  • @tanyabarboza4759
    @tanyabarboza4759 5 років тому +43

    I first watched him in House Party when I was a kid cracked me up then and cracking me up now.

    • @asapjones5144
      @asapjones5144 5 років тому +3

      What the hell is a public enema lol. You just hold on with that big water head lol

    • @capo3444
      @capo3444 5 років тому +1

      John to his wife (Mrs Pearly) "I'm just playing with the little kids baby"

    • @illfingaz210
      @illfingaz210 3 місяці тому

      @@capo3444’ I got the wrong number too baby’

  • @TheRealHaloLover
    @TheRealHaloLover 5 років тому +5

    always love when Joe has someone on that's real down to earth and has been broke

  • @LORDFROMUDD
    @LORDFROMUDD 5 років тому +53

    If you from Detroit everyone got a relative like pops

    • @THEPIELORD42
      @THEPIELORD42 5 років тому +3

      He's a real peronality youd encounter old school kinda like Bill Burr in a different way they both rep real personalities you find in everyday life but comically presented

    • @dahartluke8438
      @dahartluke8438 5 років тому +3

      Shit, you can say the same thing if you’re from the south too lol

    • @brownin329
      @brownin329 5 років тому

      My mom was from Pensacola and she was exactly like Witherspoon.

  • @8pistons93
    @8pistons93 2 роки тому +4

    Thankyou pops for all the years of laughter , life lessons, and entertainment you brought to us

  • @justindchaney
    @justindchaney 4 роки тому +24

    This man is 35, 45 times funnier than anyone who’s been on the podcast

  • @jeremyjackson1194
    @jeremyjackson1194 4 місяці тому +1

    I have always been a fan of Spoon, can you imagine Spoon and Redd Foxx together on stage or in a movie.
    There's a lot of comics out there, none of them come close.
    #1. John Witherspoon
    #2. Richard Pryor
    #3 . Redd Foxx
    #4 . Eddie Murphy
    #5.Andrew Dice Clay

  • @luthervandross2877
    @luthervandross2877 5 років тому +6

    I watched this when he was alive and thought the interview was funny. Since he has passed, everytime I watch this interview I learn something new. Life's a trip cardinal'.

  • @welcome2thekingdom
    @welcome2thekingdom 3 роки тому +4

    To you that’s pops. To me that’s granddad.

  • @caradennis4641
    @caradennis4641 5 років тому +6

    By tar my favorite interview with "Spoon" by anyone, and my favorite Joe Rogan interview. So incredibly educational. Storytelling is an art form that John Witherspoon has mastered. And Joe Rogan's emperical knowledge. The entire interview was completely entralling. Y'all coordinated. 👌✨💛💪

  • @RetroRanter
    @RetroRanter 5 років тому +10

    ohhh when you broke? aint no talking about lurrrv and affection.
    LEGEND.

  • @adlwilliams
    @adlwilliams 4 роки тому +5

    Holy fuck, imagine seeing a midnight show starring John witherspoon, Paul Mooney, Sam kinnison and Andy kaufman

  • @erboulat
    @erboulat 5 років тому +22

    You got to coordinate!

  • @wildzubatappeared
    @wildzubatappeared 5 років тому +23

    This should be a movie 🎥

  • @mobucks555
    @mobucks555 5 років тому +15

    Damn every time people talk about Mitzi I am fascinated.

  • @imaplayainmyownmind
    @imaplayainmyownmind 5 років тому +42

    His daughter Reese starred in "Legally Blonde"

    • @jeremybackman2782
      @jeremybackman2782 5 років тому +2

      She's on the Eric Andre Show alot.

    • @hanaj
      @hanaj 5 років тому +1

      🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @siamsa69
      @siamsa69 5 років тому +5

      I was really trying to remember a black character in that movie 😂 😂 😂

    • @Awillii
      @Awillii 4 роки тому +1

      I thought he only had two sons. Oh lol I get it now!

  • @skinnyp98
    @skinnyp98 5 років тому +3

    Love this guy...funny guy. His movie quotes are forever stuck in my brain.

  • @idea1istic
    @idea1istic 5 років тому +33

    hearing this voice makes me miss the boondocks so much.

  • @howey935
    @howey935 5 років тому +4

    Him just telling stories is funnier than a lot of comedians set's and special's.

  • @kalanianthony1586
    @kalanianthony1586 5 років тому +15

    Can we get a Comedy Store Biopic Movie!!! Please!! Make it happen Joe!!

  • @words911
    @words911 2 місяці тому

    This is one of my all time fav episodes. Spoon in Vegas is a great story

  • @robertcarroll637
    @robertcarroll637 5 років тому +31

    Im ready for the next Friday

    • @suckme4339
      @suckme4339 5 років тому +1

      It's coming tomorrow

    • @maciek8159
      @maciek8159 5 років тому

      Chris tucker already said he ain’t doing it

  • @bigL.98
    @bigL.98 4 роки тому +2

    "Every time I come in the kitchen you in the kitchen,in the goddamn refrigerator"legend RIP 🙏

  • @learncontrol23ify
    @learncontrol23ify 5 років тому +4

    Best guest Rogan’s had in a long time.